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Lianne La Havas Is Reborn After a Long Layoff
It’s been about five years since British R&B singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas has released new material. Since then she has experienced life and love, such Continue Reading
PC Nackt Deconstructs the Classics with 'Plunderphonia'
The concept is simple and filled with exciting possibilities: creating new music by “plundering” unexpected historical sources such as classical piano pieces or chamber orchestra Continue Reading
Counterbalance 24: The Doors – 'The Doors'
Mendelsohn: The Doors’ self-titled debut is one of those albums where I understand why it’s in the Top 25. They surfaced in the heyday of Continue Reading
Parable Pandemics: Octavia E. Butler and Racialized Labor
Lauren Oya Olamina grew up behind a massive wall. Yet, in her dreams, she is teaching herself to fly. Among the many literary works which Continue Reading
'Tiger King' and the Post-Truth Culture War
The Ontological Zoo Maybe it’s just from all the sheltering in place and self-isolation, but one of the most popular pieces of quarantainment has been Continue Reading
GOD's 'God IV – Revelation' Is a Towering Feat of Theologically-Tinged Prog Metal (album stream)
For the past several years, GOD has existed as one of the most cryptic and fascinating instrumental projects in modern progressive/black metal. Virtually nothing has Continue Reading
Rose Brokenshire Shares Delicate “All Of The Things”
Toronto’s Rose Brokenshire debuted her new sound with last month’s ‘In A Spell’ and now returns with All Of The Things. It’s warm and minimal with Continue Reading
Heather Morris Offers to Conduct ‘On Foot’ Search and Rescue Mission for Naya Rivera
Heather Morris asked the authorities overseeing the recovery mission for Naya Rivera if she could lead an on foot search and rescue mission for her friend Continue Reading
Naya Rivera’s Parents and Ex-Husband Ryan Dorsey Visit Lake Piru Amid Recovery Mission
Naya Rivera's parents and ex-husband Ryan Dorsey visited the site where she disappeared. George and Yolanda Rivera and Dorsey went to Lake Piru on Saturday Continue Reading
Lea Michele Deletes Twitter Amid Trolling Concerning Naya Rivera’s Disappearance
Lea Michele has deleted her Twitter account. Michele's Twitter account disappeared on Saturday (July 11) night, according to The Independent. Although she has not spoken out Continue Reading
Naya Rivera Could Have Hit Her Head While Diving Into Lake: Report
Authorities released new potential theories of what happened to Naya Rivera. Search and rescue diver Robert Inglis, who has been involved in Rivera’s recovery mission, told Continue Reading
KJ Apa Grew a Mountain Man Beard and Is Making Bizarre Videos on TikTok
KJ Apa is now sporting a giant beard and is creating bizarre videos on TikTok. The 23-year-old actor is showing off a new side of his Continue Reading
Mz Genesiz Inspires, Empowers, And Uplifts Women On New Album Checkmate
Female rapper, author, and businesswoman Mz Genesiz is releasing her brand new album titled Checkmate, a vibrant and empowering collection of Hip-Hop tracks, in the Continue Reading
Police Say Naya Rivera’s Body ‘May Never’ Be Found in Lake Piru: Report
Authorities gave an update on the search for Naya Rivera. Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Kevin Donoghue spoke with the media at a press conference on Thursday Continue Reading
Are Katy Perry and Taylor Swift Cousins? See Katy’s Reaction
Are Katy Perry and Taylor Swift distant cousins? The "Smile" singer learned of the theory that she and the "You Need To Calm Down Singer" are related during Continue Reading
Harry Styles Fans Don’t Want You to Sexualize His Sleep Story
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What Is Going on Inside Demi Moore’s Bizarre Bathroom?
Demi Moore's carpeted bathroom and wacky decor is confusing almost everyone. The 57-year-old actress shared photos of her recording her upcoming podcast in her bathroom. Continue Reading
Dario Lessing & Rezar Announce EP & Share “Better Days”
Berlin-based piano virtuoso Dario Lessing, and Rezar – the side project of electro-pop band NIHILS’ frontman – link up for Better Days. It’s a wavy atmospheric cut Continue Reading
Ivy Mix's 'Spirits of Latin America' Evokes the Ancestors
“I was suffering from a classic case of wanderlust,” writes Ivy Mix, owner of heralded Brooklyn bar Leyenda, when recounting her first trip to Guatemala Continue Reading