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Last year, singer-songwriter Mikal Cronin released his latest LP, Seeker, to widespread acclaim. Full of top-notch songwriting and wide-ranging approaches, it was a satisfying return Continue Reading
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Before we even consider Montreal five-piece Pottery’s musical exploits on their debut album, the elephant in the room must be addressed. Who is Bobby, and Continue Reading
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In Sepedi, one of South Africa’s 11 official languages, “keleketla” is a phrase that refers to a response, often one given to a storyteller’s traditional Continue Reading
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Gigi Hadid Slams Claims She’s Trying to ‘Disguise’ Her Pregnancy
Gigi Hadid hit back at claims that she's been trying to hide her pregnancy. The 25-year-old supermodel, who has remained private about her pregnancy journey, Continue Reading
Ariel Winter Ditches Signature Dark Hair for Icy Platinum Blonde Look
Ariel Winter just debuted a bold new blonde look perfect for summer! On Saturday (July 4), the Modern Family star, known for her signature sleek Continue Reading
Mandy Moore Reacts to Ex Ryan Adams’ Public Apology: ‘I Have Not Heard From Him’
Mandy Moore doesn't buy ex-husband Ryan Adams' public apology, revealing he should have contacted her and his other accusers privately to ask them for forgiveness. Continue Reading
Machine Gun Kelly Mourns His Father’s Death in Emotional Instagram Post
Machine Gun Kelly revealed his father died in a heartbreaking Instagram post. The "Bloody Valentine" hitmaker shared the news Sunday (July 5), announcing he originally Continue Reading
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Following Jane Blanchard’s 2018 EP ‘Enemy’ featuring the orchestrated drumming of Stefan Westner, the duo reunite for her third release, Still, Again. Through five tracks, Blanchard reflects Continue Reading
Pandemic, Hope, Defiance, and Protest in 'Romeo and Juliet'
A pandemic can rearrange priorities. When the world was thrust into the COVID-19 pandemic, things suddenly looked and felt different. Our jobs, our schools, our Continue Reading
A Family Visit Turns to Guerrilla Warfare in 'The Truth'
Unlike many stories about family histories and long-ago slights, Hirokazu Koreeda’s (Kore-eda) The Truth (La vérité) does not invest much time playing around with just Continue Reading
Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies at 41 After Battle With Coronavirus
Nick Cordero passed away on Sunday (July 5) after being hospitalized with the coronavirus (COVID-19) for 90 days. Cordero passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Continue Reading
Ryan Adams Apologizes One Year After Abuse Allegations: ‘I Will Never Be off the Hook’
One year after women came forward accusing Ryan Adams of abuse in a shocking exposé, the singer apologized for his actions. The 45-year-old musician published an open letter Continue Reading
Celebrities React to Kanye West Running for President of the United States
After Kanye West announced that he was running for president, celebrities shared their passionate opinions concerning his run. The Yeezy owner made the announcement on Saturday (July Continue Reading