Once Amy Poehler had committed to play Leslie Knope, the lead in Parks and Recreation, the producers began to gather inspirations in current culture that would prove crucial to shaping their vision. The media was touting that year, 2008, as “the year of the woman” in American politics. There had been a few previ-ous years
Disturbed‘s David Draiman told Billy Corgan his perspective on whether music should be political or not. Draiman was the latest guest on Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, which just dropped earlier today (April 15), During the hour-and-a-half-long conversation, the pair discussed artists’ political outwardness and Corgan asked Draiman whether the subjects should go hand in hand. “I think
Shadow library Anna’s Archive has been ordered to pay $322million (£237million) for scraping “nearly all of the world’s commercial sound recordings” from Spotify. Last January, Spotify and the three main major record labels – Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment – sued Anna’s Archive for $13trillion after the library announced plans
Though Iris Kendall and TJ Palma are still going strong in Love Island: Beyond the Villa, they’re dealing with some drama in the form of Iris’ ex, Pepe Garcia. In the premiere episode of the spinoff, which aired on April 15, Iris addressed how her relationship with TJ began outside the villa — and how things ended with Pepe
Ian Katz, chief content officer at Channel 4 for almost nine years, will step down from his role in October this year. Katz, responsible for hit shows It’s a Sin, Big Boys, and We Are Lady Parts, is the longest-serving content chief in Channel 4’s history. He started out in journalism and was deputy editor
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Hello, fellow Earthlings! Let’s talk about the multiverse, which is the idea that there are other universes existing next to our own as we speak. It’s a really fun way to imagine the question “What if?” while providing
Hotels have spent years optimizing for Google — SiteMinder wants to make sure they’re just as visible when travelers turn to AI instead. The hotel commerce platform announced Wednesday two expansions designed to put its 53,000 hotels in front of AI-powered trip planning and booking tools, along with a partnership with DirectBooker that connects live
If you keep a passing eye on fashion crowds, you’ll have noticed the new Chanel heels are well acquainted with the style set by now. Defined by their high vamp silhouette and available in a spectrum of of-the-moment shades, the style made its debut in Paris this past October and has been gaining momentum ever
Today, the Cleveland Foundation announced the winners of its annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, the country’s “only endowed juried prize dedicated to literature that contributes to our understanding of race and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures.” “It is never easy to choose a single work in each genre from so many excellent
A jury has ruled that Live Nation and their subsidiary Ticketmaster have operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans on tickets for entertainment events. This comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on the company’s ticketing practices by both the Biden and Trump administrations in recent years. The verdict was delivered in a New York federal
Rezz will no longer be appearing at Coachella 2026’s second weekend, citing health issues. The Ukrainian-Canadian DJ performed on the Sahara stage on Saturday (April 11), but confirmed yesterday (April 14) that she had to drop out of this weekend’s festival. “My body has been whispering for a while that I need a real break,”
What To Know CBS has renewed the soap opera Beyond the Gates for two more seasons. The series is notable as the first Black-led network daytime drama since 1991. The show centers on the affluent Dupree family in a Maryland gated community. Good news for fans of the Dupree family and their ongoing cycle of
In The Testaments, Lucy Halliday plays Daisy, a Toronto teen turned undercover Mayday agent at a Gilead girls finishing school. She’s the character that brought Elisabeth Moss‘ June Osborne back into the franchise — as June is Daisy’s handler. Moss’ onscreen return was a casting coup that was kept secret until Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale sequel series premiered. (Daisy
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A new report shows Asia-Pacific is leading travel and tourism’s growth as North America lags — and the divergence tracks closely with each region’s approach to marketing and border access. Asia-Pacific recorded an 8.3% increase in international visitor spend last year, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council and Chase Travel.
The shift from spring to summer is less about a hard pivot and more about refinement, right? We’re talking about lighter layers, softer tailoring and pieces that work just as well now as they will in peak heat. This is the moment to invest in wardrobe upgrades that balance versatility with intent: breathable fabrics, relaxed
“If I win, Toxaris, we shall go away together, with all that we need; but if I fall, bury me and go back to Scythia.” These were the last words of Sisinnes in the arena at Amastris. “I have lived long enough,” a poor young volunteer in another arena said to the friend he had
When Lamb of God announced their Into Oblivion trek, they boldly proclaimed it “the heaviest tour of 2026.” While we can’t definitively prove that, we can attest that it’s one of the most eclectic and brutal metal packages you’ll find — particularly at large venues — this year. The extreme groove metal giants visited Austin, Texas’ Moody Amphitheater on Friday
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