When it comes to musical zeitgeists, the cultural epicenters are generally relegated to America’s two “main character” cities, LA and NYC. Obviously, there’s talk and respect for the Tennessee musical history, and Atlanta has had its burst in fame both with the recent rap boom and the late ‘90s burst led by groups such as
Issa Rae‘s latest HBO series “Rap Sh!t” is about to debut, and she says you can expect to see characters spitting lyrics written by her favorite rappers … all women! Issa shouted out PineappleCITI, NCognita and Dreezy, who tells TMZ Hip Hop … writing for the show was a breeze, seeing as how she’s written
‘Puss-in-Boots’, from her 1979 collection The Bloody Chamber, was the first story Angela Carter wrote which was designed to be ‘out-and-out funny’. The story is narrated by a cat name Figaro, who helps his master to become ‘friendly’ with a young woman his master has fallen in love with, in the hope that the man
Last year, RL Grime brought his annual Halloween mix series IRL for the first time in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium. For those fortunate enough to attend, it was an unforgettable experience. For those who weren’t, you have a chance once again in an even bigger arena — the Forum. Comparing the size of
Photography courtesy of AwayPlus, our best packing tips to streamline your vacation. By Ivy Tang Date July 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter If you haven’t already heard, travelling through major airports has been a bit of a disaster this summer. From never-ending lineups to cancelled flights to lost baggage, the start of a relaxing vacation can
In this article SAVE A Spirit Airlines aircraft takes off at La Guardia Airport. John Nacion | LightRocket | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Tuesday it plans to open a crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, a United Airlines hub, the latest expansion as the discounter plots growth at large airports. Miramar,
A new mashup blending Disturbed‘s “Stupify” and gulp, the Macarena, apparently has David Draiman‘s approval. Despite the potential horror show this sounds like, “Stuparena” has the Disturbed frontman saying, “I love it.” Whatever evil force brought Bill McClintock‘s attention to these two wildly opposed songs, the mashup master has created a rather clean fusion between the
July 19, 2022, 3:44pm Alice Dunbar Nelson was a poet, journalist, and activist. She also wrote plays, short stories, and edited a few anthologies. She was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance, and quite frankly, we don’t talk about her enough. In the 1920s and 1930s, she had her own columns at various local
(CNN) — American teenager Brad Miele spent the summer of 1984 exploring Europe by rail with his Sony Walkman in his ears. Days rummaging through Paris record stores and evenings sampling Berlin nightlife were soundtracked by Miele’s favorite albums. Miele’s mother also traveled around Europe that summer, but while she opted for five star hotels
The New York Times first called it back in 2013, and it’s happened again: dad jeans are officially cool. That’s right, your old man is a bonafide style icon, and he doesn’t even know it. We probably wouldn’t tell him that, though — you’ll likely never live it down. Once a necessity for frantic fathers
UPDATE 7:50 AM PT — Cops say Neal’s roommate called them after discovering his body in a bedroom. Officers say on the desk next to Neal’s bed was a guitar pick that “appeared to contain a powder residue” and note that Neal allegedly struggled with substance abuse. Investigators are still waiting on the full results
The season 4 Big Bad talks tapping into his dark side to play the show’s most fearsome character yet. By Keith Phipps July 18, 2022 Jamie Campbell Bower in Stranger Things.Courtesy of Netflix Spoilers for Stranger Things season 4 follow. Born in England to a family with ties to the music business, Jamie Campbell Bower
Rizin FF mixed martial artist and YouTuber Mikuru Asakura has given fans their first look at Yakuza 8, the next game in the hit series from Ryu ga Gotoku Studio. MORE: Report: Bucky Barnes Is Coming to Marvel’s Avengers Asakura shows the screenshots on a monitor during a video in which he gave a tour of the RGG Studio
Analyst firm Canalys has published its preliminary numbers for the global smartphone market in Q2 2022 and once more they paint a challenging picture. The top line is that the overall market declined by 9% year-on-year, according to Canalys, having sunk by 11% in the previous quarter. The press release talks of ‘economic headwinds’ and
Jill Weinlein It’s smooth sailing for Princess Cruises newest MedallionClass ship, the Discovery Princess. The godparents of the ship include fashion designer Randy Fenoli, chef Alex Guarnaschelli, special effects designer and fabricator Adam Savage, and real estate broker Page Turner. Standing together at the Retreat Pool on the open deck they pronounced, “We name this ship
Just a little over a year ago, ILLENIUM debuted his TRILOGY experience — three sets, one each focusing on Ashes, Awake, and ASCEND, all in one night. The show happened just a couple weeks before the release of his fourth album, Fallen Embers, last July. Now, he’s bringing the TRILOGY experience back and you know he just had to
Photography via Instagram.com/jlobeautyJLo and Ben Affleck are the just the latest celebrity couple to say “I do” in Sin City. By Jillian Morgan Date July 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Just before midnight on Saturday, between the Talk of the Town strip club, a Howard Johnson’s and a shuttered Cuban bar and grill, Jennifer Lopez and
In this article RTX BA An aerial view of several Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked at King County International Airport-Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, June 1, 2022. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Monday said the manufacturer won’t ramp up production of its best-selling 737 Max yet because of supply chain constraints.