President Trump, who frequently uses litigation as a cudgel to get his way, is now requiring attendees at his political rallies to sign a waiver promising not to sue him if they contract the coronavirus while there. As the second wave of COVID-19 cases looms, the president has announced he …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: John Prine, 'I Remember Everything'
After the massive success of 2018’s Tree of Forgiveness and the tour behind it, John Prine started a new album. The first song he recorded was “I Remember Everything,” a gorgeous ballad where he looks back at snapshots from his life — both onstage and with his family — while …
Read More »Coachella, Stagecoach Festivals Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
UPDATE: Goldenvoice, the organizers behind Coachella and Stagecoach, announced tentative new dates for the annual festival. Coachella’s two weekends will take place April 9 – 11 and 16-18, while Stagecoach will take place April 23 -25. “All 2020 passes will be honored in 2021,” organizers wrote. “Current pass holders will …
Read More »Flashback: Pointer Sisters Hit the Country Chart With 'Fairytale'
Singer Bonnie Pointer, who co-founded the Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters in 1969 with her sister June, died Monday at 69 years old. Expanding to a quartet with the addition of Anita and Ruth Pointer, the group’s early days were notable for their campy chic attire, their vocal style a throwback to …
Read More »Federal Prosecutors Request to Speak With Prince Andrew in Jeffrey Epstein Investigation
Federal prosecutors formally requested to speak with Prince Andrew as part of an ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his history of sex trafficking and misconduct, NBC News reports. The request was first reported Sunday night and has since spawned differing accounts between Prince Andrew’s legal team and U.S. authorities …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Dating Amber,' 'Lovecraft Country,' 'Love, Victor,' and More
Dating Amber Set in Ireland during the mid-90s, Eddie (portrayed by Fionn O’Shea) and Amber (portrayed by Lola Petticrew) are two teens attempting to fit in. Only, things aren’t going so well. While both are secretly gay, their peers already suspect it. To spare themselves the ridicule, the two friends …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey to Host 'Where Do We Go From Here?' Special With Black Thought Leaders
Oprah Winfrey will lead a conversation with black thought leaders, activists and artists next week called OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?, Variety reports. The two-night special will air on the host’s OWN channel on June 9th and 10th at 9 p.m. ET and will also be simulcast …
Read More »People Claim Authorities Are Intentionally Planting Bricks to Bait Protesters
A hashtag suggesting that authorities are planting bricks to bait protesters into committing violence is going viral on social media. One image often shared with the hashtag shows a stack of bricks with a smiley face superimposed on top of it, with the message “Well howdy! I’m just a mysterious …
Read More »Peter Gabriel Condemns 'Racist Murder' of George Floyd
As protests continued around the U.S. following the death of George Floyd, Peter Gabriel wrote Monday in a moving Twitter statement that he was “horrified” by the “racist murder.” “This type of brutality needs to be confronted directly, with justice clearly seen to be done whenever & wherever it occurs,” …
Read More »Fox News Reporter Taunted With 'F-k Fox News' Chants as Protests Continue Nationwide
Both Fox News and CNN felt some of the protesters’ frustration as they gathered and marched across the country for a fourth straight night over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Late Friday night, Fox News reporter Leland Vittert was taunted with “Fuck Fox News” chants near the White …
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