A review of this week’s Better Call Saul, “Namaste,” coming up just as soon as I give the deep fryer another cleaning… “Yesterday was bad. Today, I’m gonna fix it.” —Kim The main action of “Namaste” picks up the morning after “The Guy For This” ended. Kim and Jimmy are …
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With the coronavirus outbreak threatening the nation, it was an opportune time for Saturday Night Live to bring back Debbie Downer, with former cast member Rachel Dratch reprising her role as the series’ resident party pooper. During a lively wedding reception, Debbie enters wearing an over-the-top face mask. “Unfortunately, with …
Read More »Jason Isbell Wrestles With Inaction in Moody New Song 'What've I Done to Help'
Jason Isbell has released “What’ve I Done to Help,” the latest track off his forthcoming album Reunions, recording with his longtime backing band the 400 Unit. Isbell’s forthcoming album was once again produced by Dave Cobb, his collaborator on each of his albums since 2013’s Southeastern. At nearly seven minutes …
Read More »Ol' Dirty Bastard's 'Return to the 36 Chambers' Gets 25th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue
The estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard will mark the 25th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan rapper’s 1995 classic Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version with a deluxe reissue. The original LP, ODB’s debut solo album, was also recently certified platinum by the RIAA, the estate announced Thursday. The …
Read More »Adam Sandler to Receive 2020 ASCAP Founders Award
Following his win for Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards, Adam Sandler will be the recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Founders Award. The actor, comedian and musician will be honored at the 37th annual Pop Music Awards, held on April 28th in Los Angeles. ASCAP — the American …
Read More »Can Elvis Rise Again?
Elvis Presley may have died 43 years ago, but on a recent morning in midtown New York, plans are underway to resurrect him. In a conference room in the offices of Authentic Brands Group, the firm in charge of licensing and marketing Presley, executives are discussing the many projects they’ve …
Read More »Soccer Mommy Channels Sweet, Nineties-Steeped Sadness on 'Color Theory'
Towards the beginning of Soccer Mommy’s new album,Color Theory, she gives a startling confession: “I am the princess of screwing up.” The singer-songwriter, real name Sophie Allison, is just two years into her twenties, but she sounds as if she’s been navigating early adulthood for decades, wading through the waters …
Read More »Stacey Abrams Is Building a New Kind of Political Machine in the Deep South
Stacey Abrams slips out of a chauffeured black Escalade and through the hotel caterers’ entrance. She snakes down the hallway to the step-and-repeat, where she snaps a few quick photos with Democratic Party officials, sweeps past the cash bar, slowing to shake hands with Congressman Hank Johnson, then ducks through …
Read More »Bad Bunny Sets Release Date for 'Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana'
Bad Bunny will release his new album, Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana, Saturday, February 29th at 12 a.m. ET. In English, the title translates to I Do Whatever I Want — hence that Saturday release date. The Puerto Rican musician revealed the release date, and a few …
Read More »BTS Unveil Second Video for 'On,' This Time With Wild Animals
Less than a week after dropping their “Kinetic Manifesto Film” for “On,” BTS have unveiled a second video for the single. The track appears on the K-pop band’s fourth album, Map of the Soul: 7. Clocking in at nearly six minutes, the cinematic video opens in the aftermath of a …
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