There isn’t an official calendar, but for most people, Coachella marks the start of festival season and the kickoff to six months of music, art and dancing that spans multiple genres, artists and locations. This year’s Coachella lineup features headliners Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame Impala, along with performers …
Read More »'Varys' on Why Debbie Harry Accompanied Him to the 'Game of Thrones' Premiere
Conleth Hill, the actor who plays Varys onGame of Thrones, appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss the show. On the recentGame of Thrones season 8 premiere at Radio City Music Hall, Hill said he received extra tickets to HBO and invited Debbie Harry along. “Debbie …
Read More »Mexican Pop Trailblazer Ximena Sariñana Claims the Night for Women and Girls
Ximena Sariñana is out of touch. She’s not making Pepsi commercials for international markets, nor is she stoking political debates via Instagram. She’s not making a trendy sound like “Chicano Soul” — in fact, she doesn’t even know what that is. She’s not a Grammy darling, nor someone who rakes …
Read More »Britney Spears Enters Mental Health Facility
Shortly after Britney Spears wrote on Instagram that she needed to take “a little ‘me time’” – the singer’s first social media post in nearly three months – news emerged that Spears recently entered a mental health facility. According to the report, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by Variety, …
Read More »Cuco Unveils New Single 'Hydrocodone,' Announces North American Tour
Chicano pop romantic Cuco shared a new single on Tuesday titled “Hydrocodone,” the lead single of his yet-untitled debut LP. The song is also his first release since he signed a unique deal with Interscope Records in March. A drowsy surf-and-blues lullaby, Cuco’s latest track begs a little background information: …
Read More »Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Blondie Plot Co-Headlining U.S. Tour
Elvis Costello & the Imposters and Blondie will unite for a U.S. summer tour. The co-headlining, 13-date jaunt launches July 20th in Bethel, New York and wraps August 10th in Seattle, Washington. Artist pre-sale tickets are available Tuesday, April 2nd at noon, and a general on-sale begins Saturday, April 6th …
Read More »John Oliver Examines World Wrestling Entertainment's Long History of Mistreating Wrestlers
John Oliver is a professional wrestling fan, a fact he gleefully cited on Last Week Tonight. But he’s disgusted by how promoter World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has treated its wrestlers over the years — from intense work schedules to limited health benefits. With WrestleMania, the company’s flagship event, set for …
Read More »Janet Jackson's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech: 'Induct More Women'
Janet Jackson delivered a nostalgia-tinged speech after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her family members in the Jackson 5 were inducted in 1997, and her brother Michael being inducted as a solo artist in 2001. “It was my father’s dream. He wanted me to become …
Read More »Watch 'Drag Race' Alum Shangela's Fierce Beyonce Tribute at GLAAD Awards
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Shangela lip-synced to a career-spanning medley of Beyoncé songs at the GLAAD Awards. Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z received the Vanguard Award at this year’s ceremony. Shangela put her history of intensive dance performances and love for Beyoncé to work on the GLAAD stage. The drag …
Read More »Vince Gill Stuns at Ken Burns' All-Star 'Country Music' Concert
Vince Gill was having some trouble with the teleprompter during the taping of Ken Burns’ all-star “Country Music: Live at the Ryman” concert in Nashville on Wednesday night. “That’s why I didn’t go to college — I suck at reading,” he joked with characteristic self-deprecating humor after flubbing one of …
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