While COVID-19 cases peak and stay-at-home orders remain in place, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) is advising cannabis consumers with access to legal weed to stock up on product in advance of April 20th, and weed lovers are figuring out new ways to celebrate the most …
Read More »2020 Democrats: Who Should Drop Out Next? Who Should Stay in the Race?
For the Democratic presidential candidates who want to block Bernie Sanders’ path to the 2020 nomination, the field is too damn crowded. The best way to beat Sanders, at least so the theory goes, is to face him in a one-on-one matchup before he racks up an insurmountable delegate lead. …
Read More »The Last Word: Steven Van Zandt on the Death of Rock and the Biggest Mistake He Ever Made
A little more than 20 years ago, Steve Van Zandt didn’t know if he’d ever work again. He quit the E Street Band in 1984 to pursue a solo career, but that dried up by the 1990s and he didn’t know where to turn next. “I literally went out into …
Read More »The Last Word: Michael Douglas on Acting, His 'No Assholes' Rule and 'The Kominsky Method'
Ask Michael Douglas — a man who’s played cops, college professors, drug czars, tech entrepreneurs, ex-pat adventurers, superhero scientists, an American President, and Liberace — if he has a favorite role, and you can see the gears whirling behind the 75-year-old’s eyes. “Well, the pricks are the best roles,” he …
Read More »Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X Lead 2020 Grammy Nominees
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X scored the most nominations for the 62nd Grammy Awards, with all three notching nods for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. Lizzo led the pack, with eight nominations, including “Truth Hurts” for Record and Song of the …
Read More »The Monkees Announce 2020 Tour Dates, New Live Album
The Monkees are returning to the road in 2020 for a three-week tour dubbed An Evening With the Monkees. The run kicks off April 3rd in Vancouver and wraps up April 26th in Nashville. Like their tour earlier this year, it will feature surviving members Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith …
Read More »Musicians on Musicians: Ringo Starr & Dave Grohl
R ingo Starr is about to get into a bathtub with Dave Grohl, and he seems a little skeptical. “Is this some sort of bullshit?” the former Beatle says. But he steps in anyway. Soon the pair are chatting comfortably; as Grohl discusses the Foo Fighters’ recent tour, Starr hands …
Read More »'The Irishman' Review: Scorsese's Goodbye to Goodfellas
After decades apart, director Martin Scorsese is back conducting Mob business with Robert De Niro (the two haven’t worked together since 1995’s Casino). Add Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, and Al Pacino to the mix, and prepare for fireworks. Can you believe Scorsese and the Scarface star have never joined forces? …
Read More »Why Nine Inch Nails' 'Head Like a Hole' Is Still the Anti-Anthem for Our Times
By Trent Reznor‘s estimation, “Head Like a Hole” was a “throwaway.” He had labored intensely on Nine Inch Nails‘ debut album, Pretty Hate Machine, with all its complex, shadowy textures and abject confessions, revising each song until it was perfect. But he wrote “Head Like a Hole” in about 15 …
Read More »'Western Stars' Is Part Concert Film, Part Visual Album, All Springsteen
Listen to the opening track of Bruce Springsteen’s Western Stars, the album he put out this past May, and you’ll hear someone bragging about “hitch-hikin’ all day long.” He accepts a ride from a man and his pregnant wife; then he grabs a lift from someone else, just a guy …
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