Jeff Lynne will release the 14th Electric Light Orchestra album, From Out of Nowhere, on November 1st via Columbia Records. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee previewed the LP — the second billed under the moniker “Jeff Lynne’s ELO” following 2015’s Alone in the Universe — with the …
Read More »Terrence Howard Tells James Corden That He Misses Jussie Smollett on 'Empire'
Terrence Howard appeared onThe Late Late Show With James Corden Tuesday night to discuss the final season ofEmpire, the show Howard has starred in since 2015. Midway through their conversation, Corden asked how theEmpire cast was holding up following the firing of Jussie Smollett. The actor, who had played Howard’s …
Read More »How the Cannabis Industry Can Do Better to Fight the Climate Crisis
This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. Cannabis is a pretty eco-friendly plant, all things considered: It’s versatile, it’s one of the fastest-growing commercial crops, and it may even help clean up soil …
Read More »Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood Launches Classical Music Label, Octatonic Records
Radiohead guitarist and acclaimed film composer Jonny Greenwood unveiled his new contemporary classical label, Octatonic Records, Tuesday. In an announcement on the label’s site, Greenwood wrote, “Since doing my first soundtrack [2003’s Bodysong], I’ve become friends with lots of these remarkable musicians, as well as more familiar with the music …
Read More »Orange President Blames Light Bulbs for Making Him Orange
While the Democratic presidential contenders debated on Thursday night, President Donald Trump was blaming energy-saving light bulbs for his infamous orange hue while speaking to House Republicans at a policy retreat in Baltimore. During a speech that received attention mostly for its wide-ranging bizarreness, the president turned his attention to …
Read More »Mac Miller's Dad Addresses Arrest of Rapper's Alleged Drug Dealer
Mark McCormick, the father of late rapper Mac Miller, has publicly responded to the news that his son’s alleged drug dealer has been arrested. On Friday, the eve of the anniversary of the rapper’s death, McCormick attended a gathering at Blue Slide Playground in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which has become an …
Read More »Bob Dylan Plots North American Fall Tour
Bob Dylan has rolled out dates for a U.S. fall tour kicking off October 11th in Irvine, California at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center and wraps up November 21st in Philadelphia at The Met Philadelphia. He has played extensively in Europe this year, but these will be his first …
Read More »How Ken Burns Connected Every Dot of Country Music's Rich History in New Film
Ken Burns was in Dallas some years ago visiting a good friend, philanthropist Cappy McGarr. The filmmaker was working on his 2012 Depression-era miniseries, The Dust Bowl, and as usual for a workaholic who often has six or seven films brewing, Burns was turning over ideas for his next project. …
Read More »20 Shows You Need to See This Fall
The school year has started, the leaves are beginning to fall, and artists ranging from pop hit makers to metal legends are filling their calendars with concerts to distract you from the changing season. This fall will see special engagements by bands with cult followings like Against Me!, who are …
Read More »More Than a Dozen Women Tell Their Stories at Jeffrey Epstein Hearing
Two weeks ago, after it was reported that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had died at the age of 66, many of his victims were furious that they would never find justice or see their day in court. On Tuesday, however, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Berman decided to hold a …
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