Pervis Staples, a co-founding member of the legendary gospel group the Staple Singers, died May 6th at his home in Dolton, Illinois. He was 85. Staples’ death was announced May 12th, with Adam Ayers, a member of Mavis Staples’ management team, confirming his death. A cause was not given. Funeral …
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May, 2021
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12 May
Watch the Weeknd Perform 'Save Your Tears' at 2021 Brit Awards
The Weeknd performed “Save Your Tears” during the 2021 Brit Awards in London on Tuesday. Appearing in a sparse three-walled room in a rainy, nighttime setting, the singer wore a raincoat as he reflected on a former love and the pain and tension that lingers. After Hours collaborator Oneohtrix Point …
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11 May
Billie Eilish on Her Debut Book: 'It's a Crazy, Amazing Little Scrapbook of My Life'
“I love pictures of myself,” says Billie Eilish. She’s a visually-driven person, so it makes sense that having a large archive of pictures and home movies documenting her life is very dear to her. “It’s not a cocky thing. It’s a fun thing for me. I love having pictures of …
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10 May
Dan + Shay Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates for 2021
Update (5/10/21): Dan + Shay have added two additional shows to their rescheduled Arena Tour. They’ll play Los Angeles and San Diego on October 15th and 16th, respectively. The Band Camino and Ingrid Andress will open all dates on the tour. Dan + Shay have announced the rescheduled dates of …
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7 May
Gary Allan Previews New Album 'Ruthless' With Pulsing Song 'Temptation'
Gary Allan will release his first album in eight years with Ruthless, a collection of 13 songs due June 25th. It’s the follow-up to 2013’s Set You Free and follows a string of one-off singles he has released beginning in 2015. The album news arrives with the record’s lead-off track, …
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6 May
Hear 'Follow,' Gary Louris' 'Full-on Love Song' for His Niece's Wedding
After years of exploring tangled heartbreak, Jayhawks singer-songwriter Gary Louris has written the most straightforward love song of his career. “Follow,” the latest offering from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming solo album, began as a wedding gift for Louris’ niece and her husband. “I wanted to give them something more than a …
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5 May
Olivia Munn Has a Terrible Time at the DMV in Imagine Dragons' 'Cutthroat' Video
Olivia Munn tops all unpleasant DMV experiences in Imagine Dragons‘ new video for “Cutthroat.” The video features Munn arriving at the DMV to see an employee smothering herself in lipstick, and it all goes downhill from there: Munn is the 99th person in line, her pencil breaks filling out a …
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4 May
Tribeca Film Festival Announces First-Ever Official Podcast Selections
The Tribeca Film Festival has added to its 2021 lineup by announcing its first-ever official podcast selections. Along with world premieres of fiction and non-fiction podcast series, the Tribeca Podcasts lineup includes special events with some of the most prominent creators in the field, including live recordings, discussions, and more. …
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3 May
Chris Gethard Stars in New Trailer for 'Half My Life' Comedy Special
Comedy Dynamics has released the trailer forChris Gethard: Half My Life, a new comedy special/tour documentary from comedian and podcaster Chris Gethard. The film will be released to streaming services on June 1st, with an accompanying album on June 4th. Half My Lifefollows Gethard’s 2019 comedy tour in which he …
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April, 2021
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30 April
With Afghanistan Drawdown Underway, Pentagon Prepares for Attacks From Taliban
With the withdrawal from Afghanistan now formally underway, the Pentagon says they are concerned about attacks from the Taliban on U.S. and coalition forces as they depart from the region. “We have to assume that this drawdown will be opposed,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said this week. The military …
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