During a Sunday appearance on ABC News’ This Week, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) used President Trump’s own words against him when answering a question regarding the president’s recent praise of Robert E. Lee. “I find it kind of interesting that the president is now glorifying a loser. He …
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April, 2019
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26 April
Revolution Girl Style, Still: Bikini Kill Thrill at First Show in 22 Years
“This is like a time machine!” Kathleen Hanna panted to the crowd of 5,000 at Bikini Kill’s first full show in two decades. Thursday night was the first of four blockbuster sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium. This show was more than just a nostalgia trip for Nineties feminist …
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26 April
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Recap: Code Red
A review of “Tickling Clocks,” this week’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, coming up just as soon as I find out about the hot goss… “Tickling Clocks,” a frantic hunt for a precinct hacker that plays out in real time, is the fifth out of 14 episodes so far in Season Six to …
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25 April
Bruce Springsteen Details New Solo Album 'Western Stars'
After dropping hints on his social media accounts all week, Bruce Springsteen has finally announced details about Western Stars, his upcoming album out on June 14th. “This record is a return to my solo recordings featuring character-driven songs and sweeping, cinematic orchestral arrangements,” Springsteen said in a statement. “It’s a …
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24 April
Pathway to Paris: Watch Patti Smith and Harlem Gospel Choir's Glorious Earth Day Celebration
Jesse Paris Smith and Rebecca Foon co-founded the nonprofit Pathway to Paris five years ago after the People’s Climate March in New York City in 2014. Their mission, combating global climate change and helping cities reach their carbon reduction goals, is spread through eclectic showcases featuring global music, poetry readings …
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23 April
Tim Heidecker Previews New Faux-Divorce Album With 'When I Get Up'
Tim Heidecker has his elaborate music video dreams crushed in the clip for his new song, “When I Get Up,” set to appear on the comedian/musician’s upcoming album, What the Brokenhearted Do… out June 7th via Jagjaguwar. The track is a sprightly, piano-driven rocker that nods both sonically and lyrically …
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22 April
See Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini Cover 'Walkaway Joe' at the Opry
Last month, Grand Ole Opry members Little Big Town invited “Peter Pan” singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini to join the prestigious cast of America’s longest-running live radio show. On April 16th, with fellow Opry member Carrie Underwood doing the honors, Ballerini was officially welcomed into the Opry family. Moments later, Ballerini and …
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20 April
Kiss' Paul Stanley Reveals He Pursued Fame Because of a Deformity
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has shared that he was drawn to stardom because of a physical deformity he had called microtia. In a clip from a forthcoming conversation with Dan Rather on The Big Interview, Stanley spoke candidly about how fame compensated for his insecurities. “I had what’s called a …
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19 April
Watch Riley Green's Sun-Drenched 'In Love By Now' Video
On Monday, Alabama native Riley Green celebrated his song “There Was This Girl” ascending to the Number One spot on the Mediabase Airplay chart (a competitor to Billboard Country Airplay, where the song is currently Number Three). Now Green has capped off his big week by releasing the video for …
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18 April
Okilly Dokilly: The World's Only 'Nedal' Band Explains How to Live Just Like Ned Flanders
Since 2015, the Phoenix, Arizona metal band Okilly Dokilly has drawn inspiration for their devastating songs from the most unlikely source: The Simpsons’ most devout character, Ned Flanders. They dress in green sweaters, pink shirts and tan slacks, their lyrics are predominately made up of Ned Flanders quotes and they …
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