A$AP Rocky and his cohorts shoot down some literal pigs in the new video for “Babushka Boi.” The Harlem rapper debuted the song live on his Injured Generation Tour earlier this year. Directed by Nadia Lee Cohen and inspired by Dick Tracy, the “Babushka Boi” video sees Rocky, A$AP Ferg, …
Read More »R. Kelly Charged With Soliciting a Minor in Minnesota
R. Kelly was charged with soliciting a minor for sexual purposes and soliciting prostitution from someone under 18 today in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The alleged incident took place 18 years ago, in July 2001, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. The StarTribune said it was unclear if Kelly would …
Read More »Has 'Trump Fatigue' Defanged Bill Maher?
Bill Maher, back on HBO Friday night after a month-long hiatus, seems like he hasn’t recovered from the constant negative drum beat from the man who currently sits in the White House, President Donald Trump. During his New Rules segment, the usually cutting comedian was simplistic and dull. His advice …
Read More »Watch Hollywood Vampires Deliver Searing 'Heroes' Cover on 'Corden'
The Hollywood Vampires — the supergroup of Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry — performed their cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” on The Late Late Show With James Corden Tuesday. Depp fronted the epic slow-burner with expert care and attention, starting his vocals at a rumble and building, with …
Read More »It's Wayne's World Now at the NRA
WASHINGTON — Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, increasingly looks like the last man standing at the powerful gun lobbying group. LaPierre orchestrated the departures of Oliver North, the former NRA president who raised the alarm about questionable accounting under LaPierre’s watch, and Chris Cox, the former …
Read More »Billy Strings Previews New Album 'Home' With Gripping Song 'Taking Water'
It feels like forever since Billy Strings released his adventurous debut album Turmoil & Tinfoil in 2017, blending traditional bluegrass with a punk-rock mindset. On September 27th, he’ll release the follow-up to that LP, Home, his first release with Rounder Records. Ahead of the album, Strings is premiering the song …
Read More »'Big Little Lies' Recap: The Great Pretenders
A review of “She Knows,” this week’s Big Little Lies, coming up just as soon as I tell you to stop talking… The centerpiece event of “She Knows” is the disco-themed birthday bash that Renata and Gordon throw for Amabella. The party occurs only hours after their appearance in bankruptcy …
Read More »Watch Blink-182's New 50-Second Ripper 'Generational Divide'
Blink-182 tackle aging and time with impressive brevity on their new song, “Generational Divide,” which clocks in at just 50 seconds. The track arrives with a video, directed by Kevin Kerslake, in which the band performs the song in a small room plastered with concert fliers. “Generational Divide” is a …
Read More »Samantha Bee Blasts Mitch 'Dry Rot of Democracy' McConnell
On Wednesday’s Full Frontal, Samantha Bee shifted her focus away from President Trump — instead examining the numerous ways Mitch McConnell has become “the dry rot of Democracy.” “If our institutions seem like they’re on the verge of crumbling,” she said, “Mitch is the guy who gnawed away at the …
Read More »'Frozen 2': Princess Elsa Must Save Arendelle in New Trailer
The Frozen 2 teaser released in February showed Elsa (Idina Menzel) exerting her icy powers and ascending the waves of the ocean, only to get completely catapulted and fall into the watery depths. You can breathe a sigh of relief, though — in the official trailer released this morning, the …
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