Sean Penn labeled Donald Trump as an enemy of mankind, compassion and the state in a scathing op-ed. The actor penned the Time essay following Trump’s “shithole countries” remark aimed at African nations and earthquake-ravaged Haiti, where Penn has dedicated his humanitarian efforts. Penn first praised former president Barack Obama’s …
Read More »Dolly Parton's Civil War-Themed 'Dixie Stampede' Attraction to Change Name
Dolly Parton‘s Dixie Stampede, a Civil War-themed attraction with locations in Tennessee and Missouri, is changing its name. For the 2018 season, the show will be known simply as Dolly Parton’s Stampede. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, the change is partly a strategic move to mitigate any concerns about …
Read More »Russell Simmons: NYPD Investigating Two More Rape Accusations
Two more women have filed criminal complaints against Russell Simmons accusing the mogul of rape. Asked about the latest complaints against Simmons, NYPD detective Sophia Mason told USA Today, “The NYPD has received information regarding allegations involving Russell Simmons in the NYC area and our detectives are in the process …
Read More »Watch Lana Del Rey Talk Potential Radiohead Lawsuit at Denver Concert
Lana Del Rey warned fans that her potential lawsuit with Radiohead could result in the singer removing “Get Free” – the song accused of resembling the band’s “Creep” – from future editions of her latest LP Lust for Life. On Sunday night, hours after Del Rey confirmed that she might …
Read More »Chris Jericho Is Here to Stay in New Japan Pro Wrestling
For New Japan Pro-Wrestling, much of 2017 was spent laying the groundwork for a major expansion into English-speaking markets like the United States. If the first week of 2018 was any indication, following a buzzworthy pay-per-view that prominently showcased American-made stars and had optional English commentary, the Eastern Hemisphere’s biggest …
Read More »Jeff Sessions' Marijuana Reversal Brings Swift, Bipartisan Condemnation
Days after recreational pot became legal in California, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has decided to revoke the Obama-era guidance that’s allowed state legal marijuana markets to flourish, according to the Associated Press, which also reports that Sessions plans to allow local U.S. attorneys to decide how aggressively to enforce federal …
Read More »See John Oates Nod to Arkansas' Musical Heritage in Rustic New Video
John Oates pays tribute to the voices that became before him — including Delta bluesmen, country yodelers and old-time folksingers — with next month’s Arkansas. Released on February 2nd, the solo record finds Oates fronting an electrified string band – the Good Road Band – that includes mandolin player Sam …
Read More »'Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool': Annette Bening Brings the Pain
What an astounding actress Annette Bening is. And she’s at her very best in Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool playing Gloria Grahame, a screen siren of the 1940s and 1950s. Here, however, we pick up with the actress during her last years, from 1979 to 1981, when she died …
Read More »Hear Kesha's Roaring Cover of 'The Greatest Showman' Song 'This Is Me'
Kesha released an arena-friendly cover version of “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman, the P.T. Barnum musical drama. The singer showcases her wide range on the track, belting over a lush arrangement of piano, strings and choir. Keala Settle performed the original version of “This Is Me,” which appears …
Read More »Ministry's Al Jourgensen on New Trump-Era LP, How Pot Changed His Life
Six years ago, the fate of Ministry was looking grim. Following the untimely 2012 death of longtime guitarist Mike Scaccia, frontman Al Jourgensen declared that he was putting the band to rest. But on the phone with Rolling Stone, Jourgensen seems upbeat, invigorated by his most recent tour with experimental …
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