Excessive spending at the National Rifle Association is “draining NRA cash at a mindboggling speed” and poses “an existential threat to the financial stability” of the gun group, according to slate of leaked documents that have spurred calls for the resignation of CEO Wayne LaPierre. Posted anonymously online, the documents …
Read More »Slipknot Preview New Album With Unsparing Headbanger 'Unsainted'
Slipknot unveiled a punishing new song, “Unsainted,” the first single from the group’s upcoming album, We Are Not Your Kind, out August 9th via Roadrunner Records. “Unsainted” opens with an expertly crafted build, as choir vocals float above rumbling drums, tidal wave guitars and frontman Corey Taylor’s vocals: “Oh, I’ll …
Read More »What's the Real Link Between Pot Dispensaries and Crime Rates?
For years, opponents of marijuana legalization have voiced the same arguments whenever the subject of dispensaries comes up: having legal cannabis vendors, they say, promotes the spread of crime, brings property values down in the neighborhood and encourages teenage marijuana use. And even though the push for marijuana legalization has …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Nicks Donate Memorabilia for Massive 'Girls Rock' Auction
Steve Nicks, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves and other high-profile artists are donating instruments, signed memorabilia and other items as part of the Girls Rock Reverb Gives Auction. The week-long sale, which launches Tuesday, May 21st via the Reverb site, will benefit 10 nonprofits focused on empowering female, transgender and gender …
Read More »Step Into Producer Rick Rubin's World in First 'Shangri-La' Docuseries Teaser
UPDATE: Showtime has announced that Shangri-La will premiere on Friday, July 12th at 9 pm ET/PT. All four episodes will be available on-demand. **** Acclaimed music producer and Def Jam pioneer Rick Rubin’s eclectic resumé and unique creative process is the focus of the docuseries Shangri-La, and in this exclusive teaser …
Read More »See Jamila Woods Showcase 'Legacy! Legacy!' Songs on 'CBS This Morning'
Following the release of her sophomore LP Legacy! Legacy! on Friday, Jamila Woods appeared on CBS This Morning Saturday to perform three songs from her career. The R&B singer and her band played a soulful trio of tracks including “Baldwin” and “Zora” from her latest project and “Holy” from her …
Read More »Trump Is Going on the Offensive to Take Down His Political Enemies
In a properly functioning United States, the Justice Department operates independently of the White House. This hasn’t been the case since President Trump took office. For nearly two years, he harassed his first attorney general, Jeff Sessions, for recusing himself from overseeing the Mueller investigation, before eventually forcing him to …
Read More »'Aladdin': Zayn and Zhavia Ward Duet in Enchanting 'A Whole New World' Video
Zayn Malik and Zhavia Ward have teamed up for a duet on “A Whole New World,” which will be featured in Disney’s upcoming Aladdin remake. Sadly, the video features no magic carpet ride. Directed by Philip Andelman, the clip shows Malik and Ward sing the romantic ballad in various parts …
Read More »'JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!' Trump Is Responsible for Small Fraction of What He Claims
President Trump loves to talk about jobs. “JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!” he tweeted in February. “JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!” he added in April. He emphasized the point earlier this month, tweeting, “JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!” Donald Trump was back at it again on Wednesday, touting news that GM is selling its Lordstown, Ohio, …
Read More »Watch Carly Pearce Sing Sensual 'Closer to You' on 'Today'
Carly Pearce pulled double duty on NBC’s Today on Tuesday, performing her current single “Closer to You” and announcing the nominees for the 2019 CMT Music Awards. The song is the Kentucky native’s first release from an upcoming second album for Big Machine. Pearce brings her polished singing and confident …
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