No one — not a dictator, not a politician, not a celebrity, not an influencer — is in possession of more power than a high school theater director. For a small community of theater kids, the director is the one person whose approval you crave most in the world, above …
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NBA legend, philanthropist, and low-key author/critic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dished out some harsh words for HBO’s new series about the Showtime Lakers, Winning Time, saying it violates the key rule of writing: Don’t be boring. Abdul-Jabbar is, of course, a major figure in Winning Time, played by Solomon Hughes; but the …
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David Mamet‘s latest plot twist is a dud. The award-winning playwright and screenwriter went on Fox News on Sunday to rail against pedophilia in the education system, alleging that teachers are “inclined” to pedophilia and that children are being “groomed” for sexual abuse, a popular conservative talking point around Florida’s …
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The Weeknd has finally detailed the new dates for his long-postponed North American tour, with the singer set to embark on his first-ever stadium tour this summer. The first leg of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour begins July 8 with a hometown gig at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. After that, …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. What do musicians do after selling millions of records and tour tickets? They get into merchandise. Usually, that means partnering with a brand for a limited-edition drop — …
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Two of Jeffrey Epstein’s underage victims in Florida filed a shocking defamation lawsuit Thursday against Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown. Brown’s award-winning investigation into the disgraced financier’s prior sweetheart deal with prosecutors helped trigger Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking indictment. Plaintiffs Haley Robson and Courtney Wild claim in their new …
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Pioneering queer-country group Lavender Country released their self-titled debut album in 1973, marking the first country project by an openly gay singer. It was pulled out of obscurity with a 2014 reissue and has been an important influence on artists like Trixie Mattel, Paisley Fields, and Orville Peck. Nearly 50 …
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For the first time in nearly a decade, a new posthumous Aaliyah track has arrived, with Blackground Records 2.0/Empire releasing “Poison,” featuring the Weeknd. The tender R&B ballad features Aaliyah and the Weeknd’s vocals drifting over atmospheric production, with synths that waver and percussion that lands with a sharp hit …
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Authorities have arrested and charged three residents of a Florida retirement community for allegedly casting more than one ballot in the 2020 election, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday. Joan Halstead, Jay Ketcik, and John Rider all face a third-degree felony charge for their votes, which could land them in prison …
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Rare interviews with all four members of the Beatles have been minted into NFTs and will be up for auction starting Monday, Dec. 6. The auction is being spearheaded by the Voices of Classic Rock Archive, which boasts over 650 historic interviews and radio shows featuring major rock acts recorded …
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