Do Social Media Breaks Work? Selena Gomez Gives It a Shot

The tea is piping hot right now! ICYMI, Selena Gomez decided to take a break from social media because of — get ready for this — eyebrows! It sounds crazy, but that’s what�... Read More

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Remembering the Greatest Super Bowl Halftime Performances of All Time

By From Staff Reports

The Super Bowl halftime show has become a beloved tradition, watched by millions of people around the world. It has been a part of the Super Bowl since its inception in 1967, but ... Read More

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Breaking Barriers: Kim Petras Wins Grammy Awards as First Transgender Woman

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Kim Petras is a German singer, songwriter, and producer who has quickly become one of the most influential new faces in the music industry. A multi-talented artist, Kim has been p... Read More

Theo James in Mr. Malcolm’s List. Photo: Ross Ferguson / Bleecker Street

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Of lists, marvels, and representation

By Michael Snyder

Diversity and inclusion have become hallmarks of the entertainment industry. Contrary to what some reactionary factions might say, it’s overdue in some cases, and simply refresh... Read More

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An Interview With Tori Amos

By Tara Finley

L.A. Weekly’s Music Editor Brett Callwood recently interviewed Tori Amos regarding her new album and its accompanying tour. “Now that the pandemic has lifted, between the tour... Read More

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Lina Lecaro Remembers Punk Hero Howie Pyro

By Tara Finley

Howie Pyro, a New York and Los Angeles punk hero, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the age of 61. As a legend in the punk scene, his passing has triggered an outpouring of rever... Read More

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Hardcore King — Brett Callwood Covers The Circle Jerks Reunion

By Tara Finley

L.A. Weekly Music Editor Brett Callwood covers the Circle Jerks’ hotly anticipated reunion tour and sits down with band co-founder Keith Morris for a chat about how one of the g... Read More

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Dylan Efron Is Ready For Adventure

By Tara Finley

Dylan Efron is many things, including a producer (recent works include Down to Earth with Zac Efron), an actor as well as a wellness and travel brand ambassador.... Read More

Outside the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame. Photo: San Francisco Music Hall of Fame

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They built Music City on rock ’n’ roll

By Michael Snyder

While traditionally looked upon as a month so merry that it often commences with maidens dancing around a pole, this particular May marks a celebration in our city that should als... Read More

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Deepfakes and the real deal

By Michael Snyder

An intriguing article in the online edition of the British newspaper The Guardian recently came to my attention, and it was accompanied by a sound file that was both creepy and fu... Read More

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A multitude of carols

By Michael Snyder

Around Christmas, nostalgia amid good cheer is currency of the realm, and the entertainment industry counts on seasonal sentiment to capture your attention and dollars. You get hol... Read More

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Spooky, scary, and silly tunes

By Michael Snyder

Some might suggest that music inspired by All Hallows’ Eve begins with Bobby “Boris” Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers’s whimsical 1962 rock ’n’ roll novelty number “Mo... Read More

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Mouse devours Fox: The impact of Disney’s latest acquisition

By Michael Snyder

In an era when the corporation is king and certain U.S. anti-monopoly restrictions appear to be a thing of the past, another massive move consolidating a pair of media giants was a... Read More

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Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle shine in ‘On Chesil Beach’ and ‘The Seagull’; SNL’s Hader stars in HBO’s ‘Barry’

By Michael Snyder

Saoirse Ronan’s Academy Award-nominated supporting performance as a precocious but troubled 13-year-old in Atonement — a 2007 British period drama — provided clear evidence t... Read More

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Earworms, ‘earbuddies,’ and ‘tearworms’

By Michael Snyder

I was simply minding my own business at a high-tech shopping mall when singer-songwriter-actor Justin Timberlake’s summer hit “Can’t Stop the Feeling” — a highpoint of th... Read More

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