Update April 5, 5:25 p.m.The Black Keys will no longer headline Woodstock 50. “Due to a scheduling conflict, the Black Keys will unfortunately need to cancel their set at Woodstock. The band wants to let fans know as soon as possible and before tickets go on sale,” the band’s rep …
Read More »The FDA Has Approved a Drug Similar to Ketamine to Treat Depression
A drug similar to ketamine has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for drug-resistant depression. The New York Timesreports that the drug will be marketed as a nasal spray to those who struggle with treatment-resistant depression. The drug, esketamine, is a chemical cousin to …
Read More »Jim James, Claypool Lennon Delirium Plot Co-Headlining Tour
Jim James and the Claypool Lennon Delirium – the project of Primus’ Les Claypool and Sean Lennon – will embark on a co-headlining North American tour this summer. The nine-date trek will kick off June 21st at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah and will include stops in …
Read More »Morrissey Details First Broadway Residency
Morrissey will perform seven shows at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in New York City, May 2nd to May 11th. The Broadway residency will take place weeks before the former Smiths singer releases a new covers record, California Son, May 24th. Per a release, the career-spanning shows will feature an “intimate yet …
Read More »A Fake Rihanna Album Climbed the Music Charts This Weekend
Rihanna is releasing new music this year — but the album that popped up on iTunes and Apple Music over the weekend is not it. Still, Angel, an unauthorized record full of unreleased tracks uploaded by “Fenty Fantasia” and quickly disseminated across social media, was so popular among listeners that …
Read More »'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Recap: Policing the Patriarchy
A review of “He Said, She Said,” this week’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, coming up just as soon as I say aloud to other men that Kathryn Bigelow should direct the next Star Wars… “He Said, She Said,” the directorial debut of cast member Stephanie Beatriz, fits into a noble but imperfect …
Read More »Review: Hozier Deepens His Folk-Soul Sound on 'Wasteland, Baby!'
In 2013, Hozier broke through with “Take Me To Church,” a somber folk song that became an unlikely Top 40 smash, catapulting the twentysomething Irish singer-songwriter into momentary pop stardom. But after releasing his debut album in 2014, he’s waited five years before putting out a follow up. Turns out, …
Read More »Gary Clark Jr. Brings Dual-Guitar Attack of 'What About Us' to 'Fallon'
Gary Clark Jr. fronted a fiery dual-guitar attack with his live version of “What About Us” on Wednesday’s Tonight Show. The songwriter cranked out distorted blues-rock riffs and leads while bandmate King Zapata anchored the song with his howling slide fills. The quintet moved into a psychedelic vibe during the …
Read More »Lance Bass Developing Comedy About 'NSync Stans
Former ‘NSync member Lance Bass wants to make a road-trip comedy about two girls who are obsessed with the boy band as it trails its final tour. “It’s a really fun story about these girls that win a Winnebago on The Price Is Right and follow us on tour — …
Read More »Ellen Page Speaks Out Against Hate Crimes After Jussie Smollett Revelations
Actress Ellen Page said she “had no reason to doubt Jussie [Smollett]” after he originally claimed he was the victim of a hate crime, and urged people not to “lose sight of the very real, endemic violence that LGBTQ+ people, people of color and other underrepresented communities face every day” …
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