Month: August 2021

Country Country stars such as Jason Isbell have received backlash for insisting on safety at their concerts, exposing an age-old political divide Mon 16 Aug 2021 11.36 EDT The Covid-19 culture war has a new front: country music. Be it the Nashville establishment or up-and-comers in adjacent roots, folk and Americana genres, numerous artists are taking a stand about concert pandemic precautions, often along partisan lines. Jason Isbell has become one of the most prominent musicians to step into the fray. The Grammy-winning independent alt-country artist – who has released acclaimed albums like Southeastern and last year’s Reunions – rowed with some venues and vitriolic Twitter users, while also eliciting praise, after announcing on 9 August that proof of a Covid-19 vaccination or a nega...

Can someone hold my hand? If you're one of the many who were totally entranced by HBO's The White Lotus this season, you know the show doesn't steer away from strangeness. HBO / Via giphy.com And last night's finale? Well, things got downright shocking — for many, many reasons. Fans as a whole are pretty shaken up. The episode didn't please everyone, but most of us are still processing what the hell happened through a mix of tears and awe. HBO / Via giphy.com Check out the finale's effect on the Twitterverse.  🚨Warning: Serious spoilers for "The White Lotus" ahea...

They were seen heading together to a screening of Paw Patrol with their daughter True. And it appears their sighting together was more than just co-parenting. The on/off lovebirds are seemingly back on, according to In Touch Weekly. The news comes amid Tristan's note about working on his growth and change, something which Khloe's sister Kim Kardashian gave her stamp of approval. Rekindled? They were seen heading together to a screening of Paw Patrol with their daughter True. And it appears their sighting together was more than just co-parenting The duo most recently split in June 2021 amid allegations that he cheated on her again. The outlet's source said: 'It may not be the most ideal situation because of her trust issues, but she's desperate to make it work and he'...

Madonna has announced a campaign to reissue several of her landmark albums in deluxe editions, the result of a new publishing deal with Warner Music Group. The series will partially commemorate the 40th anniversary of Madonna’s debut singles, 1982’s “Everybody” and “Burning Up.” Also today—Madonna’s birthday—the label Italians Do It Better has released a compilation of Madonna covers, executive-produced by Johnny Jewel. Listen below. In a press release about the new partnership with Warner Music Group, Madonna said, “Since the very beginning, Warner Music Group has helped bring my music and vision to all my fans around the world with the utmost care and consideration. They have been amazing partners, and I am delighted to be embarking on this next chapter with them to celebrate my catalog...

I like Marvel movies. I like Marvel TV shows. They are something I can watch and enjoy with the entire family. I do not, however, particularly care for the MCU, or the idea that we have to watch a potentially mediocre two-hour movie or 8-hour series so we’ll understand the references in the next potentially mediocre two-hour movie or 8-hour series. It’s a money pit and a time suck, but so far, the “product” has been good enough to keep me invested, even while conceding that the whole franchise takes up entirely too much of our collective headspace. But that’s the thing, isn’t it? It’s a “product.” That’s true of any movie, really, but when it comes to the MCU, it’s like these movies and television shows were designed by the same algorithm that fuels Facebo...

"Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison is single after divorcing his third wife, Deanna Burditt, back in 2020. A rep for the reality TV star confirmed to Fox News on Monday that the couple has been long separated.  "I can confirm Rick is divorced and has been so since last summer," the rep said. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Harrison filed for divorce in Clark County, Nevada on July 1, 2020, and cited irreconcilable differences as the cause. They wed in 2013.  In the docs, the media personality said their "tastes, mental dispositions, views, likes, and dislikes have become so divergent that they have become incompatible in marriage." KELLY CLARKSON ASKS DIVORCE JUDGE TO RESTORE HER LAST NAME The divorce was finalized in September 2020 and they reached a settlement agreement. ...