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Day 1 of Lollapalooza 2021 was a reminder that if we ever get the COVID-19 crisis under control, a climate crisis is lurking. But the oppressive heat of Thursday gave way to a wonderfully temperate Friday, as Chicago’s not-so-secret luxury, the lake effect, reasserted its dominance. Like Paris in springtime or New York in the

News Kanye West Announces Second Donda Album Release Event West will play his new album at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, August 5 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West at the ‘DONDA by Kanye West’ listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras

According to producer John Davis, the ever-prolific Taika Waititi’s planned animated adaptation of Flash Gordon has grown into a full blown live-action film. “Taika is writing it. It was a movie that was a huge influence on him growing up. It is one of his favorite movies,” Davis told Collider in a new interview. “He initially

News 7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Billie Eilish, Prince, Torres, and More Also stream new releases from King Woman, Horsey, John Glacier, and Cookiee Kawaii By Madison Bloom and Allison Hussey July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish, photo by Kelia Anne MacCluskey Facebook Twitter With so much good music being released

One of Hollywood’s most notorious wrecks is getting raised from the depths. A TV sequel series to the beloved 1995 critical flop Waterworld is being developed by the film’s original producers. John Davis and John Fox confirmed the news in an interview with Collider, saying that director Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane, the next Predator movie)

News Jhay Cortez and Skrillex Share Video for New Song “En Mi Cuarto”: Watch The visual for the new Cortez single stars Mia Khalifa By Evan Minsker July 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skrillex and Jhay Cortez in “En Mi Cuarto,” directed by Stillz Facebook Twitter Reggaeton artist Jhay Cortez has shared a new song, “En

It’s time to meet the Guccis. MGM has unveiled the first look at filmmaker Ridley Scott’s upcoming House of Gucci, which will tell the true crime story of the assassination of the fashion house’s one-time head. Update: Watch the official first trailer for House of Gucci below. The film stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, the

News Eladio Carrión Enlists J Balvin, Bobby Shmurda, and Daddy Yankee for New “TATA” Remix: Listen The track arrives with a video shot on the streets of New York City and Puerto Rico By Madison Bloom July 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Eladio Carrión, J Balvin, Bobby Shmurda (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Eladio Carrión

Marilyn Manson has filed legal papers seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco. In the same documents, the disgraced singer describes the recent sexual assault allegations by multiple women as a “coordinated attack.” Bianco is one of a number of women who have accused Manson of sexual abuse

News Mark Mothersbaugh’s Unreleased Wes Anderson Music to Soundtrack Museum Exhibition The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa’s “Accidentally Wes Anderson” show will feature Mothersbaugh’s unheard work for Anderson’s films By Evan Minsker July 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mark Mothersbaugh in 2016 (Mike Windle/Getty Images for SXSW) Facebook Twitter Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh is behind the

Bob Odenkirk is “awake” and “lucid” in an Albuquerque hospital recovering from a “heart-related incident.” Confirmation comes from TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter, and his son Nate Odenkirk, who tweeted, “He’s going to be okay.” The 58-year-old actor collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul and was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital on Tuesday night. Odenkirk was unconscious

News Violent Femmes Announce 30th Anniversary Reissue of Why Do Birds Sing? Listen to their previously unreleased song “Me and You” from the forthcoming release By Madison Bloom July 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Violent Femmes circa 1991 (Photo by Howard Rosenberg). Facebook Twitter Violent Femmes have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1991 album

Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul and was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, according to TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter. The 58-year-old actor was shooting season six of the AMC drama in New Mexico when he collapsed. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he is currently

News Indie Labels Address Vinyl Warping Due to U.S. Heat Waves As customers report warped and damaged records, labels like Ba Da Bing and Joyful Noise are attempting to mitigate the issue By Evan Minsker July 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Derek Abella Facebook Twitter As punishing, dangerous heat waves have become a massive

Following the tragic news that former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has passed away at age 46, tributes and reactions are coming in from his peers in the metal world. Jordison was not only Slipknot’s drummer from their formation in 1995 through his dismissal in 2013, he also was one of the band’s main songwriters. Not

News Britney Spears Files to Oust Father Jamie Spears From Conservatorship Her new lawyer filed to replace Spears as head of her estate with certified public accountant Jason Rubin By Allison Hussey July 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Britney Spears (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD). Facebook Twitter Britney Spears’ lawyer filed legal documents today

Mike Howe, lead singer of the veteran band Metal Church, has died at the age of 55. No cause of death has been reported, but the band announced his passing via Facebook on Monday evening (July 26th). “It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and

News Julian Casablancas Throws First Pitch at New York Mets Game: Watch The Strokes frontman, wearing a Darryl Strawberry jersey, showed off his throwing arm By Evan Minsker July 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Julian Casablancas throwing New York Mets first pitch on July 26, 2021 (Kayla Rice/New York Mets) Facebook Twitter The Strokes and Voidz

Most major music festivals coming back in 2021 chose to give perspective attendees a fair amount of time to decide to get vaccinated while still keeping the events “summer.” Hence September is jammed with nearly sold-out fests, from Bonnaroo to BottleRock. But many are looking towards August’s Lollapalooza as the first real test of what