Attorney General William Barr has ordered the Bureau of Prisons to schedule executions for five federal inmates in the next six months, the first time in more than 16 years that the federal government will use capital punishment. The Department of Justice announced Barr’s order in a statement on Thursday. …
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In 2001, Phish were in an extended hiatus, and the band’s piano player Page McConnell was looking for a new challenge. Then he went to see the Funky Meters play New York City’s Irving Plaza. Watching his friend Russell Batiste Jr. drum behind the R&B legends, McConnell says, “It just …
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Following bullseye teasers this past week and even a hint in a previous music video, Taylor Swiftreleased a new song “The Archer,” from her forthcoming album Lover, out August 23rd.” The Archer” marks the third offering from the album, following “ME!” and “You Need to Calm Down,” though Swift specified …
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Chase Rice offers up the mellow ballad “Lonely If You Are” and Caroline Jones heads south in “Gulf Coast Girl,” plus new releases from Gwen Sebastian and Jedd Hughes in this week’s list of must-hear songs. Davina and the Vagabonds, “I Can’t Believe I Let You Go” Backed by brass, …
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Emmy-nominated comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Leslie Jones is no stranger to sporting. Prior to kick-starting her career in comedy, Jones attended Chapman University, followed by Colorado State University, on a basketball scholarship. “The plan was to get an education and then maybe play for the U.S. Olympic …
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On Friday SiriusXM announced the launch of an exclusive limited-run channel, “Madonna‘s Madame X Radio,” centered on the pop star. The channel will launch July 1st and run through till the end of the month. “Madame X Radio” will showcase music from across Madonna’s storied career, including her most recent album, Madame X, …
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John Waters loves being called things like the “Pope of Trash,” the “People’s Pervert” and the “Prince of Puke,” but when you visit him at his home in Greenwich Village, he’s the consummate host. When you step off the elevator and you’re not sure which door belongs to him, you …
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With marijuana fully legal in a growing number of states, and CBD products effectively becoming legal across the country, dozens of cannabis companies are getting in on LGBTQ Pride. At first glance, it may seem that cannabis companies are following in the footsteps of alcohol, clothing, and banking industries, jumping …
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Jessie Buckley is laughing. In fact, she’s laughing so hard during the onstage Q&A that follows the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Wild Rose that she practically lists to one side. The 29-year-old Irish actress is trying to seriously answer the questions that are being thrown at her, of course, …
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Regina Spektor’s music often involves a strong element of storytelling — think of the underworld journey of “Grand Hotel” or the hospital pep talk in “Firewood.” The singer-songwriter has also enhanced the storytelling of others, her Orange Is the New Black theme song “You’ve Got Time” being maybe the best-known …
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