Anyone who has seen Avengers: Endgame knows that the character of Thor took a really dark turn. The superhero, played by Chris Hemsworth, was so depressed by the loss of his friends and family that he gained weight and started heavily drinking. So it makes sense that Fat Thor would …
Read More »Spotify Invents the Car Radio
Spotify is no longer a music-streaming company. On Wednesday morning, the company announced a new playlist that combines music, news and podcast content for the first time and in one single personalized feed. The change effectively offers a leveled-up alternative to terrestrial radio and positions the Swedish streaming service as …
Read More »Watch Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and Keith Urban Sing 'Old Town Road' at CMA Fest
The crowd at CMA Fest was clearly a bit disappointed. Billy Ray Cyrus had played an early set on Saturday night at Nissan Stadium, blazing through bar-band standards like “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” as well as his own hits like “Some Gave All” and “Achy Breaky Heart” before saying …
Read More »'Dark Phoenix,' Latest in X-Men Series, Should be the Last
Dark Phoenix doesn’t just suck big time. It’s the worst movie ever in the X-Men series. That’s 12 films since the first X-Men in 2000. Even series low points — that’s you X-Men Apocalypse — offered compensations. Dark Phoenix just lies there like a dying fish, futilely flapping about on …
Read More »Jared Kushner Can't Answer Basic Question About Trump's Racism
Jared Kushner was named a White House adviser solely by the grace of his marriage to the president’s daughter. Given his lack of experience, he has largely — and wisely — opted to avoid the media and work behind the scenes. This changed recently when Kushner decided to sit down …
Read More »The Navy Put the USS John McCain 'Out of Sight' to Avoid Triggering Trump
Few things are more important to President Trump than trampling over the lives of those he feels have wronged him. Venerated war heroes are no exception, as he’s demonstrated through his repeated attacks against former Arizona senator John McCain, who did not support Trump’s candidacy and in 2017 voted against …
Read More »Of Course Mitch McConnell Is Full of Shit
Mitch McConnell once again confirmed the obvious on Tuesday: That he is, and always has been, totally full of shit. While speaking at a Paducah Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Kentucky, the Senate majority leader was asked for his position on confirming a new Supreme Court justice should a sitting …
Read More »Rolling Stones Announce Rescheduled Dates For 2019 'No Filter' Tour
Six weeks after postponing their U.S. stadium tour so Mick Jagger could undergo heart surgery, the Rolling Stones have unveiled a new set of dates for their upcoming No Filter tour. The tour now kicks off with two shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field on June 21st and 25th, criss-crossing the …
Read More »Illinois Governor Introduces Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker has announced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The legislation, which Pritzker unveiled Saturday in Chicago with other Democratic lawmakers, would allow for possession of up to 30 grams for residents 21 and over, and up to 15 grams for non-residents, The …
Read More »See 'SNL' Pit 'Avengers' Vs. 'Game of Thrones' in 'Family Feud' Sketch
Instead of focusing on politics, this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live featured a cold open centered on pop culture. Reprising his role as Steve Harvey in the sketch, Kenan Thompson hosted a game of Family Feud where Game of Thrones characters battled their counterparts from Avengers: Endgame. On each …
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