Following Texas lawmaker Matt Krause’s circulation of a list of 850 books he would like to see removed from schools, the Dallas Morning News and University of Texas at Tyler conducted a February 2022 survey of 1,188 registered voters (33% Democrat, 41% Republican, 26% neither) about various topics of Texas politics, including book bans. In response to the question “How much do you trust the judgement of elected state leaders in reviewing what books are controversial and should be removed from K-12 schools?”, 27% replied that they either had a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust. 27% said they…
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When it comes to saving the world, there’s a handful of people that do it best. Naturally, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is promoting its own hero in that very capacity, as the fast and furious ads promoting the film’s April debut have even touched upon the world of the MCU. However, the marketing campaign is now poking fun at James Bond; which by personal code means that I must now demand a crossover.Right now, you’re probably thinking it’s a crazy idea to mix Ben Schwartz’s Sega character with 007. It’s a point I’ll gladly concede, as frankly, the tones definitely…
The news of Mark Lanegan’s death broke early this afternoon, and it’s already sending shockwaves across the rock landscape. The former Screaming Trees frontman was a towering figure in the history of grunge. Starting in 1986 with their LP Clairvoyance, Lanegan and his bandmates set the stage for Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and so much music that followed in their wake. The Nineties would have unfolded in imaginably different ways without his influence. For a tiny bit of proof, check out this rendition of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” from Lanegan’s 1990 solo debut The Winding Sheet. If that…
The Conjuring, directed by James Wan and written by Chad and Carey W. Hayes, was a runaway success. Made for a budget of $20 million, the film grossed over $319 million worldwide. It was a critical success as well as a financial one, earning multiple Fangoria Chainsaw Awards as well as an array of other prizes and nominations. So, it’s only natural that the creative team behind the first movie would try and one-up themselves with The Conjuring 2. Like the first Conjuring film, this sequel takes its inspiration from a very real case, earning it the little “based on…
The dystopian slumber party is back and it’s almost wild how excited we are.On Feb. 22, Prime Video announced that the second season of The Wilds will premiere on May 6. The streamer also released first look images of the male castaways that will be joining the girls as they remain trapped on a mysterious land. Season two of the young adult thriller, starring Sophia Ali, Shannon Berry and Jenna Clause “will continue to follow the harrowing ordeal of a group of teenage girls stranded on a deserted island, and they didn’t end up there by accident—they’ve secretly been recruited into an…
Jenna Lyons. Photography courtesy of Mejuri Noura Sakkijha, co-founder on the fine jewellery brand, talks the company’s International Women’s Day campaign, working with J.Crew royalty and the eternal appeal of elevated basics. By Jillian Morgan Date February 22, 2022 Facebook Twitter Mejuri and Jenna Lyons are a match made in minimalist heaven. Lyons herself was a 2010s tastemaker, and as J. Crew’s president and executive creative director, her personal style was the beating heart of the American retailer until her departure in 2017. Approachable yet sophisticated, Lyons’ wardrobe blurred the lines between casualwear and formalwear (I mean, she wore bejeweled…
Country duo Muscadine Bloodline’s latest record Dispatch to 16th Ave. opens with the title track, a song about coming up short in country radio, refusing to compromise or quit. That’s been the ethos of members Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster over the course of their first two full-length albums. Their success has been dependent on building a loyal fanbase and touring aggressively, both prior to the pandemic began and since as it has safely allowed.The transitions on this record are special. There’s never a gap in music, which gives the entire nine-track collection a live feel. It continues rolling on into “My Side…
“Bad Habit (Don’t Make Me Bad)” By April Rose Gabrielli is now available worldwide. April Rose Gabrielli has just released her new single “Bad Habit (Don’t Make Me Bad)”, the follow-up to her Billboard smash hit “Do You?” via Soho Records & AWAL/Sony. New Yorker, April Rose Gabrielli, is a solo artist & rock singer who has traveled the world, working with bands, performing to large audiences; sometimes headlining, sometimes playing keys and backing with her perfect harmonies. April Rose Gabrielli is releasing her new single on the heels of an amazing 2021, where she hit #1 on the DRT…
Dr. Mobi has recently released his highly anticipated new single and music vido “Our Love” which is now available worldwide. Dr. Mobi is a board-certified sleep specialist, author, tv host, podcaster, motivational speaker (TEDx) and singer/songwriter. His book “Keep It Simple Diet, Sleep, Exercise” is available on Amazon in 3 languages. Dr. Mobi hosts the popular show “Lifestyles with Dr. Mobi” and was named one of the best lifestyle shows in the world by The Hollywood Digest in 2020/2021, as well as one of the Top 60 Show Hosts by Hollywood Entertainment News. He is also a Telly Award 2021…
Hollywood, like any other industry, was built on relationships and reputations. So any reports or allegations of on-set clashes, toxic environments or full-blown fights can lead to rampant speculation and poor reputations that follow a person for decades. Wayne’s World director Penelope Spheeris can attest to that. Years after being the subject of on-set clashes with Mike Myers, Spheeris finally addressed those long-standing rumors about the classic comedy.Upon its release in 1992, Wayne’s World became an unexpected hit for Spheeris, Myers and Dana Carvey. But not returning for Wayne’s World 2 led to fans and the media speculating Spheeris and…
Despite releasing a new album earlier this month, Alt-J revisited their early catalog Monday evening with a performance of the 2012 single “Breezeblocks” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The performance, Colbert noted, was a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the British indie rock trio’s Mercury Prize-winning album, An Awesome Wave. The ambling track, which frontman Joe Newman told Interview Magazine in 2012 was partially inspired by a line from the children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, buries its dark, threatening tale of a murderous lover beneath playful synth leads and Newman’s sing-song vocals. “She bruises, coughs, she splutters…
Aronofsky Autobiography? After a few weeks of back to back quiet, moody films for our “underrated or underseen” theme, including Oz Perkin’s The Blackcoat’s Daughter for 2015 and Nicholas Verso‘s 2016 tearjerker Boys in the Trees, Trace and I are ready to get bombastic! For 2017, we – along with guests Gabe and Kat from Ghouls Next Door – are checking out Darren Aronofsky‘s religious/eco horror/bad creator thriller mother! In the film, struggling poet Him (Javier Bardem) lives in a secluded home with mother (Jennifer Lawrence). One day man (Ed Harris) arrives to disrupt their peace, followed by woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) who derides mother for…
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The largest looming question around Yellowstone origin story 1883 was just answered. It involved Elsa Dutton, daughter to James and Margaret Dutton as played by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.It also involved a group of Native Americans and an arrow through the teen’s midsection. For two months we’ve wondered if this scene — first shown during the season premiere — was a dream, or if it was a scene from some distant future. Mostly, we wondered if she’d survive. On Sunday, viewers got answers, and in this new episode of Dutton Rules: A Yellowstone 1883 Podcast, hosts Adison Haager and Billy Dukes sort through the…