Karl Dumptruck: It’s time for “Back Where I Belong.”
Brother Wallace plays a mini-concert at World Cafe.
Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney cover Elastica’s “Connection.”
Perfume Genius shares “Natural High.”
Lily Konigsberg shares “Free Byrd.”
Julia Jacklin shares “If I Had The Hand Of God.“
Chvrches shares “Roses.”
Mary In The Junkyard shares “Jane.”
Yr Knives, including Tortoise/Eleventh Dream Day member Douglas McCombs, shares “Stretch Bath.”
Lionel Richie underwent a heart procedure to treat atrial fibrillation.
George Michael will be paid tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards. Between this and Madonna performing, the demographic play seems clear.
Ella Langley‘s “Choosin’ Texas” made chart history on Tuesday, as the country smash officially holds the record for most weeks at Number One on Billboard’s Hot 100.
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Robert Eggers is set to direct a new film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet in Olde English, because why not?
Paramount & Warner Bros. insiders, surprised by the settlement with State AGs, brace for mass layoffs. And the mood at CNN is funereal.
Tom Cruise weighs in on the AI debate in Hollywood.
Digger: First reactions to Tom Cruise’s latest movie are decidedly split.
Matthew McConaughey exposed himself to Jimmy Kimmel in the bathroom at the Emmys.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton signs a big deal with Sony (though not to direct).
George Lucas retired from filmmaking, abandoning three Star Wars movies, to ensure he built his museum.
Clavicular, the influencer mentioned here yesterday, has been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts, according to online court records.
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Kitty likes an ambush.
Cats & Dogs, living together…
Tiger vs Duck: Who You Got?
