Multiple episodes of the NBC comedy series 30 Rock featuring a character in blackface are being removed from subscription services (Hulu and Amazon Prime), digital purchase platforms (including iTunes and Google Play) and traditional TV syndication. Some of the episodes have already been scrubbed, with all expected to be gone …
Read More »See Yusuf/Cat Stevens' New 'Where Do the Children Play?' Stop-Motion Video
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has re-recorded his landmark 1970 LP Tea For the Tillerman in honor of its 50th anniversary. It comes out on September 18th, but he’s just released a video for his new take on “Where Do the Children Play?” The video, which uses stop-motion animations, shows two children living …
Read More »Steve Earle Depicts Trump-Era Anxiety in Acoustic Version of 'Times Like These'
Steve Earle sums up the anxiety of the Trump era with his new song “Times Like These,” presented as a solo acoustic performance. Earle penned the song at the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency, and he addresses the uncertainty of the moment and the whiplash of that change. “Times like …
Read More »Paul McCartney: 'I Want Justice for George Floyd's Family'
Paul McCartney posted a statement of support for protests for racial justice on Friday. “We all need to work together to overcome racism in any form,” he wrote. “We need to learn more, listen more, talk more, educate ourselves and, above all, take action.” He also added links to Black …
Read More »On-Air Reporter Yells 'Shit' as Firecracker Explodes During Protest at CNN Center in Atlanta
As protesters gathered near the CNN Center in Atlanta, an explosion described as a firecracker detonated and understandably startled CNN’s Nick Valencia, leading him to scream: “SHIT!” during the live Friday night broadcast. https://thisforall.net/brooklynmutt/status/1266545387000733698?s=20 According to Mediaite, in-studio host Chris Cuomo called the scene in Atlanta “unreal.” The host then …
Read More »Chester Bennington's Grey Daze Drop 'Soul Song' Video Directed by Late Singer's Son
Chester Bennington‘s first band Grey Daze have dropped a new song, “Soul Song,” accompanied by a touching video directed by the late singer’s son, Jaime Bennington. “Soul Song” is a booming alt-rock ballad that moves from atmospheric verses tinged with electronic elements into an epic chorus bolstered by big grunge …
Read More »Robert De Niro Wants to Play Governor Andrew Cuomo in Inevitable COVID-19 Film
Robert De Niro called in from quarantine onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday night, catching up with the late-night host on how his quarantine is going. For the distinguished actor and producer, it’s a lot of reading scripts, a bit of working out and “trying to stay alive.” When …
Read More »Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mini Livestock Visit 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called intoJimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night, bringing along his cherished pets: a miniature horse named Whiskey and a miniature donkey named Lulu. Schwarzenegger was feeding the animals when he first appeared on video chat with Kimmel, who naturally had to ask a few questions …
Read More »Watch Sammy Hagar and the Circle Cover Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds'
Sammy Hagar and the Circle have recorded a cover of Bob Marley‘s “Three Little Birds” as part of their ongoing Lockdown Sessions series. “I love this band more every day,” Hagar wrote on Instragram. “These guys are sooooo much fun and this song makes me happy.” Their previous digital collaborations …
Read More »Johnny Marr Teaches Viewers How to Play the Smiths' 'The Headmaster Ritual'
Johnny Marr performed a stripped-down, instrumental take on the Smiths‘ “The Headmaster Ritual,” then offered a virtual guitar lesson as part of Fender’s ongoing Artist Check-In series. The clip opens with Marr offering a quick breakdown of the gear he’s using before launching into the Meat Is Murder opener. Prior …
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