Cris Cyborg’s status as arguably the greatest female fighter in history was further elevated at UFC 219 when she defended her UFC Women’s Featherweight title against who many regarded as her biggest career threat in Holly Holm. Cyborg (19-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) entered the fight having stopped her past 12 …
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James Blake gifted fans with a pre-Christmas present Sunday as the British singer released the studio take of his unadorned rendition of Don McLean‘s “Vincent.” After frequently performing the American Pie song about Vincent Van Gogh in concert over the past year, Blake entered Los Angeles’ Conway Studios earlier this …
Read More »See Samantha Bee Show Fox News Subverting Trump Campaign Investigation
Samantha Beetook on Fox News for discrediting the FBI and Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible ties between President Donald Trump‘s campaign and Russia on Full Frontal. The network’s indignation was spurred by the release of two agents’ text messages, in which they expressed anti-Trump sentiments like “F Trump” …
Read More »Elvis Costello's New Year's Resolution: Enjoying What's Enjoyable
Elvis Costello has found himself pondering some unusual questions lately. Like, say, “What does a slightly absent-minded cat sound like?” On the upcoming animated children’s special, Pete the Cat: A Groovy New Year, the quick-witted singer-songwriter plays the titular character’s scatterbrained father. The show, which is based on illustrator and …
Read More »Kevin Hart on 'SNL': 3 Sketches You Have to See
The 2015 Kevin Hart-hosted Saturday Night Live features two back-to-back sketches that I’ve repeatedly watched more than any others in the nearly three years since that episode originally aired. “Bushwick, Brooklyn” and “Get On Up” (the James Brown parody) are go-tos when I’m feeling blue, as they always have something …
Read More »'The Post': Spielberg's Journalistic Thriller Could Not Be More Timely
The first thing to know about The Post, aside from the fact that it’s one of best and tick-tock timeliest movies of the year, is that it’s a love story. That’s right. Steven Spielberg‘s tense, terrific new drama celebrates the passionate bond between a free press and every thinking human …
Read More »Cars Drummer David Robinson on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 'I Had A Feeling'
David Robinson woke up early on the morning the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their class of 2018. The Cars drummer was told a couple of days earlier by his manager that they’d finally gotten inducted, but he wanted to see the news coverage himself. “I thought the …
Read More »See Big Sean, Metro Boomin's Raucous 'Double or Nothing' on 'Fallon'
Big Sean and producer Metro Boomin tore through two songs from their new collaborative album, Double or Nothing, on The Tonight Show Monday. “Who’s Stopping Me” and “Savage Time” highlighted Metro’s ability to craft beats that dabble in different styles and Big Sean‘s ability to flow comfortably over anything. “Who’s …
Read More »Watch Robert Plant, Chrissie Hynde Perform Together in London
Chrissie Hynde made a surprise appearance during Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters’ concert Friday at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where the singers performed “Bluebirds Over the Mountain” and the Pretenders‘ “2000 Miles” together, Led Zeppelin News reports. Plant’s rendition of Ersel Hickey’s “Bluebirds Over the Mountain” appears on …
Read More »Charlie Daniels' 2018 Volunteer Jam Adds Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson
Since 1974, the Volunteer Jam concerts have showcased a wide array of artists and with the 2018 edition set for March 7th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, next year’s concert will continue that tradition and at the same time celebrate the legacy of Volunteer Jam founder Charlie Daniels. In addition to …
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