The “Salute to America” extravaganza on the National Mall this July 4th is poised to be one of the gaudiest, most over-the-top displays of jingoism in American history. President Trump wouldn’t have it any other way. According to the Washington Post, Trump has “demonstrated an unusual level of interest” in …
Read More »Michael Lang: Woodstock 50's Permit Rules 'Drawn Up by People Who Didn't Know Anything About This Business'
If all had been going to plan, Michael Lang, co-creator of the original Woodstock and main organizer of the upcoming Woodstock 50 festival, would have been putting the finishing touches on a three-day concert that is now 52 days away and counting. Instead, the beleaguered commemoration of the 1969 landmark …
Read More »Elliot Roberts, Longtime Neil Young Manager, Dead at 76
Elliot Roberts, who managed the careers of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and many classic-rock legends, died Friday at the age of 76. A cause of death has not been revealed. “It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm the passing of Elliot Roberts. No further details …
Read More »Another U.S. Tourist Has Died In the Dominican Republic
In the midst of U.S. tourists panicking over the recent spate of mysterious deaths in the Dominican Republic, as well as intense speculation over the cause of the deaths, another American tourist has been found dead in a Dominican Republic hotel. Joseph Allen, 55, was found dead early Thursday in …
Read More »The Shadow Cabinet: How a Group of Powerful Business Leaders Drove Trump's Agenda
Listen to an audio version of this story below: It could have been an episode of The Apprentice. On a summer day in 2016, a group of businessmen and women descended on Trump Tower in Manhattan. They exited their black SUVs and rode the golden elevators to the 26th floor, …
Read More »Why Did Trump Tip Off Immigrants That ICE Will Begin Deporting 'Millions' Next Week?
President Trump recently cleaned house at the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement so he could take a more aggressive approach to immigration. He revealed part of this approach on Monday night, tweeting thatnext week ICE “will begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens …
Read More »Tiffany Haddish Cancels Atlanta Show Over Georgia's Abortion Ban
Tiffany Haddish has canceled her upcoming stand-up show in Atlanta to protest Georgia’s new abortion law. The Girls Trip star was originally scheduled to perform at the Fox Theatre on June 22nd, but said she wouldn’t do her show in Georgia unless the heartbeat bill is rescinded. “After much deliberation, …
Read More »Bob Dylan's Best Friend Louie Kemp Breaks Silence With New Book 'Dylan And Me'
Shortly before Bob Dylan took the stage at The Last Waltz in November 1976, he turned to concert promoter Bill Graham and told him he’d only play if Martin Scorsese’s camera crew agreed to film just two of the four songs he planned to play during his set. “I’m going …
Read More »Beyonce's Voice Finally Makes Debut in New 'Lion King' Trailer
If you’re planning on seeing Disney‘s “live-action” remake of The Lion King, it’s probably for one of three reasons: 1) you have small children, 2) you’d like to see a nearly shot-for-shot “live-action” (read: CGI) remake of the beloved 1994 animated film, or 3) Beyoncé. 2019’sThe Lion King stars Donald …
Read More »Trump Bashed Fox News for Hosting Pete Buttigieg. He Shouldn't Be Worried
For anyone who thinks Fox News is in some way legitimizing itself by hosting town hall events with Democratic candidates,please direct your attention to the events of the past 24 hours. It began Sunday night, when the network hosted a town hall event with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. As …
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