Joseph DeAngelo, the man alleged to be the long-sought ‘Golden State Killer,’ has been cleared in the 1975 murder of 14-year-old Donna Jo Richmond in Exeter, California. Richmond was beaten, strangled and stabbed 17 times; Oscar Clifton, a convicted sex offender, was found guilty of the murder and sentenced to …
Read More »What Is Mike Pence Even Doing?
Way back in December, when the government was still functioning, President Trumpmet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and soon-to-be House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in the Oval Office to discuss border security. The meeting was an unmitigated disaster, with the three party leaders sparring in front of cameras …
Read More »FBI Is Investigating Fake Texts Sent by Someone Impersonating Mike Pence Aide
Someone impersonating one of Vice President Mike Pence‘s top aides texted numerous Republican lawmakers, and the FBI is investigating, the Wall Street Journalreported on Friday. Pretending to be Alyssa Farah, press secretary for the vice president and a former House staffer, the hoaxer inquired about the whereabouts of members of …
Read More »'Second Act' Review: Corporate Snobs vs. Jenny From the Block
Anyone want a pretty package of rom-com fluff for the holidays? You won’t hear shout-outs to Second Act on late-breaking Top 10 lists, but this sweet and sassy confection, directed by Peter Segal (Grudge Match), delivers miles of smiles tied up in a bow. You wouldn’t be wrong if you’re …
Read More »See Brandi Carlile's Intense 'Party of One' Video Starring Elisabeth Moss
Brandi Carlile remembers exactly where she was when she came up with “Party of One.” “I was drunk. I was listening to [Joni Mitchell’s] Blue in the hayloft of my barn, and I was feeling an insane amount of pressure to make my domestic life work, more pressure than a …
Read More »The Grammys Love Hip-Hop Now, But It's a Strained Relationship
The Grammy nominations are out and it’s a rapper-heavy affair. This yearat music’s most prestigious awards ceremony, the three artists with the most nominations all belong to the genre: Kendrick Lamar (8), Drake (7) and Boi-1da (6). Six out of the top 10 artists with the most nominations are either …
Read More »Gucci Mane, Quavo Trade Verses on Opulent Lifestyles in 'Bipolar'
Gucci Mane teams with Quavo to trade verses on their respective opulent lifestyles on new song “Bipolar.” The track will appear on Gucci Mane’s forthcoming Evil Genius album, which will be released on December 7th. Over a gently woozy piano melody, Gucci opens with how he spends crazy cash. “Bipolar …
Read More »Pandora Wants to Recommend Your Next Podcast
Two decades ago, Pandora launched the Music Genome Project, a.k.a. the backbone of its Internet radio service, and changed music discovery forever. No longer did fans sift through clunky physical or digital record stores to find new artists to love; Pandora’s meticulous recommendation engine served that all up effortlessly to …
Read More »See Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle Reflect on Trump in New Interview
Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle recently sat down for an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour where they discussed a wide range of topics, including the lead-up to Donald Trump’s presidency, the current climate and they also reflected on how their roles may have been affected by the events. In terms …
Read More »See Willie Nelson Sing Protest Anthem 'Vote 'Em Out' on 'Kimmel'
Willie Nelson delivered a two-for-one performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, paying tribute to one of the all-time vocal greats and offering up a humorous, no-nonsense political protest song. Nelson opened his performance with a breezy, smooth “Fly Me to the Moon,” off his recent Frank Sinatra tribute album …
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