Expect to wag your metaphorical tail in delight over Wes Anderson‘s new animated joyride into a canine universe with political undercurrents sure to strike a human chord. It’s art cinema instilled with a child’s sense of wonder – which is also true of of the quirky auteur’s live-action films, from …
Read More »Film of David Bowie's 'Lazarus' Musical to Get Live Score
A film version of the London production of Lazarus, the musical that was one of David Bowie‘s last works, will get a special screening in Brooklyn this spring with a live accompaniment by the band that joined the cast on its original run. The event, billed as a “motion picture/live …
Read More »Hear Chris Stapleton's Passionate Cover of Elton John's 'I Want Love'
Just one day after details of twin Elton John tribute albums,Revamp and Restoration,were revealed, the first taste of the music from both is available. On the Revamp disc, Q Tip and Demi Lovato tackle the duet “Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart,” while, on the Restoration collection, country titan Chris Stapleton …
Read More »Watch Pearl Jam Dedicate 'Can't Deny Me' Live Debut to Parkland Students
Pearl Jam dedicated the debut performance of their new song “Can’t Deny Me” to the survivors of the Parkland, Florida school shooting and the students taking part in today’s National School Walkout. Performing at MoviStar Arena on Tuesday, Eddie Vedder addressed the crowd in Spanish. “This is dedicated to the …
Read More »See Neil Young Play Ominous 'Man in Black Hat' in 'Paradox' Trailer
Neil Young plays the Clint Eastwood-style “Man in the Black Hat” in the upcoming film Paradox, which also features the members of his backing band the Promise of the Real. A trailer for the Daryl Hannah-directed film shows Young and brothers Micah and Lukas Nelson (who portray the “Particle Kid” …
Read More »Taylor Swift Dances in Hotels, Ballrooms, Subways in 'Delicate' Video
Taylor Swift has debuted a meta video for her new single “Delicate,” her fourth clip from her 2017 album Reputation. Joseph Kahn reunited with Swift to direct the video. In it, the pop star deals with the bells and whistles of being a celebrity, including red carpet interviews surrounded by …
Read More »See Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear's Powerful 'Childhood Goodbye' Video
In the new video for Madisen Ward and Mama Bear’s “Childhood Goodbye,” leaving behind one’s youth is more than loss of innocence. It’s the source of artistic awakening that plays out in vivid childhood memories, complete with a cameo from Emmy-winning actor and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The video, directed by …
Read More »Beyonce and Jay-Z's First 'On the Run' Tour: A Song-by-Song Look Back
It’s official,Beyoncé and Jay-Z will hit the road together this summer for a sequel to their On the Run Tour. The couple will perform in 15 cities in the U.K. and Europe in June and July, and in 21 cities in the U.S. and Canada from July through October. The …
Read More »How Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line Broke a Country Chart Record
Much of the eternal, vigorous debate around what gets to be called country music and what doesn’t tends to center on what’s happening on the radio charts at any given time, which usually reflect as much appreciation for pop trends as they do country history. That’s certainly true of the …
Read More »'The Walking Dead' Recap: Chapters and Verse
After one of the slowest, saddest chapters in the history of The Walking Dead, this week’s episode – “The Lost and the Plunderers” – attempts something of a back-to-basics reset by going granular. We set aside the sprawling, escalating Savior War for an hour to focus on one character at …
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