Steven Spielberg explores a dystopian 2045 and a pop culture-laced virtual reality world called the OASIS in the first full trailer for Ready Player One, the director’s big-screen adaptation of Ernest Cline’s cult novel. Following the sneak peek from Comic Con, the new trailer focuses on the contrast between overpopulated …
Read More »Bryan Singer Sued for Allegedly Raping Teenage Boy in 2003
UPDATE: Bryan Singer will pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that he sexually assaulted then 17-year-old boy Cesar Sanchez-Guzman while attending a yacht party in Seattle in 2003,Varietyreports. The settlement was made public on Wednesday in a bankruptcy filing by Sanchez-Guzman. Singer denies the allegations. “The debtor filed a claim against …
Read More »See Chris Stapleton Perform a Soaring 'Millionaire' on 'Ellen'
With Chris Stapleton‘s From A Room: Volume 2 poised to debut in the top spot on the charts, the country vocalist has been making the rounds on the talk circuit. On Monday, he gamely performed “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” with guest host Chris Pratt on Jimmy Kimmel …
Read More »'Runaways': Why Marvel's YA-Superhero Show Could Be a Gamechanger
Molly Hernandez (Allegra Acosta) is 14 years old, and her body is changing. Everyone assumes she’s simply going through the turbulence of puberty, only she’s not suffering your typical preadolescent pains. Molly can crush steel with her bare hands. She can deadlift an SUV. She can fist-fight a dinosaur and …
Read More »Watch 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Cast Take Over 'Kimmel'
The cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and its director Rian Johnson took over Friday night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, where they discussed the upcoming blockbuster, its title and Johnson’s plans for an all-new Star Wars trilogy. The Last Jedi‘s central characters – played by Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Adam …
Read More »What Will Billboard's New Streaming Rules Really Mean?
Rap has dominated the Hot 100 this year. Five hip-hop tracks have taken the Number One spot, tying a chart record, and in April, rap singles singlehandedly accounted for half of the Top 10. It’s also been a banner year for Latin pop – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” …
Read More »Watch Spoon Perform Upbeat 'Do I Have to Talk You Into It?' on 'Fallon'
Spoon delivered a bracing performance of “Do I Have to Talk You Into It?” on The Tonight Show Monday. The track appears on the Austin rock outfit’s most recent album, Hot Thoughts. Onstage, Spoon built the dark, steady groove of “Do I Have to Talk You Into It?” and kept …
Read More »50th Anniversary Flashback: Life With Yeezus
On the morning of July 29th, 2010, Rolling Stone‘s Twitter account sent out a message to Kanye West. “Hey Kanye!” it read. “Since you’re in NYC, come visit the Rolling Stone offices and rap for us!” West had been previewing songs from his upcoming album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, …
Read More »Al Franken: 'SNL' Women Pen Letter of Support After Groping Accusation
Thirty-six women who worked with Al Franken on Saturday Night Livebothchastised and expressed solidarity with the former comedian and current Minnesota senator after he was accused of groping radio/TV host, Leeann Tweeden. The letter featured the signatures of writers and members of the production staff, including longtime producer Marci Klein …
Read More »See Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses' Live Tributes to AC/DC's Malcolm Young
Both Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses paid tribute to late AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young during their respective concerts Saturday night, hours after Young died at the age of 64 following a three-year battle with dementia. Foo Fighters, who have routinely performed AC/DC ‘s “Let There Be Rock” during the …
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