Scott Mills to replace Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 afternoon show xBBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright has announced his weekday afternoon show is to end after more than 20 years. Wright said Radio 2’s boss had told him she wanted to do “something different” with his mid-afternoon slot. He will be replaced by Read more about Scott Mills to replace Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 afternoon show[…]

Trying to Capture the Life and Lyrics of That Wry Sage Leonard Cohen xThe directors, Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine (“Ballets Russes”), trace Cohen’s career from his early days in Montreal to his 21st-century renaissance, exploring his creative process, his spiritual search and how his perhaps best-known song, “Hallelujah,” … Go to Source Author: Nicolas Rapold Read more about Trying to Capture the Life and Lyrics of That Wry Sage Leonard Cohen[…]

‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Review: A Finalist for His Affection xA tepid Regency-era romance, “Mr. Malcolm’s List” hinges on Jeremy Malcolm (Sope Dirisu), a wealthy, aloof bachelor looking for a woman who meets his 10-point checklist for a suitable mate. The trouble starts when Malcolm rejects Julia Thistlewaite … Go to Source Author: Amy Nicholson A tepid Read more about ‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Review: A Finalist for His Affection[…]

R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison xKelly declined to address the court himself. His lawyer cited pending cases: a second federal trial in Illinois, slated to begin Aug. 15, and separate criminal charges in Minnesota. The charges include child pornography and obstruction of justice. Go to Source Author: Kelly declined to address Read more about R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison[…]

Former White House aide says Trump knew crowd was armed and told them to march xThe Jan. 6 committee held a hearing Tuesday with Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Mark Meadows aide, as a witness. The committee announced the hearing on Monday “to present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony” after saying there would … Go Read more about Former White House aide says Trump knew crowd was armed and told them to march[…]

Sam Gilliam, Abstract Artist of Drape Paintings, Dies at 88 xHis death was announced by the David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles and the Pace Gallery, New York. The cause was renal failure. Mr. Gilliam was twice an anomaly. As a Black artist he … Go to Source Author: Roberta Smith His death was announced by Read more about Sam Gilliam, Abstract Artist of Drape Paintings, Dies at 88[…]

Westworld: Let’s Talk about That Surprise Reappearance xThis post contains major spoilers for Westworld Season 4. Teddy is back. In the last few moments of the season 4 premiere of Westworld, the beloved character turned tragic killer, who died in Season … Go to Source Author: Yohana Desta This post contains major spoilers for Westworld Season Read more about Westworld: Let’s Talk about That Surprise Reappearance[…]

MUNA’s new album features growth and an ‘astral projection anthem’ xA new album by MUNA, out today, has it all: personal growth, influences from pop prophet Robyn and a song the band calls an “astral projection anthem.” Singer-songwriter Katie Gavin and bandmates Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson met in college, … Go to Source Author: Leila Read more about MUNA’s new album features growth and an ‘astral projection anthem’[…]

Yukon arts scene ‘so ahead’ of the NWT, say arts advocates and artists xRobyn McLeod, a fashion designer, left the N.W.T. to live in the Yukon over four years ago. After moving, she said she experienced more career opportunities. Just last month, her work was featured at the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival in Toronto. Go Read more about Yukon arts scene ‘so ahead’ of the NWT, say arts advocates and artists[…]

James Rado, co-creator of 1960s Broadway sensation ‘Hair,’ dies at 90 xJames Rado, who gave voice to the Age of Aquarius as the co-creator of “Hair,” the long-running hit that debuted in 1968 as Broadway’s first rock musical and featured a then-shocking scene of full nudity, died June 21 at a Manhattan hospital. Go to Read more about James Rado, co-creator of 1960s Broadway sensation ‘Hair,’ dies at 90[…]