From “Rumours” to “Appetite for Destruction”: Inside the Record Plant’s legacy
Martin Porter and David Goggin’s “Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios” traces the extraordinary history of one of
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Everyone in America is a Marnie now
On my way to see “M3GAN 2.0” over the weekend, several moments caused me to stop and ponder whether I’m
Read moreBrad Pitt’s hollow race to redemption
If his roaring blockbuster of a comeback film, “F1: The Movie,” is to be believed, we are witnessing a Brad
Read more“Keeping you obsessed”: Netflix’s demons vs. hunters movie captures the mystical allure of K-pop
Friendship bracelets. Must-have merch. Idol worship. Global fame. Loyal fans who will give up a piece of their soul for
Read more“We know we’re on the right side of history”: Kneecap play Glastonbury despite BBC blackout
It’s almost remarkable how much ink has been spilled about Irish rap trio Kneecap. The act, whose music celebrates drug
Read moreNatasha Lyonne’s big AI problem
In this life, when we bear the weight of so much uncertainty, there is one hopeful fact that we can
Read more“How is it ever going to stop?”: Rod Stewart takes on Trump, Musk and the war in Gaza
Given he’s been a megawatt star for more than half a century, it’s odd to think that Rod Stewart has
Read moreThe best of 2025 . . . so far
Whether it was tooting on paper horns and slinging back champagne in a crowded bar, or watching the ball drop
Read moreBezos and Sánchez celebrate lavish Venetian wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were married this weekend in a breathtaking celebration set against the historic backdrop of Venice,
Read moreSadly, “Squid Game” may be right about democracy
The rules are always changing, even when they don’t appear to be. In the opening season of “Squid Game,” players
Read more“Kpop Demon Hunters” Korean food feast: From kimbap to ramyeon, but hold the kimchi
On Netflix’s “Kpop Demon Hunters,” the secret to fighting the good fight is having enough fuel. Therefore, Rumi, Mira and
Read moreBook bans are getting weirder, targeting cats, dogs and civic-minded grandmas
When the Instagram account of free-expression institution PEN America dropped successive posts last week about cat and dog related books
Read moreLow Cut Connie isn’t keeping quiet about finding it hard to be livin’ in the USA
You’re never too many songs into a Low Cut Connie show when bandleader Adam Weiner runs his hands across the
Read more“Grab your rhinestones!”: Dolly Parton announces first Vegas residency in over three decades
Given Dolly Parton‘s custom, rhinestone-encrusted getups, it’s somewhat shocking to learn that the country music legend hasn’t had a Las Vegas
Read more“The Pitt” has a diagnosis for what’s wrong with America
Like a lot of people, I lost my primary care physician to the pandemic. He didn’t die, it’s nothing like
Read moreAlison Bechdel faces her sellout fears
Alison Bechdel has been worried about selling out for decades. Not selling out of books — the award-winning graphic novelist
Read more“Some f**king guy from f**king Podunk”: Depp trashes reality TV stars, influencers
Even though he admits he fell into his fame largely by accident, Johnny Depp has no time for reality TV
Read moreShould the billionaire be a fan fave? “The Gilded Age” says yes
Titans of industry use the bones of giants who came before to build their empires. “The Gilded Age” blares that
Read more“I’m lucky,” says teen struck by lightning in Central Park
Fifteen-year-old Yassin Khalifa was struck by lightning this week while sheltering under a tree during a sudden thunderstorm in Central Park’s
Read more“Brokeback Mountain” broke hearts on the big screen, and it’s back to do it again
When Ang Lee’s seminal film (no pun intended, don’t even get me started) “Brokeback Mountain” hit theaters in the winter
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