On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, John Oliver examined America’s flawed disenfranchisement laws, which strip convicted felons of their voting rights – in some cases permanently. The host focused his analysis on Florida, the country’s “disenfranchisement capital.” Oliver opened by breaking down the laws on a national level, noting that an …
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On paper, the starring role in Teen Spirit — the directorial debut from theHandmaid’s Tale and Social Network actor Max Minghella — doesn’t sound much like Elle Fanning. The film follows Violet, the underdog teenage daughter of a Polish immigrant, as she competes on an American Idol-esque singing show. Minghella …
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Paul McCartney took over The Tonight Show Thursday as the Beatles legend performed “Come On to Me” off his new LP Egypt Station, talked his songwriting process, pranked elevator riders with Jimmy Fallon and danced with Kendall Jenner. During the interview portion, Fallon relayed a story about a dinner in …
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Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation isn’t going as smoothly as Republicans had hoped. Though they still have the ability to confirm President Trump’s latest pick for the high court without help from Democrats, the proceedings have been marred by protests, and Kavanaugh hasn’t been able to provide much ballast for …
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Fleetwood Mac debuted their new lineup by performing “The Chain” and “Gypsy” on Wednesday’s Ellen. The televised appearance marked the longtime band’s first time playing live alongside guitarists Mike Campbell, formerly of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Crowded House’s Neil Finn, both of whom stepped in after Fleetwood Mac …
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With more than a dozen Number One singles on the country charts, Carrie Underwood is not only one of the genre’s most successful and regularly played artists, but one of country radio’s most-played female acts in a genre that has increasingly come under fire for a lack of gender equality. …
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Village Voice, the iconic New York City alt-weekly that began publication in 1955, announced that it would cease production Friday, nearly a year after the Voice ended its print edition and moved to digital-only. “The Voice has been a key element of New York City journalism and is read around …
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The British Invasion vibes of Aaron Lee Tasjan, the pop-rock country of Cassadee Pope and the self-aware lyricism of Carson McHone help make up the 10 country and Americana songs you must hear now. Paul Brandt (featuring Lindsay Ell), “Bittersweet” Backed by guitar hero (and fellow Calgary native) Lindsay Ell, …
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Ed Sheeran will play himself in Danny Boyle‘s next film, which is based around a singer-songwriter who wakes up one morning and discovers he’s the only person in the world who remembers the Beatles, The Associated Press reports. Richard Curtis wrote the as-yet-untitled movie, while Himesh Patel will star as …
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Mr. Robot will end its acclaimed run with an expanded fourth season in 2019. Sam Esmail’s USA Network hacker drama, which was originally set to feature another eight episodes, will now wrap with 12 final installments, The Hollywood Reporter notes. The show’s writers worked in two installments to accommodate Esmail’s …
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