Modest Mouse Drops Guitarist Simon O’Connor From Upcoming Tour and more — today's culture signal.
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RSS →Guitarist was accused of sending inappropriate messages to teenage fan on social media; Les Savy Fav's Seth Jabour enlisted to take O'Connor's place
Experts say the group's decision reflects their unique status in the industry
The track, which arrives days after Simon revealed her recent Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, is off her upcoming album Comes in Waves
Boy George Drops Out of London ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Production Following Backlash to Pro-Israel Song and more — today's culture signal.
Boy George has dropped out of a London production of “Jesus Chris Superstar” just days after releasing the controversial pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again.” Paul Kemsley, George’s manager, released a statement on social media that he had decided that the Culture Club singer wo
Electronic Arts is set to close its previously announced $55 billion go-private deal next week, according to the video game publishing giant. In a document filed with the SEC Thursday, the “Battlefield 6” and “The Sims” publisher disclosed: “As of July 30, 2026, all regulatory ap
Donna Mills, one of the best known television stars of the 1980s thanks to her role as Abby Cunningham on the CBS primetime soap “Knots Landing,” is throwing fans a surprise by joining OnlyFans at 85 years old. “I’ve always appreciated the incredible support and encouragement I’v
Paramount+ announced “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live)” will premiere Aug. 6 on the streaming service. The concert movie was released in theaters on May 8 and has grossed $10 million in the United States and Canada to date, plus $27 million worldwide. Eilish
Lululemon’s Major League Baseball Collab Reworks the Brand’s Bestselling Pieces as Fan Merch and more — today's culture signal.
The Lululemon MLB collection pairs official team colors and logos with the brand’s line of athleisure wear, outerwear, and accessories
The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners on
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JSON →Hannah Einbinder says working with Gillian Anderson on the new film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” has actually given her a new perspective on the end of “Hacks” and its legacy. “Doing all this press with Gillian for the movie, she talks about ‘X-Files’ constantly,” Einbi
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a screening of “Practical Magic” on Saturday night in L.A. Attendees came to the place, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, for magic — and many, many Midnight Margaritas — but few expected an appearance by the Owens sist
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is shaping up to be a big hit at the box office, challenging 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” for the biggest North American movie opening of all time. Now, fans can also compete in a different type of challenge, with toymaker Hasbro re-releasing a number of
Longtime character actor who specialized in mobster roles also appeared in Goodfellas, Carlito's Way, and Made
As horror fans eagerly await the next chapter in Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgård) horrifying reign of terror, “It: Welcome to Derry” co-creator Andy Muschietti has shared some details on the current status of Season 2. “We’re very excited, we’re in the writers’ room right now,” Musch
In a title bout for the championship, American Lamont Roach, Jr. takes on Mexican boxer William Zepeda in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? The vacant WBC Lightweight title belt. At the end of the match, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with a draw.
Vincent Pastore, who is best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 80. Pastore was a key player on the first two seasons of “The Sopranos,” and helped deliver one of the mob drama’s most iconic moments. In
Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Most of the sets scheduled within that three-hour window have been canceled, with a few exceptions. K-pop group Cortis, who have been moved to later this afternoon, will be performing for 40 minutes rather than
"Wild Inside" feels like the vérité version of the greatest children’s novel E.B. White never wrote.
After a thrilling and dazzling Night of Champions, WWE travels to Minnesota for an epic WWE SummerSlam — a premium live event starting on Saturday, Aug. 1. The two-night event features six title bouts, including matches for the Women’s World Championship, World Heavyweight Champi
Vin Diesel has read the script for the 11th “Fast & Furious” film, and he is singing its praises. “I just read the ‘Fast Forever’ script by [Michael Lesslie]. It is the best script I have read in decades,” Diesel wrote on Instagram. “I am still crying…” The post was shared alongs
Days after nostalgic MSG run, jam band provides Fenway Park with the biggest "bust out" in Phistory
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