The great Ann Patchett’s 10th novel, Whistler, will surprise you not just once but several times—but Patchett’s surprises are as sad as they are pleasurable. Most of Whistler’s characters, after all, are at an age when the wistful backward glance is a thing. One of the younger characters, and the sometime narrator of the book,
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Greg Dulli’s long-running rock group the Afghan Whigs are back with their first LP in four years. In addition to plotting a fall tour, the band has announced a new album, Soft Control, which arrives August 21 via Royal Cream/BMG. Listen to the lead single “Jungle Roux” below. Soft Control is the Afghan Whigs’ 10th
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MANGO announces that Jonathan Andic has decided to temporarily step away from his responsibilities within the company, as he explained in an open letter issued today. In an internal communication addressed to MANGO employees, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Toni Ruiz conveyed to Jonathan Andic his utmost respect, understanding and support. In his message, Ruiz
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Amazon Music is once again streaming select performances from Primavera Sound Barcelona, which is already underway in the Spanish city. The 2026 edition will livestream on Thursday, June 4; Friday, June, 5; and Saturday, June 6. The broadcast begins each day at 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time on the Amazon Music channels on Twitch and
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Heterosexual actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery on Wednesday related to a February incident in which he assaulted two men and called them “fa***ts” during an altercation amid the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana. LaBeouf insinuated that the altercation occurred because of inappropriate touching from the men, though
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