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David Starkey. (David Levenson/Getty) David Starkey issued an apology Monday (July 6) after fielding intense accusations of racism for suggesting that slavery was not genocide because there are “so many damn Blacks” in Britain and Africa. The author of several books about Henry VIII and his wives, and a frequent guest on British television and
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Dave Chappelle threw a socially-distanced music festival in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio during the July 4 weekend, as Spin and Cincinnati’s CityBeat point out. Guest performers included Erykah Badu, Common, Questlove, Talib Kweli, Michelle Wolf, Tiffany Haddish, Michael Che, Jon Hamm, and Chappelle himself. According to Spin, Chappelle covered Radiohead’s “Creep,” Badu did
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Pristine strings, shimmering keys and a beefy percussion combine forces to make a backdrop as elegant as it is ethereally pop-friendly in the new single from Johnnie Mikel, “Nothing to Lose,” but despite their amalgamation of power, it pales in comparison to what this singer can do with his voice alone. Mikel isn’t afraid to
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Following the loss of her husband, Amanda Kloots is reflecting on the silver linings.  On Sunday, the professional dancer and trainer shared devastating news: after contracting coronavirus and a months-long hospital battle, her husband, Tony nominee Nick Cordero, had died.  “God has another angel in heaven now,” she wrote publicly on Instagram. “My darling husband passed away
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Ennio Morricone has died at the age of 91, Italian news media and The New York Times report. The Oscar–winning Italian composer, whose spaghetti western soundtracks helped to define the genre, was hospitalized last week after he fell and fractured his femur, his lawyer told the Times. As well as spectacular scores for Sergio Leone
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Hollywood is in mourning over the loss of Nick Cordero.  On Sunday, July 5, Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, confirmed that the Broadway star had passed away after spending 95 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19 and other subsequent health issues. He was 41 and leaves behind a 1-year-old son, Elvis.  After first testing positive for coronavirus in March,
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Elton John has been honored with his very own official UK coin. The Royal Mint announced the accolade, marking the second installment of their “Music Legends” collection (the first coin was minted in honor of Queen). “It really is a fabulous honour to be recognised in this way,” Elton John said in a press release.
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Gigi Hadid is setting the record straight. The 25-year-old supermodel recently called out a publication for posting an article that suggested she’s been “disguising” her growing baby bump with her fashion choices. Earlier this week, British Vogue published a story about Gigi’s pregnancy. The outlet explained that during an Instagram Live, the supermodel answered a fan’s question about not having “a tummy.” The 25-year-old
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Today (July 3), Bandcamp is once again waiving its share of revenue and giving all proceeds to artists and labels. To celebrate the occasion, a wide variety of independent labels and artists have announced new music, special merch, and other releases. Among the participating labels are Merge, Sub Pop, Father/Daughter, No Quarter, Fat Possum, and
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Ian Isiah has shared a video for the new song “Loose Truth,” from his upcoming Chromeo-produced project AUNTIE. The video was directed by Thuan Tran and follows Isiah interacting with “essential workers, first responders, business owners, activists, artists, friends and family members” throughout Brooklyn. Check it out below, and scroll down for Isiah’s statement on
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Kanye West has his sights set on the White House—again.  The rapper marked the Fourth of July holiday with a major announcement regarding his plan to run for president this year.  “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,” Kanye, 43, tweeted on Saturday evening. “I am
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ML Buch has released her debut album, Skinned. The Danish singer, producer, and composer of baroque synth symphonies and dream-pop nuggets announced the album early last year, before quietly delaying its release and receding from the public eye. Now, as suddenly as she vanished, Buch is back: the 10-track LP is now streaming on Bandcamp,
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