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Art & Culture
Breaking: Woodford Reserve Master Taster Elizabeth O’Neill

“The alcohol industry is in my blood.”

May 05, 2016

Andrew Bird / photo by Reuben Cox

Under The Influence: Andrew Bird

As he prepares to release his thirteenth record, the LA-based singer/songwriter tells us how Zach Galifianakis, family life, and tiny particles all played a role in the making of “Are You Serious.”

March 24, 2016

1980, approximately. Bruce Springsteen press photo, cred David Gahr

Art & Culture
He Said, She Said: Wading Through the Merch of Bruce Springsteen’s “River” Tour

Prior to their pilgrimage to see The Boss on his current “River” Tour, two of our editors size up the merchandising options that await them using the preferred forum of pop-culture enthusiasts everywhere: the Gmail G-chat.

March 24, 2016

2016. Michael Phelps Under Armour ad

Art & Culture
WATCH: Look at Michael Phelps’s Olympic Training in New Commercial

The legendary swimmer cried when he first saw the Under Armour ad.

March 10, 2016

2016. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Film + TV
WATCH: Matt Damon Finally Makes it onto “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

“I’ve been figuratively carrying him for years!”

February 29, 2016

2012. MIA at the Super Bowl

Art & Culture
LISTEN: M.I.A. Releases a Semi-New Track, “Boom ADD”

“It’s NFL vs M.I.A. right now.”

February 25, 2016

Artist Francis Bacon in front of the left panel of his ‘Triptych’ (1983) at his Tate Gallery show, 1985. (Photo…

Art & Culture
Francis Bacon’s Last Painting Has Been Revealed

1991’s “Study of a Bull” is part of a “very private, private collection in London.”

February 23, 2016

2016. Marissa Nadler press photo by Ebru Yildiz

LISTEN: Marissa Nadler Shares “Janie in Love,” Announces Seventh LP

“Strangers” is out May 20 via Sacred Bones.

February 23, 2016
Art & Culture
Let’s Take Off in the Blue: Hopping Aboard the Pan Am Experience

One girl’s ticket to Air Hollywood’s elaborate dinner party, which reaches unfathomable heights without ever leaving the ground.

February 23, 2016

2016. Dr. Dog, “The Psychedelic Swamp”

Reviews
Dr. Dog, “The Psychedelic Swamp”

In the first season of “True Detective,” Matthew McConaughey’s character Rust Cohle says that time is a flat circle and “The Psychedelic Swamp,” Dr. Dog’s “new” album, might just prove that theory right.

February 17, 2016

2016. Walking Dead Hallmark Ecard tiled

Art & CultureFilm + TV
Show Someone You (Would) Care (to Eat Their Brains) This Valentine’s Day with “Walking Dead” Cards

Nothing says love like blood and guts?

February 10, 2016

2016. Jessica Williams on “The Daily Show” with Beyonce title.

Art & CultureFilm + TV
WATCH: Jessica Williams Unpacks the Importance of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Appearance on “The Daily Show”

Are you not entertained?

February 09, 2016

2016. Super Bowl halftime show screenshot. Beyonce, Coldplay, Bruno Mars

Art & Culture
Beyoncé Slays at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show featuring Coldplay and Bruno Mars

Shoutout to Mark Ronson for also showing up!

February 08, 2016

George Clooney in Hail, Caesar!

Film + TVReviews
Happily Ever After: “Hail, Caesar!” Is a Silver Screen Daydream

The Coen Brothers’ seventeenth film is a delightful appreciation of old Hollywood.

February 08, 2016

2016. Wet Don’t You cover hi-res

Reviews
Wet, “Don’t You”

“Don’t You”’s subject matter is brutal, but the record succeeds because it also isn’t a complete downer.

February 08, 2016

2016. Beyonce “Formation” music video

WATCH: Beyoncé Drops a Powerful New Song and Video for “Formation”

One day before she wins the Super Bowl…again.

February 06, 2016

Irving Welsh / credit not know

Art & CultureReviews
The Juice Is Gone: “A Decent Ride” Squanders its Glimpse of Humanity

Irvine Welsh’s latest novel just misses the emotional mark.

February 05, 2016

2016. “Doom” video game trailer

Art & Culture
WATCH: The Trailer for the “Doom” Reboot Will Scar You for Life

So many skulls being smashed in.

February 04, 2016

2016. Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy flavors

Art & Culture
Ben & Jerry’s Has Introduced New Non-Dairy Ice Cream Flavors

See? It does pay off to complain on the Internet!

February 03, 2016

2016. Focus Features title card

Film + TV
Focus Features Announces “The Lili Elbe Fellowship”

The program will help fund and mentor transgender film makers.

January 29, 2016
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