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“Citizen Kane” poster

Film + TV
“Citizen Kane” to Show at Hearst Castle for First Time Ever

Seventy-four years after its original release, and subsequent attempted takedown by William Randolph Hearst, Citizen Kane will be shown at…

February 10, 2015

2015. Kendrick Lamar “The Blacker The Berry” header album art

LISTEN: Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track “The Blacker The Berry”

Less than one day after his two Grammy wins for “i,” Kendrick Lamar has unveiled a new song. Dropping the track…

February 10, 2015

2015. Jungle, “Julia” video still

WATCH: Jungle Is Back with More Moves in New Video for “Julia”

The latest entry in the band’s music video danceology.

February 09, 2015

2015. “Magic Mike XXL” trailer

Film + TV
“You’re Welcome”: Magic Mike Is Back In First Trailer For “Magic Mike XXL”

He’s back for one last grind.

February 06, 2015

2015. “Lost River” trailer

Film + TV
WATCH: Ryan Gosling’s Directorial Debut (Finally) Has a (Strange) Trailer

Originally titled How to Catch a Monster, Lost River—Ryan Gosling‘s first directorial effort—has just released its first trailer. While the film…

February 04, 2015

1962. Harper Lee. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nelle_Harper_Lee.jpg

Art & Culture
Harper Lee’s Newly Discovered “To Kill a Mockingbird” Sequel Will Be Released This Year

Fifty-five years after the release of her Pulitzer Prize–winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee is now ready to release another…

February 03, 2015

2015. Will Ferrell on “The Tonight Show”

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WATCH: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Jimmy Fallon Compete in a Lip-Syncing Battle Royale

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is a strange show to wrap your head around. On the one hand, you’ve got…

February 02, 2015

2015. Kanye and North West, “Only One” video

WATCH: Kanye West Releases “Only One” Video, Directed By Spike Jonze

Usually known for his controversial, over-the-top, and undeniably creative music videos, it seems like Kanye West has opted for sweet…

January 30, 2015

2015. Courtney Barnett by Mia Mala McDonald.

WATCH: Courtney Barnett Shares Video for “Pedestrian at Best,” Announces New LP

After her combined EP collection, The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas, got a proper US release last year,…

January 29, 2015

2015. Zola Jesus. Photo by The One Point Eight

WATCH: Zola Jesus Releases Video For “Hunger”

Last fall, Zola Jesus released her solid fifth LP, Taiga. On that album was the raw track “Hunger,” which received a brand-new…

January 28, 2015

2015. Thomas Heatherwick, UK Pavilion, photo by Iwan Baan

Art & Culture
The Hammer Museum Teams Up With Burberry For “Provocations” Exhibit

While you might not know Thomas Heatherwick by name, it would be hard for you to not be aware of…

January 27, 2015

2015. Shlohmo press photo by Erika Miyagiwa

LISTEN: Shlohmo Shares Haunting New Track, “Buried”; Announces New LP

After the announcement of the Emerge From Smoke seven-inch and the dramatic, glitch-heavy track of the same name last month, it…

January 27, 2015

2015. Rosie from “The Jetsons”

Film + TV
Prepare to Head to the Future of the Past With “The Jetsons” Movie

Today Warner Bros. announced that it will be moving forward with plans to create a brand-new film based on the widely…

January 26, 2015

2015. “Transparent” season one screenshot

Film + TV
Stream “Transparent” For Free This Saturday (Tomorrow)

All ten episodes of Amazon’s Golden Globe–winning show will be available to watch for one day only.

January 23, 2015

2015. “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” trailer

Film + TV
WATCH: Ellie Kemper Discovers the Wonders of Modern Living in “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Trailer

This spring, we will finally be able to jump back into the creative minds of 30 Rock creators Tina Fey…

January 22, 2015

2015. Interpol, “Everything Is Wrong” music video still

WATCH: Follow Interpol on Their Way to Work in “Everything Is Wrong” Music Video

Most rock stars have limos, private cars, or tour busses shuttle them to and from each gig. It’s common knowledge that the…

January 22, 2015

2015. David Byrne “Contemporary Color” header

Art & Culture
David Byrne Announces a Musical and Visual Art Experiment: “Contemporary Color”

David Byrne is always one step ahead of the music world game, or is he one step to the side?…

January 21, 2015

The Museum of Modern Art, designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. Entrance at 53rd Street. © 2006Timothy Hursley

Art & Culture
Can They Do That?: MoMa Plans To Auction Off a Monet From Their Collection

It doesn’t seem farfetched to believe that once a work of art is donated to a museum, it’s there for…

January 21, 2015

2015. Belle and Sebastian, “Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance”

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Belle and Sebastian, “Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance”

While the group is still a respected baroque-pop mainstay, it’s clear, nine LPs in, that Murdoch and company are aware that the musical crown they wear is getting heavier and heavier.

January 20, 2015

2015. Howlin Rain press shot by Alissa Anderson.

LISTEN: Howlin Rain Shares Intimate New Track (and Video for) “Coliseum”

In a time of immense change and soul searching, there is something glorious and strangely beautiful about giving in, and…

January 16, 2015
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