As it arrives on Disney+, some are skeptical that a musical about white slaveholders can speak to a moment in which long-held American narratives are being forcefully debunked
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 192,000-mark; death toll reaches 3,903
The coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 192,000-mark after 4,044 new Covid-19 infections were detected in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday. 148 more people died due to the deadly virus in the country, taking the death toll to 3,903. With the detection of 4,044 new cases in the last 24 hours, the coronavirus tally in the country n […]
Aminé Goes on a Quarantine Cruise in ‘Riri’ Video
Aminé’s “Riri” video may not feature Rihanna herself, as he joked on Twitter, but that doesn’t make the visuals any less stunning. In the video, which was released on Wednesday, Aminé pokes his head out of a white convertible and cruises around mansions in Los Angeles. Co-directed by the rapper and…
Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Paints a Better Self-Portrait
For six decades, Bob Dylan has proven completely peerless. His lyrics especially have redefined risk-taking and boundary-pushing in popular song. His eyes have always been on the horizon. On his 39th studio album, he looks inward to explore the undiscovered country of his own heart, mind, and creative process. Rough and Rowdy Days is a typically…
One of America’s Fiercest Media Critics Is Back With a Warning
Jon Stewart on his new satirical film, Irresistible, and the simplistic narratives that fuel the U.S. political system
Wisconsin Nü Metal Festival to Take Place Next Month Despite Expert Warnings
A 2,500-person music festival is set to take place in Wisconsin next month, giving fans “the choice and ability to social distance” despite local health department warnings to not attend large gatherings. The Ringle-based music festival — originally promoted as COVID Herd Immunity Fest — is set to take place from July 16-18…
Brendon Urie Shreds Trump For Using Panic! At The Disco Song At Arizona Rally
“The highest hope we have is voting this monster out in November,” the two-time Grammy nominee tweeted.
10 Streaming Movies to Take a Chance On
Tired of searching for good movies to stream and looking for something off the beaten path? We did the work for you.
‘Athlete A’ Review: A Web of Abuse and Cover-Ups Come to Light
A new documentary from Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk delves into the years of ignored sexual abuse of girls and young women by the Olympic doctor Larry Nassar.
‘Nobody Knows I’m Here’ Review: Letting a Repressed Tune Ring Out
Gaspar Antillo makes a narrative strategy out of withheld information, abrupt elisions and possible fantasy sequences in his debut feature.
DACA Was Made Possible By Young LGBTQ+ Immigrants. Now We Must Fight For Them, Too
Jorge Gutierrez, founder of Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, pens an op-ed calling for the protection of LGBTQ+ immigrants in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold DACA.
Pride Month: Remembering The Most Impactful LGBTQ+ Moments On MTV
In honor of Pride Month, here’s a look back at impactful LGBT moments featured on MTV.
Pandemic Photography: Capturing Photos Of Empty Places
Between March and June 2020, a spate of pandemic photography—by professionals and ordinary folk—captured haunting images of how life had been interrupted for many millions of people around the globe.
Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie marry in a secret ceremony
Dennis Quaid and his fiancée Laura Savoie have made it official.
MTV Is Going Back To The ’90s With A Nostalgia-Filled Marathon
MTV is having a special Flashback Friday marathon — get the details!