Akademiks is denying claims he sexually assaulted an ex-girlfriend along with two of his friends. The outspoken media personality took to his YouTube channel to explain his side of the story and admitted he helped the police in their investigation more than a year ago. “I was never arrested, it’s documented, Akademiks was never arrested,”
Month: January 2024
Some people argue with me that Jaws isn’t a horror movie. But I invite you to think of another movie that generated that much fear. As a kid, I was so scared of Jaws I was afraid of swimming in lakes, or being in my own bathtub. Raleigh, NC’s Into the Deep understands the terror
Rough Trade has announced that it will be opening a new store in Liverpool, which will be its biggest yet. The new instalment in Liverpool will mark the sixth branch in the UK for Rough Trade – following stores in Bristol, Nottingham and three shops in London. Although an exact opening date has not yet
What’s the recipe for some of history’s nastiest rock feuds? Take talented, outspoken and occasionally emotionally sensitive artists, then pit them against each other – in a competition that can’t possibly be measured in any objective way – for the hearts and wallets of the record- and ticket-buying public. Whether they disagree on political matters, argue
Whether he was making us laugh so hard our sides started to hurt in comedies like Mrs. Doubtfire and The Birdcage, excelling in more dramatic roles like in Good Will Hunting, and Dead Poets Society, or stealing the show in Aladdin, the late great Robin Williams was never short of a good line. As we
As the list of Eagles Songs Ranked Worst to Best shows, they made their legend in a veritable blink of an eye. There have been only seven studio albums and fewer than 90 songs. Only one of those studio efforts, 2007’s Long Road Out of Eden, arrived outside of a tight seven-year span in the ’70s that
Scar Lip rose from local rapper to national figure in 2023 with her “This is New York” single. The new year begins with the rapper addressing online fans making fun of her looks. “People telling me I’m not pretty, and that bothers me a little bit. Cause I believe I’m beautiful,” Scar Lip stated in
A special celebration took place the other night in Van Nuys, California that marked yet another year, as revelers hung out, sang songs, and all the while partied throughout the night. And while it was also New Year’s Eve, it was actually Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian‘s 60th birthday. That’s right — the big 6-0 came
Sharon Osbourne has opened up about the possibilities of bringing the Ozzfest festival back. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne: a rock’n’roll showman like no other Speaking on the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, Sharon – wife of former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne – was asked if Ozzfest, which last took place in 2018, could ever
Did you have too much fun last night? Well, as these hangover songs prove, some of rock’s biggest stars – including Peter Frampton, ZZ Top and Van Halen – know just how awful you’re feeling right about now. Whether they’re sharing their regrets about how they acted the night before, offering helpful suggestions about how
Jimmy has gone through his fair share of tough situations in Yellowstone, and the actor behind him, Jefferson White has too. We’ve seen Jimmy get bucked off horses, beaten up, branded with the Yellowstone Y, and more. However, the actor playing him also has some serious scars from filming Taylor Sheridan’s Western, and they are
It’s already difficult to even think about saying goodbye to The Coterie. It’s especially tough when Cierra Ramirez keeps delivering such raw and impressive performances. And keeping with the general dark tone of the season, Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 11 was a nerve-wracking, frustrating, emotional, and ominous opener as we head into the final
Never one to keep his emotions or his past hidden from the public, Jelly Roll acknowledges that he’s still very much a work in progress. In a new interview with the New York Times, the singer reflects on the demons and difficult times that have inspired so much of his music — and admits that those
Boosie Badazz has responded to backlash from social media users over his criticism of the lesbian romance in The Color Purple movie. The Baton Rouge-bred rapper came under fire after revealing he walked out of a screening of the movie, claiming scriptwriters were pushing an LGBTQ narrative. He took to X Tuesday (January 2), to
If there’s anything shitty metal gatekeepers love more than anything, it’s being the first person in a comment thread to tell you how much they hate Ghost and don’t think their music is metal enough. We’ve seen it all before and we’ll likely see a ton of it on this post. But that’s neither here
Heart have played their first live shows together in almost half a decade around and on New Years Eve. The first date took place on December 27 at a more intimate venue, the Yaamava Theatre in Highland, California. The rock band then played two other arena shows in California and their hometown of Seattle on
Nicki Minaj has countless hits to her name, but there’s one smash single she just can’t stand — so much so that she doesn’t plan on performing it ever again. Minaj made her feelings about the upbeat dance-pop song known loud and clear during her performance in Miami on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31). As
As we head into 2024, Marvel Studios fans only have one movie to circle on the upcoming calendar: Shawn Levy’s Deadpool 3, which will arrive in theaters in July and follow Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) on a multiversal adventure… at least, that’s what we think the sequel is going to be about.
Forty-nine years ago today, on Jan. 2, 1975, Austin City Limits premiered on PBS. The show’s inaugural episode, which aired as part of a PBS pledge drive, featured Willie Nelson as its very first guest. ACL‘s original first episode actually taped on Oct. 13, 1974, and included an appearance by BW Stevenson. But when that recording was found unusable, Nelson
Kay Eye prides himself in his lyricism and melodies, a breath of fresh air in the music industry. His upbringing on Chicago’s westside is what fuels his desire to be great, while always making it his mission to create music with substance. Kay Eye describes himself as “a man of many gifts.” He adds, “I’m a