An 11-year-old survivor of themass shooting at Robb Elementaryin Uvalde, Texas, described the moment the gunman shot her teacher and how she pretended to be dead in an interview withCNN. Miah Cerrillo said her teachers found out there was an active shooter in the school while the class was watching …
Read More »The Future of Music Videos: Ganser Tap the Potential of Immersive LED Tech
If you’d taken a wrong turn on the expansive-looking film set for Chicago post-punk group Ganser’s latest music videos, you might have accidentally crashed into a wall. That’s because rather than shoot outside or use a green-screen background, the band tried out an LED Volume backdrop — essentially an array …
Read More »'Better Call Saul' Midseason Finale Recap: The Return — and Retribution — of Lalo
A review of the Better Call Saul mid-season finale, “Plan and Execution,” coming up just as soon as I represent the views of the equipment center… “You’re perfect for each other. You have a piece missing.” —Howard Early in “Plan and Execution,” a young HHM associate named Cary is so …
Read More »Russia's Invasion Will Keep Killing Ukrainians for Decades After the War Ends
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is poisoning the country’s land, air, water, and climate in a way that will have longstanding repercussions, according to the Ukrainian government and organizations on the ground. Ukraine’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources has recorded at least 1,200 environmental disasters in the two-plus months …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Morphs Into Everyone From Kanye to Will Smith in Bonkers 'The Heart Part 5' Video
Kendrick Lamar shared a new single and music video for “The Heart Part 5” ahead of the release of his upcoming album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, scheduled for release on May 13th. The track rides a flip of Marvin Gaye’s 1976 single “I Want You,” and finds Lamar …
Read More »Dave Chappelle Tackled Onstage During Hollywood Bowl Performance
Dave Chappelle was attacked Tuesday night in Los Angeles by a man who rushed the stage and tackled the comedian during an event at the Hollywood Bowl. According to NBC News, authorities identified the suspect as Isaiah Lee, 23. A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said Lee — who faces …
Read More »Jack Harlow Taps Drake, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake for 'Come Home the Kids Miss You'
In the days leading up to his sophomore album release, Jack Harlow has been in major teaser mode. It started with a post teasing a song with the hook: “Dua Lipa, I’m tryna do more with her than do a feature.” Then, there was the psychological thriller-esque album trailer starring …
Read More »Wynonna Judd Celebrates Late Mom Naomi at Country Music Hall of Fame: 'Though My Heart Is Broken, I Will Continue to Sing'
One day after Naomi Judd’s death, her daughters Wynonna and Ashley took the stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame to pay tribute to their mother and celebrate the induction of Naomi and Wynonna’s mother-daughter duo, the Judds. Also being inducted at the ceremony were the late Ray Charles, …
Read More »Biden Says He's Considering Cancelling 'Some' Student Loan Debt
President Joe Biden said at a press conference Thursday that he is considering a plan to cancel “some” federal student loan debt, and would make a decision in the next few weeks. “I am not considering $50,000 debt reduction, but I am in the process of taking a hard look …
Read More »Inside the Cathartic Bliss of Drain Gang, Gen Z's Emo Torchbearers
Last month, in the expansive parking lot of a door factory turned music venue in Queens, I found myself submerged within a throng of young people waiting to get into the second night of the Swedish music collective Drain Gang’s sold-out New York performances. The crowd chattered excitedly over one …
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