For Nigel Tufnel Day, A Serious Consideration Of The Music Of Spinal Tap

 Posted on September 12, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1288 words  |  Aldo Pusey

As you may know, November 11, 2011 — 11/11/11 — is "Nigel Tufnel Day," in honor of the amplifiers that "go to 11," introduced by Tufnel (played by Christopher Guest) in the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap. In honor of Nigel's very special day, contributors Elizabeth Nelson and Timothy Bracy examine a piece of pop-culture iconography. Some are reluctant to say it, or perhaps too blinkered and myopic to even acknowledge it, but the inextricable reality is that the history of rock and roll is a bell curve. [Read More]

In Conversation: Karen O

 Posted on September 12, 2024  |  34 minutes  |  7032 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer will give in to her urges, so long as she’s onstage. Photo: Daria Kobayashi Ritch Photo: Daria Kobayashi Ritch Listen for the splintering yowl and you’ll hear Karen O attempting an exorcism. Her shows with her band, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, in the early 2000s were crotch-grabbing, microphone-fellating, olive-oil-drizzling art-punk chaos, performed in outfits by costume designer and artist Christian Joy that looked like the next morning’s hangover. [Read More]

M&S x Ghost Just Launched 19 Beautiful Summer Dresses

 Posted on September 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  158 words  |  Martina Birk

"We're bringing back favourites", explained Maddy Evans, Head of Womenswear Buying, "including the polka dot and ditsy floral and introducing new playful designs, featuring strawberries, cherries, and seashells; things typically associated with British Summertime." "The collaboration has proved incredibly popular with customers since launch and continues to offer elevated Summer styles that can be dressed up or down and will transition through the season and beyond.” The 43 summer dresses you're seeing all over Instagram [Read More]

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Asks For Mercy On New Single "Mr Grim Reaper"

 Posted on September 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  258 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

One of the most consistent rappers of this generation, not many weeks pass by without us hearing from YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The Baton Rouge-raised 22-year-old artist is fresh off the release of his new mixtape, Colors, but he's still focusing on releasing more new music, dropping his latest single "Mr. Grim Reaper" on YouTube on Tuesday (February 8). The song has a reflective tone throughout as YoungBoy Never Broke Again speaks with the Grim Reaper, asking why many of his friends were taken away from him at such a young age. [Read More]

Chelsea defender David Luiz proposes to girlfriend Bruna Loureiro

 Posted on September 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  274 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Chelsea defender David Luiz is known for his style and showmanship on the pitch - and he has brought that into his personal life as well. The Brazilian proposed to girlfriend Bruna Loureiro in a video posted to social media on Thursday. Luiz was backed up by silver fireworks and a lights show as he went down on one knee to ask Loureiro to marry him - and she said yes. [Read More]

How Much Is Pacman Jones Worth

 Posted on September 11, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  920 words  |  Aldo Pusey

How Much Is Pacman Jones Worth in 2023: 5 Interesting Facts Adam “Pacman” Jones is a former professional American football player who gained notoriety for his on and off-field antics throughout his career. Known for his exceptional talent as a cornerback and return specialist, Jones played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. With a turbulent past and numerous legal issues, many wonder how much Pacman Jones is worth in 2023. [Read More]

What Happened to Bob Dylans Voice? A Doctor Explains

 Posted on September 11, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  763 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Bob Dylan has never had to rely on the purity of his croon to get his vocal point across. But as the years have gone by, the grit in the great man’s voice has gone from fine to extra-coarse, to put things in sandpaper terms. (David Bowie terms, too: He famously compared Dylan’s voice to “sand and glue.”) Dylan has put his careworn vocal cords to a curious test on his newest album, Shadows in the Night, out February 3, which features songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and other golden-voiced singers. [Read More]

Who is Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for speaker of the House from Minnesota who pulled out hour

 Posted on September 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  56 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a…

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You Probably Don't Want To Know About Haiti's Sewage Problems

 Posted on September 11, 2024  |  13 minutes  |  2741 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

The rain began on Good Friday. It fell into the roofless ruins of Port-au-Prince's Catholic cathedral. It swirled through stalls in the market downtown. In the hills above Haiti's capital, the rain ran off the clay roof tiles of upscale homes. No matter where the rain fell, it was all destined for the same place: the system of concrete canals that cut through the city and down to the sea. [Read More]