Author: James Evenden

Hear through: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Extra Platforms In 2008, when the “Jesus Is a Good friend of Mine” video blew up on YouTube, it appeared virtually too good to be true. An early ’80s Christian ska video from public entry tv? Was this even actual? The video is hilariously of its time, the lyrics are non secular but additionally sort of foolish, and the ska music at its core — extremely — is definitely good! On this episode of In Protection of Ska, the gang will get into the true story of the ska-tastic piece of web historical past. Hear above, or…

After a lauded theatrical run, Depraved: Half One will start streaming completely on Peacock on March twenty first. Along with Depraved’s arrival, Peacock may also host the Sing-Alongside model of the movie, which landed in theaters on Christmas Day. Plus, Peacock is getting the complete “Defying Gravity” assortment of Depraved bonus content material. The gathering contains the NBC particular Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Depraved, which options stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reflecting on their Depraved journeys alongside solid members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. There’s additionally the Making of…

Okay-pop superstars BLACKPINK are returning to the street this 12 months. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have formally introduced a 2025 world tour, together with a string of US and Canadian exhibits happening in July. Get BLACKPINK Tickets Right here After launching in Seoul, the extremely anticipated run of restricted summer season exhibits will proceed with 4 North American stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. Then, BLACKPINK will head to Europe to go to Paris, Milan, and Barcelona. The 2025 trek will conclude on the iconic Wembley Stadium, making BLACKPINK the primary Okay-pop lady group to headline…

Queen legend Brian Might has teamed up with Gibson for the brand new limited-edition SJ-200 12-string acoustic guitar. A run of solely 100 of the guitars has been produced. The SJ-200 in 12-String type is uncommon, and this one is especially particular. Handcrafted by Gibson’s luthiers, the guitar options designs and specs from Might himself, together with one distinct modification to make it sound not like every other Gibson 12-String mannequin: The strings are mounted in reverse order, with the thicker strings on the prime, adopted by the octave strings beneath. Purchase the Brian Might SJ-200 12-String on Reverb “The…

A$AP Rocky has been discovered not responsible on two counts of first-degree assault The Harlem rapper was charged with assault with a firearm in connection to the alleged November 2021 taking pictures of his former collaborator, A$AP Relli. The incident occurred within the Hollywood space throughout an argument between the 2 artists. He confronted as much as 24 years in jail after turning down a plea deal for 180 days in jail. Whereas on the stand, Relli testified Rocky pointed a gun at his abdomen and head through the starting of their confrontation earlier than later firing the pictures that grazed…

Over the weekend, a first-look photograph for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of epic poem The Odyssey revealed Matt Damon in Odysseus mode, full with a helmet and cloak that’s proper according to our expectations for sword-and-sandal productions. As a result of it was launched on the Web, although, it was instantly criticized by each novice {and professional} historians for a scarcity of historic accuracy. The chief level of rivalry revolves across the helmet, as a result of in The Iliad (the prequel to The Odyssey) authentic creator Homer describes the “cleverly made” leather-based helmet Odysseus is given for a raid…

Rick Buckler, drummer for legendary UK rock band The Jam, has died on the age of 69. An announcement from his household states that Buckler “handed away peacefully on Monday night in Woking after a brief sickness with household by his aspect.” The Jam’s Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton each paid tribute to their late bandmate, with Weller stating, “I’m shocked and saddened by Rick’s passing. I’m considering again to us all rehearsing in my bed room in Stanley Street, Woking. To all of the pubs and golf equipment we performed at as youngsters, to finally making a report. What…

Like many reveals on Apple TV+, the primary season of Severance arrived on the streaming platform with little fanfare. Regardless of having among the finest programming on the market proper now, the streamer hasn’t all the time hit its marks in the case of promotion — however because the 9 episodes unfolded in weekly installments, phrase of mouth did its job, and a robust spherical of nominations via awards season additional piqued curiosity. The years-long wait between seasons — on an unbelievably brutal cliffhanger, no much less — was nothing wanting agonizing. However director Ben Stiller and sequence creator Dan Erickson took their…

SNL50: The Anniversary Particular, itself the climax of weeks of celebratory documentaries and reside specials celebrating Saturday Evening Reside, was delivered to a rock and roll shut by Paul McCartney, who carried out a Beatles medley together with “Golden Slumbers,” “Carry That Weight,” and “The Finish.” That closing track may have been a direct nod to certainly one of McCartney’s most well-known appearances on SNL, reverse Chris Farley. Within the February thirteenth, 1993 episode of SNL, McCartney was the present’s musical visitor but in addition made an look on “The Chris Farley Present” (one of the vital relatable sketches ever…

A Day to Keep in mind have shock launched their new album as a physical-first drop. Two new singles, “Make It Make Sense” and “LeBron,” can be found to stream now (hear beneath) The cheekily titled A Day To Keep in mind’s Massive Ole Album Vol. 1 is now obtainable on vinyl and CD by way of on-line retailers and brick-and-mortar outlets. To rejoice the event, almost 50 report shops are internet hosting listening occasions for the brand new album. In the meantime, a full digital launch on streaming providers is about for March twenty first. Opening up the report,…