Yayoi Kusama, Visionary Artist Who Created a Universe of Dots, Dies at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who transformed dots, mirrors and pumpkins into an unmistakable visual universe, has died at 97. Kusama died Aug. 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, according to her studio, bringing to a close a career that stretched across more than seven decades and ultimately made her one of the world’s most […]

Yayoi Kusama, la artista visionaria que creó un universo de puntos, muere a los 97 años

Yayoi Kusama, la artista japonesa que transformó puntos, espejos y calabazas en un universo visual inconfundible, murió a los 97 años. Kusama falleció el 14 de agosto en un hospital de Tokio, según informó su estudio, poniendo fin a una trayectoria de más de siete décadas que finalmente la convirtió en una de las artistas […]

Tim Curry, inolvidable estrella de Rocky Horror y Clue, muere a los 80 años

Tim Curry, el inconfundible actor británico cuyo estilo teatral, poderosa voz y talento para interpretar personajes maravillosamente excéntricos lo convirtieron en un referente de la cultura popular durante generaciones, murió a los 80 años. Curry murió en paz el martes en su casa de Los Ángeles, según informó su representante de muchos años, Marcia Hurwitz. […]

Tim Curry, Unforgettable Star of Rocky Horror and Clue, Dies at 80

Tim Curry, the unmistakable British actor whose theatrical flair, booming voice and talent for playing wonderfully eccentric characters made him a pop-culture fixture for generations, has died at 80. Curry died peacefully Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz. A specific cause of death was not immediately announced. […]

Rare Beatles Tape Reveals “Day Tripper” Before Its Famous Riff

More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]

Snoop Dogg Biopic Adds Kurupt, Nate Dogg and More to Growing Cast

Universal Pictures is filling out the world surrounding Snoop Dogg as its upcoming biopic adds several familiar names from the rapper’s personal life and West Coast hip-hop history. Laya DeLeon Hayes, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne and Jonica Booth have joined the cast of Snoop, the feature film chronicling the life and career of the Long […]

Harry Styles Honors Dolly Parton With Moving Madison Square Garden Tribute

Harry Styles turned Madison Square Garden into a celebration of Dolly Parton as he honored the country music legend during his New York City concert Wednesday night. During the Aug. 26 stop on his Together, Together tour, Styles took time to recognize the musicians who helped inspire his own career, singling out Parton and offering […]

Inter Arma Celebrates 20 Years With Special East Coast Tour

Inter Arma is marking two decades of heavy music with a special East Coast tour, giving longtime fans a chance to hear material pulled from across the band’s sprawling catalog. The Richmond, Virginia group will launch its 20th anniversary run October 8 in Atlanta before traveling through several East Coast cities and wrapping things up […]

In a Strange Twist of Fate, the First Major Atlantic Tropical Storm of the Year will be “Dolly”

Dolly Parton smiles and waves at an event

A large tropical wave of low pressure emerged off the coast of Africa at the start of this week. It has a high chance of becoming the next tropical depression, but it faces significant obstacles to further development and could struggle to intensify into a tropical storm or hurricane by next week. As AccuWeather reports, the next […]

What the $18B Meta Settlement Means for YOU

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On Wednesday, Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every state in a bipartisan effort. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, the settlement resolved a pivotal […]