Thursday, June 19

Second Take: Fans have the ability to hold artists accountable and should do so more frequently

Lights aren’t the only thing blinding The Weeknd’s fanbase. The Canadian artist, born Abel Tesfaye, was recently under fire for his tone-deaf reaction to a Rolling Stone article detailing the allegations of gross misogyny on the set of his upcoming HBO show, “The Idol.” Rather than apologizing or directly addressing the contents of the article, The Weeknd, a cast member and co-creator, tweeted “Did we upset you?” alongside a clip from the show in which his character chastises the publication. Read more...

Photo: (By Isabella Lee/Illustrations director)





Film review: ‘Scream VI’ plays it safe with familiar settings, scare tactics

Ghostface is slicing through the Big Apple – albeit with a slightly dull blade. “Scream VI,” the latest chapter in the popular horror franchise, follows the survivors of the killings in the previous film as they try to navigate a fresh start in New York City. Read more...

Photo: Ghostface stands holding a knife in “Scream VI.” The film premiered March 10. (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)


Album review: Miley Cyrus’ ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ swims with bold pop despite tonal mismatch

This post was updated March 12 at 8:17 p.m. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows in Miley Cyrus’ “Endless Summer Vacation.” Released March 10, “Endless Summer Vacation” showcases a mix of bubbly, upbeat songs with several somber ones, cumulating in a conflicting love story. Read more...

Photo: In front of a blue gradient background, Miley Cyrus hangs from a metal bar on the cover of her eighth studio album, “Endless Summer Vacation,” which was released Friday. (Courtesy of Smiley Miley Inc. and Columbia Records)


Album review: Kali Uchis delivers luscious romance in ‘Red Moon in Venus’ despite repetitiveness

This post was updated March 7 at 9:01 p.m. After nearly three years, Kali Uchis is uplifting fans’ blues in shades of celestial red.   Following the 2020 release of her sophomore album, “Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios),” the Colombian American singer has returned with “Red Moon in Venus.” Uchis examines love in all its forms through hauntingly lush, breathy vocals and her signature blend of Latin influences. Read more...

Photo: Posing in front of an orange gradient, Kali Uchis looks to the right while wearing a crown of butterflies on the cover of her third album, “Red Moon in Venus.” (Courtesy of Geffen Records)



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