Entertainment

November 29, 2024

Watch A Japanese Band Deliver A Soulful Performance Of A Bluegrass Classic

Bluegrass was created in the Appalachian region in the 1940s. Since then, its off-beat, uplifting sounds have made their way around the United States—and the world. Not only have people abroad been listening to bluegrass recordings, but they are also performing them in masterful ways that add their own brand of charm. One of the best examples is the Japanese bluegrass band Redbull, which both bluegrass experts and casual listeners have praised for their interpretations.

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November 18, 2024

Stunning Limited-Edition Blueprint Poster Celebrates the Golden Heritage of Rock and Roll

Originally introduced by Sir John Herschel in 1842, the blueprint serves as an essential tool within technical planning, engineering, and architecture. The UK-based design studio Dorothy has cleverly reimagined the blueprint into intricate posters that map everything from jazz legends to hip-hop history. The studio’s new limited-edition blueprint poster celebrates rock and roll, and features over 1,400 iconic musicians, artists, songwriters, and producers that have impacted the genre.

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November 1, 2024

Anna Kendrick Donates All of Her Income From ‘Woman of the Hour’ Film to Victims of Violent Crime

Best known for her lighthearted and comedic roles in Pitch Perfect and A Simple Favor, Anna Kendrick recently shifted to a darker genre. In her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, she both stars in and directs this gripping true-crime thriller based on the real-life story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, also known as “The Dating Game Killer.

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October 25, 2024

Andrew Garfield Opens to Elmo on ‘Sesame Street’ About Grief After Losing His Mom

Grief is a difficult topic to address at any age. Sesame Street, which has been at the forefront of mental health conversations with children, recently had a visitor who knows this feeling all too well—Andrew Garfield. The actor, who lost his mother, Lynn, in 2019, had a heartfelt conversation about how he has been processing the loss ever since.

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