While audiences wait for Ben Affleck's Batman movie, this unusual thriller is just comic-book-like enough to tide them over. Say what you will about Ben Affleck as Batman, or Jack Ryan, or any number of other action heroes that have seemed to be a stretch for the boy-next-door star, but Affleck is a terrific fit for “The Accountant,” in which he plays an autistic assassin. Though his choice in material […]
Singer-songwriter awarded for ‘having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition’ Bob Dylan was named the surprise winner of the Nobel prize for literature in Stockholm today “for having created new poetic expressions with the great American song tradition”. Speaking to reporters after the announcement, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, Sara Danius said she “hoped” the Academy would not be criticised for its choice. “The […]
The Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones was one of the great musical rivalries of the Sixties. So it was “strange,” as Mick Jagger himself said, to see the Stones pay tribute to the Fab Four at the Desert Trip festival by performing their 1969 Abbey Road song “Come Together.” The Rolling Stones kicked off the inaugural Desert Trip festival on Friday, October 7. It’s unknown what prompted the performance of […]
The alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 could be officially released on February 26, according to the latest rumor. A February release date for Samsung's next Galaxy S device wouldn't be unprecedented. Both the Galaxy S7 and s6 were revealed at Mobile World Congress earlier this year and in 2015, respectively. To be clear however, Samsung has yet to confirm any details about the S8's reveal, but if this trend continues, we […]
New York Comic Con wrapped on Sunday after four jam-packed days of pop culture news. Thousands gathered from Thursday to Sunday at the Javitz Center in New York City to check out panels and events around hit shows, including "The Walking Dead" and "Stranger Things," and upcoming movies like "Power Rangers." Netflix also had a strong showing with its Marvel shows, including a surprise appearance from a possible new villain, […]
Tyler Hoechlin's Man of Steel doesn't detract from Melissa Benoist's centrality, and other observations about the season two premiere of 'Supergirl' (now on The CW). [This article contains some spoilers for the second season premiere of The CW'sSupergirl, but nothing you wouldn't find in a basic pre-airing review.] Supergirl premiered last fall as CBS' buzziest pilot in several years, with most of the conversation centered on some obvious questions like: […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyT8IEBkvY The wait is over! Bruno Mars is back with a brand new beat: "24K Magic," his first single in four years. After a week of hype on social media, the 30-year-old musician released the song and music video overnight. "You can call it my first single," Mars said, "but I call it the invitation to the party." "24K Magic" was written and produced by Shampoo Press & Curl, […]
As Halloween approaches, pop artists are embracing the spirit of the season. The latest playlist of current Rolling Stone favorites starts by plunging you into gloom courtesy of tracks from respective prince and king of darkness the Weeknd and Leonard Cohen. Below you'll also hear the latest offerings from Beck and Danny Brown, and should-be hits from up-and-comers like Prep and Goat Girl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Na4j8AVgA The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk, "Starboy" […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZTXv5NpgaI Get ready to see a lot of Natalie Portman this award season. The actress, who took home an Oscar for her work in 2010's Black Swan, will likely earn many nominations for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in Jackie, the upcoming Fox Searchlight film about the first lady's hours and days following JFK's assassination. A new teaser trailer opens with Portman looking out from a car at the thousands […]
