“Isn’t that something…?” Bob Dylan isn’t exactly making a big deal out of being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. But at least the 1960s trailblazer is finally acknowledging his becoming the first musician to be granted admission to the world’s most elite literary club. When I ask him about his reaction to hearing the news a fortnight ago that he is to follow in the footsteps of George Bernard […]
Lady Gaga has a lot of traits that would make her right at home in the midst of a massive Los Angeles traffic jam. She has a propensity for profanity, a love of laying on the horn and a barely functional understanding of how a motor vehicle works. But perhaps most importantly, she knows that if you’re going to sing her songs while in traffic, you better be belting to […]
The "multiplatinum pop visionaries" will get the honor in London in November. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Duran Duran with its Golden Note Award at the 2016 ASCAP Awards in London next month. Calling the band "multiplatinum pop visionaries," ASCAP lauded it for having written "four decades of hits." Singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor will get […]
Even by Marvel's standards, Doctor Strange is a super-sized production. Most of the film was shot at Longcross Studios in Surrey, where the crew painstakingly constructed 21 sets, including a Hong Kong street (complete with over 80 neon signs and a giant roof to keep the rain out) and Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, which took five artists 10 months to design. However, director Scott Derrickson decided Kathmandu's ancient temples couldn't […]
Coming off of “Orphan Black” star Tatiana Maslany’s recent win at the Emmys, BBC America is helping the Clone Club maintain its high by offering a sneak peek behind the scenes of the show’s fifth and final season. The footage aired via Facebook Live Tuesday morning on the “Orphan Black” page and shows over 20 minutes of the filming process in a wooded area. BBC America has also confirmed the returning cast […]
Microsoft is set to take the wraps off its latest hardware products at a launch event tomorrow in New York.With Windows 10 now present on hundreds of millions of devices worldwide, Microsoft is now set to reveal a load of new devices for its users to experience the benefits. But with Apple now set to hold its own launch event the day after, what exactly will Microsoft be showing off […]
Livestreaming has become quite popular among millennials, and it only seems to be growing in popularity. Several companies are creating their own livestream service, and Instagram appears to want a piece of the pie. Meerkat kickstarted this trend, and Twitter followed soon after. It didn't take very long for Facebook to get in on the fun, so right now everyone with a computer or smartphone has the means to livestream, […]
Apple will launch new desktop computers at a media event in Cupertino, California, this Thursday. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most accurate Apple analysts, spoiled the surprise on Saturday by publishing a research note detailing what he expects Apple to launch. Kuo has nailed pre-release Apple details several times in the past. He is expecting laptops, but not a new iMac desktop, according to a research note […]
The honor is presented to artists "who have made truly exceptional contributions to the music industry." Sting has been tapped to receive the American Music Award of Merit at the 2016 American Music Awards. The composer, singer, actor, author, and activist also will perform a medley of songs, including "I Can't Stop Thinking About You," the first single off his new album, 57th & 9th, as well as some of his […]
