Few professions capture the technocratic spirit of the Obama-era Democratic Party better than urban planning. So it was hardly surprising that Brad Lander — who has a master’s degree in the subject and worked in nonprofit housing before entering politics — ran for New York City Council during the Obama presidency in the careful, measured … Read more
With the success of “Rivals” on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires. Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O’Berst from “Hamnet” producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction Television’s Laura Klimke joins as senior development manager. At Hera, … Read more
A divided Supreme Court ruled against a Rastafarian man who wanted to sue Louisiana prison officials for monetary damages after they cut his dreadlocks. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion for the court’s six Republican appointees, writing that a 2000 law called the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not permit plaintiffs … Read more
My Morning Jacket’s Jim James is back with his first new solo song in eight years, “Come Again,” which will appear on his new album, Wowed Out, out Aug. 28 via ATO Records. James built the new album around music he originally composed for two film projects in the early 2010s. “Come Again,” for instance, … Read more
Gird your loins because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting July 29. The sequel has grossed $677 million so far at the worldwide summer box office. Released theatrically on May 1, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” opened 20 years after the original “Devil Wears Prada” debuted … Read more
Critics of Donald Trump’s deal with Iran have focused on its many shortcomings, but near the top of the list is an unavoidable flaw: To end the war, Iran simply didn’t have to make any meaningful concessions. The White House has pushed back against this, arguing that officials in Tehran, as part of the agreement, … Read more
Imagine having the blues for nearly a century and all the heavy feelings that must’ve trailed Buddy Guy, the guitar virtuoso who accompanied Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Little Walter on recording sessions. He started his solo career with Left My Blues in San Francisco (1967) only to have them return a year later for … Read more
A24’s “The Drama” is set to arrive on HBO Max July 31. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, “The Drama” follows soon-to-be-married couple Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) in the week leading up to their wedding. Their relationship quickly unravels once Emma, while at dinner with friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie), … Read more
A s our 80-year-old Mad King goes on midnight social media revenge benders from the White House, attacking the pope after attacking Iran, enriching his family by billions and comparing himself to Jesus, some of his supporters are now panicking and asking, “Who could have seen this coming?” The answer, of course, is any sentient … Read more
Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter and actor Luke James will star as Elijah in the new Broadway musical “Wanted.” He joins previously announced cast members Solea Pfeiffer (“Hadestown”) as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”) as Martha Clarke and 16-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke. “Wanted” begins previews at the James Earl Jones … Read more