Paquita la del Barrio: Five Ruthless Songs That Captured Her Fighting Spirit

Paquita died on Monday at age 77. Throughout her career, she never held back, and she was never afraid to unleash her vengeance. Paquita later offered words of advice toShakiraafter she released her diss trackBzrp Music Sessions, Vol. Paquita la del Barrio performing in 2006 in San Jose, CaliforniaWireImage 53,which was aimed at her ex Gerard Pique. Give it your all. Dont worry, she wrote in a message. Bad Bunny alsofamouslyshowed her love at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Tyler Rodgers

Roots Picnic 2025: D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, GloRilla Lead Performance Lineup

Roots Picnicwill return to the Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on May 31 and June 1. The weekend will featurethe Rootscelebrating the 30th anniversary ofDo You Want More?!!!?? Adam Blackstone will similarly perform a collaborative set with Jagged Edge. Questlove of The Roots performs during 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 05, 2024 in New Orleans, LouisianaErika Goldring/Getty Images CeeLo Green is scheduled to appear during Baller Alerts Backyard Band....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Rebecca Mason

Sabrina Carpenter, Paul Simon Perform Tender ‘Homeward Bound’ to Open ‘SNL50’

Carpenter cheekily responded with, I was not born then… and neither were my parents. Plus fan-favorite previous hosts like Dave Chappelle, Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Tom Hanks. Watch Paul Simon and George Harrison perform Homeward Bound onSNLin 1976: Sabrina Carpenter, Paul Simon.Courtesy of NBC

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Robin Reynolds

Where to Read Julianne Moore’s ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ Book Online

After all, as the book description reads, the things that make you different also make you YOU. The full-color picture book features words from Academy Award winner Moore and illustrations from former animator-turned-illustrator, Leuyen Pham. I cant help but wonder what is so controversial about this picture book, the actress said. Amazon

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Joshua Jones

‘No Kings Day’: Protesters Denounce Trump and Musk

The demonstrations were organized by a loose-knit coalition calling itself50501 short for 50 protests. The billionaire mega-donor Musk, even more than Trump himself, was the primary target of demonstrators ire. Ho, ho.Elon Musk has got to go! Protesters in Boston Common on Presidents’ DayAFP via Getty Images Hey Congress, the protesters chanted: Grow a spine!

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Laura Price

‘SNL50’ Monologue: Steve Martin Gets Canadian Martin Short Deported by ICE

What a thrill it is to be here. When I heardSNLwanted to do an anniversary special, I wanted to leap in the air! I cant believe I made it here in time, Martin recalled. Martin Short, Steve Martin.NBC/SNL Saturday Night Live, as you know, turned 50 years old this year, and I turned 79. But I feel like Im 65, which is also not good, Martin joked. Seriously, I do not mind getting older....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Kevin Welch

‘SNL50’ Played the Hits

Last nights show was the fourth timeSNLhas celebrated its long and storied history in primetime like this. Despite all the thats happened in America and the world since 2015, it wasntthatlong ago. On the other hand, excess and self-indulgence has been baked into theSNLDNA from the start. Celebrity and cast at the end of a mini musical tribute to New York.Theo Wargo/NBC The show also has a long tradition of reusing characters and jokes until well past theyve lost their effectiveness....

February 17, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Brian Miller

‘SNL50’: Bill Murray Names Top 10 Weekend Update Anchors, Leaves Out Colin Jost

Well start with number one, and this is by default Michael Che. Its what we call an 88-shaker. After a pause, he revealed the full name: Colin Quinn, who anchored from 1998 to 2000. Bill Murray, Colin Jost.NBC/SNL In ninth, eighth, and seventh place were Kevin Nealon, Dennis Miller, and Seth Meyers. This next one could be you, Murray said, causing Jost to ask if it was. No, it is not, Murray replied....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Wendy Cohen

‘SNL50’: Debbie Downer Ruins Robert De Niro’s ‘SNL’ Anniversary Toast

As the trio were making a toast, Downer butted in. Have you seen the latest study about alcohol? They tried again, toasting to another fifty years ofSNL. NBC/SNL Lets hope humanity lasts that long. At this point, it looks like were going the way of the white rhino, Downer said. There are only two left in captivity. And theyre both female. You talking to me? Downer said twice, prompting De Niro to ask if she was joking....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Briana Mcdonald

‘SNL50’: Watch Paul McCartney Perform ‘Abbey Road’ Medley

Paul McCartneyclosed outSaturday Night Lives 50th anniversary show by performing a medley of the final three songs on the Beatles 1969 albumAbbey Road. McCartney began on piano with Golden Slumbers, singing about getting back homewarda fitting conclusion to a show that began with Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter performing Homeward Bound, which Simon and George Harrison played onSNLin 1976. As is the case onAbbey Road, Golden Slumbers segued into Carry That Weight, and then The End, with McCartney hopping up from the bench during the drum solo and picking up his electric guitar....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Randall Stanley

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premiere Recap: A Whole Lot of Monkey Business

Three seasons in, we knowThe White Lotushascertain parts of its formulathat it likes to repeat. Like the title of the season premiere says: Same Spirits, New Forms. THE LOCATION Welcome to beautiful Thailand, where there are monkeys. Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, and Carrie Coon are old friends on vacation.Fabio Lovino/HBO Monkeys here, monkeys there, monkeys everywhere. And lizards, and wild animals that have free run of the resort. THE DEAD BODY There always has to be at least one, doesnt there?...

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Fernando Mcdonald

Baltimore Is Fighting the Right-Wing Takeover of Its Iconic Newspaper

The measure sought to reduce the size of Baltimores City Council from 14 to eight. His media properties cultivate a similar audience. TheSun, under Smiths ownership, quickly showed signs of this editorial bent, leading many staffers to revolt. Photo illustration by Matthew Cooley. Photograph in illustration by Edwin Remsberg/VWPics/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Studiesback Zurawik up, finding that Americans place far greater trust in local news than they do national news....

February 16, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Kelsey Jones

Biff Wiff, ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Actor, Has Died

Biff was an amazing person inside and out, and his loving energy could be felt by all. We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to his family & loved ones at this time. Biff Wiff attends the GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Lounge on March 10, 2023.Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for GBK Brand Bar

February 16, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Eric Juarez