‘Avowed’ Is a Marvelously Streamlined RPG and the True Successor to ‘Skyrim’

About 50 hours intoAvowed, I had to put down my controller and step away after becoming emotionally overwhelmed. Now she was dead in a ditch, all alone. Avowedis a game filled with moments like this. ‘Avowed,’ from Obsidian EntertainmentXbox Game Studios Its a tightly focused game where every element, from the exploration to combat, works marvelously in concert. As a lifelong servant, is duty more important than doing whats right?...

February 13, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Thomas Townsend

‘It’s All Gone’: Devastation, Survival, and Hope From the California Fires

His dad would peel scorched visages back and then patiently reconstruct them. All of it was etched into his personal history. Despite that past, or maybe because of it, Hertz bought his current combustible property in 2017. Architect and volunteer firefighter David Hertz, 64, is lifelong Los Angeles resident.Laura Doss In 1993, the Green Meadow Fire quickly scorched 44,000 acres. While other nearby properties were saved, much of Duquettes place burned to the ground....

February 13, 2025 · 18 min · 3815 words · Cynthia Thomas

‘Sly Lives!’ Producer Reveals Why Sly Stone Wasn’t Interviewed for Documentary

We interviewed Sly forSummer of Soulin 2020. He cant speak in full sentences. His eyes reveal a precociousness and a lucidity thats there, but his motor function doesnt exist. Sly Stone appears in ‘SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)’ by Ahmir “Questlove” ThompsonCourtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Stephen Paley Lets tell this story with a lot of empathy,' Patel said Questlove told him.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Victoria Anderson

‘The Gorge’ Is a Meet-Cute With Monsters

Somewhere, deep in the forests of an undisclosed location in Europe, there is a valley. The existence of this no-mans land is a secret known to those with only the highest security clearances. Towers sit high atop the cliffs on both sides of the canyon, facing each other. Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy in ‘The Gorge.‘Laura Radford/AppleTV+ One houses black-ops military personnel from the West, the other from from the East....

February 13, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Anthony Reyes

‘This Little Woman Made Giant Works of Art’: Joan Baez, Lily Tomlin Talk Janis Ian in New Documentary

The first time somebody wanted to write my biography, I was 16, she said. Ive had a lot of offers over the years, and its not something thats ever interested me.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 31 words · Victor Davis

‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2 Trailer Reveals the First Look at the Villainous Calypso

Twisted Metalis back at least on TV. Grimm, a sickle-wielding biker who was a staple of the games across many iterations. The teaser appears to show the series deeper commitment to the tenets that madeTwisted Metalso popular. Stephanie Beatriz and Anthony Mackie in ‘Twisted Metal’Skip Bolen/Peacock I lovedTwisted Metalgrowing up, he said.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · James Richmond

‘You Got Fucking Lucky’: One Family’s Improbable L.A. Fire Story

My wife as usual understood the situation before I did. The night before, Monday, Jan. 6, wed both been awoken by the wind. Hundred-year-old pine branches snapping off like matchsticks. Iron lawn furniture tumbling across the yard. Our dog, shaking, tried to crawl under our pillows. This is not good, my wife said. Wed moved to Altadena a few weeks earlier. We had a view of Eaton Canyon from our back patio and waterfall hiking trails half a mile away....

February 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1562 words · Jonathan Martinez

AJ Tracey and Jorja Smith Contemplate Second Chances in ‘Crush’ Video

At the end of it, who does it all come down to? And if Im not happy, then what happens? Jorja Smith and AJ Tracey share music video for moody new single “Crush"youtube

February 12, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Jordan Jackson

Alicia Keys, Beck, Cher to Lead 2025 Love Rocks NYC

Additional performers include Christone Kingfish Ingram, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) feat. Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images/The Recording Academy; Gilbert Flores/Variety

February 12, 2025 · 1 min · 20 words · Riley Hamilton

Andre 3000 Talks Sly Stone’s ‘Stankonia’ Influence in ‘Sly Lives!’ Doc Clip

Andre 3000discussesSly Stones influence onOutKastsStankoniain a clip fromSly Lives! Were in America, but then were in a Black America too. Were in two different realities.

February 12, 2025 · 1 min · 25 words · Alexa Lin

Ani DiFranco and Stone Gossard Reunite for Groovy Track ‘The Message’

Its a groovy affair, with DiFranco leading the way. I feel your pain, she repeats again and again. Anis vocals are transcendent. Ani DiFranco and Stone Gossard.Bobbie Purser* Added DiFranco: The mood started with Stones demo and evolved from there. Super fun to team up with some badasses and pull a song out of the air. Meanwhile, Pearl Jam will kick off aNorth American touron April 24 in Hollywood, Florida.

February 12, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Beverly Roy

Apple Is Ready to Play Nice With Android, Launching a New Apple TV App for Mobile

Now, Apple is making things a little easier for Android users. Apple TV+ is available for $9.99/mo, and MLS Season Pass is $14.99/mo. Unfortunately, Google Cast wont be available at launch. Apple

February 12, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Jason Robinson

Ariana Grande Says She Advised ‘Wicked’ Rivals Auditioning for Same Role

Ariana Grandeis working on her boundaries. Her mother, said Grande, would react accordingly. She was just like, Wait, you did what?! Ariana Grande at the ‘Wicked’ premiere on Nov. 18, 2024 in London, England.Neil Mockford/WireImage You went to Erics house with who? And I was like, Why not? And she was like, My God, Ariana! You need a therapist to be seeing several times a week.

February 12, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Kelsey Alvarado