With a supermajority of Americans supporting marijuana legalization, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR), has introduced a bill to tax and regulate the substance like alcohol. In a nod to the mainstreaming of marijuana culture, the legislation carries the stony bill number S. 420. It …
Read More »Top Artists Like Drake and Kendrick Lamar May Be Grammy No-Shows
With the 61st Grammy Awards only a few days away, major artists including Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino are said to not be attending the show. Per the New York Times,the three hip-hop artists — who have consistently topped charts this past year and appear in the nominations for …
Read More »Congress Taking First Step to Get Weed Companies Bank Accounts
For the first time since 2011, the Democrats have the majority in the House of Representatives, and it appears that reforming federal marijuana laws is one of their highest priorities. While 33 states so far have legalized medical and/or recreational use, cannabis remains federally prohibited, further complicating the implementation and …
Read More »Family and Friends of James Brown Believe Singer May Have Been Murdered
A lengthy investigation published by CNN on Tuesday alleges that the circumstances of James Brown’s death are suspicious and that his ex-wife Adrienne may not have died of an accidental overdose. Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 from a heart attack and fluid in his lungs, but there was never …
Read More »Rob Sheffield on How to Save the Grammys
Let’s face it – last year’s Grammy bash was a historic dud, even before the Sting/Shaggy duet. But never fear—it should be easy to fix this year’s show, especially with host Alicia Keys and such a stellar crew of nominees. This year is a chance to bring back the Grammy …
Read More »Super Bowl Sunday Wasn't Ready for a Weed Ad — But it Might Be Soon
Medical marijuana might be supported by more than 90 percent of Americans,but it seems that at least one major television network doesn’t think prime-time viewers are ready for a commercial about how cannabis can help save lives. News broke last week that Acreage Holdings, a U.S. cannabis company publicly traded …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Returns to Stage Days After Attack
Jussie Smollett returned to the stage at a Los Angeles club Saturday night, just days after the Empire actor was the victim in an attack that is being investigated as a possible hate crime. “I had to be here tonight, y’all. I couldn’t let those motherfuckers win,” Smollett told the …
Read More »Cory Booker Announces 2020 Bid, Tweets About Hot Pockets
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced Friday morning that he is running for president, joining what is shaping to be a historically large field of Democrats vying to take on President Trump in 2020. Booker broke the news through an email to supporters and a campaign trailer posted to Twitter. The …
Read More »See 5 Seconds of Summer's Picturesque Video for Acoustic 'Lie to Me'
5 Seconds of Summer pair a Youngblood hit with a picturesque Los Angeles sunset in the band’s new video for their acoustic rendition of “Lie to Me.” The new version strips away the poppy beats and electronic elements of the single, with the quintet instead delivering a slowed-down, piano-led take. …
Read More »Hear Karen O's Goth Rendition of Smashing Pumpkins' 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings'
Karen O has covered Smashing Pumpkins‘ “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” for an Amazon Prime original series, because nothing says “alt-rock” like Amazon. All kidding aside, it’s an excellent cover. Hanna, which arrives on the streaming service on Sunday, February 3rd, is based on the 2011 film that starred Saoirse Ronan …
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