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The rare appearance by the folk icon was at peak moment at New York's annual Tibet House benefit Joan Baez has kept a relatively low public profile since wrapping up her Fare Thee Well tour in 2019, performing only on special occasions. One of those took place Monday night at the annual Tibet House benefit at New York’s Carnegie Hall, where she topped a bill that included Maggie Rogers, Laurie Anderson, Maya Hawke, the Philip Glass Ensemble, Tenzin Choegyal, and the Scorchio Quartet.…

Joan Cornella is a rather well-known artist on social media, and this time around, we are on the topic of demotivational posters.  These posters, typically featuring a bleak or ironic twist on traditional motivational sayings, serve as a humorous reminder of life's absurdities.They're a favorite among those who appreciate humor that is dark yet still relatable when it comes to the everyday life of a normal person. And hey, whether these illustrations bring a laugh or a contemplative frown, these demotivational posters…

Even pop geniuses have a patchy record when it comes to writing for an orchestra. For every success (a Jonny Greenwood or a Randy Newman, for instance) there is at least one dud (a Paul McCartney, a Sufjan Stevens, a Deep Purple). Sadly, on the evidence of the world premiere of her first symphony, Joan Armatrading is very much in the latter category: a brilliant pop melodist who somehow turns cloth-eared when trying to write for an orchestra.It’s difficult to see what Armatrading was trying to achieve with her half-hour…

At the start of the new documentary, “Joan Baez I Am A Noise,” there’s a quote from the writer Gabriel García Márquez that fills the screen for a moment: “Everyone has three lives: the public, the private, and the secret.” It’s a signal that this film has stories to share about the 82-year-old folk singer and political activist that have never before been told. That wasn’t the original intent, Baez says with a wry smile on a recent video call. “It was going to be about the last tour,” Baez says of a run of 2018 farewell…

Right now in Hollywood, the screenwriters of the Writers Guild of America are on strike. And one reason they’re on strike is the fear that AI will take their jobs, churning out mediocre content quickly and cheaply that helps streamers’ bottom lines even if it doesn’t contribute much culturally speaking. (Disclosure: The Verge’s editorial staff is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.) Actors have also announced an intent to strike, and one reason is their desire to preserve the rights to their own likenesses,…

When Marilyn Monroe Talked About Her Lesbian Encounter With Joan Crawford ( Photo Credit – IMDb ) Marilyn Monroe is that enigma who left the world mesmerised with her beauty and charm. Her life was scandalous, full of ups and downs, secrets, but more importantly, grand. Her death in 1962 came across as a shock to many. But all the years she lived, she was loved. Talking about love, the lady was always open about her relationships and never shied away from dropping truth bombs. She once stunned the world when she…

This summer is expected to be one of the busiest travel seasons we’ve seen in a while. People are well into making plans to fly or drive their way to a well-deserved holiday. As many as 49% of people reported they plan to travel more in 2023 than they did last year, according to a Forbes survey, and nearly one-quarter…Read more... This summer is expected to be one of the busiest travel seasons we’ve seen in a while. People are well into making plans to fly or drive their way to a well-deserved holiday. As many as 49%…

American singer-songwriter Sarabeth Tucek has been away. She first appeared 20 years ago on Smog’s Supper but hasn’t made an album of her own since 2011’s Get Well Soon – so long ago that the title track was boosted by its appearance in season one of Girls. Now Tucek’s back with a change from real name to nickname and a double album of new material. Just as in her previous incarnation, she makes slightly scuzzy, heartfelt indie rock, although much emotional impact is squandered as overlong songs stay up way past their…

Universal’s new monster thriller finds a new star in Dan Stevens. The Spot strikes in a new Across the Spider-Verse clip. Get ready for Mayor Fisk in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus, what’s coming on Riverdale,and Eddie Thawne returns to The Flash. To me, my spoilers!Behind the Choice of the New Black Panther Beetlejuice 2According to THR, Monica Bellucci will play “Beetlejuice’s wife” in the upcoming sequel. Deadline also reports Justin Theroux has joined the cast in a currently undisclosed role.Untitled Universal Monster…

Everyone’s favorite clones of famous historical figures have just about thawed out after 20 years on ice and they are... incredibly horny. That’s one of the major takeaways from the latest trailer for Clone High, a modern reboot of the Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence-created series that originally ran from 2002-2003. Watch Chris Pratt and the Guardians of the Galaxy Cast Open Their Own ToysIn that time, Lord and Miller have gone on to direct and produce some memorable movies, including Spider-Man: Into the…