Renee Gilinger was on Philadelphia’s South Street recently asking the youthful, jeans-and-T-shirt crowd waiting in line for a heavy-metal concert, “Are you planning to vote?” Gilinger’s outreach is part of what is shaping up to be the nation’s biggest and most expensive effort ever to get out the youth vote. “It’s crazy to ignore this constituency,” said Gilinger, Pennsylvania director for the Young Voter Alliance, a coalition of Democratic and Independent groups working to register young people in five swing-vote states, including Pennsylvania. “I got names and contact information for 40 to 50 people,” she said. “That’s 40 to 50… Read more »
Viacom Inc., the media conglomerate that owns CBS and MTV, reported a 9 percent increase in third-quarter earnings Thursday thanks partly to higher advertising revenues. Viacom earned $700 million in the three months ending in September, up from $640 million in the same period a year ago. Per-share earnings were 40 cents, beating Wall Street’s estimates by two cents, as reported by Thomson First Call. The year-ago earnings were equivalent to 36 cents per share. Revenue rose 5 percent to $6.60 billion from $6.31 billion a year ago, driven by an 8 percent increase in overall advertising revenues, to $2.88… Read more »
Good Charlotte, Pennywise and Sum 41 have always been known more for their practical jokes than their practical advice. That may soon change. Next year these bands, Green Day, NOFX, Alkaline Trio and others will unite to raise political awareness and encourage pop-punk fans to vote in the next presidential election – against George Bush. The groups will each contribute a track to the compilation Rock Against Bush and take part in at least one show on a tour organized and funded by NOFX singer/bassist Fat Mike, who also owns the label Fat Wreck Chords. “About a year ago I… Read more »
Election Day is officially here, and voters are turning out in droves to vote for the next President of the United States between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Tons of celebrities and musicians have expressed their support for the Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Mark Hamill, Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Frank Iero. Among them, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and Billie Eilish have made a point to remind their fans once again to get out and vote today. Read more: Celebs Who’ve Endorsed Kamala Harris… Read more »
In the most important election of our country’s history, the Democratic and Republican Parties are neck and neck in fierce competition for the White House. The name of the game is getting voters to vote like their lives depend on it. And in reality, some lives may very well depend on who supersedes President Biden this winter. In times like this, it’s worth knowing who’s on your side and who you can count on. From Oprah Winfrey to Bill Nye, here’s a list of celebrities who’ve endorsed and contributed to the mission of electing current Vice President Kamala Harris and… Read more »
It’s been a whirlwind week for The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess artist Chappell Roan. The artist took to TikTok this week to explain why she’s not endorsing a candidate for the 2024 election but will be voting for Kamala Harris. Obviously, this caused lots of online discourse, some in bad faith. Though, this is not the only “controversy” she’s recently encountered. In August, the singer took to social media to discuss boundaries with fans and “fans.” She said, “I don’t care that abuse and harassment, stalking, whatever, is a normal thing to do to people who are… Read more »
The day is finally here! Today marks the highly anticipated release of Green Day‘s fourteenth album, Saviors—a momentous occasion as the legendary trio unveils their first collection of new music in almost four years. As we delve into the 15-track album, each listener is bound to form their unique opinions, fall in love with and possibly loathe tracks based on moods, messages, and the overall approach to the sound and style. To add to the excitement, we’ve taken the liberty of ranking all the tracks based on our early listening experience—from favorites that resonated deeply, like “Bobby Sox” and “Father… Read more »
Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, has recorded a version of “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty, and it should never been allowed to happen.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks ahead at 2023.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the midterms and the Colorado Springs shooting.
