Well, the decision has finally been made. Coachella and Stagecoach have been cancelled for 2020. The governor of California issued a 4 phase process to reopen the state and lift the stay at home orders that have been in effect since March. Music festivals fall under the 4th phase, which will not be implemented until a vaccine is found for COVID-19. According to the Government of California’s website, the first phase of reopening the state involved making sure essential workers—like nurses and grocery store clerks—were able to work safely. Everyone else was encouraged to stay home and many businesses stayed… Read more »
We are all looking for ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement (find a list of resources here) and that includes artists and creatives. It’s incredible to see people you admire taking a stand, using their platforms to amplify black voices and advocate for change, and doing what they can to stand on the right side of humanity. Here’s a list of some artists making their voices heard: Lizzo Lizzo has been posting videos on Instagram to spread awareness, educate, and provide information on where you can go to make a change. She’s remained vocal and has used her… Read more »
Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow give us an 8 Mile for comedians.
Breonna Taylor was a 26 year old from Louisville, Kentucky who worked as an award-winning EMT. On March 13th she was in her bed when she was shot eight times and killed by police officers who broke in. According to The New York Times, the cops entered with a “no-knock warrant”, were not in uniform, and performed a drug raid even though their actual suspect was already in custody at the time. Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, was there with her and shot at the police in self defense after thinking they were intruders breaking into their home. The police proceeded… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the Black Lives Matter protests and highlights some public figures’ thoughts on them.
Doom Patrol returns to HBO Max and DC Universe on Thursday, June 25th and the key art has been revealed in order to give you a taste of what’s to come.
No matter what side of the bed you woke up on, these tracks will make it better. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
Geek Girl Riot is so excited that Motherland: Fort Salem has been renewed by Freeform for S2 that we’re celebrating with our Motherland Reloaded episode! Relive our chats with the witchy warrior stars Taylor Hickson, Demetria McKinney, Jessica Sutton, and Ashley Nicole Williams!
I’ve been engaging in self-care through binging some brand-new Asian-fronted/Asian-created content for AAPIA Heritage Month. I hope you’ll join me!
This week: Patriot Act, Hannah Gadsby: Douglas, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Central Park, Ramy, Space Force, Somebody Feed Phil, Snowpiercer, Killing Eve
