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Justice Dept. drops ‘New York Times’ subpoenas under pressure from judge
The US Justice Department withdrew subpoenas seeking testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after a federal judge sharply criticised the government’s handling of the case. The subpoenas concerned reporting on security concerns surrounding President Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One aircraft, and their withdrawal reduces an immediate threat to reporters’ confidential sources while…
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The rock band Steven Tyler knew he would outlast: “We really do take ourselves seriously”
Steven Tyler said Aerosmith believed it would outlast the New York Dolls because his band treated its career more seriously. Speaking in a 2004 interview, the Aerosmith frontman contrasted the groups’ approach to music and business, arguing that Aerosmith’s discipline helped secure its longevity. Tyler described the New York Dolls as a significant influence and…
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California mayor’s hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A live microphone captured Sacramento Mayor and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes discussing how the city might deal with disruptive attendees after an immigration-related council debate became chaotic. The exchange drew attention because it suggested officials were considering how to document disruptions before potentially removing or banning people from future meetings. Audience disruptions reportedly forced officials…
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Brad Bird Thinks ‘1906’ Would “Lend Itself” To Multiple Episodes As TV Miniseries About S.F. Earthquake
Brad Bird has said his long-planned project about San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake could work as a television miniseries, marking a possible first move into TV for the director. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, he said the story’s scale and wealth of historical material make it better suited to multiple episodes while still retaining the spectacle…
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Opetaia Foa’i Receives Billions Award For ‘Moana’ Ballad ‘We Know The Way’
Opetaia Foa’i has received APRA AMCOS’s Billions Award for ‘We Know The Way’, his contribution to Disney’s original Moana soundtrack. The recognition highlights the global reach of a song rooted in Polynesian languages, culture and voyaging traditions, demonstrating how culturally specific storytelling can reach mass audiences. Released in 2016 and written with Lin-Manuel Miranda and…
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“It’s miraculous, really, how we’ve become so bonded.” Ray and Dave Davies would “never say never” to a Kinks reunion
Ray and Dave Davies have said they would “never say never” to reuniting The Kinks, reviving hopes that the influential British band could perform together again. The prospect matters because the brothers’ famously difficult relationship has long been seen as a major obstacle, and they have not shared a stage for more than a decade.…
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‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ Creators & Stars On Premiere’s Shocking OG Death & Its Aftermath
The premiere of HBO Max’s The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails To Save the Universe kills off Raj, played by Kunal Nayyar, in a major early twist. The death is intended to shock viewers and establish the stakes of the multiverse story, though the creators stress that Raj is only dead in one universe…
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‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ EPs & Composer On Show’s Ever-Changing Title Sequence You “Shouldn’t Skip”, Packed With Messages & Spoilers
The creators of HBO Max’s The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails To Save the Universe say its opening titles are designed to be watched rather than skipped. Each episode uses a different animated sequence, with fourth-wall-breaking messages and deliberate spoilers, to complement the show’s multiverse storyline and make the credits part of the viewing…
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Massachusetts Democratic Party chairman admits to sufficient facts in June drunken driving case
Massachusetts Democratic Party chairman Steve Kerrigan was arrested during a traffic stop in Southborough on an alleged drink-driving charge and subsequently admitted there were sufficient facts for a conviction, according to state court records. A judge placed the OUI charge on probation without a finding, meaning Kerrigan avoided an immediate conviction but could face one…