Month: June 2024

Koe Wetzel may be one of 2024’s bigger breakout artists, but he’s certainly no rookie. The 31-year-old country-rock singer-songwriter has been releasing albums for nearly a decade, with a big sound that’s rooted in country but also mixes in plenty of alternative rock and Americana. His gritty (and sometimes uncomfortably personal) lyrics have helped him
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The tweet, from BuzzFeed’s Spencer Althouse, has racked up tens of thousands of likes and retweets, with one of the quote tweets reading: “this is so pure. and so earnest. and the way he thanks everyone – not just by saying ‘thank you’ – but actually thanks them for something specific they’ve given to him. THAT’S a
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HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel reintroduces itself with a broad, bold, and bloody Season 2 premiere HBO/Ringer illustration Midway through the fifth season of Game of Thrones, Aemon Targaryen, the centenarian maester at Castle Black, advises Jon Snow to mature in his new role as Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. “Kill the boy, Jon
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From Shaboozey‘s runaway breakout hit “A Bar Song” to Sabrina Carpenter‘s drawl-inflected “Please Please Please” and Post Malone and Morgan Wallen‘s Billboard Hot 100-topping “I Had Some Help,” country music is back on top. Of course, a major player in this moment, specifically in the platforming of Black country artists in this moment, is Beyoncé.
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“The character of Edek, who hides behind this facade of loving food, loving life and loving women, reminded me hugely of my grandfather, Sam, who passed away when I was in my teens,” she added. “His entire life was about assimilation in the United States. It wasn’t about looking back—It was about looking forward.” And
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Here we go, the most-clicked news stories from this week of Today in Books. And here are a bunch of interesting stories that didn’t make the cut for the full Today in Books analysis but are still worth your time. The comments section is moderated according to our community guidelines. Please check them out so
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Urban landscapes are unique environments where the built environment and the natural world intersect. Trees play a pivotal role in these settings, offering a range of ecological, social, and economic benefits. They help purify the air, provide shade, and create aesthetic value that enhances the quality of life for city dwellers. However, maintaining and caring
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View image in fullscreen Tracey Emin and Imelda Staunton get damehoods in king’s birthday honours Others honoured from cultural world include the writer Monica Ali, choreographer Wayne McGregor and children’s laureate Joseph Coelho Tracey Emin, the confessional visual artist, and the stage and screen actor Imelda Staunton are among leading figures from the world of
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