Crypto Donations: The Democracy Killer?

It all started when Reform UK decided to join the 21st century and accept Bitcoin donations. Because, you know, who needs traditional checks and balances when you can have the thrill of possibly-funding-your-election-with-foreign-or-criminal-money? 🎉 Watchdogs were quick to point out the obvious risks, but hey, who listens to watchdogs anyway? 🐕

System of a Down’s Daron Malakian strikes familiar, violent chords on new Scars on Broadway album

Malakian explains from his Glendale home that all of his songs could fit either Scars or System, as they reflect his unique style and carry his distinct mark. Interestingly, when composing for System, Malakian didn’t contribute guitar riffs to the band. For instance, ‘Aerials’, their 2002 breakthrough single, was a fully-formed song that he wrote from start to finish before presenting it to them.

Alex Warren has a chart-topping hit with ‘Ordinary.’ So why is he his own ‘No. 1 hater’?

For over a month now, I’ve been sitting comfortably at the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, and it doesn’t seem like I’ll be budging anytime soon. This is more than double the time that Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” held the position, to give you an idea of how long I’ve been reigning supreme. Interestingly enough, even Drake, who posted a screenshot of the current chart on Instagram, showing his song “What Did I Miss?” in second place behind mine, seems to be acknowledging this fact with a reassuring message: “I’m taking that soon, don’t worry,” he wrote. It appears my melody is captivating hearts and ears for now!

Doomscrolling is a disease in ‘Eddington,’ a fever dream about COVID conspiracies

This contemporary western story unfolds in New Mexico, Aster’s native state, where wind-blown debris resembles tumbleweeds. Sheriff Joe Cross (played by Joaquin Phoenix) strides determinedly toward Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), his opponent in the election, on the street. It’s the month of May in 2020, a time when the initial unease of the COVID-19 pandemic was palpable, and the world seemed to be unraveling. Joe is incensed by the recent mask mandate due to his asthma, finding it difficult to comprehend why people would hide their faces.