New Cheap Trick album shows they’re far from ‘All Washed Up’

Eddie Van Halen, a groundbreaking guitarist known for his innovative two-handed tapping technique, lost his battle with cancer in 2020. Gregg Allman, the distinctive singer of hits like “Whipping Post” and “Midnight Rider,” died in 2017, just three years after the Allman Brothers Band disbanded. Last year saw the passing of musical icons Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, Sly Stone, and Ozzy Osbourne.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul W. Downs

In 2011, Downs relocated to Los Angeles, but he and Aniello quickly landed a writing and acting job on the New York-based show “Broad City,” which meant they spent several years living and working on the East Coast. They now reside in Los Feliz with their young son, and are enjoying life there.

‘Beef’ Season 2: The creator breaks down how he depicted petty revenge with OJ and a wiener dog

Lee Sung Jin, the mind behind Netflix’s dramatic series exploring themes of social inequality, bitterness, and life’s unpredictable nature, often draws inspiration from real-life events. A few years ago, a simple road rage incident in Hollywood – caused by Lee being slow to react to a green light – sparked the idea for the show’s first season. He initially considered a story about a failing tennis partnership, but abandoned that plan after a similar movie, “Challengers,” was released. Instead, a loud argument he overheard from a neighbor’s house gave him the new idea he needed to begin a new story.

Passion spills over in the loose-limbed ‘Erupcja,’ starring Charli XCX

Showing footage of a volcano erupting alongside the Polish title helps you understand the word’s meaning – and that’s exactly what the film does. It starts by giving the visuals a retro, 1960s art-house look with color tints and a vintage Polish song reminiscent of Henry Mancini, all to create a feeling that something both beautiful and unsettling is about to happen.

The town may be called ‘Normal,’ but Bob Odenkirk’s unlikely action hero isn’t

What does “normal” really mean? In Ben Wheatley’s film, it’s the name of a typical American small town in Minnesota. Ulysses Richardson (played by Odenkirk) is the temporary sheriff there, filling in after the previous sheriff passed away. He’s charmed by the town’s idyllic, classic American feel, and describes everything in long voicemails to his wife – these messages act as the story’s narration.