archive2023

With two days of honky tonkin’ musical showcases in the rearview mirror, the 2023 Ameripolitan weekend in Memphis came to a close on Sunday — but not without a few more fireworks. From a showcase of one of country music’s most recognizable instruments to memorable award show speeches, here are the four best things...

While the Megami Tensei series has been eclipsed in popularity by its spinoff Persona series, there’s little doubt that both series have benefited from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. The third game in the SMT series not only successfully gained the series a foothold outside of Japan, but it also...

Mayor of DMV, credible and notable entrepreneur & artist now adds a new title to his name as one of the best music managers in DC, MD, VA, area. Sean Anwar Thomas aka MayorOfDMV has cultivated several formidable relationships in the industry becoming a dot-connector for those who wish to...

More than half a decade after Lil Peep died of a drug overdose, his mother and former label have settled a multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit. In a Friday filing, Peep’s mother Liza Womack informed the L.A. Superior Court of the settlement with her son’s label First Access Entertainment, per Pitchfork....

In Bozoma Saint John’s upcoming memoir, The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival, the award-winning marketing executive—who’s held high-profile jobs at companies like Pepsi, Uber, and Netflix—gives a raw, unflinching account of what it means to grieve.In December 2013, Saint John lost her husband, Peter, to cancer....

The Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC performing together? Well, that would be larger than life! If you're a fan of '90s music, chances are you grew up begging boy bands to quit playing games with your heart, while also never wanting to say "Bye, Bye, Bye" to your favorites. So, naturally, as *NSYNC's Lance Bass goes...

Reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson has released her cover of the Rolling Stones classic “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” from their 1969 album, Let It Bleed.Instead of opening with a choir like the original, Wilson’s reimagined version starts off with gentle acoustic strums, before...

Over the weekend, IGN Fan Fest included several new trailers and announcements, including developer Bloober Team announcing that their upcoming Layers of Fear (originally titled Layers of Fears) will arrive this Summer. This was in addition to the announcements for Redfall, Diablo IV, Lies of P and more. For starters,...

With no superstar guests or costume changes, Rihanna’s long-awaited, hit-packed comeback at last week’s Super Bowl Halftime Show relied entirely on her own music — and her singular stage presence and swagger. And as always, the performance, complete with an understated pregnancy reveal, prompted endless online discourse. In the new episode...

One very easy way to learn about and discover new books and authors is through the cover reveal. This was not a possible avenue of discovery before the age of book talk on the internet, and in an era where visuals are becoming more and more important — and indeed,...

On Sunday night, Anya Taylor-Joy attended the BAFTA red carpet wearing a couture design by French fashion house Schiaparelli. The velvet, structural bandeau minidress was covered in a matching floor-length cape gathered over her head of long blonde hair. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis//Getty ImagesThe short minidress displayed The Menu performer's...

Giving a glimpse into A$AP's relationship with their baby boy, Rihanna shared it's a strong bond between them."I'm literally the girl trying to get into the boys club, waiting for my turn," she shared. "He is obsessed with his father. And I'm like: 'Didn't I give birth to you? What...

Dress, $225, Meesh.to. Boots, $1,215, Paris Texas. Earrings, $525, Ottolinger at Archives Toronto. Necklace, $100, COS. Bracelet, $115, Biko. Ring (left, top), $270, ring (left, bottom), $380, and rings (right, middle and bottom), $380 each, Steff Eleoff. Ring (worn throughout) (right, top), Dobson’s own. Photography by LAWRENCE CORTEZ In the...

After a triumphant and exciting day one of the 2023 Ameripolitan Music Awards weekender —the organization’s first gathering since 2020 — the music and good times took an even bigger leap forward on Saturday, with everyone from singer-songwriters to one-man bands, supergroups and more taking center stage.From Brennen Leigh to...