Chuck D: Why Today’s Artists Can’t Fight the Power
No one pushed cultural buttons like Public Enemy. The rappers shook society in the late ’80s and early ’90s with anthems like “Don’t Believe the Hype,” “Fight the Power” and “911 Is a Joke.” Today’s musicians genuflect to power, from obeying extreme COVID-19 mandates to ignoring attacks on free speech. When Eric Clapton and Van …
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Rebel Comics Skewer Secret Service’s Massive Fail on Trump Shooting
Imagine being a satirical comedian and knowing so many ripe topics are off limits. Consider: Hunter Biden’s laptop The porous U.S.-Mexico border All things woke All things DEI Biden’s inflation woes And, until a month ago, Biden’s cognitive decline We can add one more item to that list. The systemic failures by the Secret Service …
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‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’ Blu-ray Teases What’s Next
Remakes are hardly new, but Hollywood is increasingly impatient about cinematic do-overs. The recent “Mean Girls” updated the 2004 comedy, but at least it added musical numbers to the Burn Book formula. “The Strangers: Part 1,” now on Blu-ray, reboots the 2008 sleeper film for a “new” generation. This time, the sequels are baked into …
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‘Doctor Strange’ Director Compares Trump to Hitler, Stalin, Mao
The Netflix documentary series “How to Become a Tyrant” explores some of history’s biggest villains. Adolf Hitler. Saddam Hussein Joseph Stalin Idi Amin Muammar Gaddafi Director Scott Derrikson thinks there’s another name that should grace that list. President Donald Trump. The director of “Doctor Strange,” “Sinister” and “The Black Phone” weighed in on the 2021 …
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‘Mean Girls’ Star Tim Meadows: ‘F*** RFK Jr.’
Tim Meadows teased his weekend appearances in the Mile High City with a simple promise. “It’s me talking about me. A lot of people know me from doing movies and TV shows and characters,” the “Saturday Night Live” alum told the host of “Ryan Schuiling,” heard on Denver’s 630 KHOW earlier in the week. “It’s …
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Top 10 Reasons Letterman Is Headlining Biden Fundraiser
David Letterman can’t quit us. The late-night legend retired in 2015, but he won’t stay out of the spotlight. His long-running Netflix showcase, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” has kept him busy since 2018. Next up? He’ll join President Joe Biden for a fundraising event to fill the leader’s depleted coffers. David Letterman to …
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UGLY: Hollywood Bares Its Fangs Post-Trump Assassination Attempt
Meryl Streep warned that the rise of Donald Trump would bring out the very worst in him and our country. She should have brought a mirror. Yes, President Trump can be rude, crude and even smite members of his own party. Just ask Rosie O’Donnell about his blustery tone. Has he been worse than many …
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Author: Hollywood Makes Anti-White Sentiment Worse
“Hamilton” is one of the most revered pop productions of the past decade. Tony Awards. Critical raves. Mass adulation. Author Jeremy Carl doesn’t disagree. He also points to other elements of the show that reflect a disturbing trend. He shares more in his new book, “The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism is Tearing America Apart.” …
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John Leguizamo’s Fake News Posts No Laughing Matter
John Leguizamo may be Hollywood’s most strident woke warrior. The 63-year-old star promotes Identity Politics above all in interviews and on social media. One quick example? He complained about casting white voice actors Charlie Day and Chris Pratt in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Even his X bio brims with woke flourishes, including the recently-discarded term …
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‘Twisters’- A Blockbuster for Heartland USA
Glen Powell wears a cowboy hat in “Twisters,” the spiritual sequel to the 1996 hit. How unnecessary. His swagger and old-school machismo make such headgear moot. And he’s a perfect fit for this Oklahoma yarn brimming with Heartland-friendly themes and a decided lack of lectures. They even left the Climate Change screeds off screen. Yes, …
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