TikTok says Montana’s newly enacted law that would criminalize usage of the short-form video app is unconstitutional — and the app company has taken legal action to fight the state’s ban. TikTok filed a lawsuit Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana seeking to have the law reversed. It was signed…
Cruel World Festival Turns Into Two-Night ’80s Party With Siouxsie, Iggy Pop, Love and Rockets
Lovers of ’80s music in the synth-pop and post-punk genres rejoiced Saturday as a stuffed roster including Iggy Pop, Gang of Four, Love and Rockets, Echo and the Bunnymen and the Human League performed at the Cruel World festival in Pasadena. The festival had an unexpected second evening of performances on Sunday after lightning cut…
Joaquin Phoenix’s Next Project Will Be an NC-17 Gay Love Story
Joaquin Phoenix is taking it up another notch after Ari Aster’s “Beau Is Afraid,” teaming up with Todd Haynes for an NC-17-rated gay romance film. Haynes spoke to IndieWire at the Cannes Film Festival following the Saturday premiere of his romantic drama “May December,” starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. In the interview, Haynes teased…
How the Music of ‘Euphoria’ Composer Labrinth Inspired the Score for Football Docuseries ‘Algiers, America’
Hulu’s football docuseries “Algiers, America” reaches both an emotional and musical peak in its fifth and final episode. As the students of Edna Karr High School near graduation, one of their classmates, Keyron Ross, is killed by gun violence. The series profiles the New Orleans high school’s football team while also looking at the reality…
Amazon Gaming Week Has Begun: Here Are the Best Deals to Shop
Amazon’s highly anticipated Gaming Week officially kicked off Monday morning, and the retailer is buzzing with limited-time deals that can help any avid gamer upgrade their setup at a fraction of the cost The promo week, which runs May 22 – 28, cuts a swath through the most reputable brands, from PC and Razer to…
A’s Kuiper fired after using racial slur on air
Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was fired by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
NFL owners OK flexing of Thursday night games
NFL owners have approved flexing for “Thursday Night Football” starting this season.
Wanna bet? Inside the NFL’s gambling policy, and why violations are increasing
Are more suspensions on the way? The NFL is investigating another potential wave of violations.
‘The most interesting man in the world’: The legends of Brent Burns
The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Hurricanes defenseman is one of the most unique stars in any professional sport. Here are some of the best stories from throughout his NHL career.
Juve drop from UCL spots after 10-point penalty
Juventus were hit with a fresh 10-point penalty on Monday by an Italian court — hampering their chances of qualifying for next year’s Champions League — Italy’s Football Association said.