How Hurray for the Riff Raff Became America’s Top Songwriter

[ad_1] The music of Segarra, who performs as Hurray for the Riff Raff, stakes claims to American myths while inherently critiquing them. Photo: Denny Agassi Suspended over FDR Drive, Alynda Segarra pressed against the harsh November wind and described their final moments with their father. “It was just me and him,” said the 37-year-old singer… Continue reading How Hurray for the Riff Raff Became America’s Top Songwriter

Josh Alfred Spoofs Talent Shows on ‘America’s Got Talent’

[ad_1] In October, 2022, Nigerian comedian Josh Alfred — better known by his online moniker Josh2Funny — released a viral sketch in which he plays a speed reader named Ebenezer the Reader auditioning for a talent show. “I read a 1,679-page book within two seconds,” he tells the show’s astonished but skeptical judges. After a… Continue reading Josh Alfred Spoofs Talent Shows on ‘America’s Got Talent’