Sinseers’ ‘Sinseerly Yours’ is a love letter to L.A. Chicano soul

[ad_1] When Thee Sinseers performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, they were given the option to perform in studio or record at home. Instead of heading to the network’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., the nine-piece soul group from East L.A. decided to stay close to home. Their well-received Tiny Desk was filmed inside Floreria Primavera,… Continue reading Sinseers’ ‘Sinseerly Yours’ is a love letter to L.A. Chicano soul

A love letter to Weird Barbie: Why the defaced doll matters

[ad_1] Dear Weird Barbie, I’ve seen videos of what the others look like. Heard rumors. A lorax, a pair of arms and legs sticking out of a Corona Light can, a head poking out the top of a Jollibee doll. I regret that I wasn’t more creative with you. I should have taken more chances,… Continue reading A love letter to Weird Barbie: Why the defaced doll matters

Iggy Azalea Wrote Letter of Support in Tory Lanez Sentencing

[ad_1] Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty Images As a judge prepares to sentence Tory Lanez for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, a number of people who know Lanez have testified on his behalf, include 76 letters of support. That group includes multiple of Lanez’s fellow inmates, a police chief, a doctor who’s treated Lanez for hair loss… Continue reading Iggy Azalea Wrote Letter of Support in Tory Lanez Sentencing

Taylor Swift, please postpone: Officials sign open letter

[ad_1] Is this hot labor summer about to become a cruel summer? Ahead of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour beginning a six-night stint in Los Angeles, a group of state and local elected officials signed an open letter to the pop star urging her to postpone the tour dates in solidarity with striking hotel workers. “Your… Continue reading Taylor Swift, please postpone: Officials sign open letter

Sinéad O’Connor’s harrowing letter to Miley Cyrus resurfaces

[ad_1] Sinéad O’Connor’s incendiary open letter to a young Miley Cyrus is resurfacing after the acclaimed “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer died on Wednesday. She was 56. The Irish singer was a known force to be reckoned with, and her illustrious and stormy career was filled with moments that stirred controversy and inspired media fodder.… Continue reading Sinéad O’Connor’s harrowing letter to Miley Cyrus resurfaces