Review Musical Satire

'44,' a musical satire about Barack Obama by one of his campaign insiders, cuts up at the Kirk Douglas

Written, composed and directed by Eli Bauman, a former Obama campaign organizer, '44,' about Barack Obama's presidency, returns to L.A. at Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Music Review: Ella Fitzgerald is in fine form on 1967 concert album, 'Ella at the Coliseum'

A new album documents jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald in concert in Oakland, California, in 1967

ABC News - 5d

Realize Music launches singing-wellness app

Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.

VentureBeat - Feb. 23

The Sound of Music at 60: a flawed but enduring cultural touchpoint

The 1965 musical has its faults but it remains a deserving and enduring point of reference for so many of us. Many of the formative films of my childhood come with crisp sense memories of the first ...

The Guardian - 1d

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77

ABC News - Feb. 18

‘The music industry is as cold blooded as Scrooge McDuck’: the return of rapper Yasiin Bey

Under the radar for a decade, the artist formerly known as Mos Def is back. He talks about rejection, revival, and his new partnership with the Alchemist. It’s the penultimate night of Paris ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

The late Gwen McCrae brought emotion to dance music like no one else

Spanning deep soul, disco and beyond, McCrae – who has died aged 81 – didn’t get the recognition she deserved for a discography charged with pain and wonder. Rockin’ Chair, 90% of Me Is You, All ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Cabernet Review - Monsters Are Hereditary

There's so much delightful intrigue to uncover with Cabernet 's core message of monsters being hereditary, a concept that initially seems solely meant to draw parallels between the protagonist's ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

In a boom era for big music venues, the Shrine gets a facelift for its 100th anniversary

On a recent Friday night, the French disco band L'Impératrice took the stage at the Shrine Expo Hall, framed in a spray of huge LED panels.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Ludovico Einaudi: ‘The way you blend the elements you eat is similar to composing a piece of music’

The pianist and composer talks about his passion for chillies, teas and saucepans, and cooking for his dad’s remarkable literary dinner parties. I live in Torino [Turin] , a town where I grew up ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against UK band The 1975 for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival

A London judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against the British band The 1975 over the lead singer’s gay kiss that led Malaysian authorities to shut down a music festival

ABC News - 6d

Down bad: Travis Kelce turns to Taylor Swift music to cope with Super Bowl loss

The Chiefs tight end shared that the music he has been listening to lately is a reflection of his mood.

ESPN - 3d

'Are we legends yet?': Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson on 50 years of music and sisterhood

The veteran rock band is resuming a tour it called off last year after Ann Wilson was diagnosed with cancer.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Aarke Coffee System Review: Shiny and Chrome

This shiny coffee maker and grinder arrives with an innovative autogrind feature pretty much unheard of in drip coffee.

Wired - Feb. 19

The Best Mesh Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Wired - Feb. 19

8 Best Projectors According to Our Reviewers (2025)

Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you upgrade your movie nights.

Wired - Feb. 20

The Best Meat Subscription Boxes, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Get grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken delivered to your door no matter where you live.

Wired - Feb. 21

Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

Wired - Feb. 23

Monster Hunter Wilds Review - New Frontier

I thought I would miss the Wirebug from 2021's Monster Hunter Rise. Not just because of the verticality and fluidity it introduced to traversal, but also because of its vital role in ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

9 Best MagSafe Wallets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.

Wired - Feb. 24

Alien: Rogue Incursion Review - Joy Division

Last spring, I flew to Thailand to visit the set of Alien: Earth, the upcoming FX and Hulu TV series based on Ridley Scott's beloved series. As a horror fan, it was incredible to place myself in ...

GameSpot - 6d

Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There

Motorola’s newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.

Wired - 6d

Book Review: ‘Right-Wing Women,’ by Andrea Dworkin

In a newly reissued 1983 book, the radical feminist Andrea Dworkin argued that conservative women understood the reality of male domination.

The New York Times - 5d

8 Best Toaster Ovens (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Toaster ovens are the Swiss Army knives of the modern kitchen. Our top pick could replace your full-size oven.

Wired - 5d

NFL and its competition committee reviewing overtime rules

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss

ABC News - 4d

Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value

Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.

Wired - 4d

Ban degrading and violent online porn, review proposes

A government-commissioned review will call for content showing women being choked during sex to be illegal.

BBC News - 4d

11 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Wired - 4d

The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple interface, good battery life, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

Wired - 4d

8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - 3d

Best iPad Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These are some of our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and styli, no matter which Apple tablet you have.

Wired - 3d

Ex-Tory MP to lead review of Islamophobia definition

Dominic Grieve is to lead a new working group, following a rise in incidents of anti-Muslim hatred.

BBC News - 2d

Nord, Liverpool: ‘It’s very much a win’ - restaurant review

If chefs were footballers, Nord’s Daniel Heffy would be in a league of his own. Nord , 100 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9QJ. Snacks £6.50-£11; small plates 315.50-£27, large plates £20-£36 , ...

The Guardian - 2d

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra Review: Photography Focus

Not much is new with Xiaomi's latest flagship phones, but I still love the quad-lens camera on the Ultra.

Wired - 1d

Sources: Manfred reviewing bid to reinstate Rose

Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition filed on Jan. 8 by Pete Rose's family to have MLB's all-time hit leader posthumously removed from baseball's ineligible list, multiple sources ...

ESPN - 1d

Mustard Made Lowdown Locker Review: Stylish Storage

The more storage, the better, and this locker looks as good as it performs.

Wired - 1d

Tonal 2 Review: Smarter Strength Training

If you're all-in on digital weight training, you'll want to splurge on this fancy slab for sweating.

Wired - 4h

ProtoArc XKM01 CaseUp Combo Review: A Reliable Portable Workstation

This foldable keyboard combo delivers a seamless experience for getting work done on the go without breaking the bank.

Wired - Feb. 20

Suits LA review – glossy legal spinoff is an unsexy disappointment

After Suits became a surprise Netflix smash hit in 2023, the inevitable follow-up is unlikely to find as many fans. For all my eye-rolling at spinoffs, reboots and IP rehashing, I have to admit ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

'A Thousand Blows' review: Steven Knight's boxing drama is anything but subtle

The creator of 'Peaky Blinders' is back on his Victorian turf with a story of bare-knuckle boxing in East London, starring Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty and Malachi Kirby.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

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