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He has risen.

We broke down HBO's coolest new show and compared NBA players to Succession characters.

....it was a G.I. Jane joke.

The new episode of Stage Dives focuses on Nick Cave's prolific career and the alternative icon's one night stand in Vancouver.

The iconic Radiohead members appeared on the Jason Bateman/Will Arnett/Sean Hayes-hosted podcast.

...and not just because Stewie basically is Roman.

We broke down Tyler's fascinating decade-long career and his takeover of Scotiabank Arena.

The Beastie Boy played a DJ and friend of Dr. Buss

We'll be breaking down the best tours coming into town and why these artists are putting thousands of butts in seats.

The process has been called grueling and involves long hours of singing and dancing sessions with Madonna herself.

Opiate Mountain gets the buzzfeed X aggregate X IMDB Trivia Page treatment from the people that paid too much attention.

IDLES, Mitski, Turnstile, and Freddie Gibbs round out first Osheaga in three years.

A recording of Zeppelin playing in Minnesota that popped up last May has been making the rounds.

The people behind the instant classic are brought on for a new season of the immersive podcast.

Except for If they get Pete Davidson to host, then OK I understand we're going to have problems.

The socialist professor called West a “confused genius” before giving a philosophy lesson to TMZ.

The Tonight Show got a taste of Washington's powerful full band ensemble treatment.

A Meat Loaf becomes a Martyr, Euphoria Stories, and the When We Were Young Backlash plus more.

“Upsetting and uncomfortable:” owner and staff explain the situation, saying they are dealing with irate unvaccinated customers daily.

Kanye’s latest outburst in regards to his current output leaves no rest for the wicked. May I suggest “Everything I Am” or “Only One?”

📈: HBO's budget on Euphoria.

and also Lana Del Rey.

Visconti gave the goods to Mary Ann Hobbs on how “the saddest part” of Berlin was in the East and how Bowie made everyone in the studio draw a picture.

a.k.a. Press Wars: Fuck Miley / Pete / Kim

"Get a fucking grip."

i’ve lived a whole career in those faces.

The Problem Host compared the Gringott's Goblins to Anti-Semitic caricatures

Michael Caine looks high as shit, North West Kardashian goes Live, and Snoop Dogg tries to say Denis Villineuve. All this and more.

Directed by and starring Eric Wareheim as James Murphy, the special drops on Amazon Music and Twitch December 22.

Joe Rogen podcast not actually included in coverage*

a.k.a. the Verzuz Battle Drake did not know he was engaged in.

Kanye’s Yearbook Quote, Father John Misty pulls a Kendall Roy, and Stephen Sondheim’s Letter to Trey Parker...all this and more important stuff the algorithms gave us this week.

there were a lot, consult PR La Flame.

Raphael Bob-Waksberg questioned the company’s loyalty to Dave Chappelle despite eliminating one of his scenes.

Beloved Chicago rapper took to her Instagram Story to reverse her 2021 album confirmation and reveal she hasn’t consistently made music for four years.

Paul McCartney writes "Get Back" on screen, Adam Levine got a face tattoo, Este Haim falls on stage, and more important stuff the algorithms gave us this week.

The drive owned by Shakur’s deceased bodyguard includes a ring entrance theme for Mike Tyson, depositions the rapper gave, unseen photographs, and more.

The Canadian rock legend and reputable photographer battling COVID unveiled the images at Pirelli’s launch event last night.

Weimar X Carthage X Dante X AI & antibiotic-resistant superbugs…the playlist.

The former creative director writes the film left him “deeply saddened” and called Jared Leto’s performance “seemingly mentally challenged” in essay for Air Mail.

LVMH announced that the Off-White founder lost his private battle with cancer earlier today.

Matthew McConaughey Leads in the Polls, Madonna’s new butt surgery, and more memes & cool shit from this week.

580 kids without their phones VS. the biggest comedian in the world and his camera crew.

It involves Chris Tucker, Kid Rock, Wayne Gretzky’s now-defunct Restaurant, and a whole lot of 90's celebrities.

“The Beatles Suck,” “Imma make this gay-ass music,” “Larry David, call me” and a hell of a lot more.

Scary Spice, bad interviewers, the vinyl industry, and the shuffle button? Not so much..

James Murphy and company ran through classics, blew an amp, brought their disco ball.

Three of the influential electronic producer’s albums have been pulled from streaming amidst landmark streaming case.

Spoilers: Marilyn Manson is nominated for Rap Song, Louis C.K. got one over Bo Burnham, and Drake was left with scraps.

Lindsay Jordan will require an operation and three months of speech therapy from vocal trauma.

@bortofdorkness is a good Instagram account.

Jonah Hill will play Jerry Garcia and band’s original members will executive produce.

Limited Series out on Hulu in February will give full story on infamous marriage, sex tape, and legal battle.

The two were rumoured to have had dinner in the 6ix, hung out at the Chappelle show, then went to Drake’s house.

G.O.A.T. in hot water gives Scotiabank his first “real show [in a very long time],” brings along Jeff Ross, Sam Jay, & Kardinal Official.

Drake receives further heat for his association with the disaster festival as death toll reaches ten.

Adele debuts three new songs, chats with Oprah in CBS special.

The song helped break the band and was the first they had ever played live.

King Kendrick was joined by dancers and a rush of children and brought out Section.80 songs for the first time in nearly a decade.

Restaurant Chef somehow does not suffer heart attack or nervous breakdown.

Event cancelled then reinstated after students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts discussed staging a walkout if asked to help out.

The smiling overlord has overlapped the cultural discourse with appearances on all three NBC late night programs and ten minute version of “All Too Well.”

The Detroit MC breaks down how he heard Kraftwerk, his favourite Bowie album, and his thoughts on Side 2.

It’s long and paywalled so we thought we’d do you a favour.

Preserve this man now.

The Little Thing comes with “talking book” read by Cave and music with Warren Ellis.

Brendan Hunt, the Jan 6 YouTuber who currently awaits sentencing depicts Kelly singing to him, doing yoga.

The new offerings as part of Beach House’s mark the first chapter of releases for Once Twice Melody.

The Big Black Founder and studio legend says “I’m overdue for a discussion about my role in inspiring ‘edgelord’ shit.”

Alanis is notably not giving interviews or publicizing the film for inaccuracies regarding her abuse experiences.

Over 19 people name Live Nation in a gross negligence lawsuit, some suits choose not to name Scott.

Over 50 of the band’s associates and friends were interviewed to give definitive account from Bob Spitz.

Do Not Read if made uncomfortable by obscene wealth.

The Toronto Indie Institution may see its days numbered as the newest target of widescale development.

The singer songwriter is on the defense after leading a chant of “Robin Swann is dangerous” at an event in Belfast.

Spoiler Alert: the shit is beautiful.

Travis Scott’s history of inciting recklessness, subpar emergency plans among talking points.

“Scores more injured” after crowd surge, Houston authorities rummage through video to make sense of festival disaster.

…and everything else that happened from the Facebook Connect Conference.

… if delays on the opening of his new venue History are of any indication, sometimes it is not where his mouth is.

The people at SMACK have rounded up the artists we think should take home the prize for best Canadian album of the year.

Some of the insane statistics Kanye West is pulling in ahead of his top shelf listening event tonight at Soldier Field.

The best Charlie Watts stories and obituaries we've seen since yesterday including that infamous Mick Jagger punch.

A timeline of last week's events in cancel culture and a lesson in terrible PR.

Before Bill Simmons’s new documentary Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage is sure to create some shockwaves for the severity of the festival, check out what you should know going in.

After CBC’s report on the toxic workplace culture and student revolt at UofT, we looked into what other Canadian schools are doing to provide the proper channels to their students.

As the high-profile case hits another tentpole today, SMACK fills you in on everything that has happened since Britney hit the stand on June 23.

Britney Spears is due in court today in a much talked about appearance in the fight for control of her life.

SMACK Media digs deep into problematic behaviour from one of everybody's favourite acts.

The iconic guitarist lost his battle with throat cancer earlier today.

The non-profit organization declared ten albums for selection of the best Canadian album.

The alteration came with no announcement and now only lists cancellation as a basis for refund.

The industry god sat in on Questlove Supreme for a two hour plus conversation.

Listen to “RTJ4” now.

The iconic Barcelona festival adjusts its postponed 20th anniversary incarnation.

The record’s announcement comes with a full statement and the video for its first single.

The great innovator of electronica passed away from cancer last month.

Follow @davestruestories immediately.

“Dear April” and “Cayendo” were previously available as vinyl exclusives.

SMACK compiles a list of where and how to donate to struggling artists.