The Greatest and Earwormiest of Franz Ferdinand, According to Alex Kapranos

Superlatives A Vulture series in which artists judge the best and worst of their own careers. Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. And that is absolutely one of the most frustrating feelings in the world. (As well as making us perk up about Russian constructivism with their accompanying visuals.) The new one right now is Curious. Thats the last thing we recorded and it feels like its where my ideas are at the moment....

March 3, 2022 · 7 min · 1451 words · Steven Wells

The Murphy-verse Is Moving to Hulu

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. American Horror Story: The Streaming Warscontinues. Past seasons ofCrime StoryandPosewere previously available on Netflix, but the streamers license has since expired. That ones caught in streaming limbo after leaving Netflix last month.) Related Tags:

March 3, 2022 · 1 min · 49 words · Mary Saunders

The Quickfire Puzzle

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March 3, 2022 · 1 min · 26 words · Ernest Cohen

The Trojan Horse Affairvs. the British Press

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The Trojan Horse Affair, the latest podcast from Serial Productions, debuted last month with formidable ambition. Produced over years of investigative reporting, the podcast broke news. As a media product,The Trojan Horse Affairswiftly became a hit. But as impact journalism, the podcast appears to have run into a wall. In the first few weeks since release, it drew little coverage in the British media....

March 3, 2022 · 4 min · 811 words · Pamela Miller

Top Chef: HoustonSeason-Premiere Recap: Primal Fear

Top Chef Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. With that scandal looming, theres a lot of pressure on season 19. But if tonights cooking is any indication, were in for a real treat. As with last season, a differentTop ChefAll-Star will be brought in to judge each challenge. Burrell gushes about her city, describing Houston as a true melting pot where many cultures can thrive....

March 3, 2022 · 3 min · 434 words · Raymond Mills

Top ChefCelebrity Guest Judges, Ranked

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. This list was originally published in 2022. Its been updated to include more celebrity guest judges. (Im still bitter that Bryan Voltaggio has never won despite competing three times.) To help judge this challenge, producers invited Jon Favreau, who directed and starred in the 2014 filmChef. One standout is actress Aisha Tylers appearance onTop Chef: Chicago....

March 3, 2022 · 2 min · 309 words · Linda Evans

A Breakdown of Cultural Institutions Boycotting Russian Involvement

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Artists and organizations have begun speaking out against Russian involvement in various cultural events. Read on for the statements and plans from institutions limiting Russian involvement. Formula One ends its contract with the Russian Grand Prix.Formula One willno longer be hosting races in Russia. In 2014, Putin struck a deal with past-CEO Bernie Ecclestone for a contract that would run through 2025....

March 2, 2022 · 2 min · 380 words · Danielle Myers

Alan Ladd Jr., Producer Involved in 14 Best Picture Nominees, Dead at 84

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Alan Ladd Jr., the producer who green-litStar Warsand worked on 14 Best Picturenominated films, has died. Ladd was known for being a stand-up guy and an all-around nice fellow. Ladds daughter broke the news in a Facebook post. No cause of death was given. Ladd was the son of actor Alan Ladd. My biggest contribution toStar Warswas keeping my mouth shut and standing by the picture, said Ladd....

March 2, 2022 · 1 min · 83 words · Jonathan Martin

Another FormerAmerican IdolContestant Pivots to Daytime Talk

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The post-Ellendaytime talk show space continues to expand and bring in names. Jennifer Hudson is joining folks like Drew Barrymore and Hudsons formerAmerican Idolcontestant Kelly Clarkson in the Talk Zone. For those who want a steady gig, a daytime talk show is a pretty sweet deal. Warner Bros. announced in a statement thatThe Jennifer Hudsonshow will be syndicated to Fox stations this fall....

March 2, 2022 · 1 min · 119 words · Shannon Burch

Bandcamp Acquired byFortniteDeveloper Epic Games

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Music history is full of stories of indies going mainstream. Heres the latest:The online music platform Bandcamphas been acquired by Epic Games,the company behindFortnite. Bandcamp Dailys editorial director, J. Edward Keyes, responded to speculation about the site on Twitter. I just want to reassure you: Bandcamp Daily is not going anywhere, hewrote. News of the acquisition comes two days ahead of the next Bandcamp Friday, on March 4....

March 2, 2022 · 1 min · 85 words · Megan Li

Broadway’s Cort Theatre Will Be Renamed in Honor of James Earl Jones

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The Cort Theatre will return to Broadway performances with a new name. Jones, 91, first performed in the Cort Theatre inSunrise at Campobelloin 1958. He was last seen on Broadwayopposite the late Cicely Tyson inThe Gin Gamefrom late 2015 to early 2016. Let my journey from then to now be an inspiration to all aspiring actors....

March 2, 2022 · 1 min · 73 words · Christina Pearson

Go Ahead, PlayElden Ring

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. In my first session withElden Ring,I crossed blades with a man named Margit the Fell Omen. Hed launch into the acrid sky above and crash down like a meteor slamming into the earth. Dodge a second too late and youre toast. This was a sensation Ive grown quite accustomed to in my decade playing FromSoftware games....

March 2, 2022 · 2 min · 408 words · Janet Malone

ITYSLCreators Developing Honestly Who Cares We’re Watching It

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Robinson and Kanin first met as writers onSaturday Night Liveand co-created the Comedy Central seriesDetroiters. Both are writing and executive-producing the project and Andrew Gaynord will direct. Time to celebrate withsome sloppy steaks! Related Tags:

March 2, 2022 · 1 min · 50 words · John Stevenson