WOODSTOCK , N.Y. — Chicago was only the labor pains. With a joyous three-day shriek, the inheritors of the earth came to life in an alfalfa field outside the village of Bethel, New York. Slapping the spark of life into the newborn was American rock and roll music provided by the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. And Dylan’s Mr. Jones, who has, indeed, been aware of what is happening, but has preferred to denounce the immorality of fucking around with his values, is now forced to acknowledge both the birth and its legitimacy. The New York Times , which had given the story front-page coverage for three days running, thundered on its editorial page the Monday-after that it was “an outrageous episode” and demanded to know “what kind of culture it is that can produce so colossal a mess?” But, in a reversal astounding for that Establishment journal, a second editorial Tuesday sheepishly allowed that the gathering was “essentially a phenomenon of innocence . . . they came, it seems, to … [Read more...] about Woodstock: ‘It Was Like Balling for the First Time’
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See ‘SNL’ Turn Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility Into Game Show Hosted by Dr. Fauci
With many Americans confused about who is eligible for Covid-19 vaccines — and millions more who are eligible for the shots unable to book an appointment — Saturday Night Live ’s cold open turned the nation’s vaccine rollout into a game show hosted by Kate McKinnon ’s Dr. Fauci. The vaccine rollout is going strong but it’s also very confusing: Who can get it? How? When? Where is it? Do both doses go in the same arm or different arms, I don’t know,” the host said in the sketch. “So tonight, we give everyday Americans the chance to vie for vaccine eligibility on a little show called So You Think You Can Get the Vaccine .” McKinnon’s Fauci added, “Getting the vaccine shouldn’t be a competition but Americans will only want to get it if someone else can’t.” Related Stories Is It OK to Travel to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? Biden: United States Will Have Enough Vaccine Supply for Every American by End of July Related Stories All 173 of Taylor … [Read more...] about See ‘SNL’ Turn Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility Into Game Show Hosted by Dr. Fauci
Michelle Pfeiffer Is Janet Van Dyne in Antman and the Wasp
Marvel wasted no time making sure that everyone was going to be talking about their San Diego Comic-Con presentation for the rest of the weekend. As usual, Marvel Studios invaded Hall H and brought a lot of surprises along with them. The first movie they decided to showcase was Ant-Man 2 , which is officially titled Ant-Man and the Wasp . Not only did they show off some initial footage (which sadly hasn't made it online yet), but they made some major casting announcements, including Michelle Pfeiffer as the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne. Paul Rudd and Michael Pena kicked off the panel with a reportedly hilarious video that features them recapping the entire MCU. At the end of the video, it was revealed that they were actually telling all of this to Michelle Pfeiffer, who was revealed to be playing Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp . As one might expect, the crowd at San Diego Comic-Con went absolutely nuts. This also marks another actor crossing over from DC to … [Read more...] about Michelle Pfeiffer Is Janet Van Dyne in Antman and the Wasp
John Burks, Rolling Stone’s First Managing Editor, Dead at 83
John Burks , Rolling Stone ’s first managing editor who helped guide the rock magazine’s coverage of political issues, died earlier this month at the age of 83. Burks’ wife Deborah Nagle-Burks confirmed her husband’s death to the San Francisco Chronicle , adding that he died at their Pacifica home on February 17th from heart disease. “He was a true journalist and an excellent editor, both in guiding stories into print and in coming up with ideas that helped expand the parameters of Rolling Stone ,” longtime Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres, who Burks hired, told the Chronicle . Burks is also credited with recruiting photographer Annie Lebovitz for the magazine. Related Stories Jimi Hendrix: An Appreciation In the Aftermath of Altamont Related Stories 15 Metal Christmas Songs for Unsilent, Unholy Nights Jerry Jeff Walker's 'Viva Terlingua': Inside the Fringe Country Album While at Rolling Stone , Burks led the incisive, … [Read more...] about John Burks, Rolling Stone’s First Managing Editor, Dead at 83
Warner Animation Group Sets Allison Abbate & Chris Leahy As Toppers
Warner Animation Group said today that Allison Abbate and Chris Leahy will take the roles of senior-level creative executives at the animated film production arm of Warner Bros Pictures. Abbate has been named EVP, while Leahy has been named SVP. Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures, who shares oversight of Warner Animation Group with Courtenay Valenti, President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Pictures, said of the announcement: “Allison and Chris are well known and well respected in the animation community and will be key to expanding our operations at Warner Animation Group. We have ambitious plans for WAG and will rely on Allison and Chris to attract world-class animation talent to help us develop and deliver a robust slate of both animated and live-action/hybrid titles.” Related Story J.J. Abrams To Produce 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' Movie In Works At Warner Bros Amid Dr. Seuss Ramp-Up Adds Valenti: “Warner … [Read more...] about Warner Animation Group Sets Allison Abbate & Chris Leahy As Toppers