AvatarRon Peckflipped into People12 hours agoWhat Elvis’ Colonel Tom Parker Was Really Likeverified_publisherBustle - Morgan Leigh DaviesEverybody loves Tom Hanks — but they may not love Tom Parker, the predatory music manager he plays in Elvis. Viewers who are more familiar with Elvis …
AvatarRon Peckflipped into Books News (Hardback, Audio & E-versions)13 hours agoOctavia Butler’s Roots in Black HistoryJSTOR Daily - Livia GershonThe Parable books seem different yet familiar, their plots framed by a world shattered by racism, economic inequality, and climate change. Born 75 …
AvatarRon Peckflipped into Books News (Hardback, Audio & E-versions)21 hours agoFrom the Archive: What to Read When You Want to See a World More F**ked up Than Ourstherumpus.netThis was originally published at The Rumpus on August 18, 2017. During the month of June 2022, we’re highlighting some of our favorite work from The …
AvatarRon Peckflipped into People10 hours agoElvis: What Did Black Artists of the Era Really Think of Presley?verified_publisherVanity Fair - Yohana DestaIn 1994, Ray Charles sat down for an interview with NBC’s Bob Costas and gave a scathing critique of Elvis Presley. “To say that Elvis was so great and so outstanding, like he’s the king…the king of what?” Charles said. “I know too many artists that are far greater”—singers like Nat King Cole, who …
AvatarRon Peckflipped into Pet & Animal News1 day agoHow to Perform CPR on a Dogverified_publisherLifehacker - Lindsey EllefsonIf your dog needs emergency help, you can be the one to give it to them. Humans don’t deserve dogs. They’re beautiful, they’re loyal, and they’re fun …
AvatarRon Peckflipped into Government & Politics17 hours agoSenators Just Did the Rich Another Favormotherjones.com - Michael MechanicOn Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a retirement bill called the Enhancing American Retirement Now Act (EARN). That’s the …
