Saturday, April 11, 2026

Politics

Number 1 on iTunes, 2 Million Views on YouTube: Mixed Message Right Wing “Fake Woke” Indie White Rap by Canadian Living in Los Angeles

The number 1 song on iTunes since Friday is a mixed message right wing rap. It's called "Fake Woke" by a Canadian living in...

Lockdown Blues: As Van Morrison Backs Lawsuit Against Irish Government, Eric Clapton Erases “Stand and Deliver” from Social Media

It's only seven weeks since Eric Clapton foolishly released his recording of a Van Morrison song called "Stand and Deliver." It was not an anthem...

Billie Holiday’s Signature Song, “Strange Fruit,” Has a Strange Backstory Tying Her to Executed Spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

As we prepare for Lee Daniels' "The United States of America vs. Billie Holiday," here's a little backstory almost no one knows. Holiday's signature song,...

Refuge: Fox News Becoming to Former Trumpers What South America was to the Nazis

Fox News is becoming to former Trumpers what South America was to fleeing Nazis after World War II. When the war was over, according to...

American Film Institute Made a Mistake Omitting “Billie Holiday” Movie, Andra Day in Oscar Buzzed Performance

There's an embargo on reviewing "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" until February 19th. I'm not sure why. Usually that means a movie isn't...

Ratings: Biden Inaugural Concert Special Scores on Every Broadcast Network, Handily Beats Fox Shows

Fox TV gambled and lost last night. They were the only network that didn't show the Biden Inaugural special from 8 to 10pm featuring Tom...

Boom! 7 of Top 10 iTunes Songs Come from Biden Inauguration TV Show, Albums Take Spots in Top 10, Too

Last night's 90 minute Biden Inauguration show was a hit for all its performers, and the songs they sang. The show, which aired on every...

Twitter Relaunches POTUS, FLOTUS and Press Secretary Accounts to the Bidens and New Spokesperson

Twitter --not my favorite company right now -- has made inaugural changes. They've turned over the @POTUS, @FLOTUS, and @PressSec accounts to the new occupants...