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How 'Billions' Uses Music As An Emotional Accelerator

From Jason Isbell to Metallica, the soundtrack choices in Showtime's hit series 'Billions' are left of center -- and that's for a reason.

Caitlin White 05.24.18 7 hours ago

How ‘Billions’ Creators Brian Koppelman And David Levien Use Music As An ‘Emotional Accelerator’ On The Show

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Harvey Weinstein Will Reportedly Surrender Himself On Charges Related To Sexual Assault In New York

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Music & Culture

El-P Says Run The Jewels Turned Down An NFL Offer To Feature The Group’s Music At The Super Bowl

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Aaron Williams 05.24.18 3 hours ago

Watch Rawkus Records Founder Jarret Myer Discuss The Label’s Cultural Impact

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Aaron Williams 05.24.18 2 hours ago

Brockhampton Says They May Delay Their ‘Puppy’ Album In Light Of Abuse Allegations Against Member Ameer Vann

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Aaron Williams 05.24.18 4 hours ago

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‘Solo’ Proves That Han Solo Is Still The Most Important Star Wars Character

Vince Mancini 05.24.18 4 hours ago 13 Comments

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'The Americans' Anxiety Report: Things Are Very Topsy-Turvy At The Office

Brian Grubb 05.24.18 4 hours ago 4 Comments

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Philip Cosores 05.24.18 6 hours ago

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How Close Is Stan To Catching 'The Americans' Before The Series Ends?

Alan Sepinwall 05.23.18 18 hours ago 98 Comments

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'The Rundown': A Weekend Cable Classic And The Rock's Best Movie

Brian Grubb 05.24.18 7 hours ago 22 Comments

The Time Has Come To Talk About ‘The Rundown,’ The Rock’s Best Movie

The King Of Umami Teaches You How To Create Incredible Flavor Bombs

Dane Rivera 05.24.18 2 hours ago 2 Comments

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Remembering One Of The Most Iconic Classic Rock Venues On The West Coast

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Vince Mancini reviews 'First Reformed,' the interesting new film from Paul Schrader ('Taxi Driver,' 'Raging Bull') that stars Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried.

Vince Mancini 05.22.18 2 days ago 7 Comments

‘First Reformed’ Is Paul Schrader’s Most Interesting Work In Years

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