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Audience Editor for @WSJ in NYC. NBA fan. Occasional music writer. Coffee drinker, cat petter. I read the comments. He/him.

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Ka Will Not Give Up

Ka Will Not Give Up

My longform Q&A with Brooklyn rapper Ka.

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Indie Band Okkervil River's 8-Bit Game Enhances New Album

Indie Band Okkervil River's 8-Bit Game Enhances New Album

Okkervil River released an 8-bit browser game accompanying the band's new album, The Silver Gymnasium.

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Meet Pitchfork's Ambitious New Film Site 'The Dissolve'

Meet Pitchfork's Ambitious New Film Site 'The Dissolve'

On the eve of the launch of Pitchfork's new film site The Dissolve, I got a first look at the site and spoke …

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How One Musician Overcame Apple's 'One Hit Wonder' Effect

How One Musician Overcame Apple's 'One Hit Wonder' Effect

I spoke with composer Chilly Gonzales about his new album, having a song in an Apple commercial, and updating…

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Big Boi: Music Piracy Produces 'Bullsh-t' Records

Big Boi: Music Piracy Produces 'Bullsh-t' Records

I talked to Big Boi of OutKast about his album, the way social media is changing the music industry, and his …

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Macklemore Runs Instagram Contest to Launch New Single [VIDEO PREMIERE]

Macklemore Runs Instagram Contest to Launch New Single [VIDEO PREMIERE]

My world premiere of the music video for "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

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Philadelphia Eagles Beat Kansas City Chiefs in Shocking Blowout

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By Todd Olmstead Verified
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
The game: The Eagles dominated the Chiefs to win 40-22 and take home their first Super Bowl since 2018. The halftime show: Kendrick Lamar performed his hit "Not Like Us" and declared himself the winner in his feud with Drake. The ads: The stars were out, with celebrities featuring prominently in the ads. Brands were shelling out as much as $8 million for a 30-second spot, a new record for the most expensive real estate on TV.
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The End of Netflix's DVD Service: a Look Back at the Red-Envelope Era

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By Todd Olmstead Verified, Dave Cole Verified
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
Mailed DVDs “paved the way for the shift to streaming,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in a blog post announcing the end of the DVD service, citing the range of titles offered and the ability to binge watch. The company reported $145.7 million in revenue from DVDs in 2022, down 20% from the year before. Jordan Strauss/Invision/Associated Press
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Super Bowl 2023 Live Updates: Chiefs vs. Eagles

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By Dawn Gilbertson Verified, Neil Shah Verified, Katherine Sayre Verified, Joseph Pisani Verified, Todd Olmstead Verified, Andrew Beaton Verified
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
About this page Super Bowl 2023 Live Updates: Chiefs vs. Eagles Last Updated: Feb 12, 2023 at 1:05 pm ET The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles face off in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Rihanna performs in the halftime show.
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