Review: 'The Fix' Drug-War Documentary Series on Roku
In eight short episodes on The Roku Channel, "The Fix" debunks drug-war myths. It's narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and directed with breathless intensity by Jeremiah Zagar and several others.
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20 Musicians, Actors and Athletes Who've Died from Covid-19
The recent deaths of singers Meatloaf and Hana Horka are reminders that Covid continues to have tragic consequences in the entertainment world.
Pop, Hip-Hop and Rock Star Deaths in 2022
The first 20 deaths in the music world in 2022 have been recorded. Ronnie Spector, Meatloaf and Rachel Nagy are among those who've passed away.
Party in the Woods: Magic Mushrooms on 'Yellowjackets '
Magic mushrooms play a major role in the outcome of Season 1 of "Yellowjackets" on Showtime. The series traces the lives of a girl's high school soccer team after their plane crashed in 1996 leaving them marooned far from civilization.
Gary Chambers Jr. Gets Blunted in Ad for U.S. Senate
Progressive Democrat Gary Chambers Jr. announced his candidacy for a Louisiana U.S. Senate seat on January 12. A week later, Chambers released a 37-second pro-pot promotional video in which he smokes a blunt.
Rapper Vic Mensa Busted with Psychedelic Drugs at DC Airport
Returning from a trip to Africa, Vic Mensa was stopped and searched at Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC on January 15. Customs and Border Patrol found the Chicago rapper in possession of LSD and psilocybin mushroom products.
Order King's Kush or Dream Weed Strains on MLK Jr. Day
In remembering and paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, some may turn to cannabis strains King's Kush and Double Dream for comfort.
'Freak Brothers' Co-Star Tiffany Haddish Charged with DUI in Georgia
Tiffany Haddish was arrested for DUI on January 14. She reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Police said they believe Haddish had been "smoking marijuana." The comedian voices the cat on "The Freak Brothers."
Golden Globes and SAG Awards 2022: Michael Keaton Wins for 'Dopesick,' 'Don't Look Up' Receives Cast Nomination
Michael Keaton won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Dr. Sam Finnix on "Dopesick" and has been nominated for a SAG Award. "Don't Look Up" is up for SAG's coveted Outstanding Cast award.
New Study Says Cannabinoids in Hemp Can Block Covid Transmission
CBDA, CBGA and THCA - the so-called minor cannabinoids - are being hyped as preventatives for Covid infections. "These compounds can be taken orally and have a long history of safe use in humans," says an Oregon State University researcher.