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It’s rare for an artist to go from being unknown to becoming one of the most talked-about indie artists of the year within months, but Bartees Cox who goes by the moniker Bartees Strange has achieved just that. Strange introduced the world to his solo work with his EP
Say Goodbye To Pretty Boy on March 13, 2020, a collection of reimagined The National covers. But even a month before the EP’s release, Paramore’s Hayley Williams tweeted that she was sold within the first few seconds into listening to Strange’s rendition of “About Today.” And the endorsements kept piling on: Upon the EP’s release, Strange gained Ryan Reynolds and The National’s Matt Berninger as fans.
Chase attacks McClellan over leadership in Black caucus
SARAH RANKIN, Associated Press
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1of3FILE This Thursday Jan. 14, 2021 file photo show State Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, addresses members of the Virginia Senate inside the Science Museum in Richmond, Va. Chase said at a campaign event this week that a fellow state senator seeking the Democratic nomination in the race would not be a governor that supports everyone because she is a leader of the legislative Black caucus. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)BOB BROWN/APShow MoreShow Less
2of3FILE- In this Jan. 12, 2017 file photo State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, smiles as she is applauded by members of the Virginia House of Delegates during a warm send-off from the chambers at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. McClellan is one of four Democratic candidates for Virginia governor expected to participate in a candidate s forum hosted by a coalition of progressive advocacy grou
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he d appoint a Black woman to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she retires before her term is up in 2024. We have multiple names in mind and the answer is yes, he said during a interview on MSNBC s The ReidOut when asked if he would name a Black woman to the seat if given the chance.
Feinstein, 87, is the oldest sitting U.S. senator. She won her sixth election in 2018 and said she plans to serve out her full term. But she s recently faced questions about her memory and pushback from Democrats who see her as too friendly with Republicans. She said in December she wasn t planning on retiring early and defended her job performance.