Royel Otis guitarist tries to stifle misconduct allegations with a Reddit dragnet Casey Epstein-Gross | January 5, 2026 Instead of issuing a denial, Royel Maddell sought names, emails, and IP addresses. The court declined to play along.
Evangeline Lilly says brain functions at “decreased capacity” after traumatic head injury Drew Gillis | January 5, 2026 The Lost star fainted and hit her face on a rock at the beach in May 2025.
Simon Raymonde on band drama, family stories, and In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me Grant Sharples | January 5, 2026 Audio Books: The Cocteau Twins bassist and Bella Union labelhead talks with Paste about his memoir, learning more about his father, and the one time his band opened for Metallica.
Steven Soderbergh’s year-end lists offer unparalleled insight and endearing humanity Leila Jordan | January 5, 2026 Thanks to their revealing, endearing objectivity, every aspiring artist should be reading Steven Soderbergh’s annual Seen, Read lists.
Tony Dokoupil promises to be more “accountable” and “transparent” than Walter Cronkite Drew Gillis | January 5, 2026 The new anchor of the CBS Evening News responded to critics in his Instagram comments.