Extra Extra: Robert Zimmerman Is 80, But Bob Dylan Is Forever Young

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Published May 24, 2021

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Published May 24, 2021

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Happy 80th birthday Robert Zimmerman! Celebrate Bob Dylan's very special day by reading pieces about his underappreciated comedic side, the greatest covers of his work, and other artists' favorite Dylan songs. And make sure to revisit Gothamist's classic list of every Dylan album ranked.
At least one good pandemic-era rule change seems here for good: everyone wants to-go cocktails to-stay.
UFO sightings were a pop culture joke. Now they're a national security concern.
The Real Deal asks: what does the future hold for post-pandemic Times Square?
Vice looks at how an African island became a COVID conspiracy theory hotbed.
Viral darlings The Linda Lindas, who came to fame performing their original "Racist, Sexist Boy" in the Los Angeles Public Library (and whose parents have industry ties), have signed to Epitaph Records.
The Times has a wonderful piece about trying to unravel the mysteries of a magic trick by a legendary 94-year-old magician.
You better watch out for ticks this summer, you do not want to end up like this person: "A few weeks ago, Goudarz Molaei went on a research expedition to a wooded coastal area in southwestern Connecticut. Within minutes, droves of troublesome residents of the area were crawling across his coveralls. He was covered in ticks."
Watch the first teaser trailer for Marvel Studio's Eternals, directed by Oscar winner and sunset capturer Chloé Zhao.
A Florida high school apparently edited at least 80 girls' yearbook photos to "cover up their chests and shoulders."
Timothée Chalamet and his cheekbones will play young Willy Wonka in an upcoming film.
And finally, this dog gets it (it=how to walk super goofy).

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