Hit the open road, and you just might spot John Waters
Imagine you’re cruising down the highway, minding your own business, when you spot a famous filmmaker trying to hitch a ride According to Entertainment Weekly, this actually happened Wednesday to members of the indie band Here We Go Magic as they were traveling through Ohio She said it started with their sound guy recognizing the [...]
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