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Kottonmouth Kings Reveal 'Bring the Noize' Dates

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:28:55

Kottonmouth Kings have lined up 33 shows for their "Bring Tha Noize Tour," featuring such support acts as Blaze Ya' Dead Homie, Big B and La Coka Nostra, a supergroup featuring Ill Bill, Slaine, Big Left, and former House of Pain members (Everlast, DannyBoy, DJ Lethal). Nostra's debut, A Brand You Can Trust, will hit the streets through the ...more
Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival Announces Trailer Competition

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:01:32

The Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival have announced a competition where budding filmmakers can create the official trailer for the 2009 festival. For the first time in the festival's three-year history, the organizers have created a competition where the winning trailer will play prior to all of the films being screened at the fest, which is ...more
Consumer Electronics Show Presets 'Wireless Power'

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:54:49

A Guardian report has revealed one of the major buzz topics for this week's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Apparently "wireless power" (a.k.a. "WiTricity") is on the way, including such products as lights, speakers and digital picture frames. "If each room had wireless power," explained James Holland, the editor of ...more
National Society of Film Critics Pick Waltz With Bashir

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:42:59

The National Society of Film Critics has selected Waltz with Bashir, the animated, quasi-documentary about Israel's September 1982 invasion of lebanon, as the best film of 2008. The Society also chose Sean Penn as Best Actor for his much-lauded portrayal of politico Harvey Milk in Milk, while Sally Hawkins was named Best Actress for her work in ...more
Jon Bon Jovi Lends a Hand to Hilary Clinton

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:39:04

Jon Bon Jovi has agreed to perform at "a final evening in support of Hillary Clinton for President Debt Relief." The Town Hall concert—on January 15 in New York City—features $75-$1000 tickets, meant to help clear up the remaining debt ($6.3 million as of last month) of Clinton's presidential campaign. According to the Associated ...more
Feature: Waltz With Bashir

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:44:02

Memory may be our most cherished asset in this life. It comforts us, it pains us, and often it allows us to reform the idea of who, what, and why we are. It is variable and inaccurate, but without it life loses much of its purpose, for one cannot move forward without looking back. Ari Folman's new animated documentary, Waltz With Bashir, ...more
Bhutto Assassination Leads to Rap Single

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:26:52

YouTube and a state-run television station have both started airing "I Would Take the Pain Away," a montage of clips and photographs in tribute to Pakistan's former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto. (She was assassinated in a suicide bomb/gun attack in December of 2007.) "I Would Take the Pain Away" features a rap song by Bhutto's oldest ...more
Royksopp Recruits Robyn, Lykke Li For New Record

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:46

Royksopp have confirmed their first full-length since 2005's The Understanding. Due out March 24 through Astralwerks, Junior includes guest spots by Robyn, Lykke Li, Anneli Drecker, and Karin Dreijer of The Knife. "Every once in a while we surface to share our music and shed some light in an otherwise bleak reality," the duo wrote on its Web ...more
Live Review: Stone Temple Pilots - Club Nokia, Los Angeles

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:21:55

New Year's Eve is often anti-climactic. However, 2009 began with a "Big Bang Baby" for everyone at L.A. Live's Club Nokia. Stone Temple Pilots rang in the New Year with an explosive two-hour set comprised of classics. In many ways, it was the perfect rock show. The past year marked Stone Temple Pilots' reunion and return to the road. Last night ...more
The Thermals Announce New Album

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:06:39

The Thermals have set April 7 as the release date for their new Kill Rock Stars disc, Now We Can See. Fans can also expect a digital/7-inch single for "Now We Can See" on March 10. In other news, the group recently swiped drummer Westin Glass from Say Hi (formerly Say Hi To Your Mom). The trio will launch a two-month tour this spring, with ...more