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My Morning Jacket Confirm Full Tour
Fri, 09 May 2008 10:08:45
My Morning Jacket has tacked a lengthy North American tour onto their previously announced "An Evening With My Morning Jacket" date at Radio City Music Hall. While their New York City show happens on June 20 (and is prefaced a trio of other stops), the band's main tour leg runs from August 16 in their hometown of Louisville, KY, through two ...more
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Gore Verbinski Goes Into "Bioshock"
Fri, 09 May 2008 08:24:00
Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski has a serious case of bioshock. That is, the director is trading planks, ships, booty, and Johnny Depp for highly-styled graphics, having agreed to direct Bioshock for Universal. The film is based on the super-smash Take-Two released video game, which has sold over two million copies worldwide ...more
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel Celebrate "500 Days Of Summer"
Fri, 09 May 2008 08:20:14
Some people might think the heat and humidity of 90 days of summer is too much, but Fox Searchlight believes that 500 Days of Summer is necessary. The studio is producing the film, described as an "anti-romantic comedy." Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Rachel Boston and Minka Kelly, who is the daughter of Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay, are ...more
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Heather Graham is an "Ex-Terminator"
Fri, 09 May 2008 08:15:14
Blonde hottie Heather Graham, who has been notably absent from the big screen in recent years despite a late '90s heyday, has signed on to star in The Ex-Terminators, an indie black dramedy. Other cast members include Jennifer Coolidge, Amber Heard, and Matthew Settle. The film revolves around three women who meet in anger management therapy and ...more
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Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton Accept "The Messenger"
Fri, 09 May 2008 08:03:54
Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton are hitting the road. The actors have joined the cast of The Messenger, a road movie that also counts Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, and Ben Foster among the cast. No concrete details about the plot have been revealed, but the film begins principal photography on May 20 and it marks the directorial bow for Owen ...more
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Madonna Maps Out North American Tour
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:52:22
Madonna has confirmed her first round of North American tour dates in support of Hard Candy. Set to kick off after a month of European shows, the trek begins on October 3 in East Rutherford, NJ, and winds down on November 26 in Miami. Stops in South America and Mexico will also be announced soon. Tickets go on sale starting May 17, with a ...more
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Interview: Theory of a Deadman
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:29:23
Theory of a Deadman's Tyler Connolly loves Los Angeles. In fact, he's got nothing but positive things to say about the City of Angels. Perhaps, it's because Theory of a Deadman recorded their most cohesive, diverse and hard-hitting record to date in L.A. The album's aptly titled Scars and Souvenirs, and it's chock full of veritable post-grunge ...more
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Interview: The Mars Volta
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:08:25
The Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is one fiery individual. Not only does he set guitar fret boards ablaze with his fleet-fingered virtuosity, he's one opinionated dude, to boot. He isn't afraid to speak his mind, regardless of who's listening. Yet, isn't that what artists are supposed to do? They're here to challenge and inspire us, and Omar ...more
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Eddy Arnold Dies in Nashville
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:05:17
Eddy Arnold died of a long-term illness in Nashville on Thursday morning, just shy of his 90th birthday. Known for such smash country songs as "Make the World Go Away," "Cattle Call," "Bouquet of Roses," "Somebody Like Me," and "Turn the World Around," Arnold was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame way back in 1966, largely thanks to his role ...more
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Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd Team Up For Tour
Thu, 08 May 2008 14:22:36
Kid Rock has linked up with Lynyrd Skynyrd for a month-long co-headlining trek. Dubbed the "Rock and Rebels" tour, it'll first hit Oklahoma City on August 8 and wind down in Hartford, CT, on August 31. Kid Rock also snagged Skynyrd for his "Rock and Roll Revival" show at Madison Square Garden on May 15. The bill—which features supporting ...more
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Lil Wayne Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Thu, 08 May 2008 14:13:46
Lil Wayne entered a not guilty plea to numerous drug charges on Tuesday in Arizona Superior Court. According to Allhiphop.com, the rapper pled innocent to possession of dangerous drugs, possession of a narcotic drug for sale, misconduct involving weapons, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lil Wayne was arrested on January 22 when ...more
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R. Kelly Trial Finally Set to Stand Trial
Thu, 08 May 2008 11:07:57
Six years of never-ending delays have finally come to an end in R. Kelly's child pornography trial. Jury selection will start on Friday in Kelly's hometown of Chicago. More than 30 pretrial motions contributed to the case's delay, as well as two fluke incidents: Kelly's emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix and a fractures suffered by Judge ...more
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Waters, Knoxville, and Posey Feast on “Fruitcake”
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00
Director John Waters, best known for his lascivious sense of humor, is set to direct a Christmas film starring Jackass leading man Johnny Knoxville and indie film queen Parker Posey. Scant plot details have been revealed so far, though we know that the story will focus on a young boy named after the reviled holiday treat who runs away from home ...more
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Interview: Paul Freeman
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:59:20
In Los Angeles, there's a small bar that sits on Fairfax Ave. just above Wilshire Blvd. It's called Molly Malone's, and the only thing distinguishing it from the nearby, rundown shops is a bright, four leaf clover over the door. It's an unassuming, little watering hole reminiscent of the gritty, Irish pubs in Boston. It's nothing like the ...more
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My Brightest Diamond Confirms Tour Dates, New Releases
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:40:27
My Brightest Diamond has revealed a slew of news tied to the June 17 release of her second studio record, A Thousand Shark's Teeth. First up is the digital single for "Inside a Boy," which dropped yesterday including remixes from Tim Fite and Son Lux. Teeth pre-orders will also arrive with an EP featuring alternate versions of five songs and the ...more
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Christmas "Spirit"
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:23:29
The Spirit, featuring American bad ass Samuel L. Jackson and an impressive cast including Scarlett Johansson, Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes, Jaime King, Paz Vega and Dan Lauria has had its release date bumped to the most festive and spirited of holidays: Christmas Day. The film hits theaters on December 25, 2008. The film, written and directed by ...more
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Eva Mendes is the "Queen"
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:05:46
Despite the fact that she just endured a stint in rehab, of which very few details were revealed, Latina actress Eva Mendes has signed on to portray a Mexican woman who becomes a Spanish drug lord and sets out to avenge the murder of her boyfriend in the film, Queen of the South. Josh Hartnett and Ben Kingsley fill out the cast, playing a ...more
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Pantoliano, Perlman, and Manning Take the "Job"
Thu, 08 May 2008 08:50:22
Joe Pantoliano, Ron Perlman, Taryn Manning and Patrick Flueger have all accepted new jobs. That is, the actors have signed on to star in the upcoming dark comedy, The Job. The film is based on a 1998 play by Shem Bitterman about a man named Bubba (Flueger), who just wants to find a job and marry his girl. Manning will play the object of Bubba's ...more
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Ellen Page to Show Her "Eyre"
Thu, 08 May 2008 08:36:00
Thankfully, Ellen Page will break out of the precocious, sarcastic teenage type she's been playing for her past few roles, namely her Oscar-nominated turn in Juno and in Smart People. Page is attached to star as the title character in a BBC Films adaptation of the famed British novel, Jane Eyre. Page would play the English governess who embarks ...more
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The Village Voice Announces Initial Siren Fest Lineup
Wed, 07 May 2008 16:39:21
Village Voice Media has announced the first round of acts for its annual Siren Festival. Spread across two stages in Coney Island on Saturday, July 19, it'll feature sets from Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Broken Social Scene, the Helio Sequence, Annuals, Beach House and more. DJs and more are still TBA, but you can find out more at ...more
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