This month, America finally came to terms with the fact that proudly flying a pro-slavery flag more than 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation might not be the most enlightened idea. Early this morning, South Carolina passed a bill that would make the flag as legal on government grounds as a fistful of… Source: Music […]
Madonna Phone Hacker Sentenced to 14 Months in Jail
The Israeli man who was indicted on four charges of cyber crimes in association with hacking into Madonna’s songs and leaking Rebel Heart tracks before the record’s release has been sentenced to 14 months in jail. Adi Lederman accepted a plea bargain with a Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court in forming… Source: Music News
Patterson Hood: 'Time to Quit Rallying Around' Confederate Flag
The Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood called for a reclamation and celebration of Southern heritage, minus the Confederate battle flag and all it represents, in an insightful, biographical essay for The New York Times Magazine. A native of Florence, Alabama, Hood grew up in a traditional, conservative community known as The Shoals that was… Source: Music News
Willie Nelson to Receive Gershwin Prize for Songwriting
Nearly 60 years into his songwriting career, Willie Nelson has been named the next recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. He joins an all-star list of composers and performers who’ve received the award in years past, including Carole King, Paul McCartney and the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach… Source: Music News
Tangerine
Step up for an indie tour de force. Shot on an iPhone 5 for practically no money, Tangerine jumps off the screen and wows you like nobody’s business. Transgender actresses Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez play two L.A. hookers on the prowl on Christmas Eve. Sin-Dee Rella (Rodriguez), just… Source: Rolling Stones Movie […]
Old Schooling: Why Hip-Hop Nostalgia Is on the Rise
Hip-Hop is always ready to champion the next. Though the foundation of sampling old records and shout-outs to forefathers forever keeps one eye towards the past, young fans of the genre crave originality and the cutting-edge. But for the generations that grew up with hip-hop back in two fertile periods… Source: Music News
Jake Owen on Exhausted Bro-Country Debate: 'It's So Annoying'
Ever since the term first appeared in 2013, it seems like all people want to talk about when country music comes up is “bro-country” – whether it’s really a sub-genre, whether it’s good or bad and who fits in the category. But for artists like Jake Owen, whose new single… Source: Music News
See Exhilarating Trailer for Roger Waters' Upcoming 'The Wall' Film
Roger Waters’ 2010-2013 tour The Wall Live doesn’t hit movie theaters until September 29th, but fans can get a preview of the film in this exclusive trailer showcasing Waters’ breathtaking show. “Roger Waters The Wall is a film that unfolds on many levels: an immersive concert experience of the seminal 1979 Pink Floyd album,… Source: Music […]
Do I Sound Gay? – Clip
 Do I Sound Gay? – ClipAfter a break-up with his boyfriend, journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about “sounding gay.” Enlisting acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, total strangers, and celebrities, he quickly learns that many peopleâ€â€both gay and straightâ€â€often wish for a different […]
Paper Towns – Trailer
 Paper Towns – TrailerAdapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green (“The Fault in Our Stars”), “Paper Towns” is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappearsâ€â€leaving […]
