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Congress Looks to Pass Anti-File Sharing Legislation

By John Barrett at 5:00 PM on November 18, 2011

In an effort to crack down on rampant illegal file sharing, the Senate and the House of Representatives have both recently proposed new pieces of legislation that, if passed, could have serious consequences for how people share media over the Internet. read more

A Q & A Session With Help-Portrait Photographer Jeremy Cowart

By Nick Purdy at 4:40 PM on November 15, 2011

Here at Paste, we define our idea of "signs of life" as sorta like that old definition for pornography: "You know it when you see it." Photogapher Jeremy Cowart's non-profit, Help Portrait, is a brilliant example. Cowart, an in-demand entertainment photographer (he's done Paste covers featuring Modest Mouse, Of Montreal and more), launched Help Portrait in 2009 to serve those in need. read more

Brad Pitt Claims He'll Retire from Acting by Age 50

By John Barrett at 5:09 PM on November 14, 2011

According to a recent report by NME, Brad Pitt has recently announced his attention to move away from acting in the next three years. read more

Adobe Announces Abandonment of Mobile Flash, Endorses HTML5

By K. Alexander Smith at 5:15 PM on November 9, 2011

Earlier today Adobe released a press statement on their company blog announcing that they will now be focusing their Flash developments on PC browsing and will begin to "aggressively contribute" to HML5 development for mobile devices. read more

Rob Reiner Planning a Film About Proposition 8

By John Barrett at 3:50 PM on November 8, 2011

Rob Reiner, most famous as the director of classics like This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, is planning a new film project centered around Proposition 8, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. read more

Michael Jackson's Doctor Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

By Tyler Kane at 5:00 PM on November 7, 2011

The Associated Press reported today that Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was treating Michael Jackson at the time of his death, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after administering a lethal dose of anesthetic to Jackson. read more

Louis C.K. To Broadcast Upcoming Comedy Concert Online

By K. Alexander Smith at 4:17 PM on November 4, 2011

Comedian Louis C. K. announced last night on Conan that one of his upcoming shows at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan will be taped and broadcast on his website, where users can view the routine for $5. read more

GarageBand Available For iPhone

By Tyler Kane at 11:20 AM on November 2, 2011

It’s a relief to know that those on-the-go recording sessions that you’ve been stressing about are finally possible. read more

Louisville's ear X-Tacy Closes

By Tyler Kane at 12:37 PM on November 1, 2011

It’s another sad day for independent record retailers. Ear-X-Tacy, Louisville’s most-iconic record store for 26 years, has closed. Courier-Journal reported yesterday that the store announced its closure three days after shutting its doors with no explanation. read more

Juggalos Now Considered A Gang By FBI

By Tyler Kane at 3:42 PM on October 31, 2011

Yeah, the Juggalos are a little scary, especially when they gather in large groups. But who knew that the U.S. Government considered them an actual gang? read more

H&M to Release Lisbeth Salander-Inspired Clothing Line

By K. Alexander Smith at 4:34 PM on October 28, 2011

In a slightly disconcerting but hardly unpredictable turn of events, Swedish retail-clothing giant H&M have partnered up with Trish Summerville, costume designer on David Fincher's upcoming film adaptation of the late Swedish author Stieg Larsson's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, to produce a 30-piece clothing line based on the specifically anti-fashion and anti-trend style of protagonist Lisbeth Salander. read more

Morrissey Libel Trial Moves Forward

By Tyler Kane at 11:12 AM on October 27, 2011

As the BBC reports, Morrissey, the former frontman for the Smiths, will go forward to sue the music magazine NME over an article that was published in 2007. The article, which Morrissey said took his quotes out of context, focused on the singer’s views on immigration. read more

iTunes Creator Could Be Developing Apple HDTV

By Luke Larsen at 3:42 PM on October 26, 2011

The legendary idea of a full-on Apple TV has always been brewing in the rumor mill, but now sources are saying that the engineer behind iTunes is currently heading up work on the Apple HDTV. According to Bloomberg, Jeff Robin, who also worked on the development of the iPod itself, is overseeing the fruition of all the fanboys' dream console. read more

Lenny Bruce: When Dirty Words Were Illegal

By Andrew Lau at 2:46 PM on October 14, 2011

Broadway is all wet. A slight wind blows from the Pacific pushing a light rain onto the streets of North Beach in San Francisco on this early autumn evening. But even on this Tuesday night there’s some action, there’s always action here... read more

Tom Morello to Perform at Occupy Wall Street

By John Barrett at 11:34 AM on October 13, 2011

Following the example set by artists Jeff Mangum and Talib Kweli, Rage Against the Machine's guitarist Tom Morello will perform a set at Occupy Wall Street in Manhattan at noon today. read more

Paste's mPlayer Requires Paid Subscriptions Starting This Week

By Tyler Kane at 4:25 PM on October 10, 2011

To thank Paste's readers, the mPlayer, our weekly digital magazine, has been free for the first 14 issues. Starting this week, Paste’s mPlayer will be available only through paid subscriptions. Details of the paid subscription model will be available next week, which will include free issues for former subscribers of the print edition of Paste. read more

Steve Jobs: 1955 - 2011

By Tyler Kane at 7:12 AM on October 6, 2011

Apple co-founder, chairman and former chief executive Steve Jobs died Oct. 5. He was 56. Although a cause of death had not been released initially, Jobs had been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer. read more

Limited Edition Beastie Boys Sneakers to Benefit Prop 8 Films

By Adam Vitcavage at 4:15 PM on October 5, 2011

Beastie Boys have been kicking lyrics straight to our brains for 25 years and they still know how to be creative. Now you can own a pair of limited edition Converse with never before seen photographs of the hip-hop trio. read more

Bob Dylan Chosen as Favorite for Nobel Prize for Literature

By John Barrett at 2:23 PM on October 5, 2011

An unexpected stream of last-minute votes has greatly increased Bob Dylan's chances of winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. According to a report by NME, the sudden increase in bets on Dylan has shrunk the odds of the folk singer-songwriter winning to 10/1, down from 100/1 previously. read more