It's fashionable to lament the state of the TV theme song. Gone are the days when a show's whole premise was summed up in musical verse before every episode. Now we have Lost and it's single chord. And though I actually like Lost's simple spooky chime and have recently highlighted the 12 Best TV Theme Songs From Current Shows, there's no denying we're past the golden age of the TV show theme song. Take a look at the following list, and let me know where I'm wrong. I've included music without words, but I skipped over shows that used already... read more

Cool Dad Enlists Superheroes to Help Daughter Eat Lunch

By Ryan Bort at 11:55 AM on September 19, 2012

Did notes in your childhood lunch ever contain detailed illustrations of superheroes imploring you to eat, as the fate of the world could very well depend on it? Probably not, unfortunately. read more

Grizzly Bear Photos - Atlanta, GA

By Paste Staff at 5:09 PM on September 19, 2012

Check out Bobby Russell’s photos from the Grizzly Bear show at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 17.... read more

The 40 Best Cartoon Characters of All Time

By Josh Jackson at 7:00 AM on May 13, 2010

We thought it would be a good time to celebrate the TV cartoon characters, young and old, that we hold dear. read more

New Book Claims First Confirmed Images of Banksy

By Brian Tremml at 12:00 PM on September 19, 2012

According to the Daily Mail, a new book titled Freedom Through Football contains the first ever confirmed photos of the famously secretive British street artist Banksy. The confirmation comes from Will Simpson, secretary of the British football club Easton Cowboys and Cowgirls. The book features numerous photos of the artist painting several murals while in Mexico in 2001. There’s a catch—the face of the artist is blurred out to protect his identity.... read more

The 20 Best TV Shows of 2011

By Josh Jackson at 8:03 AM on December 1, 2011

Today we look at the TV shows that made us laugh, cry or root for a meth cook. There’s no reality to be found except the frightening realities covered by a pair of fake news shows. But there’s plenty of comedy, drama and, of course, zombies. read more

The 10 Best Sitcoms on TV Right Now

By Josh Jackson at 7:00 AM on April 29, 2010

The 10 Best Sitcoms on TV? I can't believe I'm even typing that... read more

The 14 Best (and Worst) Gluten-Free Beers

By Josh Jackson at 5:41 PM on March 2, 2012

For beer lovers, getting diagnosed with a gluten allergy used to be like a music fan losing his hearing. But tracked down every style of gluten-free beer we could get our hands for what the most comprehensive gluten-free-beer tasting to date. read more

A Day in the Life of California Wives

By Paste Staff at 10:00 AM on September 20, 2012

Chicago band California Wives doesn’t seem to be taking any time off. The guys just recorded and released their debut album Art History on Sept. 4, and now they’re already heading out on the road with Stars. Photographer Josh Darr caught a glimpse of a whirlwind day in the life of California Wives on Sept. 12 for their record release show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Check out the photos, and be sure to catch California Wives on tour this fall.... read more