Watch Three Hilarious, Olympics-Themed Parks and Recreation Promos
After Sunday’s hot mess of a closing ceremony, it appears that the 2012 Olympics are officially over. Those experiencing withdrawals need not worry, though: NBC’s keeping the spirit of the games alive with three hilarious new promos for the upcoming fifth season of Parks and Recreation.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSongs for the Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat
Now that the Olympics are officially underway in London, there are certain songs that will be inescapable as the world's finest athletes show their stuff. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMuse's New Single to be Official Song of the Olympics
Muse’s new single, “Survival,” has been selected as the official song of the 2012 Summer Olympics, which are set to kick off July 27 in London. We already knew that England’s rich musical tradition would play a large role in the games after British director Danny Boyle was chosen to compile a playlist for the opening ceremony, and he put together an extensive list containing songs by some of the U.K.‘s most celebrated artists. Muse’s song “Uprising,” from their 2009 album The Resistance, was among those selected.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsOlympics Opening Ceremony Playlist Leaked
The 2012 Summer Olympics will kick off on July 27 in London, and that means another multi-hour marathon opening ceremony. Opening ceremonies are the host city’s chance to shine, and with England’s rich musical tradition, organizers knew that filling up a playlist wouldn’t be a problem.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBritish Film Institute Remasters Hitchcock Silent Films for Olympiad
Before the legendary filmmaker began his Hollywood career in the late ‘30s, Alfred Hitchcock made a name for himself through his early British work and created such classics as Blackmail, The Man Who Knew Too Much and The 39 Steps. However, even adamant cinephiles might not be familiar with Hitchcock’s first films, which predate the “talkie” era.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsEleven Songs That Soundtrack Paste Staffers' Olympic Figure Skating Dreams
When it comes to the Olympics... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayHigh Definition: Confessions of an Olympic Junkie
I was in Munich during the Olympic Games of 1972. Of course, Mark Spitz’ record, the three extra seconds ridiculously awarded to the Soviet basketball team, even my fellow Munich-born American Frank Shorter winning the marathon—none of these left much an impression on the eight-month-old version of me. But when the Games found me 24 years later in Atlanta, I was hooked. For 17 glorious days, my city was transformed into a giant party. I swapped pins with athletes and fans from more than a 100 different countries at The Varsity, watched the dress rehearsal of the Opening Ceremonies at... read more
Found in: TV, ColumnsWilco, Feist, Iron & Wine, More to Perform at 2010 Olympics
As if the gravity defying feats of the Flying Tomato weren’t enough to make this year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver memorable, the Canadian city will also be home to a slew of quality musical performances. Although several headliners are Canadians themselves (including Feist and Martha Wainwright), several American artists like Iron & Wine and Wilco also got an invite.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 40 Best TV Theme Songs of All Time
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
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJagger, Bowie and Elton collaborating for 2012 Olympics?
Supergroups can be a tricky beast. Sometimes, they bring out best in everyone involved. Other times, they're an experiment best left in the lab. Either way, the allure of so much star power in a single place can often be too much to resist. So despite our best efforts to raise a cynical eyebrow on this one, it looks, well, kinda fun: Mick Jagger is angling for a star-studded collaboration with David Bowie and Elton John for the 2012 Olympics in London.... read more
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