Jarvis Cocker: National Trust: The Album
Ducks are still running the world The good news: There’s a mysterious new Jarvis Cocker record! The bad news: It’s a wee 25 minutes long! The news we can’t classify: It’s 25 minutes of nature noises, recorded exclusively in the British countryside! The Deliberate SEO-Increasing News: We believe we’ve discovered the precise mathematical opposite of that whole Sleigh Bells thing.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWatch a Physicist Talk About How the Iron Man Suit Could Soon be Reality
When Iron Man 2 hits theaters tomorrow, it’s sure to awe viewers with its high-tech effects. But, according to Emory physicist Sidney Perkowitz, superhuman suits like the one Robert Downey, Jr. sports in the flick might not be so far from reality. In fact, Perkowitz says, the military is already developing similar get-ups.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsXiu Xiu Wants to Smoke Your Hair
With its latest album, Dear God, I Hate Myself, art pop act Xiu Xiu has been doing some not-so-run-of-the-mill promoting: They’re asking fans to give up their hair.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSteve Miller Band Joins Roadrunner Records for First Album in 17 Years
Roadrunner Records announced recently that they partnered with one of the big names of ‘70s rock, Steve Miller, to release his band’s first studio album in 17 years. Together with Miller’s imprint Space Cowboy Records, Bingo! is the first of two albums recorded by the Steve Miller Band at George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch studios. The second album will be released next year. Bingo! was co-produced by Andy Johns, who’s worked with classic rock greats like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Van Halen.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRikers Guard Fired After Being Accused of Trying to Sneak a Peek at Lil Wayne
Former Rikers Island correction officer Amelia Negron, 33, is preparing a federal suit against the city of New York after she was fired from her job at the prison. She claims she was forced to falsely confess to trying to ogle rap star Lil Wayne.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsBoy Scouts Offer Video Game Belt Loop, Academic Pin
Ever the vanguard of the latest necessary survival skills, the Boy Scouts of America have begun offering a recognition to Tigers, Cubs and Webelos who undertake the grueling but vital task of familiarizing themselves with video-game systems.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsDrew Carey Teams Up With CBS for Hidden Camera Show
Drew Carey is working with CBS to develop a hidden camera series, apparently hoping to change the meaning of a common acronym in the process. The working title of the show is WTF! (but don’t worry, moms: it stands for Wow That’s Funny!).... read more
Found in: TV, NewsAndrew W.K. and the Song that Earned Him a Juvenile Restraining Order
Never underestimate the power and lasting impact of adolescent humiliation... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJames Cameron Challenges Glenn Beck to Debate
Taking on Glenn Beck (and thereby presumably angering his more than 2.5 million nightly viewers) is a risky move for most folks. The Fox News entertainer isn’t known for pulling punches, and there are few in the media who can trump him in either influence or exposure. Unfortunately for Beck, he’s created an enemy in one of the few celebrities who may be able to best him: James Cameron.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsUpdate: Jamie Foxx Not Writing Laverne & Shirley Movie
Didn't see this one coming... read more
Found in: Movies, News
