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Kanye West combines MLK, Louis Vuitton for new moniker
It's one of those slow news days. The kind of day when you're thankful that Kanye West (and his inimitable flair for the unpredictable) exists. Today is one of the days when you ask yourself: Is Kanye West really combining the names of one of America's greatest civil rights leaders and a fashion designer, then apparently using that name as his own?... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye West shoes debut in Paris
The self-proclaimed "Louis Vuitton Don" is stepping up his game and putting his money where his feet are.... read more
Found in: NewsColbert's Operation Humble Kanye: Accomplished
The mutually beneficial faux-rivalry is not new to Stephen Colbert, nor to the object of his recent iTunes challenge, outspoken hip-hop icon Kanye West. Colbert has engaged in a long-running, friendly feud with billionaire playboy Richard Branson. And just last year, West planned the infamous same-day record release scheme with 50 Cent, leading to the irrepressible success of Kanye's third album, Graduation.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKaty Perry, Kanye West and Billy Joel tackled with Guilt
Last time around, Guilt by Association brought us such diverse nuggets as Will Oldham covering Mariah Carey, Devendra Banhart doing Oasis and indie rock updates of Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and Journey's "Don't Stop Believin." Since once is never enough—especially given the abundance of guilty pleasure pop gems—Engine Room Recordings has announced two new installments in the series.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsStephen Colbert launches "Operation Humble Kanye"
When Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak dropped last week, so did Stephen Colbert's Christmas spirit (as well as his album's place on the iTunes chart). As West sits at #1, the Colbert Christmas soundtrack hangs tentatively at #16. But the Comedy Central pundit has a master plan to change the fate of his disc.... read more
Found in: Movies, News10 Questions We'd Like to Ask Kanye West
Just over a year ago, we got the opportunity to hang with Kanye West in an Atlanta recording studio. The resulting conversation led to our issue 35 cover story, which right about now is making us a little nostalgic. Mr. West is a busy man, and we have lots of other artists to cover, but still—it’d be fun to ask him about his brain-melting new album, 808s & Heartbreak. If we got the chance for a special reunion interview, here’s what we’d ask him this time around:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayKanye West: 808s & Heartbreak
Kanye West long ago established himself as hip-hop's... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsKanye West drops Sky High mixtape on imeem
808s & Heartbreak is still two weeks away, but Mr. West has decided to lay down an appetizer before the main course: a remix album available for free streaming on imeem. Titled Sky High, all of the tracks from Kanye's 2007 opus Graduation are given the remix treatment, as well as some classics from his first two albums.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTop five stadium show lessons learned from Madonna @ United Center 10/28/08
Maybe your boyfriend wants to get his Rock Band on and see AC/DC at Allstate. Or maybe your girlfriend really, really, really wants to see Madonna at the United Center. Whatever the reason, you’ll eventually have to abandon the cozy confines of Schubas or the Empty Bottle for the dreaded venue of the indie rock faithful: a stadium show. But with the right mindset, you can make your arena experience survivable-- and maybe even enjoyable.... read more
Found in: Local:ChicagoKanye West hosts 808s & Heartbreak listening party
By now you've probably heard about Kanye West's bizarro listening party this week for his upcoming LP 808s & Heartbreaks . More than 700 guests showed up for the L.A. exhibition curated by artist Vanessa Beecroft, not to mention the 40 nude women in faux-lambswool masks that lined the walls.... read more
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