Modern Family's Sofia Vergara Joins Smurfs Movie Cast
We were a little skeptical when we heard about the upcoming Smurfs: The Movie, even with the news that Neil Patrick Harris would star as one of the film’s live-action characters. But things continue to look up for the ‘80s cartoon adaptation with the addition of Modern Family’s fast-talking Columbian beauty Sofia Vergara to the cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Vergara will play Odile, a high-powered businesswoman married to NPH’s character.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsMTV's Unplugged Returns with Adele, Silversun Pickups and Katy Perry
There are a few essential steps in a musician’s career that signify big-time success: releasing a best-of album, headlining a festival, and throughout the 1990s, performing live on MTV’s Unplugged. Alhough the series was hugely popular for a time, when major rock artists like Nirvana and Eric Clapton graced the stage with acoustic-only versions of their biggest hits, after eight seasons, Unplugged left the air, to return only for special occasions in the following years. Today, it makes a comeback, returning to MTV.com with a series of monthly performances from popular contemporary artists like Adele, Silversun Pickups and Katy Perry.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsBumbershoot festival announces initial 2009 line-up
Although it's a gray (and snowy, if you're in Seattle) April in many parts of the country, the minds behind Bumbershoot have started planning for their sunny September festival. A partial line-up has been disclosed, which, so far, includes Modest Mouse, Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry and De La Soul are a few of the major highlights.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRadiohead, McCartney and Timberlake added to Grammys
For the first time in nine years, Radiohead will make a live-television appearance in the U.S. when it performs at the 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The band is nominated for a total of seven awards, including Album of the Year and Best Rock Song.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsStarbucks V-Day comp to feature She & Him, DCFC, more
This year, Starbucks won't just celebrate Valentine's Day with strawberries 'n' cream frappuccinos and white-chocolate mochas. According to a recent press release, the coffee conglomerate approached "their favorite artists"—including Ben Gibbard, Katy Perry, M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel—and asked them to cover "a tune that's touched their hearts."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLil Wayne, Coldplay, more to perform at Grammy awards
Lil Wayne will celebrate a successful year with a live performance at the biggest music award show on the planet. After walking away with eight Grammy nominations in December (the most of any performer), the MC was a shoo-in to perform at the Feb. 8 show. ... 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
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