Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on SNL this Saturday?
How do you top a Saturday Night Live season premiere already slated to pair Michael Phelps as host and Lil Wayne as musical guest (UPDATE: And Barack Obama)? ... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsAlejandro Escovedo at the Democratic National Convention
DNC BLOGGING Saturday, August 23rd We received a call out of the blue asking if we'd like to play the DNC on Tuesday—the night Hillary Clinton is to speak. The word was that they had fallen in love with the song "People" off of Real Animal, and that it really emphasized the message of the night. Turns out that the talent producer of the event is a fan of my music, and she came across the song and thought it was perfect for the tone of the night. I thought any opportunity to play against the Republicans was a great... read more
Found in: Blogs, Dear DiaryMichael Moore offers new election-centric doc for free
Given that we’re headed into the final leg of the longest election cycle in recent history, it’s actually a small miracle we haven’t heard more from Michael Moore. Yes, he’s popped up every now and then to push some of the requisite buttons, but he’s been mostly quiet following the release of his heath-care treatise Sicko last summer—no small contrast from the previous election, in 2004, when he commanded record crowds for his blistering doc Fahrenheit 9/11. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRage Against the Machine lead protest at Ripple Effect
Reunited rockers Rage Against the Machine set out to make a surprise appearance at the Ripple Effect Festival last night in Minnesota before the police blocked them out. Rage's set, announced that afternoon, reportedly wasn't cleared and didn't meet with 7 p.m. curfew rules.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAlejandro Escovedo, Kanye, many more perform at DNC
The Democratic National Convention kicked off last night in Denver, Colo. with a tribute to Ted Kennedy and a heartwarming speech from Michelle Obama. All well and good, mind you, but it's the four-day bonanza of musicians set to perform that boggles the mind. While music has been prevalent in campaigns for the last few decades, Barack Obama and the DNC take the cake with a truckload of inspiring and interesting choices for this year's convention.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsSheryl Crow to voters: yes we can
This just in: Sheryl Crow really, really wants to get Barack Obama elected. The Grammy-winning singer has just announced a partnership with Rock the Vote entitled the Sheryl Crow Voter Registration Drive,”where registered members can access a free download of her timely song “Gasoline.” Even better, the first 50,000 Rock the Voters to get three additional friends to register can download Crow’s Detours album for free.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAthens, Ga. musicians join Barack Obama t-shirt industry
For the first time in almost two decades, Georgia just might be a battleground state in the November election. Converting the peach state from red to blue is no mean feat, but the folks at ObamaRad.com are looking to do just that with their new line of Barack Obama t-shirts. Joining the illustrious ranks of The National, three Athens, Ga.-based musicians are offering pro-Obama (prObama?) designs screenprinted on American Apparel tees. They'll be donating 25% of t-shirt sales to the Georgia Campaign for Change.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsM.I.A. fires back at DeLon for terrorism diss
Breaking updates in M.I.A-gate: the British hip-hop star born Mathangi Arulpragasam has responded to Sri Lankan rapper DeLon's accusations that she's embracing terrorist imagery: "I don't support terrorism and never have. As a Sri Lankan that fled war and bombings, my music is the voice of the civilian refugee. Frankly, I am not trying to start dialogue with someone who is really just seeking self-promotion."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsParis Hilton announces run for Presidency
Apparently “one of the most famous celebrities in the world,” Paris Hilton recently announced plans for her own run for the White House. ... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsM.I.A. accused of terrorist imagery, Interscope sued
If Sri Lankan hip-hop maven DeLon is to be believed, M.I.A. might not have been kidding when she said... read more
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