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Listen to Ben Folds and Nick Hornby's "Levi Johnston's Blues"

By Michael Saba on 9:10 AM on October 15, 2009

As we learned a year ago, piano-pop maven Ben Folds and author Nick Hornby are collaborating on a soon-to-be-released but as-yet-untitled album. The duo’s wry self-awareness of music and literature seem like a natural fit, but it’s still hard to predict what fruit this pairing will bear....  read more

Found in: Music, News

HBO and NBC Win Big at Creative Arts Emmys

By Emily Riemer on 10:45 AM on September 16, 2009

At the 61st Annual Creative Arts Emmys, hosted by Kathy Griffin, which aired last Saturday (Sept. 12), award-winners ranged from the well-deserved to unsurprising to boring....  read more

Found in: Movies, News

Catching Up With... Harry Shearer

By Henry Freedland on 10:00 AM on October 23, 2008

Shot through the history of comedic cornerstones like The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live and Spinal Tap is comedian Harry Shearer. His newest project, Songs of the Bushman, takes musical aim at the Bush Administration, lampooning...  read more

Found in: Movies, Features

Skeletons, Sarah Palin star in annual Little Five Points Halloween Parade

By Loren Lankford, photo by Jeffrey Bloomer on 1:39 PM on October 22, 2008

[Above: Skeletons created by the Krewe of Grateful Gluttons march in the parade.]Growing up, I always thought it was strange that the Little Five Points Halloween Parade didn’t happen at night. And now I wonder why it takes place on an early Saturday (this year, Oct. 18) and not on the actual holiday. Either way, the early date and daylight time-slot are really the least strange things about this cult event....  read more

Found in: Local:Atlanta

Real Sarah Palin to guest on Saturday Night Live tomorrow

By Jeremy Medina on 5:06 PM on October 17, 2008

Let's be serious: Tina Fey playing Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live these past few weeks has been exactly what we needed to cope with this increasingly absurd election (Joe the Plumber, anyone?). Now, news has emerged that Palin wants to be in on the joke and will make an appearance on the show tomorrow night. (She apparently thought the first sketch was hilarious...even with the sound off.)...  read more

Found in: Movies, News

Current Events: "Joe the Plumber" Megamix

By Steve LaBate on 2:40 PM on October 17, 2008

Last Wednesday night, a blue-collar hero went down in history. Toledo, Ohio’s own Joe Wurzelbacher—aka “Joe the Plumber”—was invoked no less than 26 times, making him more central to the third presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama than anything else, including taxes, education, the war, terrorism, the environment and energy independence.Seeing as how a playlist about plumbers would’ve been pretty short, today’s Current Events megamix will focus simply on great songs about guys named Joe. Here’s to you, plumber man!...  read more

Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-V

Publishers enter bidding war for Tina Fey book

By Mary Kate Varnau on 3:16 PM on October 3, 2008

It's been a very good season for 30 Rock creator Tina Fey. A few weeks back, she picked up three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress. Since then, the infamous Sarah Palin likeness has kept her on screen and in the news....  read more

Found in: Books, News

Biden vs. Palin in Kung-Fu Election!

By Josh Jackson on 2:30 PM on October 2, 2008

Just in time for tonight's debate between Sen. Joe Biden (D) and Gov. Sarah Palin, Atom.com has added the vice-presidential candidates to Kung-Fu Election. Having played as Biden, I can only tell the senator that ducking and upper-cuts seemed to work best. His super-gabbing mouth wasn't all that effective. And watch out for the governor's hockey blade and moose-hunting gun. Alas, all that wasn't enough as the Barracuda took me down in two rounds. Democrats better hope that the real Biden fares better tonight....  read more

Found in: Blogs, High Gravity

The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)

By Steve LaBate on 3:21 PM on September 24, 2008

Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins “Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention. Nearly lost you - Screaming Trees...  read more

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The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Parts 3-5)

By Steve LaBate on 3:20 PM on September 24, 2008

Part 3: The Media “You’re The Best” - Joe Esposito CNN claims it’s got “The Best Political Team on Television,” while Fox News claims it’s got “The Best Political Team Ever.” With slogans this superlative, how come the coverage sucks so bad? Youre the Best Around - Joe Esposito...  read more

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