Remember when Madonna’s cone bra was the vanguard of non-silicone breast augmentation? Things were so simple then. Now, Lady Gaga is on the cover of Rolling Stone with two machine guns affixed to her chest, pushing her antagonistic ideas about modern feminism and sexuality; Katy Perry, …more from www.villagevoice.com
Aug 262010
Aug 202010
MTV’s censors better get ready: Chelsea Handler will host this year’s Video Music Awards! MTV announced Wednesday that the raunchy comedian and Chelsea Lately host, 35, will emcee the big show, broadcast live from Los Angeles…more from usmagazine.com
Aug 112010
Gleeks and Britney fans, rejoice! Glee creator Ryan Murphy confirmed that Britney Spears will appear on the upcoming episode of the FOX hit dedicated to her pop songs. …[more from www.usmagazine.com]
Aug 032010
Ironically, the Lilith Fair has become something of a whipping boy for this summer’s slew of concert-industry woes. After all, it’s a big-name package tour from the late-’90s glory days that revived itself this year, only to deal with 10 cancellations out of 36 dates, fire sales on tickets, and a…The Lilith Fair Abides...[more from www.villagevoice.com]
For Britpop fanatics, 1997 was a year like none other. Oasis’ Be Here Now immediately became one of the fastest-selling albums in U.K. history; as for their rivals, Blur’s eponymous fifth record yielded “Song 2,” a/k/a “That ‘Woo-Hoo’ Song.” Meanwhile, Radiohead released OK Computer …The Brown and Fuzzy Ascent of Spiritualized….[more from www.villagevoice.com]
Jul 302010
Son of Bazerk has the greatest voice ever!” That’s according to Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, praising the lead rapper for the grandiosely monikered Son of Bazerk Featuring No Self Control and the Band, a Bomb Squad–associated group from Freeport, Long Island, who secured cult status in hi…The Prodigal Son of Bazerk Return….[more from www.villagevoice.com]