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Interview: Bill Moseley of Repo! The Genetic Opera

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:14:42

After spending five minutes with Bill Moseley, it's almost hard to believe that he can play evil as well as he does. However, that's the mark of a truly talented actor. With piercing blue eyes and a wide smile, Moseley comes off extremely warm and friendly. In person, he's completely different from the scourges of the screen that he typically ...more
Sundance Channel Announces First Season of Elvis Costello Show

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:13:54

The Sundance Channel has revealed all the details behind Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., a talk show featuring such top-notch guests as Lou Reed, Tony Bennett, James Taylor, and Rufus Wainright. According to a press release, Costello's show "features everything from intimate one-on-one conversations with legendary performers and notable ...more
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Readies New Record

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:04:55

Will Oldham has finished yet another new full-length under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy alias. Due out March 17 through Drag City, Beware! features guest appearances from current and former members of Wilco (Leroy Bach), Mekons (Jon Langford), Exploding Star Orchestra (Nicole Mitchell), and more. While his tour dates are scarce at the moment, expect a ...more
Juanes Leads Latin Grammys Nods

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:52:48

Houston's Toyota Center hosted the ninth annual Latin Grammys on Thursday, dishing the most awards to Juanes, a popular singer-songwriter from Colombia. "I can't believe it," Juanes said after the ceremony. "I am very, very happy, very grateful to life, to music, to God, to the Academy. For me, this has been incredible. It's a dream." ...more
Photo Recap: Madonna - Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, CA

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:38:34

The Material Girl's affair with the baseball world continued on November 7th when Madonna brought her Sticky & Sweet Tour to Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. Undaunted by her recent 50th birthday, the Queen of Pop delivered a vibrant show that married her veteran's know-how with her insatiably youthful spirit. As she offered the sweets with a set full ...more
Academy Nixes Dark Knight Score

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:15:05

The executive committee of the Academy Awards' music branch has disqualified the score of The Dark Knight from Oscar contention. The committee is expected to send formal letters to composers Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, the pair who collaborated on the music for the score, shortly. The duo's prior collaboration on Batman Begins was also ...more
Adam Sandler Is a Dad Again

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:55:03

Comedian Adam Sandler has expanded his family. The funnyman became a father for the second time earlier this month. According to a very recent post on the star's website. Sandler and his wife Jackie have welcomed their second daughter, Sunny Madeline, born on November 2nd. A rep for the couple says that the family is happy and healthy. Sunny ...more
Michael Moore Vs. The Economy

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:34:41

Left-leaning documentarian Michael Moore has changed the scope and subject matter of the much-anticipated follow up to his political lightning-rod documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11. The currently untitled film will shift its focus from America's foreign policies and relationships with the rest of the world to the American economy, which has taken a ...more
Warner Bros. Wooing Sam Worthington

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:26:57

Warner Brothers is wooing actor Sam Worthington to star in its update of Clash of the Titans. Producers want the Aussie-born actor to take the role of Perseus, the son of Greek god Zeus, who was last played by Harry Hamlin in the 1981 version of the film. The film will focus on Perseus as he battles Medusa. The studio, in conjunction with ...more
Joan Allen is Georgia O'Keefe

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:25

Joan Allen will play acclaimed American abstract artist Georgia O'Keefe in Georgia O'Keefe, a biopic for the Lifetime network. Jeremy Irons will also star in the film. This will be the second time the two actors will come together for a recent project, as Allen and Irons are set to star on Broadway in the new play Impressionism, which kicks off in ...more
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Changes Hands

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:43:57

Billboard.com has uncovered some of the details surrounding the deed transfer of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. The 2,500-acre Santa Barbara property has apparently switched hands from the pop star to Sycamore Valley Ranch Co. LLC, a joint venture between Jackson and Colony Capital LLC. The latter is the Los Angeles-based real estate investment ...more
Bon Iver Readies New EP

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:01:45

Jagjaguwar has set January 20 as the release date of Bon Iver's new EP, Blood Bank. The vinyl version (complete with a download coupon) will also be available early through the merch table on Bon Iver's December tour. Set to start with a couple of New York dates on December 10 and 11, the U.S. trek will wind down on December 22 in Eau Claire, WI. ...more
Iggy Pop, Moby Among Actors In Vampire Comedy

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:55:45

Canadian writer/director Rob Stefaniuk has named the cast for his vampire comedy, Suck. Aside from such noteworthy actors as Dave Foley, Malcolm McDowell and Jessica Pare, Stefaniuk nabbed a number of musicians, including Alice Cooper, Henry Rollins, Iggy Pop, Carole Pope and Moby. And the plot? Why, the film's about a rock 'n' roll band that'll do ...more
Exclusive Mudvayne "New Game" Page On ARTISTdirect.com

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:08:04

Do you want to play a game? Mudvayne's latest opus, The New Game, is a dark head-spinner of an album. Shrouded in mystery, the band has crafted eleven punishing, yet poignant tracks that beckon complete listener immersion. Everything's not as it seems on The New Game, and these four musicians want you to think while listening to it. In order ...more
Live Review: Lupe Fiasco – Club Nokia, Los Angeles

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:50:58

According to Lupe Fiasco, hip hop saves lives. During his sold out show at downtown L.A.'s newly opened Club Nokia, it was hard to refute that claim. The venue was packed to the brim with fans of all ages, and everyone was clamoring to see the "Superstar" do what he does best. Among the gaggle of intelligent, forward-thinking MC's on the scene ...more
Ghostface Killah Unveils Best-Of Comp

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:51:22

Ghostface Killah has announced the December 16 release of his first ever Def Jam compilation. GhostDeini the Great balances stone-cold classics ("Run," "Apollo Kids") with such previously unheard cuts as "Ghostface Christmas," a remix of "Be Easy" featuring Ice Cube, and a remix of "Kilo" featuring Raekwon and Pusha T. "Slept on Tony" is the ...more
Rod Stewart Reveals All About Faces Reunion

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:45:42

Rod Stewart has spoke out about the Faces' long-rumored reunion, confirming the band's secret rehearsal next Monday. "[The reunion] will be next summer and I am looking forward to it," he said in a statement. "It'll be great." When asked whether guitarist Ronnie Wood would be ready to play given his recent divorce, Stewart added, ...more