"Easy Way Out," Virgin Forest's latest album since its debut LP "Joy Atrophy," is one of those albums that seems to give direct insight into the band's feelings and does not hold anything back. Read more...
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Universal Studios
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January 30, 12:10 am
Lana Del Rey’s poor “˜SNL’ performance too, shall pass
Several years ago, Ashlee Simpson had her infamous "Saturday Night Live" lip-syncing incident, which led to a brief but explosive online chastising. Read more...
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Interscope Records
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January 26, 11:46 pm
Nicki Minaj’s new music video shows that her alter ego, Roman, is not as creative
Nicki Minaj, riding the wave of her breakout success from her debut album, "Pink Friday," released a new track this week called "Stupid Hoe," and within the first 24 hours got 4.8 million hits on VEVO, breaking the website's record for the most-viewed music video premiere. Read more...
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January 25, 11:46 pm
Joy Sticks: _Turning pro is not just an option for athletes_
Video games are a technological evolution of a long line of board and card games. Many games, at their core, are about competition, and this is why, unlike the artistic games I mentioned last week, a majority of video games are also competitive. Read more...
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Video games provide a competitive environment that is not so different from sports competitions. An organization called Major League Gaming allows individuals to compete in the video game world at a professional level.
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January 24, 10:57 pm
Artscapes: Visiting vintage celebrities at Westwood Memorial Park
I don't usually walk through cemeteries at dusk. However, cemeteries aren't typically tucked between high rises. Read more...
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Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park is the final resting place for some of Hollywood’s most memorable film and entertainment icons.
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January 22, 11:53 pm
B-sides: Breaking from the band
In the music world, there are two phrases which can at the same time inspire excitement and trepidation in all but the most diehard of a band's fans: "side project" and "going solo." Read more...
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Courtesy of Sean Pecknold
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January 20, 12:04 am
Coachella’s 2012 lineup is nothing to rave about
Last Friday, all the tickets for the Coachella Music Festival sold out within the day they were released, with both weekends selling out in less than three hours. Read more...