Live from New York…It could have been Jennifer Aniston! Aniston turned down a chance to become a series regular on NBC’s long-running sketch comedy hit Saturday Night Live, instead deciding to accept the part of Rachel Green on a then-unknown little sitcom called Friends. During an appearance on Wednesday’s Oprah, SNL alum Adam Sandler, Jen’s [...]
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Kings of Leon Add 3 U.S. Dates
February 1st, 2011 |
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TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME
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Kings of Leon announced
that they’ll be adding three dates in America leading into their headline slot of this year’s Coachella Festival. Band of Horses will be opening in Tulsa
and Memphis.
4/8 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
4/9 Memphis, TN FED Ex Forum
4/12 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
All dates will go on-sale Saturday, February 12 at 10am, local time.
The news comes off the announcement that the band’s tour in Australia and South Africa, which was postponed due
to surgery on drummer Nathan Followill‘s torn right labrum and bicep, has been officially moved to
October/November 2011.
All other Kings of Leon dates, including a headline slot at the 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April
15, and European dates this upcoming May, June and July will not be affected.
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Mark Zuckerberg Jesse Eisenberg Meet On “Saturday Night Live!â€
January 30th, 2011 |
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The rumors were true! Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg met his alter ego, actor Jesse Eisenberg, when he made a cameo on this weekend’s edition of Saturday Night Live. Eisenberg is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Zuckerberg in the 2010 blockbuster The Social Network. Zuckerberg joined first time SNL host Eisenberg [...]
Gwyneth Paltrow Taylor Swift Spoof On “Saturday Night Live†[VIDEO]
January 17th, 2011 |
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s got a thing for music. She just played a fallen country singer in her latest film Country Strong, and over the weekend, the Oscar-winning 38-year-old mom transformed into a backwoods cutie again for a parody of singer Taylor Swift that aired on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The knee-slapping sketch saw Gwyn perform a [...]
Paid Dues Fest 2011: Murs Black Star, Immortal Technique
December 10th, 2010 |
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011, NOS EVENTS CENTER, SAN BERNADINO, CA
 Black Star |
The sixth annual Paid Dues Independent Hip-Hop Festival will return on Saturday, April 2, 2011 to the NOS
Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. This independent festival showcases the best in independent hip-hop.
Paid Dues 2011 will feature Mos Def and Talib Kweli, who will come together to
reprise their roles as Black
Star for a very special reunion show. Social and politically charged lyricist and activist Immortal Technique will also
headline,
in addition to Murs,a celebrated independent artist and festival creator. The complete 2011 line-up will be unveiled January 2011.
General onsale starts Saturday, December 11 at 10 AM PST. Click here to get tickets.
Paid Dues Fest 2011: Murs Black Star, Immortal Technique
December 10th, 2010 |
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011, NOS EVENTS CENTER, SAN BERNADINO, CA
| Black Star |
The sixth annual Paid Dues Independent Hip-Hop Festival will return on Saturday, April 2, 2011 to the NOS
Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. This independent festival showcases the best in independent hip-hop.
Paid Dues 2011 will feature Mos Def and Talib Kweli, who will come together to
reprise their roles as Black
Star for a very special reunion show. Social and politically charged lyricist and activist Immortal Technique will also
headline,
in addition to Murs,a celebrated independent artist and festival creator. The complete 2011 line-up will be unveiled January 2011.
General onsale starts Saturday, December 11 at 10 AM PST. Click here to get tickets.
Anne Hathaway likens Oscar hosting gig to appearing on ‘SNL’ in the buff
December 1st, 2010 |
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Hollywood beauty Anne Hathaway has likened her Oscar hosting gig to appearing on ”Saturday Night Live” without any clothes on. The 28-year-old actress is so nervous about joining James Franco on stage to co-host the 83rd Academy Awards that she likened it to hosting “Saturday Night Live” in the buff. “Hosting ”SNL” is just as [...]
The Rise and Fall of “Saturday Night Live” on Satellite TV Posted By : Paddy Chang
October 30th, 2010 |
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Live Internet TV | Online TV technology allows you to watch over 4,500 HD channels right on your PC.
Race for the Cure
September 24th, 2010 |
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On Saturday I will be running the Race for the Cure here in Boston. It’s a huge event with thousands of runners and a flat course around the Seaport district. I’ve offered to pay registration fees for any regular readers … Continue reading
Fred Armisen Elisabeth Moss Split — “SNL†Star Dating Abby Elliott
August 19th, 2010 |
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Are Saturday Night Live comic Fred Armisen and his newlywed wife — Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss — kaput after just 10 months of marriage? It sure looks that way. Elisabeth wed the TV funnyman hot on the heels of a whirlwind romance last October, and it didn’t take long for things to go from sugar [...]
Protesters in Zagreb want IM to resign
July 18th, 2010 |
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More than 1,500 activists took the streets on Saturday in Zagreb calling for Interior Minister Tomislav Karamarko to resign. The non-governmental organization activists want the minister to resign after the protests held on Thursday, during which 150 protesters were arrested.
Protesters, police clash as G-20 kicks off
June 27th, 2010 |
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Thousands of G-20 protesters marched through Toronto on Saturday; several hundred clashed with police, setting cars ablaze. Meanwhile, world leaders began economic recovery talks on the first day of the G-20 summit.
Saturday Eye Candy: Bobby Sheehan of Blues Traveler
June 12th, 2010 |
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WE LIGHT A BIRTHDAY CANDLE FOR ONE OF JAM’S LOST SOLDIERS
Original Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan would have turned 42 today. Sadly, he passed away at just 31 years of age in 1999. JamBase and the community that’s built up around it owe a debt to Sheehan and his bandmates for their efforts in the 1990s to promote and celebrate all things “jam.” We raise a toast to you, Bobby, and the rest of Blues Traveler this weekend.
Blue Traveler performs tomorrow, Sunday, June 13, at Bonnaroo at The Other Tent from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Let’s kick it off with “But Anyway” live on The Soundboy Show.
Traveler was a staple at beloved jam mecca the Wetlands Preserve in NYC. Here they are kicking Charlie Daniels’ ditty around.
It’s easy to forget in these days of Bonnaroo, Wakarusa and myriad other fests, that jam-minded bands didn’t always have it so easy. One major push for the notion of jam rock came from the H.O.R.D.E. tours instigated by Blues Traveler.
Here’s the band in 1994 with guest Warren Haynes.
Since we’re time traveling back to the ’90s, let’s check out this clip from Dennis Miller’s late night show before the conservative demons crawled into his head. Nice vest, dude!
We wrap this small remembrance with a pretty, orchestra fueled version of one of Traveler’s more wistful numbers.
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U.S. urges China to resume military contacts
June 5th, 2010 |
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The United States has appealed to China to restore military ties, despite friction about U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Speaking to reporters at a security conference in Singapore Saturday, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said China’s decision to break off military-to-military contacts earlier this year could undercut regional stability.
Saturday Eye Candy: Procol Harum
May 29th, 2010 |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GARY BROOKER!
Though not often cited in the list of great ’60s British rock bands these days, Procol Harum was a major force in the late ’60s/early ’70s whose very first single, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” was Top Ten around the world and whose live debut was opening for Jimi Hendrix at the height of his popularity. A touch more bookish and ornate than many peers, Procol Harum instantly carved out their own piece of the rock landscape and has remained a fairly active group for over 40 years. The man at the helm for most of these years is pianist-singer-songwriter Gary Brooker, who turns 65 today. One the finest, most distinctive voices to emerge from the U.K., Brooker’s intricate piano work and gift for subtle emotion in all aspects marks him as a true great.
We begin with an evocative, bittersweet “Repent Walpurgis” from 1971.
“Conquistador” shows off the jauntier side of colonial expansion!
Further shipboard living with one of the most striking songs ever written about seafaring.
“Christmas Camel” is one of several fine black holiday numbers in the Procol Harum catalogue.
Such a grand mix of ballsy swinging and literate wordplay!
“A Whiter Shade of Pale” takes us out with Brooker’s extraordinary singing, Matthew Fisher’s mesmerizing organ, and a lyric by Keith Reid that is as relevant and moving today as it was in 1967.
Saturday Eye Candy Radiohead’s Phil Selway
May 22nd, 2010 |
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GIVING THE DRUMMER SOME
Though critical and fan accolades usually land on guitarists Jonny Greenwood and Ed O’Brien and the lazy-eyed genius out front, Radiohead‘s sound, especially as it’s evolved from OK Computer onward, owes just as much to drummer Phil Selway. A dead brilliant trap drummer, Selway has also explored the outer reaches of drum machine potential and carried the classlic Krautrock percussion sound into the 21st century. Tomorrow is Phil Selway’s 43rd birthday. In appreciation of his contribution to the drumming arts and modern rock in general, we offer up a smattering of prime Selway, both with Radiohead and in occasional side project 7 Worlds Collide.
We begin our natal day shout-out with Radiohead at their simmering best.
There are but a handful of drummers that could pull off the twists and turns of this one, all the while making it swing.
Selway’s a pretty fine singer-songwriter, too, as evidenced by this lovely Selway penned number, which finds him out front on guitar and vocals.
As one astute YouTube commenter put it, “That’s serious fucking drumming.” Indeed.
Selway’s drumming will often bring heft and solidity into band’s pretty, drifting numbers; a lovely juxtaposition against the ache and fragility in Thom Yorke’s voice.
Though if the Selway had wanted to be a crushing great straight rock drummer, he sure as hell had the chops and muscle right out of the gate.
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Saturday Eye Candy: Exile On Main Street
May 15th, 2010 |
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JIMMY FALLON ISN’T THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SALUTE THE STONES!
A deluxe reissue of The Rolling Stones‘ landmark Exile On Main Street hits shelves next Tuesday, May 18. We’ve decided to honor the occasion with a smattering of cover versions and fine tidbits from the Stones themselves related to tracks off Exile. Enjoy!
We jump off with the Waddy Wachtel Band knocking out a gnarly version of Exile opener “Rocks Off.” Waddy ought to know a thing or two about this one since he’s the lead guitarist in Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos.
Speaking of Waddy, here he is rockin’ a classic with Linda Ronstadt in her tough, beautiful prime in 1977.
Here’s State Radio‘s Chad Stokes getting into the Stones’ acoustic side at the Calling All Crows benefit concert last December.
Few rock acts have more tribute bands than the Stones, and these guys nail one of their deep album cuts really well.
This slow burner proved one of Phish‘s strongest versions during their Halloween performance of Exile last year.
1972 was a great year for the Rolling Stones. No matter how much one loves Ronnie Wood, it’s hard not to miss Mick Taylor.
Even if he stopped playing with the Stones, Taylor didn’t stop playing some of their favorite numbers like this Robert Johnson tune that made it on to Exile.
We wrap this week with an early version of “Shine A Light” recorded during the Let It Bleed sessions accompanied by some vintage footage of Mick, Keith and the others.
Betty White “SNL†Deleted Scenes [VIDEO]
May 10th, 2010 |
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In case you didn’t get enough Betty White on Saturday Night Live this weekend, The Peacock’s got ya covered! On Monday, NBC released three more sketches starring America’s Sweetheart that didn’t make Saturday’s broadcast due to time constraints.The Golden Girl, who is now 88-and-a-half-years-old, won rave reviews — and big ratings — when she debuted [...]
Saturday Eye Candy: The Yardbirds
May 8th, 2010 |
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PERHAPS THE MOST UNDERRATED BRITISH INVASION BAND OF THEM ALL!
While the guitarists in the 1960s incarnations of The Yardbirds get the lion’s share of historical recognition – easy to understand when one band helps launch the careers of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page – but today we salute co-founder and original bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, who turns 67 today. A noteworthy music producer since he left the band in 1966, Samwell-Smith helped forge one of the most original, influential group sounds to emerge from the 1960s and played a key role in re-popularizing the blues with young people around the globe.
Though often a quite hard-edged group, The Yardbirds had a way with pop hooks, particularly this continuing radio staple.
Clapton was always pretty damn good, eh?
The Yardbirds were at the epicenter of pop culture in the ’60s, which score them strange spotlights like this scene from Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up where they play “Stroll On.”
In many ways, this band made the blues hip to folks who might have never encountered libidinous gems like “I’m A Man” without them.
A taste of Page in his first full flowering.
And we end with an indestructible bit of rock rightness. It is to be hoped that guitarists will continue to mine this one forever more.