Those who were old enough to know better in the nineties may find the current dilution of rock in emo music appalling. Grunge is all but dead, and alternative has followed suit. Seven-string guitars have had their field days, and heavy bands like Korn are in danger of becoming sellouts (if they aren’t already such). So what’s with this new wave of music called emo rock? It seems that bands that are typically referred to as emo (by know-it-all music journalists) shrink at the term like it’s a disease. Music veterans scoff at it, no one wants to be identified with it, yet the genre exists, defying definition nonetheless.
Emo - The Music Genre That No One Wants To Belong To?
George Carlin - The Comedian Who Braved New Worlds In Comedy
Ever wished that Jerry Seinfeld would have been more ironic to the point of being morbid? You probably haven’t seen one of George Carlin’s acts. Seinfeld’s routines are child’s play compared to those of the man which have been known as an icon for the American counterculture. George Carlin died last Sunday of cardiac failure, but his work has put America in a whole new light, for those who knew him well, and for those were vaguely familiar with the lines but are unsure of the persona of the man who spoke it. The days of men in tight suits, yapping jokes about men in bars and their mother-in-laws, were totally blown out of the water since Carlin took the stage.
Becoming a Celebrity - Case of Tila Tequila
It’d be very difficult to neatly describe Tila Nguyen, or Tila Tequila – that’s the name which 2.2 million users in MySpace (and counting) call her. Tila Tequila is more of a brand than a show name, much like Paris Hilton or Andy Warhol. And just like them, Tila has mastered the art of becoming famous through branding, although through an entirely different medium. Who would’ve guessed that she’d get this far with legions of virtual friends, and in a social networking site which only recently sprung up from the burst bubble?
Tim McGraw Rescues a Damsel in Distress
Google was literally flooded with searches this week from curious internet surfers wanting to see the latest Tim McGraw video. The award winning country music star gave fans a little added performance at his June 24th concert.
Michael Jackson Considers Vegas Gig
Las Vegas is one of those love it or hate kind of places. To some people, the glittering gambling Mecca in the desert is pure heaven. To others, it more closely resembles hell. For Las Vegas’ detractors, one of the biggest problems with the city is its “cheesiness factor.” Vegas has traditionally been home to some of the most “unhip” entertainment acts this country has ever produced (Wayne Newton, anyone?).
“The Happening”: Shyamalan’s Newest Career Twist
M. Night Shyamalan has gained a cult following since his Oscar-nominated flick “The Sixth Sense,” by maximizing on twist-and-turns and in-your-face culminations, not only on the works which merit an anthology box set, but also by catching the viewing public unawares with what he has in store for them next.
Amy Winehouse Continues to Have Drug Related Problems
The tabloid News of the World is reporting that Grammy winner Amy Winehouse continues to be involved with drugs, despite her recent stay in rehab. The tabloid has obtained still photos and video depicting Amy and her new husband Blake Fielder-Civil hanging out in a purported crack den, singing racist songs and performing sexual acts.
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