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Mike Massy?s latest album nostalgically looks back
The Lebanese pianist and singer Mike Massy has come a long way since his days as an opera student.
Source : www.dailystar.com.lb | 04-Feb-2012 00:11

(Impose Presents) Introducing the Bieber Side-Boob Hour
And so we begin our foray into live radio broadcasting thanks to the folks over at Newtown Radio. We think we did pretty damn well if we do say so ourselves. With Chris and Derek manning the mic's we were able to fill minutes upon minutes of unfettered airwaves, and in thus doing so, discussing penis sores, planned parenthood, the Super Bowl, horticulture, and even coining a new name for the show: The Bieber Side-Boob Hour. We aslo played some music. Below is the track listing, and if you l...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 04-Feb-2012 00:09

Stream: Stacy Barthe, ?No Strings Attached?

Sister Sledge Fight For Digital Royalties
R&B group Sister Sledge have launched a court battle in a bid to secure lost revenue from their digital music sales. The We Are Family hit-makers have joined with Oscar-nominated actress/songwrit...
Source : www.starpulse.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:54

Bon Iver blows off Grammy Awards, rejecting performance inquiry, says front man Justin Vernon  
Bon Iver, a critically acclaimed indie group, shed their soothing folk-melody aura to tell the Grammys, ‘F— you!’ “We kind of said ‘f— you’ a little bit and they sort of acted like they wanted us to play, but I don’t think they wanted us to play,” the group’s front man, Justin Vernon, told Billboard magazine Thursday.
Source : www.nydailynews.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:54

(Scuzz) Heavy Hawaii, "Super Bowl XXIX"
I figured out the pun right as the last notes faded away from listening to this song. The entire time, I was thinking "OK, crap, you don't know much about sports. Maybe one of our lovely Jock Strap columnists should tackle this one? What does this song have to do with sports? How would you know if they were talking about sports or not?" I listened intently to the lyrics, trying to spot something like "He throws a pass over the 30 yard-line/The football tackle tackle it's f...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:54

(Video) Debacle Record Fest posts video archive
Debacle Records Festival 2011 took place in August of last year over four days in several Seattle venues. The video archive, now online, has every single performance of the festival, filmed by Rachel LeBlanc who stood with a handheld camera in the front row for every band. Since many of the performances were electronic or lo-fi artists, the videos aren't worth watching for insane moments. However, if you are interested in exploring the relatively encapsulated experimental scene of the Northw...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:39

?Girls Gone Wild? founder tries to halt Madonna song 
Joe Francis is going wild on Madonna’s Super Bowl show. The soft-porn entrepreneur’s lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Material Girl, threatening to sue if she plays the song “Girls Gone Wild,” from her new album, during her halftime performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Source : www.nydailynews.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:33

Adam Lambert: I'm new lead singer of Queen
The surviving members of Queen have found a new 'Somebody to Love.' One-time 'American Idol' runnerup Adam Lambert will be the classic rock band’s new lead singer, the singer told UK’s Daily Star. The 30-year-old singer will be filling pretty big platform boots.
Source : www.nydailynews.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:30

(Debut) La Big Vic answer Qs on dub LP
[Ed. Note: The following Q&A interview is a transcription betweenToshio Masuda of La Big Vic and Impose writer Matt Sullivan. It was conducted in anticipation of La Big Vic's follow-up to Actually, entitled Dub The World! Actually Revisited. Included below is "Mr. Broken Bird Dub", a debut track from the upcoming dub LP. The album drops February 21 on Underwater Peoples.] La Big Vic, "Mr. Broken Bird Dub" What made you decide to do a dub? Toshio Masuda:It was ...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:24

Pitchfork Seeks Advertising Design Assistant in Chicago, West Coast Account Manager in L.A.

Pitchfork has two job openings, one in Chicago and one in Los Angeles.

Stream: Frankie Rose, ?Interstellar?

(Goldmine Sacks) Week in Pop: First Person Shootr, RxGibbs, Sugar Tongue Slip
While the media outlets flood themselves with Super Bowl pre-game coverage we would like to remind you that plenty of good tunes came out this week. But then again, who needs anything more in the tunes department when you can look forward to a half-time performance of Madonna bringing on what will be a hit-parade-medley, MIA repping ambiguous insurgents while taking endorsements from the same Western-backed gingers that she exploits, and if we are lucky, maybe Nicki Minaj will give us a GMA ward...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:09

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra: Live At The Village Vanguard
There's a tradition in many New York City jazz clubs: Monday nights are reserved for big bands. The Village Vanguard, the most storied of clubs, has observed this practice since 1966. Watch a live concert webcast at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 13.
Source : www.npr.org | 03-Feb-2012 23:03

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Brad Pitt - Brad Pitt Once Drove Strippers To Gigs
Brad Pitt once had a job driving strippers to their gigs The Hollywood actor had to pick up the girls and take them to a specific party where he then had to watch proceedings and catch the strippers clothes as they threw them off to make sure peop...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:02

Selma Blair - Selma Blair Confirmed As Charlie Sheen's Therapist
Selma Blair has officially landed the role of Charlie Sheens therapist and love interest in his new sitcom Anger Management The Hellboy star has been cast alongside Shawnee Smith who will play the ex-wife of Sheens counsellor character Blair was...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Al Pacino - Al Pacino Gets Despicable For Animated Sequel
Al Pacino has signed on to replace fellow Oscar winner Javier Bardem as the villain in the Despicable Me sequel The Godfather star will join Steve Carell and Russell Brand who are reprising their animated roles for Despicable Me 2 Bridesmaids star...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Gary Oldman - Gary Oldman Pokes Fun At Jersey Shore
Movie star Gary Oldman dropped his serious actor guise for a skit on U S late show Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday 02Feb12 when he recapped the nights Jersey Shore episode in theatrical style The Oscar-nominated Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star appeared...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Daniel Radcliffe - Daniel Radcliffe Obsessed With Football, New York Giants
Daniel Radcliffe will be cheering on the New York Giants in the Super Bowl on Sunday 05Feb12 after becoming a big American football fan while living in the Big Apple The young Brit admits he has become obsessed with the sport - and even plays football v...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Marcia Cross - Cross Stayed Strong Throughout Husband's Cancer Battle
Actress Marcia Cross turned into a warrior when her husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 - because she wasnt about to lose another partner to the disease Cross previous longterm partner Richard Jordan died of a brain tumour in 1993 and the Despera...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Mark Ruffalo - Johansson & Mark Ruffalo To Lead Movie Musical Cast
The Avengers stars Mark Ruffalo and Scarlett Johansson are to reteam for a new movie musical The actress who has already achieved critical success for her singing voice - thanks to an album of Tom Waits songs she released in 2008 and a 2009 collaboration...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Mel Gibson - Mel Gibson To Relive 2006 Dui Arrest In Cop's Court Case?
Mel Gibson has been listed as a possible witness in a discrimination trial between the traffic cop who arrested him for drink driving and police department bosses in Los Angeles The Braveheart star hit the headlines in 2006 after launching into an anti-Se...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Lindsay Lohan - Lindsay Lohan Confirms She's Selling Up
Lindsay Lohan has confirmed shes selling her home in Venice California just weeks after a man was arrested for trespassing at the property The actress took to Twitter com on Thursday night 02Feb12 to tell potential buyers not to dally if they want to...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Daniel Radcliffe - Daniel Radcliffe: 'i Was Acting Under The Influence As Harry Potter'
Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he was drunk while filming pivotal scenes as Harry Potter Now sober the young star has admitted he struggled with alcohol abuse when he was a teenager and now he has opened up about acting under the influence He tells...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Zalman King - Filmmaker Zalman King Loses Cancer Battle At 69
Actordirector Zalman King has died aged 69 King was best known for his steamy thrillers like 9 12 Weeks Two Moon Junction and Wild Orchid He also brought the controversial Red Shoe Diaries to TV He passed away in Los Angeles on Friday 03Feb12...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Joe Francis - Francis Offers Madonna Girls Gone Wild Deal
Filmmaker Joe Francis has offered to cut a deal with Madonna to allow her to perform her new song Girls Gone Wild and avoid legal action from him - if she promises not to sing the track at the Super Bowl on Sunday 05Feb12 Francis the man behind the sau...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Jared Followill - Jared Followill Dating Beauty Patterson?
Kings Of Leon star Jared Followill has found love with aspiring model Martha Patterson News of the couples romance hit the Internet last month Jan12 and now the rocker appears to have confirmed the rumours by retweeting a photo of him with Patterson on...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath: 'bill Ward's Threats Won't End Reunion'
The reunited members of Black Sabbath have pledged to carry on without drummer Bill Ward if his threat to quit the band over a contract dispute comes to fruition Ozzy Osbourne Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler released a statement on Friday 03Feb...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Joe Perry - Joe Perry Defends Steven Tyler's Star-spangled Banner Anthem Performance
Rocker Joe Perry has defended bandmate Steven Tyler from critics of his Star-spangled Banner performance at the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens championship game last month Jan12 Tylers rendition of the song was hammered by online critics...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

Drake - Drake's Alleged Ex Files Suit Over Marvin's Room Phone Chat
Rapper Drakes alleged ex-girlfriend is suing the hitmaker for cash she insists she is owed for allowing her former beau to use her voice in his Marvins Room tune Ericka Lee claims hers was the voice on the other end of the phone call in the heartbreak h...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 23:01

'Idol' Is Rewriting History. Or Is It Stopping Time?
The show is effecting established artists' careers just as much as it's birthing new ones.
Source : www.npr.org | 03-Feb-2012 23:00

(Brooklyn Hater) Estrogen Highs are NOT from New Zealand
It's actually somewhat remarkable that Estrogen Highs hail from New Haven, CT., because "I Wanna Be Tall" starts out sounding all Tall Dwarfs, but then ends up in serious Pink Flag territory.  My automatic thought was, "Kiwi or London?"   Obviously that's not the case.  Theoretically, this song is what all my dreams are made of, and if the rest of their upcoming LP on Trouble in Mind sounds like this when it comes out in April, we ...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 22:54

Gervais heartbroken over bear's death

The Office star is a longtime supporter of Animals Asia and the Moon Bears, and regularly donated money to assist Stan, a bear who was rescued from a farm in Vietnam.

Competition is name of the game on 'The Voice' (AP)

AP - The competition is fierce on season two of NBC's "The Voice," and we haven't even met the contestants.

(Cotton Club) Cotton Mouse
Apart from the cartoons and theme parks, why is Mickey such an iconic figure in fashion? Put quite simply by J.G. Hook (Mickey & Co. clothing founder) and filmmaker Max Raab in an old interview,  "He's good to look at, always smiling, and doesn't smoke dope.'   Supreme 2009 (top) and CLOT x Disney 2010 6 year anniversary - both limited run and since discontiued   Despite being the mascot of the corporate ogre that is Disney, I personally love se...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 22:39

Madonna battling injury ahead of Super Bowl show
The singer is having "warm-ups and tapings and ultrasounds" before the Super Bowl.

Stream: Prince Innocence, ?Shells?

(Contest) And the winner is...
Well folks, the day has come and passed. We collected some 854 names in the month of January, threw them into our giant bin (see: random number generator) and pulled out the name of one lucky winner for the #GreatestMusicContestEver. While there is a 99.9% chance you did not win, you should take solace in the fact it was won by an illustrator in Pittsburgh. Because few things scream "defying the odds" more than an artist in the Steel City. In case you missed it, here's a chunk of ...
Source : www.imposemagazine.com | 03-Feb-2012 22:24

Girls On World Cafe
Hear the garage band perform its effortlessly contagious, retro-inspired rock on today's show.
Source : www.npr.org | 03-Feb-2012 22:23

Tulisa Contostavlos Lands Book Deal
British singer Tulisa Contostavlos can now add author to her resume after signing a deal to write two novels, as well as her autobiography. The N-Dubz star, who sits on the panel of Britain's The...
Source : www.starpulse.com | 03-Feb-2012 22:20

Lambchop Announce Tour

Mr. M, the latest studio album from Kurt Wagner's Nashville band Lambchop, is scheduled for release on February 21 through Merge in the U.S. and February 20 through City Slang in Europe. The band has added a big U.S. leg to its tour in support of the record. After the schedule, listen to album opener "If Not I'll Just Die".

The lady gangsta fantasy of M.I.A.'s video for 'Bad Girls'
Today M.I.A., aka Maya Arulpragasam, debuted her video for new single “Bad Girls,” working again with “Born Free” co-conspirator Romain Gavras. Filmed in Ouarzazate, Morocco, the country’s film capital also seen in “Lawrence of Arabia,” “The Last Temptation of Christ,” “Gladiator” and several other Western movies, the video is meant to evoke a Persian Gulf landscape – dusty, baked, semi-apocalpytic and in the hands of M.I.A. and Gavras, utterly bad-ass.
Source : latimesblogs.latimes.com | 03-Feb-2012 22:16

Drake - Drake's Ex-girlfriend Sues Over Song
Drake is being sued Ericka Lee who claims to be the Headlines hitmakers ex-girlfriend has filed a lawsuit against him seeking damages and a co-writer credit for his 2011 song Marvins Room as she alleges he agreed to split the profits from th...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 03-Feb-2012 22:15

Goodhood Has Awesome New Norse Projects Hats

In rotation: AIR's 'Le Voyage Dans la Lune'
With Martin Scorsese's “Hugo” and now AIR's release of its score to “Le Voyage Dans la Lune” (A Trip to the Moon), this winter has given the world two loving tributes to the work of French filmmaker Georges Méliès. Each approach the cinema pioneer and his work with wonderment, and the expanded edition of this album comes complete with a DVD of the recent restoration to “Le Voyage Dans la Lune.”
Source : latimesblogs.latimes.com | 03-Feb-2012 21:56