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Pop musicians' (final?) tweets for the apocalypse
Here's how end-of-the-world projections, based on the Mayan calendar, are being greeted in some quarters of the pop music world on Twitter. Pop & Hiss has decided to include two end-of-the-world tweets from Weird Al Yankovic because 1) he had the...
Tags: Dixie Chicks (music group), John Cusack, Brad Paisley, Eric Idle, Bonnaroo
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Album review: The Cleverlys' 'The Cleverlys'
Pop & HissWhat’s not to love about a group that staunchly believes the Top 40 would be vastly improved with the application of banjo and mandolin plucking, fiddle sawing and backwoods harmonizing? Guitarist and frontman Digger Cleverly, a.k.a. comedian-... -
Chris Hardwick: The 'Nerdist' will inherit the Earth
Show TrackerChris Hardwick is creator and host of the popular “Nerdist Podcast.” He’s aiming for an increasingly broad audience, however, with a copious array of new projects, including his new book “The Nerdist Way.” Already the host of... -
Thursday's Talk Shows
Show TrackerClick here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 5 - 11 in PDF format TV listings for the week of Feb. 5 - 11 in PDF format are also available at latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv Weekly TV Listings and more...... -
Here's what LAX passengers say TSA agents lost or damaged
Los Angeles TimesIf you've had a laptop computer lost or damaged during security screening at Los Angeles International Airport, you are not alone. Laptop computers are the item most often listed as lost or damaged in claim reports filed against the Transportation...Tags: Chelsea Handler, Travel, Air Transportation Delays, Charity, Transportation
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Saturday's Highlights: 'Weird Al Yankovic Live! —The Alpocalypse Tour' on Comedy Central
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Cheese, bees and intestines? Weird Al Yankovic pokes fun at Lady Gaga in 'Perform This Way' video
Pop & HissWeird Al Yankovic pokes fun at Lady Gaga in 'Perform This Way' video... -
Lady Gaga's own performance gets her YouTube account suspended
Pop & HissLooking to waste a few minutes on YouTube watching the clips Lady Gaga uploaded to her personal channel? Well not today, as the singer has found her account suspended. A message saying "This account has been suspended due to multiple...... -
Southern California booksellers announce award finalists
Jacket CopySouthern California's independent booksellers' list of finalists for the 2011 awards includes comedian Patton Oswalt and children's book author Weird Al Yankovic.... -
Lady Gaga says no to Weird Al Yankovic regarding 'Born This Way' parody [updated]
Pop & HissAccording to a detailed post on Weird Al Yankovic's blog, Lady Gaga denied permission for the longtime parodist to satirize her song "Born This Way." As he explains in a kindly but exasperated tone, Yankovic jumped through a series of...... -
Osama bin Laden in lyrics: An overview
Pop & HissIn the past decade, Osama bin Laden became not only one of the most wanted men in recent history but also a handy metaphor. His ruthlessness became shorthand for a certain heartless clarity of vision that lyricists -- mostly rappers...... -
Lady Gaga's 'Judas' video leaks: Leather, Mary Magdalene, foot washing and dance galore
Pop & HissPatience is a virtue, unless Lady Gaga is involved. For the last week-plus, E! has been touting its exclusive premiere of Gaga’s new video, “Judas,” set to be broadcast at 7 p.m. Thursday. But when does a timed release ever......
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