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Watch and Listen: Queens of the Stone Age Release Another New One, 'If I Had a Tail'...

There aren’t a lot ofrock dudes” to outright respect these days — so many seem nervous of their posture or twee in their headbang or electronic in their riffage — but king Queen Josh Homme is one that deserves a nod of your head when you cross paths on the sidewalk. Show More Summary

Even Miami Heat Acknowledge Chicago Bulls' Playoff Mystique Is Still Very Real

It's the house that Michael Jordan built. Today's Chicago Bulls know it, opponents respect it and fans, regardless of age, will probably never forget it. And the United Center still rocks during the NBA Playoffs. While the arena's atmosphere...Show More Summary

Imagine Casts Jennifer Garner and Michael Caine

Michael Caine and Jennifer Garner have joined the cast of Imagine. The film centers around an aging rock star, played by Al Pacino, who discovers an unopened letter from John Lennon. Upon reading the letter, he learns that he has anShow More Summary

Not The Onion: Wall Street Journal Hits ‘Rock Bottom’ With Inane Op-Ed Urging ‘More Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide’

“Nowadays, in an age of rising population and scarcities of food and water in some regions, it’s a wonder that humanitarians aren’t clamoring for more atmospheric carbon dioxide.” No, it’s not The Onion. It’s The Wall Street Journal editorial page, which nowadays is much the same thing. Once again, the country’s leading financial newspaper is recycling long-debunked myths [...]

Weekend Wax Bits

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I'm guessing that music is about to experience a surge not seen since the dawn of the rock era in the mid-'50s. After years of suffering and adjusting to the brambles of the digital age, music soon will be the...

Malin Akerman Shares First Picture of Son Sebastian

Giving the world their first glimpse at her beautiful baby boy, Malin Akerman shared the first photo of her son Sebastian on her Instagram page. On Tuesday (May 7), the "Rock of Ages" actress posted a pic of her tiny little man withShow More Summary

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still from "I Appear Missing" video As mentioned, Queens of the Stone Age are releasing a new album,...Like Clockwork, which is due out June 4 via Matador. They already released the first single, "My God Is The Sun," and...

Interview: Julianne Moore Takes A Page From Courtney Love In ‘What Maisie Knew’ [Exclusive]

When one thinks of an aging rock star the person that immediately comes to mind isn’t exactly Julianne Moore, but after a viewing of What Maisie Knew that might change. In one of her most volatile roles as of late, Julianne Moore takes the stage as an absentee mother slash rocker, in the middle of [...]Show More Summary

Our Digital Fall From Grace

Discussing the history of rock album art, Patrick West expresses nostalgia for a less digital age: The decline of the album sleeve is symptomatic of a deeper crisis. Things aren’t consumed as they were. Rather, they are increasingly given away or stolen. And when something’s value is diminished, so is its worth. As James Heartfield has observed [...]

Altamont Cut From A Different Cloth: Randy Randall

Randy Randall of No Age, talks about what drew him to punk rock and... Related posts: G. G. Allin For Altamont A Vacation from Your Mind: Altamont Spring 13 Lookbook Mike Watt for Altamont

St. Louis Catholic priest indicted on child pornography charge

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A federal grand jury indicted a Catholic priest in St. Louis on Wednesday on child pornography charges involving Internet images of a boy under the age of 18, in the latest sex accusation to rock the Church.

On Being a Woman, and Aging

I’ve never thought of age as much of a barometer for age. It really is, as they say, a state of mind. Boomer rock stars are a testament to this adage, as are children with the poise and discipline of high functioning adults. As a tween...Show More Summary

Tom Cruise's 10 Highest-Grossing Films Of All Time

Tom Cruise's new Sci-Fi flick "Oblivion" came out over the weekend. Despite some harsh reviews, the film did amazing at the box office. After a 2012 riddled with flops—remember "Rock of Ages" and "Jack Reacher"—it was Cruise's first non-sequel in seven years to earn more than $30 million at theaters. Show More Summary

Divinyls Lead Singer Dead At 53

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Reuters reports: Rock singer Chrissy Amphlett, who fronted the Australian group the Divinyls best known for the worldwide hit "I Touch Myself", has died in New York at the age of 53 after battling breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. Show More Summary

Singer of Divinyls Hit ‘I Touch Myself’ Dies at 53 But Lives on a Role Model for Women in Rock

Post by Jacqueline BurtOur condolences to the family and friends of Divinyls' singer Chrissy Amphlett, who died yesterday at the age of 53 after battling breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. Though Divinyls recorded five albums between...Show More Summary

Tom Cruise Blasts '42' Into 'Oblivion'—Here's Your Box-Office Roundup

Tom Cruise is back on top at the box office. After a few Hollywood misses last year in "Rock of Ages" and "Jack Reacher," Cruise surges back to theaters with "Oblivion." Sequels aside, "Oblivion" was Cruise's largest opening at theaters since 2005's "War of the Worlds" ($64.9 million). Show More Summary

Chrissy Amphlett, 1959-2013

"She was one of Australia's greatest female rock voices, who shocked audiences across the globe with her risque image and lyrics. Former Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has died aged 53 after a long battle with breast cancer. Amphlett died at home in New York surrounded by friends and family, including her husband Charley Drayton." --- See more posts by Alex Balk 0 comments

Australian rock singer Chrissy Amphlett dies at 53

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Rock singer Chrissy Amphlett, who fronted the Australian group the Divinyls best known for the worldwide hit "I Touch Myself", has died at the age of 53 after battling breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Robbie Robertson Putting Together Deluxe Edition of The Band’s Rock of Ages – Live at the Academy of Music

During the final week of 1971 The Band played a residency at New York City’s Academy of Music that was immortalized by the 1972 live album Rock of Ages. For the run, The Band’s guitarist/songwriter Robbie Robertson commissioned New Orleans fixture Allen Toussaint to put together horn charts for the group’s best tunes. Show More Summary

Album art designer Storm Thorgerson dies

British graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, who created some of music's most iconic album artwork for rock bands such as Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 69. In a statement posted to the website of Pink Floyd vocalist and guitarist David Gilmour, Thorgerson's family said he died Thursday afternoon. "His ending was peaceful and [...]

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