Marshall – On The Road
Marshall, the amp of choice for any band, have just launched a second round of their ‘On The Road’ series. In season two, Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav travels through America meeting the unsung heroes of Rock n’ Roll, a Jack Kerouac journey but with a lot more bass. He starts his cross-country adventure … Read more
A portrait of every person in Miami
Sketchy Miami is a collaborative art project that has one goal in mind: to create a portrait of every person in Miami. Robby Campbell and Jordan Melnick who are the creative force behind the cool culture blog, Beached Miami (yes they definitely have to use Miami in everything they do!), have come up with a … Read more
Alyssa Campanella, Miss California crowned Miss USA
A 21-year-old “history geek” representing California was named Miss USA at the annual beauty pageant in Las Vegas on Sunday. Alyssa Campanella, who was born and raised in New Jersey which she represented at the Miss Teen USA contest in 2007, was considered among the favorites by pageant experts. She will represent the United States … Read more
New York pedestrians battle to stay alive each day in ‘NYC Goes Three Ways’
Getting from A to B is a tricky scenario at the best of times, but in New York, it is almost a video game of making sure you do exactly the right thing so that you end up at your destination. Each and every day between three and four New Yorkers get hit by cars, … Read more
Ja Rule sentenced to two years in jail
Hip-hop artist Ja Rule was sentenced to two years in prison on Wednesday, six months after he pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. The 35-year-old rapper and actor, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, did not speak during the sentencing held at New York State Supreme Court. He was set to report … Read more
Coachella 2012 to expand to two weekends
The Coachella Music Festival, the biggest annual gathering of its type in the United States, will expand to two weekends next year, its promoters said on Tuesday. The event, marking its 13th year, will take place in the southern California desert 130 miles east of Los Angeles on April 13-15 and April 20-22, with the … Read more
Zack Herrera’s ‘Stripland Nights’ sees Los Angeles under street lamps
Los Angeles photographer Zack Herrera, has shot his local surroundings at night in his latest project, ‘Stripland Nights’, creating a beautifully engaging look at the busy city at sleep and under the captivating light that illuminates the subjects by the street lamps. ‘Stripland Nights’ is a personal excavation of Herrera’s city; a series of photographs … Read more
The Rapture now not just a shit band, but also a day that never happened
So, The Rapture never happened or maybe it did and we are the non believers who will be taken in October, however as is always the case with religious predictions, it created drama, outcry and feelings of, “you’re mad” amongst many across the world. Believers spent months warning the world of the apocalypse on May … Read more
Justin TImberlake, Lady Gaga and Andy Samberg in three-way on Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live’s season finale was a biggie… Justin Timberlake hosting and Lady Gaga as the special guest. However the best part of the show was undoubtedly the SNL Digital short, “3-Way (The Golden Rule)” in which Timberlake and cast member Andy Samberg reprised their roles as the ultra romantic, rapping dudes from the “Dick … Read more
Who knew that car parks could be works of art
Los Angeles based practice Brooks + Scarpa have completed improvements to the Frank Gehry-designed parking garages at Santa Monica Place Mall. building on the success of the 3rd street promenade and Southern California’s ideal outdoor climate, now creating a more walkable and friendly atmosphere. Offering large canvas spaces for local public art, the completely redesigned … Read more
Ashton Kutcher in deal to replace Charlie Sheen
Actor Ashton Kutcher was reported on Thursday to have signed a deal to replace Charlie Sheen in a revamped version of top-rated U.S. television comedy “Two and A Half Men.” Deadline Hollywood said Kutcher, 33, the husband of actress Demi Moore, had signed a deal to join the cast of the CBS show when it … Read more
West Virginia man accused of killing neighbour’s goat in women’s underwear
A West Virginia man found wearing women’s underwear and standing over a goat’s carcass told police he was high on bath salts. Mark L. Thompson of Alum Creek was arrested at his home Monday. A criminal complaint in Kanawha County Magistrate Court charges the 19-year-old with cruelty to animals. Sheriff’s Deputy J.S. Shackelford says witnesses … Read more
Road Sign Furniture
This is a gallery of road-sign furniture crafted by Texas designer Tim Delger who on his website has just put – “Art/Furniture/Stolen government property built by Tim.” All the Americana road signs have been bent and welded into chairs, tables and other household key furniture pieces. My favourites are the witty “YIELD” message on the … Read more
Alyssa Miller, Intimissimi’s new girl
I am sure I am not alone when walking down Oxford Street, being drawn to the window of Intimissimi, the Italian lingerie company that has ties to Victoria’s Secret. Most recently the model adorning the windows has been Irina Shayk, but next up is 20 year old US model Alyssa Miller, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit … Read more
Simon Cowell: I want Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole for US X Factor
Simon Cowell wants his former “American Idol” sparring partner Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole to join him on the U.S. version of “The X Factor”. But the music impresario told entertainment industry website Deadline Hollywood that no deals had yet been signed to complete the line-up for the show, which is due to start airing … Read more
How rock music is saving books in the US
From Keith Richards’ assertion that he really did snort his father’s ashes to Sammy Hagar’s revelation that he’s been abducted by aliens, out-there autobiographies by aging rock stars are helping to fuel the ailing book-publishing business. “There’s clearly a demand,” says Mauro DiPreta, VP of It Books, which published Hagar’s current New York Times best-seller … Read more
