Lita Ford's Slinky Syren Latex Styles Give Twisted Sister the Real Glam Treatment in the Band's New "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Video Dec 2, 2008
She is also a singer/songwriter who embarked on her solo career in 1979 and is best known for such hits as "Gotta Let Go," (#1 on mainstream rock charts) "Kiss me Deadly," "Back to the Cave," "Close My Eyes Forever" (a duet with Ozzy Osbourne) and many others ... The designs from this creative studio are entirely handcrafted by skilled artisans in Syren's Los Angeles workshops, and the body shaping, flattering styles have had a strong impact on the mainstream fashion scene, winning praise from... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Obama White House Needs More Black Reporters Dec 2, 2008
The reasons behind the white-out of the Obama campaign are varied and complex, ranging from the reduction of general political coverage by mainstream media to fewer experienced black political reporters to the persistence of racism in the doling out of coveted newsroom assignments ... Run more like a civil rights crusade than a modern, efficient presidential campaign, the Jackson entourage was populated, at first, by skilled black reporters who had come into mainstream newsrooms a generation... (Slate)
The Experimental Cinema of Takashi Ishida: A Treatise Dec 2, 2008
Experimental films, which do away with narrative in an attempt to strike at our visceral emotions, often end up even more coolly intellectual than their mainstream counterpart. Ive been frustrated in the past by video installation art that confuses more than it enlightens, wondering what emotions were supposed to have been evoked. (Varsity)
Top 10 Comeback Albums Dec 2, 2008
With stripped down production, generally just Cash's deep voice and a guitar, American Recordings launched the erstwhile country star past his Nashville fans into the mainstream. Covering songs by Danzig and Tom Waits, Cash showed he was as hip as anyone to anything different as long as it was good. (Time.com)
No longer on the back bench, Boxer finds power to her liking Dec 1, 2008
So her positions are now the mainstream. "Duffy said there's one potential downside: Boxer's work on global warming could become "a double-edged sword" and give her opponents political ammunition, especially if Congress passes a tough bill that Republicans oppose and is perceived as being too onerous to industry.For now, Capitol Hill's environmental sheriff is clearly relishing her role. Boxer said she is often asked if she wants to run for governor and that her answer is no, because she's right... (Anchorage Daily News)
Indian journalists in media firestorm... Dec 1, 2008
Others transcribed lists of casualties from the hospitals faster than mainstream media could access it. While some hailed the online reporting as a social media experiment in action, much of the information on Twitter was woefully inaccurate. (The Drudge Report)
Waikiki shows go back to basics Dec 1, 2008
"I believe in strictly Polynesian shows that's what people come from all over to see," said Kalolaine Mataele Soukop, 71, known in the Waikiki entertainment mainstream as Kalo, whose "Kalo's South Seas Revue" is riding the rough waters with two to four shows a week at the 400-seat Hawaiian Hut of the Ala Moana Hotel. "We shut down for three weeks, because of the economy," said Gordon Yoshida, showroom manager. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Viral load: Contagion of humor sells lab stuff Dec 1, 2008
In all, CompareNetworks Inc. has produced nearly 40 humorous product promotion videos over the past five years as well as hundreds of technical videos that have spread beyond the beaker-and-lab-coat set to email in-boxes and mainstream sites like YouTube. This is a new, very effective way to deliver your product message, said Tyler Kay, head of CompareNetworks seven-member, writing-producing-directing viral video team known within CompareNetworks as Bison. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Letter: Assault weapons ban must not be revived Dec 1, 2008
I was at a gun show today and noticed that the crowd seemed much more diverse and mainstream than the normal group. People who would have previously been content with a hunting rifle, maybe a couple of shotguns, a handgun for personal protection, and just enough ammunition to load each firearm a couple of times, are now armed with an AK 47 (or two), an AR 15 (or two), at least two dozen magazines for each, and about 2000 round of ammunition. (Missoulian, MT)
Evolution of the Obama-Clinton connection Dec 1, 2008
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Obamawear: Post-election T-shirts are hot item Dec 1, 2008
Many mainstream magazines have marketed T-shirts featuring reproductions of their Obama covers, including Time, Ebony and Rolling Stone. Some magazines and newspapers have made a killing selling commemorative special issues as well. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Honor just to be asked in, as film academy tightens its ranks Dec 1, 2008
That promises more Oscar contests fought among films like "There Will Be Blood," "Babel" and "Little Miss Sunshine," all recent contenders, even as the academy struggles to raise sagging ratings by making its annual televised ceremony more mainstream and commercial. Over all an institution long defined by Hollywood familiars like Ed Begley Jr. and Henry Winkler, powerful members of its actors branch, is becoming more tightly focused on films than on the industry that makes them. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Thoughts on a missing maestro at the BSO Nov 30, 2008
But Rozhdestvensky is no longer a household name to the mainstream public, so the orchestra chose to spotlight Lynn Harrell instead. In a joint phone interview this week, BSO managing director Mark Volpe and director of sales and marketing Kim Noltemy strongly defended their decision to promote the concert exactly the way they did. (Boston Globe)
Q&A with Alan Rickman, man of many roles Nov 30, 2008
But that's not to say that I wouldn't do something more mainstream if it had energy and vision. Q. Which of your films are you most recognized for. (Boston Globe)
Hip in the Square Nov 30, 2008
A window onto Harvard Square will always reflect shops and restaurants outside the mainstream, like Black Ink on Brattle Street, full of quirky gifts and notions that amuse its shoppers. (Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff). (Boston Globe)
The best of the (local) web Nov 30, 2008
amplifies voices out of the mainstream with offerings from more than 100 ethnic-news outlets ... e., not exactly G-rated) enthusiasm to his discussions of noise, hardcore, lo-fi, experimental, and other categories outside the mainstream. (Boston Globe)
A cappella group to perform Christmas-themed show Nov 30, 2008
They re back by popular demand, said Music Education Advocate Coalition coordinator Dana Menser. They were here before and people who had seen the show asked that we have them back again. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 30, 2008
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), which represents the mainstream recording industry, broadly welcomed the report but said it would continue to press for the copyright extension. Peter Jamieson, chairman of the BPI, said: "Stealing music is effectively stealing the future of British musicians and the people who invest in them. "The decision on extension is ultimately for the European Commission and we will be putting our case vigorously when it reviews the relevant directive next year. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Letters: Death penalty, prisons, Barack Obama, state budget, holidays, etc. Nov 30, 2008
Re "A smart guy at the helm" (Viewpoints, Nov. 27): Have the mainstream media completely lost their minds. David Broder's senile worship of our "super-smart" president-elect (and Barbara Walters' fawning interview on "20/20") gives a whole new meaning to "honeymoon period.". (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Hip Hop Bling Features Large Selection of Quality Iced Out Belt Buckles Nov 30, 2008
The typically oversized and intricate designs can be seen in music videos, movies, magazine spreads and just about everything else mainstream. This has caused a craze among fans who wanted the same look without spending thousands of dollars. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Athens shops offering unique options, teaching playthings Nov 30, 2008
com Parents looking for something beyond the mainstream or wanting more educational and challenging toys for their children this Christmas can find plenty of options in several Athens shops ... Parents looking for something beyond the mainstream or wanting more educational and challenging toys for their children this Christmas can find plenty of options in several Athens shops ... Independent store owners in the Athens area also tout the quality of their toy products over some of the more... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Zune could lend Microsoft a rare rhythm infusion Nov 30, 2008
But while Apple Inc. has counted on the sex appeal of its ever-thinner devices to keep consumers turned on, the Zune team has been beefing up its software and courting artists like Common, a dashing MC with mainstream appeal who might just help make Zune - dare we say it ... Common, a brand-savvy rapper and actor willing to team up with big companies - he promoted Gap clothing in a 2006 holiday commercial - is an apt poster child for Zune, because he appeals to hip-hop fans but also plays well... (The Palm Beach Post)
An epic journey in which science and reason rule Nov 29, 2008
But unlike Stephenson's earlier works - such as the cyberpunk classic "Snow Crash"; his mainstream breakthrough novel, "Cryptonomicon"; and the daunting three-book "Baroque Cycle," which people pretended to have read but didn't - "Anathem" is an anachronism. It's a novel of world-building in the spirit of "Dune," the "Foundation" books, and even "The Lord of the Rings," with an inexperienced protagonist at the center of an epic adventure that could change the world. (Boston Globe)
The egos have landed Nov 29, 2008
It would be lovely to think that the vigorously polished turd that is "Chinese Democracy" could serve as the tombstone for an entire era of mainstream rock marred by misguided production techniques pushed by the record industry and radio alike. "Chinese Democracy" takes the two hallmarks of recorded rock sound of the modern era -- compression and an overreliance on the digital editing platform Pro Tools -- and amps their signature defects to a hideous intensity. (Salon)
Traditional Country Music: The Louv... Nov 29, 2008
While rock s rebelliousness igniting music fans and mainstream radio, the Louvins continued focusing on their longstanding gospel-meets-country themes, including family and the responsibilities that come with love. Moreover, as an added signal to the industry about where their collective allegiance rested, Ira and Charlie demonstrated their dedication to traditional country and its values by cutting three top-10, drum-free hits, When I Stop Dreaming, I Don t Believe You ve Met My Baby and Hoping... (Suite101.com)
Cartoon Network Game "Ben 10" Tops 2.5 Million Sales Nov 29, 2008
The game got mostly shrugs and bored sighs from the two or three mainstream game sites that bothered to review it. And then it sold 2. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
On Your Mind Nov 29, 2008
I wonder if the mainstream media will be sending an apology to Gov. Palin for all the leaks that were supposed to be coming from the Republican Committee ... The mainstream media has reached the height of the ridiculous ... The mainstream media has gone berserk with cult worship. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Photo Album of the 1st International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo Nov 29, 2008
By Symbian News DeskSymbian welcomes the availability of the Nokia 6650, a mainstream mobile phone from AT Nokia 6650 is based on Symbian OS v9. 3, designed with performance and feature enhancements, including support for location based services, to bring the highest level of power efficiency and pl. (SYS-CON Media, NJ)
Hit and myth Nov 28, 2008
" It certainly makes for a captivating narrative. And his live band the Primitive Horn Orchestra and Dirty Three drummer Jim White help Stoneking conceive a thrilling and authentic sounding soundtrack to his extravagant tales. On paper, it may sound like arcane music of another era, but Stoneking manages to make it sound fresh and timeless. Despite no mainstream airplay or film clips, Jungle Blues debuted at 45 on the mainstream ARIA chart when it was released five weeks ago, and hasn't left the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
NBC's live Rosie O'Donnell variety show flops; lowest ratings of night... Nov 28, 2008
NBC's Rosie ODonnell variety show disappoints--The Live Feed. NBC's Rosie ODonnell variety show disappoints. (The Drudge Report)
How widely used is Chrome? More than I expected Nov 28, 2008
Is Google's Chrome browser mainstream ... The company's data skews somewhat toward usage in North America and Europe, but it's still a more mainstream view of browser use than our site's ... The teaser from the front page was this: "Chrome browser is now mainstream?" ANYWAY you slice it. (CNET News)
Braves fans, it just feels late Nov 28, 2008
I mostly like the mainstream rap and hip hop, the stuff that other people find to be crap. Personally, Flo Rida s CD was amazing (to me). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Olympians battle to stay in the public eye Nov 28, 2008
In most countries it will be completely forgotten by the mainstream media for the next four years. "If you haven't done fencing, it is difficult for you to understand how it works. That's why it is difficult for fencing to get media coverage," Igor Celli, a teacher at Milan's Piccolo Teatro fencing club, said. (International Herald Tribune)
For the Record, Britney is, like, totally sorry Nov 28, 2008
But she needed mainstream media for respectability. So her comeback becomes official with the Dec. 11 issue of Rolling Stone - the mag's annual "The Hot Issue" - which features Spears on the cover in a flattering, midriff-exposed photo. (Globe and Mail)
Song for Guy Nov 27, 2008
STARRING alongside Russell Crowe in the movie adaptation of James Ellroy's LA Confidential may have helped break Guy Pearce into the mainstream, but it may also have helped stall his music career. Then again, the blame could lie with his former co-stars on Neighbours, Jason Donovan and Craig McLachlan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Critics' picks - music Nov 27, 2008
His virtuosic, pianistic, four-mallet vibraphone playing represents swinging, committed, mainstream jazz at its best. With saxophonist Rick DiMuzio, bassist Dave Clark, and drummer Bob Tamagni. (Boston Globe)
HILLARY CLINTON SPOKESMAN 'DREAMS OF DRUDGE SIRENS'... Nov 27, 2008
Like the MILLIONS of other people who visit Drudge everyday, I am simply tired of all the liberal mainstream news media trying to control this country. God bless Matt Drudge. (The Drudge Report)
'Choose Local' Gift Guide Nov 27, 2008
Grass Roots has an extensive collection of the newest works by mainstream and under-the-radar artists. Don t see what you want. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Satellite Radio Is Dead Nov 27, 2008
Cell phones in general, and the iPhone in particular, are mainstreaming the idea of listening to music on a cell phone ... As the King of All Media, and with a fiercely loyal following, Stern will probably go on to mainstream the concept of subscription-based podcasting. (Datamation)
Short reviews of upcoming films Nov 27, 2008
Here, he boldly returns to mainstream filmmaking with a story that, on its surface, could have been shamelessly mawkish. Instead, he presents the last eight years in the life of Harvey Milk, the slain San Francisco politician and gay rights activist, with a mix of vivid details and nuanced heart. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Paris Hilton Looks Seductive in Slinky, Syren Latex at Opening of Pussycat Dolls Lounge in Hollywood Nov 27, 2008
The designs from this creative studio are entirely handcrafted by skilled artisans in Syren's Los Angeles workshops, and the body shaping, flattering styles have had a strong impact on the mainstream fashion scene, winning praise from style aficionados and fashion media. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Stars of YouTube Gather for a Terrifying Live Show Nov 27, 2008
The "show" spewed fitfully into existence to frame some of YouTube's flashiest talent as pop-culture champions and idols of mainstream youth culture. If I were in the business of producing crummy sitcoms, I would take it as a signal that the Internet poses no immediate threat and that I could feel secure in the crumminess of my product. (Slate)
The Fat Boys Return! Nov 27, 2008
To refresh your memories, the Fat Boys originally formed back in 82 and became one of hip-hops first mainstream success stories, collaborating with everyone from the Beach Boys to Chubby Checker to even Freddy Krueger ... While the first three had been relatively popular, especially amongst the PC gamer set, Oblivions landmark appearance on the Xbox 360 console (and later the PS3) made it a mainstream blockbuster, fanboy fave and award-winning critical darling not unlike, say, Lord... (Exclaim!)
Four Christmases Nov 27, 2008
But in this disappointing mainstream debut for doc director Seth Gordon (The King of Kong), working from a committee-written script thats been kicking around for years, the films tragic qualities are simply treated as more validation for yuppie love. In the end, these reptiles must replicate. (Georgia Straight)
Holiday Movie Preview Nov 27, 2008
One of several holiday movies with meaty roles for African-American actors, this biopic memorializes the owners and artists of Chess Records, the Chicago label that gave a home to major blues figures and helped push race music into the mainstream. The cast is drool-worthy: Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, as Chuck Berry, Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf and Beyonc; Knowles as Etta James, all under the predatory paternalism of Adrien Brody's Leonard Chess. (Time.com)
Milk: It's Good, and Good for You Nov 27, 2008
Nowhere does the film suggest that homosexuality is a serious (but often curable) neurosis that attacks the biological basis of life itself. I can't help the way I am,' says one of the sodomites in this movie. (Time.com)
GQ Men of the Year Nov 26, 2008
"I accepted the nomination because I m trying to get people in the mainstream to think about Aboriginal issues. Those who are more financially advantaged than others can look at the issues. You can t rely on governments to protect people s rights. This is an achievement not only for myself but for all Aboriginal people and their supporters. The support I ve received nationally has been overwhelming.". with Man of the Year Hugh Jackman on the cover, is on sale now. (The Australian)
PopStar Guitar Nov 26, 2008
3 Doors Down have entertained fans for years as the quintessential rock band, attaining enormous mainstream success in 2000 with the release of "Kryptonite". Throughout the years, 3 Doors Down have expanded their loyal fan base with catchy choruses and solid songwriting, resulting in over 15 million in album sales worldwide. (IGN PS2)
Phony Goods Pose Big Health, Safety Risks Nov 26, 2008
"The worst-case scenario it is toxic, and a lot of these drugs are sold on the Internet." They can also make their way into mainstream pharmacies. The assortment of counterfeit goods confiscated by the government is vast. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Its War: An Attack on Mainstream Music Nov 26, 2008
Features Friday, November 14, 2008 10:08 AM EST Its War: An Attack on Mainstream Music ... " Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Radio Radio Somewhere deep in the dog-eat-dog world of Hollywood or Los Angeles, a young teenage girl is prepared for war. She is suited up in a plastic shield of makeup and a designer dress incapable of being reproduced and meant to be feared. Her ammunition is the empty words scribbled down for her by a hired lyricist, their topic chosen from the standard,... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Letters to the editor (Nov. 17) Nov 26, 2008
The voice of the mainstream media, however, is always heterosexual and white ... TruthTeller wrote on Nov 24, 2008 9:25 AM:" "The voice of the mainstream media, however, is always heterosexual and white. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Is Harvey Milk still a force for change? Nov 26, 2008
" Although it remains unclear what role "Milk" will play in the Prop. 8 issue, experts are quick to point out that in general, positive representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender figures, both real and fictional, in television and film help increase acceptance, especially for young people. "I think that pop culture and media has played a much larger role (in advancing gay rights) than people give it credit for," said San Francisco pollster David Binder. "The first mainstream (gay)... (San Francisco Chronicle)
/U P D A T E -- 3ality Digital/ Nov 26, 2008
"We already have demonstrated the tremendous value digital 3D brings to mainstream movies and scripted television programs, and we are looking forward to astounding the audiences who will be enjoying this unprecedented event on December fourth.". RealD, based in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Oye Lucky has a darker story' Nov 26, 2008
It looks like people who are questioning the establishment are driven out of the mainstream or after a while they themselves join the establishment. Everyone seems to be itching to get into a Ferrari. (Rediff)
Yankee Slickers bring Southern sound to Mojo Kitchen Nov 26, 2008
Rather than mainstream favorites, the band likes to play more obscure tracks performed by artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Bill Withers and Tom Petty. Yankee Slickers plays at clubs throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. (Florida Times-Union)
"Milk" Nov 26, 2008
Friedkin's 1970 "The Boys in the Band," which imported its script and its entire cast from Mart Crowley's off-Broadway dinner-party smash, wasn't quite the first gay-themed film in mainstream release. But it may have been the first one to offer an (almost) entirely gay cast of characters, and certainly depicted its specific social milieu -- creative-class gay male Manhattanites, circa 1969 -- with a frankness and intensity almost no one in the American audience had ever encountered. (Salon)
Penn brilliant as Harvey Milk in epic biopic Nov 25, 2008
A generation ago, it apparently wasn't that easy being gay in San Francisco, but Milk realizes the way out of the darkness: He understands that mainstream acceptance will come not through hiding and assimilation but through people being openly and unapologetically themselves. "Milk" contains a second remarkable performance (unless you also count James Franco's, for looking totally OK about having Sean Penn kissing him like he means it). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gurrumul popular choice for Australian of the year Nov 25, 2008
His debut solo album Gurrumul has recently gone platinum and is sitting at No. 3 on the national ARIA mainstream charts. It is an astounding feat for an album that is recorded almost entirely in Yolngu dialects. (Northern Territory)
Prince denies anti-gay-rights remarks; NEW YORKER stands by story... Nov 25, 2008
He has not had a mainstream hit in years. Who cares what he thinks. (The Drudge Report)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 25, 2008
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), which represents the mainstream recording industry, broadly welcomed the report but said it would continue to press for the copyright extension. Peter Jamieson, chairman of the BPI, said: "Stealing music is effectively stealing the future of British musicians and the people who invest in them. "The decision on extension is ultimately for the European Commission and we will be putting our case vigorously when it reviews the relevant directive next year. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
No Doubt to return for 2009 tour Nov 25, 2008
Founded in 1986, No Doubt did not hit mainstream success until 1995. US group No Doubt are to reform for a tour in 2009 as they put the finishing touches to their first studio album in seven years. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obama testing ways to use Internet to govern Nov 25, 2008
He is attempting to organize his campaign supporters into a political force that he can tap in tough times - like when he needs to go around Congress and the mainstream media for direct citizen support. "Just like people hadn't used the Internet in campaigning to this extent before, they haven't really used it to govern before," said Peter Daou, Internet strategist for Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
DENTON COUNTY: Blitzen Trapper rocks Denton Nov 25, 2008
Take today s mainstream lyrics and then look to the complete opposite end of the spectrum and that is where you will find Blitzen s songs. Front man Eric Earley, 31 spins off tales of nature and love inspired by the Oregonian backwoods and his own rich musical grass roots. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
UGO Entertainment, in Association With Vivendi Entertainment and Downtown Independent Presents Boll Film Fest, Los Angeles World Premiere of 1968: TunnelRats Nov 25, 2008
Source: Universal Music Group; Vivendi Entertainment. UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
