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Feature: John Travolta and Bolt

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:39:44

A great actor can become any role that he takes on. John Travolta is certainly no exception. He plays the canine namesake of Disney's latest animated epic, Bolt. "Fortunately, I was already in touch with my inner dog," laughs Travolta. Whether he's a heroin-addled hitman in Pulp Fiction or a singing heartthrob in Grease, Travolta immerses ...more
Kings of Leon Tack on 2009 Dates

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:26:01

Kings of Leon have added a handful of 2009 tour dates to their push behind the Only by the Night LP. Running between a January 20 stop in Louisville, KY, and a previously announced January 29 gig at Madison Square Garden in New York, the trek includes six shows. A European leg, as well as a hometown gig in Nashville, will close off the Kings' ...more
Interviews: Twilight

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:24

Love hurts. That's the message at the heart of Twilight. However, in this case, it's well worth the pain. The love between Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is fraught with tension, obsession, and passion. That love made for a great novel, and now it makes for a fantastic film. Even though the emotions are ...more
Stephen Colbert Unveils Christmas Special, CD

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:04:20

Stephen Colbert has revealed his plans for A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!, an hour-long holiday special featuring appearances by Feist, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and his former Daily Show cohort Jon Stewart. Set to premiere on Comedy Central Sunday, November 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the show will be ...more
Diddy Set to Appear in 'CSI'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:27:14

Sean "Diddy" Combs has signed on for two episodes of CSI: Miami. According to the Associated Press, Combs will play a prosecutor who doesn't get along with a police lieutenant in two episodes. His appearances will air sometime this winter. —The ARTISTdirect Staff 11.19.08 ...more
Taco Bell Names 'Feed the Beat' Winners

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:11:15

Hit the Lights, Thousand Foot Krutch and Fireflight have prevailed in Taco Bell's first-ever "Best of the Beat" competition, winning the chance to record a single with a well-known producer for a Taco Bell promotion in spring of next year. "Music fans have spoken and they've selected three amazing bands that we can help take that next big step ...more
Photo Recap: Marnie Stern - The El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:16:44

Virtuostic axe slinger Marnie Stern let her fingers do the walking on stage at the El Rey in Los Angeles over the weekend. Backed by fellow guitarist Mark Shippy and Parts and Labor skinsman Jim Sykes, who beat out rhythms in multiple time signatures like an octopus, she tapped up and down her guitar while belting through numbers from her new ...more
Of Montreal Extend 'Skeletal Lamping' Trek

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:45:23

Of Montreal have added a number of European tour dates to their ongoing Skeletal Lamping trek. Set to run between a January 20 stop in Berlin and a March 7 gig in Golden Plains, Australia, the overseas leg will be prefaced by a number of North American shows including a New Year's Eve extravaganza in the band's hometown of Athens, GA. In other ...more
Cadillac Records Premiere and After-Party Tickets Being Auctioned

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:39:17

www.liveauctioneers.com will be auctioning off tickets to both the New York City and Los Angeles premieres of Cadillac Records, starring Adrien Brody and Beyonce Knowles. The site will also auction passes to each premiere's after party, too. The auction will benefit Phoenix House, a charity designed to assist those affected by addiction change. ...more
Edgar Ramirez to Play Revolutionary

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:37:44

Edgar Ramirez, who will star as Castro rebel Ciro Redondo in the forthcoming Che Guevara biopic Che, has signed on for a role in yet another revolutionary-themed film. He will appear as the title character in Ilich: Story of Carlos for French director Olivier Assayas. Ramirez will learn at least four lanaguages for his role as a real life, ...more