Do I know what you’re doing this Memorial Day Weekend? No. But do I know what Ke$ha is doing? Yes. The star who proclaimed 21 times that “we’re gonna die young” in her hit song will be hosting and performing for the opening of Haven Nightclub – the new dance club inside the Golden Nugget that brings [...]
Lars von Trier’s ‘Nymphomaniac’ Will Digitally Morph Its Stars With Their Porn Body Doubles
Although it may not be having its premiere at Cannes this week, Lars von Trier’s upcoming sexual odyssey Nymphomaniac continues to constantly be making news. Much has been discussed about the taboo nature of the film and how that will factor into the distribution of the picture and how its actors will be taking part in its [...]
Human Embryo Cloned, Immortality To Follow
As you may already have heard, scientists have, for the first time, “cloned human embryos capable of producing embryonic stem cells,” and you know what that means! No, you do not get the rest of the afternoon off. What I’m saying is that we can quit worrying about death now, as we’re almost done conquering it. Phew, [...]
Get Excited for the Criterion Collection’s Release of ‘Medium Cool’ With Their ‘Three Reasons’
With the political upheaval of the time and the world in a state of disarray. the late 1960′s spawned some of the most iconic and memorable works of cinema from people trying to make sense of the vastly changing world around them. With a need to not only tell what the hell was going on, but [...]
This Week’s L.A. Happenings: Chi Lin & Altitude Pool at SLS Opens, New Burgers At LA Market
NOW OPEN: Chi Lin For The Sexy-Rocker Types Get your chopstick etiquette in check because Chi Lin is now officially open on Sunset. Brought to you by Innovative Dining Group (the folks behind Boa and Sushi Roku), Chi Lin is a sexy, intimate new dining spot dishing out creative Hong Kong cuisine like Pin Pei [...]
Watch a New Red-Band Trailer for Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ ‘The Kings of Summer’
It’s certainly been a year full of coming-of-age, teen-centric films. From Spring Breakers‘ sex and drug-fueled debauchery odyssey to the upcoming shiny young fashion heist film The Bling Ring, we’ve seen myriad portrayals of youth loosening their morals and rebelling against their mundane lives in the most nonsensical of ways. But when it comes to [...]
Taco Bell Attempts to Make Fast Food Fashionable with Rings
When I saw this on model-turned-Twitter sensation Chrissy Teigan’s Instagram yesterday, I thought it was a joke. I mean, John Legend’s babely fiance regularly releases crazy, 140-character claims for the sake of comedy, so it wasn’t a far-fetched idea. A fast food chain like Taco Bell wouldn’t actually design rings for their most loyal and famous fans [...]
’90s Nostalgia, Meet SLIMED! The New Nickelodeon Golden Age Book
Ever wonder how Ren Stimpy got on the air? Why Sam always climbed through Clarissa’s window? Who came up with the song “Killer Tofu” on Doug? Me too. And in the spirit of “ask, and you shall receive” is a new book full of all the golden answers to all your ’90s-nostalgia questions: SLIMED! An Oral History of [...]
Greta Gerwig & Mickey Sumner on Exploring Female Friendship in Noah Baumbach’s ‘Frances Ha’
When it comes to matters of love, it’s often platonic devotion that proves the most intimate and carries the most weight in one’s life. It’s the love stories of friendship, the decades-spanning, unbreakable connection to someone that stays around as lovers come and go. Yes, romantic love is an all-encompassing illness of the heart, but [...]
Paul Rudd Shows off New Cologne in ‘Anchorman 2′ Trailer
Once upon a time, there was a San Diego anchorman named Ron Burgundy, and a movie called Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and the phenomenon launched a myriad of catchphrases that spread across frat parties and Facebook pages faster than cold germs on a commuter train. This December, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, [...]
