Bill Jensen

Here Are the 20 Most-Read Village Voice Stories of 2011

Somewhat unbelievably, here we find ourselves on the last Friday of 2011. We hope this year has been a good one for you. As for us, well, we can't complain too much. After all, this is the post in which we get to brag a little: The most-read stories in the Voice for the year. Whee. Previous top stor ... More >>

This Week in the Voice: The Talented Mr. Glover

​This week in the Voice, Bill Jensen profiles Donald Glover, the rapper/comedian/writer/actor who happens to succeed at everything he does. Whether you know him as Donald Glover, Troy or Childish Gambino, he is a new kind of entertainer, "a regular black guy who likes the same stuff white peop ... More >>

This Week In The Voice: Prodigy's Return, Slaughterhouse's Dilemma

​In this week's Voice music section: Laura Checkoway speaks to Mobb Deep's Prodigy, who's looking back on his long, storied life after a three-year stint in the Mid-State Correctional Facility; and Phillip Mlynar tackles the dilemma faced by Slaughterhouse as they try to balance their undergro ... More >>

A Delightfully Scatological Outtake from This Week's Cover Story, Starring Donald Glover and Writing Partner DC Pierson

For this week's cover story, Bill Jensen shadowed comedian/actor/emo rapper Donald Glover. For your enjoyment, we present this deleted scene. Donald Glover is in Austin preparing to host the MTVu Woodies--an "awards" show which is really just an excuse to gather a bunch of bands and to represent ... More >>

"Ooh La La"

​I know, I know. I should be out of here already. But since I'm already on this terrible, indulged roll, one more very, very important piece of business:

55 Things to Get the Village Voice for Our Birthday: A Wishlist

​Have you heard? Today is our 55th Birthday! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY! As such, we've made a list of things you can buy us for it. After all, you know how much all of this costs you, the reader? Nothing. So you've obviously got the extra scratch lying around. Without further ado, here is what you should ge ... More >>

This Blog Is The Shit: Runnin' Scared Takes Home 2010 Alt Weekly Award

Pictured: Village Voice editor Tony Ortega hoists Runnin' Scared's Atl-Weekly Award, flanked by staff.​Not that you didn't already know, dear reader, but as the young people would say, "game recognize game," because we have just been officially told we are what the young people would call ... More >>

Ten Headlines You Will Never Read After SXSW

Craig Hlavaty"SXSW Attendee Doesn't Want That Free Beer" 1. "Random Guy With Guitar On Street Signed To Major Record Label" 2. "AT&T Makes Up For Past SXSW Coverage With Zero Dropped Calls, Lightning-Fast Connection" 3. "Wristband Holders Have Nothing But Love And Respect For Badge Holders" 4. ... More >>

Let's Renegotiate! 'Abstraction and the Ready-Made Gesture' at the Kitchen

Irony? Sincerity? The venerable Chelsea venue cooks up an uneven mix of paintings on painting.

Collective Soul's "Shine" Soon To Be Christened Virginia Tech's "Helter Skelter"

'Voice' Change: Schneiderman Out, Jensen In

Christians to Lions

Beef Stew

Soutine and some new friends mix it up in Chelsea

Ugly Americana

Our Year in Sports

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Mind/Body/Spirit Special

Guys and Dolls

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Wednesday night bummer club

Bats Out Of Hell

Read My Lips: Jeff Dunham and Friends

Schmoozing with the Original Sweater

None More Black

Foul Balls