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May 9, 2012
North Carolina Hates The Gays! Well, Let's Look At Their Culture
The good people of North Carolina just voted against same-sex marriage, leading me to think they're a bunch of heathen cretins with no taste or style. But a glance at Wikipedia proves they have a rich and vital culture. They've birthed a lot of big jazz musicians plus James Taylor. Also, North Ca ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
Broadway Replacements: Your Favorite?
Darren Criss is attracting screaming Gleeks to How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and they're filling the seats once occupied by screaming Potterphiles. Which brings to mind the topic of Broadway replacements and how they fare in light of all the hoopla generated by the original star ... More >>
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April 19, 2011
Jessie J Sings For Her Life On "Who You Are"
All the world's a stage, and singer-songwriter Jessie J's corner of it looks something like American Idol (or maybe X Factor, since she's a Brit). The 23-year-old's debut, Who You Are, is not so much an album as it is a pleading, 50-minute audition, the logical byproduct of someone who doesn' ... More >>
Blogs
April 1, 2011
American Idol Season 10, Elimination Recap: Goodbye Thia Megia!
Michael Becker/FOX Last week's insanely dramatic American Idol result show was the some truly compelling and weird TV; I sure as hell can't remember having that much fun watching one of those shows. The big moment, of course, came when the judges saved Casey Abrams and when Abrams collapsed into pa ... More >>
Blogs
March 3, 2011
American Idol, Season 10, Top 12 Women: The Glut Of Interchangeable Blonde Chicks
Julie Zorrilla has been downgraded from "molten hot" to "ridiculously fly." Credit: Michael Becker/FOX.Here's something Steven Tyler said on TV tonight: "After Monday and Tuesday, even the week says WTF!" This was after Pia Toscana's show-closing, triumphant, r&b-ified take on "I'll Stand by ... More >>
Blogs
December 17, 2010
Was 2010 The Best Year For Music Ever? Death To Chris Brown
Welcome to Sound of the City's year-in-review rock-critic roundtable, an amiable ongoing conversation between five prominent Voice critics: Rob Harvilla, Zach Baron, Sean Fennessey, Maura Johnston, and Rich Juzwiak. We'll be here all week! America's preeminent lady-beater weeps. Photo via Word Up!& ... More >>
Music
December 15, 2010
R&B Serenity Now: R. Kelly, Ne-Yo, and Others Keep the Quiet-Storm Flame Alive
Welcome to Sound of the City's year-in-review rock-critic roundtable, an amiable ongoing conversation between five prominent Voice critics: Rob Harvilla, Zach Baron, Sean Fennessey, Maura Johnston, and Rich Juzwiak. We'll be here all week! America's preeminent lady-beater weeps. Photo via Word Up!& ... More >>
Voice Choices
December 15, 2010
Fantasia
Welcome to Sound of the City's year-in-review rock-critic roundtable, an amiable ongoing conversation between five prominent Voice critics: Rob Harvilla, Zach Baron, Sean Fennessey, Maura Johnston, and Rich Juzwiak. We'll be here all week! America's preeminent lady-beater weeps. Photo via Word Up!& ... More >>
Voice Choices
December 15, 2010
FESTIVE STRINGS
Young talent convenes at Carnegie
Blogs
August 12, 2010
Fantasia Barrino Flirts With Death
As the gossip rages on about which washed-up celebrity will be the next judge on American Idol, the real news about the show is that one-time winner Fantasia Barrino just recovered from a messy suicide attempt.
Blogs
May 26, 2010
American Idol Season 9, Finale Results
Vince Bucci/FOX Alice Cooper and the Idols 8:01pm. It's a sad night, and not because we're saying goodbye to another season of Idol, not because we're saying goodbye to Simon Cowell, but because they managed to drag this out to a two-hour production of group sings and product placements. 8: ... More >>
Blogs
May 12, 2010
American Idol Season 9: Live-Blogging the Top 4 Results
9:00pm. The stupid movie-style opening credits sequence explains that this show "stars" Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, etc. In clips from last night, the judges are all raving about performances. Ok, what show were they watching? 9:03pm. Special Guests: Bon Jovi! Daughtry! And Fantasia! I hope Fanta ... More >>
Voice Choices
December 15, 2009
IT'S ONLY A STORY, IT'S NOT REAL
Real life killed our childhood heroes
Blogs
November 2, 2009
Live: Even Lou Reed Gets Sentimental At Rock Hall MSG Blowout #2 (Featuring U2, The Boss, The Black Eyed Peas, And Some Dude Named Mick)
Ooooh plus "Iron Man" Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Celebration Madison Square Garden Friday, October 30 "When we were down, rock 'n' roll lifted us up," says Tom Hanks in his introductory remarks for the final night of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's benefit-concert extravaganza ... More >>
Blogs
May 22, 2009
Your Memories Of Hitting Puberty?
Reaching puberty was so memorable for me that I don't think it's ever been surpassed as a landmark in my life--except maybe for seeing Fantasia in The Color Purple. As I remember it, all in a matter of moments the world became exciting, throbbing, thrilling, terrifying, confusing, and very wet.
Blogs
May 20, 2009
Interview: St. Vincent on Actor, Onstage Laugh Attacks, and Seizures
The inspirations for Annie Clark's latest album as St. Vincent, Actor, perhaps sum up her darkly doe-eyed charm: hidden porn, guns, self-deceiving lovers, Philip Roth. One of nine children growing up in the Texas flatlands, the Oklahoma-born multi-instrumentalist left Berklee in 2003 to join the P ... More >>
Voice Choices
April 1, 2009
Jennifer Hudson+Robin Thicke
The inspirations for Annie Clark's latest album as St. Vincent, Actor, perhaps sum up her darkly doe-eyed charm: hidden porn, guns, self-deceiving lovers, Philip Roth. One of nine children growing up in the Texas flatlands, the Oklahoma-born multi-instrumentalist left Berklee in 2003 to join the P ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2009
American Idol Results: Kanye West Performs "Heartless," Adam Lambert Safe, Paula's Boobs Look Incredible!
Sharyn Jackson is your American Idol host for season eight. This week: the Top 13! Ray Mickshaw / FOX¡Adios, Jorge! There's a new Idol rule, the judges can make a unanimous decision to save one cast-off one time only--and only up until the Top 5. This is to avoid future J-Hud and Daughtry early b ... More >>
Blogs
February 11, 2009
American Idol Hollywood: Tatiana Pees Herself, Everyone Likes a Black & White Cookie
Sharyn Jackson is your American Idol host for season eight. This week: "do or die" in Hollywood! Last day of Hollywood Week and it's "do or die," explains Ryan Seacrest. Tonight, contestants all have to sing solo, and they can use instruments if they want. Then at the end of the day, the judges ... More >>
Blogs
February 4, 2009
American Idol Week 4, Hollywood: Norman Gentle is "Bnoodles," Ryan Seacrest's Lip-Rapist is a Repeat Offender
Sharyn Jackson is your American Idol host for season eight. We're finally in Hollywood! Is this our next Idol? God I hope so. Hollywood! Finally, American Idol is about something, even if only remotely. So here on the road to Sucker of '09 are 147 people who got the yellow slip over the past thr ... More >>
Columns
April 17, 2007
How Did NY Nightlife Get So Oppressive? Search Me.
Plus: Getting a message or two from Rufus and a ride-along with Andrew
Columns
December 12, 2006
NY Mirror
Plus: Getting a message or two from Rufus and a ride-along with Andrew
Screens
September 5, 2006
Prague Sprung
Plus: Getting a message or two from Rufus and a ride-along with Andrew
Specials
October 18, 2005
We Have to Deal With It: Punk England Report
Plus: Getting a message or two from Rufus and a ride-along with Andrew
Music
September 27, 2005
Fantasia to Glitterati: Youth Illiteracy Is Real
American Idol champion says she’s finally learning to read
Music
August 9, 2005
Escape From Monogamy
Missy Elliott ends relationship with Timbaland so she can let her freak flag fly even higher
Film
August 9, 2005
A Symphonic Series Shows How Music Can Carry a Toon
Missy Elliott ends relationship with Timbaland so she can let her freak flag fly even higher
Music
January 25, 2005
Identity Crisis
Three American Idol alumni follow up the process in their own, vaguely individual ways
Film
November 23, 2004
Flight Club
Seeking a band of airborne rebels, a dancer and a swordsman get lost in orgasmic set design
Columns
November 2, 2004
NY Mirror
Seeking a band of airborne rebels, a dancer and a swordsman get lost in orgasmic set design
News
October 19, 2004
Vote or Lie
Americans love to vote—for pop singers, soft drinks, or World Series predictions
Music
February 4, 2003
Not Gift Wrapped
New Frederic Rzewski Discs Reveal a Thinking Person's Postmodern Music
Film
October 15, 2002
Final Cut Pros
New Frederic Rzewski Discs Reveal a Thinking Person's Postmodern Music
News
July 30, 2002
Devil in Disguise
Satan's Helper Takes Credit for a Good Man's Music
Long Island Voice
January 11, 2000
Fantasia 2000
Satan's Helper Takes Credit for a Good Man's Music
Film
January 4, 2000
Taking Cues from the Past
Satan's Helper Takes Credit for a Good Man's Music
Music
January 13, 1998
Consumer Guide
Satan's Helper Takes Credit for a Good Man's Music

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