Grammy Goes Pop And Never Comes Back
Grammy has always walked a tightrope between what is commercial and what is artistically satisfying, but the 2010 nominees show that commercialism and corporatism have a strong hold on the awards.
Grammy has always walked a tightrope between what is commercial and what is artistically satisfying, but the 2010 nominees show that commercialism and corporatism have a strong hold on the awards.
Una LaMarche | Posted 12.02.2009 | Comedy
We all know the hidden meanings behind certain tried-and-true holiday presents. But what if you have a more specialized message to convey?
Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living
Holidays are for families. I am so proud to be a member of a community that acknowledges that by creating families from the most unlikely of people in the most unusual of ways.
Jilly Gagnon | Posted 11.26.2009 | Comedy
Wake up at 3:42 AM with a pounding headache, wine spilled over your pants, and an absolute certainty that a small creature died in your mouth overnight.
Lesley Stern | Posted 11.23.2009 | Comedy
Ask your neighbors over for a potluck Thanksgiving feast, just like the Pilgrims invited the Native Americans. Once you've enjoyed their delicious offerings, kill them and steal their possessions and property.
Jilly Gagnon | Posted 11.18.2009 | Comedy
Arrived home from my "business trip" in "Kansas City." If my wife knew that I was really at the Double Tree Times Square, asking the concierge to book me into Y---- and Brasserie G----- under "my name," she'd be hysterical.
Tony Hendra | Posted 11.16.2009 | Comedy
Calling George Carlin a "comedian" describes his work as inadequately as "painter" describes Francis Bacon or "guitarist" BB King. No one understood better that comedy at its best is a dark and beautiful art.
Sean Carman | Posted 11.16.2009 | Comedy
Tomorrow HarperCollins releases Going Rogue: An American Life, by Sarah Palin. Although the book clocks in at 432 pages, it's actually written in pencil on Big Chief tablet paper.
Fern Siegel | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York
Ten Saki short stories are adapted for the stage in the piercingly funny Wolves at the Window. Smartly rendered and acted, Wolves, running through Dec. 6, is a gem.
Una LaMarche | Posted 11.14.2009 | Style
Yes, the season is almost over, but the finale is cruelly a two-parter, so we've got to power through. Don't worry, I have visual aids and Jello shots. Are you ready? Let's finish what we started.
Jilly Gagnon | Posted 11.12.2009 | Comedy
Hell, owner. My name is iCat, and it's my job to advise you on energy use. Use me once and you'll never want to leave me ever again.
Lesley Stern | Posted 11.12.2009 | Comedy
If you're quivering with rage just thinking about Wall Street, it's time to take action. I've discovered a way to achieve a semblance of inner peace without therapists, tranquilizers or weapons.
Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 11.11.2009 | Comedy
Leading Scientologists, and Cruise's lawyer have disputed the claim. And now, in this exclusive video, Tom Cruise himself discusses the explosive charges. Take a look.
Jonathan Tisch | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York
New York City can be a funny place. Last week the city was hilarious thanks to the sixth annual New York Comedy Festival, a week-long celebration of stand-up comedy.
Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 11.10.2009 | Comedy
In an exclusive interview, Rupert Murdoch explains that Google is only the beginning of News Corp.'s plans to further isolate themselves. Take a look.
Michael Jones | Posted 11.09.2009 | Entertainment
My theory is that Hollywood decided to remake Ishtar. The reason, I can only guess: global warming. It's causing everything else these days.
David Parker | Posted 11.07.2009 | Comedy
Any time an American does anything at all, it is a demonstration of his or her support for, or opposition to, the President and his policies. Paying attention, Russia? That's how democracy works.
Jon Chattman | Posted 11.07.2009 | Entertainment
Bob Saget is probably the only man alive who could pull off a fundraiser for a debilitating disease one night, and sing a tune like "My dog licked my balls" the next. In both capacities, he kills.
Una LaMarche | Posted 11.06.2009 | Style
On the morning of the runway show, Chris is sitting alone in his apartment with his hands up to his face in his weeping pose. Then he writes "Big Day!" on the blackboard... to himself. He is creeping me out.
Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 11.05.2009 | Comedy
It's being reported that former Miss California Carrie Prejean has settled her lawsuit without pocketing any of the over $1 million dollars she had requested. The reason? Sex tape.
Annabelle Gurwitch | Posted 11.05.2009 | Comedy
Seeing her husband in the Oval Office cracks Michelle up ... " What are you doing here, get up from there!" she'll say. I'm so there, lady.
eSarcasm | Posted 11.04.2009 | Comedy
Welcome back, dear disciples, for another week of science-inspired Q&A!
Rob Hiaasen | Posted 11.04.2009 | Comedy
"Men account for three quarters of the 7 million U.S. job losses. That has led to talk of a 'man-cession.'" ~ Christopher Swann Here are fifteen sig...
Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics
The fact is, no civil right should be left up to the masses. Our founders were very clear about equality in the Constitution.
Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 12.03.2009 | Entertainment