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Blogs
November 2, 2012
Marvin Gay, Sr., and the 10 Worst Rock-Star Parents of All Time
Twenty-eight years ago this week, Marvin Gay, Sr., received a six-year suspended sentence and five years of probation for the voluntary manslaughter of his son, the R&B legend Marvin Gaye. Gay pled guilty after shooting his namesake dead in the L.A. home given to him and his wife by Gaye, who was 44 ... More >>
Film
November 3, 2011
High-rise Robbery
Stealing from the rich to...oh, whatever. Funny is the message in Tower Heist.
Blogs
April 4, 2011
Odd Pairs: Ten Upcoming Nights of Music Bring Wild Variations
Photo by groovehouseTry to guess who's playing the same night as Toadies.Diversity is a big deal in H-Town. In fact, our cultural diversity creates such a wide variety of musical styles, it is hard to figure out just what kind of music town we are. In places like Memphis, Nashville, Seattle a ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2009
Turning the Screw: Archie Lee & Coota Bang, R.I.P. Michael, Lil Jon, Jae Millz, Drake, 50, Tupac, Chris Brown and More
Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week: "Down For My Block," Archie Lee and Coota Bang Wire To Wire Michael passed. Three thoughts: 1. Michael ... More >>
Music
June 25, 2009
Burnin' for You
Film
April 16, 2009
17 Again Is Less Than Zero
Zac Efron should stick to musicals.
Calendar
May 20, 2004
It's a Shame About Ray