Barack Obama, The Flaming Lips: Wayne Coyne: "Let's hope it's Obama"
Have you voted yet? Tell us about your voting experiences here. Head Flaming Lip Wayne Coyne is heading to the polls today, and he’s made it clear which candidate will get his vote. “Well, let's hope it's going to be fucking Obama rather than the Palin/McCain thing," he told NME. Coyne took time out from promoting the forthcoming DVD release of his Christmas on Mars feature to talk about the election, warning his fans: "I don't want people to be over-confident and relaxed though. Peopl

Michael Crichton has Died from Cancer
Michael Crichton, who created the TV show ER, and Jurassic Park, has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 66. Crichton kept his illness a secret from the public. He is survived by a wife and a daughter. Very sad. Related posts: Alexei Cherepanov Dies During Game in KHL Rick Wright from Pink Floyd Has Died Charlie Walker Has Died Jerry Reed has Died Don LaFontaine has Died Tags: Celebrity Deaths | Michael Crichton | B

Chris Cornell Compares Timbaland To Pink Floyd, Promises 'Cinematic Video' For 'Scream'
After working with Timbaland on his forthcoming album, Scream, Chris Cornell has realized something about himself: He doesn't need a band behind him to create great songs. That's why the former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman has made the decision to continue working solo for the foreseeable future. According to Cornell, working with the producer du jour has been an eye-opening experience in more ways than one. "There's this concept that, as a songwriter and a singer, I can't do it without a band,

Smashing Pumpkins Play "Disarm" With Josh Groban, New Tunes At Bridge School Benefit
Billy Corgan had an eventful weekend. On Friday, he put on his spookiest evening gown and played "G.L.O.W." and "Tarantula" for Jimmy Kimmel. The next day, his Pumpkins headlined a Guitar Hero World Tour launch party in West Hollywood, where they debuted new tune "As Rome Burns" and covered Simon & Garfunkel ("Sounds Of Silence") and Pink Floyd ("Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun"). Then, at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit on Sunday, the band performed two more new songs ("Owata" and "A So

Pencil This In
MOVIE: Featuring The Flaming Lips, Christmas on Mars is described as a "fantastical film freakout." The NY Sun (R.I.P.) once called it "a thrift-shop Solaris...that would please fans of Eraserhead-era David Lynch." As you can see, Wayne Coyne (pictured) is an Obama fan--so he'll likely be in a good mood tonight at the screening (he'll be at both the early and late show). 7 and 9:30 p.m. // The KGB Complex's Kraine Theater [85 E 4th St] // $10 EVENT: If you wanna see "people doing strange things with ele

What's on TV Saturday night
"Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels, riding a ratings high and a resurgence of interest in his late-night comedy show, talks about the season with Mike Huckabee. Also, on the bill: Richard Dreyfuss, Kelsey Grammer and Bill Maher.8 (A&E) "The Shining." Stanley Kubrick directed this 1980 take on Stephen King's horror novel about strange events at a deserted Colorado hotel. Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall star. 9 (FOX) "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back." Host John Walsh and

Flashback: Stanley Kubrick on the set of 'Strangelove'
The late Stanley Kubrick would have celebrated his 80th birthday this year and this past April also marked the the 40th anniversary of "2001: A Space Odyssey." That almost mystical masterpiece holds a singular place in cinema history, but for me the most enjoyable of Kubrick's many great films was his scathingly funny (and in many ways, culturally prescient) 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," which was nominated best picture and should have

Highlights From 'Saturday Night Live's 'Presidential Bash'
Check out these highlights from Monday night's Saturday Night Live "Presidential Bash"! Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin joined Tina Fey, Darrell Hammond, Fred Armisen, Amy Poehler and many more by commemorating the end of two years of campaigning for 2008's presidential hopefuls. Presidential Bash: Sen. McCain Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 What Do You Think? Login or Register to Post Your Comment! Make it count  Login or

Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/David Cook - VIDEOS
Filed under: OpEd, Saturday Night Live, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free (S34E07) Although I have fond memories of Mango and Ben Who-fleck working Saturday Night Live together back in the day, I was pretty disappointed by this episode. I think someone told Ben Affleck that he's pretty all right on SNL and it got to his head, because he was trying way, way too hard. It was almost to the point where it was unbearably awkward. If not for Senator John McCain's appearances, this episode would have been wholly unrem

Barack Obama Variety Show on SNL
 What do you do when you have a commanding lead in the race for president?  You have a variety show of course!  It worked for Martin and Sinatra.  I know, they didn't run for president, but they were awesome.Check out Barack's new show.  It's solid.  Photo

Vote for your favorite election comedy bit
Political comedy is red hot right now. Which of these political-related late-night TV comedy clips is your favorite? -Sarah Palin watches backstage on Saturday Night Live while Tina Fey impersonates her conducting a press conference. -Saturday Night Live sketch with Sarah Palin (Tina Fey) being interviewed by CBS' Katie Couric (Amy Poehler). - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart addresses "Real America". -SNL’s sketch with Barack Obama (Fred Armisen) and wife Michelle (Maya Rudo

SNL's Seth Meyers Answers To The Ladies Of The View [View Askew]
newVideoPlayer("/viewseth_jez_512K.flv", 475, 270,""); Seth Meyers, Weekend Update anchor and head writer for Saturday Night Live, was on The View this morning, which must have been a little nerve-wracking for him, since SNL did a View sketch this weekend, in which Kristen Wiig played a hysterically hysterical, "fact" finding Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Kenan Thompson played Whoopi, Fred Armisen nailed Joy Behar's wrist movements, and Casey Wilson played Jennifer Aniston, who was supposed to be sitting in for Sh

Undecided This Election? Vote For Comedy
Political humor has always been a mainstay of stand-up, late night, and sitcom writers. And the ratings always skyrocket in the year of a Presidential election, thanks to gaffes and guest appearances (and sometimes we’re lucky enough to have a few candidates with a sense of humor). With every presidential race determined to be the most important of all, it's imperative that we as Americans take a step back and laugh at the process of selecting our President - as well as the "characters" seeking tha

The Flaming Lips remake NBC theme song
The Flaming Lips have put their take on NBC's distinctive three-note chime that serves as the US television network's "theme song".

Torches, chimes and one weird 'Christmas'
I've seen the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne all over the place today: First, here's some mesmerizing video from the annual Halloween parade in Oklahoma City, Okla, where Coyne strolled in his giant plastic bubble while hundreds of fans hoisted torches in the "March of 1,000 Skeletons." Then comes word that the Lips are participating in a new promotion for NBC. The band was asked to reimagine the network's three-note theme song, and you'll see the results on upcoming promos. (The B-52's, B.B. King, T

Flaming Lips on 'Mars,' label future: 'We’re never going to be Radiohead'
A Flaming Lips concert in many ways plays out like a B-level sci-fi film. A makeshift flying saucer descends on the stage. The lead singer walks atop the audience encased in a giant ball. All sorts of costumed characters dance around the stage, and fake blood and puppets are a given. It's not necessarily a surprise that the band would extend that wildly colorful and ambitious vision into the cinematic world -- only, perhaps, a surprise that it took this long. The Flaming Lips have been publicly talking a

Flaming Lips, T.I., B.B. King to Reinvent NBC’s Chimes in Fall Ads
NBC has recruited T.I., B.B. King, the Flaming Lips, Richie Sambora, the B-52’s and more to help recreate the channel’s signature three-not chimes in celebration of NBC’s 75th anniversary. While we’re not entirely sure what T.I. will bring to the eight-second song, this hilarious video gives a sneak peak at what the Flaming Lips have in store. In true Wayne Coyne fashion, the Lips leader shows off his new double-neck guitar, with the lower neck actually just a Guitar Hero controller

Flaming Lips Remix NBC Theme With Hilarious Guitar
At the beginning of this behind-the-scenes clip, Wayne Coyne recounts the Lips' history of being asked to do absurd things. That's how they ended up playing The Peach Pit in the OG 90210, and it's why they'll be returning to TV during commercial breaks this fall. In a clever new branding campaign, NBC has asked the Lips, along with B.B. King, the B-52s, T.I., Clint Black, Richie Sambora, and the Airborne Toxic Event, to reinterpret the three notes of the famous peacock chimes (that's G-E-C for those playing

B.B. KING, CLINT BLACK, THE B-52S, RICHIE SAMBORA, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, THE FLAMING LIPS AND T.I. ADD THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND STAR POWER TO NBC'S 'CHIME IN' PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Viewers can vote for the Taylors ("The Andy Griffith Show"), the Sanfords ("Sanford and Son") or the Clampetts ("The Beverly Hillbillies") to see who wins the title. [10.27.08 - 09:36 AM] B.B. KING, CLINT BLACK, THE B-52S, RICHIE SAMBORA, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, THE FLAMING LIPS AND T.I. ADD THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND STAR POWER TO NBC'S 'CHIME IN' PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN "The NBC chimes are arguably the most recognized audio signature around," said NBC's John Miller. [10.27.08 - 0

T.I., B.B. KING TO SEASON NBC CHIMES: Pair among famous artists tapped by network to re-interpret theme bells.
*Rapper T.I. and blues star B.B. King are among a host of famous musicians recruited by NBC to put their spin on its signature three-note bell theme in honor of its 75th anniversary.              The network's new "Chime In" promos – which also features new takes from Clint Black, The Flaming Lips, Richie Sambora, the Airborne Toxic Event and the B-52s. – will air between shows at the top and the bottom of the hour, according to Variety. 

What if political ads were made by prominent directors?
I usually abhor parody videos but these are pretty well made. Check out this collection of political ads for John McCain, “made by” Diablo Cody (Juno), David Lynch (Twin Peaks), and M. Night Shyamalan (Twist Crap parts 1-4). Nothing really to add here other than the fact that I just thought these were extremely well made and, thus, worth your time. And my train made me like an hour late today so I don’t have time to “think” or “research” a post. DON’T JU

Watch This: Hollywood Director Attack Ads: Part 2
Not long ago, we brought you a video called Hollywood Director Attack Ads in which some clever folks created three John McCain attack ads ... as if they were directed by John Woo, Kevin Smith and Wes Anderson. Well now they're back with the sequel and three more Hollywood directors (except one features a writer and a director): Diablo Cody/Jason Reitman, David Lynch and M. Night Shyamalan. For the Cody one, the dialogue is absolutely hilarious -- all Juno-esque, as you can imagine. The David Lynch one is al

David Lynch Goes Digital for Web Show
David Lynch is developing a Web series based on his most recent book Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness and Creativity (published in December 2006 by Tarcher) for On Networks. Reel Pop has the news and they say that On Networks chief content office Jen Gregono let the goods "slip" during a panel discussion at the OMMA Video conference in Los Angeles, but she didn't give too many details. It's not all that surprising that one of the weirdest directors in movies is starting to experim

To Quote Barack Obama, "Enough!"
Here are three more of those "famous directors made ads for John McCain" spoofs. Diablo Cody/Jason Reitman, David Lynch, and M. Night Shyamalan this time. You know, I want change and everything, but this is getting exhausting. If I post this we're done, right? Sarah Palin is President and we can all go home to our apartments heated with subsidized gasoline to sleep the sleep of the just on a bed of wolf paws. OK, the over-expository opening line in the M. Night Shyamalan one was funny. Because of how h