Movie Review: John Wick...Ouch!
Lordie, lordie what an ex-hit man won't do for the love of his dog. Keanu Reeves is back in this slam-bam-thank-you-mam kind of violent, IMAX, computer game film with witty dialogue. As bloody as this...
View ArticleOpen Letter to Kanye West: Ferguson Is Happening. Where Are You?
Dear 'Ye, You have spent much of your career defying naysayers and the standards people have set for you. You refused to be intimidated by guys on the South Side of Chicago for your creativity. You...
View ArticlePresenting the Coolest 'Lil Kids in Rock and Roll
If you have never heard of the organization Little Kids Rock, then you're about to receive a 'lil music education. Little Kids Rock is a national non-profit that trains public school teachers in under...
View ArticleBody Image Stuggles Aren't Just A Woman's Issue
Chelsea Handler, both beloved and reviled for her brash, barbed humor, was at it again last night. And this time, she went straight for the jugular, calling Conan O'Brien's sidekick Andy Richter...
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A Look at 2014 Tribute Albums -- Part One
One thing certain about 2014 -- and any year, for that matter: it brings with it new tribute and covers albums, as sure as the changing seasons. So with this year already more than half finished, it's...
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Our Studio Visit With Elvis Photographer Alfred Wertheimer
Alfred Wertheimer's intimate and candid early portraits of Elvis Presley justly earned his legacy as one of pop culture's most important fine art photographers. On a visit in July with the late...
View ArticleChainsaw Massacre Prank Goes Too Far
As prank videos become more and more dangerous, someone is bound to get seriously hurt or worse. A terrifying and realistic "chainsaw massacre" prank, uploaded this past Wednesday, has already garnered...
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What Kind of Kid Was Actor Eric Ladin of Annabelle and HBO's Upcoming Series...
Eric Ladin can be seen in theaters now in Annabelle, the spin-off of The Conjuring. Twitter: @EricLadin . Photo by Dawn DiCarlo. You've seen Eric Ladin's mug plenty of times and probably laughed, as I...
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Rising Pop Star Megan Nicole Talks About Her Debut Album 'Escape'... and Batman
Rising pop star Megan Nicole just dropped her debut album Escape. Website: http://megannicolemusic.com/ , Youtube: megannicolesite , Facebook: megannicolemusic , Twitter: @megannicole . Photo by...
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The 10 Sexiest Scary Movies
A lot of horror movies just throw in the obligatory topless scene and consider that "sexy." We're raising the bar here. All the movies below (except one) receive fresh ratings on RottenTomatoes.com's...
View ArticleCity, Sand and Pop Surprises
Tristan Prettyman Joins Eric Hutchinson On The Road "When we finished the 'Tell The World Tour' it just felt so good," gushes Eric Hutchinson. "The band was so tight that I called my manager and said,...
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I'm a Christian, but I Enjoyed The Unbelievers
(Photo: Black Chalk Productions) The Unbelievers is a documentary that stars Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss. (It's streaming on Netflix right now!) These two scientists travel the world preaching...
View ArticleWhy Drake Is One Of The Best Contemporary Poets
I often have one poet that I am in love with for a very long time, whose songs I can't ever completely tap out of their inspirational resources. For the past few years, that poet has been Drake. You...
View ArticleRemembrances of Oscar
Early on - say the 80's - there was that run on fashion phrase "Oscar-Ralph-Calvin-Bill." When Bill died in 2002 it became "Oscar-Ralph-Calin-Donna." This pretty much meant "EVERYONE" who was anyone in...
View ArticleVirgin Not the First Time for Latinos
The anticipated premiere of Jane the Virgin (CW) was as wacky and sweet as promised. Based on a Venezuelan telenovela, Jane has drawn comparisons with Ugly Betty, made evident through notable cast...
View ArticleHBO Going Rogue Could Get Us to Net Neutrality
Recently, a couple of cable content providers have announced that they're going rogue and are going to start providing content independently of cable companies. That's good news for consumers who have,...
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Grey's Anatomy Recap: VA-GI-NA in "Bend and Break"
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 11, Episode 5 of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, titled "Bend and Break." I have an unpopular opinion to share and if you've read my "Grey's" recaps last year you...
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16 Delicious Books That Combine Food And Love
We love to devour a good book, and so do the editors at XOXO After Dark! They've rounded up a tasty selection of fiction and nonfiction for you to sample, all about the pleasures of food. Use one of...
View ArticleMy Epiphany: Thanks to Renee Zellweger's Face
This past week, I sat on the sidelines and watched with morbid fascination the horrible face-shaming our society directed at Renee Zellweger. Remember, this is the same Renee Zellweger who delivers so...
View ArticleWith New Album and Book, Kidjo Gives Voice to Women of Africa
A new album, a new book, a special performance at Carnegie Hall. After 40 years in the public eye, the whirlwind that is singer Angelique Kidjo seems to have found a cruising speed that suits her. On...
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