• Sean Penn Delcares His Interview With Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo "A Failure"

    As previously reported, actor and activist Sean Penn recently traveled to Mexico to interview the infamous drug cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman following his daring and remarkable escape from a Mexican prison. "El Chapo" has since been caught and detained by Mexican authorities, and may face extradition to the United States for crimes he has committed during his reign as one of the most powerful players in the illegal drug trade. Sean Penn, following the news of his recapture, told Charlie Rose that his interview was a "failure."
  • Linda Perry Apologizes to Lady Gaga, Diane Warren for 'Til It Happens to You' Writing Claims

    Lady Gaga may or may not have written the Oscar-nominated song "Til It Happens to You," but Linda Perry is taking back her accusations that the pop superstar is getting unnecessary credit from Diane Warren in order to boost their chances of an Academy Award. After throwing fire at the songwriting duo Monday (Jan. 18) on Twitter, Perry has retracted her claims and apologized.
  • Killer Mike Says Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Was About Social Justice

    Killer Mike spoke with Professor Cornell West, Senator Nina Turner and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, which Mike says is more radical than most perceive. The panel discussed many aspects of the important Reverend and social activist's legacy, and the effects that his advocacy of civil rights has had on society today. Each participant had a unique vision of the iconic Doctor, and paid tribute respectively. However, Mike's perspective differed a bit from others on the panel and said that Dr. King was more about social justice than others thought.
  • Pickathon 2016 Lineup: Jeff Tweedy, Yo La Tengo, Beach House Headline

    Pickathon is one of the most beloved festivals by fans and artists in the rock and folk communities, and the Oregon-based three-day concert continues that tradition with another stacked lineup for 2016. On Tuesday (Jan. 19), Pickathon revealed its full roster, including Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, Yo La Tengo, Beach House, The Oh Hellos, Dan Deacon and more.