By Cassie Coughlin | Staff Writer | The Stones roll to Cuba The Rolling Stones will make history yet again by becoming the first British rock band to perform in Cuba. According to the Associated Press, this performance, which takes place on Mar. 25, will be the first time a high profile band has performed in the country since 1959. The Rolling Stones, who are referring to the performance as "Concert for the Amity," are offering free admission and having it filmed and produced by experienced concert filmographer JA Digital. Iggy Pop poses nude for art Rock star Iggy Pop, from the band The Stooges, had 21 students draw him as he posed as a nude model in a New York Academy … [Read more...] about Poppin’ Newz
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Neighbors Film Review
By Taylor Vermillion | Staff Writer | The comedic stylings of Seth Rogen combined with the frat-boy mentality of Zac Efron make for the epic summer movie “Neighbors.” The duo join forces with other A-list celebrities, including Rose Byrne, famous for her role in “Bridesmaids,” and Dave Franco, the younger brother of megastar James Franco. Several other comedy all-stars make a few surprise cameos as well. The film centers around Mac Radner (Rogen) and his wife Kelly (Byrne) who play a blissfully happy married couple with a new house and adorable baby girl. Everything seems perfectly ideal for the couple until they discover that the house next door has been purchased by … [Read more...] about Neighbors Film Review
That Awkward Moment Movie Review
By Ofelia Fuentes |A&E Assistant Editor| That Awkward Moment when you actually know pretty much what to expect. The film was extremely predictable, with some small twists and turns. The movie had some obviously expected scenes with vulgar humor but the unexpected small parts where the audience gets to peek into the emotional side of the characters are what made the movie worth watching. That Awkward Moment is a romantic comedy written and directed by Tom Gormican and developed by What If It Barks Films. The film, formally known as Are We Officially Dating? was featured in 2010’s Hollywood Black List as one of the top best un-produced screenplays. The main cast for the … [Read more...] about That Awkward Moment Movie Review
“The Lorax” is enjoyable, if preachy
By Kimberly Rosales |Staff Writer| A tiny, slightly annoying but endearing orange creature has taken over the big screen. “The Lorax,” which opened on March 2, is a musical comedy-drama which takes the audience into the whimsical world of Ted Wiggins, voiced by Zac Efron, an optimistic 12-year-old boy who lives in the town of “Thneed-ville,” a walled in city that is completely artificial, lacking any form of nature that is not made of plastic or other man-made materials. To win over the affections of the girls of his dreams, Audrey (Taylor Swift), Ted sets out to find the one thing she dreams of seeing, a real live tree. With the help of his eccentric grandmother (Betty White), … [Read more...] about “The Lorax” is enjoyable, if preachy