Author Archives: Eric

36 of James Gandolfini’s best lines from ‘The Sopranos’

The further the years removed James Gandolfini was from The Sopranos, the more it seemed the audience presented him with fame for his role. More than any other actor in the last decade or so, James acted more comfortable in … Continue reading

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Why do we like to listen to tunes when we exercise? Here comes the science!

From The BBC: Perhaps you have a favourite playlist for going to the gym or the park. Even if you haven’t, you’re certain to have seen joggers running along with headphones in their ears. Lots of us love to exercise … Continue reading

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This segment of Sesame Street has been brought to you by the letter F, as in Funk, and S, as in Stevie Wonder

In 1973, I was 3, so I had no idea while watching Sesame Street what a talk box was, why I didn’t have a blue furry friend like Grover, and what the heck was a Stevie Wonder. I know the … Continue reading

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Classic Photo: Ziggy Stardust as David Bowie at the mixing board.

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Questlove talks about his memoir, including stories about gaining his father’s acceptance

It took a decade, perhaps two, but The Roots’ Questlove has finally gotten around to publishing his memoirs. Personally, he’s one of the ones I always love to read about, and his influence is far greater than record sales suggested. … Continue reading

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Mixtape featuring all the samples Kanye West used for Yeezus

Kanye West’s Yeezus album might be the most antic-mmerical, angriest release from a superstar in years – but he still knows his way around a cool sample. Babylon Cartel’s Gianni Lee and Mike Blud put together a mixtape with all … Continue reading

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Another day, another awesome ad for equality rights. This one is no exception.

Couples are used to preparing their world so their children have all the opportunities they had. So, what if the next child born into your family was lesbian or gay. This video has been commissioned by Shelley Argent, Australian National … Continue reading

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Who knew Bob Dylan and George Harrison were tennis buddies?

Back when Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison and Bob Dylan were performers on the Isle of Wight, who would have guessed they’d relax by … um … playing tennis? The Harrison family shared these amazing photos with Rolling Stone, featured in the … Continue reading

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This photo? Oh, it’s just Johnny Cash eating cake

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New Order lead singer Bernard Sumner to publish in autumn 2014

Transworld has signed an autobiography from New Order lead singer Bernard Sumner, with plans to publish in autumn 2014. The musician has been part of the Manchester music scene since the 1970s, having been a founding member and guitarist for … Continue reading

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