A Brief History of Bono
Aug 30, 2007 You don't have to be a pop star to raise awareness, but it sure helps. Good Magazine looks back at the life and activism of U2's Bono, who's done quite a bit with his hobby.
‘Jihad The Musical’ Hits Edinburgh Stage
Aug 9, 2007 You've heard the hype, now see the show -- or at least its standout number, if you're not currently in Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, we present footage of foolhardy star Sorab Wadia as self-styled megalomaniac Hussein Al Mansour, singing "I Wanna Be Like Osama" in "Jihad The Musical," playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival until the last week of August.Things to Do in Prison … in the Philippines
Jul 20, 2007 Filipino prisoners feel the "funk of forty thousand years" and perform with eerie skillfulness the entire music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller." In case you needed it, this is further proof that the world remains a very strange place. A must-see, especially on a Friday. (Via BoingBoing)Al Gore: Rock ‘n’ Roll Impresario
Jul 7, 2007 Why run for president when you can jet-set around the world mingling with rock stars? Al Gore seems to have found a third way for his career prospects by spicing up his global warming outreach with a series of concerts called "Live Earth." The tour launches from Sydney and will feature appearances by Madonna, the Police, Garth Brooks and a group of Antarctic scientists performing via satellite in front of icebergs.
The Next Generation of Fascists
Jul 3, 2007 At a rock concert in Zagreb, Croatia, this weekend, a young generation of concert-goers displayed a disturbing nostalgia for fascism. Thousands of fans responded to rock star Marko Perkovic by giving the Nazi salute and shouting slogans from WWII.George W. Bush, the Musical
Jun 21, 2007 Relive Bush's soiled legacy to the tune of Abba's "Waterloo." If ever there was a man who could carry off the line "I feel like I win when I lose," it's our president.Does Obama Have a Stalker?
Jun 15, 2007 Or just a seriously dedicated fan? Obama Girl sings about her love for Barack. If you haven't seen this clip yet, be sure to check it out. Whether or not he wins the nomination, Barack Obama surely has the support of the YouTube crowd. Remember that 1984 parody with Hillary Clinton?
