Monthly Archives: May 2009

First Look: ‘Blur’ Racing Game

We’ve got the first screenshots available from the upcoming Activision game, ‘Blur’. The game drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint … Continue reading

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Screenshots: The BIGS 2

We’ve got more screenshots from the upcoming game The BIGS 2. The BIGS 2 is scheduled for release on all major consoles on July 7, 2009.  

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An Amy Winehouse Documentary

A documentary with the tentative title of “Saving Amy” focusing on singer Amy Winehouse is currently in the works according to MTV News. Israeli-American interviewer Daphne Barak is profiling Winehouse for the project that will likely be released later this … Continue reading

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Kris Allen Wins American Idol

The two hour finale of “American Idol Season 8” was filled with surprises, including an awards ceremony, special guests and duets. But the ultimate surprise was left for the end: the crowning of the winner. Kris Allen who was deemed … Continue reading

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Matthew McNulty Takes On A Film Icon In Little Ashes

“Little Ashes” is the indie movie that’s getting a lot of attention and andPop caught up with one of its stars, Matthew McNulty, to talk about the movie, his role and Robert Pattinson. The film takes place in 1920’s Spain … Continue reading

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3OH!3 Interview

So you’re probably wondering, what does 3OH!3 stand for? The answer you ask? The name refers to the 303 area code of Boulder, Colorado where 3OH!3 members Sean and Nathaniel hale. Now let me tell you something, these guys are … Continue reading

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Side B: In The Stereo – One Chord To Another

Starting in May I was hoping to provide a new video blog (or “vlog”, but shoot me if I ever say that aloud) on a weekly basis.  Unfortunately I have been unable to do that, mainly due to other work … Continue reading

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Angels & Demons Wins Weekend At Box Office

Ron Howard’s Angels & Demons soared to a $48 million opening this weekend, narrowly edging out a stellar $43 million second-week performance by Star Trek , according to estimates by Hollywood.com Box Office. According to EW.com, Angels‘ solid bow is the second-best opening … Continue reading

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Eminem Battles Marvel Super Hero, The Punisher

Eminem is poised to release his first new album in four years next Tuesday – so what does the multi-platinum selling rapper do for an encore? According to NY Daily News, he gets himself in a shootout with the popular … Continue reading

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Justin Timberlake Slapped With Lawsuit

A fired manager at Justin Timberlake’s Southern Hospitality has filed a lurid sexual discrimination suit – claiming the restaurant utterly failed to live up to its name, reports NY news. It’s the second time in six months the singer’s upper East … Continue reading

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Star Trek’s Antonio Elias Zooms Into The Spotlight

Many actors dream of having a feature film debut in a major blockbuster hit, but very few actually get that chance. One of those few actors is Antonio Elias. The up-and-coming actor plays Officer Pitts in the upcoming “Star Trek” … Continue reading

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Game Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Uncaged Edition

Logan, Weapon X, James, Jimmy, Wolverine. Whatever you want to call him, there’s no denying he’s one of the biggest names in super-hero history. Then why has he been so hard to franchise for? Could it be that it’s hard … Continue reading

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Balls Of Steel

This summer, Sacha Baron Cohen returns to theatres with Brüno. Surprisingly, there have been nearly no successful attempts to take on reality comedy appetite Cohen helped bring into the mainstream. From a Friendly Goth to the infomercial host Fibre Man, … Continue reading

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Contest: Tattoo Highway

The New A&E Real Life Series “Tattoo Highway” premieres Wednesday, May 27, at 10PM ET/9C. Tattoo Highway follows 15-year tattoo veteran and star of former A&E hit “Inked,” Thomas Pendelton as he takes his tattoo parlor on the road to … Continue reading

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Kristen Cavallari To Join Cast Of The Hills

It was confirmed on Thursday that Kristen Cavallari will be teaming up with Speidi, Lo, Stephanie and Audrina on the next season of “The Hills.” And fans will get an early taste of what “The Hills” will look like with Cavallari when she makes her … Continue reading

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Shiny Toy Guns Interview

The Shiny Toy Guns have had some ups and down over the past few years. The ups? Chart topping hits and a grammy nomination. The downs? The loss of band member Carah Faye Charnow, plus other personal issues for the … Continue reading

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Jonas Brothers Postpone Mexico Shows Due To Swine Flu Concerns

Concerns over the A(H1N1) flu, also known as the swine flu, have forced the Jonas Brothers to push back their concerts this week at Arena Monterrey in Mexico.

The pop trio’s shows are being postponed “due to health precautions in the whole country as a consequence of the outbreak of the A(H1N1) flu,” read a statement on the venue’s ticketing website. Continue reading

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Tori Amos Announces Tour, Streams New Album Online

Eclectic songstress Tori Amos is hitting the road this summer in support of the upcoming release of her tenth studio album, “Abnormally Attracted to Sin.” Continue reading

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Blink-182 To Kick Off Reunion Tour In July

After a five-year hiatus, Blink-182 are coming back in a big way this summer.

The band has announced a nearly 50-date North American tour that kicks off July 25 in Las Vegas and runs through Oct. 3 in New Jersey. The trek includes eight Canadian cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto. Continue reading

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Contest: 24 Season 7

Get ready to get addicted again with another heart-pounding, nail-biting thrill ride when “24” Season Seven arrives for the first time ever on high-definition Blu-ray Disc and DVD May 19 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The countdown starts over … Continue reading

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