Posted 6/27/12 5:44 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in politics, Shows
Photo: Plies "We Are Trayvon" (WMG)
We are the tech generation, and it’s about time we start rewarding artists for their masterful use of technology! From musical apps to viral videos, the O Music Awards are all about celebrating the best in digital music. The online show begins airing tonight at 7:30pm ET, and this year’s “Best Protest Song” nominees are OMG AMAZING.
Posted 4/17/12 12:13 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Election 2012, Money, politics
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In a year where the 99 percent had the mic, many Americans wondered just how the country could start systematically addressing economic inequality. Well, Occupiers, the President wants you to know he was listening, and his first solution seems to be a cornerstone for his 2012 campaign-in-the-works. Obama is championing the Buffett Rule -- not to be confused with the buffet rule, the unspoken requirement to go overboard in the all-you-can-eat line at Denny's. But first...
Posted 12/8/11 4:21 pm EST by Sian-Pierre Regis in Celebs, News, politics
Photo: Zoe Kravitz, Penn Badgley, Olivia Wilde (Getty Images)
So why did Olivia Wilde, Zoe Kravitz and Penn Badgley come together for a hush-hush event in New York this week...?
Posted 11/22/11 12:19 pm EST by Becca Frucht in Celebs, Movies, politics
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The Hunger Games trailer dropped last week and I, along with an entire Panem-sized nation of frenzied fanboys and girls, completely geeeeked out.
Posted 11/15/11 7:45 pm EST by Sian-Pierre Regis in Hunger, News, politics
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Occupy Wall Street is in danger today as police raided Zuccotti Park in hopes of "cleaning" the public space and clearing away protestors. But NYPD's first attempt to break down #OWS was in October, and shortly after, artist Shepard Fairey swooped in to reinvigorate those clamoring for change. For, inspiring hope is just what he's good at.
Posted 11/15/11 7:21 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Events, Money, News
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They came, they protested, they got the boot. Despite a late-night police raid kicking 99-percenters out of Liberty Square, re-occupying occupiers are holding tight to this message: "You can't evict an idea whose time has come."
Posted 11/15/11 6:00 am EST by Becca Frucht in Interview, Music, News
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Jay-Z and Kanye may be giving props to Occupy Wall Street -- but it’s breakout artist Penguin Prison who’s made the official dance anthem for the 99%.
Posted 11/11/11 8:37 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Events, School, Style
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So Hova is rocking a modified #OWS t-shirt, this one adjusted to read Occupy All Streets. Got it. We like it. Power to the people. Skeptics wanna know: Is he really in it for the people?
Posted 11/4/11 3:38 pm EST by Lauren Grillo in Interview, News, politics, TV
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Occupy Wall Street protesters aren’t letting the weather get them down! Zucotti Park’s makeshift community continues to hold daily general assemblies addressing internal issues as well as ideas to tackle problems affecting the entire country. The 99% has bundled up to brave the cold, and continues to grow and diversify. The movement has attracted people from all over, including MTV’s True Life series.
Posted 10/17/11 9:50 pm EST by Becca Frucht in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Events, News
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Royalty donned this rich dye ‘cause commoners couldn’t afford to rock it. The hazy hue made Jimi Hendrix want to kiss the sky. Prince’s was all about passionate precipitation. And Alice Walker used the shade to paint a poignant portrait of strong Southern black women.
