David O. Russell’s modest indie romcom offers nothing original but the chance to spend a couple hours in the hating-then-loving company of two engaging stars
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Move Over ‘Song of Summer’—the ‘Song of Fall’ Is Here
Which pop song will survive to conquer your Thanksgiving 2012 playlist?
Selling ‘Gangnam Style’: Why K-Pop and Commercials Are a Perfect Match
There are a lot of winning things about South Korean rapper Psy’s horse dance. It’s pretty easy, for one. It’s equally entertaining when replicated by a person wearing a giant duck costume or a teenager in his suburban …
Cat Power Shines on Sun
Singer Chan Marshall returns to glory on her ninth album, in stores now
MTV’s Wildest Night: Best Moments From the 2012 VMAs
In typical fashion, the annual awards show pushed the envelope when it came to live performances, on-stage moments and red-carpet ensembles
Meet Lecrae, the Christian Rapper Tearing Up the Charts
A two-minute bio on hip-hop’s God-loving, chart-topping artist
‘Don’t It Make You Want to Go Home’: Joe South, Appreciated
Upon his death at age 72, TIME recalls Joe South with a few clips that show his songwriting and performing skills
The xx Take Risks, Succeed on Coexist
The band’s much-anticipated sophomore album ‘Coexist’ debuts in the U.S. on Sept. 11
An Oral History of Michael Jackson’s Bad
As the 25th anniversary of the album approaches, we take a look at the creation and legacy of a record-setting release
Music On Mars: New will.i.am Song to Get Martian Premiere This Afternoon
We come in (Black Eyed) Peas!
Alanis Morissette, Corin Tucker and the Frustrating/Promising State of Women in Rock
Alanis Morissette’s “Havoc and Bright Lights” is in stores today; Corin Tucker Band’s “Kill My Blues” drops Sept. 18th.
They Play Air Guitar Better Than You: Watch Nordic Thunder’s World Championship Performance
Last Friday, in the ancient—well, 17-year-old—traditional contest of wills, might and power-chord miming that is the Air Guitar World Championships, American Justin “Nordic Thunder” Howard rocked his way to glory. The champion beat out 11 other would-be guitar gods in the final round of the annual event, held in Oulu, Northern …
Foreigner’s Mick Jones on the Band’s Next Soundtrack Appearance
“If I listen back to something I’ve done and I get goose bumps, then I know I’m on the right track.”