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Dancing with the Stars Judges Bash Bristol Palin's Awkward Routine

Matt Cherette · 10/04/10 08:24PM

Tonight, Bristol Palin did the Foxtrot on DWTS—or she tried to, at least. It was weird. Partner Mark Ballas played a homeless man who Palin rejected... and then danced with. Inside, video of the routine and judges' comments/scores.

Presenting The Best Drummer in the World

Bryan Ridgell · 10/03/10 04:00PM

Rick K and the Allnighters playing "Sharp Dressed Man." It would be nothing special, if Rick K and the Allnighters didn't have the best drummer in the world in their band. His Mad Skillz, inside.

Watch Kanye West's Remarkable SNL Performances

Matt Cherette · 10/02/10 11:58PM

Tonight, in a stark white room, dressed in red and flanked by gold jewelry—and two dozen ballerinas—Kanye West gave two of the most memorable performances in SNL's last few years (at least) with "Power" and "Runaway." Watch inside.

Watch This Colossal National Anthem Fail

Morgan Barry · 09/29/10 09:50AM

At this recent boxing match, Polish singer Mateusz Krautwurst absolutely butchers our national anthem, begging the question: Why sign up to sing the anthem if you clearly don't know one word of the song? Well, either way, thank you Mateusz.

President Obama Is a Nas and Lil Wayne Fan These Days

Jim Newell · 09/28/10 01:23PM

Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner has published an extremely long interview with Barack Obama, during which he was asked about Rolling Stone's "specialty," popular music. Turns out the president's rap taste is expanding beyond your grandfather's plain old Jay-Z.

Aretha Franklin Loves PBS

Matt Cherette · 09/24/10 02:14PM

Aretha Franklin is amazing—haven't you heard? Case in point: here's a mashup of Franklin's recent appearance on PBS for a fundraiser, put together by fourfour's Rich Juzwiak. Inside, talk of cheesesteaks, Franklin's grandmother, Patti LaBelle, PBS, and more!

7-Year-Old Rapper P-Nut Releases His First Music Video

Matt Cherette · 09/24/10 01:19PM

The latest star in the rap game is none other than P-Nut, a 7-year-old prodigy from Memphis. He hasn't hit double digits, but P-Nut's got a video about a girl he likes, called "You Might Be The One." Watch inside.

Choir Boys "Meow" Through Rossini

Sarah Natochenny · 09/23/10 04:47PM

If you can't sing in foreign languages, your best bet...is to meow? And boy, can these boys meow. This is one of those videos you just HAVE to send to your parents.