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MTV Bans "Telephone" Music Video, Remains Completely Irrelevant
Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 05:58PMCNN reported today that MTV has decided to ban the airing of the music video for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone" on its network. The most shocking thing about this is that MTV still believes its decision matters. Video inside.
"Boombox" Finally Gets the SNL Digital Short Treatment
Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 12:21AMWell, folks, it finally happened: The Strokes' Julian Casablancas made a cameo on SNL tonight with Andy Samberg for a digital short/music video of the Lonely Island hit, "Boombox." It was simultaneously awesome and hilarious, naturally. Video inside.
Suze Orman: "I Am a Total Lady Gaga Freak"
Matt Cherette · 03/13/10 10:45PMDeranged Choir Boy Creates Literal Bach 'Four Voice' Choral
Aman Ellis · 03/13/10 05:30PMThey say that all modern music can be attributed to Bach, specifically his 4-part chorals. If Bach is indeed the Godfather of music, on what day did he create this piece, and couldn't he have rested?
'Gay Rapper' Discussion Now Moot
Hamilton Nolan · 03/11/10 12:15PMEllen Takes "Nice Judge" Role to Next Level, Gropes Idol Contestant
Matt Cherette · 03/11/10 02:22AMShut Up, Kara DioGuardi
Matt Cherette · 03/11/10 12:21AMLego Sequencer Creates Crazy 8-Bit Beats
Frank Cozzarelli · 03/10/10 05:49PMJapanese artist/designer Yoshi Akai has engineered a sequencer that uses Legos to manipulate sound! The Lego Sequencer MRII is a 3-channel, 8-step sequencer that creates beats that wouldn't be out of place on a Crystal Castles record.
The Insane Clown Posse are Mad Inarticulate
Frank Cozzarelli · 03/10/10 03:41PMTalking Heads Cover is Perfect Homage to American Psycho!
Kristina Lucarelli · 03/10/10 03:15PMThe Kids of PS 22: Putting the Precious in Precocious
Zach Mack · 03/10/10 10:45AMThe PS 22 chorus has to be the best feel-good internet sensation ever. The group of fifth graders from Staten Island has amassed over 13 million YouTube views and acclaim from celebrities, and for good reason: they're truly talented.
Biggie Smalls Is Still Influential 13 Years After His Death
Vanessa Prat · 03/09/10 03:53PMToday is the 13th anniversary of the death of Christopher Wallace—aka The Notorious B.I.G.—possibly the most momentous hip hop artist of all time. Here he is before he "made it," rapping on a Brooklyn street corner at 17.
Census Rap Video Offers Hip New Take on People Counting
Frank Cozzarelli · 03/09/10 12:02PMWhen I'm not practicing my break dancing routine with my homeboys, I'm often thinking to myself: "Gee, I wish I could make a difference, but how?" Luckily, this census rap video has shown me the light.
Gaga in Wonderland Is the Best Thing Ever
Matt Cherette · 03/08/10 11:42PMLady Gaga's '3-D Concert' Is Either a Joke or Will Blow Your Tiny Mind
Maureen O'Connor · 03/08/10 09:10PMJay Z and Alicia Keys Spoof Exposes a Trend: The New Dork
Zach Mack · 03/08/10 04:44PMIf you're on this site, there's a good chance that you read Gizmodo and Valleywag regularly. And you probably Tweet. And you have an Linked In account. Well, according to this spoof video, that makes you a New Dork.
Beyonce's "Single Ladies" Gets Mashed Up with Motown Music
Whitney Jefferson · 03/08/10 03:33PMWe promise that this video will be the catchiest thing you hear all day: Beyonce's "Single Ladies" with an upbeat Motown background set on top it. It's the perfect match to the weather outside today!