Beliebers, Directioners, Barbz: What's With Pop's Fanbase-Nickname Craze?
Are monikers for top-40 diehards the result of genuine enthusiasm or savvy branding? More »
Jason Richards is a writer from Toronto who has contributed to New York Magazine, Gawker, and RollingStone.com.
Are monikers for top-40 diehards the result of genuine enthusiasm or savvy branding? More »
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An interview with the "Summer Heights High" writer/actor, whose latest series starts airing on HBO this weekend More »
Eminem turns 39 today, making another step towards Marshall Mathers becoming the angry old man that he's acted like all along More »
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As record-company profits have fallen, multi-member acts have given way to solo stars More »
Hip acts increasingly find that the fastest route to getting talked about is to stay silent More »
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