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Link Time - Spike Jonze's Trailer For Scenes From the Suburbs

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:30:25 PDT

Watch the trailer for Spike Jonze's film with Arcade Fire - Vulture
Is Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood just another Twilight? - Moviefone
Insider scoop on Supernatural, including the show's buzzy Western episode - TV Squad
10 TV pilots that sound terrible - TV.com
Josh Hutcherson is keeping his fingers crossed for the lead in Hunger Games - EW.com
Matt Damon's Hereafter gets pulled from Japanese theaters - MTV.com
Take at peek at the teaser for Conan the Barbarian - Zap2it
6 savvy business strategies from this week's The Celebrity Apprentice - SavvySugar

Buzz Backtrack: The Best and Worst of February Entertainment

BuzzSugar — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:07:17 PST

February may be the shortest month on the calendar, but it definitely didn't feel that way. The past few weeks have been jam-packed with movie trailers, new music, and multiple award shows. I'm still catching my breath, but as we kick off March, take a look back at February's entertainment highs and lows!

The Marriage of Music and Tech

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:00:30 PST

Fans of introspective music, rejoice! Radiohead just released its latest album, The King of Limbs, a day early. The album is only available online, a formula that has worked for the band in the past.

But Thom and co. aren't the only musicians who've embraced the possibility of technology. Some bands and singers can't get enough of iPads, Twitter, and online "experiences." Check out our slideshow of bands who love tech to see how geeky things can get!

Arcade Fire Talks About Their Grammy Album Win in "the Age of the iPod"

Lauren Bradshaw — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:53:08 PST

Arcade Fire were still riding on a high when they came back into the Grammy press room. Not only did tonight mark the indie rock band's first performance at the famed award show, but they also beat out Lady Gaga, Eminem, and other high profile artists for one of the biggest honors of the night: album of the year.

No one was more surprised than the Montreal-based group. As they approached reporters, they began by happily humming the graduation march to announce their arrival, before taking questions about their win and what exactly it means for their music.

On how surprised they were to win:
Will Butler: "Were we more surprised than Barbra Streisand or less?"
Win Butler: "Equally."
Richard Reed Parry: "And the winner is...the...the..."
Win: "We were very surprised. It was shocking. I said it earlier, but that idea never even entered my mind even in the slightest bit at any point in my life, until when they said the name of the album."

On winning album of the year:
Win: "This award is for our record, and we really believe in records, records have really changed our lives, music has changed each of our lives, so when we make a record we really put all of our soul into it. We work so hard. So to be recognized for that...
Richard: "In the age of the iPod no less."
Win: "In the age of the iPod or the age of the single, whatever it is. We still really care about records, so it means a lot to us."

On what the win means for their career:
Richard: "I think it's hard to say exactly what it actually means in terms of career, but it just feels really amazing for us to be invited to something bigger than we thought we could really be invited to."

On the importance of still playing small venues:
Win: "Yeah, we played a show for about 500 or 600 people last night in L.A., and it was like a show we would've done six years ago. And as happy as we are tonight, it's the same feeling of playing and connecting with people. This is more like from outer space, but they're definitely flip sides of the same coin."

On how their hometown of Montreal influences their music:
Win: "There's such a beautiful art scene and music and dance, and a lot of creative forces there, so I think everything our band is kind of came from that city."

On the inspiration behind their music:
Will: "We always just try to go out and have normal lives. That's the cheapest way to get it. And the second is probably Neil Young and the third is Depeche Mode."

On how they're going to celebrate:
Win: "Press conferences!"
Richard: "Answering lots of questions!"

Which Grammy Performance Are You Most Excited to Watch?

Lauren Bradshaw — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:00:00 PST

The Grammys are tonight! Even though I'm excited to watch all of the nominees vie for awards, I'm even more interested in the evening's performances. You better settle in on the couch, because it's going to be a long night (not that I'm complaining). The list of musicians taking the stage includes everyone from Katy Perry to Bob Dylan, and collaborations abound. Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine will team up with Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson, Maroon 5's Adam Levine will partner with Eminem and Dr. Dre, and Gwyneth Paltrow will take the stage with Cee Lo Green and the Muppets!

I cannot wait to see all of the artists, and what's more, I'll be backstage throughout the evening giving you behind-the-scenes scoop from the Grammy press room! Be sure to check in to the Sugar Network (and on Twitter) for coverage throughout the show, but for now, tell me which performance you can't wait to watch.

Buzz's Favorite Albums of 2010

BuzzSugar — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST

We're winding down 2010 by reflecting on the year's best entertainment (did you get to vote on all my polls?), but now it's our turn! It seems like yesterday I was sharing my Summer jams, but now that it's December, I'm reflecting on all the music that made my year rock. Here are my top 10 albums of 2010!

What Is the Best Rock Album of 2010?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:38:45 PST

We've been discussing the best hip-hop albums, pop tunes, and indie music, but 2010 was also a great year to rock out. Which of these rock albums was your favorite one to play your air guitar along with?

Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2010 polls!

Music Video: Arcade Fire Joins Spike Jonze For "The Suburbs"

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:30:34 PST

When Arcade Fire's latest album, The Suburbs, came out this Summer, the title track was one of my initial favorites (and it remains in my rotation). Now "The Suburbs" has a music video, and it's a stirring collaboration between the band and director Spike Jonze. We take to the actual suburbs for the clip, and follow a group of teen boys as they ride bikes around a cookie-cutter housing track. Everything feels very young and freewheeling until the scene devolves into violence, and as the song reaches climax, we get images of police in riot gear, a home under siege, and a traumatic fistfight. Watch it now and let me know what you think.

BuzzSugar's Favorite Summer 2010 Jams

BuzzSugar — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:30:32 PDT

We may be saying goodbye to Summer, but we won't soon forget all the hot songs that defined this idyllic season (especially because some of them are such earworms they'll never get out of your head). A couple weeks ago, I asked you what your Summer jam was, but now I'm going to peel back the curtain and tell you what I've been listening to nonstop.

From some of the catchiest, cheesiest tracks to some brand-new indie material, I've been trying to mix up my iPod selections to have the most fun soundtrack of Summer. See - and listen to! - each of my favorite Summer songs when you

Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream"

Arcade Fire, "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)"

Yeasayer, "Ambling Alp"

Usher, "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again"

La Roux, "Bulletproof"

Ra Ra Riot, "Boy"

Best Coast, "Boyfriend"

Cee-Lo Green, "What Part of Forever"

Justin Bieber, "Eenie Meenie"

The Black Keys, "Tighten Up"

Buzz Backtrack: Best and Worst of August Entertainment

BuzzSugar — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:30:03 PDT

We may be saying goodbye to August (and Summer right along with it), but at least we're ending things on a good note! Jimmy Fallon put on an entertaining show at the Emmys, great music hit the airwaves, and the True Blood stars stripped down. And then there was the I'm Still Here trailer. Um, yeah. Let's relive the month's highs and lows, shall we?