Earlier this week, Henry Rollins wrote a column for L.A. Weekly criticizing Robin Williams over his suicide. Last night, he posted a note to his website apologizing which called the anger in his article “off the scale and in my opinion, well placed,” before adding “I am deeply sorry. “Down to my marrow. I can’t think that […]
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Henry Rollins Writes Editorial Against Suicide, References Robin Williams’ Death
August 21st, 2014 
Kriston McConnell Henry Rollins sure knows how to stir up some controversy, doesn’t he? Rollins has been around for quite some time. He also happens to be a very opinionated individual. While fans usually find themselves agreeing with him on most issues, it seems that his recent editorial with LA Weekly may turn some people off. He […]
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Paying Tribute to Robin Williams
August 12th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on the tragic death of Robin Williams and the stigma of mental illness. If you or your comedy troupe would like to […]
REST IN PEACE: Robin Williams (1951-2014)
August 11th, 2014 James Shotwell This is one of the hardest headlines I have ever had to write. The world has lost one of the funniest and most talented souls to ever walk its surface, and I am fighting back tears with each key stroke. News is breaking this evening that legendary comedian and silver screen icon Robin Williams was […]
Watch Robin Williams Yell A Lot In ‘The Angriest Man In Brooklyn’ Trailer
April 4th, 2014 Kendra Beltran What would you do if you only had 90 minutes left to live? Well that’s the diagnosis Robin Williams’ character receives in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn after he pisses off his doctor. Mila Kunis stars alongside Williams as probably the worst MD ever. After being yelled at one too many times by Williams, she […]
Pharrell Williams to Collaborate With One Direction
September 9th, 2013 Nina Corcoran Is there anything Pharrell Williams hasn’t done? The singer, rapper, producer, and fashion designer already rocks a guest spot on two of the year’s most popular singles (Daft Punk‘s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines“), and now it seems One Direction will get lucky as well. In a conversation with The Mirror, he said […]
Ratboys Stream Debut LP, ‘AOID’
May 20th, 2015 Drew Caruso When Brooklyn Vegan premiered Ratboys‘ single “Tixis,” I was instantly intrigued. Never hearing of the band before, with “Tixis,” and an upcoming release via Topshelf Records, I knew Ratboys would be a band to watch. That upcoming LP, AOID, is now streaming via Culture Collide. The band creates a wonderful medley of acoustic inspired indie […]
‘Hobbit’ Finale Defeats Competition
December 21st, 2014 Adrian Garza The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has officially arrived, and it’s left quite the impact on this week’s charts. With an estimated weekend total that pushes far past $55 million, the finale to the highly revered Hobbit trilogy has now made over $90 million dollars in the past five days. Though their numbers […]
Anthony Green Releases ‘Prevention Songs,’ Will Donate Proceeds To Suicide Prevention
August 14th, 2014 Kriston McConnell In case you needed another reason to adore Circa Survive‘s frontman Anthony Green, then here it is. It seems Green was inspired to utilize his musical influence in light of Robin Williams’ passing earlier this week as he has released two songs under the title Prevention Songs. The two tracks are available at a “pay […]
The Acacia Strain Announce ‘Coma Witch,’ Release “Cauterizer” Music Video
August 12th, 2014 James Shotwell I woke up with Robin Williams on my mind, and I knew if I was going to shake the funk I felt myself falling into I would need a little help from the world of music. Thankfully, The Acacia Strain have returned to remind us all that the idea of our impending doom can be […]
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Sequel in the Works
April 17th, 2014 Nina Corcoran It’s been two decades since the 1993 hit Mrs. Doubtfire first hit screens, and now, seemingly out of nowhere, it’s going to get a sequel. Director Chris Columbus and Robin Williams will return and Elf writer David Berenbaum will be penning the script. The original film saw Williams, a struggling actor and newly divorced father, take on the persona […]
Hayley Williams Comments On Miley Cyrus’ Performance At The VMAs
Out of all the performances from this past Sunday’s nationwide airing of the MTV Video Music Awards, none has undoubtedly sparked as much controversy and debate as Miley Cyrus’ very adult rendition of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” In only three short days a number of musicians and celebrities have already spoken out against the former […]