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Danny Brown Is Writing a Children’s Book

When it comes to rappers, their voice is either a hit or miss for listeners. The actual words they’re spitting, however, are indisputable. So for those who have never taken to Danny Brown‘s shrill squawking but love the lines he’s dropping, there’s good news: soon you can admire his work in the form of a children’s […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Scott Ian Discusses ‘Speaking Words’ Tour, Anthrax, And NOT Watching The Grammys

“I have as much to do with the Grammys as I do with the fucking Oscars.” Scott Ian, guitarist of iconic metal band Anthrax, is a straight shooter. It’s probably rooted in his Queens, NY attitude, but regardless of where it came from, the man doesn’t dance around what he’s trying to say. When I […]

“Depressed” Quentin Tarantino Shelves ‘Hateful Eight’ Following Early Script Leak

Remember that super-cool Western Quentin Tarantino was working on that could potentially star Bruce Dern alongside Christoph Waltz? Well, forget about it. Speaking to Deadline in a new interview, writer-director Quentin Tarantino revealed he no longer plans on making The Hateful Eight as his next film. The entertainment news outlet claims an early leak of […]

See the First Poster for ‘The Fault In Our Stars’

After receiving nothing but high praise for his 2012 children’s book The Fault In Our Stars, John Green will see his best-selling book about two kids with cancer who fall in love take on the big screen in June of 2014. Adults and critics couldn’t speak more highly of the novel, despite it being written for […]

First Trailer For ‘Divergent’ Feels A Bit Too Familiar

Do you love The Hunger Games, but wish it had less ridiculous costumes and a more straightforward take on action? Do you swoon at the thought of a strong, independent teen becoming a women while single-handedly saving/damning the entire planet? If you answered yes to either of those, you’re about to have your day made. […]

Get Ready for A ‘Friday Night Lights’ Movie Based On The TV Show Based On The Movie Based On The Book

Friday Night Lights has been an on and off success story for more than a decade. It started with a bestselling book (which we highly recommend), then became a mediocre movie based on a novel, which lead to a far superior tv series based on the film, and now it has come full circle with […]

William Control To Release Book This Fall

William Control announced earlier today that he will be releasing a book, titled Revelator. The book will be released October 28, and according to his Facebook page only 500 copies are being made. Pre-orders for the book are expected to be launched soon. You can listen to a short excerpt from Revelator by taking a […]

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Acquires Book Deal For Memoir

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe acquired a book deal for the untitled memoir he is writing. The memoir will find its way onto bookshelves next year. Blythe will undoubtedly be focusing on his imprisonment overseas as the result of the death of a concert attendee at a 2010 show. Read a statement from Randy […]

Beastie Boys Sign Book Deal, To Publish Memoir

The NY Times reported late last night that surviving Beastie Boys members Mike D and Ad-Rock have signed a book deal with Random House subsidiary Spiegel & Grau. The two plan on releasing a memoir that blends oral history with images from pop culture past. This unnamed offering will feature writings from a handful of […]

Meek Mill Releasing ‘Tony Story’ Book In May

Meek Mill has announced that his book, Tony Story, will be available to the public on May 1. Check out the cover of Tony Story through the jump and let UTG know if you plan on picking it up. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon right now. A description of Mill’s book can […]

Metallica Book Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bassnectar And More For Orion Festival

Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, and Robert Trujillo are returning in 2013 with the Orion Festival and is going to blow the roof of of last year’s festivities. This festival will take place at its new venue, Michigan’s Belle Isle, on June 8 and 9. Announced this morning for the event are acts Red Hot Chili […]

Davey Havok of AFI To Release Novel

Predating Pete Wentz, another one of the most famous metrosexual rockers to hit the scene is about to release his own novel. AFI frontman Davey Havok is set to release his book entitled Pop Kids on April 4. Check out the book’s description below followed by the first official trailer for the novel. Score Massi […]