Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no single day is more loved by the UTG staff than Halloween. With the arrival of the year’s best month, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a plethora of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day, including the one you’re […]
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UTG’s 31 Days Of Halloween: Films For The Whole Family
October 18th, 2014 
Brian Leak 
Posted in Editorials, Features, Movies, Reviews 
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RIP: James Gandolfini Dies of a Stroke
June 19th, 2013 Tyler Osborne It is with great sadness that we report American actor James Gandolfini died today of a fatal stroke in Italy [Deadline]. The 51-year-old actor died while attending the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily. James Gandolfini is best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano, the mob boss of the hit HBO television series The Sopranos. […]
Lil Wayne Issues Apology to Emmett Till’s Family
May 1st, 2013 Grant Trimboli Lil Wayne has issued a direct apology to the family of slain Chicago teenager Emmett Till for using insensitive lyrics in Future’s song “Karate Chop (Remix).” Read the statement to Till’s family and comment if you think changing the lyrics was the right thing to do. Wayne acknowledging the family’s feelings on the matter was […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Croods
March 22nd, 2013 Justin Proper Movie: The Croods Director: Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders Writer: John Cleese, Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders Studio: DreamWorks Animation An all-star cast and fantastic creatures brings this prehistoric story out of the cave and into your heart. I will be the first to admit that I was not excited to see The Croods. I am not a fan of kids movies, I […]
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The Gay Blades Release Song To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy
November 21st, 2012 James Shotwell The Gay Blades are without a doubt one of the most influential bands in the life of UTG. Our name hails from a song on their debut album, and we have constantly promoted the New York duo at every given chance. They’re one of many bands that deserve more than they have been given by […]
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Suicide Silence Launch “Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund;” Ask Fans To Donate
November 6th, 2012 Justin Proper The death of Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker is still fresh on our minds, but it’s the future of his Daughter Kenadee that is the center of this post. Moments after news began to spread about Lucker’s death last Thursday, fans and publications around the world began talking about how the community as a whole […]
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Friend and Sister of Jonny Craig Comment on the Singer’s Situation
February 9th, 2012 Jacob Tender Things are winding down with the various Jonny Craig related updates, but we’ve got a few more testimonies to give before the information well runs dry. Today, Jonny posted a disturbing Facebook status reading simply, “I give up.” This came after a studio partner of Jonny commented on the official Diamond Monroe Facebook page about […]
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Slingshot Dakota Sign To Topshelf Records
December 14th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Pennsylvania indie rock duo Slingshot Dakota have officially joined the Topshelf Records family. Congratulations to them! They are planning to record their upcoming album this winter and release it in the spring of 2012. If you are looking to catch Slingshot Dakota on tour, they will be going on a short tour in January with […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: We Bought A Zoo
December 11th, 2011 James Shotwell Film: We Bought A Zoo Starring: Matt Damon Director: Cameron Crowe Returning to the silver screen six-years after Elizabethtown failed to make the cultural impact many had hoped, Cameron Crowe is targeting families everywhere this holiday season with We Bought A Zoo. Based on a true story and lead by an impressively empathetic Matt Damon, […]
New York Times talks Juggalos
May 2nd, 2011 James Shotwell The New York Times is currently running an article on Insane Clown Posse, their fans, and how the group has recovered from the incidents that took place at The Gathering last year. Click here to check it out.
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January 7th, 2011 James Shotwell Hipsters rejoice! Someone is making a film about your hero, Sufjan Stevens.
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