Watchmen graphic novel gets Blu-ray treatment ∞

This March, it won't only be the feature film version of Watchmen finally making it to the screen. Warner recently announced plans to bring the graphic novel to life as a motion comic available on blu-ray March 3.

Slumdog star signs on for M. Night Shyamalan's Airbender ∞

Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel is set to star in M. Night Shyamalan's adaptation of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Ctrl-V: An Open Letter to the Internets Regarding Ryan Adams Quitting Music -OR- Stop Freaking Out: It's Only Ryan ∞

Ryan Adams covers Foo Fighters' "Times Like These" ∞

Newly ordained Cardinology magick men Ryan Adams and the Cardinals jetted off for an extensive European tour and while in London dropped in to the BBC Studios to tape an acoustic set for the Dermot O’Leary show. Somehow, after a bone rattling version of "Fix It," the boys ended up recording a Foo Fighters' cover.

Ryan Adams reveals "How to Save the World from Doom" ∞

Although no doubt busy releasing his new Cardinals record in stores and on jukeboxes worldwide, jotting down those infinity blues and blogging himself fuzzy, Ryan Adams has also taken time to write a piece for the World Policy Journal for MIT Press.

1,000 Words: Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival 2008 - Silk Hope, N.C. - 10/9-12/08 ∞

Cat Power eyes Dark End of the Street release ∞

Cat Power will release her newest covers EP, Dark End of the Street, on Dec. 9.

Live Review: She & Him @ Variety Playhouse 7/29/08 ∞

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Paris Hilton announces run for Presidency ∞

Apparently “one of the most famous celebrities in the world,” Paris Hilton recently announced plans for her own run for the White House.

B.B. King Museum to open this Saturday ∞

BB King may feel like a million when his baby calls his name, but he’ll surely feel like 14 million, when The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center opens this Saturday, Sept. 13 in Indianola, Miss.

Chuck Palahniuk and DC Comics in talks ∞

He's brought the world plenty of snuff to choke on, and at least one twisted lullaby, and now Chuck Palahniuk is in talks with DC to invade comic stores with his mad-satire.

Van Morrison's Astral Weeks to be born again this November ∞

Van Morrison is venturing into the slipstream to play his landmark 1968 album Astral Weeks in its entirety for two back-to-back concerts Nov. 7 and 8 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Paste presents ACL 2008 kick-off party ∞

All of you making the grand promenade down to the musical explosion that is the Austin City Limits Festival, be sure to RSVP to join Paste at our official ACL 2008 Kick-Off Party this Thursday, Sept. 25 at Emo's.

Spotlight on Memphis for new MTV web series ∞

Craig Brewer, writer/director of Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan, is teaming up with MTV Networks to create Five Dollar Cover, a web series centered on the music scene in Memphis, Tenn.

Tarantino rounds up Bastards, but no Britney after all ∞

Inglorious as it may be, Quentin Tarantino has lined up a bevy of actors to join his unlikely band of bastards.

Listen to Ben Sollee's Kanye West diss track ∞

“You’re letting me down,” sings Ben Sollee on “Dear Kanye,” a song released on his MySpace page yesterday.

Disney signs up for Monster Attack Network ∞

Lest we forget the company's feelings toward the ghoulish and/or sweet embodiment of creature fears, Disney's gone Monster... again.

Ryan Adams and the Cardinals add tour dates ∞

Follow the lights this fall to catch Ryan Adams and the Cardinals on a string of new tour dates— purportedly ramping up to a fall release from the band.

Ryan Adams and the Cardinals' Cardinology out in late Oct. ∞

Shake off those infinity blues, boys and girls: Ryan Adams and the Cardinals are set to unleash Cardinology this Oct. 28.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie rumors confirmed ∞

In hopes of teaching the world that there are multiple ways to "go green," the powers that be in Hollywood are developing a new hybrid CGI/live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.