Feb 7th, 2007 · Music legend Ozzy Osbourne has announced that this year's OzzFest music festival, scheduled for July 7 in Los Angeles, will not charge for admission. The show's promoters say they will make up the costs via souvenirs, concessions and advertising.
Jan 13th, 2007 · A lawsuit filed recently claims that Wolfgang's Vault, a Web site full of the late Bill Graham's rock recordings and memorabilia, is guilty of copyright and trademark infringement.
Oct 12th, 2006 · Lt. Cmdr. Charles Swift, one of the leaders among attorneys representing detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is being forced to leave the Navy. Swift has been passed up for promotion -- and under Navy policy, he is required to retire. But people who've worked with Swift say the Navy is losing a great litigator.
Sep 30th, 2006 · The new film Idiocracy imagines a world 500 years into the future dumbed-down to the point of mindlessness. Film critic Elvis Mitchell says it's uproariously funny and worthy of an audience. But Twentieth Century Fox has released it with no publicity, in only seven markets.
Sep 8th, 2006 · If you haven't heard of Mike Judge's film Idiocracy, starring Luke Wilson, you're not alone. Fans and critics are baffled by the lack of promotional effort from 20th Century Fox. The setting is a dumbed-down America hundreds of years in the future.
Jun 5th, 2006 · C.C.H. Pounder is best known for her portrayal of Detective Claudette Wyms on the FX TV show The Shield. Recently, her character got a much deserved promotion to captain. Pounder was raised in Guyana, and schooled in Britain. The Shield is one of this year's recipients of the prestigious Peabody Award, being handed out Monday night.
May 10th, 2006 · Wal-Mart wants to trademark the yellow smiley face image for use in the United States retail sector. The retail giant uses the smiley face on uniforms and promotional signs. A Frenchman who claims the logo is his invention is opposing the trademark application.