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A member of New Orleans Bounce dances onstage October 28, 2012 at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience.

Opinion: Twerking should be respected as fun, cultural tradition

By Shamiyah Kelley September 11, 2013

By now most of us have heard about twerking. The booty-popping dance involves bending over and shaking whatever kind of backside you have. While to some this may seem like a new fad, this dance craze actually...

Spotify

Opinion: Spotify, other music services can be beneficial

By Sarah Nickel September 11, 2013

While most college students would probably disagree, I miss the days of radio and burned CDs. Actually, I still live in them — I just wish everyone else did, too. Not to hate on my iPod  —...

TDR TV Talk: The Shows Spin Madly Off

By Aggi Ashagre September 10, 2013

Despite the fact that TV spinoffs are very rarely successful, both cable and broadcast networks have given the green light to multiple new spinoffs that will be premiering during the 2013-2014 TV season. In...

Poetry class incorporates rap, hip-hop

By Rebecca Docter September 9, 2013

Imagine a class where students could discuss Jay Z’s arena tour and the origins of Kanye’s latest lyrics. At LSU, that class exists. It’s called Introduction to Poetry: Poetic Foundations...

Opinion: Molly culture growing dangerous as music festival death tolls rise

Opinion: Molly culture growing dangerous as music festival death tolls rise

By Katie Daigrepont September 9, 2013

They popped a Molly, and now I’m sweating. Music and drugs go hand in hand. It’s just that simple. In the ’70s, it was all about sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. Today, it’s all...

Warrior Dash participants leap over fire October 13, 2012, toward the end of the race in Denham Springs.

Festive 5Ks to look forward to this fall

By Taylor Schoen September 9, 2013

September Baton Rouge Happy’s Running Club What: A 5,000 meters or 3.1-mile run with drink and food specials after the run. When: every Tuesday, rain or shine Where: Happy’s Irish Pub on 136...

Lagniappe Records

Home Spun: Newly opened Lagniappe Records aims to make vinyl accessible to all

By Samantha Bares September 9, 2013

The white stucco house at 986 France St. looks like an ordinary home from a distance, save for a magenta dot in the middle of the wall below the open porch. Upon closer look, it’s a nailed-on vinyl...

A series of John Harlan Norris's paintings are on display Sunday, September 8, 2013 at The Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art.

Baton Rouge Gallery hosts event that brings together artist and audience

By Sarah Nickel September 9, 2013

Three years ago, Surreal Salon juror David Ball stood in front of the Baton Rouge Gallery crowd and gave his interpretation of the art hanging on the walls behind him. “It got us thinking, ‘Why...

In this July 1, 2012 file photo, Kanye West performs at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. West’s new album “Yeezus” is an artsy, dark adventure that isn’t easy to digest. The 10 tracks are made up of moody, electronic and erratic beats, and lyrics about race and religion. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

This Week in Pop Culture (September 6)

By Aggi Ashagre September 6, 2013

Kanye West Announces Yeezus Tour Dates (credit: KanyeWest.com) Rapper Kanye West aka ‘Ye aka Yeezy aka Yeezus has officially announced tour dates for his latest album. The 23-city, 7 week, North...

Bracelets are displayed on a rack Friday, August 30, 2013 at The Boutique, a local clothing and accessory store owned by Tammy Jones.

Local Flair: A roundup of Baton Rouge’s best boutiques

By Shamiyah Kelley September 4, 2013

While the mall may seem like a one-stop shop for all of your fashion needs, there are more than 20 local boutiques here in Baton Rouge with unique options that you can’t find at the mall. Aside from...

'Facebook Detectives' movie filmed in Baton Rouge

‘Facebook Detectives’ movie filmed in Baton Rouge

By Taylor Schoen September 4, 2013

Baton Rouge residents have experienced a surge of film crews making both small- and big-screen productions in the past few years, and this summer was no different. Lifetime television network recently...

Ozzy Osbourne performs during the VH1 Rock Honors concert at the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Opinion: Band reunions don’t rock

By Rebecca Docter September 4, 2013

Possibly the worst concert experience I’ve ever had, started out ordinary enough — teeny-boppers assaulting others while pushing through to the front of the crowd, trying to get their fifteen...