When Lalo Alcaraz learned this week that Disney was seeking to trademark “Dia de los Muertos,” the name of the traditional “Day of the Dead” celebrated by millions in Mexico and the US, the cartoonist had an idea. The trademark was for an animated movie by Disney and Pixar Animation Studios that is inspired by the holiday
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Snoop wasn’t joking. He was a pimp
Snoop Dogg.
First look: Captain Phillips
Ok, what do we know. We’re at sea
Michael Jackson was a ‘monster’
Michael Jackson was a monster who threatened, brainwashed and sexually assaulted Australian choreographer Wade Robson when he was a child, Robson’s lawyer Henry Gradstein has claimed.
X-Factor hope: Music in her blood
As the ratings and social media sing the praises of New Zealand’s latest entry in the talent show ring, Jessie Matthews not only has her feet firmly on the ground, she’s already looking further into the future. The soulful Hamilton songstress has secured a place in the X-Factor top 24, beating thousands to spend this weekend with mentor Stan Walker at his chosen retreat.
Singer charged over murder-plot
Prosecutors say a heavy metal singer slipped an envelope containing US$1,000 in cash to an undercover agent with detailed instructions on how to kill his estranged wife. The disclosure came in a San Diego-area courtroom on Thursday after 32-year-old Tim Lambesis pleaded not guilty to solicitation of murder
Bruno Mars announces second NZ show
Bruno Mars has added a second Auckland date his Moonshine Jungle tour. The singer returns to New Zealand next year and this time around he brings along special guest and Grammy wining artist Miguel.
Game aims to expose Kiwi music
A video game, the first to be funded by NZ On Air, has been released by Auckland games developer InGame, to promote New Zealand music. NZ On Air spent $287,000 on the game
Randy Jackson exits American Idol
Veteran American Idol judge Randy Jackson said he was leaving the Fox TV singing contest to focus on his other business ventures.
Review: Doctor Who: Journey to the Centre of the Tardis
With a title like Journey to the Centre of the Tardis last night’s episode of Doctor Who promised to be epic. We’ve had some really great episodes this season, The Bells of Saint John, The Rings of Akhaten and Hide, while Cold War left me feeling, well, cold.