CANNIBAL COP Closing Arguments Set for Today (tags)
With the way this case is being handled (more on that later), psychotic NYPD almost-sergeant Gilberto Valle may go free even though he faces life in prison. If this happens, will all inmates worldwide doing time for “conspiracy” automatically become political prisoners? This story seems very under-reported, at least on antenna TV. It has also been a remarkably “speedy trial,” taking place 3 months after the arrest, in federal court. Please comment below if this is the first time you’re hearing of this “terror-lovin’ terrorist.”
Talkin' Tea Party Paranoid Blues (tags)
Comic-satire on the Tea Party phenomenon set to the tune of Bob Dylan's Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues.
Important VICTORY! over "kill gays" performer Buju Banton! (tags)
Late yesterday afternoon huge concert promoter Live Nation announced that it was canceling all its concerts with "kill gays" performer Buju Banton. This includes House of Blues concerts previously scheduled for Chicago (10/2), Las Vegas (10/15), Dallas (10/20) and Houston (10/22).
An Open Letter to Live Nation, Inc. Regarding Anti-gay "Murder Music" (tags)
Live Nation is sponsoring a nationwide tour -- including LA -- of Buju Banton, who calls for killing Lesbians and Gays in the lyrics of his songs. Several years ago he was accused and acquitted of murdering a gay man in Jamaica.
K'naan: Politically Conscious Hip-Hop on Tour w/Stephen Marley in LA April 26th 8pm (tags)
Mogadishu-born, politically charged, hip hop artist, K'naan, will be on tour with Stephen Marley and in Los Angeles on April 26th performing at the House of Blues.
Boycott Threatened at Belushi & Aykroyd-Owned Clubs (tags)
Raggae "kill gays" singer Capleton scheduled for House of Blues performance in West Hollywood on October 4. HOB Chicago has plowed ahead with Capleton act, citing "artistic expression" to back murder incitement.
Dead Prez @ Los Angeles/OC (tags)
Dead Prez is coming to town. yippee