Andre Benjamin

Accepting this 'Great Gatsby' on its own terms

2013-05-14 06:00:00

To judge by some of the reviews of the new film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," you'd think Australian director Baz Luhrmann would be facing extradition for his crime against an American classic. But I have a message for all those self-appointed...

All-star 'Gatsby' soundtrack reportedly set for big debut

2013-05-11 16:04:00

One detail I didn't have room to include in last weekend's Arts & Books feature on the soundtrack to "The Great Gatsby" was just how the film's director, Baz Luhrmann, recruited Jay-Z to help him assemble the music for the movie. In an interview...

Baz Luhrmann's 'Gatsby' hears hip-hop where Fitzgerald heard jazz

2013-05-04 06:00:00

Baz Luhrmann didn't want to answer the question. "I can't really say it about myself," he said. "But yes, I do." The Australian director behind this month's hip-hop-inspired adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" had been asked if he thinks his movies...

'Bachelor' recap: 10 things you didn't see on 'Women Tell All'

2013-03-05 06:00:00

Tonight's "Women Tell All" episode was excruciating for me to watch. And no, that's not just because I had to listen to the women rehash drama none of us care about or see them all gang up on Tierra for 45 minutes. It is because I had to witness it all...

Christian rocker Chris Tomlin tops Billboard 200

2013-01-16 14:37:00

For the second time in less than a year, a Christian album has topped the Billboard 200. Chris Tomlin, a singer-songwriter who earlier this month led worship services at the Passion 2013 conference in Atlanta, sold 73,000 copies of "Burning Lights,"...

Annual Village Voice poll recognizes -- who else? -- Frank Ocean

2013-01-16 07:54:00

Frank Ocean can add another award to the pile. The Village Voice late Tuesday released the results of its annual Pazz & Jop critics poll, which asked approximately 500 music writers for their favorite albums and singles of 2012. Ocean's "Channel Orange"...

Bono reveals details about new U2 studio album

2013-01-17 07:54:00

A new U2 album is rattling (and humming) to life. In an interview with England's Sun newspaper, frontman Bono said the legendary Irish band is at work on the follow-up to 2009's "No Line on the Horizon." "U2 have been back and they're really in fine...

Andre 3000 says recent remixes 'are not Outkast collaborations'

2013-01-15 16:04:00

Remember last week when Big Boi lent a verse to Frank Ocean’s “Pink Matter” that reunited his voice with that of his Outkast partner in rhyme Andre 3000? Fans freaked out, the Internet freaked out and it's possible this writer proclaimed...

Frank Ocean remix featuring Big Boi and Andre 3000 released

2013-01-12 11:28:00

The long-hoped-for OutKast reunion finally materialized (in a way) Friday night with the release of Frank Ocean's "Pink Matter" remix, which features appearances by both members of the influential Atlanta rap duo. The song premiered on hip-hop...

Big Boi, B.o.B. to have major role in video game shooter

2012-12-07 09:11:00

OutKast's Big Boi has worked with a bevy of impressive names across many genres throughout his career. Beyond his OutKast partner Andre 3000, Big Boi's solo work features pairings with stars big and small, including Jamie Foxx and Janelle Mon�e, and his...

New Outkast record rumored; Andre 3000 still may portray Jimi Hendrix

2012-10-02 13:46:00

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Big Boi unfazed by Grammy snub, ready to deliver more solo hits [Video]

2011-02-16 21:36:16

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Andre 3000, left, with Big Boi in 2006, addresses remixes and more.

2013-01-15 15:23:00

In December, Big Boi posted an image of handwritten lyrics to his Tumblr account.

2013-01-12 11:28:00

Will 2012 bring OutKast 's first album since 2006's "Idlewild"? Members Andre 3000 and Big Boi have been plenty busy in the meantime, but until there's an official release date, color us hopeful skeptics.

2011-12-28 16:55:39