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A&E cancels 'Longmire,' upsetting delicate order of cable TV

The network axed the western drama despite it being its most watched scripted series ever. Here's why it should be picked up.

By Shane Weinstein | September 4, 2014

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Salif Keita to perform at the Musical Instrument Museum

The Golden Voice of Africa will be performing live on Sept. 10, and it's a performance you don't want to miss.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 4, 2014

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TV premieres bring promising pilots, returning favorites

With new shows launching and hit shows returning, here are the five most anticipated fall TV premieres.

By Shane Weinstein | September 3, 2014

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Cover Models: J Mascis's 'Tied to a Star'

Marq Spusta’s artistic contribution to “Tied to a Star” may actually be the best part about the album — but that speaks more to the prowess of Spusta than J Mascis.

| September 3, 2014

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Horoscopes for the week of Sept. 3-10

The stars and tealeaves are back with new potentially correct interpretations of how your week has been unfolding and where it’s headed — with a song to match!

By Zachariah Webb | September 3, 2014

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Underground Foundation comes above ground to welcome new members

The Underground Foundation's new executive board takes on the challenges of the new school year — including recruiting new members and cultivating an independent music scene in Tempe.

By Zachariah Webb | September 3, 2014

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Why are sitcom writers so obsessed with ASU?

Shows including "The Simpsons" and "30 Rock" have made jokes about ASU. Why?

By Zachary Heltzel | September 2, 2014

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Fall events sure to entertain, excite

Maybe if we call it a “fall event,” it will actually start to feel like fall?

By Danielle Kernkamp | September 2, 2014

Linkin Park will be one of several bands coming to Arizona this fall. (Photo by Brandon Cox courtesy of Warner Bros)

Which bands are coming to Arizona this fall?

Here are a few shows to put on your calendar.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | September 2, 2014

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Lifetime's 'Saved by the Bell' movie deserves expulsion

Lifetime's "The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story" did not have to be much, but it needed to not be a bore.

By Zachary Heltzel | September 2, 2014

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Why ‘Deadwood’ revival would cure TV's violent crutch

Deadwood, save us all.

By Zane Jennings | September 2, 2014

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The Kooks stray from past styles but hit a high note in 'Listen'

The British band The Kooks released their fourth album, “Listen,” in the U.K. on Sept. 1.

By Danielle Kernkamp | September 1, 2014

Michael Fassbender in FRANK, a Magnolia Pictures release. (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.)

Black comedy 'Frank' portrays struggling, papier-mâché-clad avant-garde musician

“Frank” gives us a realistic look at how people can be torn apart by their surroundings and how the desire for fame can turn you into a big jerk.

By William Ruof | September 1, 2014

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Pop-up beer garden at Ingo's Tasty Food shows off Phoenix businesses

What better ways are there to celebrate Labor Day besides having tasty food, beer and gelato?

By Juliet Moo | September 1, 2014

'As Above, So Below' as convoluted as the Parisian catacombs

How "As Above, So Below" scared me so badly, I had to see it twice.

By Emily Zentner | September 1, 2014

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The world of cult films — 'Psycho'

After finally watching one of Hitchcock's movies, I have come to accept his genius and am captivated by the control he took over his films.

By William Ruof | September 1, 2014

Lalo Cota’s artistic communion with Phoenix

Local street artist paints his philosophy throughout the city of Phoenix.

By Aimee Plante | August 29, 2014

An $8 Cartel Growler full of Cartel Imperial IPA. (Photo by Zane Jennings)

Good Beer; Bad Movie — Cartel Imperial, 'Samurai Cop' Edition

Explore the best craft beers this world (Tempe) has to offer, while also reviewing some classically terrible films.

| August 29, 2014

Lessons learned from trying to watch #EverySimpsonsEver

FXX is airing all 522 episodes of "The Simpsons" in a row. Here's how to binge watch television the old-fashioned way.

By Zachary Heltzel | August 29, 2014

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Help! I'm sentimental and I can't get rid of my classic consoles

These old game consoles mean a lot to me and my childhood.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | August 28, 2014