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Tempe "Meme Rapper" Glass Popcorn Braves the Google No Man's Land With "My Circle"

After beefing it up last summer, Tempe meme rap ace Glass Popcorn (a.k.a. 16-year-old Will Neibergall) goes hard for Google in his new video for the slow-mo syrup haze of "My Circle." But don't hold your breath for the "My Top 8" MySpace remix: The track may well be Glass' last.

50 Important SXSW Questions

Editor: We have so many questions here in Austin. Here are 50 of them. 1. Will I like the pedicab costumed as The Hulk if he gets angry? 2. Are we all really just in New York? 3. Is this t-shirt rad? 4. Do you want to get some 'za, which is now absolutely the slang for pizza? 5. How far can you spr ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

Curious about what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions where to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend.

Chow Bella's 12 Most Popular Phoenix Food and Restaurant Stories of 2012

Can we all agree that we should sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of 2012? If you're like us, you probably need a refill of eggnog and a shoulder massage. While you're sipping that nog, and enjoying that massage (whether imaginary or real) come with us on a tour through the most-read stories of th ... More >>

Fellow Republicans: An Emergency Plan to Stop Our Asses From Getting Kicked

To: Lovers of America From: The Republican National Committee RE: Emergency platform changes Dear Patriots: It seems that 47 percent was somewhat larger than we anticipated in last week's election. Henceforth, we urge all Republicans to adopt these immediate policy changes.

Top Ten Arizona Political Ads of 2012 (So Far)

I don't think anyone will bemoan the end of the 2012 election cycle, except perhaps the TV execs and political consultants who're making a killing off the political ads bombarding us through the boob tube. Still, quite a few are memorable, and there is nothing more American than reducing your oppo ... More >>

'Honey Boo Boo's' Sketti: We Made It, Here's What It Tastes Like. (Hint: It Will Ruin Ketchup For You)

If there ever was a sign that Americans are getting dumber and the apocalypse is nigh, it's the popularity of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. It should tell you something when both the Democratic and Republican conventions fail to garner higher TV ratings than the antics of former Toddlers and Tiaras star ... More >>

William Null Pleads Guilty to Murdering Aunt After Three-Day Argument Over Cigarettes

William Null pleaded guilty today to a few charges, including second-degree murder, for beating his aunt to death in Mesa in November.Cigarettes sparked an argument between Null and Cynthia Pesek -- at least, that's what Null told police at the time of his arrest -- and after three days of arguing o ... More >>

The Worst Moments from SXSW 2012

The last few days, Village Voice Media's indefatigable music staff has been regaling you with stories of the best from SXSW 2012. In the midst of these discoveries, we've been culling another list: the worst shit. The acts that ranged from huge bore-fests to downright lame. Below, you'll find our cr ... More >>

The Best of SXSW Music: Thursday 3/15/2012

If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music e ... More >>

William Null's Aunt Bought Him a Carton of Cigarettes. Then He Brutally Beat Her to Death

MCSOWilliam Null​A Mesa woman was kind enough to pay for her 41-year-old alcoholic nephew's carton of cigarettes. He allegedly expressed his gratitude by brutally beating her to death with a stick.According to court records obtained by New Times, about 1 a.m. Tuesday, Mesa police were dispatched t ... More >>

Stoner Edition: Munchies and Movies

Golden Graham Marshmallow Treat, Hemp Brownie, and Gooball Munchies from Cheba Hut.​Staying in? We've got you covered -- both on the culinary and entertainment fronts. Now presenting Dinner and a Movie -- a guide to a do it yourself evening of food and film.In less than a week, Arizona's ... More >>

Michelle Donovan, What Are You Eating?

Michelle Donovan​Michelle Donovan The co-owner of the Nile Theater and The Mantooth Group wants you to come to Madball and Comeback Kid at the Nile Tuesday, January 18. What'd you eat for dinner last night? I had a bunch of mini-candy bars. It was the only thing on my desk. Favorite food: Mac ... More >>

Caffiend: X-Drinx Kosmic Kola

​When it comes to high-octane sodas, few brands can compare to Jolt cola, which generally packs more than twice the caffeine of supercharged pops like Mountain Dew. But one fairly new "energy cola," X-Drinx, comes pretty darn close to Jolt-power.A 12-ounce bottle of X-Drinx Kosmic Kola contains un ... More >>

Is The Wiley One's "Never Bored on a Board" Crass Marketing or Just a Cool Video?

Phoenix fedora-rock band The Wiley One admits right up front to being wily, so I approached their latest single, "Never Board on a Board," with a little hesitation.This is a song about how great all board sports are? Seriously? Kinda seems like a ploy to get a song featured on a broadcast of the X G ... More >>

Hell's Kitchen Season 7: Meet the Cast, and What Andrew Zimmern's Doing in Arizona

Cast of Hell's Kitchen, Season 7 ​"Don't act like a cry baby!" "You (bleep) donkey!" "Get out!" Uplifting comments like these from Chef Gordon Ramsay are just a taste of what the 16 culinary contestants competing on Hell's Kitchen's seventh season, premiering Tuesday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, w ... More >>

Stunt Man Plans to Jump From Hot-Air Balloon and Land in Same Balloon in Skies Above Casa Grande; Paramedics to Stand By

www.onlyblackteeshirts.com​A Utah man apparently has seen too many "extreme" Mountain Dew commercials.Bill Heaner, a 49-year-old "professional extreme athlete," plans on attempting a world-record-breaking stunt that defies all laws of gravity and common sense: he plans to jump out ... More >>

Minibosses, Birds Nest, Via Vengeance, A Storm of Light, and the Musical Instrument Museum Over the Weekend

​Minibosses 10th Anniversary Show at Yucca Tap Room It's official. The Minibosses have been rockin' covers of 8-bit tracks for a decade. To celebrate, the band played a full on set of their classic game renditions at Yucca Tap Room on February 27, 2010...see photos ​A Storm of Light & V ... More >>

Pop Culture: Dry Soda (Lemongrass)

As I've mentioned a few times before, our tasting panel seems to loathe super-sweet sodas. In our last review, we made them get over it to appreciate Mountain Dew Voltage, a brilliant new Pepsi product. This week, we picked up something your dentist would like: Dry Soda's Lemongrass. With 50 calorie ... More >>

Pop Culture: Mountain Dew Voltage

I'm not sure when the last time I had a Mountain Dew was, but the last time I remember enjoying one was back when the brand's Code Red flavor came out. I have vivid memories of using the stuff to wash down Flamin' Hot Cheetos while listening to The Writing's On The Wall.The Pepsi brand has released ... More >>

Feb. 18 In Blogs: President Obama, Geronimo, The Hold Steady and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Obama Protesters Leave Signs Near Dobson High School in Mesa Obama Say ... More >>

Caffiend: Sobe Adrenaline Rush

I've never been a huge fan of Sobe's juice drinks, but the Sobe Adrenaline Rush energy drink is by far my favorite of all energy drinks (and I've tried tons). It's delicious and loaded with caffeine, and a 16 oz. can of AR contains less sugar than a 12 oz. can of Mountain Dew.

Veggie Boy: Cornish Pasty Co.

It Came From YouTube: D.I.Y. Music Videos

Hard Luck of the Irish

Low-down, dirty Shane

Unreal Estate

Cartoon kids poke around Spielberg's Monster House

Snow Bored

Extreme sports may be fun, but this is not

Bare a Tone

Love is Carmen's modus opera

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Of Ice and Men

Cross-check your hockey jones at Arcadia Ice Arena

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

BEST FRIED OKRA

Lil' Mama's Soul Cafe

Shorties

EPs are usually ignored by reviewers. Here are a few recent releases worth the attention.

Hex on Us

Lost youth found again at HexaCon 14

Board Stiffs

Local skaters compete for spots on the Mountain Dew Free Flow team

Soul Doubt

Louis Schwartzberg aims for America's Heart, but mostly sticks to the surface

War Games

For the Valley's extreme gamers, the action is often too big for a computer screen

Brainiacs

International Baccalaureate students learn that the best revenge for a nerd is a great education -- in elitism

METAL - Balls to the Wall

Grab an athletic supporter and clear the kids from the room as we count down the year's best hard rock and metal albums

I'll take care of your kids!

For troubled 'tweens, forget the parents: Nothing beats the hip techie uncle with the PC room

Nerd in a Punch Bowl

Loser, Amy Heckerling's clueless new teen com, lives down to its title

Bruce's Lament

After a lengthy hiatus and a revolving door of lineup changes, Connole and company return with a revamped Revenants

The Teen Commandments

Why Hollywood's high on children of the multiplex

Something Old, Something New

In 1996, punk was murdered by its parents and resurrected by its children

Dew Process

Threat Assessment: godheadSilo

S.O.S. (Save Our Speakers) Intelligence Dossier 396

Nature Boy

CHUY'S REBORN, AND SO IS PATCH THE PIRATE

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