Roseanne runs for president, Drake gets sued and comedian Joe Mande trolls politicians
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File: Comedian Roseanne Barr speaks during the History and Lifetime portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour at the Beverly Hilton on July 27, 2011 in Beverly Hills.
- Rapper Drake is getting sued by his ex-girlfriend Ericka Lee, who says she was promised proceeds from the song "Marvin's Room" after her voice was used on the track. They were supposed to meet in L.A. to work things out, but apparently that didn't happen.
- On the heels of the Riot L.A. festival hitting its Kickstarter goals to bring a new alt comedy festival to town, Los Angeles may be getting its very own comedy podcast festival this October; they're currently raising money on Kickstarter. (Hat tip: The Comedy Bureau)
- Google is testing a mystery "entertainment device" in their Mountain View, California hometown, as well as New York, Cambridge and right here in L.A. Is it something to do with Google TV? I'll bet brain control device. Hey, why do I suddenly feel like Google is the best company ever?
- How does L.A. take care of its public art? L.A. Weekly delivers the answer. (Hat tip: Los Angeles, I'm Yours)
- Before I lived in L.A., I lived in Seattle, and my dad and little brother still live in southern Washington state. My former home is bringing me shame, as, apparently, high school kids aren't all nerds like I was (and by "was," I mean "am") and can't answer pretty simple questions. (This better not be my high school.) (Hat tip: The Daily What)
- Roseanne is running for president in the Green Party. First Stephen Colbert, now Roseanne; I'm hoping that in 2016 we get an all comedy primary. You can follow him on Twitter at @JoeMande.
- Speaking of politics and comedy, comedian Joe Mande has made a name for himself by, in part, trolling celebrities on Twitter. Politico takes a look at some of his attacks on politicians and other political personalities.
- Anthony Bourdain loves food and hates "Midnight In Paris" and "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close." Read the famous chef and excellent writer's thoughts on the desk of the Oscar nominations.
- Finally, a fantastic music video featuring a violinist rocking the score from "The Lord of the Rings." The video was produced in New Zealand and even includes helicopter shots. Quite epic. (Hat tip: The Mary Sue)
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