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Death on set sparks conversation about safety precautions in film

Death on set sparks conversation about safety precautions in film

March 5, 2014
Sarah Jones was struck and killed by a train on Feb. 20 while working on the set of "Midnight Rider."
courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

WSN interviews Elijah Wood, Eugenio Mira of ‘Grand Piano’

March 5, 2014
An exclusive interview with Wood and Mira, the star and director of "Grand Piano."
NYC band sets example for independent artists

NYC band sets example for independent artists

March 5, 2014
Adam, Jack and Ryan Met used to perform in front of strangers at Washington Square Park, but they are moving up to venues like the Gramercy Theater.
courtesy of Domino Records

Real Estate covers familiar territory on third album

March 4, 2014
The band's new album, released March 3, is familiar in a good way.
DeGeneres delivers safe jokes, solid performances at Oscars

DeGeneres delivers safe jokes, solid performances at Oscars

March 4, 2014
Ellen DeGeneres presided over this year's somewhat boring Oscar ceremony with her usual wit and charm.
courtesy of A&E

‘Bates Motel’ reopens for second season

March 4, 2014
"Bates Motel" star Vera Farmiga and executive producer Kerry Ehrin chat about the second season of the A&E series.
Album reintroduces Pharrell as solo artist

Album reintroduces Pharrell as solo artist

March 4, 2014
Fresh from an Oscar nomination, the successful producer releases his first solo album in eight years.
courtesy of Submissions Only

‘Submissions Only’ creators anticipate upcoming season

March 4, 2014
This Broadway-themed web-series provides a backstage peek at life for performers on the Great White Way.
via Facebook.com

Chill Benefit show at Kimmel tries too hard to please

February 28, 2014
NYU's Skiing and Snowboarding Club hosted this music event last weekend.
The 88th Oscars on Feb. 26 positions "La La Land" for another sweep, beating its more qualified counterpart "Moonlight" — simply because the former's cast is whiter.

Catch up on Oscar-nominated films around the city

February 28, 2014
The films nominated for Best Picture this year are still showing at various theaters around New York, so hurry to see them before Sunday night!
The Best Songs from Oscars past

The Best Songs from Oscars past

February 28, 2014
Gear up for the Academy Awards on March 2 with this playlist of Oscar-winning songs from up to 80 years ago.
Art by Casey Dalrymple

Academy overlooks worthy nominees

February 27, 2014
Take a look at who you won't see at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday March 2.