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Photos: FYF Fest 2010Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:34PMPhotos by Natalie Kardos ; Above: Washed Out Los Angeles' Saturday-only FYF Fest saw performances by Panda Bear , Wavves , Ariel Pink , Washed Out , Local Natives , the Rapture and many more. Photographer Natalie Kardos was there. Check out a selection of shots after the jump, then head over to our photo book for a complete set of full-size photos.

Hot IssuesMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:17PMVENICE – Whether a hoax or not, a new documentary about Joaquin Phoenix and his transition from acclaimed, brooding actor to bearded, shambolic hip-hop wannabe has captivated viewers at the Venice film festival.

Joaquin keeps viewers guessingMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:06PMBizarre Phoenix doco captivates Venice film festival.

Faith Evans Visits Lenny Green’s KISSing After DarkMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:05PM*R&B vocalist Faith Evans recently stopped by the Emmis Studios in New York City, to visit Lenny Green at his syndicated “KISSing After Dark” show on KISS-FM. She’d headlined Lenny’s Sixth Annual Family Day in Brooklyn’s Von King Park on August 29th. Her new single, “Gone Already,” is paving the way for the October 5th [...]

Keri Hilson, will.i.am Among Those to be Honored at 2010 BMI Urban AwardsMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:49PM*September 10th will mark the 10th annual BMI Urban Awards, featuring honorees will.i.am and Keri Hilson. An awards show, presented by U.S. performing right organization BMI, will honor the songwriters and publishers of the most performed urban songs on U.S. radio and television for the past year. The awards will be hosted by Del R. [...]

Atom.com Creates Campy Comedy Web SeriesMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:06PMTHE LEGEND OF NEIL: Atom.com's gaming spoof starring Tony Janning also satirizes male geeks. Explosive late-night comedy -- and a shot at TV. Only in a Web series would inebriation and The Legend of Zelda be a match made in heaven. But ever since a gas-station attendant woke up hungover inside the classic Nintendo game nearly two years ago, The Legend of Neil has been one of Atom.com 's most ...

The accordion gets its dueMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:01PMTwo renowned musicians heading to this week’s Guelph Jazz Festival remind us that the lowly squeezebox has an expansive range and a lot of fans

The squeezebox gets its dueMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:56PMTwo renowned musicians heading to this week’s Guelph Jazz Festival remind us that the lowly accordion has an expansive range and a lot of fans

'Shaka Zulu, Is Not A Member Of 4X4'- Duke BansonMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMWhen Richard Cobbina known as Shaka Zulu was arrested some weeks ago, some section of the public carried the story as if he is a member of the 4X4 rap trio. GhanaCelebrities.com then quickly hurried to the office of Mr. Duke Banson of Boomerang Night Club, also the manager of the rap trio.