Has politics weighed on Oscars race? Feb. 20, 2013 - 06:15AM JST ( 3 ) Perhaps it is no surprise, given that 2012 was a US election year, but this year's Oscars crop includes a heavy dose of politics -- which has arguably influenced Hollywood's top awards race. From gun control advocates blasting blood-spattered "Django Unchained," to rows over CIA torture… Read
It was 50 years ago today: '60s icons still rocking Opinions Jun. 03, 2012 - 06:00AM JST ( 7 Comments ) The Beach Boys release their first album of new songs in years this week to mark their 50th birthday -- joining an elite band of icons celebrating half a century of music that still rocks… Read