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Marina Galperina

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Marina writes film and music video-related posts and assists editorially. She also writes for the culture blog Animal New York and elsewhere, whenever Damien Hirst allusions in a Jay-Z music video need gentle mocking.

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'Rocker Clogger' Girl Makes a Viral Splash by Stomping to the Cure, Johnny Cash
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'Rocker Clogger' Girl Makes a Viral Splash by Stomping to the Cure, Johnny Cash

YouTube | Redferns She calls herself the "Rocker Clogger." Somewhere in Central Georgia, this 17-year-old with a penchant for the Cure, Siousxie and the Banshees, Adam Ant and David Bowie is clog-dancing her heart out to hits of yore. We love viral videos, so, naturally, we caught up with the teenage YouTube sensation to talk '80s music and, ...

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Jim Morrison's California Home Damaged in Arson Attack

Estate of Edmund Teske/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The former home of Doors frontman and poet Jim Morrison was set on fire early this morning in Los Angeles. This was just one of the 19 arson attacks that took place overnight in Hollywood. The dramatic fire engulfed portions of the house and nearby residences. The shared celebrated ...

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Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill and Wife to Have Child

Theo Wargo, WireImage Happy news for Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and his model wife Lily Aldridge. "We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child together," the couple who married earlier this year have just announced. "We can't wait to meet the new addition to our family." Lily, best known for her career as ...

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Steven Tyler Engaged? Ring Spotted on Girlfriend's Finger

Getty Images Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and his long-time beau Erin Brady were spotted in Maui on Christmas Day with a new accessory. TMZ reports that it's more than rock star bling and that the 63-year-old 'American Idol' judge and his 38-year-old girlfriend are engaged, according to anonymous sources. After two failed marriages and ...

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Win a Fleetwood Mac 'Rumours' LP Signed by Mick Fleetwood

Michael Ochs Archives Still waiting on a new Fleetwood Mac tour? Join the club. Members of the legendary rock group have said that they'll be on the road next year, but we've still yet to hear any concrete plans. But oh well. It's the holiday season, and that means Spinner has some gifts for you. This time, we're giving away two vinyl ...

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Win the Beach Boys' 'SMiLE Sessions' Box Set! -- Enter Now

©2011 GuyWebster.com - Courtesy of Brian Wilson Archive This fall, the Beach Boys released 'The SMiLE Sessions,' the closest approximation to what would have been their abandoned 1967 LP 'Smile.' That "new" record, combined with the recent announcement that the Beach Boys were reuniting for a 50th-anniversary tour, certainly made this a ...

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Win Signed Dave Matthews Posters!

Getty Images This past summer, Dave Matthews Band hit the road with a stacked lineup for the inaugural DMB Caravan festival. Stopping for three days at a time in Atlantic City, Chicago, New York and George, Wash., the band played to thousands of devoted fans and teamed with the Brita FilterForGood Music Project to save the equivalent of ...

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