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Madonna Never 'Acknowledged' the Gay Subculture Behind 'Vogue,' Says Film Director

'Leave It on the Floor' director Sheldon Larry chats to Spinner about his new film about ball culture and how he's giving the community there due in a way 'Vogue' queen Madonna never did. ... Read More »

Jonathan Demme Plans to Follow Up 'Journeys' With Another Neil Young Film

Hollywood filmmaker and beloved music documentary maven Jonathan Demme, who celebrated the world premier of 'Neil Young Journeys' at the TIFF Sept. 12, opens up about his hero, Neil Young. ... Read More »

Paul Williams, Legendary '70s Songwriter and 'Muppets' Guest-Star, is 'Still Alive'

Legendary singer-songwriter and TV guest star Paul Williams talks to Spinner about his new film, 'Paul Wiliams: Still Alive.' ... Read More »

The Sheepdogs Steal the Spotlight at TIFF's Festival Music House

Although headlined by Montreal rockers Sam Roberts Band, the Sheepdogs seemed to be the band to watch on the second night of TIFF's Festival Music House. ... Read More »

K'naan Kicks Off TIFF's Festival Music House With Taste of New Material

Movie mania is in full swing in Toronto thanks to TIFF, but the festival also shines the spotlight on homegrown music with the Festival Music House series, which K'naan kicked off Sept. 12. ... Read More »

'Pearl Jam Twenty' Doc Reveals Gut-Wrenching Grunge Icons to Be...Happy?

In 'Pearl Jam Twenty,' director Cameron Crowe sets out to document the often tumultuous relationship between art and commerce that has come to define Pearl Jam. ... Read More »

Cee Lo Reveals Bruno Mars' Biggest Hit Was Written for Him; Says Friends Call Him 'Grandfather Gaga' -- Exclusive Video

Cee Lo Green sat down with AOL at our TIFF party celebrating George Clooney's 'Ides of March.' In our video, the sensation weighs Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more. ... Read More »

Neil Young Surprises Pearl Jam at Toronto Concert With 15-Minute 'Keep on Rockin'

Canadian crooner Neil Young surprised the stadium-sized crowd when he joined Pearl Jam for a number during the Seattle band's Toronto concert Sept. 11. ... Read More »

Madonna Movies: From Best to Worst (Yes, There Are Some Best)

Spinner looks back on Madonna's escapades in film in honour of her latest project 'W.E.' ... Read More »

U2 TIFF Doc 'From the Sky Down' Reveals 'Achtung Baby' Secrets, But Is It Too Nice?

Spinner reviews the new U2 doc 'From the Sky Down' about the making of 'Achtung Baby' that opened the Toronto International Film Festival. ... Read More »

Eddie Vedder Recalls 'Incredibly Emotional' Moment With Kurt Cobain in 'Pearl Jam 20'

Kevin Mazur, WireImage Of all the footage journalist-turned-director Cameron Crowe ... Read More »

Cee Lo Drives TIFF Crowd Crazy at 'Ides of March' Party; Talks Movies, George Clooney

Cee Lo Green surprises the A-list crowd with a special performance at the AOL/Alliance Atlantis party in honour of 'Ides of March,' which was held Sept. 9 as part of TIFF. ... Read More »

U2 Admit They've 'Been on the Verge of Irrelevance for 20 Years'

A reflective and melancholy Bono confessed today that watching 'From the Sky Down' has forced him to confront some harsh truths about his band’s continued artistic relevance. ... Read More »

Paul McCartney's 'Emotional' 9/11 Doc 'The Love We Make' Premieres at TIFF

'The Love We Make,' Paul McCartney's harrowing 9/11 documentary, premieres Sept. 9 at TIFF. Our review is below. ... Read More »

Top Music Docs to Rock Out To

From 'Gimme Shelter' to 'The Devil and Daniel Jonston,' we've got our picks for best music documentaries. ... Read More »

'Neil Young Life' Documentary to Premiere at TIFF

Neil Young fans will be clamouring to get tickets to to the TIFF premiere of Jonathan Demme's latest flick about the 'Harvest Moon' crooner. ... Read More »