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I don't really get why everyone keeps talking shit about M.I.A. I was watching the new (not Hype Williams-directed) video for XXO on Vulture, whose resident blogger seems to be offended by M.I.A. not smiling throughout the video. Really? That's your critique? You have to smile in a video to make it?

If those Hollywood types think they can make me post a viral for their new movie "The Other Guys" with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg just because Eva Mendes is in it and (kind of) singing and (kind of) dancing with Cee-Loo Green, they're... well... completely right!

Charlie White makes things that are disturbing to look at. His photographs and videos seem intent on destroying innocence. Looking at them turns you into an accomplice. Make the jump to see his latest video for Interpol: 'Lights'.

Opinions differ on the new Scott-Heron album "I'm New Here". I was talking to Theophilus London about it the day before his gig and he thought it was a hipster make-over of someone who didn't need a make-over. I agree. But I also think we should be thankful for him being able to release matrial at all, kids discovering his music and you cannot deny there are some standout tracks to be cherished by fans and newbies alike. The title track is special to me because we've just moved house and I'm a sucker for 'this-track-was-made-for-my-life-right-now-I-swear!' moments.