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R.E.M. is a favorite band for plenty of music lovers worldwide, but students attending New York University are listening to former frontman Michael Stipe in a different capacity this fall as a professor. -
Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Matt Bellamy Design Guitars for War Child Charity Auction
The War Child project unveiled guitar designs from 16 well-known artists Monday, Oct. 6. Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe and Matt Bellamy were among those who contributed instruments that will be available for auction Nov. 9 at Bonhams New York. All proceeds will go to War Child. -
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Writes Essay About 9/11, Criticizes Bush Administration
Former R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has written an essay concerning his personal experiences with the Sept. 11 attacks and the way in which the United States responded to it, both politically and culturally. Written for artist Douglas Copeland's book Everywhere Is Anywhere Is Anything Is Everything, the essay has been republished by The Guardian today on the anniversary of the attacks. -
10 Musicians Who Have Directed Films: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, And More
Today Bruce Springsteen shared his short film/music video Hunter of Invisible Game on his website, which is his directorial debut. Springsteen is far from the first musician to direct a film, however. Here are ten more musicians who have dabbled in film directing. -
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe On HIV And LGBTQ: Why It Took The Singer Five Years To Get Tested [WATCH]
It’s been almost 15 years since R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe came out as queer. Tonight, he will appear on Logo’s Trailblazers, an event that honors the ones at stood, and continues to stand, at the forefront of the LGBTQ movement. At the event, Stipe introduced John Abadallah Wambere, a Ugandan civil rights activist who co-founded “a non-profit organization that provides medical services to gay Ugandans living with HIV and AIDS,” as Stipe put it. -
10 Indie/Alt-Rock Musicians Who Have Acted: Jack White, Björk, And More
Though plenty of pop and (especially) hip-hop stars have dabbled in acting, they're not the only musicians who have second careers as thespians. Here are ten indie rock/alternative rock musicians who have acted in films and television. -
5 Singers With Little (Or No) Experience With Instruments: Morrissey, Ozzy Osbourne, and more
If someone wants to become a musician, the very first step most people take is learning an instrument. However, these five singers found incredible fame and success, despite the fact that they have very little experience (or in some cases, no experience at all) playing a musical instrument. -
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Unveils ‘The Cold Lands’ Soundtrack, Discusses Making New Music
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe recently released the soundtrack for ‘The Cold Lands’ and discussed making new music with Salon. -
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