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Yes, Fiona Apple’s SXSW Performances Really Have Been Mind-blowing
A critic bears witness to a genuinely staggering level of emotional sensitivity.
By Nitsuh AbebeWatch Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘This Land Is Your Land’ With Arcade Fire, Tom Morello at SXSW
They reallly jam on that thing.
By Zach DionneBuzz Rappers Thrive at SXSW
Action Bronson and Mr. Mothafuckin exQuire get over — plus word-of-mouth raves for Fiona Apple, Titus Andronicus ... and Carson Daly.
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Fiona Apple Played Some New Songs at SXSW Last Night
Hear "Anything We Want."
By Amanda DobbinsThe Perfect Anti-SXSW Band: Future of the Left
A little punk attitude leavens the atmosphere of monetization.
By Nitsuh AbebeJay-Z Played SXSW, and You Can Watch the Whole Show
Convenient!
By Amanda DobbinsSee Olivia Munn’s Cheeky Response to Her Leaked Pics Scandal
"Some of those pictures weren't even me," says Munn. "I mean, you can't even see my penis … and it's pretty big for an Asian. Sheesh."
By Eliot GlazerSXSW: Seth MacFarlane Says Flintstones Reboot on Track
Spoke at SXSW about drawing Fred, Wilma as a 2-year-old.
See the Exclusive Poster for the Crazy SXSW Comedy Small Apartments
Starring the totally normal cast of Matt Lucas, Billy Crystal, James Marsden, Johnny Knoxville, and Dolph Lundgren.
By Kyle BuchananSXSW Brings Lana Del Rey Aboard
Hot off that not-hot SNL showing!
By J. Paul O'ConnorCabin in the Woods to Open SXSW
Lena Dunham's new show will premiere there, too.
By Kyle BuchananGreta Gerwig on Russell Brand, What’s Wrong With Romantic Comedies, and How to Build the Perfect Pandora Station
It begins with Toto's "Africa" ...
By Logan HillWhy Everybody Loves Odd Future
The level of energy surrounding the L.A. hip-hop collective at SXSW last week was incredibly high.
By Nitsuh AbebeSXSW Diary: Hip-Hop Confronts Middle Age
Our critic sees Yelawolf, Mac Miller, the Joy Formidable, and Raphael Saadiq in Austin.
By Nitsuh AbebeSee Jack White’s Parking-Lot Performance at SXSW
Just like the real thing, minus barbecue.
By Amanda DobbinsLogan Hill, SXSW Film Juror, Explains Why You Need to Watch for Award-Sweeper Natural Selection
The ambitious sperm-donor/odd-couple comedy tries many things, and succeeds at all of them. And we have a clip.
By Logan HillJake Gyllenhaal Gets in Bathroom Brawl at SXSW
Because someone tried to take a picture of him at the urinal.
By Kyle BuchananSXSW Will Premiere Conan O’Brien Tour Documentary
As well as Jodie Foster's 'The Beaver.'
By Kyle BuchananJake Gyllenhaal’s Source Code Will Open SXSW
The Duncan Jones–directed sci-fi film will debut at the popular Austin festival in March.
By Kyle Buchanan