Semi Precious Weapons have been working on their third studio album in LA with producer Tricky Stewart (who boasts a résumé that includes Rihanna and Beyoncé singles). After relocating to LA, Tranter began working with Morgans Hotel Group in LA doing parties known as "HIGH KICKS."  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 12/08/11

In recent years, Marilyn Minter has shot and painted icons (Pam Anderson), stereotypes (stiletto-heeled 3 am girls), and lots of mouths spewing everything from pearls and diamonds to vodka-spiked paint. All those tropes are on display in her eponymous two-years-in-the-making exhibition, opening tonight at Salon 94's Bowery gallery.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 10/28/11

New York-based trash rock outfit Semi Precious Weapons on Lollapalooza, having Lady Gaga as an opener, and why New York hates them.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 08/09/10

Precious director Lee Daniels on blending brutal matieral, arthouse texture, and mainstream uplift.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 11/02/09

Interview Entertainment Editor Rebecca Sinn is on the ground at the Tortonto Film Festival, where Clooney and Caine are ruling the screens, while Oprah and Tyler Perry take care of the party.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 09/14/09