Topic: David Byrne

Lady Gaga and 15 Other Musicians Who Have Guest Starred On ‘The Simpsons’

Lady Gaga and 15 Other Musicians Who Have Guest Starred On 'The Simpsons'
The White Stripes
Elvis Costello, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Tom Petty, Keith Richards, and Brian Setzer
Aerosmith
Britney Spears
Flight of the Conchords

I suppose it was inevitable: Lady Gaga just finished recording her lines for an appearance she’ll be making on The Simpsons. Though apparently it was a little nerve-wracking for her– singing does not equal voiceovers, apparently– she seems pretty psyched about it; she told EW, “My dad’s probably going to do 80 backflips when the episode comes out.” Which, by the way, will be the spring of 2012 with the episode “Lisa Goes Gaga.” But as you may well know, The Simpsons has a long and storied history of rendering not just actors and comedians, but also musicians in animated form. Though tuest-his is by no means a comprehensive list, here’s a guide to some of the more entertaining choices of musicians who have guest-starred on The Simpsons. More »

Art Crush: David Byrne’s Fake iPhone Apps

Art Crush: David Byrne's Fake iPhone Apps

Talking Heads founder David Byrne is perpetually up to something cool. If he’s not singing backing vocals on Arcade Fire records or writing his New York Times column about cycling (seriously), he’s creating wry and topical art. His latest offering is this series of fake iPhone apps which will be seen in a group show called “Social Media” alongside works by artists including Miranda July and Christopher Baker.
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Tickets On Sale

Tickets On Sale

The following shows are on sale now: David Lynch Foundation Benefit with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ben Harper, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Bettye LaVette, Sheryl Crow, Eddie Vedder, Donovan, and Moby at Radio City Music Hall on April 4 … More »

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