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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

On the Net: Mock Web sites extend sitcom gags

By Jake Coyle • March 13, 2009

Does Google inspire sharing or not?

By Jake Coyle • February 20, 2009
In this image provided by Focus Features, Colin Farrell, right, and Brendan Gleeson are shown in a scene from "In Bruges." The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture comedy or musical on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Jaap Buitendijk, The Associated Press

‘In Bruges’ emerges as unlikely Globes contender

By Jake Coyle • December 12, 2008
 

Fey, Palin top viral videos of 2008

By Jake Coyle • December 11, 2008
In this image released by FunnyorDie, Jack Black portrays Jesus in a Web video called "Prop 8: The Musical." The Associated Press

Star-studded Web video protests Proposition 8

By Jake Coyle • December 5, 2008

The 10 movies you shouldn’t watch online

By Jake Coyle • November 21, 2008
In this image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Linus, center, is shown with Charlie Brown and Lucy during a new animated webisode series for "The Peanut." The Associated Press

Good grief! New Peanuts videos released online

By Jake Coyle • November 4, 2008

No joke: Satirical paper goes election mad

By Jake Coyle • November 4, 2008
Dana Edelson, The Associated Press

Tina Fey repeats her role as Sarah Palin on ‘SNL’

By Jake Coyle • September 29, 2008
Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press

Emmy’s reality TV focus upsets audience

By Jake Coyle • September 23, 2008

Stephen Colbert to have his DNA sent into space

By Jake Coyle • September 9, 2008
Jason DeCrow, The Associated Press

Usher plans ‘One Night Stand’ tour for ladies only

By Jake Coyle • September 3, 2008
Kanye West attends a fashion show in Paris, on Feb. 28. In a rant on his blog written Tuesday, West defended himself from criticism over his delayed performance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Thibault Camus, The Associated Press

Kanye West rails against Bonnaroo criticism

By Jake Coyle • June 26, 2008
Searching for an oasis of music in southern California desert, thousands gathered Friday April 25, 2008 for the opening day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Temperatures hovered in the relatively bearable mid-90s as the notoriously hot three Chris Pizzello, The Associated Press

Tegan and Sara make on-stage banter a trademark

By Jake Coyle • April 28, 2008

Game Over: ‘The Wire’ creator David Simon reflects on the end of his show

By Jake Coyle • March 7, 2008
This undated photo released by Warner Bros. shows, from left, actors Johnny Lee Miller, Ewan McGregor, Kevin McKidd and Ewen Bremmer in a scene from the film "Trainspotting." Drugs and pop culture have had a long and healthy relationship. But despite bein Daniel Liam, The Associated Press

Meth, long the scourge of rural America, finally seeps into pop culture

By Jake Coyle • February 15, 2008
Director Jason Reitman poses for pictures during the Sundance Film Festival. Peter Kramer, The Associated Press

Hit “Juno” lands 4 Oscar nominatitons

By Jake Coyle • January 23, 2008
 

Peter Jackson to produce ‘Rings’ prequel

By Jake Coyle • December 12, 2007
Actress Nicole Kidman poses at The Waldorf Astoria in New York on Nov. 9. Her new movie "Margot at the Wedding" opens in theatres on Friday. The Associated Press

A nose for acting: Nicole Kidman seeks brave film choices, stars in two fall films

By Jake Coyle • November 16, 2007
This undated video screen shot provided by La Blogotheque shows the band Beirut performing its song "Cherbourg" in a garage in Brooklyn, N.Y., as part of the videos created by the filmmakers of La Blogotheque. The Associated Press, La Blogotheque

A day in the life of Zach Condon: Indie band Beirut creates videos for entire album

By Jake Coyle • October 26, 2007
Music group Animal Collective is photographed in New York, Oct. 4. From left are Dave Portner, Noah Lennox, Brian Weitz and Josh Dibb. Jim Cooper, The Associated Press

Don’t call them weirdos: Animal Collective aims for futuristic sounds, alien pop tunes

By Jake Coyle • October 11, 2007
Members of the bands Arcade Fire/LCD Soundsystem pose for a group photo in front of their buses at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. The two bands, Arcade Fire headed by Win Butler, wearing black vest far left in second row, and Damian Dovarganes, The Associated Press

When Indie Worlds Collide: Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem collaborate on tour

By Jake Coyle • September 28, 2007
 

New York Film Festival dominated by American directors, from Anderson to Lumet

By Jake Coyle • September 28, 2007

Media companies nix subscription charges in place of free online content with ads

By Jake Coyle • September 26, 2007

New free downloading site reflects desperation of music industry

By Jake Coyle • September 19, 2007

Don’t expect a Grammy says Gore, having triumphed at both Oscars and Emmys

By Jake Coyle • September 18, 2007

White House uses YouTube to post anti-drug campaign videos

By Jake Coyle • September 21, 2006
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