Courtney Love

Monsieur Lazhar: A Moving Schoolyard Tale From Montreal

Have A Nice Day: The 10 Best Disses, Insults and Put Downs in Song

Diss tracks have a long history, from parodies to musical attacks. They rose to prominence in the '80s, beginning with "Have A Nice Day" by Roxanne Shante and following the rise of hip hop, and storied feuds between rappers like Jay-Z and Nas played out entirely in song. Of course, you could write a ... More >>

Opening Nights: c. 1993

On River's demise, Courtney's survival, and other events of the year.

SIFF Week 1: Picks & Pans

On River's demise, Courtney's survival, and other events of the year.

Taylor Momsen's Favorite New Artist Is Soundgarden

​Taylor Momsen, the 17-year-old sloppy hot mess heir apparent to Courtney Love, recently gave Seattle grunge a shout-out when she told SPIN that her favorite new artist is Soundgarden, who originally formed in 1984, thus predating the Momsen by a decade. Said Momsen: Soundgarden. Wait . . . d ... More >>

Unreleased Cobain/Love Duet Surfaces in New Patty Schemel Documentary

​Last week at SXSW, a documentary by director P. David Ebersole called Hit So Hard world-premiered; the film is about the life of former Hole drummer Patty Schemel, who's originally from Marysville, Wash., and has thus far led a turbulent life of rock and roll and a struggle with heroin addict ... More >>

Courtney Love Wants to Snort Kurt Cobain's Ashes

​Or so she told former Village Voice writer and professional smarm Neil Strauss after offering him a line too. At least she wanted to snort him with a metal straw--no rolled-up $20s for this rock icon's mortal remains!

Today in Sex: Courtney Love Drunk and Butt-Naked on the Internet (Again)

​Dear Courtney Love, I get it. You're a rebel in Louboutins. An enigma with collagen-packed lips and a closet full of couture. A rock star, a fashion muse, a businesswoman, a mother ... mother to a child who lost her dad and was forced to emancipate herself from her only living parent because ... More >>

The Smashing Pumpkins

​Dear Courtney Love, I get it. You're a rebel in Louboutins. An enigma with collagen-packed lips and a closet full of couture. A rock star, a fashion muse, a businesswoman, a mother ... mother to a child who lost her dad and was forced to emancipate herself from her only living parent because ... More >>

9 Things I Learned--About Courtney, Born Anchors, Pink Unicorns, and More--At Bumbershoot 2010

Laura MusselmanHoled played the Bumbershoot Mainstage on Sunday evening.​1. Pink unicorns on sticks have better taste than you think. I was skeptical when he showed up at Atlas Sound, and not moved when he appeared at Neko Case. But that guy was right down front for Mary J. Blige. Solid. 2. B ... More >>

Tonight: Ear Candy's Official Bumbershoot Kickoff Party at the High Dive, Dave Mustaine Book Signing at U Book Store, Slayer Megadeth at the WaMu Theater

Doron Gild​Ear Candy's Official Bumbershoot Kickoff Party. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., 632-0212. 9 p.m. $10. What better way to kick off Bumbershoot weekend than with a solid lineup drawn from all corners of the local soundscape? The Macklemore-hosted and festival-condoned kickoff event opens ... More >>

Dave Mustaine

Doron Gild​Ear Candy's Official Bumbershoot Kickoff Party. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., 632-0212. 9 p.m. $10. What better way to kick off Bumbershoot weekend than with a solid lineup drawn from all corners of the local soundscape? The Macklemore-hosted and festival-condoned kickoff event opens ... More >>

The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

Doron Gild​Ear Candy's Official Bumbershoot Kickoff Party. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., 632-0212. 9 p.m. $10. What better way to kick off Bumbershoot weekend than with a solid lineup drawn from all corners of the local soundscape? The Macklemore-hosted and festival-condoned kickoff event opens ... More >>

Scarlett Johansson Talks Playing Courtney Love in Cobain Biopic

Scarlett and Courtney. See the resemblance?​Courtney Love's been gabbing about the possible upcoming Kurt Cobain biopic a lot lately (maybe to detract attention from the bad press Hole's new record's been getting?) - she doesn't want Robert Pattinson to play Kurt. She wants James McAvoy. She w ... More >>

Kurt

Scarlett and Courtney. See the resemblance?​Courtney Love's been gabbing about the possible upcoming Kurt Cobain biopic a lot lately (maybe to detract attention from the bad press Hole's new record's been getting?) - she doesn't want Robert Pattinson to play Kurt. She wants James McAvoy. She w ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Avi Buffalo, Korn, Regina Spektor, and 50 Rich People in Music

​-- Pitchfork: Avi Buffalo's self-titled debut was awarded a nice 7.9 on Pitchfork. (Courtney Love's Nobody's Daughter was given a 2.9. Ay.) -- Kerrang!: Korn is jumping on the bandwagon of Bands That Shouldn't Reunite and has confirmed a track list for their ninth studio album, Korn III: Rem ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Notes on New Music on the Way From The National, Hole, Rufus Wainwright, and Victor Shade

Sylvere H.The National​-- Spin: The new Hole album (Hole being Courtney Love and a fresh cast) is called Nobody's Daughter and will be released in April 27 via Mercury/IDJ. -- Pitchfork: The Germans won't let Peaches perform Jesus Christ Superstar. -- NME: The new Rufus Wainwright album, All ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Eminem's Therapist, Merle Haggard's Playing EQC, and Another Sasquatch! 2010 Rumor

Jenny JimenezMerle Haggard at The Paramount on Feb. 11, 2007.​-- LiveDaily: Lucky us: Merle Haggard's playing the Emerald Queen Casino on April 30. -- Billboard: Elton John's helping Eminem with his drug problems. -- Nada Surf covers Moody Blues and Depeche Mode on their new covers album, if ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Jimmy Cliff and ABBA Headed For Rock Hall, M. Bison's Gear Gets Pinched

​-- The Star-Ledger: An LA judge gave custody of Frances Bean Cobain to her grandmother. Courtney Love's lawyers say this is exactly what the 17 year old wanted. -- Guardian: It appears that John Frusciante has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers to focus on his solo career. The dude's not bad on ... More >>

A.M. Music News: Crosby, Gibbs, and Elf Play L.A., Johnny Marr Cribs Coming to The Showbox

The Cribs play The Showbox at The Market on January 30.​-- LiveDaily: The Johnny Marr-era The Cribs are coming to The Showbox at the Market on January 30. -- Stereogum: David Crosby joined husband/elf duo Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel at the WTF! Festival. -- Rolling Stone: Courtney Love r ... More >>

GSX Got What They Came For

The Cribs play The Showbox at The Market on January 30.​-- LiveDaily: The Johnny Marr-era The Cribs are coming to The Showbox at the Market on January 30. -- Stereogum: David Crosby joined husband/elf duo Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel at the WTF! Festival. -- Rolling Stone: Courtney Love r ... More >>

Star-Crossed Lovers

The Cribs play The Showbox at The Market on January 30.​-- LiveDaily: The Johnny Marr-era The Cribs are coming to The Showbox at the Market on January 30. -- Stereogum: David Crosby joined husband/elf duo Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel at the WTF! Festival. -- Rolling Stone: Courtney Love r ... More >>

A to B

The Cribs play The Showbox at The Market on January 30.​-- LiveDaily: The Johnny Marr-era The Cribs are coming to The Showbox at the Market on January 30. -- Stereogum: David Crosby joined husband/elf duo Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel at the WTF! Festival. -- Rolling Stone: Courtney Love r ... More >>

Notable Shows

The Cribs play The Showbox at The Market on January 30.​-- LiveDaily: The Johnny Marr-era The Cribs are coming to The Showbox at the Market on January 30. -- Stereogum: David Crosby joined husband/elf duo Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel at the WTF! Festival. -- Rolling Stone: Courtney Love r ... More >>

Courtney Love

"What the hell is Tim what's-his-name's obsession with dissing Courtney Love? He puts out a rerun of this story biyearly, it seems."

The Drug Issue

"What the hell is Tim what's-his-name's obsession with dissing Courtney Love? He puts out a rerun of this story biyearly, it seems."

Living Proof

The Distillers wring punk pleasure from tabloid drama.

A DOON farewell, a Sasquatch recap, more.

The Distillers wring punk pleasure from tabloid drama.

Holy statutory, Batman

Winona rocks the cradle, plus news on Interpol,

Days of Our Nights

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Courtney's dog days, plus bits on the Cure, Iggy, and more.

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Rhymes with Seltzer

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Strokes make a video; Doors make a comeback, sorta.

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Days of our nights

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

To be and not to be

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Days of our nights

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Days of our nights

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

Days of our nights

Lollapalooza and the Dandy Warhols return, Hot Hot Heat get wild, plus more on Jack White, the Gits, etc.

The myth of St. Kurt

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

The Culture Bunker

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

Days of our nights

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

The Culture Bunker

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

The Culture Bunker

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

Fred & Courtney.

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

Live through this

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

Radio daze, a gaggle of parties, The The

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

Drinkin' with the kids.

Charles Cross' new book explores the dark side of Kurt Cobain.

Fall arts preview

Film picks

The Hole Truth

Courtney and company see how low they can go.

Love, among the ruins

The new documentary 'Kurt and Courtney' swims with the bottom-feeders.