It’s a hard knock life: SXSW’s hip-hop success stories

Julie Sprankles — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Many a young rapper has been born out of hardship, turning to music for catharsis. For these four hip-hop artists who personify such struggles, the road to SXSW was no easy street.

Surviving SXSW: The apps you need

Julie Sprankles — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0800

If you're planning on rocking out all week long during Austin's highly anticipated annual South by Southwest music and film festival, we recommend downloading the following phone apps to maximize your fun and minimize potential frustrations.

What the heck is SXSW (aka South by Southwest)?

Kat Hobza — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Staying in the know is tricky these days, especially when it comes to entertainment. It’s everywhere — cable TV, the internet, and events. How can anyone possible stay hip when it comes to knowing what all the cool kids know? You can’t. That’s why we’re here. Here’s what you need to know about SXSW…

An Insider's Guide to Austin, Texas

Shayla Martin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:45:00 -0800

Heading to Austin for this year's South by Southwest Festival? Be sure to check out these must-visit spots to stay, play and eat.

The SXSW pet scene

Virginia Chavez — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:38:00 -0800

Headed to enjoy a week of music and film at the Austins' South by Southwest festival? The world’s music capital that vows to keep things weird also proudly ranks among the top 10 pet-friendly cites in the nation and SXSW offers no exceptions. If your pet loves crowd surfing as much as you do, we’ve got the lowdown on the best pet friendly locales in town.

Foo Fighters rock SXSW with a secret show

Deanna Barnert — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:39:00 -0700

Austin's South by Southwest Music and Media Conference is all about networking, partying and, most of all, rocking out. After premiering the new documentary Foo Fighters: Back and Forth, lead singer Dave Grohl and his band got in on the party with a secret, surprise show!

Jake Gyllenhaal gets in bathroom fight at SXSW

Jenna Busch — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:17:00 -0700

Jake Gyllenhaal had a little run-in with a guy doing just that at the SXSW film festival. Can't a guy hit the john without having his picture taken?

South by Southwest film festival announces lineup

Jenna Busch — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:30:00 -0800

The South by Southwest film festival in Austin, Texas is getting more influential every year. Haven't heard of SXSW? Well, it's certainly going to get press this year with Mel Gibson's film The Beaver premiering. The festival has just announced its lineup. We'll tell you all about it.

Mel Gibson’s The Beaver premiering at South by Southwest

Jenna Busch — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:11:00 -0800

Are you missing your daily updates on Mel Gibson? Well, we've got one for you that doesn't involve Gibson saying anything heinous. Don't faint. It looks like The Beaver, his new film with Jodie Foster, will be premiering at the South by Southwest festival this March. So, would you pay to see it when it hits theaters?