REPORT: Steve Carell Will Appear in Super-Sized 'Office' Series Finale [UPDATED]

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May 6, 2013

by Variance Staff

Despite numerous previous reports to the contrary, now comes news that Steve Carell will in fact appear in the series finale of The Office. In a conference call with reporters last week, executive producer Greg Daniels tried to silence discussion of a Carell comeback, referring to his previous statements that he and the actor agreed Michael Scott had already received his own proper goodbye back in 2011, but it appears he was choosing his words carefully.

Justin Timberlake Announces '20/20 Experience' World Tour

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May 6, 2013

by Variance Staff

Following the previously announced Legends of the Summer Tour with Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake has confirmed a more extensive set of solo dates in what he's calling “The 20/20 Experience World Tour.” The news follows the singer's revelation on Sunday that the second part of The 20/20 Experience will arrive on Sept. 30. His new trek will kick off shortly afterward on Halloween night in Montreal.

Justin Timberlake's '20/20 Experience' Part Two Coming in September

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May 5, 2013

by Variance Staff

After a very successful comeback and a multi-week reign atop the charts, Justin Timberlake's 20/20 Experience, the highest-selling album of the year, will see its companion set released this fall. After both Timberlake and Roots drummer Questlove confirmed a second part to the album, the former revealed on Sunday that the new collection of songs will arrive on Sept. 30.

Sigur Rós to Guest Star, Contribute Music on 'Simpsons' Season Finale

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May 3, 2013

by Variance Staff

The Simpsons will again venture to Iceland in its upcoming season finale, and Sigur Rós has been tapped to guest star and contribute original music. In what should be an interesting way to close out the animated comedy's 24th season, the two-part finale will follow Carl Carlson (who's said to have roots in Iceland) on a trip back to his native country. Somehow, that leads to an appearance by the post-rock band.

Bumbershoot Lineup: Death Cab, Kendrick Lamar, MGMT, Tegan & Sara And More

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May 3, 2013

by Variance Staff

Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival has announced its 2013 lineup. The event, which takes place Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at Seattle Center, will include Death Cab for Cutie performing Transatlanticism, Kendrick Lamar, MGMT, Tegan & Sara, The Zombies, Alt-J, Deerhunter, Crystal Castles, Gary Numan, Joey Bada$$, Eric Burdon, Bob Mould, Charli XCX, Heart, Matt and Kim, Ra Ra Riot, The Joy Formidable, Allen Stone, ZZ Ward and more.

ACL Teases fun., Grouplove For 2013

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May 3, 2013

by Variance Staff

Ahead of Tuesday's lineup announcement, Austin City Limits Music Festival has teased some of the roster by placing a series of mysterious ads in local newspaper The Austin Chronicle's classifieds section this week. The ads reveal fun., Grouplove, Shovels & Rope and True Believers as performers during this year's two-weekend fest, which runs Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13 in Austin's Zilker Park.

Electric Daisy Carnival Lineup Revealed

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May 2, 2013

by Variance Staff

Las Vegas-based festival Electric Daisy Carnival has announced the lineup for the 2013 event, and many electronic heavy hitters are onboard. EDC, which is set for June 21-23 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, will include appearances by Avicii, Tiësto, Avicii, Calvin Harris, Armin Van Buuren, Empire of the Sun, Skrillex and Boys Noize’s Dog Blood top this year's list.

Major Lazer, Afrojack, Boys Noize, A-Trak, La Roux, AraabMUZIK, Richie Hawtin, Rusko, Booka Shade, Carl Cox, Knife Party, The Bloody Beetroots, Kaskade, Benny Benassi, Dillon Francis, Zeds Dead, Hardwell, Eric Prydz, Baauer, Fedde Le Grand, Porter Robinson, Thomas Gold, Just Blaze, Flosstradamus, Crookers, 12th Planet and others will also perform.

Fleetwood Mac Releases 'Extended Play' EP

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April 30, 2013

by Variance Staff

Fleetwood Mac has released the EP they teased earlier this month. As we previously reported, Lindsey Buckingham revealed a few weeks ago during one of their first shows of the current tour that a new collection of songs would soon arrive. Of the new music, he said, "It's the best stuff we’ve done in a long time."

'Annie' Reboot Looks to Cast Jamie Foxx

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April 29, 2013

by Variance Staff

After months of delays, it appears Jay-Z and Will Smith's Annie reboot is inching closer to production. As progress continues to be made behind the scenes, now comes word that Jamie Foxx is being linked to the Daddy Warbucks character (now called Benjamin Stacks—a reference to Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's face on the $100 bill).

Pusha T's 'My Name is My Name' to Release July 16

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April 29, 2013

by Variance Staff

Pusha T announced on Monday a release date for his forthcoming debut album, My Name is My Name. Appearing on 106 & Park, the rapper revealed the set will arrive July 16 via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam.

Outside Lands: Paul McCartney, Phoenix, Nine Inch Nails Headlining

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April 16, 2013

by Variance Staff

Paul McCartney has added another date to his growing tour schedule; meanwhile, the Year of Phoenix continues, as the French foursome joins the former Beatle to top this year's Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, which is slated for August 9-11 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Also at the top of the bill are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Gotye Climbs Charts; Will Be April Variance Cover Story

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March 27, 2013

by Variance Staff

As a banner year only gets better for Australian singer Gotye, Variance is excited to announce that the man behind one of the year's most popular songs will be on the cover of the upcoming April issue, which will be released on Sunday. His hit single, "Somebody That I Used to Know" (feat. Kimbra), continues its climb on the charts this week--with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. (The video for the surprise hit currently has a staggering 131 million views on YouTube.)