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Doug Dillard, Banjo Great Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 75
The bluegrass, folk and country rock worlds are in mourning today with the death of banjo player Doug Dillard at the age of 75. A spokesman told AOL's country blog, The Boot , that Dillard died Wednesday in Nashville following a lengthy illness.

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:11 -0700

Billboard Music Awards 2012 Arrivals
Spanning all genres and styles from dapper dudes to pastel princesses, check out this year's red carpet arrivals

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:20:10 -0700

Review: Shooter, RTS genres mesh in 'Starhawk'
Combo of gaming styles elevates LightBox's 'Starhawk'

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:57:46 -0700

First-person shooter design: What to save, and what to frag
While the first-person shooter is one of the most popular video game genres around, it often relies on tried and true mechanics and concepts. That reliance on stale ideas can often lead to creative stagnation. In a group interview, Gamasutra sister site IndieGames.com gathered the opinions of six independent first-person shooter developers, who discussed where the genre should innovate, and what ...

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:51:54 -0700

Show choir to perform variety of genres
Marianne Larsen had an idea last year that she hoped would provide a place and opportunity for high

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:54 -0700