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Alex Nauth blows a hot trumpet with Foxy Shazam

May 14
One group of guys who exude all the qualities of classic rock and then some is the band known as Foxy Shazam. Their latest album, "The Church of Rock and Roll" strikes red hot. EDGE spoke to band member Alex Nauth.

(Left to right:) Journey band member Neal Schon, filmmaker Ramona S. Diaz, new lead singer Arnel Pineda

Just a Singer in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band

MOVIES | By Roberto Friedman | May 16
For their closing night film, the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival’s presentation of Ramona S. Diaz’s documentary Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey seemed like the ultimate feel-good movie.

The cover to this week’s New Yorker

Obama’s Historic Moment Makes Magazine Covers

CULTURE | By Jason St. Amand | May 15
A number of magazine covers turned heads this week including Newsweek’s, which called President Obama the country’s first gay president. But James Buchanan may beg to differ.

’Battleship’ Premiere, Rihanna’s Acting Debut

CELEBRITIES | May 15
Rihanna makes her acting debut in "Battleship," the summer blockbuster also stars Taylor Kitsch & Liam Neeson. Scott Edward reports from the L.A. premiere of the action flick.

Will Smith

Will Smith Backs Obama’s Gay Marriage Stance

CELEBRITIES | May 15
Will Smith says he supports U.S. President Barack Obama’s position on gay marriage.

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