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CNN: Women flock to ‘handsome’ gorilla
A gem from the fine journalists at CNN…”Zookeepers at a zoo in Japan say an 18-year-old gorilla named Shabani has become popular with young women.”
Punchlines for Progress: Remixed Comedy
Mash Up documentary ‘Punchlines for Progress: Why Jon Stewart is one of the most trusted men in America.‘ uses a variety of media sources to document the role of the ‘court jester’. Featuring poignant and hilarious interviews with the likes of John Stewart, George Carlin, Lenny Bruce and many more celebrating the robust history of American satire and freedom of speech. Created by Marie Wustner.
Prince: Hunting for his secret vault
The BBC’s Mobeen Azhar heads to Minneapolis in search of Prince’s mythical secret vault of unreleased music.
Prince is notorious for keeping the lid on his videos as well as music. Here are some more rare gems from Prince’s also elusive digital video appearances.
First, a full 1982 performance at the Capitol Theater in New Jersey.
and bonus jam video with Tom Petty and others from the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison.