music History of Prisencolinensinainciusol, the gibberish English song that charmed Italy and the world Thom Dunn

music The "Sudden Singer" spreads operatic joy wherever he goes Jennifer Sandlin

dogs Watch Jared Leto doing his makeup to match Tika the "fashionista Italian greyhound" Jennifer Sandlin

fashion Tika is a fabulous "fashionista Italian greyhound" Jennifer Sandlin

politics Italy's fascist, racist prime minister sues singer Brian Molko for calling her fascist, racist Rob Beschizza

music Watch spectacular musicians Andrew Bird and Jonathan Richman perform together in Bird's living room Jennifer Sandlin

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short films Watch a once-lost silent neorealist gangster movie made by the Clash Thom Dunn