DrownedInSound — The acclaimed author and the legendary film director have a chat about the latter's new spoken-word record more info

Chicago Tribune — An icon not only of the shock and trash cinema that marked the beginning of his creative grip over the mind America's young and world-weary, John Waters has cultivated a road persona that's as much the man playing himself as he is an honest, earnest ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Granta has announced its latest crop of Great Young American Novelists. The Guardian examined what the list means about America. Literary Hub added to the list. Paste listed the best indie folk albums. Literary Hub and Salon interviewed John Waters..... more info

Dlisted — Jack Nicholson (80) Machine Gun Kelly (27) Tyra Sanchez (29) Amber Heard (31) Amelle Berrabah (33) Michelle Ryan (33) Cassidy Freeman (35) Shavo Odadjian (43) Willie Robertson (45) Ingo Rademacher (46) Eric Mabius (46) Sherri Shephard (50) Sheryl Lee... more info

Stereogum — Burger Boogaloo has become a staple of the East Bay music scene. This year, the Burger Records-hosted festival will be celebrating their 5th year at Oakland's Mosswood Park with an impressively stacked lineup headlined by Iggy Pop and the Buzzcocks. ... more info

Consequence of Sound — John Waters once again hosts Burger Records' beloved punk festival. more info

Uncut — We're after your questions for the Pope of Trash... Photo by T S/KEYSTONE USA/REX/Shutterstock We're after your questions for the Pope of Trash... The post Ask John Waters! appeared first on Uncut. more info

CNN Showbiz — For John Waters, "Hairspray" is the story he keeps returning to. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Also: John Waters, Menorah Horah, Murray Hill, Justin Vivian Bond, Cyndi Lauper, Kacey Musgraves, and more. Continue reading… more info

Chicago Tribune — When I first met "Henry" in 1986 he was plastered to a light pole. He was there in the form of his face on a flier announcing his appearance in the Chicago International Film Festival in "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer." On the flier was a quote ... more info