Soul Sides — The year 2008 found me actually buying less music than in years past, although I'm sure my wife would disagree. While 2K8 wasn't a stellar year for me musically speaking, it did have some standout moments, with some coming unexpectedly.For instance,... more info

The Telegraph — A £50 million Renaissance masterpiece by Titian appears to have been saved for the nation through a £17.5 million donation from the Scottish Executive. more info

The Telegraph — A £50 million Renaissance masterpiece by Titian has been saved from being sold on the open market thanks to a £17.5 million contribution from the Scottish Executive it has been claimed. more info

Mojo 4 Music — Put another layer on, you’re going to a Northern Renaissance knees-up. more info

Associated Press — PARIS (AP) -- Researchers have found three previously unknown sketches on the back of a painting Leonardo da Vinci that may have been drawn by the Renaissance master.... more info

Perez Hilton — Unlike her shiteous ex-boyfriend, Anne Hathaway demonstrated her generous nature by helping out at the Feeding America event at the Renaissance Cafe today, Monday, in New York. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit! [Photo via Getty Images.... more info

Detroit Free Press — KEM: While it's certainly accurate to call Kem's music smooth, that shouldn't be interpreted as meaning slick. There's plenty of substance to the Detroit singer-songwriter's romantic balladry and soul stylings, which are as c... more info

Paste Magazine — Swearing at Motorists After nearly a decade, former Tribe mainman gets his long-awaited day in the sun Back when he was rockin’ the mic for A Tribe Called Quest, the man formerly known as Jonathan Davis (AKA: living hip-hop leg... more info

New York Times — The sounds of Renaissance vocal music reverberating through the Church of St. Mary the Virgin made it easy to understand why the Council of Trent tried to ban it in the 16th century. more info

ContactMusic — Hollywood actor JOHNNY DEPP has landed a challenging new role - he will star in a film based on the life of Italian Renaissance poet DANTE. Depp's production ... more info