When Willie Nelson Got Stoned at the White House
Willie Nelson likes to be coy when asked about the story that he smoked pot on the roof of the White House during the Carter presidency. But he's admitted it in the past and once again in his new book
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Leftover Salmon Peaks with 'High Country'
Released late last year, Leftover Salmon's "High Country" is No. 1 on jambands.com's album chart. After 25 years, the Boulder-based jam band is still making their signature homegrown bluegrass music
Obama: Marijuana Legalization Is a Low Priority
In an interview with Vice, Pres. Obama is predictably pro-marijuana decriminalization but not so hot about legalizing it. He says pot should be "at the bottom" of important issues after "climate change, the economy, jobs, war and peace."
Obama Delivers Pot Joke at Gridiron Club Soirée
Last night, at a dinner attended by journalists at the Gridiron Club in Washington, DC, Pres. Obama compared it to his previous appearance at the tony event in 2013. “I’m not saying I’m any funnier,” he smiled. “I’m saying weed is now legal in DC.”
New High Tune from Kacey Musgraves: 'Biscuits'
Kacey Musgraves' follow-up to her hugely successful "Same Trailer, Different Park" is due out this spring. The album's first single, "Biscuits," advises to "smoke your own smoke." It's written by Musgraves, Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.
DC Bans Pot Clubs, Activists Threaten Protest
A battle is shaping up in Washington, DC over the City Council's decision to ban marijuana use in bars and at private events. Initiative 71 supporters say they may protest the decision with a massive smoke-out on Apr. 20.
Kelly Ripa Gets Wasted on 'Broad City'
The next-to-last episode of Season 2 of Comedy Central's hit distaff series "Broad City" features Kelly Ripa playing herself. She rolls one up and lights a joint as Abbi watches incredulously.
2 Chainz's 24-Karat Gold Joint
"This is the caviar of joints," rapper 2 Chainz declares as he smokes a spliff filled with $800 weed. The paper is 24-carat edible gold leaf, like the wraps Miley Cyrus sells at her shows.
Shootout at the Cannabis Corral: Mason Tvert vs. Sheriff Justin Smith
The latest sticky wicket in Colorado is six sheriffs who are suing to overturn the state's marijuana legalization law passed by voters in 2012. In a TV debate, MPP's Mason Tvert cxhided Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith, "If you care about federal law, run for Congress."
1970 Flashback: 'Gimme Shelter'
Albert Maysles, who co-directed "Gimme Shelter" with his brother David and Charlotte Zwerin in 1970, passed away on Mar. 5. He was 88. "Gimme Shelter" is considered one of the great rock documentaries of all time.