Michael Moore Thinks Matt Damon Is Presidential Material

After recently going off on an misinformed cameraman about America's broken school system, equating Sarah Palin's Vice Presidential run to a "really bad Disney movie" during the 2008 Presidential campaign, and outwardly expressing that he "no longer hope(s) for audacity" in light of Barack Obama's disappointing tenure as President (a President he once voted for), we think it's safe to say that Matt Damon has been doing a bang-up job of disproving his dumb-as-rocks puppet persona in 'Team America: World Police' as of late. Being that he seems more well-informed than most actual politicians about some of the heated topics facing the country, not only are we increasingly impressed by what's been coming out of Damon's mouth over the past few years, but so is controversial, Oscar-winning director Michael Moore. In a recent interview with Firedoglake, Moore was asked about his thoughts on Damon's surprise turn as Hollywood's leading political pundit, and wouldn't you know it, Moore had nothing but praise for the guy. Love him or hate him, go ahead and check out what Moore had to say about Damon's chances in the world of politics. I think that he has been very courageous in not caring about who he offends by saying the things that need to be said here, and if you want to win, the Republicans have certainly shown the way -- that when you run someone who is popular, you win. Sometimes even when you run an actor, you win. And I guess I only throw his name out there because I'd like us to start thinking that way." Hard to say whether an endorsement from Michael Moore is a good thing or bad thing these days, but if Ronald Reagan could go from 'Bedtime for Bonzo' to President of the United States of America, who's to say that Damon can't follow suit? Would you vote for Matt Damon if he ran for President?Yes.No.Vote Photos courtesy of Getty Images & Chris Gordon/WireImage.com [via Firedoglake]

Lollapalooza Growing to South america in 2012

As Lollapalooza began its 20th anniversary edition Friday in Chicago, coordinators introduced worldwide expansion plans. The concert will occur in South america for the first time the coming year on April 7 and 8 at Sao Paulo's Jockey Club. It will likewise create a return visit to Santiago, Chile on March 31 and April 1. Festival founder Perry Farrell stated inside a statement, "The Brazilians possess a wealthy good reputation for celebration. As we (Lolla) can rub as well as them, there's no telling what levels that party will achieve." PHOTOS: Top Ten Greatest Compensated Artists Lollapalooza started like a touring concert in 1991 and was reborn like a destination festival in 2005 happening at Chicago's Grant Park. This season's selection boasts 130 bands on eight stages including Eminem, Foo Martial artists, Coldplay, Muse, My Morning Jacket and deadmau5. Three-day tickets for that event choose around $215, along with a record 90,000 individuals are likely to attend. The festival site continues to be broadened by 35 acres to support the larger crowd. William Morris Endeavor and C3 Presents produce the big event within the U.S. Lotus Producciones is its Chilean partner and GEO Eventos is its Brazilian partner. WME's Marc Geiger, a festival co-founder, told the La Occasions that Lollapalooza is thinking of getting another worldwide stop for 2013. Related Subjects Eminem Worldwide Coldplay Muse Lollapalooza Perry Farrell