It may not be a good movie, but it’s awesome summer fun.

The Washington Post reports today that Congress is set to vote on a landmark resolution to allow the likes of Snoop, Green Day, Kylie Minogue, and scores of other popular musicians to perform on the Capitol grounds for Live Earth, Al Gore’s series of global-warming awareness concerts. Concurrent Resolution 17 was introduced in the Senate yesterday by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). Live Earth, which is scheduled for July 7th,…

We were overwhelmed by the response to our Annie ticket contest. Nearly fifty folks entered, and we enjoyed ourselves heartily looking over your Annie mashups. This list was narrowed to twenty entries, which were then given to the editorial staff for a vote. First, for your reading pleasure, we present some non-winning, enjoyable runners-up. Best to Receive No Votes from the Editors: – Ted Kowalsky (and you have to follow the link) – “A sumptuous…

MONDAY: >> Hit up Fort Reno to catch performances by Partyline, teenage popsters Lemonface (at right), and Five Four. Things get started at 7:15 p.m. TUESDAY: >> The Bluestate DJs bring their patented mix of pop, indie and all-around danceable tunes to Saint-Ex. Bonus: it’ll be a celebration of DCist Kyle’s birthday! 9 p.m., free. >> Italian-Icelandic singer/songwriter Emiliana Torrini, who’s written tunes for Kylie Minogue and Thievery Corporation, comes to Iota. 8:30 p.m., $10….