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Ramon Ramirez


Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot's news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

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Video of police shooting reportedly armed suspect in wheelchair draws national outrage

Police released 911 audio late Friday.

On Sep 26, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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10 reasons Drake and Future’s ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ is the album of the year

'Chanel No. 9, Chanel No. 5—well you got 'em both.'

On Sep 25, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Breaking down Ryan Adams’ cover album of Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’

'Style' rocks and pops like early U2, and rocks harder than even some of his own singles.

On Sep 21, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Spotify says this is America’s favorite tailgating song

The song is two Americas personified.

On Sep 18, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Lil Dicky’s ‘$ave Dat Money’ video reveals an ugly truth about hip-hop and race

Instead of saving dat money, Lil Dicky should check his privilege.

On Sep 18, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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13-year-old takes Obama to task over Ahmed Mohamed’s White House invite

'He's a Muslim kid, he fits into your agenda.'

On Sep 17, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Tom Brady just endorsed Donald Trump for president

'There would be a putting green on the White House lawn.'

On Sep 16, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Naomi Campbell attacks Instagram’s NSFW policy with stunning topless photo

Let's see how long that lasts.

On Sep 15, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Japanese beagle sets Guinness World Record for catching soccer balls between its paws

Step aside, Thibaut Courtois.

On Sep 11, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Inside the NFL’s virtual reality arms race

VR simulations are changing the way football is practiced at every level of the game.

On Aug 30, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Here’s an exclusive Daytrotter session from imminent icon rockers Palehound

Kids are alright rock.

On Aug 27, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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How rapper Kitty raised $39,000 on Kickstarter to finally make an album

She was about the quit music altogether.

On Aug 22, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Horror themes re-recorded in a major key will make you feel all warm and fuzzy

Awww.

On Aug 15, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Here’s an exclusive Daytrotter session from Texas icon Dale Watson

Meet the hardest-working man in alt-country.

On Aug 13, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Listen to this exclusive Daytrotter session from ‘Garden State’ hero Colin Hay

Breakout balladeer Colin Hay makes it rain (tears).

On Aug 9, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez