MIA's Opener: Julian Assange

MIA's Matangi tour launched Friday night in New York City, and there was an unexpected opening act: Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder Skyped in from the Ecuadorian embassy in London so he could address the audience via video, Rolling Stone reports. "I have become a fan of MIA because I think she is the most courageous woman working in western music, without exception," he said during the 10-minute talk. He went on to discuss press freedom and privacy, particularly in light of the recent NSA leaks. (More MIA stories.)