tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49367628135552421612023-11-16T02:59:42.470-05:00nodnarbbrandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-57284102392456401282009-09-14T09:25:00.007-04:002009-09-14T10:32:40.680-04:00VMA 2009 Post Coverage<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Another September, another MTV Video Music Awards broadcast. I'm sure MTV execs long for the days when an audience can be shocked by a pop star in a wedding dress writhing on the floor making sexually suggestive moves. Or even for the days when that same pop star can wow audiences by kissing two women. Alas, those days are gone. Our generation is perpetually unimpressed. But, here's what might have caught your attention this year.<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/vma-2009-post-coverage.html">Continue reading...</a><br /></div><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-aFfb_hWtGo&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-aFfb_hWtGo&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object><br />Of course, no award show could have ignored the biggest thing to happen to pop culture this year: Michael Jackson's death. The tribute to the King of pop was thorough and momentous including a grand speech by Madonna, choreography to some of Michael's greatest hits including <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thriller</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Bad</span>, and, an icon in her own right, Janet Jackson performing <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Scream</span> alongside Michael. Say whatever you will, and much has been said, but there will never be another.<br /><br /><object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2yOOPHe3QHU&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2yOOPHe3QHU&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object><br />The night took a negative turn shortly thereafter when Taylor Swift was awarded Best Female Video. Kanye West took Taylor's win over fellow nominee Beyoncé as a personal affront and took it upon himself to interrupt her acceptance speech, grab the mike from her hands and proclaim that Beyoncé had one of the greatest videos of all time. While what he said was 100% right, how he went about it was 100% wrong: it was incredibly disrespectful to everyone involved, but especially to 19-year-old Taylor. Kanye is an insufferable piece of shit.<br /><br /><object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p-Ig38qaUxE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p-Ig38qaUxE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object><br />Beyoncé later went on to win Video of the Year for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Single Ladies</span> and allowed Taylor another shot at her acceptance speech. Leave it to Kanye to make me feel sympathetic towards Taylor Swift (I really don't like that little girl very much).<br /><br /><object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V90v86uIn5o&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V90v86uIn5o&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object><br />The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Twilight</span> cast (who all looked absolutely miserable) was in attendance to premiere the extended trailer for their impending sequel, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">New Moon</span>. Not gonna lie, it looks great. Can't wait to see the scenes with the Volturi. And, dear me, did you SEE Edward with his shirt off?! Good heavens.<br /><br /><object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVMrirZbNVc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVMrirZbNVc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object><br />Finally, Lady GaGa's performance, even after all the hype, was absolutely incredible.<br />Her vocals were the best I've ever heard them, the set was amazing, the concept brilliantly executed. Awesome, awesome. It's crazy to think that this is her first VMAs and she's only been in the spotlight for a year's time. She's so ahead of the game.<br /><br />That's pretty much it for this year. Not the worst, not the best. Kinda meh. Below is a list of winners.<br /><br />Video of the Year: Beyonce Knowles – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)</span><br />Best New Artist: Lady Gaga – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Poker Face</span><br />Best Hip-Hop Video: Eminem – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">We Made You</span><br />Best Male Video: T.I. ft Rihanna – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Live Your Life</span><br />Best Pop Video: Britney Spears – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Womanizer</span><br />Best Rock Video: Green Day – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">21 Guns</span><br />Best Female Video: Taylor Swift – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">You Belong With Me</span><br />Best Video (That Should Have Won A Moonman): Beastie Boys – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Sabotage</span><br />Breakthrough Video: Matt And Kim – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lessons Learned</span><br />Best Art Direction: Lady Gaga – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Paparazzi</span><br />Best Choreography: Beyonce – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)</span><br />Best Cinematography: Green Day – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">21 Guns</span><br />Best Direction: Green Day – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">21 Guns</span><br />Best Editing: Beyoncé - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)</span><br />Best Special Effects: Lady Gaga – <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Paparazzi</span></span><br /><br /></span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-83429210792482569242009-09-11T21:43:00.008-04:002009-09-12T19:42:30.552-04:00New Music: Gleeful Greats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmZOx6FB2shU_KdWh7nCHNSFOXcCXCOBT2yX87Kit_Bh8dKeDqeKNjBHLbeum1msW_o7RJODW8gt69ald2qjqNfnWtITaNQR8h-Z3M4L0utdokvp-ENARtSSk2yg84Ad5w8IbSA1C1Kg/s1600-h/rachel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmZOx6FB2shU_KdWh7nCHNSFOXcCXCOBT2yX87Kit_Bh8dKeDqeKNjBHLbeum1msW_o7RJODW8gt69ald2qjqNfnWtITaNQR8h-Z3M4L0utdokvp-ENARtSSk2yg84Ad5w8IbSA1C1Kg/s400/rachel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380395201088443538" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I raved about how fantastic I think <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span> is in my </span><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-oh-em-glee.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">review of the season opener</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> yesterday, but for those of you who need a little more convincing, check out two songs from Wednesday night's episode. (If you're already a Gleek, consider this a treat =]). First up is the Glee Club's take on Kanye West's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Gold Digger</span>. Rachel's (Lea Michele) cover of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Take a Bow</span> by Rihanna follows. Listen and enjoy, luhvahs.</span><div><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/6001690_pgvnh/01%20Gold%20Digger%20%28Glee%20Cast%20Version%29.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Gold Digger<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Glee Cast</span></span></span><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/6001710_wkvfx/01%20Take%20a%20Bow%20%28Glee%20Cast%20Version%29.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Take a Bow<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Rachel (Lea Michele)</span></span></span></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-88737189435229111152009-09-11T12:48:00.011-04:002009-09-11T13:50:05.743-04:00New Music: Mika Says 'Blame' the Girls...I'm With Him<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiidqVnAfCRXy5ASFbUp6ctPAWvRs-A__KBPh6e9XWwxKEauMLR8_E0xPTCsL0GBt36xN_TJKYXQ4U3lcj7tVZdmYJlMpGC33nMb9uoFlyh8HLaJf-sWczntdxs3KPyFdhSRDEXT39jjY/s1600-h/FileMikaTheBoy.jpg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiidqVnAfCRXy5ASFbUp6ctPAWvRs-A__KBPh6e9XWwxKEauMLR8_E0xPTCsL0GBt36xN_TJKYXQ4U3lcj7tVZdmYJlMpGC33nMb9uoFlyh8HLaJf-sWczntdxs3KPyFdhSRDEXT39jjY/s400/FileMikaTheBoy.jpg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380265295674561698" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">It is gloomy here today in New York City; it has been raining since early morning, and, of course, today's significance is enough to put a dour fog on any day. So, when I'm feeling glum, I play music to cheer myself up and who better to put a smile on my face than the ever adorable Mika? Isn't it just serendipitous then that I got my mitts on Mika's brand new single this morning?<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Blame It On the Girls</span> is fantastic pop. The opening drums, handclaps, and piano draws you in immediately and Mika takes you for a ride. The lyrics are characteristically fresh, the melody customarily infectious and the song overall is less polarizing than lead single <span style="font-style:italic;">We Are Golden</span>. Everyone can get into this.<br /><br />Check out Mika's second single, <span style="font-style:italic;">Blame It On the Girls</span> below. Mika's second studio album, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Boy Who Knew Too Much</span>, will be available on September 21. I've also thrown in a live performance of <span style="font-style:italic;">We Are Golden</span>. Allow Mika's joyous music and smile to brighten your day. I think I see the sun peering out...</span><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/6000611_ehicc/02%20Blame%20It%20On%20the%20Girls.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Blame It On the Girls<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Mika</span><br />The Boy Who Knew Too Much</span></span><br /><br /><object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7o97r-0Mcbw&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7o97r-0Mcbw&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-75318407174723646052009-09-11T02:01:00.008-04:002009-09-11T04:28:47.815-04:00Janet Jackson's HB Cover, A New Job for Ellen, "I Got You on Candid Camera w/my iPod Nano!"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7GhT2aMDpwhuzZIemPzLrJGJE6lGglYAfAy_jkAiXug34-z9EFz9WooY1Q_vzL6Ji4pLGg7_lXrnyQw4wr4bWVSCps6elN2lLkiXSHuiJIr3wbmMg20G3UuzEu1AN_E8p-_ITLfzj-g/s1600-h/jjhb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7GhT2aMDpwhuzZIemPzLrJGJE6lGglYAfAy_jkAiXug34-z9EFz9WooY1Q_vzL6Ji4pLGg7_lXrnyQw4wr4bWVSCps6elN2lLkiXSHuiJIr3wbmMg20G3UuzEu1AN_E8p-_ITLfzj-g/s400/jjhb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380088998067022754" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Miss Jackson is looking fabulous on the cover of October's <span style="font-style:italic;">Harper's Bazaar</span>. <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/feature-articles/janet-jackson-interview-1009"target="_blank">Go here</a> to read the exclusive interview, her first since Michael's death.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoLetRy5vw2AD2slB0Umd_zMMOFGIjuVoaxo-KUAK5_AoBzSsjQNmJtQOkTEs9eLEz7sCS707oECz3KvBr1kC35LMLtuLejqBGlG42J4U8ir3Hj6gHhDl1xc9q4GvewoYlEbGEzZHtGk/s1600-h/ellen_degeneres.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoLetRy5vw2AD2slB0Umd_zMMOFGIjuVoaxo-KUAK5_AoBzSsjQNmJtQOkTEs9eLEz7sCS707oECz3KvBr1kC35LMLtuLejqBGlG42J4U8ir3Hj6gHhDl1xc9q4GvewoYlEbGEzZHtGk/s400/ellen_degeneres.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380088990748808946" /></a>America's favorite lesbian will be on America's favorite TV show: it's been revealed that Ellen DeGeneres will be the fourth judge on <span style="font-style:italic;">American Idol</span> this season, replacing Paula Abdul. Ellen's absolutely amazing, but how much does she know about singing??<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPH1r7P7rsT7v4NWFEciwhDyngPTIyEdblBAqNMWd30P5Q3IrZRT5GlwR3EI07uxyQgcM9Aub-DJ4xF_dqP2L9jOcDEvfy5sVXmlyCfYNvVKcRqktMpSJK9GVMwq1mZelHWveyoe7Llo/s1600-h/new+nano.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPH1r7P7rsT7v4NWFEciwhDyngPTIyEdblBAqNMWd30P5Q3IrZRT5GlwR3EI07uxyQgcM9Aub-DJ4xF_dqP2L9jOcDEvfy5sVXmlyCfYNvVKcRqktMpSJK9GVMwq1mZelHWveyoe7Llo/s400/new+nano.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380089005725510962" /></a>Steve Jobs is back on his feet after liver transplant surgery. He says he's fortunate to be alive and urges everyone to become organ donors. I agree. Updates were relatively light for <span style="font-style:italic;">Apple</span> this year; thankfully my original iPod Touch isn't horribly outdated (yet). You can however purchase a new, metallic iPod Nano complete with video camera. Yeah, 'cause that's necessary. Also, iTunes Version 9.0 is now available.</span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-90401289260563109562009-09-10T22:21:00.015-04:002009-09-11T13:06:04.241-04:00TV Review: Don't Be Shy, 'The Vampire Diaries' Has No Fangs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXYI24Io9Ggp8Lt_vrYDXre0Tj71w4vh4OykKSVwWDwmSax0pgcxft9p30ZsOXm-MFrohipQgrckFvjCHMqaqMoKVtoXZXjwlObNwuvX9WcytyiKC6V2UvbSPvkr-f6myBH5dKt6ayK0/s1600-h/Vampire_Diaries_Logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXYI24Io9Ggp8Lt_vrYDXre0Tj71w4vh4OykKSVwWDwmSax0pgcxft9p30ZsOXm-MFrohipQgrckFvjCHMqaqMoKVtoXZXjwlObNwuvX9WcytyiKC6V2UvbSPvkr-f6myBH5dKt6ayK0/s400/Vampire_Diaries_Logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380066952274731714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Vampire Diaries</span> made its debut on the CW tonight without much bite. While I'm not familiar with the series of books the show is based on, I have seen all seven seasons of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Buffy</span> (multiple times), read the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Twilight</span> series and seen the movie (again, multiple times) and am waiting on pins and needles for the second season finale of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">True Blood</span> on Sunday. I know vampires. I know they're hot right now. And it would seem that <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Vampire Diaries</span>’ lifeless (in a bad way) pilot is the CW's attempt to cash in on the bloody cow. Or something like that. (I like malapropisms! And parenthetical thoughts!!)<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-dont-be-shy-vampire-diaries.html">Continue reading...</a><br /></div><br /><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISo3DZFntGOxDyqP04T6rzKIJC1YnGPlkKCSgM18FPmziqfyXpyPqi4jszdOOTljFppsgOn6s5v_vLyRq4iXJVQZ9LYPuznPUGqkhp1SazUeFl0BbsYIUdGBDXdCCrMBoWFppR_3iBtY/s1600-h/elena.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 407px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISo3DZFntGOxDyqP04T6rzKIJC1YnGPlkKCSgM18FPmziqfyXpyPqi4jszdOOTljFppsgOn6s5v_vLyRq4iXJVQZ9LYPuznPUGqkhp1SazUeFl0BbsYIUdGBDXdCCrMBoWFppR_3iBtY/s400/elena.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061424834704674" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Nina Dobrev, another <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Degrassi</span> alumnus to get a break in Hollywood and star in her own show on the CW (You hear that, Cassie Steele?! You let TWO girls cut in front of you!!), plays Elena, a high school girl struggling with the loss of her parents. Surely, whoever employed Nina as the lead in this show has reviewed her work on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Degrassi</span>? Apparently, they overlooked her limited talent. In <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Vampire Diaries</span>, that oversight is glaring; she plays Elena completely flat and her awkwardness in the scenes with lead vampire, Stefan, is cringe inspiring. I mean, I know her parents just died a few months ago, but damn, nothing brings you back to life like bumping into a smolderingly hot vampire in the hallway. Act like you know, girl.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"Dobrev plays Elena awkwardly and completely flat…kinda like the way she played Mia on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Degrassi</span>."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WGReMrGxf6oGxLX53kj15IiJgy80AXzLaoiI-u6mvomHqEWns9K0y-K9V_nsCvuY7lZkSY2wbG_PclHWSxNIZ1T-RBfmGFps4dEORhmheopSmk1IEQb-rnsvbqybcH885qbKq4VQuDg/s1600-h/stefa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 450px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WGReMrGxf6oGxLX53kj15IiJgy80AXzLaoiI-u6mvomHqEWns9K0y-K9V_nsCvuY7lZkSY2wbG_PclHWSxNIZ1T-RBfmGFps4dEORhmheopSmk1IEQb-rnsvbqybcH885qbKq4VQuDg/s400/stefa.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061670811646546" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Stefan, played by Paul Wesley, is perfect. The square jaw, the piercing eyes, the cute butt. He is exactly how I imagined Edward Cullen to be while reading the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Twilight</span> series. Robert Pattinson added in his own dorkiness, but it added to the charm and ended up working. Paul, however, has classic vampire down. Stefan starts off the episode saying, "I have to know her," 'her' denoting Elena, and I spent the first half hour wondering why in the hell anyone, dead or alive, would want to get to know her. It definitely isn’t her personality!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3InpOt7hagstM9OzovT5aUkFhxopHLarhUSxULUNKZQ1aOhA6h0DUPI3FCl8pclwtWr1E1pmN5oXK3OaGygF9hjbdK4HQDXsso6KIIDaAoM_a7fKpz5NzEA295oGHexs9h4ed7WA9LI/s1600-h/damon2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 450px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3InpOt7hagstM9OzovT5aUkFhxopHLarhUSxULUNKZQ1aOhA6h0DUPI3FCl8pclwtWr1E1pmN5oXK3OaGygF9hjbdK4HQDXsso6KIIDaAoM_a7fKpz5NzEA295oGHexs9h4ed7WA9LI/s400/damon2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061667669304866" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Lastly, there is Damon, the evil vampire played by Ian Somerhalder. Firstly, just to get it out of the way: Ian needs a haircut. Besides that, he’s pretty generic. While his brother, Stefan, has decided to live amongst people and live off the blood of animals, Damon, clearly a voluptuary, has not. And of course, he has this nasty grudge against his dear brother and likes to see him suffer. Not only was the pilot a solid hour of "meet the characters," but also the plot of episodes to come seem easily predictable, especially with the show’s similarities to the other popular vampire stories of the moment. I think the only way they’ll get viewers to stick around is if everyone is really hot and there’s vampire sex.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"The only way viewers will stick around is if there’s lots and lots of vampire sex."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Well, it’s the CW -- so yeah, everyone’s really hot. Elena’s psychic best friend, her acquaintances, her ex-boyfriend (dear god), her ex-boyfriend’s sister, and even her little brother are all insanely attractive. Clearly, I need to move to Mystic Falls. The vampire sex thing remains to be seen. But they’ll do the right thing if they’re smart. As it’s only the pilot, I’ll be giving the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Vampire Diaries</span> another shot to surprise me next week. There better be less clothing.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Rating:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">5/10</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Too harsh?? Too nice?? Sound off! Leave a comment.</span></span><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-premieres-reviews.html">Check out reviews to the other shows premiering this fall!!</span></a><br /></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-81632334021637428612009-09-10T12:00:00.000-04:002009-09-11T01:08:03.663-04:00TV Review: Cycle 13: Smaller Girls, Bigger Crazy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNiDkwA4qZt84sEipjhkvY9T6b_XGtqYjBrTFNQ3y9cQI7xHV2VT5UK_lxu51wkRQnfNrg09qTyWS9eoZ4HdD8U_QE9jDiHv5Apo3sEToBDLncufotax7PePa4rSKu4xtg-Au6GCZd4k/s1600-h/antm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNiDkwA4qZt84sEipjhkvY9T6b_XGtqYjBrTFNQ3y9cQI7xHV2VT5UK_lxu51wkRQnfNrg09qTyWS9eoZ4HdD8U_QE9jDiHv5Apo3sEToBDLncufotax7PePa4rSKu4xtg-Au6GCZd4k/s400/antm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379975298609569778" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Tyra's back, and of course, she's bringing the crazy. For this unbelievable thirteenth cycle (like, seriously can you imagine this show ending?) Tyra has opened up the doors to aspiring young models shorter than 5'7". This is a bit of a stretch considering even the tall winners of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ANTM</span> have only seen limited, scattered success, but there's no contradicting Tyra.<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-cycle-13-smaller-girls-bigger.html">Continue reading...</a><br /></div><br /></span><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51f7ruetUpivtYSurvajnIvDSEfkP3WatZvsKFesMnHyCyjw7P4vHUwAiTuQ4vW3v9UsZLQWpden9DHnCocsR6PtQk83EU6jtm3cO6RABIQP0rZMWL7FnIkRhmDg7132OzFdsTY6aLpI/s1600-h/raeantm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 666px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51f7ruetUpivtYSurvajnIvDSEfkP3WatZvsKFesMnHyCyjw7P4vHUwAiTuQ4vW3v9UsZLQWpden9DHnCocsR6PtQk83EU6jtm3cO6RABIQP0rZMWL7FnIkRhmDg7132OzFdsTY6aLpI/s400/raeantm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379970201006255970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Rae</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Even though it's 'Le Cycle 13,' the general formula of the show is mostly unchanged with the exception of the shorter girls' inclusion. Oh, and Paulina Porizkova is gone. She'll be replaced by a different guest judge every week. Paulina was kind of weird and annoying, and new guest judges are more exciting besides. So, not exactly 'good riddance' but you won't actually 'be missed' either.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS9mgmeeD_MfGvFxVWN2EasY6xD92xWQTUKlyRgEcKZWxpc-ZjP2IGrYxJ7rZf_C9RGOvlU3VArIxh6-HCxba53QyimDAIwUltbgO_8M1qXsiw75t8TVtDv2ykJ433rCUiX9KZBF045w/s1600-h/sundaiantm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 666px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS9mgmeeD_MfGvFxVWN2EasY6xD92xWQTUKlyRgEcKZWxpc-ZjP2IGrYxJ7rZf_C9RGOvlU3VArIxh6-HCxba53QyimDAIwUltbgO_8M1qXsiw75t8TVtDv2ykJ433rCUiX9KZBF045w/s400/sundaiantm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379970192926101426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Sundai</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">As is typical, the premiere ran for two hours with the 14 finalists selected at the end of the first hour. But the first hour of a season of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ANTM</span> is like the auditions for American Idol. Pure comedy. Amber, possibly the most insane, hilarious girl I've even seen on the show actually made it through to the final 14, but as she probably is actually insane, she dropped out shortly after, replaced by a Mila Kunis wannabe (who ended up the first girl to get the boot). It was actually sad seeing all the girls eliminated this time around. You know they're so short that this was really a one-shot opportunity... Oh, well!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWnUQG2E1EWj3OaVlx90SHcjmtRLsJWWLt3s39vOXvh8rGhktfYlqP56M4b8TaegT2r9PdxzrvcIvLx43ct82WDV2dMKviv3Tz8as192_FBD720ZLso9s9o3mJdD7leSnqC9llQ8PabE/s1600-h/nicoleantm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 666px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWnUQG2E1EWj3OaVlx90SHcjmtRLsJWWLt3s39vOXvh8rGhktfYlqP56M4b8TaegT2r9PdxzrvcIvLx43ct82WDV2dMKviv3Tz8as192_FBD720ZLso9s9o3mJdD7leSnqC9llQ8PabE/s400/nicoleantm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379970182328103650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Nicole</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The biggest difference in this cycle in my opinion isn't the girls' height but how gorgeous so many of them are. Sure, it's a modeling competition and there are always a couple girls in every cycle that are beautiful but I spent most of last night saying "She's so pretty..." That or "Wow, this bitch is crazy!"Usually I'm squinting at the screen trying to see what Tyra is seeing, but all the girls look like models this time around and the vast majority are breathtaking on film. It's one of the best bunches she's gotten together. My only issue is Bianca. Damn, did we really need another bald, black bitch?? Nnenna and Sandra and now this chick. These girls don't love themselves, they're insecurities are plain as day. Giving dark-skinned girls a bad name.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYnrJgOPPI5cdPVHPnXLkBkG-XsFSHRu2vfc4_eQyRxMJ4tBsnj2TS20aAY7yaKTY6wE8SqE2bYwYrX5CHU-H2kxTqhRRAFhKgDOWqLkE9FkyjniDX3XenQQlnEvY6e21grlNM0WUfNo/s1600-h/karaantm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 666px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYnrJgOPPI5cdPVHPnXLkBkG-XsFSHRu2vfc4_eQyRxMJ4tBsnj2TS20aAY7yaKTY6wE8SqE2bYwYrX5CHU-H2kxTqhRRAFhKgDOWqLkE9FkyjniDX3XenQQlnEvY6e21grlNM0WUfNo/s400/karaantm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379970177162245154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Kara</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">As this is the thirteenth cycle, I'm sure you know by know whether you like <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ANTM</span> or not. I can only tell you that this season stands up to the ones that came before it, and has the potential to be even better. Instead of the bitchy catfights to come, I'm actually looking forward to seeing these gorgeous girls compete. Pictured above are the girls I think have the most potential. Agree? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ANTM</span> Wednesdays for me, yeee.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Rating:</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">7/10</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Will you be watching Top Model this season?? Which girls do you like the best?? Sound off! Leave a comment.</span></span><br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-premieres-reviews.html">Check out reviews to the other shows premiering this fall!!</a><br /></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-38664377797224846202009-09-10T10:00:00.001-04:002009-09-10T22:22:39.500-04:00TV Review: Oh Em Glee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidd95r0Ibn7P10nb__C9E_rlbexLOMO86esb4ugSIJZqKtrZVO-D_-4egO03EjrLsS5YGm9_HvEYDK_pQmwK2nw1-N-07fLKZp0-KocBGblTVRHKR_Y86SOvCUTqIy_6fKFOS9LGTvH-g/s1600-h/glee-cast.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 363px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidd95r0Ibn7P10nb__C9E_rlbexLOMO86esb4ugSIJZqKtrZVO-D_-4egO03EjrLsS5YGm9_HvEYDK_pQmwK2nw1-N-07fLKZp0-KocBGblTVRHKR_Y86SOvCUTqIy_6fKFOS9LGTvH-g/s400/glee-cast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379926469029821282" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span>. Is. Amazing.<br /><br />Because of all the hype surrounding this show since the pilot episode aired a few months back, I decided to wait for the series' proper premiere to watch the show. I mean, why suffer all summer? Turns out I was (unusually) prescient in this instance; I couldn't imagine waiting three months to see the next episode!<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-oh-em-glee.html">Continue Reading...</a><br /></div><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span> had me literally L-O-Ling from start to finish. Comedic gold."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span> had me laughing out loud from start to finish. The humor is quick, biting, and relentless. There was much garbling about stereotypical, unoriginal characters after the pilot aired, but while the social hierarchy of the students may be archetypal, I have never seen these characters before. The satire turns everyone inside out, and while you think you know what roles these characters will play, it's wildly entertaining to watch them surprise you over and over again.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qNtqo8v09jkn3ce0xzO-_iLRLb9t_5PCHORm3Sb1eQ10Ppq9jFBweXHFD6yjKa4HZnrrSgSYAvbJZnDenJpqEK4ATstATdgAczRsvE8M3-mdx7bWoC6PdtVr_ywbm7odBWzC3jjc8hM/s1600-h/gleecast.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qNtqo8v09jkn3ce0xzO-_iLRLb9t_5PCHORm3Sb1eQ10Ppq9jFBweXHFD6yjKa4HZnrrSgSYAvbJZnDenJpqEK4ATstATdgAczRsvE8M3-mdx7bWoC6PdtVr_ywbm7odBWzC3jjc8hM/s400/gleecast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379927098702097266" /></a>If this ensemble cast has a main character, it's Will, the hot Spanish teacher who becomes Glee Club director, played by Matthew Morrison. The show shuffles back and forth between his home life with his demanding, conniving wife and his school life concerning his relations with the rest of the staff and his Glee students. Rachel, played by Lea Michele, is the leader of Glee Club, passionately devoted to her craft and developing her talent, and the object of ridicule for the competing cheerleading squad and the football team. The rest of the Glee Club is made up of Finn, a conflicted jock with a big voice, Mercedes, a black R&B diva with a bigger voice (she is "Beyoncé, not Kelly Rowland!"), Kurt, a flamboyant, headstrong tenor in fierce designer fashions, Tina, an Asian goth chick with a stutter, and finally, the paraplegic Artie. It took me a while to place him, but I finally realized that Artie is played by Kevin from NLT(!!). You can't fool me with those glasses and that wheelchair, Kevin. I still see all that fine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"'I tried [bulimia], but I don't have a gag reflex.' 'When you're older, that'll turn out to be a gift.'"</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br />Of course, I expected the show to focus mainly on the kids, their hilarious antics and awesome talent. So I was a tad nervous to discover that it was mainly narrated around Will's point of view. Like, if there's one thing I couldn't stand about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Degrassi</span>, it was all the plotlines surrounding the adults. Who really cares about Spike and Snake's marriage? Not me. But, Will, again, is super hot, and Emma, the guidance counselor who holds a candle for married Will is so cute with her mysophobia. Not to mention, Sue, played by the superb Jane Lynch. She absolutely steals every single scene she's in. Brilliantly funny.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-family:brushscrd;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">The ensemble cast is phenomenally talented; they really make the show special."</span></span></span><br /></div><br />Now, brace yourself for the cheesy part. There's no better title for the show than <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span>. As bitchy as everyone and despite all the facades the characters put up, the show manages to be incredibly heartwarming at times. This is, in large part, thanks to the music. There are three or four numbers per episode and it's really when everything clicks and comes together. Possibly my favorite thing about the show is how positive the message is about the arts without being preachy or uncool. All the kids in Glee Club are committing social suicide but they do it because they love it. And while we're on the subject of the music, Mercedes took Kanye's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Gold Digger</span> to church last night and Rachel straight-up killed Rihanna's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Take A Bow</span>. She reminds me of a mini Idina Menzel. I can potentially see that dancing and singing along with a sitcom is not everyone's thing. But it's a dream come true for me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">There is no better title for this show. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span> says it all. Love it, can't recommend it enough."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br />All in all, I can't recommend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span> enough. I loved every minute of it. The cast is extremely talented, the writing fresh and inventive, and the music phenomenal. There's no where else you should be on Wednesday nights.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Rating:</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">9/10</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Oh Em Glee, did you love it too?? Or do you think it's just a stupid musical pretending to be a sitcom?? Sound off! Leave a comment.</span><br /></span><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-premieres-reviews.html">Check out reviews for the other shows premiering this fall!</a><br /></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-4749173121667747742009-09-09T02:11:00.008-04:002009-09-10T22:42:39.392-04:00TV Review: Melrose Place is AWFUL...ly good... Who knew?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxhZRFEakkGawPzPHFvsIBmb3sz9cD0u0jnLnNChpXBnjE4zvxArpmr4Zxo82IXL1WTtXWy_03AzjEeGRAa5podyyiwBpABfHuZsyi2Gc-rESppwSIgr_QZgn0-swBQunWW1k4c4I7Do/s1600-h/mpcast2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 329px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxhZRFEakkGawPzPHFvsIBmb3sz9cD0u0jnLnNChpXBnjE4zvxArpmr4Zxo82IXL1WTtXWy_03AzjEeGRAa5podyyiwBpABfHuZsyi2Gc-rESppwSIgr_QZgn0-swBQunWW1k4c4I7Do/s400/mpcast2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379587352036694770" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The series premiere of the revamped <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Melrose Place</span> aired tonight and color me surprised when 5 minutes in I didn't want to shoot myself and 20 minutes in I was actually into it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">MP</span> was not nearly as lame as I expected it to be. While that's normally a snide, queeny judgment, this time it's actually a compliment!<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-melrose-place-is-awfully-good_09.html">Continue Reading...</a><br /></div><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Melrose Place</span> may just be what the CW has been missing."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />The CW has the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> kiddies with the emotional ranges of 8-year-olds, and it has the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span> socialites who are clearly grown up but restricted by the limitations of their high school roles. But, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Melrose Place</span> may just be what the CW has been missing: an adult drama. There's nothing holding the characters in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">MP</span> back from taking it to the next level, and judging from the premiere, they won't disappoint.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PfJmEspaWix5RI34kS_zzvbsTXkRUsHtoytNMFoghK_Zc17RFWSsgUEN2YQne3NGvzjKCkuY10vXaAa1Y2MHi-kAWL6tzXL8FCtmkpRVPI2sk8pwR7SWw9EWKgevW0YgcvF8eTvsCqE/s1600-h/mpcast.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PfJmEspaWix5RI34kS_zzvbsTXkRUsHtoytNMFoghK_Zc17RFWSsgUEN2YQne3NGvzjKCkuY10vXaAa1Y2MHi-kAWL6tzXL8FCtmkpRVPI2sk8pwR7SWw9EWKgevW0YgcvF8eTvsCqE/s400/mpcast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379587347368595938" /></a>First off, let me get it out of the way and say that everyone is hot. Duh, it's the CW. The show began with a half-naked Michael Rady (hence my rapt attention) who is ridiculously attractive and teasingly put his shirt on far too soon. And then of course there's the hot girlfriend, Riley, played by a Jessica Lucas migrated from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span>, and all the other fabulously beautiful residents. The gate on 4616 Melrose Place must read "You can't move in unless you're pretty."<br /><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"Michael Rady puts his shirt on way too quickly..."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />The characters' beauty aside, the most intriguing aspect of the first episode was the juxtaposition of the goody-goodies and the ones who seemed to have misplaced their moral compasses. There's the earnest videographer pedaling his amateur film against the slutty, drug-abusing thief. There's the compassionate doctor-in-training versus the haughty, bisexual publicist who takes what she wants. The conflicts work because they're plausible and relatable: What would you do if someone offered you $5000 in tuition money in exchange for sex? (Mm, no comment). Or maybe you'd blackmail and exploit your way into stardom if you had the opportunity. All this combined with a murder in the first ten minutes of the show, and the subsequent whodunit, and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Melrose Place</span> becomes a dizzying, yet absorbing drama. Which totally knocked me down on my ass because I expected it to suck.<br /><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">The series' intrigue lies in its diverse range of characters; the good boys and girls mixed in with the grittier characters makes for absorbing television."</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />I guess I expected <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Melrose Place</span> to be so bad because every time I heard about it or saw an advertisement, I would see Ashlee Simpson. Producers, pay attention: this is what we call 'poor marketing.' After the drab hour spent watching <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">MP</span> seemed like an oasis in a programming desert. I'll definitely be checking back next week to see if it was all a mirage, or if the show can make good on its promise and become even half as tantalizingly addictive as the original.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Rating:</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">8/10</span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Did you love it, too?? Or maybe you hated it and you think I'm a moron?? Sound off! Leave a comment.</span><br /><br /></span></div><br /></span><br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-premieres-reviews.html">Be sure to check out the reviews for all the other shows premiering this season!!</a><br /></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-1452024610241398852009-09-09T00:56:00.004-04:002009-09-09T03:55:49.521-04:00TV Review: 9021No.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXLRuwujtqeDFlHjqg8GhTP-WCL5umNwQvAUFBeSYVMJfMoDyM0lzBMj_8fdBggLtyHY12_tU1M2EQvr59xFpTjztVVdxA3s_jSHZCuCFlpiqAwacvWGwmYtdHwDTmXZmr0YzYaeeH6o/s1600-h/90210splogo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXLRuwujtqeDFlHjqg8GhTP-WCL5umNwQvAUFBeSYVMJfMoDyM0lzBMj_8fdBggLtyHY12_tU1M2EQvr59xFpTjztVVdxA3s_jSHZCuCFlpiqAwacvWGwmYtdHwDTmXZmr0YzYaeeH6o/s400/90210splogo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379322530568398962" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> came back from the grave, or wherever it is that cancelled TV shows go and now it's back for its second season. Hot guys and scantily clad girls rampaging wild and loose in Beverly Hills, yeeeeee!! Wait. What's with all the suck??</span><div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-9021no.html">Continue reading...</a></div><div><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"FAIL. Whomp whomp."</span></span></span></span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> should work. It's got all the makings of a hit teen drama and the advantage of a template that it can shamelessly abuse. However, as shallow as the genre is purported to be, teen drama is evidently more than just the sum of its parts. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> is almost a parody of what it's trying to be. You can almost hear the writers and producers scratching their heads as they attempt to grasp the inner workings of a teenager's mind and the "whomp whomp" as they fail miserably.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuxfJwFMUnV-K7t26g-UMcsCoJy4JYOMPconJHGO5Qb7wc040xW5Dt1Z5P9-XGM9hcMquT7Cynk5IsOl7n63xEzileYYUzJOcuiL7rP8wpw_cFHlVcwzCkIt6_radvpUN1OnI91u5waI/s1600-h/90210gurls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuxfJwFMUnV-K7t26g-UMcsCoJy4JYOMPconJHGO5Qb7wc040xW5Dt1Z5P9-XGM9hcMquT7Cynk5IsOl7n63xEzileYYUzJOcuiL7rP8wpw_cFHlVcwzCkIt6_radvpUN1OnI91u5waI/s400/90210gurls.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379369837093717746" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;">The show's leading ladies are legitimately gorgeous, especially queen bee Naomi, played by AnnaLynne McCord, whose venomous facial expressions are something every self-respecting gay boy should be practicing in the mirror. But all the slow-motion scenes of the girls in itsy bitsy bikinis at the private pool club or strutting the school hallways in chic ensembles (Silver looked fabulous, didn't she?) isn't enough to overlook the show's stunning lack of decent dialogue. Wait, maybe 'decent' is too high a standard? How about any dialogue at all?? None of the characters actually talk to one another; there is only self-absorbed ranting that no one onscreen actually pays any attention to. 80% of the forced, contrived drama that will indubitably be rehashed on the show until at least January could have been resolved in the first episode if any of the characters cared to actually carry on a conversation.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"Every self-respecting gay boy should practice Naomi's stank faces in the mirror."</span></span></span></span><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Also, what's with all the plot devices coming at you with the speed of an old granny in a walker? Annie, troubled by her deep, dark secret, pushing her friends and family away and turning to sex and alcohol? Called that, saw it on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Degrassi</span> five years ago. Naomi, jumping from man to hideous, double-chinned older man to keep her mind off the (smoking hot) guy who wronged her last season and, surprise!!, has enrolled in all of her classes this year? Yeah, not surprised. And what's with all the disingenuous histrionics? One day, Silver has no idea whether she wants to be with Ethan or Dixon, the next she "can't breathe, can't breathe" *rolls eyes* because she knows it's Dixon now but he doesn't want to be with her, and the next the bitch is totally fine and absolutely WERQing a fierce outfit down the halls of her school (seriously, that belt was fire). Spare me. Oh, and another thing: does it have to be so blatantly obvious that none of these people are remotely close to 16??</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> is great except for the complete lack of dialogue and miserably predicatable plot developments. Sorry."</span></span></span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />I'll give the show another shot next week in the hopes that Naomi will make another stank face and Liam will take his shirt off for some reason, but, unless Ethan and Tabitha both come back to the show and start making out with each other, I almost certainly won't be following <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> this season. There's just too much else on this year.</span><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Rating:</span></span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">4/10</span></span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Think I was too harsh? Did you absolutely love it?? Sound off! Leave me a comment.</span></span></div></div></span></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-premieres-reviews.html">Check out reviews to the other shows premiering this fall!!</a></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-34111245083545488322009-09-08T19:30:00.008-04:002009-09-11T10:17:52.108-04:00Fall Premieres - Reviews<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3_1sVkElxA1Qa6bVs3NnWZu2i2Vyzpy76WAdHpsd0StmF_6PByDEsjkQf2cbCCZMScR-zzMZHypcFlOkMhgFDar9RF7e7V9LoMO9TKIZUyAFLUj54bfRr-9BGXYqhemUOTk1gmv5rrc/s1600-h/tv+calendar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 359px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3_1sVkElxA1Qa6bVs3NnWZu2i2Vyzpy76WAdHpsd0StmF_6PByDEsjkQf2cbCCZMScR-zzMZHypcFlOkMhgFDar9RF7e7V9LoMO9TKIZUyAFLUj54bfRr-9BGXYqhemUOTk1gmv5rrc/s400/tv+calendar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379333649567065810" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">It's that time again. Time for fall premieres! What shows will you be watching this season? Check back here throughout the next few weeks to read impressions of the shows once they air and see what's worth following this fall. Am I missing a show on the calendar?? Did I get a show's review totally wrong?? Give me feedback and I'll follow your favorites. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; font-size:large;">Pass</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-melrose-place-is-awfully-good_09.html">Melrose Place</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-oh-em-glee.html">Glee</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-cycle-13-smaller-girls-bigger.html">ANTM</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-weight: bold;font-family:brushscrd;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-weight: bold;font-family:brushscrd;font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fail</span></span></span></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family:brushscrd;font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-dont-be-shy-vampire-diaries.html" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;">The Vampire Diaries</span></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family:brushscrd;font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/tv-review-9021no.html" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;">90210</span></a></span></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34); font-weight: bold;font-family:brushscrd;font-size:24px;"><br /></span></div></span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-74492922318369968852009-09-07T23:44:00.005-04:002009-09-08T04:04:48.623-04:00New Music: Former Cheetah goes solo with 'Superbad'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNK2TMErC3VXmvDg-Je1KAsrlJ37uL8im7AJZ1phZhBzbKU-WAaqiGDCLmITQGL5qWFg0rH2Ri2__0w1bsYaVW7ni0kAUYZf97wS1D12jLaRpp4_SxCVdh3WL5m57Ehn0FT2DY8ZUjtSk/s1600-h/adriennebfeature.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNK2TMErC3VXmvDg-Je1KAsrlJ37uL8im7AJZ1phZhBzbKU-WAaqiGDCLmITQGL5qWFg0rH2Ri2__0w1bsYaVW7ni0kAUYZf97wS1D12jLaRpp4_SxCVdh3WL5m57Ehn0FT2DY8ZUjtSk/s400/adriennebfeature.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378952213552580178" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Recently liberated from the Cheetah Girls, Adrienne Bailon has signed a solo deal with Def Jam and is looking to release her debut album later this year or early 2010. The 25-year-old seasoned veteran is venturing out on her own after her success shuffling back and forth between girl groups for the last ten years -- 3LW's debut album was certified platinum and the Cheetah Girls brand, one of the most popular and profitable brands Disney has created in the past decade, has racked up five Billboard-charting albums (one achieving double platinum status) and tens of millions of dollars in revenue from three movies, four nationwide tours, and countless merchandise.</span><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Superbad</span> is an upbeat, club track with strong vocals from Bailon, but lacks the personality necessary to separate itself from the bunch."</span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Rumored first single <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Superbad</span> is an upbeat, club track with decent production by D'Mile. Adrienne, a very capable, competent vocalist, sounds great, but the track itself lacks any semblance of personality. The catchy hook stands out as it calls to mind the 2007 film of the same name and Adrienne's vocal delivery manages to keep the song from backsliding into the gray void of monotony, but the unfortunate truth is she will probably need more than this to make an impact on radio. Adrienne is reportedly working with the likes of Brian Michael Cox and The Dream for the new album. If her solo debut does see release -- and I sincerely hope it does, as I love Adrienne's voice -- I wouldn't be at all surprised if she picked another single to lead.<br /><br />Check out <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Superbad</span> for yourself below and drop a comment to let me know what you think.</span><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/5986906_v4nd4/01%20Superbad.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Superbad<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Adrienne Bailon</span></span></span></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-58897118968114756062009-09-06T18:07:00.008-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.932-04:00Newsweek Interviews Lady GaGa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNglF9vMERqN7_ouk28m4u-JuQ3TyAEbJqGqH84r-7qJjMzOoHLTkOOAODMp36Yrv4B04nninuvL4Lz1_yQKB0p9XKMgOXGLQSmnlyO-fERFS_Kty6FCMWyIz1NCJS0nZUTt_1jKNf7hs/s1600-h/gagavogue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 514px; height: 760px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNglF9vMERqN7_ouk28m4u-JuQ3TyAEbJqGqH84r-7qJjMzOoHLTkOOAODMp36Yrv4B04nninuvL4Lz1_yQKB0p9XKMgOXGLQSmnlyO-fERFS_Kty6FCMWyIz1NCJS0nZUTt_1jKNf7hs/s400/gagavogue.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378474953493519058" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Regular <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">nodnarb</span></span> readers are well aware that the man behind the blog is completely enamored with Lady GaGa. I believe that she is the future of pop music; a powerful combination of talent, daring, focus, and artistry. She is experiencing great success with her debut album, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Fame</span>, and is distinctly ahead of the curve in every move she makes. Love her or hate her, Lady GaGa demands your attention.<br /><br />Above is the first, ferocious shot from Lady GaGa's upcoming spread with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">British Vogue</span>, discernibly inspired by the impending rerelease of her debut, newly titled <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Fame: Monster</span>. Below is a recent interview with <span style="font-style:italic;">Newsweek</span> in which GaGa explains her concept of fame, what she hopes to accomplish with her updated debut album to be released this fall, and her upcoming VMA performance, which with she intends to "inspire a movement." <a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/newsweek-interviews-lady-gaga.html">Read on...</a></span><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations on your nine nominations. Have you always been a fan of the VMAs?<br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">When I was younger, I used to wrap a big blanket around myself, an afghan my grandmother knitted, and I would wear it like a gown. I would run around the basement with popcorn and I would scream in excitement waiting for them to come on. I used to love the big pop acts. I remember Alicia Keys gave a beautiful performance and Michael Jackson with 'N Sync.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Have you figured out what you're going to perform?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I'm going to be performing one of the most recent singles off my album. But it's going to be a different and more dramatic interpretation. And it is most certainly rooted in New York-style performance art.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">What does that mean?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">It's less of me singing the song, and more of an art installation. A performance-art piece. It's very well-designed and thought out, and we've been planning it for months and months. It is for me a very meaningful performance, [for] where I am in my career, as well as the experiences I've had, as well as the co-headlining tour I'm going on in the fall.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you think it will be one of those defining moments people will remember at the VMAs?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I know it will. I sort of have this philosophy about things: there's never a reason to do something unless it's going to be memorable, unless it's going to change things, unless it's going to inspire a movement. With the song and with the performance, I hope to say something very grave about fame and the price of it.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Something grave? What?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">You'll have to see.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">What are you going to wear?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I would say that the fashion for the performance is a representation of the most stoic and memorable martyrs of fame in history. It's intended to be an iconic image that represents people. I think after watching the performance and maybe studying it after you watch it on YouTube, you'll see the references and the symbols come through.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you watch yourself on YouTube?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I like to watch my performances sometimes. I'm always trying to improve on choreography and the stage shows. I like to watch the lighting. I often argue with my lighting designer on the show; as much as I like to light the show for the room, it's important to light the show and design the sound for YouTube. In truth, lots of my fans can't make it to my shows in Israel or Germany or in Paris, so they go online to watch them.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">How do you light a show differently for YouTube?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I like it to be moody. I like it to evoke an idea more than light my face. It's not about what you see. It's about what you don't see, and sometimes that vacant space can be very scary.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Everybody knows you now, but if somebody didn't, how would you describe your music?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">It's New York pop. The music reflects the lifestyle of me and my friends living in downtown New York, with no money but a dream and fervor for fame and to be a star. And it was through a constant devotion to our work, as well as a relentless pursuit of our dream, that we are here today. For myself, the Haus of Gaga is not a marketing tool. It's a group of friends and young designers that I wish to use my fame to propel them forward. So it's music in tandem with art.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">How old were you when you first wanted to be famous?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I think I was in my mother's womb. But it's not about fame, you see. It's about "The Fame." It's about a life of glamour. I believe in a glamorous life.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">What's the difference?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Fame today, the stereotypical idea that we have about fame, is that cameras follow you everywhere and everybody is talking about you and you can't go anywhere. The "it" girl. [With] The Fame, I'm talking about the inner sense of confidence.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">So you can be a non-famous person and still have The Fame.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I prefer non-famous people who have The Fame. I myself don't like celebrities. It's the idea that you can be whoever you want to be. You don't have to be a victim of your environment. You can become the image of yourself you project, [that] you could become in the future.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Why don't you like celebrities?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I just haven't had an excellent personal experience with celebrities. But I'm sure there are a few lovely ones. I have made a few friends, of course.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">You wore a jacket made entirely of Kermit the Frogs. Were you a fan of the Muppets?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I do love the Muppets. It is a wonderful childhood memory I share. That particular jacket, we had no idea it would make such a splash. That jacket is very famous now. We're excited that it's famous. It's by a designer we wanted to support. I thought it was comical because I don't wear fur. But there was something morbid and hilarious and wearing a jacket made of lots of Kermits. Dead, dead Kermits.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Did you still have the jacket?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I sent it back to [the designer]. I imagine he would like to have it. Maybe some amazing fashion model will wear it on the cover of Italian Vogue.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I read that Madonna came to your concert?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Yes. She did.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Did you meet her?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">No. I didn't. But we have exchanged messages [through] mutual people that we know. She is very kind to me and supportive. I appreciate her support very much.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I read on your Twitter they tried to arrest you in Russia.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">They did. I was wearing my outfit from my performance at this nightclub in the middle of Moscow. I was in the car going back to the hotel. I asked them to pull over in Red Square so I could take a picture. I was out there for about five minutes, and I guess they thought my clothing was inappropriate.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">You Tweet in German a lot. Do you speak it fluently?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I don't speak German, but my favorite writer is German, Rainer Maria Rilke. I just got a tattoo of this book he's very famous for, Letters to a Young Poet. I got the tattoo on my bicep.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">How many tattoos do you have?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Six.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">You recently wrote a song for Michael Bolton?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I love Michael Bolton, and I always have. The record label called me and said, "Michael is doing a new album, and who better to write an '80s love song than Lady Gaga?" I said, "You're absolutely right." I looked at it as an exciting opportunity, especially after I wrote "Just Dance" and I was writing for other artists, everybody wanted me to write them the next "Just Dance." It was always dance music. It was an exciting opportunity to work with someone as timeless as Michael and do a ballad. Do something that I'm really good at that I don't get to show very much. Or that I haven't shown on this record. But I will be showing on the rerelease, which is coming out this fall.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Would you be interested in writing for other artists?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I am working on other people's work right now. I'm always writing.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Can you tell me who?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">No. I couldn't do that. I like to honor the artists. Some artists don't like other people to know they're collaborating. So I want to be honorable and take care of the artist. When I'm a writer, it's not about me. It's about them.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you ever ghost-write a song?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I prefer not to say.</span><br /></div></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Listen to the track Lady GaGa wrote (and sang backing vocals) for Michael Bolton below.</span><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/5981652_ji2l1/07%20Murder%20My%20Heart.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Murder My Heart<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Michael Bolton featuring Lady GaGa</span><br />One World, One Love</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">P.S.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> It was just announced that Lady GaGa is the songwriter and performer behind the #1 and #3 most downloaded songs in UK history! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Poker Face</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> has amassed an astounding 779,000 downloads in a year's time, followed closely by the 700,000 downloads of her debut single </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Just Dance</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">. Incredible. Congratulations.</span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-22953974756294397412009-09-06T15:58:00.006-04:002009-09-07T20:24:48.905-04:00Chuck Goes Gay?? Tell me more...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OKnuUlauYWJTnYujl388oCWdipApM6kTwTr60FyZq2VeCrXFpf1sfkaVkDVXN2VhtEf4zidM7Lvr97UeZxGyKZUZVVnvbrq60PMQ2HVRGYnNJqFna7HyJCVByLbciIk4utH3eR9Cv1M/s1600-h/chuck+n+blair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 413px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OKnuUlauYWJTnYujl388oCWdipApM6kTwTr60FyZq2VeCrXFpf1sfkaVkDVXN2VhtEf4zidM7Lvr97UeZxGyKZUZVVnvbrq60PMQ2HVRGYnNJqFna7HyJCVByLbciIk4utH3eR9Cv1M/s400/chuck+n+blair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378423117525514882" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">At the conclusion of season two of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">GG</span>, Chuck and Blair finally dispensed with all the excuses and admitted their love to each other (at the same time). Heartwarming, wasn't it? The evil schemes these two will plot together this season is one of my main reasons for tuning in. Early buzz for the third season reveals that one of those schemes will involve our favorite motherChucker getting in touch with the roots of his literary counterpart. That is to say, Chuck will (however briefly) be playing for the other team. Will he be getting hot and heavy with his best frenemy Nate?? <a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/09/chuck-goes-gay-tell-me-more.html">Read on to find out...</a><br /></span><span id="fullpost"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJm4l2w2WFXbwTnMxjD2r2zwJfKRtavCS1SqexYgdmIOylepvMxHjkWJCUAQM5qeM02fiJr45SUaScwkCOCVdByeQGey04MC7fFo_FTKhbwd7azC0RnMqAX6-LSHgIi2zfcvW9bzEb04/s1600-h/nealb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJm4l2w2WFXbwTnMxjD2r2zwJfKRtavCS1SqexYgdmIOylepvMxHjkWJCUAQM5qeM02fiJr45SUaScwkCOCVdByeQGey04MC7fFo_FTKhbwd7azC0RnMqAX6-LSHgIi2zfcvW9bzEb04/s400/nealb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378448744927034978" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Meet Neal Bledsoe. No, Chuck won't be making out with Nate *pout*. But, I mean, c'mon, how could they explain that? No, Ed will have to settle for Mr. Bledsoe instead, who may not be quite as dreamy as Chace Crawford, but is certainly handsome as far as consolations go. The relatively unknown Bledsoe will play an influential alumnus that Blair will need to manipulate to get her way. Enter a seductive Chuck. Ah, can't wait!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77ygBDW3PSPgsn4gKoH229PrTZfS0k_kcMS7bim_OC-5OSVOQePlMo9Ok9Fv8kaHZ-zvQEcRnYgmzOVphnN9S9wE3t0EWx8XEXUNM2j8DpYe5GXoNy5dyhbqoQ3Kucd3bGdojkVB2QyI/s1600-h/neal+and+ed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77ygBDW3PSPgsn4gKoH229PrTZfS0k_kcMS7bim_OC-5OSVOQePlMo9Ok9Fv8kaHZ-zvQEcRnYgmzOVphnN9S9wE3t0EWx8XEXUNM2j8DpYe5GXoNy5dyhbqoQ3Kucd3bGdojkVB2QyI/s400/neal+and+ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378445420068650322" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">In a recent interview, Neal was asked about his reaction to the role and the slightly controversial smooch. He asserted: </span><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">"Things like that shouldn’t matter. Unfortunately for some actors things like that do matter and they’ll turn down projects because of it. I thought it was a really fun episode. I had an awesome time doing it. And I think it would’ve been a shame if I was not open-minded enough to do the episode simply because I had to kiss another man."</span></span></span></blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Um, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">swoon</span>. Can we keep him?<br /><br />Sadly, it would seem that Neal is only sticking around for the one, steamy episode. But, silver lining: he's also scored a role in the upcoming Sex and the City sequel. Good on you, Neal! There's literally four pictures of Bledsoe on the internet as of this posting. But if he keeps pleasing the gays like this, we'll make sure he has a steady paycheck.</span><br /></span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-83772597904547285342009-09-06T00:01:00.011-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.935-04:00New Music: Leona Lewis just wants to be 'Happy'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0oO7UbbyfY-UPXGBiQdvO0lW8CkzCd0-bR-EBJfU7xMFlbvBYcnuHoXG_O2mu3Cuv2Enxgh2KpZsoMux_YmVekLEeyUul18A_3DP6Kgoeo9h_67NDYrK_oD1ggpdiprmbDWn1Xb4ADQ/s1600-h/leonahappy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0oO7UbbyfY-UPXGBiQdvO0lW8CkzCd0-bR-EBJfU7xMFlbvBYcnuHoXG_O2mu3Cuv2Enxgh2KpZsoMux_YmVekLEeyUul18A_3DP6Kgoeo9h_67NDYrK_oD1ggpdiprmbDWn1Xb4ADQ/s400/leonahappy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378211928693588402" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Leona Lewis is officially back on the scene. After a few tracks from her upcoming album, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Echo</span>, leaked some weeks ago, we now have the official lead single. Leona co-wrote <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Happy</span> with Ryan Tedder and Evan Bogart, but ten seconds into the track and you could have figured that out for yourself. It's so very irritating when one producer gets branded a "hitmaker;" it only translates to monotony on the radio. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Happy</span> is filthy with Tedder's footprints; his formula for creating a stellar, striking pop song is clearly perfected, but the sad reality is we've heard it too many times before. Case in point: after I heard <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Happy</span> for the first time, I had <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Bleeding Love</span> stuck in my head.</span><div><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Happy </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">is filthy with Ryan Tedder's footprints</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"</span></span></span></span></span></blockquote></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">With all that said, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Happy</span> is almost certainly Leona's next big hit. The track saddles the fence between <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Bleeding Love</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Better in Time</span> -- two singles I found to be oddly polarizing amongst friends, so everyone should be 'happy' this time around. Even with its blatant similarities to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Bleeding Love</span> and Jordin Sparks' <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Battlefield</span>, there's no denying the pull of that sudden, booming chorus or Leona's pitch-perfect vocals. These mid-tempo, power pop ballads are clearly Leona's bread and butter. I'd be astonished if she didn't give an amazing performance complete with fog and moody lighting at the upcoming <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Divas</span> special on VH1 to quiet all the whispers of her mistaken inclusion. While she may be lacking the diva flair in personality, Leona is still at the very pinnacle of the game vocally -- the Mariah to Christina Aguilera's Whitney.</span></div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"Mid-tempo, power pop ballads are Leona's bread and butter; </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Happy</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:brushscrd;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> is almost certainly her next big hit."</span></span></span></span></blockquote><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Leona's sophomore album <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Echo</span> is slated for a November release. You'll be listening to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Happy</span> for the next year or so -- you may as well take the plunge now. Enjoy.</span><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/5977903_r0bb9/Happy.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Happy<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Leona Lewis</span><br />Echo</span></span><br /></span></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-39981982828579687382009-09-05T12:18:00.014-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.937-04:00Crystal Kay Promotes New Album: Watch 'KnO,' Listen to 'Step by Step' & 'Helpless Night' ft. Jin Akanishi<object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlOvS-HVOOA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlOvS-HVOOA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />Crystal Kay performs <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">恋におちたら</span> for the umpteenth time and I still swoon. She just sounds and looks so good. Love the pose at the end! Of course, Crystal is pimping out her most successful single to date on <span style="font-style:italic;">Music Fair</span> to promote her new compilation album, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">BEST of CRYSTAL KAY</span>, which is actually selling fairly well. I was a tad nervous when her double A-side <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">After Love/Girlfriend</span> basically bombed, but I guess a catalogue of all her hits along with Jin Akanishi's name on the cover of the CD is providing more of an incentive. As I've mentioned before, the album is absolutely amazing in all its awesomeness, and you should definitely pick it up if your a fan. Check out a couple of the tracks from the new disc below.<br /><br /></span><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/5973876_giwlp/3-02%20Step%20by%20Step.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Step by Step<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Crystal Kay</span><br />BEST of CRYSTAL KAY</span></span><br /><br /></span><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf" id="audioplayer1" height="24" width="290"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://boxstr.com/files/5618562_0denb/player.swf"><br /><param name="FlashVars" value="playerID=4092&bg=0x CCCCCC&leftbg=0xCCCCFF&rightbg=0x88BB22&rightbghover=0x669922&lefticon=0x999999&righticon=0xFFFFFF&righticonhover=0xFFFFFF&text=0x666666&slider=0xFFFFFF&track=0xFFFFFF&loader=0x 72179D&border=0xDCFF97&autostart=no&soundFile=http://boxstr.com/files/5973877_j6nxr/3-04%20Helpless%20Night.mp3"><br /><param name="quality" value="high"><br /><param name="menu" value="false"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /></object><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Helpless Night<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);">Crystal Kay featuring Jin Akanishi</span><br />BEST of CRYSTAL KAY</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Step by Step</span> must be a lot like crack. I don't know, I'll have to ask Whitney. But, seriously, I start to itch if I haven't heard it over six hours. It's the best result one could have imagined from a collaboration with Yasutaka Nakata; Kuri brought out the best in his style. Love it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Helpless Night</span> is nice, but leaves a little to be desired. I'll go ahead and blame that on Jin; he just doesn't sell it. I would have preferred <span style="font-style:italic;">Wonder</span> to be included instead, but again, it's not a bad listen. Honestly, with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">After Love/Girlfriend</span> single and the four new tracks included in this set, Kuri was well on her way to a new studio album. I'm a bit flummoxed as to why all these great tracks and high profile guests are being relegated to a first-press special edition disc, but then again, Crystal is never really promoted well. All we can do as fans is support our girl =D.<br /><br />Because I can't help myself, I'm throwing in this video of Crystal Kay and BoA in the studio recording <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Girlfriend</span>. They're so encouraging of one another. And Kuri doing the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Eat You Up</span> choreo!! かわいい!!</span><br /><br /><object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LoifM4ptguw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LoifM4ptguw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-84294604284987971872009-09-04T20:43:00.014-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.939-04:00Janet on Michael, Chris Brown v. Oprah!, Lady GaGa's Hot Vag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0Jh5jDkSjng-MMS-A5J4YdcBfmce7sglfT2EniajNP7SAcq_29M_K1pLYQyzsVLYwD5wOOFm6E_XU7RWsizjhsF1XG3HX1bAvHd4nXABgXpl-ZgEetjfdfoeb82qlOOD-1tqr8o6TxU/s1600-h/jj.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0Jh5jDkSjng-MMS-A5J4YdcBfmce7sglfT2EniajNP7SAcq_29M_K1pLYQyzsVLYwD5wOOFm6E_XU7RWsizjhsF1XG3HX1bAvHd4nXABgXpl-ZgEetjfdfoeb82qlOOD-1tqr8o6TxU/s400/jj.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377934419329221042" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">A mum Janet Jackson has decided to pierce her silence regarding her brother's untimely death. The icon is set to cover the next <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Harper's Bazaar</span> issue with an exclusive interview. Jackson is also working on her next film, Tyler Perry's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">How Did I Get Married, Too</span> and is reportedly in the early stages of recording her 11th studio album, the follow-up to last year's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Discipline</span>. I'll be interested to hear the differences in her new material now that she has split from Def Jam and boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. At the very least, we can hope that Janet finds a label willing to promote more than one single.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2_uQdTsHcBNUQrfB-eTc3kfCWYGMTd-egjV4OSRVMg0trx0K8EkPSdLIRu23hzXT4hCI7yzgv0ulfc6jGddnZG6FRaBbOVqL2kQz2D8e8n9xuFqZH5iuv_mt-fEkJXVdGDAjzyFHJ9A/s1600-h/michael_jackson_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2_uQdTsHcBNUQrfB-eTc3kfCWYGMTd-egjV4OSRVMg0trx0K8EkPSdLIRu23hzXT4hCI7yzgv0ulfc6jGddnZG6FRaBbOVqL2kQz2D8e8n9xuFqZH5iuv_mt-fEkJXVdGDAjzyFHJ9A/s400/michael_jackson_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377937139760581026" /></a>Michael Jackson, who passed away over two months ago, was finally laid to rest yesterday, September 3rd. The lavish ceremony was befitting the king of popular music, whose legacy will undoubtedly continue to influence and inspire aspiring musicians for decades to come.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJcoCCjD_apSwzKZkgHMLLqdCvoUcOuMUmCepto7eQJW-28rX6y46our_wt9skHqIiJz81YufR7UOXwN3ICj_CW_JOGtjx70ytxKVII6MscqrBby5O5W_2PShPGFcek1euyfVqnU7jgQ/s1600-h/cbvo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJcoCCjD_apSwzKZkgHMLLqdCvoUcOuMUmCepto7eQJW-28rX6y46our_wt9skHqIiJz81YufR7UOXwN3ICj_CW_JOGtjx70ytxKVII6MscqrBby5O5W_2PShPGFcek1euyfVqnU7jgQ/s400/cbvo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378013861575531842" /></a>An audacious Chris Brown, apparently unimpressed with the pity party following his abrupt and much deserved fall from grace, has gone on record against Oprah in a recent interview. When asked about his feelings regarding Oprah's show focusing on abuse shortly after his assault against Rihanna, the brazen buffoon had the blazing gall to say this:<br /><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">"I commend Oprah on being like, 'This is a problem,' but it was a slap in my face. I did a lot of stuff for her, like going to Africa and performing for her school. She could have been more helpful, like, 'Okay, I'm going to help both of these people out.'"</span></span></blockquote><br />Ummm, how about "no," bitch.<br /><br />Of course, this little stunt didn't elicit a direct response from the Big O herself, but her people quickly responded:<br /><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">"Oprah is very appreciative that Chris Brown performed at her school but she takes domestic abuse very seriously. She hopes he gets the counseling he needs."</span></span></blockquote><br />Yes. Get help, asshole. Singing for children in Africa may sound like the ultimate tool for exoneration, but it doesn't mean the most influential woman in America should condone your disgusting behavior. Go get that counseling -- and stay off our radios and television sets in the meantime. Dick.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHhCM6dNTh-6v0XK6RiMAbgR4c_ux4NLzwyHXHsE46Rp8GzvLcsoX7ni6yqh2__UMIGfrnclQg9L5dkF8RlqyG_g6eA5sz-cRFCaAWS4EWU3E6-KnTuQBAx5x8nj2txjmGsAPVCVXKh8/s1600-h/lady_gaga_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 461px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHhCM6dNTh-6v0XK6RiMAbgR4c_ux4NLzwyHXHsE46Rp8GzvLcsoX7ni6yqh2__UMIGfrnclQg9L5dkF8RlqyG_g6eA5sz-cRFCaAWS4EWU3E6-KnTuQBAx5x8nj2txjmGsAPVCVXKh8/s400/lady_gaga_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378014396263756098" /></a>Lady GaGa is quite busy kicking ass and taking names, thank you very much. While making the rounds promoting her solo tour in Australia, our fair Lady was queried about the hermy rumors on a morning show in Brisbane. When asked about the "tiny penis issue" and whether the rumors offended or embarrassed her, GaGa retorted with:<br /><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 187, 34);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">"My beautiful vagina is very offended. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I'm</span> not offended — my vagina is offended. I've sold four million records in six months. I'm not embarrassed about anything. Those rumors [are based on] society's reaction to a strong woman — the idea that we equate strength with a man and a penis as a symbol of male strength."</span></span></blockquote><br />Sadly, while her response was more than a little pretentious, feminist, and self-important, she's probably right. And I still love her.<br /></span><div><br /></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-62811315996300462912009-09-01T18:44:00.010-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.942-04:00Eek! September!! Fall TV Premieres!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ah, it's September! Can anyone else believe that summer's over and the year's almost through?? I know, right?<br /><br />Along with the end of summer, September also means "back to school" and, infinitely less depressing, season premieres. Most anticipated on my list are the antics of our favorite Upper East Siders on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">GG</span>. Considering all the crazy shit that went down while they were in high school, one can only imagine what's in store for their college years. But you won't have too much time to ponder all the trouble Blair can conjure up in NYU; new <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span> episodes start on the 14th.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nM1PMW19roSLhALh6NX2dX9U5ZcGnAoLwDPz8qFv_lc8gu2DJuDkGbaxFvYDfD3_ko6OzCnW1FVKW7JWSn6xc86Mn2BmQDxKZU_24BoHWtHi7k89nq5wm_Z0r4pOGaATL9qA_Nyr2l4/s1600-h/tv+calendar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 359px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nM1PMW19roSLhALh6NX2dX9U5ZcGnAoLwDPz8qFv_lc8gu2DJuDkGbaxFvYDfD3_ko6OzCnW1FVKW7JWSn6xc86Mn2BmQDxKZU_24BoHWtHi7k89nq5wm_Z0r4pOGaATL9qA_Nyr2l4/s400/tv+calendar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376691251549583714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">GG</span> doesn't tickle your fancy, fret not; there's a veritable panoply of premieres to enjoy this September. The second season of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> and the recycled, nay, revamped <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Melrose Place</span> both premiere next Tuesday, the 8th. A whopping 13th cycle of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">America's Next Top Model</span> starts next Wednesday, the 9th, along with the series premiere of the highly anticipated <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Glee</span>. Damn, hasn't Tyra run out of ideas?? The sad reality is that she probably has...<br /><br />More vamp fever!!; Ian Somerhalder stars in what's sure to be the newest blood-sucking craze, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Vampire Diaries</span>. See Ian's fangs and his dreamy, dreamy eyes on the 10th. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Heroes</span> makes its return on the 21st; hopefully the team behind the once-phenomenal series can resurrect the show from its messy, boring, convoluted ashes. My advice: kill someone off, and MORE POWERS!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hzPLeYz8ReSlG5n7qBVy49UKtaXEHJYERujBaZsHq-9qvya7r4NXSzBcgOOFZM4uGjeXzQDTEC66v-6ZXv_nbaJM9PT14uX32P4jW1KfTTChq3_LI07i5dHQoJO1wK8fPsFSAUsk9qE/s1600-h/p38k.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hzPLeYz8ReSlG5n7qBVy49UKtaXEHJYERujBaZsHq-9qvya7r4NXSzBcgOOFZM4uGjeXzQDTEC66v-6ZXv_nbaJM9PT14uX32P4jW1KfTTChq3_LI07i5dHQoJO1wK8fPsFSAUsk9qE/s400/p38k.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376694003927022690" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Crystal Kay's second compilation drops tomorrow, yeeeee!! I currently have all three discs of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Best of Crystal Kay</span> on repeat and Kuri can be very proud of her body of work; not only are the new songs absolute FIRE but most of the oldies stand up to time really well. Make sure to get your copy -- it's the best introduction to Crystal Kay you can get, and the ultimate collection of hits if you're already a long-standing fan.</span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Happy September, luhvahs.</span></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-61790575763214174372009-08-16T15:01:00.007-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.944-04:00Crystal Kay & BoA Perform Girlfriend<object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxitgCSSzts&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxitgCSSzts&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I knew beforehand that this performance would be done to a backing track instead of a live band with backup singers, but I'm still a bit disappointed. I'm tired of these cutesy performances; these scarce Music Station appearances are really all we get to see of Crystal in the States. Can't we get something with a little more pow? Anyway, Kuri and BoA sound good together here -- both vocal performances were fairly solid. Didn't much care for Crystal's hair or BoA's outfit but, it's whatever I guess. I'm still holding out hope for a proper music video for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Girlfriend</span>, but as the single officially dropped this past week, my little hope candle is almost burned out. </span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-66276518468740381492009-08-07T11:22:00.003-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.946-04:00(Another) New Music Video: BoA - Energetic<object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qE05Bv1e_fo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qE05Bv1e_fo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I'll be honest and say I listened to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Energetic</span> exactly once when BoA's English debut album had just been released. But, sometimes a decent video can breathe new life into a song you've passed over. This is almost the case with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Energetic</span>; while the track may have more potential than I initially realized, I still don't think it has enough of an impact to make BoA's crossover into the American market any more relevant. However, I can definitely imagine getting down to this in a club. I recently heard <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I Did it For Love</span> at a bar and it knocked like it never did in my home.<br /><br />Now, onto the bad: BoA is definitely wearing way too much makeup in this MV; it's the worst I've ever seen her. Not that she's ugly, but she looks weird -- I much prefer her fresh-faced. Also, it really annoys me that she's not singing the hook, which is arguably the best part of the song. Can someone offer Sean Garrett a seat? Thanks.</span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-9627047788086745862009-08-06T09:33:00.005-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.948-04:00New Music Video: Beni feat. Tynisha Keli - The Boy is Mine<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">To be honest, I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner. Many of our old hits in the States have been re-recorded by Japanese artists and I figured it was only a matter of time until the rights to the most successful song Brandy or Monica ever made got snapped up. But, when I first saw Beni's name in the title I was pissed I didn't see 'featuring Crystal Kay!' If Crystal has a closer friend in the industry than BoA, it's Beni, and she would have been sooo hot on this song. Instead, we have Tynisha Keli's vocals to contend with.<br /><br /><object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_Aunb-7kGyU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_Aunb-7kGyU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object><br /><br />Did I say I'd prefer Beni and Crystal Kay? Well, maybe Crystal and Tynisha would do a better job. Beni completely dropped the ball on this; her verses sound like Engrishu karaoke. She put no funk or flavor on the track, which is a damn crime considering all the attitude included in Brandy and Monica's version. Tynisha on the other hand is clearly a native English speaker and has a bit of a voice on her. She didn't exactly give Monica a run for her money, but she definitely held her own. It's clear that Beni and Tynisha actually like each other in real life; they could have used some of that real, tangible enmity that was the driving force behind Brandy and Monica's #1 interpretation. You could tell they couldn't stand each other and did everything they could to blow the other one out of the water.<br /><br />But, herein lies a thought: Crystal, whenever she decides to attempt the jump to America, should do a classic R&B song as a promo track. This would give new listeners a chance to hear her signature vocal style and exploit their nostalgic weakness. Someone put me in charge of the Crystal crossover -- I'd do that shit right. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Girlfriend</span> video..</span>.brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-664730486051418022009-08-04T15:55:00.005-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.950-04:00New Music Video: Crystal Kay feat. KANAME - After Love<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Oh. Em. Gee. Crystal has finally (FINALLY!) turned out a good video! It's safe to say that, perhaps with the exception of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">きっと永遠に</span> video, she's never looked better. There's a mature feel about it and Crystal is effortlessly sexy. I love it! Can't wait for the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Girlfriend</span> video; hopefully it can live up to this new standard. </span><br /><br /><object width="550" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LxOGL7hF-L0&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LxOGL7hF-L0&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="360"></embed></object>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-42034213144881505272009-07-23T17:17:00.004-04:002009-07-23T19:59:29.070-04:00The New "It" Boy?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprV7-Sb3g1P2c0tVH2dCl6mXB00F93KPV6SFWiGMWk4BQ3z7EoW4MCJEci4QkCSQA9D-1iG1V5tv8XxsgYi53PkGAqCs3cazSBTG46lH2SFJSqeVF0mG8Knk2E_N898VrbohUHyAS14I/s1600-h/freddie+stroma.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprV7-Sb3g1P2c0tVH2dCl6mXB00F93KPV6SFWiGMWk4BQ3z7EoW4MCJEci4QkCSQA9D-1iG1V5tv8XxsgYi53PkGAqCs3cazSBTG46lH2SFJSqeVF0mG8Knk2E_N898VrbohUHyAS14I/s400/freddie+stroma.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361807075836240386" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Meet Freddie Stroma. You may have seen him in theaters portraying Cormac McLaggen in the record-breaking sixth installment of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Harry Potter</span> franchise. He's also currently starring in my fantasies. Smokin'. Charming, too. Are we witnessing the birth of the next "it" boy?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TsiKE5LFCeE7IyASvWpOQyPduysT80gfE3H2bNIbkDWZpGMs8lkLkhOTuQZFaLB3ueF3bNjbVjL4hwt1_uJVJFCr8GrvJ7JdBTclQw-DfGOfUIgveae7mJnd7sV4uqUJs59wtY5e2x8/s1600-h/chace+and+zac.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TsiKE5LFCeE7IyASvWpOQyPduysT80gfE3H2bNIbkDWZpGMs8lkLkhOTuQZFaLB3ueF3bNjbVjL4hwt1_uJVJFCr8GrvJ7JdBTclQw-DfGOfUIgveae7mJnd7sV4uqUJs59wtY5e2x8/s400/chace+and+zac.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361807080348417346" /></a>From where I'm standing, the title of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming bundle of muscles and testosterone is up for grabs. The fervor around Chace Crawford, who recently celebrated his 24th birthday, has died down to a quiet simmer. Zefron is now too good for musicals (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Footloose</span> would have been awesome), too dumb to drop Vanessa Hudgens, and, frankly, too boring to garner much attention. Reigning hottie Robert Pattinson is still really hot in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Twilight</span> movie and he does have a second one on the way. But as for the in-between time, while RPattz is still as pale and broody as Edward Cullen, he's pale and broody without lighting. Lighting is key. Recent photos of him strolling around NYC kinda kill the magic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFE8viZxqfhJx4rY7PsgAgDWYo4IZS4XFBn7kMNSSRqh4gR2DJh_Yej2bqCc45DG2V6c9OL6hRav-fTPcPX7hM16zqaJonVRF6SXCkM5T9y3Om2XnetNiV9u9P7tYEWEdHTHAbPm_UX8/s1600-h/rob+and+freddie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFE8viZxqfhJx4rY7PsgAgDWYo4IZS4XFBn7kMNSSRqh4gR2DJh_Yej2bqCc45DG2V6c9OL6hRav-fTPcPX7hM16zqaJonVRF6SXCkM5T9y3Om2XnetNiV9u9P7tYEWEdHTHAbPm_UX8/s400/rob+and+freddie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361807070213912274" /></a>And, let's not forget that RPattz got his big break starring in the fourth <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Harry Potter</span> film. If Freddie can land himself another prominent role, he can rise up the ranks fairly quickly. I, for one, humbly suggest that he do it wearing as little clothing as possible. Like this: check out his new Acne underwear advertisement. </span><br /><br /><object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VrlDjV6IqAw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VrlDjV6IqAw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-25319833901231033182009-07-16T10:59:00.007-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.952-04:00Enjoy the "Best of Crystal Kay"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwKd71kFhK-tkJa2MFoUIH71Zots4EGJnLa2XGuPI_NLkJwB1seSkwaIkPI6gbncv2RO3736hca2VhXucf3DxXjx2R9qonF3tsrxO5UmF4pgusf7RYiAEK2hJHS6ev8MJEE3o9Ovwk2g/s1600-h/51RHczW6fpL_SS500_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 550px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwKd71kFhK-tkJa2MFoUIH71Zots4EGJnLa2XGuPI_NLkJwB1seSkwaIkPI6gbncv2RO3736hca2VhXucf3DxXjx2R9qonF3tsrxO5UmF4pgusf7RYiAEK2hJHS6ev8MJEE3o9Ovwk2g/s400/51RHczW6fpL_SS500_.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366248689104730658" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Crystal Kay will indeed be releasing her second compilation album in commemoration of her decade in the music industry on September 2nd titled <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Best of Crystal Kay</span>. This news, coupled with all the new music she's been working out is really the most her fans could have hoped for. I'm certainly satisfied. You can't help but be proud of Kuri, huh? Only 23 and celebrating ten years in the game? I thought Christina Aguilera was awesome for hitting that milestone at 28. (She is, of course).<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Best of Crystal Kay</span> is rumored to include a whopping three discs containing well over 30 tracks from her diverse discography. I hope you all <a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/03/crystal-kays-10th-anniversary-vote-for.html">voted as I requested</a> because it would seem that Kuri has already selected the tracklist. Check it out.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">01 Eternal Memories<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">02 こみちの花<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">03 ダーリン P.P.P.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">04 Girl's Night<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">05 Ex-Boyfriend (feat.Verbal/m-flo)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">06 lost child<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">07 月のない夜、道のない場所<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">08 A song for you<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">09 think of U<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">10 hard to say<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">11 Girl U Love<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">12 Boyfriend-part 2-<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">13 片想い<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">14 I LIKE IT<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">15 Candy<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">16 Can't Be Stopped<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">17 Motherland<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">18 Tears<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">19 Kiss<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">20 恋におちたら<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">21 Two As One<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">22 I Know<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">23 Kirakuni<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">24 涙があふれても<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">25 きっと永遠に<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">26 こんなに近くで...<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">27 あなたのそばで<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">28 Dream World<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">29 涙のさきに<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">30 ONE<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">31 帰り道</span><br /></div><br />Yay, all my tracks made the list! Well, there wasn't much doubt about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">恋におちたら (Koi ni Ochitara)</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">こんなに近くで (Konna ni Chikaku de)</span> but even the album track I Know (which is pure gold) was included! Woot. I love that <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">帰り道 (Kaerimichi)</span> is in there, too. Now you may notice that Crystal's newest material like <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Girlfriend</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">After Love</span>, and, more importantly, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Over and Over</span>, which has never seen a physical release, are not included in the track listing. I fretted for a while, but it was later revealed that the First Press Limited Edition will include a 5-track bonus disc containing her previously unreleased material. The tracklist for this disc hasn't been explicitly stated yet, but I can guess it will include <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Girlfriend</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">After Love</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Over and Over</span>, and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Step by Step</span>. Which leaves one space empty. Ah, the possibilities! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">出会えた軌跡 (Deaeta Kiseki)</span>? <span style="font-style:italic;">Hold On</span> from the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Dolan's Cadillac</span> soundtrack? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Wonder</span>, her duet with Jin Akanishi?<br /><br />No matter what the final mystery track turns out to be, it's clear that Crystal Kay has assembled quite the package for her fans. I'll definitely be picking up my three discs of Kuri goodness. Congrats again, Kuri-chan!</span><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">More CK!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/07/crystal-kay.html">Crystal Kay Covers Michael Jackson's Human Nature</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/07/httpwww.html">Listen to Hold On</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-aniversary-crystal-kay.html">Happy 10th Anniversary, Kuri!</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/06/crystal-kay-boa-girlfriend-full.html">Listen to Girlfriend</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-33022305009169727352009-07-16T10:40:00.005-04:002009-09-08T01:32:27.954-04:00I♥GaGa - Lady GaGa Performs Paparazzi<object width="550" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LgjKFlqPMEQ&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LgjKFlqPMEQ&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="550" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Fantastic performance. I live for the outfit, the vocals were on point -- just spectacular. <span style="font-style:italic;">Paparazzi</span> just keeps sounding better and better to me. Wouldn't it be nice if this were the standard for pop acts? Live instrumentation, live vocals, and, of course, fierce fashion? No one in the pop game right now can touch GaGa when it comes to artistry.<br /><br />Oh, and our fair Lady made history again -- this time on the Mainstream Top 40 Chart when current single <span style="font-style:italic;">LoveGame</span>, like <span style="font-style:italic;">Poker Face</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">Just Dance</span> before it, hit the top spot. Congrats, GaGa. </span><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">More GaGa!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/07/they-dont-call-this-bitch-gaga-for.html">GaGa discusses her influences while wearing a ferocious mask</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/06/there-are-no-words-lady-gaga-paparazzi.html">Watch the Paparazzi music mini-movie</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/05/super-duper-uh-maze-n-lady-gaga.html">Watch a live, acoustic version of Paparazzi</a></span></span></div>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936762813555242161.post-35098832092582793312009-07-14T16:35:00.007-04:002009-07-16T00:00:12.069-04:00Channing "G.I. Joe" Tatum does GQ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmG5tE9fHXAJTIoYskcqmlBCKna0xbMrTL_H0BkXulswxZuqy-O8Cxikq73UuZj6Lzmy75TYHPgQHHcfPDc0UrGsfxSOx5EIMKuyQwXNR3KAvaT_toUk8P__6YPSL-IZLmoYMUrzOzy8/s1600-h/0809-GQ_Channing-Tatum_Med-.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 683px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmG5tE9fHXAJTIoYskcqmlBCKna0xbMrTL_H0BkXulswxZuqy-O8Cxikq73UuZj6Lzmy75TYHPgQHHcfPDc0UrGsfxSOx5EIMKuyQwXNR3KAvaT_toUk8P__6YPSL-IZLmoYMUrzOzy8/s400/0809-GQ_Channing-Tatum_Med-.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358417765480755410" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Go Joe! So I was all about Chan when he first started getting work a few years back and then he did that awful movie with Amanda Bynes, it became painfully clear that he's got absolutely nothing between his ears, and I got over it. But, over the last few years I've re-prioritized and decided it's what's between the legs that count! Chan Tate here is pushing 30 and still smokin'. *Swoon.*<br /><br /><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/07/channing-gi-joe-tatum-does-gq.html">Check out the rest of Channing's spread...</a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/03/dear-god-robert-pattinson-covers-gq.html">How does the Chan compare to RPattz?</a><br /><a href="http://nodnarb7.blogspot.com/2009/04/zac-lord-of-tweenyboppers-efron-does-gq.html">How about Zefron?</a></span></span><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUsF8hTc8dlk7OmttwBxA3KI79cHhOPCqUxeZkbpTtZaZeAK3teFmyUhJ4-qCUTkLrXfELE1xD8H5W7p1FsdeYD_Nm3ydl6c0TSgJ4Y4OYR2VWjPbTvH6NLJg7km3XyOGCU8Ehj1A-qw/s1600-h/GQ-AUGUST_Tatum_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 546px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUsF8hTc8dlk7OmttwBxA3KI79cHhOPCqUxeZkbpTtZaZeAK3teFmyUhJ4-qCUTkLrXfELE1xD8H5W7p1FsdeYD_Nm3ydl6c0TSgJ4Y4OYR2VWjPbTvH6NLJg7km3XyOGCU8Ehj1A-qw/s400/GQ-AUGUST_Tatum_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358417771629223330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbUqnk9UMX_4Y01XNTu0-IBOviWF5Yvej-aM4Nga0uhdZEF3u9gToA44w23DqR_f2RKE26hhTHaWP2migxcxdHuiYUl2sRjFe8TLwaD8fxwYwo4yFFtQY2NvBwC2JeY6JM3VX_nAZP54/s1600-h/00004f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbUqnk9UMX_4Y01XNTu0-IBOviWF5Yvej-aM4Nga0uhdZEF3u9gToA44w23DqR_f2RKE26hhTHaWP2migxcxdHuiYUl2sRjFe8TLwaD8fxwYwo4yFFtQY2NvBwC2JeY6JM3VX_nAZP54/s400/00004f.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358417781315522018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispvR-smljyBizf9KEVUOMPv8Fa2eORCvASi8bgs87tZrR6vSBw8zJEBqnMyn5eo5cBTAJ9Lb2Aq4es72Kklse_kkho5gIq2dDZb7CVsuBJAA2nB5t-zK3aGmSeTrC_4f5g1O5t2TPtK8/s1600-h/00005f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 425px; height: 588px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispvR-smljyBizf9KEVUOMPv8Fa2eORCvASi8bgs87tZrR6vSBw8zJEBqnMyn5eo5cBTAJ9Lb2Aq4es72Kklse_kkho5gIq2dDZb7CVsuBJAA2nB5t-zK3aGmSeTrC_4f5g1O5t2TPtK8/s400/00005f.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358417779613142050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDJRUAkbxgWLGRB85XPPxUDn6BloRjLyi1f3NHmsbGMHSthb5-7fn40qONUMMJV3u_IS90EbGfNYngtj6Gf_YInwwputZJGNNGhnB0YYDB9KHmUDpqGd8baTt9-7E7e6U1R8DCP4zR9Q/s1600-h/00006f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 425px; height: 588px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDJRUAkbxgWLGRB85XPPxUDn6BloRjLyi1f3NHmsbGMHSthb5-7fn40qONUMMJV3u_IS90EbGfNYngtj6Gf_YInwwputZJGNNGhnB0YYDB9KHmUDpqGd8baTt9-7E7e6U1R8DCP4zR9Q/s400/00006f.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358417786596195298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3Hwhv1ulTYeFHkXRwjq56iSlpUY0LvDB3S831XWKN37c5pWTFcQO4aZydAP8V3kQLNfdwzq4YmM2-XlhKuFqC7vNXp5iyvw4TwQC3zHL7NHjoy_3DfNYQC4OTCpou6gO6sxlqs4p7Uo/s1600-h/00007f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 425px; height: 588px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3Hwhv1ulTYeFHkXRwjq56iSlpUY0LvDB3S831XWKN37c5pWTFcQO4aZydAP8V3kQLNfdwzq4YmM2-XlhKuFqC7vNXp5iyvw4TwQC3zHL7NHjoy_3DfNYQC4OTCpou6gO6sxlqs4p7Uo/s400/00007f.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358420141242696562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0kazf-oOuHsOKZ85CvVtqgUpzxqWLADUDo1retNerV3FwkAoVWr0_po7S9hI2Uxdj_1snRt8cAMSzPUjn5hac9ByGGARXL_u4J_gFEc8fE0vNfIWE4dDVasmUfV29YUWTk3jA9KDQe8/s1600-h/GQ-AUGUST_Tatum_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 425px; height: 578px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0kazf-oOuHsOKZ85CvVtqgUpzxqWLADUDo1retNerV3FwkAoVWr0_po7S9hI2Uxdj_1snRt8cAMSzPUjn5hac9ByGGARXL_u4J_gFEc8fE0vNfIWE4dDVasmUfV29YUWTk3jA9KDQe8/s400/GQ-AUGUST_Tatum_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358420141549623634" /></a><br /></span>brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916655758181641noreply@blogger.com0