Obsession ALERT! Here, ladies and gentlemen, is the winner of Swedish Idol in 2005, Agnes Carlsson. You can think of her as Leona Lewis on crack. She's just released her debut US single "Release Me," and it's swooping melody should hook you right away. But don't think of this chick as another throwaway "dance diva"....girl's got some serious vocals. Here are a couple of her videos to start the introduction. Looks like Sweden is further proving it has pop music in a major headlock.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Dang. Anything Else?!
This sketch will go down in history. Don't get loud wit me sur. Do not. get loud. wit me.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Out with the Old, In with the A(meh)zing.
The time is now, people. The smut has returned. Welcome back, The Hills and The City.
The Hills underwent a massive overhaul this season with the exit of anchor Lauren Conrad, and entrance of bitch premier Kristin Cavallari. Look, lemme just say, I'm a huuuuge LC fan, but on Laguna Beach, I was totally Team Kristin. What can I say? I love a girl who speaks her mind and gets what she wants.
Kristin is back to her old ways of stirring the pot and sharpening the claws. All good fun. Then there's Blank-face Audrina. Really, girl? You're all up in arms about JUSTIN BOBBY?! The guy's a doucherocket. Lucky for us, I hear that Audrina is leaving the show super soon. Bad news, she may be getting her own spin-off. Uhwhat. First episode: "How to Master an Emotionless Stare." Yikes. Anyway, it's weird not having Lauren on the show, but I think Kristin is interesting...as long as she doesn't get wrapped up in Justin. Vom. And speaking of vom, someone please tell Stephanie Pratt to get a day job.
Now, to The City. I actually really liked the first episode and the new additions. Plus, I'm glad that cottonmouth of a boyfriend Whitney had is out of the picture. I'm loving the drama between Olivia and her colleague at Elle Magazine, Erin. Juicy! Now. Let's talk about Whit's new roommate Roxy. Whoaaaaa. What a freakin' trainwreck. I smell trouble, and it reminds of me of beef jerkey and chewing tobacco. One, she's suuuuuch a Kelly Cutrone wannabe. "Why'd you leave LA"..."Cuz I'm the only one in all black." Yeah...okay sweetheart. We see right through you! Two, how old are they trying to pass this chick as? I suspect menopause. But apparently Roxy and Whit went to high school together. I wasn't aware that 32 yr olds can enroll in high school. Either way, she's bringin' the drama and I love how she uproots Whit's perfect little rhinestone-belted world.
I'm gonna give The City a solid A, while The Hills slightly disappoints with a C+.
What'd you think?
B.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ain't So Sweet.
It's official. Keisha Buchanan is no longer a Sugababe. GASP. While that may mean absolutely nothing to you, it means something to me, so harumph. Sugababes are a hugely popular UK girl group comprised of three ladies. Unlike female-centric groups of past and present, the girls can actually sing. Like, all three of them....not just one. All three. They've had several #1's and their music has been considered to be some of pop's best (Freak Like Me, Push the Button, About You Now.....just to name a few). Sounds perfect right? Then WTF, Keisha. But then again, the 'Babes are no stranger to regrouping. This will be their fourth, count'em fourth, line-up. First: Siobhan, Mutya, Keisha. Then: Mutya, Keisha, Heidi. THEN: Keisha, Heidi, Amelle. NOW: Heidi, Amelle, Jade. Somehow, their label has kept this Suga-Menage-a-trois poppin'.
The secret? Keeping fans interested in the Sugababes as a whole, as opposed to each individual member holding any weight. Therefore, even when a girl leaves, the group isn't disbanded, it's just.....refreshing. It's an intriguing concept considering how loyal (read: crazy) fans can be. The group's dynamic is altered, especially since the strongest singers have been the girls that have left. The sound changes. The vocals are different. But we're made to believe this is the same Sugababes. Would the Pussycat Dolls be the same if Nicole left? How about if Chris Martin threw the deuces to Coldplay? But, where other groups have faltered (Van Halen, Journey) the Sugababes continue to excel. And the 5 guys that read this blog are cursing Ben Douglas' name for putting Van Halen and Sugababes in the same sentence. Get over it, duuuuude.
So, Keisha. I wish you well. I mean, yeah, I think you're a douchebag for leaving my precious 'Babes. But hey, I'll still keep you on my Christmas card list. I'm looking forward to your mediocre first single and your guest appearances on celebrity editions of unavailing reality competition shows. Buena suerte!
- B.
Monday, September 14, 2009
In Case You Missed It.
Lady Gaga's epic performance of "Paparazzi" during the 2009 VMAs last night. This one will go down as one of the best VMA performances ever. For sure. Brilliant!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Why I Never Go Out.
You wanna know why I never go out? Because I'm a man servant to my freaking DVR. With premieres flowing out this whole week, I'm drowning in a frothy ocean of entertainment. Last night was Melrose Place. Tonight is a 1-2-3 punch of Glee, America's Next Top Model, and So You Think You Can Dance. Tomorrow I'm giving The Vampire Diaries a chance, if only for the fact that Kevin Williamson (writer of Dawson's Creek and Scream) is involved. WHEW. Not to mention all the other crap I feel obligated to glue my eyes to. It's not enough that I work 40 hrs a week AND I'm in a musical with rehearsals and performances. Hot damn. So, you know what happens? I end up deleting more shows than I actually watch (forgive me, Drop Dead Diva).
Give me a break, DVR! But then I think, "Where would we be without you?" Well, I'll tell you. OUT. We'd be out. Having a good time, living life, enriched in the world, blah blah. Look, I don't have time to go out. PLUS, all my beer money is spent on my out-of-this-world Time Warner bill. If you wanna spend time with me, come over for Top Model.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Love Them.
The Saturdays just released their first single "Forever is Over" from their sophomore album Colonial Masses. It's awesome. I just. That's. I mean. I can't find words. Watch. Video. Now. Your ears will thank us.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Don't Hold Back.
Listen to this song. Think of what you can do as you don't hold back. The potential is there as long as you believe in yourself. I know it's challenging. I know there are obstacles. There's a world out there that's aching to be pursued. If nothing else, you are wonderful.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Justin Timberlake-Douglas.
WHY DIDN'T WE KNOW ABOUT THIS?!?! Ugh. It's so nice to see my future husband at work. Swooooooooooon.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Oh, Look. The VMAs are on.
With the MTV Video Music Awards quickly approaching us, I present you with my favorite performances of the last couple years...
I mean. Duh. Chick tore it up. This performance was at the peak of Brit's popularity and success, and this solidified her stance as a pop phenom. No one will ever top this groundbreaking performance. The 2000 VMAs was totally Britney's bitch. I, of course, mean the prison-sense of the word.
Oh, hey Post-American Idol Kelly Clarkson. How are you? Wow, you're awfully angsty. What happened to being "Thankful" and realizing what "The Trouble with Love Is." Kelly. Calm down. You're screaming in my ear. But it sounds so good! What's this jump thing we've got going on? I dunno, but it's irresistible. The Kelly we know and love was introduced on that stage. Ryan Seacrest, what?
First of all, this is like my favorite B track. Second of all, I truly believe she's one the best performers out there today. Her vocals are strong. Her dancing is sick. And she straight up puts her all into this performance. Passionate, exciting, and powerful. And you know I'm a sucker for long, flowing trenchcoats and killer backbends.
The Ultimate VMA Performance. There's not much more to say. Except that I wish I was on stage with them. In the middle. Pushing Christina off the stage. Doing an ad lib solo...........Yes, I've thought of this. Several times. Planned out in my mind............I'm gonna go now.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Songs You Should Just Know.
These little gems are what I'm workin' that booty to, ya heard.
01. Get Sexy by The Sugababes (Just pure hotness. Done.)
02. Forever is Over by The Saturdays (Totally melodic and catchy.)
03. Aha! by Imogen Heap (Twists and turns like a Tim Burton film. Listen, you'll get it.)
04. Silly Boy by Eva Simons (Feisty and punchy. Just like I want my women. Well....)
05. Celebration by Madonna (I mean....come on. It's Madonna.)
06. Hot Mess by Ashley Tisdale (The Tiz gets....dare I say.....adult?!)
07. Living in the Sky with Diamonds by Cobra Starship (Breezy, windows down track)
08. Superbad by Adrienne Bailon (I often do my own choreo to this in my apartment. Do the same.)
09. Bad Boys by Alexandra Burke feat. Flo Rida (Just a fun song. She'll be big.)
10. Sexy Bitch by David Guetta feat. Akon (TOTALLY my jam. Loving this one.)
Now, you have to understand....The Sugababes, The Saturdays, and Alexandra Burke are UK artists and you won't find their stuff in the US -- Although, The Sugababes just signed a record deal with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation, so you might be hearing of them stateside soon.
Now, go educate yourself.
Shut Up and Watch Me WALK.
Look. and Listen. If you don't like this song, Get Sexy by the Sugababes, then you either (1) are lame, (2) a straight guy, or (3) you obviously just hate me and everything I stand for. Either way, you need to change the 'tude, cuz this song is the shiiiiiiiit. Thanks for your undivided attention. Now DANCE.
Image is Everything.
Your mom was wrong. It does matter how you look......at least in the entertainment industry. I was chatting with my friend Heather about Katharine McPhee's drastic image transformation to coincide with her "edgy" (Kat's words, eh) new album Unbroken. Heather said, "She's unrecognizable. People won't know who she is." And I said, "Hmmmmm."
I got to thinking of how certain image changing blunders have affected female celebrities' careers. It's typically going from long and flowy, to short and static. America has always had a societical repulsion to cropped hair on women, claiming it's not as sexy. Whereas, in the fashion world, short hair is seen as chic and couture.
Does the haircut determine the popularity and success?
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