Lately I have been loving Nicki Minaj. With her there seems to be more there than meets the eye. I'm even loving some of the music. I think it's also interesting that she can really sing... she's focusing on rapping at the moment but if you listen to the whole cd like I said-there's more there. I think she's gorgeous and I'm loving the edgy fashions sense much more than I care for that Lady GooGoo. And! this song has totally gotten to me I find myself humming it all the time now.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Rihanna's Gorgeous New Video!
David Guetta is the go-to guy as of late on the music scene. He did wonders for Kelly Rowland's career, had a major hit with Akon and list goes on and on. It's only natural for one of the hottest women in popular music to finally pair up with the Producer (DJ) of the moment. As with the recent leaked song 'Only Girl (In The World)' here she is displaying a happier more fun side than in the (in my opinion) fantastic "Rated R' cd. Some people are giving her flack for using auto-tune, but she doesn't need to... it's indicative of the style of music. So it's OK with me. And she looks GORGEOUS! I love the make up. It's a fun video... smells like another hit to me!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Kelly's 'Rose Colored Glasses'
Kelly Rowland's new video for 'Rise Colored Glasses' is gorgeous! I love the makeup, the fashion and it's a nice song. She looks like a model, only unlike a lot of current pop stars she can really sing. It's high time people let her out of the Destiny Child shadow. Her new album has been pushed up to 2011 :( I hope it does well for her. Her new sound is really working for her.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Mehcad Brooks Yummy Yum Yum
This is one of the most gorgeous men I believe I have EVER seen. He's like a dream come to life...
I can't type anything else :-/ Whew!
Vanessa Williams on Desperate Housewives!!!
I can't wait! I haven't been this excited about DH in I don't know how long. Although I'm a little scared. Mark Cherry has a history of not knowing what to do with black characters... what he did with the uber talented Alfre Woodard & Mehcad Brooks is unforgivable! So there's two things I'm hoping... Vanessa has a good three dimensional character she can sink her teeth into and her role is not Wilhelmina Slater transplanted on Wisteria Lane. Fingers crossed! Again... I can't wait!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Got Socks?
Alexander Skarsgard in a shower scene... |
The Sexy Joe Manganiello |
Friday, July 30, 2010
Ellen Quits 'American Idol'
Ellen has given notice she's not coming back next season to Idol, Simon Cowell has left to pursue bringing his other hit show from Great Britian to The United States. I tend to think Simon saw a sinking ship and decided to get out while it was still on top. Kara (in my opinion) never really caught on and she isn't coming back next season either! Has American Idol run it's course? I think it may have. The way they handled Paula Abdul was the beginning of the end. Time will tell....
los angeles times:
Friday, July 23, 2010
Christina Aguilera - You Lost Me
One of the best songs on the 'Bionic' album. Gorgeous video. People have slept on the 'Bionic' album ... perhaps this new single & video will give it some much needed attention. There's so much more to it than the first single. She continues to be one of the most exciting artist's to watch grow to me. Her talent is off the charts. This new cd is such a diverse project, it really is much more than a dance album. I really hope 'Desnudate' is one of the next singles!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Kelly Rowland's Commander
I LOVE Kelly's music these days. She has found her own identity and she's making some good dance music. I've always found dance music by artist's who can really sing to be that much more entertaining. It's difficult to break out from such a popular group when you weren't the lead singer, there's always going to be comparisons. She suffered from that for a while, but in David Guetta she found someone that ignited something in her. I've always liked her, so it's good to see her break out and turn it out! Werk Kelly!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Naomi's Follicle Challenges
Chris Brown: fake tears?
There is a witness who claims Chris Brown's tearful near breakdown during the Michael Jackson tribute he did on the BET Awards was only a bid for sympathy and fake. Further claiming one of his 'people' gave him eye drops to bring on the tears! This guys career is in ruins but I really hope he didn't do this. I saw the performance & admittedly I thought it was a bit much. But I thought it was 'possibly' real. I think what he was crying about was his life.... even dressed like Michael I think Mike was the furthest thing from his mind. He majorly fucked up and ruined and young and very promising career. I hope this isn't true... but nothing surprises me anymore.
THIS is what you call Legendary!
A Stonewall Veteran, 89, Misses the Parade
Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times
By MANNY FERNANDEZ
Published: June 27, 2010
At noon on Sunday, thousands of marchers filled Fifth Avenue for New York City’s annual gay pride parade. Nearly six miles away, on the sixth floor of a nursing home in Brooklyn, the frail, white-haired woman in beige pajamas and brown slippers in Room 609 sat motionless at the edge of her bed, staring out her window.
(read full story at newyorktimes.com)
Friday, May 28, 2010
Simon Cowell Farewell Tribute American Idol Finale 2010
I really loved seeing this. I missed the show. But, catching all the highlights online this one I found fascinating for some reason. It's long been obvious contrary to his tough comments and acerbic demeanor the alumni have a true infinity for Simon. I haven't watched the show much in recent years, this year nearly at all. Now I feel there's no reason to watch. Simon will be sorely missed no matter how much they try and claim the show is about the people. But you never know... maybe they have a trick up their sleeve. There could announce a replacement that will reinvigorate everything. We will see...
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Macy Gray's 'Beauty'!
Macy Gray is one of those artists I should pay more attention to. Just when I seem to forget about her she comes along with something else I like... a lot! She consistently makes music that I respond to. Coupled with that very unique raspy voice she seems to have a wealth of musicality. She has a knack for constructing some very full bodied rhythmic songs. She also does topical issues in songs without it sounding preachy or corny as so many others do. She takes this song I saw her perform on Leno 'Beauty In The World' which could have been annoyingly saccharine with it's message of spreading love and recognizing beauty and makes it relate-able. All the while keeping her quirky. There's definitely a place on the scene for Macy. Nice to see someone doing their own thing... not following the pack.
Monday, May 10, 2010
R.I.P. Lena Horna
The exquisite Lena Horne has passed away at the age of 92.
The legendary singer and actress will be remembered not only as one of the most beautiful and poised ladies of the screen but as a trailblazer for African Americans.
Born in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn New York she made her mark on the world.
A true class act. Quite A Lady.
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Bionic Christina Aguilera
Christina has always been an artist that's liked to shock audience's. She has gotten lots of grief over it. Here in the phony puritanical America they made such a case with her single 'Dirrty" it stunted it's success. Sometime scandal can invigorate your work & sometime it does just the opposite... just ask Janet Jackson. By the by "Dirrty" went on to be a major song for her abroad while settling for top 40 here. While top 40 beats not charting, it could have & should have done much better. Her new song 'Not Myself Tonight' while getting good reviews in certain music publications has gotten mixed reactions from fans. Some say it doesn't sound 'current' it sounds like '90's disco'. Well surprise,surprise people that's what it's supposed to sound like. Listen to the top ten. It's riddled with a nod to this or that.. think about it... what does 'now' sound like? We don't know because there is no now, everyone is immersed with paying homage to well... you fill in the blank. The word original is basically obsolete. I've gotten used to it. The trick is to see who is talented enough to put their own unique spin on it.
Since the release of Christina's video for 'Not Myself Tonight' there is talk all over the internet that she's copying Lady Gaga. I find this hilarious. And frankly rather impossible. How can you accuse someone of copying a copycat? Hmmm....
All these people that think Gaga is innovative or original or (God help me) breaking some new ground.... wow! If that's your thought process not only are you simply wrong, your 'drinking the Kool Aid' as a good friend of mine says. She is the personification of copycat. It's like watching Grace Jones, Madonna, Kylie, etc,etc,etc....
Gaga wears weird clothing for shock value. In her new video Christina's wardrobe is very fetish, very sexual in keeping with the song topic. She's done shocking before... before Gaga people. If you remember the early 90's & Madonna THERE is where you see a lot of the inspiration for this video. I like it for what it is. I can assure you her next video will be completely different. Her videos are always very conceptual & very different. She is one talented Bitch!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Some Grace In Your Face
Diana in 2010!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Haiti.
It shouldn't surprise me but it still does... the negativity that persists in people even in the most dire of times. Reading different blogs and their comments all over the net of how people are angry that the Red Cross and other organizations are lending a hand here in America to Haiti. Their claims that we have hungry and indigent people living right here in our own country & that their focus should be here in America. Further going on to ask people to boycott such organizations. Like I said it shouldn't surprise me, but it does... truth be told it disgusts me. The fact that one human can be aware of such utter tragedy and devastation yet harbor such insensitivity is profoundly troubling to me. Not even to mention the charges that the Red Cross doesn't do due diligence here at home is incorrect, just to have such feelings is a concept I cannot begin to fathom. Whenever such tragedies occur I always wish I had more to give and help out. I my self sent my $10 text and purchased associated music on iTunes to the cause. Imagine the difference it can make if everyone that can afford it made such seemingly small contributions...
It's also good to see the 'Stars' come out and support. The concert/telethon spearheaded by George Clooney televised on nearly every major broadcast network was at times difficult to watch but essential. Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen & Mary J. Blige were some of the best... most inspiring moments for me.
Jennifer Hudson
It's also good to see the 'Stars' come out and support. The concert/telethon spearheaded by George Clooney televised on nearly every major broadcast network was at times difficult to watch but essential. Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen & Mary J. Blige were some of the best... most inspiring moments for me.
Jennifer Hudson
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