Bill Maher should have gotten a nomination

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200px-religulous_posterIf you ask me, and i am being totally baised again, Bill Maher’s fantastical documentary “Religulous” should have been at least nominated for the oscars. The Academy Awards are known for being a little light on liberalism (Paradise Now’s loss) and high on pomp (Heath Ledger winning). The documentary was unlike any other and it deserved some kudos, especially for such a crucial subject rarely visited. It’s out now on DVD, so go get it.

Nicole Richie is pregnant again

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I am on a gossip binge watching all this red carpet hoopla. She is. So fast, so britney, isn’t it. I was just wondering what happened to her album? Is it ever going to surface? She is getting to be so boring. Her beau is blah, too. I need to sleep.

Penelope Cruz wins oscar

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Penelope Cruz just won the Best Supporting Actress oscar for her role in Vicky Christina Barcelona. She spoke in Spanish partially and she looked stellar. I thought the character was great but I doubted that it would win, even if it deserved, just because it was a romantic comedy role.

Lira continues to impress with Soul In Mind

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lira_cover_5There aren’t many artists today that have their heart on their album sleeve like Lira. The South African native has been making waves across both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans with her brand of soul fused with jazz standards accompanied with charming lyric. Her sophomore album Feel Good brought this stupendous mixture to the forefront of the chill out genre. Her new album, Soul In Mind, seems to carry this great package to a greater level. 

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