Just when we thought that Jad Choueiri couldn’t be more of a cliched tacky wannabe, he goes and outdoes himself. This time, in his quest to propel his drug-persona, he has opted for a house song with some of the worst vocals we had heard in a while (and Heidi Montag has an album coming out). It’s called “Stop Popping Pills,” which is contradictory as we have all seen him tweaking a couple of times. Regardless of what substance he abuses or uses, because he can do whatever he pleases, but it’s only bad because it’s been done before so many times and in the same format. This, still, won’t break him to the English-speaking market he was trying to attain and maintain. This whole album is a failed attempt at trying to cross over and it won’t happen if all he does is regurgitated tracks. If you are trying to break a market don’t try to imitate, but try to add. In any case, his videos are so painful to look at, one can’t help but watch. As my friend puts it: “Stop making videos,” is more like it.
Get the persuader copper bag…
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How fabulous is this bag? It’s copper and it looks like a machine gun. The grip is a mobile phone holder. Everything is great about this, just don’t try going to an airport carrying it.
Britney Spears does David Letterman’s Top 10
1Is she making fun of herself or is she being played? Not so sure about this. Why in a bikini? Anyway, it’s not as funny as his other ones. “Pie for everyone” – what is that? Abhorrent!
PETA targets fat people
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People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has started a campaign called “Save The Wales.” It aims to promote vegetarianism as a diet. The target is the overweight and it is a bit insulting but it delivers the message across. Does anyone know an overweight vegetarian?
Video: “First Train Home” by Imogen Heap
1Still, as before: all her songs sound the same. Her heyday was with Frou Frou. This just seams redundant and the video looks late 90s’. Heard to songs from Ellipse. It sounds the same as its predecessor.
Do you want some milk soda?
The folks over at Coca Cola decided that carbonating some milk is the way to go. The newest dairy product is Vio, a soda that has milk in it or milk with soda in it. Back when we learned we can carbonate anything, we wondered is this could happen. But, we always thought that Laban Up had some carbonation in it or our taste buds could be fooling us. It’ll come ins 4 flavors: Very Berry, Tropical Colada, Peach Mango and Citrus Burst. Something tells us that they will taste like a lassi of sorts that you can find in an Indian restaurant.
Statement from Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray
2Why was this necessary? How is this going to improve on anything? He was licensed and he gave MJ too much drugs. Now, Jackson asked for it, but I don’t think that he wanted not to wake up in the morning from it. We hate to say it, but we have to sympathy for him.
Afghan elections will hold no surprises
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Afghanistan looks like it will be, yet again, under the rule of Hamid Karzai. No surprises and no room for change. Karzai was the ally of America during the removal of the Taliban, then became a “transitional” president, then was elected by the people and it looks like he will get back into office. He is formidable and his opponents don’t boast much of a resume either. This, coming after Iran’s shutting up of its people, makes there region stay in its stagnant state. Whatever is suitable for the West remains intact in Afghanistan, while the people still strive for a better standard of living. Everyone is expecting vote-counting flaws and corruption, especially in area where monitors can’t reach. Moreover, half of the people are not voting in this election and the Taliban has called a boycott of this “program of the crusaders.”
Pretty little song from Nerina Pallot’s new album
5Mainstream folkstress and heart-ache chanteuse Nerina Pallot has finished her third album, which will be called The Graduate. It’s slated for an October release just in time for the autumn sorrow. This song will be included in the line-up and it’s called “It Starts.” She is quirkier than we thought. From what we heard, this sounds like her best work yet.
Mo’Nique sheds some pounds for her new show
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Big, phat and proud Mo’Nique has shed some pounds. 40 to be exact. The diva that has created a brand name for herself with over-weight has gone and betrayed her base. But, in reality, Mo’Nique lost the pounds, which she debuted at the Hoodies, no for “an aesthetic issue” but because of health reasons.
Also, Mo’Nique plans to begin filming her show which will be broadcast on BET sometime in October. And there is an Oscar buzz around her performance in Precious. With the show and the movie, she is on top of her game right now.
Fresh: Video: “Mistake” by Moby
1Wait For Me was worth the wait. It’s one of the best albums of 2009. This is the third single from the album and a top tune.
Thinking of getting a tattoo?
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Try this one.
Green: Cows’ farts or burps aren’t the problem
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 237
“I would rather die standing than live on my knees!”
- Emiliano Zapata
Video: “Fugitive” by David Gray
It has been a downward slope for David Gray following the skyrocketing success of “Babylon.” But, he is still churning out some big MOR numbers like this one from his next album Draw The Line.
Company Of We love the skinny boy
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Baby shades and soft linens. The skinny boy never looked so good. Company Of We is a new designer house that caters to a highly marginalized demographic of society – the skinny boy hipster than doesn’t was to spend to much. It’s urban chic with a slight air of sophistication. They have been hailed as the new “design darlings” by Selectism and are set to break strong into the market. Visit them here.
This is how you do Beyoncé, bitches!
7As Lil’ Mama said: “It took a transgender woman to bring the feminine.” This ball queen brought it to the screen and there’s no topping her.
Amerie missteps with new single and cover
Amerie is misstepping all over the place. First the singles seem like they don’t want to be singles. Her first attempt “Why R U” sounded like an SWV b-side. The second one pictured above “Heard ‘Em All” is a loud ruckus that doesn’t go anywhere. Plus, the new age renaissance look is not happening at all. Maybe it’s in keeping with the album concept of In Love & War, which is to close to Daniel Merriweather’s Love & War. She needs to go back to big band instrumentation like the one on “1 Thing.” That was her peak and this templated soul-pop is neither here or there. No wonder her album was pushed back. She needs some direction.
