Girls Aloud to release “The Singles” box set!

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Single box sets are really of no interest to us as we are completists anyway. But, this Girls Aloud package is quiet impressive. Click below for the complete track listing.

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Legendary: “Hyperactive!” by Thomas Dolby

This song brings back childhood memories as it is one of the first music videos we were fascinated by. The special effects seemed real cool back then but now its saved merely by kitsch factor. Lovely song two that mixed synth elements with soul vocals.

 

Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears releases book!

Captured on June 22 2010 in London, Tim Hailand’s upcoming One Day in the Life of Jake Shears book finds Jake in bed at St Martins Lane hotel at 8:15 am, and follows him throughout his day in black and white photos; showering, a BBC radio session, lunch with composer Nico Muhly, Akiko, and Jonathan Pierce of The Drums, off to the famous Brixton Academy.

Janet Jackson to become a Barbie doll!

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RuPaul did it, Cher and Lady Gaga, too. Why not the real queen of pop? “Mattel has become a part of the Rhythm Nation! The Barbie brand has partnered with Janet Jackson (Miss Jackson, if you’re nasty) to produce a limited-edition Janet Jackson Barbie doll to be auctioned for charity via charitybuzz.com. The auction ends December 15th. This toy IS pricey at 15K, but who’s to say a major major Janet fan won’t think that’s a fair price for the chance to “fall in love with [Janet] again,” albeit this time in a plastic iteration? The Janet Jackson Barbie even by a certificate of authenticity and a display case for showcasing your Janet adoration — because that’s the way love goes.

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