Google Buzz is here!

“Google Buzz is a social integration and messaging tool by Google, designed to integrate into the company’s web-based email program, Gmail. Shared links and messages show up in the user’s inbox. Buzz focuses on integrating photos, videos, and links as part of the ‘conversations’ aspects of Gmail like conversation threading.

Buzz allows users to choose to share publicly with the world or privately to a small group of friends each time they post. Picasa, Flickr, Google Reader, YouTube, Blogger, and Twitter are currently integrated. The creation of Buzz was seen by industry analysts as an attempt by Google to compete with social networking websites like Facebook and microblogging services like Twitter. Buzz also includes several interface and interaction elements from other Google products (e.g. Google Reader) such as the ability to like a post.” – Wiki

Massimo Tartaglia assaults Berlusconi

This happened in Milan a little while ago while Italy’s Prime minister Berusconi was meeting and greeting his supporters. We never condone violence of any sorts, but, just as the shoe throwing incident with George W. Bush brought a certain amount of sweet justice, this one does too. Berlusconi has been known for his chauvinistic  jokes, his strong anti-human rights stances, his racist comments (once directed at Obama) and his sense of supriority over the Arab world. He is also in love with Bush. A leader of the “center-right” in Italy who also happens to be embroiled in endless sex scandals and alleged ties with the mafia. Pn top of all that, he has a strong hold on the media that has given Italy low rating in the Freedom Houses indexes. We don’t sympathize with him at all, but we remain with our pacifist beliefs, even if the damage he has done to lives is way much more than two broken teeth and a fractured nose.

Britney Spears reveals box design and cover of the Singles Collection

125451987116585The singles collection will contain just that – the entire singles collection in their original artwork in sleeves. Every single single Britney has released will be in that box. A smart move considering that this offering is about the packaging more than the content. So, there won’t be illegal downloading because the tracks are already available, the real draw in the package.

Robbie Williams recently did that and it went over well. But, he has quiet an impressive b-side catalogue so that could be a factor in fans purchasing. But, Britney’s fans will undoubtedly dish out the amount for such a ordeal. Good job!

Liza Minnelli to cover “Single Ladies” for Sex & The City sequel

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Yes, it’s true. The soundtrack for the second Sex & The City movie is going to have more surprises that its predecessor. Liza Minnelli is allegedly covering “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonce. We don’t know how this will go but we feel it will fall along the lines of Shirley Bassey covering “Get This Party Started” by P!nk. Staying true to the song but with a more burlesque beat and some old-school glamor and passion. Queens heads are popping everywhere!

7.4 earthquake hits Indonesia, fear of tsunami

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An earthquake has hit the Indonesia islands just now. It is reported to have the magnitude of 7.4 on the scale. The quake hit the capital Jakarta. There are some fatalities reported. Many experts say this may result in a powerful tsunami. Will keep you posted. The above footage is of the tsunami that happened a couple of years ago on Thailand’s coast (of many).

Fresh: Video: “Forever Is Over” by The Saturdays

The Saturdays are not wasting a single minute between album after their success. The first single for the second album is ready for your viewing even when the album hasn’t been titled. The sound is not that much of a stretch, but it’s a different thing for them. It can totally be a jukebox favorite on Old Compton Street. So, Frankie didn’t leave and they are still in tact for the second serving.

Is Eminem dead?

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There’s a rumor circulating around twitter and the blogosphere about Eminem dying in a car crash today. It’s getting so much attention that it’s one of the most searched phrases today. So, in a manner of speaking out, we have to put in our two cents. Also, we have heard the rumor and got real excited that karma actually works. But, the truth is we never address Eminem here because we don’t like prejudice and bigotry. So, if he is really deceased now this would be one of the few cases where we don’t mourn. He advocated the killing of a women. He promotes violence against women, gays and lesbians. He hates everyone, including black women, and then brands himself a pioneer in rap. He is just an all-around nasty person. Even if he slams some great rap, how can one like the content if it is that hateful?

Exclusive: Video: “Pull My Heart Away” Jack Peñate

The guy that is currently holding #1 spot in our hearts for the year-end charts has released his 3rd video for his new single. “Pull My Heart Away” is one of the great songs that make a spectacular album. Everything Is New is truly impressive, especially considering Matinee was the one to top, too. The video was filmed in the Jordanian desert. The single will be released on the 24th of August.

Did MIKA steal from Belinda Carslile?

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I have been hesitant to report on MIKA latest effort because I felt like the song was all kinds of wonderful turd. There’s just too much going on and the chorus doesn’t sync well. Also, it brings back the memory of the Go-Go’s. Now, as I listen to a the song with the a friend he pointed out the similarity between “We Are Golden” and “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carslile. The chorus sounds melodically exact and there is no writing credit on the song. It sounds too close for comfort. And, he has a sampling history. By “sampling,” I mean taking the whole song and it’s melody then changing the lyrics around and making it his. He did it with “Relax (Take It Easy)” and totally mangled Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died In Your Arms.” All-in-all, I’d be surprised if We Are Golden survived the sophomore slump. Click below to listen to the song to compare and contrast.

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Trey Lorenz is third most searched on Google.com

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Mariah’s backing vocalist and best friend Trey Lorenz is now, for the first time, more searched than Mariah herself. Following his appearance on Michael Jackson’s memorial show inquiry on him has risen like never before.

As lambs might know, Trey is one of, if not the only, person who has been in Mariah’s entourage since the get-go. He can be seen in every single Mariah DVD ever released. Every tour. And even in early footage on her first feature VHS rehearsing with Mariah before she made her name.

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Maxwell reveals track listing of new album

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Finally, news from Maxwell who has taken a hiatus so long that he might well be considered a new artists. I seriously don’t understand how an artist would abandon their fan base for so long and then expect a swift return. Last time he was around was with Now. That was 8 years ago. But, now he is about to release a trilogy of album titled Black Summer’s Night. The first one is Black and it slated for a summer release. The new piece of information we get is the track listing. Click below for it.

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Michael Jackson’s London tour dates

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The tour dates have been announced and it seems that Michael will be in London the entirity of July. This Is It is the event not to miss this year (the event to miss this year: Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet extension). I am mucho excited about this and will do everything to go see him. I went to his last tour (HIStory) and it was just spectacular. And if this is really the farewell tour, I wouldn’t miss it for the world. There’s a lot of talk about how he couldn’t do what we formerly was capable of. Well, If MJ was on a wheelchair and on a yodeling tour, I’d still go to see it. The tour dates after the jump:

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