Jason Castro Singing Crazy
February 20, 2008
Jason Castro’s What a Day for a Daydream
February 20, 2008
American Idol Season 7
February 20, 2008
Barring any total meltdowns, this should be one of the funnest AI seasons ever. So much talent!
It’s ironic, some of these contestants are coming under scrutinism because they either had a previous contract, were in a band, or opened for another performer. I honestly don’t think the criticism is fair. If they aren’t making a living right now recording (and they wouldn’t be on AI if they were), I think they’re eligible.
Besides, Taylor Hicks and Sanjaya nearly destroyed the integrity of American Idol. You could almost say they nearly destroyed the show altogether! It’s about time the judges presented us with this many talented singers in the top 24.
My own favorites in Season 7 are:
Jason Castro
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Carly Smithson
Kady Malloy
Syesha Mercado
Danny’s also a favorite, but I wish he’d chosen a different song. He had fun, though, and that should count for something! Can’t wait to see the girl’s performances tonight - I hope they’re as good as the guys were.
Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, and Daddy Knowles
February 17, 2008
You’ve probably heard about the squabble between Aretha Franklin and Team Beyonce. The queen of soul took offense to Beyoncé’s calling Tina Turner “the queen” during the duo’s Grammy performance. When Beyonce was on stage and said, “The Queen…” I have to admit, I expected Aretha to come out on stage - not Tina Turner. (Aretha’s the Queen of Soul, after all!)
Aretha Franklin promply issued a statement letting Beyonce know that SHE was the Queen, not anyone else.
THEN, Mathew Knowles (Beyonce’s dad, of course), snapped back at Aretha Franklin in defense of his daughter.
“Something this ridiculous – it’s childish, it’s unprofessional,” he said in a statement Thursday. “And it’s a sad day when egos get bruised because somebody used the word king, queen, prince or princess.”
Now things just got more insulting for the Queen.
In a letter to Aretha Franklin, PETA spokesperson Dan Matthews writes:
“Music lovers may think of you as a ‘queen,’ but to animal lovers, you are a court jester . Why not shed the old-fashioned look that adds pounds to your frame and detracts from your beautiful voice? Please consider donating your furs to the homeless as ‘queen of compassion,’ Mariah Carey, did. You’ll get a tax credit for the donation, and we at PETA will all sing your praises.”
Ouch.
I’m mean, sure, the fur should go - we all know that. But hasn’t the lady earned a little more R.E.S.P.E.C.T. than that?
Fun Stand Up Posters
February 14, 2008
Beyonce Stand Up
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Beyonce Stand Up
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Troy Bolton Stand Up
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Hannah Montana Stand Up
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Troy Bolton Stand Up
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Link Larkin Stand Up
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Gabriella Montez Stand Up
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Sharpay Evans Stand Up
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Gene Simmons Stand Up
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Brian Stand Up
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And what are Brian and Stewie doing in there amongst the celebs? Just seeing if you were paying attention.
Congratulations to Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, and The Other Winners
February 11, 2008
Last night’s Grammy’s were actually really good. Most award shows fall flat, but whoever put last night’s show together did a great job. The diversity was the best thing. There was pretty much something for everyone. Kanye’s songs, Amy Winehouse’s performances, the Beatle’s salute, and Beyonce/Tina Turner were my personal favorites.
Can you believe Herbie Hancock won album of the year? He basically pulled it right out from under a Kanye and Amy Winehouse tie, which is what I was pretty much demanding.
If you haven’t bought these two artist’s latest cds, do it now. Not only are they amazing works, they’re sure to become legendary as two of the greatest albums ever made. I’ve always been a huge, huge fan of Kanye’s and I’ve recently become a really big fan of Amy’s as well. Some people may not like everything they do or say - but no one can ignore them or deny their talent.
Sure, Kanye loves himself some Kanye - but, personally I think that makes him who he is. The greatest entertainers and athletes in the world believe themselves to be. It all starts between the ears, first, you know. Believe it….then become it.
He’s outspoken, that’s a given, but if you listen to him - he makes a great deal of sense. The man’s very smart and, in spite of how he may come across at times, he has a great deal of love in his heart.
That was certainly apparent in his tribute to his mom last night. It was beautiful and I cried right through every word of the song. I’m sure it took a lot of strength for him to get through it - ironically, strength that he got from his much beloved mother.
I was so glad they stopped the music during his acceptance speech when he started talking about his mother. I loved that he wasn’t about to let a little tacky elevator music stop him from what he wanted to say!
Amy Winehouse, of course, turns many people off with her personal life. But, that’s the thing - it’s her personal life. It shouldn’t affect how people perceive her as an artist. She has personal problems and demons that she has to wrestle. Hopefully she has a strong support system and people who love her and want to help her get well.
If she gets the help she needs, she’ll be one of the greatest, most entertaining artists ever. When she performs, she’s one of those artists you can’t take your eyes off of. Kind of like Cher, Tina Turner, and Cyndi Lauper - all rolled into one. She’s in my prayers. Can you imagine - having the love of your life (her Blake) sent away to jail? She seems positively lost without him.
I just hope there’s a happy ending for both of them.
Graduation CD (Kanye West)
Back to Black CD (Amy Winehouse)
Rihanna Pictures to Warm Your Cold February Day
February 6, 2008
Rihanna debuted her new collection of umbrellas at Macy’s on February 5. The umbrellas look almost as lovely as Rihanna. Click any of the Rihanna pictures to see the larger version.
Taylor Swift Video - Our Song!
February 5, 2008
This is one of the most addictive songs ever. I love this girl’s voice!
Paramore Fans, Get Your Money Out
February 4, 2008
The Paramore Triangle T-Shirt
is a Hot Topic exclusive - as in you’ll be the only one wearing one for miles and miles and miles and your cool ranking will go straight through the roof.
More Paramore Lovelies Available Online:
Paramore Umbrella Tee Plus Size
Paramore Bones And Splatter T-Shirt
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Paramore T-Rex Slim-Fit T-Shirt
Britney Spears is Under a Doctor’s Care Now
February 1, 2008
Finally! It looks like Britney’s getting the medical care she needs. She was admitted to the hospital yesterday. It’s pretty disgusting to see all of the so-called well people around her acting as badly as she is when she’s so obviously un-well. Hopefully the doctors will push all of them into the background and will give Britney the help she needs before she completely destroys, or ends, her life.
Sources at UCLA Medical Center told TMZ that Britney had been classified as “G.D.” - Gravely Disabled. That’s about as bad as it gets. It means the patient is unable to take care of basic needs, such as food, clothing or shelter. Being G.D. is actually one of the criteria forinvoluntary commitment.
Several Health care sources say that she fell into a “manic state” due to her bipolar disorder. It took longer than normal to admit her at the hospital because she was causing such a horrible scene.
She was screaming and cursing like she’s been known to do a lot. Britney even accused her mother of sleeping with her boyfriend.
At one point, she screamed, “The only reason she’s admitting me is because she wants to be alone with her boyfriend! She wants to sleep with my boyfriend!!”
Sources say that when she calmed down she talked about her sons, how much she misses them and how unfair it is that she doesn’t have them.
This is, honestly, one of the saddest stories I’ve ever seen play out. Keep Brit in your prayers - she needs them.
