SOLD! I am really excited for this movie. The trialer gave me chills. What more do I want? Anne Hathaway is featured singing I Dreamed a Dream in the trailer for the Les Mis movie, coming out at Christmas, and we get a peek at Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Russell Crowe and all the other big players in the screen adaptation of the Broadway musical giant. Looks like they are giving us 1800's French realness, ladies! Watch and don't shiver. I dare you.Wednesday, May 30, 2012
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR LES MISERABLES
SOLD! I am really excited for this movie. The trialer gave me chills. What more do I want? Anne Hathaway is featured singing I Dreamed a Dream in the trailer for the Les Mis movie, coming out at Christmas, and we get a peek at Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Russell Crowe and all the other big players in the screen adaptation of the Broadway musical giant. Looks like they are giving us 1800's French realness, ladies! Watch and don't shiver. I dare you.NEW VIDEO: SCISSOR SISTERS - BABY COME HOME
I have already reviewed the amazy new Scissor Sisters album, Magic Hour, and now here is the second single and it's adorbs video, Baby Come Home. Yay!! I really like this song, and it's sort of in the style of I Don't Feel Like Dancin' and Take Your Mama Out, which of course people love! The video has the Sisters in various costumes and decks of cards and is colorful, fun and sassy. And Jake Shears is looking FINE, y'all! Those arms! That chest! Whew!! Anway, enjoy Baby Come Home and go out and buy this record!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
FLASHBACK: WILL YOU MARRY ME? - PAULA ABDUL
Two of my nearest and dearest friends, Jason and Michael, got married in NYC this past weekend and it was the FIRST gay wedding I've attended. Not counting mine, of course. It was perfect and lovely and this song kept popping into my head. Paula recorded Will You Marry Me? and released it fromher 1991 album Spellbound as it's fifth and final single. The song hit #19 on the Hot 100, which is pretty impressive for a simple little love song and the fifth song released from the mega-hit album. The video is totally cute too. But the reason it kept popping into my head this weekend, obviously, is because it's unusual in that the girl is asking the boy to marry her. So she says, "will you marry me, boy". Duh! Okay, here is the lovely little tune and I hope it gives you a case of the lovies like I had all weekend. I LOVE MY HUSBAND TOO!!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVIE NICKS!!!
The white witch herself, Stevie (Stephanie Lynn) Nicks, is 64 today. Stevie is one of my fave singers of all time, with her deep lyrics and raspy voice, she is a one-of-a-kind treasure. The fact that she lived through the 70s and 80s is proof there is miracles! Ha. From Fleetwood Mac to her solo career, Stevie has written some of the most loved and enduring pop songs ever and she continues to turn it out for her fans year after year, as evidenced below in the clips I've included. Enjoy some of Stevie's best and listen to her all day. She is the real deal!!!Friday, May 25, 2012
REVIEW: SCISSOR SISTERS - MAGIC HOUR
They're back!! I mean that in the most dramatic way possible. While I have enjoyed certain things about every single Scissor Sisters album since their debut, I haven't had that full album experience that I had with their self-titled debut album since. Magic Hour, in that way, is certainly a return to form. It's eclectic, sexy and full of surprises. It's everything you want from a Scissor Sisters album. Jake Shears, in fine voice, and company have taken their time and really put together something special here. From the opening track, the funky Baby Come Home, the Sisters set the bar and keep jumping over it with ease. Keep Your Shoes On, first single Only the Horses, Let's Have a Kiki and Somewhere are first rate SS dance jams. The slow songs are AMAZING as well. Inevitable has a 70s groove to it that is silky and smooth. Year of Living Dangerously has that James Bond theme sound that the Scissor Sisters explored on Land of a Thousand Words from Ta-Dah. Self Control feels very 90s, reminiscent of CC Peniston's Finally, while the laid back, 70s rock of The Secret Life of Letters lulls you with its dream melody. Overall I would say this album is by far their best since their debut and, with the Scissor Sisters, that's saying a lot. Nice word, kids!!! Here is the video for the first single, Only the Horses. I love the song and the video has totally grown on me. If you like horses, you'll like it!!
Labels:
gayness,
Jake Shears,
Magic Hour,
review,
Scissor Sisters
NEW MUSIC AND VIDEO: KYLIE MINOGUE - TIMEBOMB
WOOHOO!! After a week of teasing on her website, Kylie Minogue unleashes her new single and video for the amazing Timebomb. I LOVE IT!!! Kylie takes it to the streets of London's Soho in the video for a rompin' good time and a lot of shots of her butt. Ha. Kylie's still got it! This year is Kylie's 25th anniversary in the business and she has treated her fans to special treats every month on the 25th and is releasing a greatest hits this summer. For now, enjoy Timebomb! It's available on iTunes NOW, so go get it and dance the day away. What a treat for a Friday.
MADONNA FRIDAY: OPEN YOUR HEART
Madonna came thisclose to showing her vagina in this video!!! Open Your Heart was the fourth single released off of her smash True Blue album, and it did not disappoint. The song is a throbbing piece of pop rock and Madonna's vocals are top notch. The sexy video, in which Madge plays a dancer in a peep show joint and dances with and kisses a VERY young boy, and clearly inspired by Bob Fosse and even Liza Minnelli, helped push the song up the charts in the winter of 1986/87, finally hitting #1 on February 7, 1987. A pop classic by any standard, Madonna still plays Open Your Heart in concert from time to time and it's a fan fave. Enjoy the video for Open Your Heart, bitches! Have a fantastic Madonna Friday and a great weekend!Thursday, May 24, 2012
ADAM LAMBERT DEBUTS AT #1 WITH TRESPASSING
Adam Lambert has landed at #1 with his sophomore major label release Trespassing. His last album, 2009's For Your Entertainment, debuted and peaked at #3. Adam is also the first OUT gay man to have a #1 album in the US. Yes, Elton John and George Michael both had #1 albums, but not AFTER their coming out. Interesting. Adam's sales figures, however, are the smallest #1 debut, 77,000, since Adele's 12th week at #1 in August 2011, 76,000. Hey, I'll take it. This is major for Adam and hopefully will get some radio attention for his next single release. He is truly a talented guy. Lambert recently released a teaser for his next single and video, the song he co-wrote with Bruno Mars, Never Close Our Eyes. Looks intriguing. And you can listen to the full track just below that. Congrats, Adam!
Labels:
Adam Lambert,
Adele,
Billboard,
Bruno Mars,
charts
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATTI LABELLE!
The first lady of WORKING IT, Patti Labelle, is 68 today!! Patti has been all up in our faces since the 60s and she is still turning out the dramatic key changes and sky-high scoops for her adoring fans. I truly discovered Patti during her comeback in the 80s when she was doing all that weird shiz with her hair (pictures) and LOVED her right away. Her voice is truly one of a kind and she's got more sould than the (supposed) queen of soul, IMHO. Here are my favorite Patti songs, including my VERY fave Stir It Up and her original version of the Celine Dion classic If You Ask Me To, for you to feast on today. Happy birthday, Patti Labelle!!!
Labels:
80s,
birthdays,
Celine Dion,
Michael McDonald,
Patti Labelle
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
MY CRAZY, SEXY DIET: UPDATE
So things have been moving along swimmingly. I have really stuck with my new, healthy lifestyle. I had a couple of drinks last weekend, but what I learned was I don't drink as much as I used to. Now, here is the lesson I learned last night. As I write this post my stomach is in KNOTS! I went out to eat with some friends. We had Mexican food. This isn't the first Mexican food I've had since I started the cleanse, but it IS the first time I ate at this particular restaurant since I started the cleanse. As soon as they sat the burrito in front of me, albeit it was a veggie burrito, the sauce didn't look like it was a color made from nature. Right then I thought to myself, "DON'T EAT THIS! Or at least don't finish it." Well, I did and WITH a margarita. Yikes. Lesson learned. ONLY FRESH FOOD THAT YOU CAN TRUST FROM NOW ON. I'm sure it had to do with the oils used and things like that because this restaurant, which I won't name, is actually a good place. My body is just used to organic, natural foods now and I'm glad that my system is now trained to tell me that what I ate was probably not great for me. Now I am sitting in a semi-ball writing this, waiting for my next violent...um....outburst to happen. Ew, I know. BUT lesson learned. If it LOOKS like you shouldn't eat it, DON'T! I think I'll juice fast today to clean out my body. Moving forward....
Labels:
Crazy Sexy Diet,
fitness,
food,
health,
veganism,
vegetarianism
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
NEW VIDEO: GOSSIP - MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Gossip's new album, A Joyful Noise, is out today. Go buy it! Just a couple of weeks ago I posted the first single from the album, Perfect World, and it's video. Today I present the second, very different single, Move In the Right Direction. A little more upbeat and happy with a pop-of-color video and plenty of Beth Ditto! Love it! This album is really good, as you read in my REVIEW, so give this a look-see and then buy her, girl!Get More: Gossip, Move In The Right Direction, Music, More Music Videos
NEW MUSIC: MILLA JOVOVICH - ELECTRIC SKY
I have long held the opinion that Milla Jovovich is one of the most beautiful women in the world. Many others hold that notion I guess since she's been modeling most of her life. Did you know she was also a singer? Her debut album came out in 1994 actually and she's recorded off and on since then. Well, here is a GREAT new song by the model/actress/singer called Electric Sky. It's dark and moody and sexy. It's a little Goldfrapp, don't you think? I love it!It's really good. This makes me happy. Milla is so gorgeous and talented. Listen for yourself. Head over to iTunes or Amazon to download Electric Sky now!Monday, May 21, 2012
ROBIN GIBB, ONE THIRD OF THE BEE GEES, DEAD AT 62
Wow. First Donna Summer and now Robin Gibb. Robin was one third of the amazingly successful group the Bee Gees, along with brothers Barry and Maurice. Maurice and Robin were actually twins! Barry, who sang lead vocals on most of the big hits, is the only remaining member of the Bee Gees. Robin also had several solo hits in the UK and Europe. Sadly Robin had been fighting colorectal cancer for quite some time and passed away yesterday. Robin was actually the lead singer of the group in the beginning, the 1960s, but shared lead with Barry on their monster dicso hits. Of course, Robin and his brothers place in the history books is firmly planted and never going anywhere. They helped define a decade. Enjoy these hits.
Labels:
Bee Gees,
disco,
Donna Summer,
obituary,
Robin Gibb
Friday, May 18, 2012
MADONNA FRIDAY: IN MEMORY OF DONNA SUMMER. FUTURE LOVERS/I FEEL LOVE
Truly one of my favorite parts of any concert I have ever seen, Madonna opened her 2007 Confessions Tour with this amazing mashup of her Future Lovers with Donna Summer's I Feel Love. FLAWLESS!!! Quite an entrance by the Queen in this one too!! I saw this show at Madison Square Garden and when Madonna appeared I went nuts!! Everyone did! What a great way to pay tribute, especially for this particular song which wouldn't exist if not for I Feel Love, to the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. It's very rare that Madonna pays homage like this, so you KNOW she must love her some Donna Summer. Long live the Queen of Disco. Watch and love and enjoy this wonderful Friday. LOVE!!
Labels:
disco,
Donna Summer,
Madonna,
Madonna Fridays,
obsession
Thursday, May 17, 2012
R.I.P. DONNA SUMMER. YOU ARE A LEGEND
Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco, has died. She was 63. Donna began her long and illustrious career way back in 1968 with a production of the musical Hair which took her to Germany and lead to he meeting her future super producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellote. Together they ruled the 1970s and disco with countless hits like Bad Girls, Hot Stuff, MacArthur Park and her very first mega-hit Love to Love You, Baby. Summer transitioned smoothly from the disco backlash to have one of her biggest hits in 1983 with She Works Hard for the Money. She continued recording and scoring hits on the dance charts throught the 90s and 2000s, with her last full length album, Crayons, released in 2008 and hitting #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and giving her a #1 Dance Club Play song Stamp Your Feet. Donna's voice, strong and clear, is one of the most recognizable and strong voices in pop music history and will surely be heard until the end of time. I don't remember that last time I attended a dance that didn't end with Last Dance ushering everyone out of the room. What a sad, sad day. I spent many, many hours dancing around my room to Donna Summer, even recently, and she will be greatly missed the world over. Here are a couple of wonderful songs to remember and celebrate the life of a legend, the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.
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