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19 Dec 2013

Grimes Signs With Roc Nation

If you’ve ever found yourself at a Grimes show, then you understand that you’re in for one heck of a show. I caught Grimes I think two years ago at Capitol Hill Block Party having only known a handful of her songs back then, but found myself getting more and more into the show as the set went on. Grimes is what I can only describe as eccentric, colorful, and whimsical. Are we still using the term Manic Pixie Dream Girl? I know we use those for movies, but if we had it for the music category, she would probably take the cake.

This week it was announced that Grimes had signed to Jay Z’s label Roc Nation. Already on the roster are: Rihanna, Timbaland, Haim, MIA, Santigold, Shakira, Wale, Kylie Minogue and more. She’s in great company!

I’m excited for what is to come for the young artist in the new year.

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09 Sep 2010

Willow Smith – Whip My Hair

Earlier this week, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s 9-year-old daughter Willow released her first single, “Whip My Hair.” I had no intention of actually listening to the track until I heard that she been signed to Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation. In the song, Willow raps about just wanting to have fun, but her voice seemed much older than a 9-year-old. She sounded almost…ALMOST like a younger version of Rhianna. I can’t believe I’m saying that, but supposedly reviews from other press agree. I’m not all that surprised that Willow has been signed considering who her parents are, but I think starting a music career at this age could be a mistake. Just let the girl be a child; there’s plenty of time for all of this later.

Take a listen here

17 Nov 2009

In the News…

– Cancelled show, The Beautiful Life, will return to finish off their season in the summer.

Levi Johnston – the baby daddy of Sarah’s Palin’s daughter – will not be showing his full frontal nudity shot in Playgirl…THANK GOD.

Forever 21 will be debuting their new magazine this Friday. Think H&M style magazines.

– Television writer and producer Amy Sherman-Palladino is trying to make Gilmore Girls into a final movie to wrap up the story lines.

Sony Pictures Television is trying to bring back Charlie’s Angels onto the television screen once again.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will be designing a jewelry collection called the Protector for Asprey, which will all be based on a snake. Not surprised there.

– A Costco store in East Harlem, New York will now be selling discount designer bags. They are completely real, but the discount is probably not the discount you wish it would be.

Burberry’s mini satchel costs $1,019.99. A medium shopper tote by Tod’s is $549.99. The Ferragamo “Marissa” handbag goes for $629.99. And the Chanel bag costs $1,999.

Now, you can buy your purses and food all in the same place.

The Ting Tings have signed with Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation.