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06 May 2012

In the News…

Unfortunately, I’m a little behind on my news having not blogged consistently for the past couple of weeks, but this is the best I could do!
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Fashion

– Designer Tracy Feith will design for TOMS Shoes. The designer was known for his highly successful collection for Target. [Source]

– Vogue has announced that they will no longer be working with models under the age of 16 or models who look unhealthy. [Source]

– Justin Timberlake is still not returning to music because he’s too busy working on a design line for HomeMint. [Source]

Music

– The Wanted’s latest track, “Chasing the Sun” will be used as the title track for Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. [Source]

– Earlier this week, a first-grader was suspended for singing the line “I’m sexy and I know it” from LMFAO’s latest song. [Source]

Television

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– Teen Wolf Season 2. It’s almost here. [Source]

– Will Jeopardy host, Alex Trabek, leave the show? I sure hope not. [Source]

– Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have joined The X Factor. [Source]

– The Jonas Brothers are getting a reality show on E! y’all! [Source]

Movies

– Twilight’s Kellan Lutz has just signed on to play Tarzan in the new animated film. [Source]

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– And yet another trailer for The Amazing Spider Man.

– Outkast’s Andre 3000 will begin shooting for the Jimi Hendrix biopic next month. [Source]

Seattle

– The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) lineup is up! [Source]

– A new Seattle spot is opening up and it is dedicated to one of my favorite desserts – the Molten Chocolate Cake. Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery will open up later on this month. [Source]

Other

– Demi Moore has officially changed her Twitter handle. [Source]

– Jessica Simpson finally gave birth to a baby girl named Maxwell Drew Johnson.

– RIP to the Beastie Boys’ Adam “MCA” Youch. He passed away Friday at age 47 after battling cancer for two years.

– Kings of Leon’s Jared Followill has proposed to model Martha Patterson. The two have been dating for only a few months. [Source]

– SNL’s Taran Killam and HIMYM’s Cobie Smulders will marry this September. [Source]

17 Mar 2012

The Fashion Star

photo cred | US Weekly

Since I missed the premiere of The Fashion Star earlier this week, I decided to spend my St. Patrick’s Day night in watching the rerun. I generally don’t like to adopt new shows in the middle of a season especially since I’ve got a full lineup already, but c’mon, it’s Nicole Richie! I also wasn’t sure if NBC could bring back another fashion series to their network after parting with Project Runway, but The Fashion Star definitely has a fighting chance.

How the show works:

Aspiring fashion designers compete weekly to produce one featured item in three different looks. They are mentored by Jessica Simpson, John Varvatos, and Nicole Richie, but at the end of the day it is up to the three buyers from Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and H&M to decide what is wearable for consumers. If the buyers decide to make an offer on a designer’s item, they will then make it available for sale that same night after the show airs. It’s actually a pretty cool concept and interesting to hear the insight from the buyers on trying to make an item marketable. When contestants don’t receive an offer, they are at risk of being eliminated and out of the running for the grand prize.

Every season, I love seeing the different runway looks, but I understand that what’s on the runway for the most part is a trend and will be filtered down to become more wearable for retailers. *Remember that scene from The Devil Wears Prada when Miranda schools Andy on her ordinary blue sweater? It’s incredibly refreshing to see a look that is bypassing all of the bells and whistles and being much more straight to the point. I think I’m also becoming a fast fan of the show because it is very business-minded and hello! we’ve got two Seattle contestants!

Lisa Vian Hunter and Lizzie Parker – we’re rooting for you!

16 Sep 2011

In the News…

– The return of The Vampire Diaries and the premiere of The Secret Circle tonight were fantastic! Thursday’s fall TV lineup is officially secured!

ABC Family’s The Nine Lives of Chloe King has been cancelled. [Source]

Jessica Simpson has put her marriage with Eric Johnson on hold indefinitely. [Source]

Source Code will be turned into a CBS television series. [Source sans code]

Rihanna’s next album will be out this fall. [Source]

– It is predicted that Netflix will lose 600,000 of their customers at the end of the month as a result of their announcement to switch up and raise their subscription services. [Source]

Topman has removed sexist and offensive t-shirts off of their shelves. Retailers these days! [Source]

Neil Patrick Harris has earned his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [Source]

CBS Television Studios is hoping to reboot a version of the classic “Beauty and the Beast” for the CW. Do not want. [Source]

Glee actress Heather Morris has revealed to Fitness Magazine in an interview that she would quit acting for the sake of her boyfriend and hopes to marry him someday. She also discusses that she has removed her breast implants because they were painful and interfered with her being active. [Source]

January Jones has given birth to a baby boy – Xander Dane Jones. [Source]

Lil Wayne takes the Kanye West-George Bush comment to the next level. [Source]

Justin Bieber is collaborating with Boyz II Men on his new Christmas album. [Source]

Broken Social Scene has announced that they will be going on a hiatus after their last few shows in South America. This band was incredible at Bumbershoot! It’s always a bummer to hear when bands go on hiatuses, but at least it allows members to pursue other passions and projects. [Source]

Capitol Hill’s favorite pizza place Big Mario’s will launch their delivery service beginning Monday. [Source]

11 Jun 2011

In the News…

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During Finals Week, I was unable to keep up with these “In the News…” posts so some of these bits are from two weeks ago. From here on out though, everything will be pretty current.

Fashion


Giambattista Valli will design for Macy’s. [Source]

Hamish Bowles is writing an autobiography. [Source]

Gary Time has officially launched! [Source]

Jessica and Ashlee Simpson will collaborate on tween clothing line. [Source]

Dakota Fanning is the new face of Marc Jacobs’ “Oh Lola!” [Source]

Emma Watson will grace the cover of American Vogue’s July issue. [Source] [Source]

Music

Coachella is turning into a multi-weekend event! [Source]

Adele has canceled the rest of her North American tour due to sickness. [Source]

Television

MTV has cancelled Skins. Sad day. [Source]

Fear Factor is returning to NBC. [Source]

Jane Lynch will host the Emmys. [Source]

Katie Couric is launching a talk show on ABC next fall. [Source]

– There has been talk of a US remake for the UK hit show “Misfits.” [Source]

MTV will film their next season of Real World in San Diego. [Source]

Seattle

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Blur Seattle has created the HappyButts project to encourage smokers to toss their used cigarettes in these designated cans and not the streets of Capitol Hill. [Source]

Other

– “Human BarbieSarah Burge who has had $800,000 worth of surgery recently purchased a voucher for breast implants for her 7-year old daughter to redeem when she is 16. [Source]

– The ridiculous family that started the whole Balloon Boy incident last year has decided to auction off their enormous balloon in order to raise money for the Japan relief. The price is currently set at $1m. Okay, you’ve redeemed yourself a little bit. [Source]

Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn are no longer dating. [Source]

Shaq announces retirement after 19 years in the NBA. [Source]

Ed Norton is engaged. [Source]

Nikki Reed is engaged to American Idol contestant Paul McDonald. [Source]

Jack White and Karen Elson are throwing a divorce party. [Source]

– The creator of Mad Libs, Leonard B. Stern, has passed away at 88. [Source]

– This fall, Emma Watson will resume her college education by attending Oxford University. [Source]

Lily Allen got married today. [Source]

25 Mar 2010

Rockin’ Romance 2

Local record label, Destiny Worldwide, recently informed me that they were releasing their new album Rockin’ Romance 2 – a compilation of your favorite love songs with an alternative twist. I had never heard the first Rockin’ Romance album, so the people over at Destiny Worldwide were so kind and sent me over a copy! Some of my favorite love songs made the cut including “She Will Be Loved,” originally by Maroon 5,With You” by Jessica Simpson and “1000 Miles” by Vanessa Carlton just to name a few. Who are some of the special bands performing these covers? My friends of The Scene Aesthetic, The Real You, Daphne Loves Derby, and New Heights – all of Seattle’s finest!

This year’s even bigger and better track listing is sure to bring you right back to those middle school dances and the jams that rocked the gymnasium.

More information will be released in the coming weeks including exclusive content, contests, never before seen video
footage, and more! Additionally, Destiny Worldwide are holding a GIGANTIC On-line SALE. Everything must go.
$2 T-Shirts, $5 hoodies, $5 CD’s and DVD’s. Every order will be jammed with loot. Grab a copy of the original
Rockin’ Romance for only $5. Visit Destiny-worldwide.com now for more information!
28 Nov 2009

Memorable Quotes of the Decade

I came across this post today that featured the most famous quotes (phrases, whatever) in pop culture of the decade that we will never ever forget. So I wanted to share my favorite ten with you from the list.

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“Yo, Taylor. I’m really happy for you, Imma let you finish but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!” – Kanye West really stepped in it when he stole the mic from singer Taylor Swift as she accepts the “Best Female Video” award during the MTV Video Music Awards (2009)

Read more “Memorable Quotes of the Decade”

14 Jul 2009

In the News…

This will be my only post today 🙁 I’ve got a midterm tomorrow – you all know how that is hah

Emma Watson will be collaborating with Marilyn Manson (Random?!) for a goth-inspired rendition of Cinderalla.

Russell Brand will host the MTV Video Music Awards again – hopefully this time not offending The Jonas Brothers about their purity rings.

Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova has announced her pregnancy today.

Tony Romo broke up with Jessica Simpson one day before her birthday.

– A man committed suicide after learning a spoiler in the upcoming Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” to be released at midnight.

Family and friends who gathered for a candlelight memorial outside Mr. Ralston’s house remembered a man who seemed to live only for Harry Potter – and wondered if they could have done anything to prevent his tragic fate.

“In my heart I believe that could have saved Jude’s life, even if he didn’t have one,” she said.

Geez – harsh much? My only question is if he maybe read the books?

To read more on this story click here

The mayor of Los Angeles has said the city will pick up the $1.4 million tab for Michael Jackson’s memorial service which includes police protection, traffic control and other services.

23 Jun 2009

It’s a music post!

My taste in music has gone through many phases. Let me just break it down for you.

Age 0 – 3 – – – – That Barney ish and the theme song to every children’s show. Let’s throw in.. Blossom. That’s not a kids’ show but it will do

Age 4-6 – – – – – Rap. I kid you not. My brother and I used to rap the songs to lyrics. Okay that’s a lie, maybe he rapped the songs and I was the chorus that the female usually sang. Mariah Carey, 112, Ginuwine, Tupac, Biggie, Mase, Blackstreet,

Age 7-9 – – – – – – Spice Girls and your typical pop, mainstream radio.

Age 10-13 – – – – – Britney, Christina, Mandy, Jessica, N’Sync, Backstreet Boys, M2M, BBMak lulz.

Age 14 — – – – – – –  John Mayer and the electronica phase of C89.5, Kaskade, ATB, Paul Van Dyke

Age 15-18 – – – – – – Indie and local Seattle bands – Danger Radio, The Scene Aesthetic, Daphne Loves Derby, This Providence, Gatsby’s American Dream, Forgive Durden

Age 19 – DJ’s and remixes as well as everything above.

Today, I wouldn’t really know what to call the music I listen to. I would say  I listen to a mixture of all of my previous phases, but that doesn’t mean I’m not expanding my library still because I am, so with that I’m going to introduce you to two different artists/dj’s who are both similar and different!

First is Pretty Lights.

Derek Vincent Smith, a producer from Colorado, combines electronic music and simple beats often times accompanied with a drummer to create “soulful music.” He juxtaposes collages of beautiful vintage samples against backdrops of futuristic synthesis and dirty broken beats, creating a sound that can snap your neck while simultaneously shedding your tears.

To listen to Pretty Lights, view his Myspace here

Second is The Twelves!

Yay! Thank you Hudson for introducing me 🙂

This dynamic duo pair from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are receiving quite a bit of attention for their remixes! Word on the street is that they have amazing sets and currently their songs are playing all over the clubs in Brazil. I hope they come to the US soon cause I would love to see them!

To listen to them visit their MySpace!

Listen to Metric’s “Help, I’m Alive” remix first!