I can’t be the only one here watching the Olympics every chance I get. Who can keep up with all of the events? Thank goodness for Medal Count.
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29 Jul 2012
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19 Apr 2012
In the News…
Fashion
– Alexa Chung has made her Instagram private after several of her followers left comments for her on this picture saying that she was too thin. She responded, “Ok everyone thanks for the teen angst discussions. People are different sizes. I’m not trying to be thinspo for anyone.” [Source]
– Rag & Bone will launch a handbag line this fall. [Source]
– Nicki Minaj will develop her own fragrance. [Source]
– This photo of two models kissing in Urban Outfitters’ latest catalog has stirred up some controversy with the One Million Moms (OMM) Organization.
“The content is offensive and inappropriate for a teen who is the company’s target customer.” And they’re asking supporters to boycott the retailer: “Tell them you will also no longer shop at their stores if you hear this type of advertising continues.”
Whatever, man. There’s always some organization that brings up this issue every month. [Source]
– Marchesa may be launching a contemporary line very soon. [Source]
Music
– I’ve been waiting for this album, but I don’t have to wait much longer since Metric’s “Synthetica” will be out June 12. [Source]
– After debuting Tupac’s hologram at Coachella this past weekend, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are now considering taking it on tour with them. [Source]
Television
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– Zooey totally sold me on the iPhone 4s in this commercial. It was the tomato soup.
– NBC will stream the entire 2012 Summer Olympics in London. I get that it’s popular these days, but it’s gonna be on NBC all day every day. [Source]
– MTV’s Teen Wolf will return in June for their second season. [Source]
Seattle
– The Seattle Center will partner with Coca-Cola and name them the “official beverage” of the space and will celebrate them at their Next Fifty event. [Source]
– Congratulations to The Stranger writer, Eli Sanders, for his Pulitzer on feature writing! So much of my Seattle news comes from this blog so I think credit should be given when deserved. [Source]
Other
– Tru Blood stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are expecting. [Source]
– Angelina Jolie’s engagement ring from Brad Pitt is reportedly worth $1 million dollars. [Source
– Kanye West apparently broke up with Kim Kardashian via text. [Source]
– Dick Clark has passed away after suffering a heart attack. He was 82 years old. [Source]
– Victoria Beckham’s birthday cake…is not a real cake. It’s fruit. [Source]
12 Aug 2011
Will London be Robbed of The 2012 Olympics Too?
Since news of the riots have broken out in London, many are having second thoughts about having the city host the 2012 Olympics. And when I say many – I just mean China. Apparently, the riots (which have completely spun out of control from the original story) have tarnished the city’s reputation and could be now considered unsafe and unfitting to host.
I would hope that this would not continue for another year, but who really knows. I say let them keep the Olympics.
09 Feb 2011
In the News…
– Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have just officially filed for divorce. [Source]
– The Strokes will release their new single “Under Cover Of Darkness” available for free downloading today. [Source]
– Rihanna will perform at the NBA All-Star halftime show. [Source]
– The CW is fronting a new pilot called “Secret Circle” produced by co-creator of Vampire Diaries Kevin Williamson. [Source]
– The following acts have been confirmed to headline Lollapalooza this year: Foo Fighters, Eminem, and Muse. [Source]
– Diet Pepsi plans to release a skinnier can to celebrate beautiful and confident women in March. [Source] Um okay… it’s more like their way of just giving you less?
– Sienna Miller and Jude Law have split again. [Source]
– Olivia Wilde and her husband of eight years filmmaker Tao Ruspoli have separated. [Source]
– Lady Gaga’s Born This Way single artwork [Source]
– Britney’s 7th album “Femme Fatale” will be released on March 29th. [Source]
– The Glee kids will hit the road for tour once again! Click here for dates/tickets etc. [Source]
– Gymnast Shawn Johnson will return to the U.S. National Team. [Source]
– Augustana will release their self-titled third album on April 26th, 2011. [Source]
– Tony Hawk has filed for divorce from his third wife. [Source]
– HBIC Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine WILL perform at the Oscars. Couldn’t get any better! [Source]
29 Jul 2010
For my friends in London – Play on!
I’ve got a few friends in London right now who have been studying abroad over there and also some friends that will be there within the next year – so this piece of news is for them.
Similar to the piano installations all over New York, London has done the same with table tennis. There are nearly 100 ping pong tables located in London in public places including streets, parks, shopping centers etc. So if there’s one free by you, use it! The table wants you to play it. Apparently, the program is from an initiative that is trying to set up some buzz for the Olympics, which will be heading to London in 2012.
28 Apr 2010
China Playing Dirrrrty
This past Wednesday, the International Olympic Committee made the decision to strip China’s Gymnastics team of their bronze medal after discovering one gymnast was underage during the 2000 Olympic games.
The United States will be receiving the bronze instead. (YAYAYA!)
It turns out that during the Olympic games in Sydney, Australia, one of their athletes was only 14 years old. According to the rule book, you must be at least 16 – not pre-teen status basically.
This is how it begins.
11 Feb 2010
The Olympics combine sports AND music
I love Vancouver. Vancouver, Canada that is, not Vancouver, Washington. Even though I’m not from there I am loving the hype it is gaining for the Winter Olympics right now. Since the Olympics are a huge event and there will be many more people flowing in and out of the city during this time, they have decided to put on a free music festival for two weeks (Feb 12-28!)
PS the animals for their design are super cute. I want!
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02 Oct 2009
Where the Olympics 2016 at?!
22 May 2009
Because people might get the wrong idea…
Does the new torch designed for the 2010 Olympic Games remind you of anything? Michael Phelps maybe? It’s looks like a joint yo! I guess we shouldn’t be surprised because Vancouver, BC happens to be a very “marijuana friendly place.” At least from experience, I can walk down the street and see a guy just lighting up on the bench. In day light. No sign of hiding. No big deal?