Monday, October 31, 2011

♥ - SWEATERS - ♥

 Vinessa Shaw
 . Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
 Alexis Bledel
 Annette Bening
 Charlize Theron
 Chyler Leigh
 Donna W. Scott
 Erika Eleniak
 Inma Cuesta
 Kate Winslet
 Katie McGrath
 Kim Kardashian
 Kristen Bell
 Laura Ramsey
 Maggie Gyllenhaal
 Mary-Louise Parker
 Mélanie Doutey
 Michelle Williams
 Nora Arnezeder
 Olga Maliouk
 Paulina Porizkova1
Sela Ward
 . Natalie Portman
 Sharon Stone
Vanessa Hudgens

Poll: Danny or Deuce?

Who is better, the new lead singer of Hollywood Undead, Danny, or the old lead singer, Deuce?

danny, daniel murillo, hollywood undead, lorene drivedaniel murillo, danny, hollywood undead, lorene driveDanny

deuce, aron erlichman, hollywood undead, 9lives
deuce, aron erlichman, hollywood undead, 9livesDeuce

Let me know in the comment section! FLAME WARS COMMENCE!

Calling You For Freedom

Dedicated to all the people struggling for freedom and dignity in the world.




To Be Like This



Not To Be Like This


It's Time to SHAKE yo Bootyliciousness

Holler!

Two of our favorite divas have released comeback singles from their second albums. Florence & the Machine (Florence Welch) and Little Boots (Victoria Hesketh) both arrived in 2009, receiving BRIT Critics Choice Award nods and spots on the BBC Sound of 2009 Poll, with Florence winning the former and Little Boots topping the latter.

Ms. Welch debuted with Lungs, an epic album featuring intricate instrumentation, including LOTS of harp. If there existed an album that was the sonic equivalent of a cathedral, it would be Lungs (which makes sense, because if I'm not mistaken, it was recorded in one). Florence was the artist I wanted to like oh so much, with her cooler than cool (but really, hotter than hot) red hair and indie-soul flair. Every time I saw her in a music magazine, her shiny red locks were perfectly manicured, accompanied by glossy makeup and fantastic fashion (love your clothes, Hannah Marshall!). She just oozed "cool." May I say "cool" twenty more times? It's warranted when it comes to Florence. Her music was original, innovative, and of very high quality, but for some reason, it never completely satisfied me. Yes, I enjoyed (and still enjoy) the following songs: Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)Girl With One EyeHurricane Drunk, and Swimming. The lyrics are gorgeous, the production is fresh yet simultaneously classic, girlfriend's performance and visuals are as energetic and glamorous as it gets, and her voice could knock someone out.

Still, something is a bit off for me, and I think it always will be. As good as Shake It Out sounds (it sounds SUPER), I have come to terms with the fact that Florence's music and I will never perfectly fit together. It's not her, it's me. I will always like (and often, REALLY like) her stuff, but will never love it (as much as I want to). As cool as I've aspired to be in the past, I'll forever remain the dorky gay Jewish boy from the burbs, and that's alright with me. However, that doesn't mean I won't enjoy her new album, Ceremonials. As expected, the cover is gorg, and I'm sure what's inside will be, as well. It's out today (Happy Halloween!), so go pick up a copy before digging your teeth into a 3 Musketeers.

I've liked Little Boots in a similar piecemeal fashion. A number of her songs are overly European for my Overprotected American ears, so I was initially resistant to her music. Little by little (pun unintended), though, the catchiness of her debut's tunes won me over. I LOVE Hearts Collide, which I included on our Spooky POP Playlist, Part 4. I also adore the Greg Kurstin produced New In Town (should totally have been released to American radio) and EarthquakeStuck On RepeatNo Brakes (perfect for nighttime driving), etc., etc., etc. (this list could go on and on). With time, her music has severely grown on me. She's similar to Robyn in that she combines electronic music with emotional lyrics. Many people call Little Boots the new Kylie. I like Ms. Minogue, and I do think she's far more talented than people give her credit for (ACOUSTIC   PROOF), but Little Boots is on another level. She's a classically trained musician who writes her music on the piano before adding any electronic elements. Afterward, she takes everything further with her use of the Tenori-On, a new musical instrument designed by a Japanese artist (according to Wikipedia). Little Boots has said that most of the instruments we play are centuries old, so she incorporates the Tenori-On, both in production and live performance, as a way to move music forward and innovate. On another note, Victoria's fashion aesthetic seems to be more innate and creatively conjured than Kylie's.

Her new song, Shake ('Till Your Heart Breaks), is super trancey. It definitely leans toward the European side of the dance equation, so it will take me time to warm up to (I REALLY want to - just don't know if it will happen or not). I can totally imagine myself getting sweaty and sloppy to this song, but it's missing the over-the-top American chorus that I'm accustomed to. However, it's impeccably produced and definitely gets me excited about her material to come. While Florence toured Lungs for almost three years, visiting America multiple times, Little Boots cut her first North American tour short as all the traveling was wearing on her. (I'd be absolutely exhausted after two years of promotion, too. The human body can only handle so much.) She took a well-deserved break, and naturally gravitated back to songwriting. These days, the music making cycle is insanely hectic, with POP stars releasing a new album right after the release of the last single from their previous album. It's nice to see an artist writing songs at a more natural, enjoyable pace - when they actually feel inspired, rather than running on a pre-defined label schedule.

Anyhow, I'm excited to see what's to come from these two gals. I'll definitely be listening to Florence & the Machine's Ceremonials over the next year, feeling out the tracks and acclimating myself to them, and will surely do the same with Little Boots' new album when it's unveiled. Let us know which of their two comeback singles you'd rather SHAKE it to in our poll up above!

Unapologetically,

Gregory

Brenda Song

The American Actress Brenda Song


Brenda Song

Personal Details

Full name : Brenda Song

Born on : 27 March 1988

Place of birth : Carmichael, California, U.S.

Year Active : 1994-Present

Profession : Actress, spokesperson, film producer, model

Height : 157 cm



Brenda Song

Biography

Brenda Song

The one of the famous celebrities Brenda Song (born March 27, 1988) is an American actress, film producer, and model. Song started in demonstrate business as a child fashion model. Her early television work included roles in the shows Fudge (1995) and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (1999). After lots of commercial and television roles in the late 1990s, Song won a Young Artist Award for her performance in The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000). She complete her screen debut in Santa with Muscles (1996) and appeared in 20th Century Fox's Like Mike (2002). Her movies lying on the Disney Channel include Get a Clue (2002) and Stuck in the Suburbs (2004).



Brenda Song
Awards and Nominations

Brenda Song

Kids' Choice Awards, Australia

Year

Award

Category

Result

2008

Blimp Award

Favorite Television Star

for: "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005

Nominated

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

2011

Blimp Award

Favorite TV Sidekick

for: "The Suite Life on Deck" (2008).

Nominated

Young Artist Awards

2003

Young Artist Award

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Actress

for: "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001).

Nominated

2001

Young Artist Award

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress

for: The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000) (TV).

Won

Young Hollywood Awards

2006

Role Model Award

Best Role Model

for: "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005).

Won

2006

Young Hollywood Award

Superstar of Tomorrow

for: "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005).

Won



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Plenty of Poe for Halloween. Edgar Allan Poe Poems, Art, Housewares, Toys & Links.



above: A sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe by Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio.

Few historic figures conjure up the macabre as well as the 19th century author, poet and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe. A heavy drinker, Poe was preoccupied with death, decomposition and premature burial (possibly because of his wife's early demise) and is best known for his Gothic style of fiction. Tim Burton and Edward Gorey are a just two of the well known personalities whose work is inspired by The Master of the Macabre.


above: Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)

His poem "The Raven" and his tale of insanity, "The Tell Tale Heart," are two of his best known darkly romantic works and have inspired many to create art, films, housewares, jewelry and other writings as an homage to Poe.

1953 animated version of The Tell Tale Heart narrated by James Mason:


And Poe's The Raven narrated by Christopher Walken:


Artists and designers have been inspired by Poe's work for centuries. To start with, here's a look some early renderings for publications of The Raven by famous historic artists Édouard Manet, Gustave Dore and John Tenniel:

Manet:

above: One of the many lavish illustrations by Édouard Manet for Stéphane Mallarmé's translation, Le Corbeau (1875).

Dore:

above: "The Raven" was published independently with lavish woodcuts by Gustave Doré in 1884

Tenniel:

above: in 1858 "The Raven" appeared in a British Poe anthology with illustrations by John Tenniel, the Alice in Wonderland illustrator.

Jump forward to today and here are a few contemporary "Poe" pieces from various artists, illustrators, sculptors and art studios.

A watercolor of Edgar Allan Poe by goth musician and artist Marilyn Manson:


The following works are from Deviant Art and many can be purchased as prints.

By Abigail Larson:

By Twisted Synapses:

by Juarez Ricci:

by Armitage 199:

by Markdraws:

by Magnetic-eye:

Paper cut Poe by Despairisi:

A Tribute to Poe by Telegrafixs:

Nevermore Drypoint by StoryTellerF:

A caricature mini bust of Poe by Mark Newman:

Another Poe sculpture from Red Nose Studio:


The following Poe-inspired art, housewares and jewelry can be found on Etsy, click on the links above each image for purchasing information:

Poe Pop Art stencil Paintings:

Embroidered Raven dish towel:

Poe book purse:

Poe Book Flask:


Poe "Nevermore" ties by Binary Winter:

Typographical Poe portrait print:

Poe brass cuff:

Felt and satin Poe pillow:

Poe Raven necklace with original art:

Glitter Poe portrait:


Edgar Allan Poe Red Velvet Cake
Another form of art is baking and check out this stunning Edgar Allan Poe cake by Sprinkle Bakes:


get the recipe here

And Edgar Allan Poe toys:

Little Thinkers Plush Edgar Allan Poe Doll

Edgar Allan Poe Action Figure

Funko Edgar Allan Poe Wacky Wobbler

Oddfellows Edgar Allan Poe Figure

Living Dead Dolls Edgar Allan Poe and Annabel Lee Set

Toy A Day has a printable pdf for this paper Poe:

Make your own Edgar Allen Poe from paper here


Buy Edgar Allan Poe Books, DVDs & CDs from Amazon

Links to Edgar Allan Poe websites, Poems and Stories:

• The Tell tale Heart

• Interactive Poem of The Raven

• Knowing Poe

• The Poe Museum

• Edgar Allen Poe Society of Baltimore

• Poe Stories

And don't forget to check the itunes store for Edgar Allan Poe apps for the iPhone and the iPad.

“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.” – Edgar Allan Poe

Happy Halloween!