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Monday, August 29, 2011

VMA Highlights: Beyonce is PREGGO, Tyler the Creator wins Best New Artist, and Gaga STOLE the show!

Let's see... VMA's recap...


Gaga rocked, Adele rocked, Bieber kissed Selena, Bieber thanked God AND Jesus, Bieber wore Harry Potter's glasses, Tyler The Creator won Best New Artist, Beyonce is preggo, oh, and did I mention? Gaga rocked.

Lady Gaga set the tone with her unbelievable performance. She opened the show with a monologue as Jo Calderone, a raunchy elvis-looking man, seemingly "complaining" about Lady Gaga. She manages to address stereotypes and pokes fun at herself. She maintained this role for the entire show, through her performance and when she introduced Britney Spears. Unfortunately, they didn't kiss. That left many disappointed, including me.

Here is Lady Gaga's opening monologue and her performance of her latest single, "You and I."



Here is Beyonce performing "Love On Top" and revealing her pregnancy at the very end:


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Tyler the Creator won Best New Artist and featured his video, "Yonkers."

Here is his acceptance speech, and his video is underneath: P.S. I love how he addresses the kids in this manner. Very contradicting, but so typical of Tyler. He epitomizes awkward and raunchy.


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"I just want to say 'thank you so much,' to not only God, but Jesus..."


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Jonah Hill pokes fun at his weight loss with Nikki Minaj: "Now that you've lost weight, you're probably not as funny anymore..."


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Adele had her debut VMA performance, singing "Someone Like You," and she was absolutely mind blowing, in my opinion.


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Chris Brown performed a mastermix of some of his songs with a little rock and roll mixed in there. He even got a standing ovation from Kanye West, someone who had previously bashed him for his past involving Rihanna. People were criticizing the performance because of the obvious lip-syncing, but there is NO WAY that a human could perform this while singing. See for yourself.


Finally, Britney Spears' tribute performance (performed by KIDS), was amazing in itself. All of her hit songs mashed into one performance.


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Finally, the show had a tribute to Amy Winehouse, which ended it on a bittersweet note... She was incredibly beautiful and gifted, and that was captured in this footage of her singing with Tony Bennett. Russell Brand introduces the tribute because she was a "mate" of his. He did a great job with this, because it was genuine.


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Saturday, August 27, 2011

VMAs... My thoughts on the Best New Artist category, and who I'm voting for!

I took it upon myself to look up the artists that were nominated for "Best New Artist" that I wasn't familiar with. I am a big fan of Big Sean and Tyler, The Creator, but I didn't know much about Kreayshawn and Foster the People:

Foster the People:


reayshawn got her initial buzz from YouTube... Her video "Gucci Gucci" got over 3 million views in the first three weeks.


Even though these artists are unique in their own sense, my decision still stands. I am voting for Big Sean. I have a genuine respect for Big Sean because his lyrical ability is among the best, in my opinion. The fact that Kanye reluctantly gave him the chance to rap just 16 bars for him, and that in itself sold him as an artist, must mean something. Also, his recent debut album "Finally Famous" was impressive. He has substance and still appeals to the masses.

I didn't forget about Wiz Khalifa. If this Best New Artist award was related to Kush and Orange Juice and prior, he would have a GOOD chance at my vote. However, I would be lying if I was saying I was still a fan of his. However, he is a brand and he has grown as an artist, just not one to my liking.

Click here to cast your vote for "Best New Artist"

KATT WILLIAMS gets in a fight at the Young Jeezy Concert

New Music, just added to my iPod!

Extended JAMLA Family: Phonte ft. Elzhi: Not Here Anymore

This song, to me represents artistry. The artists, the beat and the lyrical content all have SUBSTANCE.



Asher Roth: Ampersand

I respect Asher for always staying true to himself... He is so witty and unique. He is goofy in his lyrics but he makes them flow so well. His words are intelligent, just listen!



Asher Roth: In The Kitchen



Flo Rida ft. Taio Cruz: Hangover

You know I had to put a club banger in here... Typical Taio Cruz and Flo Rida. They incorporate the trance in their music because they know this will be played just about anywhere. This song sounds similar to his other songs, but it's still fun, you have to admit!

"I've got a hangover... wooooahhh... I've been drinkin' too much, fo' sho'."

Obviously this song isn't featured on my blog for it's lyrical content.


Frank Ocean: Try

I love the acoustics... Does he reflect what R&B USED to be? I think he is pretty close.



Mac Miller: Cold Feet

Mac Miller continues to climb up the ranks in the music game. At one point he appealed to a more narrow demographic (tweens and teens) but now he is really appealing to all ages. His talent is getting recognized like it should be. He has an incredible flow and unique tone. He has a BRIGHT future ahead of him.

"B*tches couldn't touch me with a Facobook poke..." Great line, ha ha.



Fabolous ft. Trey Songz and ......... Sicker Than Yo' Average

Typical Fabo content... Talking about his lavish lifestyle. But, the beat is good, and it's a song that will make it on an MTV or BET countdown without a doubt.

Jennifer Garner and Hilary Duff sporting VISIBLE baby bumps


The 39-year-old actress is getting ready for baby #3! Her oldest, Violet, is now 5, and her second, Seraphina is 2. She is expected to give birth sometime in the winter of 2012.

The 23-year-old actress and new wife of Mike Comrie, who confirmed her pregnancy just weeks ago, is already showing. She is also due sometime in the winter of 2012.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Brenda Song and Trace Cyrus: DEFINITELY expecting a child together!



According to E! Online, A source confirmed to E! News that Brenda Song is pregnant with her first child, and Miley Cyrus' brother Trace Cyrus is the father!

Trace, 22, is a part of the band Metro Station. He must have a thing for Disney stars. He briefly dated Demi LeVato before he knocked up the 23-year-old Suite Life of Zack and Cody star.

Song first gave us a little surprise in her The Social Network role, where she played a pretty raunchy student. (Her Disney image was kind of destroyed as soon as she got freaky in the bathroom.)

We are all surprised at the fact that Brenda Song is having a baby, but who knew the two were even dating?

PHONTE ft. ELZHI: "Not Here Anymore" (Prod. by 9th Wonder)