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Latin artists Cardi B, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee nabbed big nominations at the upcoming 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Cardi B is competing for the Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song trophies for “Bodak Yellow,” while Fonsi and Yankee’s record-breaking hit “Despacito” got nods in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories.
If “Despacito” wins in the either of the latter two categories it will make history as the first Spanish-language song to do so.
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Latin artists Cardi B, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee nabbed big nominations at the upcoming 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Cardi B is competing for the Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song trophies for “Bodak Yellow,” while Fonsi and Yankee’s record-breaking hit “Despacito” got nods in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories.
If “Despacito” wins in the either of the latter two categories it will make history as the first Spanish-language song to do so.
- 11/28/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Latinos have had a big year in music. First, there was Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s summer hit “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, which sat on the Billboard‘s Hot 100 for 16 weeks, making history as the longest running No. 1 song since Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s 1995 “One Sweet Day.” That megahit seemed to set the tone for the rest of 2017.
For the week of Nov. 18th on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four Latin artists ranked among the top ten: Camila Cabello’s “Havana” parked in the No. 3 spot; Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” made it to No.4; Demi Lovato...
For the week of Nov. 18th on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four Latin artists ranked among the top ten: Camila Cabello’s “Havana” parked in the No. 3 spot; Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” made it to No.4; Demi Lovato...
- 11/17/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Here at Et, we’re obsessed with a lot of things -- and this is what we’re most excited about this week:
Why We’re Obsessed With Cardi B
The odds of relative newcomer Cardi B dethroning Taylor Swift’s pop juggernaut, “Look What You Made Me Do,” from the top of the Billboard Hot 100 seemed stacked against her. And yet, as fate would have it, the New York rapper’s infectious debut single, “Bodak Yellow,” has finally landed at No. 1, making the 24-year-old the first solo female hip-hop artist to top the chart since Lauryn Hill in 1998 with “Doo Wop (That Thing).” Her quick ascent is especially impressive considering Cardi has never had a chart presence before “Bodak Yellow.” Now, all eyes are on the former Love & Hip Hop: New York star as fellow artists, including Swift herself, Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott, have all shown support. But more than anything, it’s hard...
Why We’re Obsessed With Cardi B
The odds of relative newcomer Cardi B dethroning Taylor Swift’s pop juggernaut, “Look What You Made Me Do,” from the top of the Billboard Hot 100 seemed stacked against her. And yet, as fate would have it, the New York rapper’s infectious debut single, “Bodak Yellow,” has finally landed at No. 1, making the 24-year-old the first solo female hip-hop artist to top the chart since Lauryn Hill in 1998 with “Doo Wop (That Thing).” Her quick ascent is especially impressive considering Cardi has never had a chart presence before “Bodak Yellow.” Now, all eyes are on the former Love & Hip Hop: New York star as fellow artists, including Swift herself, Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott, have all shown support. But more than anything, it’s hard...
- 10/2/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Move over (for now), T-Swift—there’s a new Queen of Charts in town.
Cardi B has got the whole world bumping her song “Bodak Yellow,” which reached No. 1 on Monday after dropping in June. The flashy, fabulously unfiltered diva, 24, made waves with her performance—and oversized gown—at this year’s VMAs, but many don’t know much about this musical force that exploded from seemly out of nowhere.
Read on for everything you need to know about the former reality star who bumped Taylor Swift from the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
1. She’s Named After Booze—Sorta...
Cardi B has got the whole world bumping her song “Bodak Yellow,” which reached No. 1 on Monday after dropping in June. The flashy, fabulously unfiltered diva, 24, made waves with her performance—and oversized gown—at this year’s VMAs, but many don’t know much about this musical force that exploded from seemly out of nowhere.
Read on for everything you need to know about the former reality star who bumped Taylor Swift from the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
1. She’s Named After Booze—Sorta...
- 9/29/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Cardi B‘s week just got better.
After her hit single “Bodak Yellow” reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the 24-year-old rapper received a slew of congratulations on social media, even flowers from the dethroned Taylor Swift herself.
But on Thursday night, she shared an Instagram story video that would make any Rihanna fan jealous.
“Look what I got!” she yelled off camera, showing off enviable amounts of make-up from the “Work” singer’s Fenty Beauty collection.
“I know you make-up artists is jealous,” Cardi B added.
The rapper was treated to flowers by Swift a day after she knocked...
After her hit single “Bodak Yellow” reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the 24-year-old rapper received a slew of congratulations on social media, even flowers from the dethroned Taylor Swift herself.
But on Thursday night, she shared an Instagram story video that would make any Rihanna fan jealous.
“Look what I got!” she yelled off camera, showing off enviable amounts of make-up from the “Work” singer’s Fenty Beauty collection.
“I know you make-up artists is jealous,” Cardi B added.
The rapper was treated to flowers by Swift a day after she knocked...
- 9/29/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
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Cardi B made history yesterday as the first female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart without a featured act on her single “Bodak Yellow.” Lauryn Hill was the first female rapper to reach the top spot with 1998’s “Doo Wop (That Thing).”
Hours after the announcement was made, Cardi shared the moment she found out she topped the chart. In the video, she jumps up from her couch frantically and reads the tweet announcing her song’s ascent. She then begins cheekily belting out Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do,...
Cardi B made history yesterday as the first female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart without a featured act on her single “Bodak Yellow.” Lauryn Hill was the first female rapper to reach the top spot with 1998’s “Doo Wop (That Thing).”
Hours after the announcement was made, Cardi shared the moment she found out she topped the chart. In the video, she jumps up from her couch frantically and reads the tweet announcing her song’s ascent. She then begins cheekily belting out Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do,...
- 9/26/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
There's a lot of history being made on the charts this week!
Taylor Swift's reign atop the Billboard 100 chart ended this week, as "Look What You Made Me Do" was dethroned by rapper Cardi B's infectious trap hit, "Bodak Yellow," making the 24-year-old songwriter the first unaccompanied female hip-hop artist to top the chart since Lauryn Hill in 1998 with "Doo Wop (That Thing)."
Cardi got emotional in a video shared to Instagram thanking her fans and artists who congratulated her, captioning, "Thank You Thank Thank You ,I haven’t even showered son with all the running around...
Taylor Swift's reign atop the Billboard 100 chart ended this week, as "Look What You Made Me Do" was dethroned by rapper Cardi B's infectious trap hit, "Bodak Yellow," making the 24-year-old songwriter the first unaccompanied female hip-hop artist to top the chart since Lauryn Hill in 1998 with "Doo Wop (That Thing)."
Cardi got emotional in a video shared to Instagram thanking her fans and artists who congratulated her, captioning, "Thank You Thank Thank You ,I haven’t even showered son with all the running around...
- 9/25/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Cardi B just made history and took down Taylor Swift in the process. In addition to dethroning the "Look What You Made Me Do" singer for the top slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the 24-year-old became the first female rapper to hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts without the assistance of any other artists in almost two decades with her debut hit "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)." Hopefully, Tay can pick up her crown and shake it off. According to Billboard, the last time such a feat happened in the rap world was a shocking 19 years ago, back in 1998, when a post-Fugees Lauryn Hill debuted "Doo Wop (That Thing)" and had the top spot for two weeks in November 1998. ...
- 9/25/2017
- E! Online
This week, Cardi B became the first female rapper to have a No. 1 solo hit on Billboard charts without any other featured artists since Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)" in 1998. Cardi's song "Bodak Yellow" was one of the biggest songs of the Summer, and the exciting news has fans shook; after all, the former reality star managed to take down Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" and the ever-present Luis Fonsi hit "Despacito." Read on for the best social media reactions to Cardi B's massive milestone.
- 9/25/2017
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
[[tmz:video id="0_kiwoncif"]] Taylor Swift just got served a can of whoop ass ... courtesy of Cardi B, whose track "Bodak Yellow" just bumped T-Swizzle from the top of the singles chart. We got Cardi Monday at Atlantic Records in NYC where she was celebrating her spot on the Billboard Hot 100 throne with champagne and shade ... which she hilariously threw at Taylor during a speech you gotta see. Cardi's only the second female rapper to top the Hot 100 without...
- 9/25/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Has Mark Isaiah become the Sanjaya Malakar of The Voice? Going into Monday’s performances by Season 12’s Top 10, it certainly seemed so. Though more than half of you who voted in our elimination poll last week would have sent the Austin Mahone wannabe packing, he remained in the contest, the recipient of a puzzling instant save. Did he finally hit upon a song that would allow him to win something more than Adam Levine’s admiration and fourth place in a high school talent show? Did Vanessa Ferguson Riri-cover from her “Diamonds” misstep? Did Chris Blue manage to top...
- 5/9/2017
- TVLine.com
A video posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Oct 15, 2016 at 10:42pm Pdt Plenty of fans can't help but lose it when they get a chance to meet their musical heroes, and Nicki Minaj proves that superstars are no different. While backstage at the Tidal concert on Sunday, the "Anaconda" rapper bumped into iconic singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill and could barely keep it together while fangirling over her idol. "Excuse me while I have an outer body experience. Shaking, crying, a Mess!!!!" she captioned a video of her meeting Lauryn on Instagram. "This lady is the reason. Omg. The Queen. Goddess! The epitome! The bar! The *faints*. Ms. Lauryn Hill told me to keep 'spittin dat fire'. Is this real life!????...
- 10/18/2016
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including The Doo Wop Project Ciara Renee Givin'Em What They Love 54 Sings Back to the Future The Other Direction In Concert and 54 Sings Streep The Music and The Meryl.
- 8/16/2015
- by Louisa Brady
- BroadwayWorld.com
The 2015 MTV Movie Awards premiered an exclusive clip from "Pitch Perfect 2" featuring samples of four different songs by Montell Jordan, Lauryn Hill, Bell Biv Devoe, and A Tribe Called Quest. This is all slammed into one minute of music. Pretty impressive even on paper, and it sounds damn good too. Nice to know that "Doo Wop (That Thing)" will be introduced to another generation of miseducated youths. Movie Trailers - Celebrity News...
- 4/13/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
I didn't have enough free time in 2014 to review nearly as many of last year's prolific output of fine jazz albums as I wanted to. Here's a small step toward catching up, plus two 2015 releases (Ligeti/McDonas, The Side Project Saxophone 4tet).
Tom Varner: Nine Surprises (Tom Varner Music)
Composer and French horn player Tom Varner is indeed full of surprises, and they are not confined to the suite of that name (which, surprisingly, has 15 movements). I was most surprised by the outburst of New Orleans jazz in the last piece on the CD, "Mele," which Varner calls "a Gil Evans-influenced variation on the harmonic structure of a pop Hawaiian Christmas song." In general the music here seems highly composed -- these are not heads with strings of solos -- but still allowing for improvisation. The soloists who make the biggest impression are trombonist David Marriott and, no surprise here,...
Tom Varner: Nine Surprises (Tom Varner Music)
Composer and French horn player Tom Varner is indeed full of surprises, and they are not confined to the suite of that name (which, surprisingly, has 15 movements). I was most surprised by the outburst of New Orleans jazz in the last piece on the CD, "Mele," which Varner calls "a Gil Evans-influenced variation on the harmonic structure of a pop Hawaiian Christmas song." In general the music here seems highly composed -- these are not heads with strings of solos -- but still allowing for improvisation. The soloists who make the biggest impression are trombonist David Marriott and, no surprise here,...
- 2/10/2015
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Just look at this face!!! Drake's normally all smiles, but he appears to be especially thrilled to perform alongside Lauryn Hill at Toronto's Ovo Fest. Lauryn started her set with "Doo Wop (That Thing)," which turned into a medley with Drake's "Draft Day," which samples "Doo Wop" itself. And that's just one set: Ovo also had Usher, 50 Cent, and Outkast.But really, here's more Lauryn:...
- 8/5/2014
- by Lindsey Weber
- Vulture
The summer just got hotter with the return of the “East Los High: Season 2!” Since the first class graduated they’ve had some bragging rights like being the number one show on Hulu Latino and top five overall in programming. Not too shabby for an all Latino cast who gained a legion of faithful fans called “ELHAddicts!” Well, there’s a new cast (and some familiar faces) to bring the ruckus to East Los High School! LatinoBuzz decided to welcome them by throwing them on a deserted island, (like we did these filmmakers Here ) to fend for themselves. They were allowed to pick a film, an album, a book and a companion from the movies to join them.
Andrea Sixtos
Film: That's an easy one… “Cast Away!” It's pretty much a survival guide on how to live on an island! I think I'd find it extremely resourceful. It's also one of my favorite movies, so it'd also be my entertainment. A two-in-one package, baby!
Album: I would take an album that would keep me relaxed, strong, hopeful and inspired just in case I start to lose faith that I'll ever get off the island. It would have to be “Diary” by Veronica Sixtos. I know it's my sister’s music and all but I'm not being biased. Her lyrics are so empowering, they give you strength and make you realize your worth in an honest and brave way. It would also remind me of the love I have for my family, which that in itself is all the inspiration I need to survive!
Book: I'm gonna be super practical with this one, I would bring the “Us Air Force Survival Handbook.” It covers shelter, nutrition, navigation, evasion, psychology, equipment, injury and illness. Boom! All I need. There's no way I'd be taking a fictional book when my life is at stake!
Companion: Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” of course! She's a survival genius. She can teach me everything she knows, and together, we'd become the strongest, smartest, deadliest, most wild women who ever lived. Who knows? Maybe we'll even build an island fortress and live there until we're ready to build a boat and leave.
Vannessa Vasquez
Film: I think, for me, it would have to be one of my all time favorite Disney movies "The Lion King.” One, it has great music to sing along to, and Simba also goes out to be on his own and meets Timon and Pumba. So if things ever get out of wack all I have to do is find some animal friends and sing "hakuna matata." That's pretty smart.
Album: Gloria Estefan's “Greatest Hits” album. Ever since I was a little girl one of my all time favorite artists has been Gloria. There's so much life in her music and it has an island feel to it. I can definitely see myself being stuck on a desert island singing, "Come on shake your body baby do that Conga!"
Book : My all time favorite book is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It’s a book about following your dreams, trusting that life has a plan for you, all you have to do is have faith. It has so much knowledge of the universe and our spiritual journeys. I can read that book over and over and get something new from it each time.
Companion : I’ve seen Jack Sparrow in action. I would love to have him as my companion. I would never get bored. He's super funny, smart and witty. He definitely knows how to fight, so he would be a good protector. Plus his black eyeliner makes him super sexy. If we ever had to keep humanity going that wouldn't be a problem!
Ray Diaz
Film : It would be “Rush Hour!” There’s enough action and comedy in this film to last a lifetime. Just thinking about Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker puts a smile on my face. Not to mention that they would probably inspire me to make a game out of my time on this lonely island. The only tricky part would be choosing one, two or three. But maybe if I’m lucky I could just have the box set.
Album: When it comes to music, I have such eclectic taste, but Nelly’s “Country Grammar” album would have to be the winner here. I remember this album getting me so many girls that maybe even on a deserted island it could give me the same kind of luck.
Book : “Quarterback’s Demon” written by C.K Laurence would be the book I choose. It was the first book I read when I started modeling and it inspired me to be more then what I thought I could be.
Companion : The winner is Tom Hanks in “Cast Away”. Think it about it — “Cast Away”, “Captain Phillips”, and “Saving Private Ryan”. Tom has got your back! He’s been in these situations so many times that it would be a play ground for us out there with, “Rush Hour” on the palm tree screen and Nelly’s "Country Grammar" bumping out of two big coconuts.
Alex Segal
Film: “The Wizard of Oz”... The movie has always held a special meaning for me. Growing up, I watched it all the time. It always made me feel content, calm and at ease… Not to mention I'm a big Judy Garland fan.
Album: At the moment I am beyond obsessed with Sam Smith's “In The Lonely Hour”. Such amazing stuff... Love what he's doing. But an all time favorite would probably have to be Mariah Carey's “The # 1’s.” Her music would probably distract me from remembering that I'm stuck on a deserted island!
Book: I read “The Power of Now” a while ago and still go back and re-read it. Whatever you're going through, it's important to know that your mind is extremely powerful. This book would probably help me get through a lot of obstacles while being on this island.
Companion I would bring: I would probably bring Angelina Jolie… Not only is she pretty bad ass, I would also want to see what she's like behind all of that... Woman empowerment!!!
Vivian Lamolli
Film : I am going with “Hair”, the 1979 war comedy-drama and film adaption of the 1968 Original Broadway Musical. I had the pleasure of playing Dionne in the Tony award-winning musical and that time just brought so much light to my life. Since I might be spending time alone, that magic of togetherness and closeness of the tribe depicted, would completely continue to give me a mindset of happiness, beauty and family...even if I were on my last coconut.
Album : As a musician, I have a very eclectic style that I listen to, write, and perform. I would be bringing along "Vivian's Delightful, Meditative, and Explosive Mixed Tape." The mixed tape would include Amy Winehouse "Back to Black," Kings of Leon "Sex On Fire," Frank Ocean "Forrest Gump," Marc Anthony "Vivir lo Nuestro," Celia Cruz "La Vida Es Un Carnaval," Crystal Lewis "People Get Ready," Justin Timberlake “Señorita," Christina Aguilera “Fighter," Lauryn Hill "Doo Wop, That Thing," Michael Jackson "Do You Remember the Time," Young the Giant "Cough Syrup," 1 Musical Theatre Song "In the Heights Finale," Stacy Orrico “Genuine," Natalie Imbruglia “Torn," Alanis Morissette "Head Over Heels," Radiohead “Creep," Fiona Apple "Paper Bag," No Doubt “Spiderwebs," Shakira "Dare You,” and Jason Aldean "My Kinda Party." I handpicked most of these songs to perform at one point or another and they still speak to me. Without music it is a bland world and that is the last thing I would want to recreate on a secluded island... let's spice it up a bit!
Book : When I imagine myself keeping the faith and hope on this island where times will get rough, I imagine reading the book of Proverbs. The Bible would keep me company and serve as a ray of sunshine when in the midst of despair. When I was a little girl my father was away a lot whether it be on missions for the military or just training for the next one. The books he would read to me and my sister were thin children's books; each was a different Bible story. Boy, did I love those moments and everything brings me back home thinking and reading these stories.
Companion : I choose Jared Leto to be my shipwrecked buddy. I've been not only impressed with the man for years, but he has always peaked my interest from speaking about work to personal experiences. To have that type of storyteller and lover of the world with me would be absolutely mind-blowing. I'm sure he would present many ideas of how to survive or how not to stress under the circumstances, and just live in our present state-of-being.
Ashley Campuzano
Film: "Pearl Harbor" directed by Michael Bay. "Pearl Harbor" does a great job of portraying how everyday lives were affected by the horrific incidents of World War II. The film even depicts details from the point of view of President Fdr at the time of battle, before and after.
Book: "The Great Gatsby" has been one of my favorite novels since the first time I read it in high school. F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing style made it an easy read and completely relatable to anyone who has ever been in or contemplated love. ‘Gatsby,’ although false to his name, stood by everything he wanted and never backed down. He was resilient and knew what he wanted and for that I respect what he went through.
Album: I listen to Selena almost everyday to remind myself of what a great role model she was to the Latino community. Not only was her music catchy and loved by millions but she moved us Latinos by what she stood for. Her legacy reminds us of what hard work can attain. She inspires me daily to work hard for what I want and to never give up on my dreams.
Companion: I am an easygoing person and all I truly desire is to be constantly entertained. To me, Jim Carrey is the ultimate comedian and I would enjoy spending the rest of my days laughing with someone as brilliant as him. His acting inspires me to push myself to the limit. His performances can be breathtakingly hilarious, or positively heartbreaking, and for that he wins my heart.
Rick Mancia
Film: For my film, I'm going with "The Pursuit of Happiness”. This movie really hits home for me. I saw my pops work & fight adversity to provide us with a better life, much like Will Smith's character in it. I love the feeling I get seeing people achieve their dreams after working so hard despite adversity and keeping hope through it all. If I were stranded, hope is the only thing that would keep me going.
Book: I’ve been a musician most of my life so I listen to it all. It’s hard to pick one album; can I take a 80Gb iPod? If I had to pick one, I would go with "Vheissu" by Thrice. It's such a well balanced album beyond its time (2005). It’s one of those albums and bands that take you on an emotional roller coaster and that’s what I aim to do, make people feel things they're not used to feeling!
Album: Since I only read books from the Self Help section, I would choose "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. I'm a believer that now is the only moment. Therefore to keep myself sane on an island I'd have to be in the moment, thinking about how I got there would cause depression, thinking if I will ever get out would cause anxiety, but dealing with the tasks at hand would provide the most peace of mind possible.
Companion: I’m going to be cliché for my companion and go with Chuck Noland played by Tom Hanks in “Castaway.” Why? Well, I’m trying to survive and I don’t want to die! He seemed to do Ok and I'll need all the help I can get. And on the bright side, we'll be BFFs and have no need for Wilson.
Jeremy Chavarria
Film: It would probably be something romantic like “Twilight” or “The Notebook.” If I'm on an island with one person (a girl of course) the film would create a nice setting to go along with sounds of the waves, the sunset, coconuts, etc.
Album: You can't go wrong with Coldplay! “Parachutes” is one of my favorite albums. You just can't go wrong with them. Beautiful music with a beautiful setting and a beautiful woman. Can I get an “Amen?!”
Book: That's easy, my Bible! Arguably the most amazing love story ever told. Filled with lessons and examples of how to be better in all aspects of life in any given situation. My Foundation of who I am lies in that book. I can't live without it. My love letters in a book.
Companion: T hat's tough! From a film it would have to be Megan Fox. First name that came up to mind, but Superman would be cool.
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Andrea Sixtos
Film: That's an easy one… “Cast Away!” It's pretty much a survival guide on how to live on an island! I think I'd find it extremely resourceful. It's also one of my favorite movies, so it'd also be my entertainment. A two-in-one package, baby!
Album: I would take an album that would keep me relaxed, strong, hopeful and inspired just in case I start to lose faith that I'll ever get off the island. It would have to be “Diary” by Veronica Sixtos. I know it's my sister’s music and all but I'm not being biased. Her lyrics are so empowering, they give you strength and make you realize your worth in an honest and brave way. It would also remind me of the love I have for my family, which that in itself is all the inspiration I need to survive!
Book: I'm gonna be super practical with this one, I would bring the “Us Air Force Survival Handbook.” It covers shelter, nutrition, navigation, evasion, psychology, equipment, injury and illness. Boom! All I need. There's no way I'd be taking a fictional book when my life is at stake!
Companion: Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” of course! She's a survival genius. She can teach me everything she knows, and together, we'd become the strongest, smartest, deadliest, most wild women who ever lived. Who knows? Maybe we'll even build an island fortress and live there until we're ready to build a boat and leave.
Vannessa Vasquez
Film: I think, for me, it would have to be one of my all time favorite Disney movies "The Lion King.” One, it has great music to sing along to, and Simba also goes out to be on his own and meets Timon and Pumba. So if things ever get out of wack all I have to do is find some animal friends and sing "hakuna matata." That's pretty smart.
Album: Gloria Estefan's “Greatest Hits” album. Ever since I was a little girl one of my all time favorite artists has been Gloria. There's so much life in her music and it has an island feel to it. I can definitely see myself being stuck on a desert island singing, "Come on shake your body baby do that Conga!"
Book : My all time favorite book is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It’s a book about following your dreams, trusting that life has a plan for you, all you have to do is have faith. It has so much knowledge of the universe and our spiritual journeys. I can read that book over and over and get something new from it each time.
Companion : I’ve seen Jack Sparrow in action. I would love to have him as my companion. I would never get bored. He's super funny, smart and witty. He definitely knows how to fight, so he would be a good protector. Plus his black eyeliner makes him super sexy. If we ever had to keep humanity going that wouldn't be a problem!
Ray Diaz
Film : It would be “Rush Hour!” There’s enough action and comedy in this film to last a lifetime. Just thinking about Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker puts a smile on my face. Not to mention that they would probably inspire me to make a game out of my time on this lonely island. The only tricky part would be choosing one, two or three. But maybe if I’m lucky I could just have the box set.
Album: When it comes to music, I have such eclectic taste, but Nelly’s “Country Grammar” album would have to be the winner here. I remember this album getting me so many girls that maybe even on a deserted island it could give me the same kind of luck.
Book : “Quarterback’s Demon” written by C.K Laurence would be the book I choose. It was the first book I read when I started modeling and it inspired me to be more then what I thought I could be.
Companion : The winner is Tom Hanks in “Cast Away”. Think it about it — “Cast Away”, “Captain Phillips”, and “Saving Private Ryan”. Tom has got your back! He’s been in these situations so many times that it would be a play ground for us out there with, “Rush Hour” on the palm tree screen and Nelly’s "Country Grammar" bumping out of two big coconuts.
Alex Segal
Film: “The Wizard of Oz”... The movie has always held a special meaning for me. Growing up, I watched it all the time. It always made me feel content, calm and at ease… Not to mention I'm a big Judy Garland fan.
Album: At the moment I am beyond obsessed with Sam Smith's “In The Lonely Hour”. Such amazing stuff... Love what he's doing. But an all time favorite would probably have to be Mariah Carey's “The # 1’s.” Her music would probably distract me from remembering that I'm stuck on a deserted island!
Book: I read “The Power of Now” a while ago and still go back and re-read it. Whatever you're going through, it's important to know that your mind is extremely powerful. This book would probably help me get through a lot of obstacles while being on this island.
Companion I would bring: I would probably bring Angelina Jolie… Not only is she pretty bad ass, I would also want to see what she's like behind all of that... Woman empowerment!!!
Vivian Lamolli
Film : I am going with “Hair”, the 1979 war comedy-drama and film adaption of the 1968 Original Broadway Musical. I had the pleasure of playing Dionne in the Tony award-winning musical and that time just brought so much light to my life. Since I might be spending time alone, that magic of togetherness and closeness of the tribe depicted, would completely continue to give me a mindset of happiness, beauty and family...even if I were on my last coconut.
Album : As a musician, I have a very eclectic style that I listen to, write, and perform. I would be bringing along "Vivian's Delightful, Meditative, and Explosive Mixed Tape." The mixed tape would include Amy Winehouse "Back to Black," Kings of Leon "Sex On Fire," Frank Ocean "Forrest Gump," Marc Anthony "Vivir lo Nuestro," Celia Cruz "La Vida Es Un Carnaval," Crystal Lewis "People Get Ready," Justin Timberlake “Señorita," Christina Aguilera “Fighter," Lauryn Hill "Doo Wop, That Thing," Michael Jackson "Do You Remember the Time," Young the Giant "Cough Syrup," 1 Musical Theatre Song "In the Heights Finale," Stacy Orrico “Genuine," Natalie Imbruglia “Torn," Alanis Morissette "Head Over Heels," Radiohead “Creep," Fiona Apple "Paper Bag," No Doubt “Spiderwebs," Shakira "Dare You,” and Jason Aldean "My Kinda Party." I handpicked most of these songs to perform at one point or another and they still speak to me. Without music it is a bland world and that is the last thing I would want to recreate on a secluded island... let's spice it up a bit!
Book : When I imagine myself keeping the faith and hope on this island where times will get rough, I imagine reading the book of Proverbs. The Bible would keep me company and serve as a ray of sunshine when in the midst of despair. When I was a little girl my father was away a lot whether it be on missions for the military or just training for the next one. The books he would read to me and my sister were thin children's books; each was a different Bible story. Boy, did I love those moments and everything brings me back home thinking and reading these stories.
Companion : I choose Jared Leto to be my shipwrecked buddy. I've been not only impressed with the man for years, but he has always peaked my interest from speaking about work to personal experiences. To have that type of storyteller and lover of the world with me would be absolutely mind-blowing. I'm sure he would present many ideas of how to survive or how not to stress under the circumstances, and just live in our present state-of-being.
Ashley Campuzano
Film: "Pearl Harbor" directed by Michael Bay. "Pearl Harbor" does a great job of portraying how everyday lives were affected by the horrific incidents of World War II. The film even depicts details from the point of view of President Fdr at the time of battle, before and after.
Book: "The Great Gatsby" has been one of my favorite novels since the first time I read it in high school. F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing style made it an easy read and completely relatable to anyone who has ever been in or contemplated love. ‘Gatsby,’ although false to his name, stood by everything he wanted and never backed down. He was resilient and knew what he wanted and for that I respect what he went through.
Album: I listen to Selena almost everyday to remind myself of what a great role model she was to the Latino community. Not only was her music catchy and loved by millions but she moved us Latinos by what she stood for. Her legacy reminds us of what hard work can attain. She inspires me daily to work hard for what I want and to never give up on my dreams.
Companion: I am an easygoing person and all I truly desire is to be constantly entertained. To me, Jim Carrey is the ultimate comedian and I would enjoy spending the rest of my days laughing with someone as brilliant as him. His acting inspires me to push myself to the limit. His performances can be breathtakingly hilarious, or positively heartbreaking, and for that he wins my heart.
Rick Mancia
Film: For my film, I'm going with "The Pursuit of Happiness”. This movie really hits home for me. I saw my pops work & fight adversity to provide us with a better life, much like Will Smith's character in it. I love the feeling I get seeing people achieve their dreams after working so hard despite adversity and keeping hope through it all. If I were stranded, hope is the only thing that would keep me going.
Book: I’ve been a musician most of my life so I listen to it all. It’s hard to pick one album; can I take a 80Gb iPod? If I had to pick one, I would go with "Vheissu" by Thrice. It's such a well balanced album beyond its time (2005). It’s one of those albums and bands that take you on an emotional roller coaster and that’s what I aim to do, make people feel things they're not used to feeling!
Album: Since I only read books from the Self Help section, I would choose "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. I'm a believer that now is the only moment. Therefore to keep myself sane on an island I'd have to be in the moment, thinking about how I got there would cause depression, thinking if I will ever get out would cause anxiety, but dealing with the tasks at hand would provide the most peace of mind possible.
Companion: I’m going to be cliché for my companion and go with Chuck Noland played by Tom Hanks in “Castaway.” Why? Well, I’m trying to survive and I don’t want to die! He seemed to do Ok and I'll need all the help I can get. And on the bright side, we'll be BFFs and have no need for Wilson.
Jeremy Chavarria
Film: It would probably be something romantic like “Twilight” or “The Notebook.” If I'm on an island with one person (a girl of course) the film would create a nice setting to go along with sounds of the waves, the sunset, coconuts, etc.
Album: You can't go wrong with Coldplay! “Parachutes” is one of my favorite albums. You just can't go wrong with them. Beautiful music with a beautiful setting and a beautiful woman. Can I get an “Amen?!”
Book: That's easy, my Bible! Arguably the most amazing love story ever told. Filled with lessons and examples of how to be better in all aspects of life in any given situation. My Foundation of who I am lies in that book. I can't live without it. My love letters in a book.
Companion: T hat's tough! From a film it would have to be Megan Fox. First name that came up to mind, but Superman would be cool.
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- 7/9/2014
- by Juan Caceres
- Sydney's Buzz
The Grammy Awards governing body, the Recording Academy, has never been one to make rash decisions when it comes to modifying the awards procedure, so here, in 2014, they have made a major decision regarding sampling: Starting with the Feb. 8, 2015 Grammy Awards, songs that include samples or interpolations of previously written songs will be allowed in all songwriting categories, including the coveted Song of the Year. Is this a good decision? I’m not so sure. In some ways, the Grammys are so cautious in making changes that they miss the cultural significance of that musical moment (and that is partially the Grammys’ point: they aren’t meant to bow to trends or fads). On the plus side, this is simply an acknowledgement that a new, creative work that stands on its own that uses a sample to add some zing or to salute an influence, shouldn’t be exempt because of the sample.
- 6/12/2014
- by Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
Glee, Season 5, Episode 18, “Back-Up Plan”
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directed by Ian Brennan
Airs Tuesdays at 8pm Et on Fox
Glee season five has been all about Rachel bouncing back and forth between legitimately nice and completely intolerable. Finally, after years of scrapping for solos in Glee Club, her lifelong goal has come true. She starts on Broadway while just barely in college at her dream school, playing the lead role in an iconic revival. Oh and did we mention it’s the lead role, the title role, Fanny Brice, the Funny Girl herself? The character who is essentially Rachel Berry’s spirit animal? You guessed it, she gets bored after a month and attempts to throw the whole production under a giant bus.
The cinematography during “Wake Me Up”, originally by One Republic, works well. Particularly memorable are the camera angles shot through the flowers, showing the passage of...
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directed by Ian Brennan
Airs Tuesdays at 8pm Et on Fox
Glee season five has been all about Rachel bouncing back and forth between legitimately nice and completely intolerable. Finally, after years of scrapping for solos in Glee Club, her lifelong goal has come true. She starts on Broadway while just barely in college at her dream school, playing the lead role in an iconic revival. Oh and did we mention it’s the lead role, the title role, Fanny Brice, the Funny Girl herself? The character who is essentially Rachel Berry’s spirit animal? You guessed it, she gets bored after a month and attempts to throw the whole production under a giant bus.
The cinematography during “Wake Me Up”, originally by One Republic, works well. Particularly memorable are the camera angles shot through the flowers, showing the passage of...
- 5/2/2014
- by Rachel Brandt
- SoundOnSight
When we last saw Rachel Berry, she was basking in the glow of her triumphant New York Times review. She’s been a roll ever since. She’s being treated like a real star, with adoring fans waiting by the standing by the stage door, her face plastered on busses and benches, and there are even whispers of a Tony nomination. It’s everything Rachel has ever wanted. You know, what she’s been dreaming of since we met her four years ago. All we eeeeeever heard about. Well, today is a new day. She signs with the Ica talent agency, but the agent, who doesn’t think she’s got the look for television or film, quickly douses her ego. Brace yourselves; you are about to enter, The Meta Zone.
Kurt and Blaine are walking the mean street of Chelsea or something, while Kurt gives his fiancé the lowdown on one Ms.
Kurt and Blaine are walking the mean street of Chelsea or something, while Kurt gives his fiancé the lowdown on one Ms.
- 4/30/2014
- by Dana Piccoli
- The Backlot
Glee returned on Tuesday with the apparent intention of flipping everything from last week – or the last several few seasons of Glee – of its head. For one thing, Rachel no longer thinks that being a Broadway star is all its cracked up to be.
Glee Recap
Signing autographs following a performance, Rachel (Lea Michele) glides down the streets of New York City. Her starring performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl has earned her rave reviews and chatter that the starlet could be on her way to her first Tony nomination. However, her joy is cut short during a meeting with her agent. Rachel thinks that she could parlay her Broadway career into one on the big or small screen. The agent doesn’t believe she has the look to be in front of the cameras, but assures her she can have a lengthy tenure as Fanny Brice.
Suddenly, Rachel...
Glee Recap
Signing autographs following a performance, Rachel (Lea Michele) glides down the streets of New York City. Her starring performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl has earned her rave reviews and chatter that the starlet could be on her way to her first Tony nomination. However, her joy is cut short during a meeting with her agent. Rachel thinks that she could parlay her Broadway career into one on the big or small screen. The agent doesn’t believe she has the look to be in front of the cameras, but assures her she can have a lengthy tenure as Fanny Brice.
Suddenly, Rachel...
- 4/30/2014
- Uinterview
New Drake track “Draft Day,” which samples Lauren Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing),” name drops NFL draft prospect Johnny Manziel and Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence.
Drake's 'Draft Day'
"Draft Day" starts out with a reference to Johnny Manziel – who’s sandwiched between two girls on the background for the SoundCloud track – and goes on to mention NBA prospect Andrew Wiggins. Drake then raps about himself, his money and his general success before he gets into name-dropping some fellow rappers and actors – and making some less-than subtle digs.
“And if I left s--t to chance I would've picked a name like Chance the Rapper/ No offense cause I don't know that ni--a,” raps Drake about the Chicago hip-hop artist.
Making a dig ostensibly about the married Jay-z and the engaged Kanye West, he goes on, “I'm focused on makin' records and gettin' bigger/Just hits, no misses,...
Drake's 'Draft Day'
"Draft Day" starts out with a reference to Johnny Manziel – who’s sandwiched between two girls on the background for the SoundCloud track – and goes on to mention NBA prospect Andrew Wiggins. Drake then raps about himself, his money and his general success before he gets into name-dropping some fellow rappers and actors – and making some less-than subtle digs.
“And if I left s--t to chance I would've picked a name like Chance the Rapper/ No offense cause I don't know that ni--a,” raps Drake about the Chicago hip-hop artist.
Making a dig ostensibly about the married Jay-z and the engaged Kanye West, he goes on, “I'm focused on makin' records and gettin' bigger/Just hits, no misses,...
- 4/3/2014
- Uinterview
Getting ready for May’s big day in the NFL, Drake released his new single “Draft Day” on Tuesday night (April 1).
Taking moments to mention Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and dissing married couples in the rap industry, the Canadian-born star definitely has another hit on his hands.
The track begins by sampling Lauryn Hill's nineties hit “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and the lyrics flow as follows: "And if I left this sh*t to chance, I would've picked a name like Chance the Rapper. No offense 'cause I don't know that n****a/I focus on making records and getting bigger."
"Just hits, no Mrs./That's for the married folk," Drake continues, clearly referring to his betrothed counterparts in either Jay Z or Kanye West.
As for his line about the “Catching Fire” babe, Drake rhymes, "On some Hunger Games sh*it/I would die for my district. Jennifer Lawrence...
Taking moments to mention Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and dissing married couples in the rap industry, the Canadian-born star definitely has another hit on his hands.
The track begins by sampling Lauryn Hill's nineties hit “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and the lyrics flow as follows: "And if I left this sh*t to chance, I would've picked a name like Chance the Rapper. No offense 'cause I don't know that n****a/I focus on making records and getting bigger."
"Just hits, no Mrs./That's for the married folk," Drake continues, clearly referring to his betrothed counterparts in either Jay Z or Kanye West.
As for his line about the “Catching Fire” babe, Drake rhymes, "On some Hunger Games sh*it/I would die for my district. Jennifer Lawrence...
- 4/2/2014
- GossipCenter
Get in line, Drake! The rapper just released his latest single, "Draft Day," and gave a shout-out to the Oscar winner who's stolen the hearts of many. "On some Hunger Games s--t, I would die for my district/ Jennifer Lawrence you could really get it/ I mean, for real girl, you know I had to do it for ya," he says on the song. Hmm…we wonder what Drake's inseparable pal Rihanna thinks of his latest girl crush! But J.Law wasn't the only famous face that the Toronto rapper calls out during the track. The almost five-minute track, which samples Lauryn Hill's 1998 hit "Doo Wop (That Thing)," is filled with disses at other artists like Jay Z and...
- 4/2/2014
- E! Online
Drake’s new freestyle, “Draft Day,” is full of boasts about some of his favorite people, including actress Jennifer Lawrence and Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. Listen below. Over a sample of Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing),” Drake compares his own rise to fame with the NFL Draft. He also addresses some of his competition, like Chance the Rapper. "And if I left this shit to chance, I would've picked a name like Chance the Rapper," Drake raps. "No offense 'cause I don't know that n---a / I focus on making records and getting bigger." About J Law he spits: “On some Hunger Games shit / I would die for my district / Jennifer Lawrence / You could really get it / I mean, for real girl, you know I had to do it for ya." What do you think of Drake's "Draft Day?"...
- 4/2/2014
- by Whitney Phaneuf
- Hitfix
It's another installment of the weekly Tubefilter Chart of the Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels and we can't stop Katey Perry's roar. (Did you see what we did there?) Chart Toppers For the third straight week in a row an online video gamer does not sit in the #1 spot on our Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels chart. Katy Perry's music video release of her latest hit single Roar has helped her channel climb up to the #1 spot with nearly 65.9 million views on the week. Miley Cyrus, who had a more than controversial appearance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards that accounted for more than 200 million views in aggregate on YouTube, racked up over 23.6 million views in the last seven days, but still dropped down to the #2 position. Following Cyrus is every kindergarten and elementary school student's favorite YouTube channel, DisneyCollectorBR. The aggregation of video toy...
- 9/15/2013
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," one of the most acclaimed album of the 1990s. We're taking a look back at the classic and its impact, which is still felt among hip-hop and R&B today.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" hit stores on Aug. 25, 1998, to widespread acclaim. The New York Times called it "miraculous," Enteratinment Weekly said it had "often-astonishing power," and The Village Voice labeled it "majestic."
Hill wrote "Miseducation" while pregnant for her and then-boyfriend Rohan Marley's first child.
Columbia Records suggested bringing in an outside producer to assist on the album, with Wu-Tang Clan member RZA's name being tossed about as a possibility. But Hill insisted she be allowed to write and produce the project herself.
"Miseducation" was Hill's solo debut following The Fugees' successful 1996 release "The Score." The album's first mainstream single, "Doo Wop (That Thing)," became a monstrous success,...
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" hit stores on Aug. 25, 1998, to widespread acclaim. The New York Times called it "miraculous," Enteratinment Weekly said it had "often-astonishing power," and The Village Voice labeled it "majestic."
Hill wrote "Miseducation" while pregnant for her and then-boyfriend Rohan Marley's first child.
Columbia Records suggested bringing in an outside producer to assist on the album, with Wu-Tang Clan member RZA's name being tossed about as a possibility. But Hill insisted she be allowed to write and produce the project herself.
"Miseducation" was Hill's solo debut following The Fugees' successful 1996 release "The Score." The album's first mainstream single, "Doo Wop (That Thing)," became a monstrous success,...
- 8/24/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Here’s a fun fact about the MTV Video Music Awards: I adore them. If we’re talking about award shows with deserving honorees, the VMAs routinely reward the right artists at the right time. Past winners of the big title “Video of the Year” include some of the best clips of the past 30 years: Peter Gabriel‘s “Sledgehammer,” Sinead O’Connor‘s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Madonna‘s “Ray of Light,” Lauryn Hill‘s “Doo Wop (That Thing),” and Lady Gaga‘s “Bad Romance.” Now that the 2013 nominees are here, it’s time to guess which clip deserves to join their ranks. Better yet, let’s do the moral thing and select which video should win. Here goes, ranked worst to first.
5. Bruno Mars, “Locked Out of Heaven”
I’m sorry to say this clocks in at #5 because it’s the most listenable, impressively sung radio hit on the tally.
5. Bruno Mars, “Locked Out of Heaven”
I’m sorry to say this clocks in at #5 because it’s the most listenable, impressively sung radio hit on the tally.
- 7/17/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Looks like Lauryn Hill will have to face the music this time around. The "Doo Wop" singer was sentenced to three months in prison during a hearing at a Newark, N.J. federal court on Monday, May 6, despite paying off her long-overdue taxes just ahead of her court appearance. According to The Associated Press, Hill will not only serve time behind bars, but will also be sentenced to three additional months of home confinement. During the hearing Monday, the singer reportedly reiterated her intentions to pay off [...]...
- 5/6/2013
- Us Weekly
Lauryn Hill isn't quite off the hook just yet. The "Doo Wop" singer, who pleaded guilty to three years' worth of tax evasion during a court case in June 2012, is still waiting to find out what the final sentencing for her crimes will be, a federal judge decided on Monday, Apr. 22. Hill, 37, arrived at court in Newark, N.J. only to be told that her hearing would be delayed to May 6. The singer didn't leave the courtroom completely empty-handed, however. U.S. Magistrate Judge Madeline [...]...
- 4/23/2013
- Us Weekly
It wasn't a miseducation that led Lauryn Hill to evade her taxes for three years in a row back in 2005 -- it was a threat on her family, she says in new legal documents. The "Doo Wop" singer and Fugees member filed papers on Monday, April 15, stating that the reason why she failed to file tax returns in 2005, 2006, and 2007 was that "she withdrew from society at large due to what she perceived as manipulation and very real threats to herself and her [...]...
- 4/15/2013
- by Joyce Chen
- Us Weekly
The Louisiana International Film Festival (April 18-21) is quickly approaching, and has announced its appointment of former Lacma film curator Ian Birnie as its programming director. The fest will announce its full slate on April 1 -- no foolin'! Birnie served as Lacma's Film Department director for 14 years, and has had a hand in programming various prestigious international fests such as Toronto, Bangkok and Palm Springs. He joins Liff's previously announced co-artistic directors Jeff "The Dude" Dowd and Dan Ireland. Birnie stated that "the final lineup will spotlight three themes that reflect the cultural and social history of Louisiana: Francophone films – namely films from France, Quebec, the Middle East and Africa; films that deal with environmental issues – both to honor Earth Day (April 22) and to reflect Louisiana's activist interest in its own habitat; and music films that encompass a range of styles, including Doo Wop, Jazz, the Blues, and Italian Opera.
- 3/28/2013
- by Beth Hanna
- Thompson on Hollywood
Remember all those GIFs of Taylor Swift dancing like she knew everyone was watching at the Grammy Awards a couple weeks ago?
Well, her awfully affected dancing strikes again!
The 23-year-old singer gave a "sexy" performance at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night, and then took over the DJ booth at the Universal Music after-party, where she played Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)," Adele's "Rolling In The Deep", and Eve's "Let Me Blow Ya Mind," according to Heatworld.
While Taylor Swift might know how to put on a good show, we couldn't help but notice how incredibly awkward she looked while taking over the tunes, and then later showing off her moves on the dance foor.
Well, her awfully affected dancing strikes again!
The 23-year-old singer gave a "sexy" performance at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night, and then took over the DJ booth at the Universal Music after-party, where she played Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)," Adele's "Rolling In The Deep", and Eve's "Let Me Blow Ya Mind," according to Heatworld.
While Taylor Swift might know how to put on a good show, we couldn't help but notice how incredibly awkward she looked while taking over the tunes, and then later showing off her moves on the dance foor.
- 2/21/2013
- by Stephanie Marcus
- Huffington Post
God, I love this part of American Idol. I love spending two hours on a weeknight exalting young chanteuses like mall-brand Aphrodites and sentencing losers to an eternity in Jimmy Iovine's jean-jacket dungeon. That's quality time with the TV for me.
We saw ten ladies trill for the attention of the increasingly articulate judges on Wednesday, and five of them were booted before the night was over. So satisfying! Take your Charlotte Russe stylings and head back to Branson, losers. You can pick up that extra shift at Dave & Buster's after all.
Now, some general advice for the competing ten women we saw on Wednesday: Matter more. I'm blown away by anybody who seeks a career in entertainment and expects to be applauded for sheer technical skill. You also need to be special, and being special has to matter to you. Have you heard of Madonna? She mattered (and...
We saw ten ladies trill for the attention of the increasingly articulate judges on Wednesday, and five of them were booted before the night was over. So satisfying! Take your Charlotte Russe stylings and head back to Branson, losers. You can pick up that extra shift at Dave & Buster's after all.
Now, some general advice for the competing ten women we saw on Wednesday: Matter more. I'm blown away by anybody who seeks a career in entertainment and expects to be applauded for sheer technical skill. You also need to be special, and being special has to matter to you. Have you heard of Madonna? She mattered (and...
- 2/21/2013
- by virtel
- The Backlot
Ms Mr have confirmed the release details for their debut album. The New York duo will release their first studio set in May 2013 and will precede the collection with their new single 'Fantasy' in March. The track serves as the follow-up to their previous cuts 'Hurricane', 'Bones' and 'Dark Doo Wop'. Ms Mr have gained a following over the past year, with fans (more)...
- 11/5/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Lauryn Hill has announced plans for a new single. The 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' singer will release the track 'Black Rage' in the autumn, reports Pitchfork. Hill explained that the song is about "the derivative effects of racial inequity and abuse". The rapper has yet to release a follow-up album to her critically acclaimed debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1998. Her last new song was 2010's 'Repercussions'. Hill will also join Nas on some dates of his upcoming 'Life is Good' tour from next month. The tour will kick off at Columbia's Merriweather Post Pavilion on October 6 and conclude with a New Year's gig at New York's Radio City Music Hall on December 31. Hill will appear at 10 of the 18 shows. "I've been (more)...
- 9/20/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
So, get this: I have reverence for the MTV Music Video Awards. If you check their history of winners (and ignore some key, depressing anomalies), they routinely honor the correct people. Since this year's ceremony on September 6 is just a couple of weeks away, we're celebrating with a new celebration of the VMAs' past: a list of the best 10 winners of the coveted "Best Female Video" trophy. For a refresher course in the history of the category, check this out. For a definitive list of the best lady videos' of the past 30 years, check below.
10. Cyndi Lauper, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
She's so unusual, indeed -- Cyndi Lauper whipped her block into a swishy, she-bopping frenzy in "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," and while her punky chutzpah certainly warranted MTV award credibility, she deserved every award for out-snarling Elvis and offering killer pipes, to boot.
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10. Cyndi Lauper, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
She's so unusual, indeed -- Cyndi Lauper whipped her block into a swishy, she-bopping frenzy in "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," and while her punky chutzpah certainly warranted MTV award credibility, she deserved every award for out-snarling Elvis and offering killer pipes, to boot.
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- 8/27/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
It truly is the Year of Adele, as the British singer took home every Grammy she was for which she was nominated, totaling six wins altogether, including Album, Record and Song of the Year. Foo Fighters were second for total wins, with five, followed by the absent Kanye West with four wins.
The complete list of winners:
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and...
The complete list of winners:
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and...
- 2/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The nominees have been announced for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Kanye West leads the nominations with seven; Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars each garner six nods; and Lil Wayne and Skrillex each are up for five awards. The Grammys air live on CBS Feb. 12, 2012.
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie)
"The Cave" -- Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston,...
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie)
"The Cave" -- Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston,...
- 12/1/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Mobb Deep, Slaughterhouse, Erykah Badu and more revisit classic material for a day of hip-hop celebration on New York stop.
By Rob Markman
Nas at Rock The Bells
Photo: MTV News
New York — Thousands of rap fans gathered in hip-hop's birth city for a daylong celebration of the genre's classics. Nas, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon and Ghostface Killah all performed at the Rock the Bells 2011 festival on Governor's Island in New York City on Saturday (September 3).
The musical tour was comprised of four stages, including the main Rock the Bells stage, the Wu-inspired 36 Chambers stage and the underground-themed Paid Dues stage. More than 20 acts, including Mobb Deep, Slaughterhouse, Black Moon, Big K.R.I.T., the Immortal Technique and Gza, performed, with some dedicating their sets to their own classic albums; others devoted their shows to just a gang of fan-favorites.
The festivities kicked off at approximately 2 p.
By Rob Markman
Nas at Rock The Bells
Photo: MTV News
New York — Thousands of rap fans gathered in hip-hop's birth city for a daylong celebration of the genre's classics. Nas, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon and Ghostface Killah all performed at the Rock the Bells 2011 festival on Governor's Island in New York City on Saturday (September 3).
The musical tour was comprised of four stages, including the main Rock the Bells stage, the Wu-inspired 36 Chambers stage and the underground-themed Paid Dues stage. More than 20 acts, including Mobb Deep, Slaughterhouse, Black Moon, Big K.R.I.T., the Immortal Technique and Gza, performed, with some dedicating their sets to their own classic albums; others devoted their shows to just a gang of fan-favorites.
The festivities kicked off at approximately 2 p.
- 9/4/2011
- MTV Music News
We asked and you responded like crazy!
Over the last week or so, we polled you guys about your favorite MTV Video Music Awards moments and boy did you let us know who your favorites were in categories like Most Iconic Vma Performance, Best Video of the 2000s and Best Pop Performance!
All told, we received a staggering 15 million votes in nine categories. By far the most heated contest came in the Most Iconic Vma Moment poll, where we received nearly 10 million votes … and over 9 million of those were split between two acts – Michael Jackson and Bon Jovi. That’s right! Fan groups for the two classic MTV artists got crazy competitive, but ultimately Mj prevailed, taking just over 57 percent of the vote. The late King of Pop’s 1995 Vma performance also took the crown for Best Vma Pop Performance.
There were plenty of surpises too. Panic! At The Disco...
Over the last week or so, we polled you guys about your favorite MTV Video Music Awards moments and boy did you let us know who your favorites were in categories like Most Iconic Vma Performance, Best Video of the 2000s and Best Pop Performance!
All told, we received a staggering 15 million votes in nine categories. By far the most heated contest came in the Most Iconic Vma Moment poll, where we received nearly 10 million votes … and over 9 million of those were split between two acts – Michael Jackson and Bon Jovi. That’s right! Fan groups for the two classic MTV artists got crazy competitive, but ultimately Mj prevailed, taking just over 57 percent of the vote. The late King of Pop’s 1995 Vma performance also took the crown for Best Vma Pop Performance.
There were plenty of surpises too. Panic! At The Disco...
- 8/26/2011
- by John Mitchell
- MTV Newsroom
With the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards just days away, we’re starting to get really excited.
This year’s Video of the Year race has to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. Let’s be real for a second: There were a bunch of great videos last year too, but Lady Gaga’s iconic “Bad Romance” clip kind of had it in the bag from the get-go, right? But this year, everybody is bringing something so different to the table that we have no idea which way it will go!
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite at the VMAs’ website. We have to admit, it was darn near impossible to choose between Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” the Beastie Boys’ “Make Some Noise,” Bruno Mars’ “Grenade,” Katy Perry’s “Firework” and Tyler, The Creator’s “Yonkers.” Somehow we made a decision and now it’s your turn!
This year’s Video of the Year race has to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. Let’s be real for a second: There were a bunch of great videos last year too, but Lady Gaga’s iconic “Bad Romance” clip kind of had it in the bag from the get-go, right? But this year, everybody is bringing something so different to the table that we have no idea which way it will go!
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite at the VMAs’ website. We have to admit, it was darn near impossible to choose between Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” the Beastie Boys’ “Make Some Noise,” Bruno Mars’ “Grenade,” Katy Perry’s “Firework” and Tyler, The Creator’s “Yonkers.” Somehow we made a decision and now it’s your turn!
- 8/25/2011
- by John Mitchell
- MTV Newsroom
We are just about a week into our Ultimate Vma Showdown and the polls are really heating up.
Classic MTV artists like Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi and, in some categories, Madonna are garnering big numbers, leaving more recent artists like Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, who typically dominate our polls, struggling to keep up.
How’s your favorite artist faring so far? Let’s take a look.
Most Iconic Vma Performance
This category has basically turned into a showdown between Michael Jackson and Bon Jovi. Mj’s medley of hits at the 1995 VMAs is leading the way with 45 percent of the vote, though Bon Jovi’s take on their classic “Wanted Dead or Alive” from the 1989 show trails it by less than 2 percent. The number separating the two is insanely small, respective to the crazy amount of votes cast in this category (which we will reveal after polls close).
Our two main girls,...
Classic MTV artists like Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi and, in some categories, Madonna are garnering big numbers, leaving more recent artists like Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, who typically dominate our polls, struggling to keep up.
How’s your favorite artist faring so far? Let’s take a look.
Most Iconic Vma Performance
This category has basically turned into a showdown between Michael Jackson and Bon Jovi. Mj’s medley of hits at the 1995 VMAs is leading the way with 45 percent of the vote, though Bon Jovi’s take on their classic “Wanted Dead or Alive” from the 1989 show trails it by less than 2 percent. The number separating the two is insanely small, respective to the crazy amount of votes cast in this category (which we will reveal after polls close).
Our two main girls,...
- 8/18/2011
- by John Mitchell
- MTV Newsroom
Lauryn Hill has confirmed Rohan Marley is not the father of her new baby. The Doo Wop (That Thing) singer - who has children, Zion David-Nesta, 13, Selah, 12, Joshua, nine, John, seven, and three-year-old Sarah with on/off partner Rohan - welcomed her sixth child, a baby boy, into the world on Saturday night (23.07.11) but has blasted 'inaccuracies' about her family situation, insisting the entrepreneur didn't 'abandon' her during her pregnancy, adding they each value the five kids they had together. She said in a statement posted on her website: 'Mr. Marley and I have long and complex history about which...
- 7/27/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Hip-hop diva Lauryn Hill showed no remorse after keeping devotees waiting for almost four hours at a recent comeback concert in New York, telling disgruntled fans she was "worth the wait". The reclusive singer was due to return to the stage to kick off her first U.S. tour in years on 27 December 2010, but the show at Manhattan's Highline Ballroom had to be postponed after a heavy snow storm brought transport in the Big Apple to a standstill.
She went ahead with her second scheduled gig, at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg, on 28 December, and drew a crowd including soul superstar Prince and rising singer Janelle Monae. But Hill's tardiness left concertgoers fuming after she failed to appear for the show start time of 8.30 P.M. - instead emerging on stage after midnight.
Members of the audience booed as she stepped into the spotlight to voice their irritation but their...
She went ahead with her second scheduled gig, at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg, on 28 December, and drew a crowd including soul superstar Prince and rising singer Janelle Monae. But Hill's tardiness left concertgoers fuming after she failed to appear for the show start time of 8.30 P.M. - instead emerging on stage after midnight.
Members of the audience booed as she stepped into the spotlight to voice their irritation but their...
- 1/5/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
By the time the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards wrap up late Sunday night, a total of 16 awards will be handed out to the various winners at the show. The most coveted Moonman is, of course, the prize for Video of the Year, the clip that personifies the height of music video greatness for the past 12 months. This year's crop includes six well-deserving nominees, including B.o.B's "Airplanes," 30 Seconds to Mars' "Kings and Queens," Florence and the Machine's "Dog Days Are Over," Eminem's "Not Afraid" and a pair of clips from Lady Gaga ("Bad Romance" and "Telephone"). No matter who wins, the victor will join an exclusive club that contains some of the biggest artists of the past three decades (including Madonna, Britney Spears, Eminem, Aerosmith, Green Day, Van Halen and Sinéad O'Connor).
But no awards show is perfect. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has handed...
But no awards show is perfect. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has handed...
- 9/11/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Has there ever been an artist with a career arc even remotely like Lauryn Hill's? She began as an iconic member of one of the most important and influential hip-hop groups of all time, broke out on her own with an absolutely stellar solo album that was one of the finest pieces of music released in the 1990s, then essentially took herself off the grid only to make an unusual comeback 10 years later. Hill's recent performances on the Rock the Bells tour have been gone over with a fine-toothed comb and talked about with giddy anticipation. That sort of excitement and analysis wouldn't happen if she wasn't responsible for the jaw-dropping The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which was released on this day in 1998.
Hot on the heels of the Fugees' chart-topping, multi-platinum, Grammy-winning, hit-making masterpiece The Score and coming just behind fellow Fugee Wyclef Jean's first solo album,...
Hot on the heels of the Fugees' chart-topping, multi-platinum, Grammy-winning, hit-making masterpiece The Score and coming just behind fellow Fugee Wyclef Jean's first solo album,...
- 8/25/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
A history of the reclusive artist's spotty returns to the stage.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Lauryn Hill
Photo: Brendon Thorne/ Getty Images
Lauryn Hill is making a much-heralded return to the stage — and the spotlight — at this year's Rock the Bells Tour. However, die-hard fans of the Grammy-winning singer/Mc hope the appearance breaks L-Boogie's decade-long tradition of mounting rare and spotty shows.
Hill, who shot to fame as a member of the pioneering hip-hip trio the Fugees, became a critically-acclaimed media darling and the subject of arguably cultish fan worship after the breakout success of her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Yet, in the wake of the chart-topping success of Miseducation and her then record-setting five Grammy wins in 1999, the artist began to withdraw from the world stage. Sure, she rocked the VMAs, scored a Best Dressed nod from Vogue, and continued to nab a bevy of music trophies.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Lauryn Hill
Photo: Brendon Thorne/ Getty Images
Lauryn Hill is making a much-heralded return to the stage — and the spotlight — at this year's Rock the Bells Tour. However, die-hard fans of the Grammy-winning singer/Mc hope the appearance breaks L-Boogie's decade-long tradition of mounting rare and spotty shows.
Hill, who shot to fame as a member of the pioneering hip-hip trio the Fugees, became a critically-acclaimed media darling and the subject of arguably cultish fan worship after the breakout success of her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Yet, in the wake of the chart-topping success of Miseducation and her then record-setting five Grammy wins in 1999, the artist began to withdraw from the world stage. Sure, she rocked the VMAs, scored a Best Dressed nod from Vogue, and continued to nab a bevy of music trophies.
- 8/21/2010
- MTV Music News
Countdown: The 18 Best Summer Songs of All TimeCountdown: The 18 Best Summer Songs of All TimeEvery summer has a story. And if every summer has a story, every story has a soundtrack.The songs that make us relive the memories ingrained from living through our best summers.Songs that unquestionably evoke feelings of the scorching hot days, the light breezes throughout the night.Having no where to be, and trying to do everything you can.Family cookouts filled with food, and drinking sangria on a porch with friends.The smell of fresh mowed grass, and chlorine wafting up from the pool.The sound of an air conditioner on its last leg, and the sight of kids running passionately to an to ice cream truck. Each of the four seasons has inspired its own songs, but none so much as the season that begins in late June.We put together all the...
- 7/27/2010
- Essence
On this day in 1975, a true genius was born. Lauryn Hill, who represented one third of the short-lived but extremely influential Fugees and whose entire solo career consists of a single studio album that is among the best of all time, turns 35 years old today (so hopefully you remembered to buy a card). Though Ms. Hill has been rather elusive in the years since the release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (her landmark 1998 solo album), she found herself in the news recently when it was rumored that she could be the headliner of the 2010 version of the Rock the Bells tour (it turns out Clipse and Wiz Khalifa will be taking top-billing on that particular trek).
Hill first scored recognition as a member of the Fugees, the hip-hop/R&B/soul fusion group that launched both her career and that of the ubiquitous Wyclef Jean. She was the rare...
Hill first scored recognition as a member of the Fugees, the hip-hop/R&B/soul fusion group that launched both her career and that of the ubiquitous Wyclef Jean. She was the rare...
- 5/25/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
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