tunes on tuesday 102709

Woohoo!!! Tunes on Tuesday! This is my 3rd in a row! Are you so excited?! I know I am!


First up--> Chris Brown's new video for I Can Transform Ya



I'm officially excited. I love the video! I was a little worried he'd come back a different artist, but he's totally not! He's got the dance moves, a long dance that I want to teach myself, and looks good! Plus, it's got great effects! I love it. Thank goodness.


Justin Bieber--> Love Me



Oh man... I got very scared when I saw he had another song because they can only mean one thing for radio stations: millions more calls. I actually.... I kinda like this song. Is that bad? I always was a teeny bopper....


Gucci Mane ft. Usher--> Spotlight



I really don't know how I feel about Gucci Mane. He's not my favorite.... But I love Usher. I wish someone else would have done this song instead of Gucci Mane. It has serious potential.


JLS--> Everybody in Love



Another group that I've never heard anything about, but I totally like them. They're British, totally cute, and worth a download. I love guy groups. :)


Dirty Money--> Love Come Down



Ugh... I just don't know how I feel about this trio. It's Diddy, Dawn Richard, and some girl named Kalenna. I feel like it's going to be another FAIL on Diddy's part, which makes me sad for Dawn. She's so good! She's the best part about this song, and maybe the only part I really like.


Mika--> Blame It On The Girls



"Hot new music"?!?! I think not. Someone's gotta be joking, right?!


Joe Nichols--> Gimme That Girl
It's a good song! I like Joe Nichols. It's cute.

Ash Bowers--> Stuck
A lot of people can probably relate to this song... Especially if you feel like you need a change in your life. I enjoy.

Bomshel--> 19 and Crazy
Cute song about exactly what the title says- Being 19 and crazy. College country gals will love it, fo sho.

Bucky Covington--> Gotta Be Somebody
His own cover of Nickelback's song.

Derek Sholl--> When They Come Back
A little emotional, but a great song for parents. Send it to yours and they'll love it if they're anything like mine.

The Band Perry--> Hip to My Heart
It's cute. I don't know if it'll be huge or if they will be, but it's not bad.

Zona Jones--> Day Off
It's a quirky song and I totally love it. Yesyes.


Alright, that's going to do it! Wahoo! Downloading time!

love,
elizabethany

tunes on tuesday 051209

Hello! Happy Tunes on Tuesday, my darlings! Lots of stuff for today!

Jordin Sparks--> Battlefield



Is this going to be the replacement for last summer's "No Air"? If it is, I will hate it in another month. For now, it's not terrible. It grows on ya.


Jennifer Lopez--> What is Love



J Lo is back!? Well, Jennifer Lopez, I guess. It doesn't live up to her old stuff by any means, but it's not a "Oh no this can't be her comeback single" either. It could definitely get some plays.


Rihanna ft. Lady GaGa--> Silly Boy



Oh boy... These two combining could definitely take over the radio in a heartbeat. This song is too T Pain microphone for me, though. [And yes, that's how I will always refer to that sound.] Why'd they have to use it the WHOLE time?! The lyrics are fun, and I'm sure it'll do well, but I have that pet peeve.


Taylor Swift--> You Belong With Me



Ugh... Could I be falling into the Taylor Swift trap?! I CAN'T! NO! HOLD BACK, BETH!! This is a cute video, cute song... But it's typical. So typical. And will be played on every radio station and probably be on the next Now CD.


Justin Beiber--> One Time



This kid is FIFTEEN!!!! So basically.. The next Jesse McCartney? He's even got the long, shaggy, dirty blonde hair. And oh yeah, he hangs out with Usher on the reg apparently. He's pretty freakin' good!


Colby O'Donis--> I Wanna Touch You



As much as I didn't like this guy in real life, I'm not going to hate on this song. The lyrics are a lil lame at parts, but overall, I can dig it.


Paul Wall ft. Webbie and Mouse--> Bizzy Body



Here's another song that's stupid, but is going to be all over the clubs, and people are going to LOVE IT when it's played. One question: What kinda names are Webbie and Mouse?!


David Rush ft. Pitbull and Kevin Rudolf--> Shooting Star [Party Rock Remix]



This song immediately got me bumpin, not even gonna lie. Am I conforming to something, or just in the mood to dance? Downloaded!


Evan Taubenfield--> Boy Meets Girl



This guy is the former lead guitarist for Avril Lavigne and I'm bothered by this song. He sounds like he's 12, the song sounds like it was written by someone 12, and... No. It's just awkward. I didn't listen to much of it, and I made up my mind before giving it much of a chance, but I'll let you decide for yourself.

Alright, that's all for today! [Plus Dawn's song about Danity Kane from yesterday! Check it out!] Sorry country fans! I'll find some later!

love,
elizabethany

listen: dawn sings about danity kane

This is the new and first single for Dawn Richard from Danity Kane. She said she wrote/recorded it right after the DK split and "poured her heart out."

It is pretty sad... And you can obviously apply it to any love-relationship, too.



I LOVE it. Lovelovelove. I love her. [So maybe I'm biased, but I don't think so!] It's gorgeous. It's emotional. It has great lyrics, and great meaning behind it. I really, REALLY hope it works out for her. It's so obvious she was hurt/scared after the break-up.

TEAM DAWN! [And Aundrea... Whatever she's doing...]

love,
elizabethany

write back: dawn's shoes

I saw these via Twitter. They're Dawn Richard's [from DK] shoes.


What do you think? Hot or not?



I'm boggled. I don't see the "PT swag" in them at all. They're like a terrible version of jellies or something.

love,
elizabethany

here comes another countdown

When I get pumped about things that I think you need to get pumped about as well, I make countdowns.

The latest countdown: The premiere of the new season of Making the Band 4. [AKA MTB4.]

Danity Kane is down to 2. No one has heard anything from Donnie besides on the show. And the guys are struggling to keep it together.



I'm SUPER worried they won't be able to stop fighting, and Diddy will do that snap of the fingers and kick some people out.

Also, Willie and Que were always the two that held everyone together. They are the mature ones. The ones who seemed like brothers from day 1. If they can't keep it together, I'm REALLY worried.

Anyways, get pumped! It's time to find out if Diddy can REALLY keep a group together or not!!! [Yes, it lies in his hands. He's just got to give them a chance and not give up on 'em. And... they need to be produced and promoted better. Period.]

13 days!!!!! February 12th baybays, mark your calendars!!!

love,
elizabethany

barbie and ken lovers

You know those couples that make you SO jealous and make you believe that love is real and it can happen to you? [Or the ones that completely break your heart and your hope for love when they break up..] I have the Top 10 list of them, and an Honorable Mention.

I call them--> my Barbies and Kens:


Honorable Mention: Sean Puffy Puff Daddy P Diddy Diddy Combs and Jennifer J.Lo Lopez -- 1998-2001
Okay so, in hindsight, this probably wasn't a good relationship.. But ya gotta admit that at the time, they were one of the hottest couples around. Their looks matched, and I think individually, this was the high points of their careers. J.Lo was still Jennifer.. Jenny from the Block, if you will, and bangin' out awesome songs. Diddy.. or Puff Daddy, wasn't the cocky SOB that he is today.. Well, not as bad, anyways. How I miss those days..

Ashton Kutcher && Demi Moore -- 2003- still goin strong

As much as I am kind of weirded out by the age difference in the two, they are a damn good couple. The fact that they can be married and happy and cute, while still getting together with Demi's ex Bruce Willis is amazing to me. (And weird kinda.. But cool.) It seems like they're always going to be in that puppy love stage.. life, forever.

Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson -- 1997-2005
Okay, okay.. So it's either cliche, or stupid of me to include them.. But I'm sorry, when they were together, they were PERFECT! Or so it seemed, anyways. She could definitely be herself with him, and he seemed to love every second of it. It provided good entertainment and definitely made me want to be a Newlywed. ;)

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams -- 2004- now.. kinda.

Any female is going to agree with me here.. Or any guy who likes The Notebook. The two met while filming the most amazing love story of a movie ever, and then fell in love off-screen too! They have been off and on a little bit, but that doesn't even matter. When we see them kiss, it's like our wildest dreams of a "Notebook story" coming true. Plus, as of now, they're totally together! They're always having fun and being goofy and touching each other. It's real. I know it. Fairy tales can come true.

Que Mosley and Dawn Richard -- 2008- puppy love
If you're one of my MTB lovers, all I have to say is: silver slippers. If not, they are the perfect definition of puppy love right now.. And I think it's going to last.. At least for a little while. Que is absolutely in love with the girl, saying he's going to marry her, etc. It all started with her refusing to give him a chance, but when she did, she fell hard, too. She still doesn't love showing her affection to everyone, but it's obvious it's there.. And he makes her losen up quite a bit. They're precious.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears -- 1998-2002
Call me typical or whatever you want, but these two were the epitome of a great couple during the pop era. Everything about them matched. Plus, they had the fairytale story of growing up together in the public eye and hitting the big time together the whole way. They were always having fun, laughing, and keeping each other sane. They both admit to this day that the breakup was one of the hardest times of their lives. And really, if you don't believe me on this being a great example of Barbie and Ken, google image them. They're amazing together and every day I hope it'll happen again. :)

Ryan Phillipe and Reese Witherspoon -- 1997-2006

After Jen and Brad broke up, I had given up on love. When I started to believe in it again, it was because of these two. They seemed to place NOTHING above their marriage and kids.. Until the split. When I once again realized love isn't real. Everything matched with them. They were like a puzzle that fit together without any force.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill -- 1996- still very in love
These two know how to do it right in Hollywood. Or Nashville.. wherever they may be. They both have hugely successful country music careers, yet they make time for each other and their family. They have even set rules on how long they can go without seeing each other, and it's not a very long time. Still, they go tour on their own, and make special appearances at each others shows when they can.. AND record tons of singles together. If this marriage were to ever fail, that's it. I'd be done with relationships. I'd give up. I need them together forever. And they will be.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston -- 1998-2005

When you think of perfect couples, TELL ME you think of these two. I don't care if you on stupid Angelina's side, THESE TWO represented perfection. When they broke up, I gave up on love.. no joke. Their looks matched, their body languge.. everything. And if you can honestly look at pictures of them, and then compare to pictures of Brad and Angelina, and tell me that he's happier now.. You're lying to yourself. Period.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi -- 2004- just married!

So this example may not technically have a "Ken".. but they definitely represent a perfect couple. They just got married over the summer once it was finally legal, and it's so obvious that they couldn't be happier. They're both equally as infatuated with each other. Beyond all of that, they're opening the nation's eyes to show that homosexuality is no big deal.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith -- 1996- forever.

These two are the definition of real love. They're not in the relationship just to be in the public eye, there's not one that thinks they are better than the other.. They are in it for each other and their beautiful family. They are ALL VERY talented, but they don't flaunt it. I have no doubt in my mind that even if neither of them were famous, they would still be together. They're soulmates. A couple we'll remember AND SEE forever. They're legends.

Ahh, I love reliving the past with relationships, and seeing people all happy and lovey together. It's cute. :)

Congrats and good luck to those couples still together.. for those who we've "lost"... I will always have hope for a reunion.. ;)

As always, let me know what you think! :)

love,
elizabethany

ut oh

Another DK member is reportedly flying the coop.

Mrs. Shannon Bex has now left the group, which now only consists of Aundrea and Dawn.. And Dawn has a couple single tracks out sooo...

It's not confirmed by Bad Boy or Diddy or Shannon yet, but it's not looking good.

"All I hope and pray for this whole thing is we still remain the sisters we are. And that the Danity Kane brand stays strong. Whether that means a hiatus for a moment so that we can heal from this and then come back together, I don't know."
--Shannon Bex of Danity Kane

Oh and did I mention that D.Woods and Aubrey are at the bottom of Aundrea AND Dawn's Top Friends on Myspace.. behind all DAY26 members, LorieAnn, Diddy. etc. You KNOWWW THAT'S a big deal!!!

Yikes. This is just no good. I don't know how much hope I have left at this point.

Come onnn girls! Pull it together!!

love,
elizabethany

not so much a finale

Alright, I've GOT to express my thoughts on tonights MTB4.

We all know there have been 59384 rumors going around that Danity Kane IS really breaking up. And we have seen the commercials/previews for not only tonight's episode, but next weeks season finale of "Making the Band."

Now, we've seen tonight's episode.

Diddy did in fact tell Aubrey that she is no longer in the group. And that's where the episode ended. (Of course, gotta leave everyone hangin, right?) Then he says things about who wants to go with her etc etc.

It all happened because Aubrey and Aundrea have sent emails to Diddy wanting to leave the group in the past, different "cliques" within the group, and "trust issues." BUT, also because of his secrecy when it comes to doing things with Dawn.

This is where I side with Miss O'Day for once. She was being very firm with Diddy, but I think she had a very valid point. She was saying that when he does things with Dawn, or when management does things without telling them, it creates huge trust issues and that they should all have the right to know when things are going on.

Diddy's reaction: I own Bad Boy, I don't care.

Uhh. Yea, you own it, so when they sabotage something to get you back, YOU'RE the one who looks bad. YOU are also the one who looks bad when you give these girls NO respect, Mr. Combs.

He definitely showed his cocky, high-horse riding self in tonight's episode, and it was not cool at all. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole group offered to follow Aubrey.. but I still hope that no one leaves.. Not even Slut-brey. :)

Diddy, get your act together. And by act, I don't mean DK, Day26, Donnie, or other Bad Boy artists. I mean you. Stop being such a pain to work for.. it's not cool anymore. YOU are letting people down.

love,
elizabethany

PS: I am officially picking Brian as my favorite Day26er. He doesn't get enough love, and he's HILARIOUS, and so genuinely nice.. So move over, ladies. ;)
PPS: Their trip to Cabo looked like TOO much fun! For once I thought Diddy was going to be awesome for an entire episode.

i LOVE it

OMG!! Did you see last night's Making the Band?!

While I will admit that it was super cheesy, Dawn and Que have GOT to be the CUTEST couple EVER!! Oh man, it made me laugh, and made me jealous at the same time!!

Dawn FINALLY dropped the L-bomb on screen.. :)

And that boxers and GOLD sneakers combo! HAHA! I loved every second of it.

I hope ya'll work out cuz it'd be a shame to see the cuteness go to waste! :-P Get married! Just like Que said :)

love,
elizabethany

going solo?

Oh man... after checking everything out, I think it could totally be true. Dawn Richards is working on some sort of solo career, and Diddy is def helping her out, even though he's denying it til the end.. this picture is part of her "promo" set..

Danity Kane members are also denying it.. saying that a break-up is definitely not happening... and of course Mr. Combs doesn't want people giving up on his first prodigy group yet, so he "knows nothing about it." HOWEVERRR, reports are saying that he's been flying her to all sorts of places to help "promote DK".. and just having her secretly meet with him in all different places...

Take a look at this video and tell me if you think he really has no intentions of helping her go solo.. or that he's not favoring her a little bit...




When you're done with that, check out this song... Dawn Richards feat. Lil Wayne, "Phase"



and this one featuring Flo Rida..



I don't know, Diddy.. I love Dawn, and I reallyyy do like the songs.. but DK is not something to die... not yet anyways. I say keep denying it, and stop letting things get leaked! I don't want my girls fighting on the set of Making the Band.. and I need to attend the concert again next summer. :)

love,
elizabethany