We thought the good ol' days were for just a few short years and ended in 2002, but not true! I mean, we all knew they were on MMC together, but have you ever seen the cuteness for yourself?!
They were destined for each other... I have no fear.. they'll be together in some way or another in the future... even if it's just on stage. They have to! Just like NSYNC had to reunite!
And dare I say BritBrit was the better singer of the two back then? Cuz I am...
If you told me Xtina was posing in Maxim a year ago, I would have cringed a little and said something along the lines of "we see more than enough of her on "The Voice." But now, she's looking damn good.
Welcome her to the cover of the October issue.
She's showing off what looks good and hiding her "trouble spots," as every woman should learn how to do... even though I think she has very few trouble spots these days.
Seriously, I love this! She's not the skinny little girl she used to be, but her body's gorgeous! She's a woman now, not a teen pop princess.
Also love: Her quote about being sexy.
"I'm such a down-to-earth girl, I'm comfortable in just a jersey and boy's underwear. Trying too hard to be sexy is the worst thing you can do. Sexiness should be effortless."
And when they asked her about Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling back in the day:
"They were both very charismatic, but I think I have to shy away from the question. I don't want this to bite me in the butt later. They were tight, you know. They'd walk around together all the time, same as me and Britney [Spears] would. Now look at us. It's funny how that played out."
Are you saying you guys still can't be friends, Xtina?! Come onnn.......
You should already know I LOVE Sam Tsui's covers, and this one is another really great one to add to my favorites.
A lot of times I'll already like a song [like this one], but when I hear Sam sing it, it really brings out the meaning or emotion or words in the song. I feel it a lot more when he sings it than when a pop singer records it for radio.
How awesome is that?! Gah, this duo is just so good. Kurt Schneider deserves just as much, if not more of the credit for producing it. Bravo.
In case you've been all MIA or something, every night at 7:00 I play an old school song and accompany it with some fascinating info from the 90s.
Today's share: This video of JT, JC, and RGos [AKA the Mickey Mouse Club] singing a song about crying for you.
Goodness there are so many things wrong with this video, which I guess makes it so right.
Those OUTFITS! They look like a 60 year old gospel group or something.
They're singing about crying for me. I didn't listen to all the lyrics, but if any dude cries for me, I normally don't find it that hott.
Ryan Gosling's singing voice. I'm glad you discovered more acting, boo.
The token black guy. At first I thought it was perfect and that more boy bands should have jumped on that idea, but I was lying to myself. He's on a different level than the whiteys.
And of course, Justin's hair... but we've been over that.
I wonder if they could bring back a Mickey Mouse Club and make it work nowadays like some other 90s stuff....
....who am I kidding. All of Disney Channel's shows are individual MMC's.
You already know how much I love a capella songs and the 90s and Justin Timberlake [when he's not being stubborn], so it's obbbbvious I'm going to love this video! Blackstreet's "No Diggity" meets JT's "Cry Me A River."
How good is that version?! Like, I want them to record a super clean version so I can have it on repeat always, even though I will anyway!
Get ready to have a memory orgasm with this clip. Little JT and R-Gos, sportin' the hottest 90s fashions like overalls and side parts, run into Xscape backstage. Obviously they talk about what any teen would talk about: terrorists, explosions, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Just LOOK at that screenshot! Those curls! The stripes! And obviously Ryan Gosling being completely unimpressed that he wouldn't be the Sexiest Man Alive in the future.
I almost lost it when Justin gets all excited and they're practically doing choreographed dances while screaming BOOM!
And if that isn't enough to remember its awesomeness, you should know that NINE BACK TO BACK CD's had Justin Timberlake music... whether it was NSYNC or solo. That's just beautiful... and proof he needs to get his ass back in the studio.
love,
elizabethany
Completely forgot last week, I'm SORRY! But I'm back on my meds and remembering things so let's holla at some new music!
Young the Giant--> Cough Syrup
It's very Coldplay. It's different, it's chill, it's not my style, but I feel like it could to pretty well. We shall see.
Erin Bowman--> Problem
It's definitely the typical "beginner's pop song." I think she has a lot of potential, and I definitely like it, so we'll see where she runs with it.
Lady Gaga--> Marry the Night
I feel the same about this song as all of her other recent songs. It's meh at first listen, but it could grow on me. I'm sure it'll have to. Listeners love it.
Guinevere--> Crazy Crazy
I would say it's different, but every girl is trying to be different now. I don't mind it, but I don't know if it'll take off.
Freesol ft. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE--> Role Model
I don't remember if I posted this last time or not, but if you haven't heard this song yet, GET EXCITED. It single-handedly made this post worth your time. Justin Timberlake is rapping, and I love it. So does the rest of the world.
Here are some I didn't wanna waste your time with, but you can look em up if you want: Days Difference- Down With Me Big Time Rush- Music Sounds Better With U Justin Reynolds- Runaway
COUNTRY MUSIC, real quick:
Love and Theft--> Angel Eyes
The Farm--> Home Sweet Home
Gloriana--> [Kissed You] Goodnight
And that's all I got! Lots of new names tonight! Lemme know your thoughts!
Time passes so fast, you forget what people looked like way back when!
Stars that have been around since the 90s, and whether or not they've changed for the better or worse:
Lookin gooodddd:
Yikes. Go back to the 90s. Pronto:
I'll take either:
[Please note Pauly Shore....]
I contemplated putting JT in the "go back to the 90s" category simply because he was just better then. With B Spears, making music, THOSE SWEET, FROSTED TIP JHERI CURLS... But I'll forgive him.. for now.
I haven't been able to decide how I feel about Justin Timberlake these days. He's hilarious on SNL, was great in "The Social Network," but I don't think I like him as a person.
Him being in Vanity Fair this month didn't help me decide, but he did have some interesting things to say about his exes.
On Jessica Biel-
“She is the single-handedly most significant person in my life. In my 30 years, she is the most special person, O.K.? … I don’t want to say much more, because I have to protect things that are dear to me—for instance, her.”
On Britney Spears-
“I wish her the best—that goes without saying. We haven’t spoken in 9 or 10 years. We were two birds of the same feather—small-town kids, doing the same thing. But then you become adults, and the way you were as kids doesn’t make any sense. I won’t speak on her, but at least for me, I was a totally different person. I just don’t think we were normal; there was nothing normal about our existence. We spent way too much time being the biggest thing for teenyboppers.”
On being awesome at a young age-
“It was exciting that we were having so much success and we could do whatever we wanted. And I mean that about everybody: Backstreet Boys, ’NSync, Britney, Christina. At that time, we could literally go, ‘Oh, man, let’s go to Bali,’ and we’d be on a plane to Bali. We were little kids with big toys. You do the math—that’s not going to last. Ryan [Gosling] and I used to steal golf carts and go driving in the middle of the park to get milk shakes, and we never got in trouble for it. We thought we were big shit.”
He doesn't exactly come off as a huge a-hole or d-bag, but he's not the coolest person either, am I right?
I miss the old JT... but at least he recognizes he has changed. And I think it's obvious in every aspect that J-Biel is to blame.
Tweet Somehow I missed this when it was first released, but maybe you're just as behind as me.
I was wondering if this movie could really be any good, but based on this first trailer, I'd say "Friend With Benefits" is going to be a pretty good summer movie.
Assuming those aren't the "best parts" of the movie, I'm pretty pumped. As much as I miss JT on the music scene, he's not bad at this acting thing... And him and Mila Kunis make a good pair.
Good morning!! Because it's FRIDAY [WOOHOO!] and you probably need an extra boost to make it to the weekend, and I didn't get this up yesterday, this should be a pretty hefty post.
Kathy Griffin is channelling her inner Kate Gosselin, and it's hilarious.
There's a portable urinal, or pee bag if you will, for women. It's pretty disgusting and resembles a weed leaf for some reason.
If you thought redheads couldn't be hott, you're wrong! Here are 101 of them! I wonder if it includes my ginger ex-roommate?
Consider this your guide to living a good single life, or the things you should have done when you were single. Or... Things you'd do if you re-lived the single life.
It may be old news to some, but for those not in the DMV- You should know we are home to a real-life TJ Henderson. Well, okay.. Howard University is.
I thought kids stealing cars was something only seen in movies but apparently not.
Ever wonder if you're a huge d-bag? No worries, you can find out by comparing yourself to these 10 signs.
On the contrary, here are things that are immediate turn-offs. [Preview of last night's Vibe Show podcasts to be posted later today!]
I thought I had bad luck but I was wrong. This lady got arrested 3 times.. In ONE DAY!
Ladies: Print this out and give it to you man. It's your PMS Bill Of Rights.
Madonna's little girl Lourdes isn't so little anymore... And she's looking more and more like her mom every day.
I love chimps. I love animals. I love different animals pairing up. These two are amazing.
What does the Texas State Fair have to offer you? How about deep fried butter?! Mmmm...
Sometimes it's better to use your noggin and think of what would make your team actually look better, than what matches or what someone else may think is a good idea.
This is creepy, but what it represents is so ridiculously great and hilarious.
If one picture could accurately sum up the 90s, I think this would be it
You remember the "Harold and the Purple Crayon" book? It was one of my favorites, and they're trying to turn it into a movie. I am 100% supporting this idea, but it definitely needs some work.
I always thought cats hated water, but this one loves taking a shower in the sink and drinking the water. How smart! Multitasking!
Want an Apple computer? How about a whole store of them? Grab a couple friends and give yourself 31 seconds because apparently that's all you need.
Everyone enjoy your LONG weekend!!! I know I will!
BUG OUT at Old Dominion Speedway on Sunday in Manassas, VA!! It's a HUGE VW event that I andmy familyrace at! Come check out some VWs and the Ploger Racing Team!!
Woohoo! It's my favorite day! And I'm getting the post done early!!! [I almost didn't at all, though! I kept thinking it was Monday. Darn those 3 day weekends.]
Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne--> Down
So he's some British pop star and has had multiple hits or something... Is it bad that I kinda like this song? It's definitely cheesy, but who cares?! And apparently Wayne is all about helpin' people lately.
Flo Rida--> Sugar
In case ya'll forgot, I totally debuted this song months ago, and I have absolutely loved it from the second I heard it. Question, though... Why does this video look like something a small-town amateur would do?
Black Eyed Peas--> Alive
Hmmm... Maybe it's good that they came out with "Boom Boom Pow" first so that they got a bunch of people wanting to hear more, but I have yet to be uber impressed since that song. I don't know.. This one is OK I guess...
Esmee Denters--> Outta Here
So this girl was discovered after covering Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around" and now he's producing this song. You'd never be able to tell by this video, but she's veryyyy Spanish. Or Hispanic, or Latina or whatever it is. I like the song though... I can hang with it.
Black Eyed Peas--> I Got a Feelin'
Okay, I take back what I said before, I think. This is actually the new official single being released to all the stations, and I'm glad. I still don't like as much as BBP, but I like it... It's funny, and has a decent beat. Phew.
Beyonce--> Sweet Dreams
Woah. Could this be.... A different sound from B? No... It's almost like... I've never heard something like this from her! It has a different beat! I'm not CRAZY about it, but I like it.. And it gets 10 points for being different than the usual. BUT! Will she wear a leotard and have 2 dancers???
Lovesick Radio--> Loser of the Year
Consider me a big fan of them now, after hanging with them for a day. [Elaborate post coming ASAP.] So I'm pretty sure this is going to be their next single and I think you need to listen. Also, listen to more of them... Especially when they do covers at live performances. They're fab.
Shea Fisher--> Don't Chase Me
She reminds me of a brunette Julianne Hough or something. She also has the potential to pull a Carrie or Taylor and do pop and country. The weird cheer in the beginning and middle needs to go, though.
Jason Aldean--> Big Green Tractor
I fully enjoy Jason Aldean, and this song is alright, but it's not fabulous. Probably something I'll play on the random, but not something I'll be excited to hear.
And as for a hopefuly "big comeback," AQUA has come out with a new single! [Yes, the group that did "Barbie Girl"]
"Back to the 80's"
I mean... Cool idea, I guess. Lyrics that you hear a lot in the country world but uh... These people were never talented, they just had a good voice for a funny song about Barbie. Why do they think it's a good idea to try and come back into the music world? Bad, bad idea.
That is all for today, folks! Enjoy, and break out the iTunes!!
Also, for Idol lovers, Brandon Rogers and Ruben Studdard have had albums released lately... I should have some of those songs on here next week. I need to listen first!
I was just surfing around for American Idol stuff last night and found this guy, and I'm really glad I did.
I don't know much about him besides the fact that he's from Boyce Avenue and his name is Alejandro Manzano and he sings a bunch of popular songs with the acoustic guitar. And oh yeah, they're amazing.
This one is my favorite so far... He mixed Alicia Keys, Jordin Sparks and Black Eyed Peas/Justin Timberlake into one song, that sounds GREAT! How he came up with it, I'll never know, but it's remarkable [Woah! New word for me!] and you need to watch/listen.
I have officially started to follow them on Twitter so hopefully I'll get plenty more things to share with you! Also, Ellen needs to have this guy on her show PRONTO.
Big rumor of the day: Patrick Swayze died. False statement. He's alive, and "well." But he's certainly not looking like the Patrick we all know. :(
This would be Jennifer Hudson on the Today Show.
Oh no, J-Hud. This is NOT a good look. WHAT are the pants? They give her the absolute biggest camel toe I think I have ever seen. Not even the Cuchini could save this girl. And the shirt! Hmm.. Is she trying to hide a baby? Yikes yikes yikes.
Rihanna! Is that... Are you.... Are you SMILING?!?!?! It can't be! A beautiful smile on Rihanna walking into the studio to work with Justin Timberlake and Jay Z can be seen from miles away! It's been a LONG time since we've seen one on her!
Now, she needs to ditch that ugly haircut of hers, and go back to the normal Rihanna I used to absolutely love.
Check that out! Justin is sporting his curls that he used to have back in the NSYNC days!
Okay, they're not bleached out, and he doesn't have a fro, but I feel like it's been uber short for years now, and the curls make my heart warm. Welcome back, JT curls.
Adam Glambert and Kris Allen performed tonight for the Idol FINALE! Official song was written by Kara Dioguardi and is called "No Boundaries." [It's pretty lame, but whatever.]
I voted for KRIS! Obvi. LET'S GOOOO!
We have a winner!!! DWTS Champion= SHAWN JOHNSON!!! And partner Mark Ballas!!! I'm SO excited!! More on that tomorrow, hopefully.
That is all.
Tunes on Tuesday will be a day late-- Tomorrow. Scouts honor.
Justin Timberlake and Adam Samberg are back at it again! This time they're throwing out their boxes and putting the moves on the people who celebrated a holiday today... Their mothers.
Wait, that sounds wrong. Each other's mothers...
It's really pretty awkward when you think about it, but isn't that what makes all of these SNL skits so funny?! Yessireebob.
The fountain is one of my favorite parts, I think. And I still don't know that anything will beat out Dick in a Box, but that's just because it was unexpected. Now SNL is back at it and making some good ish!
JT's a funny guy, for sure. And I'm excited to see Adam host the MTV Movie Awards. Make or break time, buddy.
I'm not a fan of the Justin-and-Jessica match up at all. He's basically fallen off the map since she came along, unless someone's talking about how rude they are to fans or people in public.
But.. I'll admit.. This is kinda funny. JT put on a show for the jumbotron cameras at the Lakers/Jazz game Tuesday night. Not only did he kiss her, but he stood up, mounted her, and THEN kissed her.
She looks a little embarrassed, doesn't she? Or, maybe that's just the hater in me coming out... Who knows.
Justin is proud of it though...
"They were playing Sonny & Cher's 'I Got You Babe,'" Timberlake explained. "And we were watching all these sort of elderly people kiss -- it got kind of weird there for a second, I'm not going to lie -- but it was really endearing....they cut to us, and I was not to be undone. So I mounted my girlfriend in front of 18,000 people."
Ohhh Justin. By the way... What are these new glasses? Not sure I'm a fan...
Who's the new coverboy of GQ Magazine?! Zac Efron. Mr. High School Musical himself. And I must say, he looks pretty dark good... And a little Danny Zuko or Johnny Bravo.
Something interesting about the article- Yes, he drinks. [He's 21.. Don't worry!] But he's not an idiot, so he won't be all over the tabloids partying.
"I wasn't programmed by Disney. It's common sense. If you're gonna be drunk with your friends, don't get wasted at the Chateau Marmont and hook up with some famous chick. It's not rocket science."
He's got a good head on his shoulders, thank goodness. We don't need any more train wrecks.
Somethin' else he's done recently- A Funny or Die video in which he has a pool party featuring TONS of celebs. Hilarious.
You know they probably really do have family members like that!
Zac, you da man! Let's keep it that way! Listen to what Leo DiCaprio said: "Don't do heroin!"
love, elizabethany
PS: Also featured in magazines right now: JT, Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs in Vogue.
First up, the new music video from Brutha, who I love. It's called She's Gone.
Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake--> Love, Sex, & Magic Video
Wow! That's a HOTT [and weird at times] video! And I'm still obsessed with the song.
Wale ft. Lady GaGa--> Chillin'
Wale really reps the DMV hard! [Or, DM.. Minus the V] I'm not sure how crazy I am about the song, but I can support it because he's somewhat of a local! And Lady GaGa seems to be a hitmaker right now.
Sophia Fresh--> What It Is
K... I was unsure how I was feelin' about this from the beginning then we get into the video and HOLLDDD UP! These girls are stealin' MY MEN!!! They have DAY26 in their video! That is NOT okay! The song.. Eh. I'm okay with it. Not crazy about it, though.
Demi Lovato--> Don't Forget
She's a Disney girl... But you wouldn't really know it. You don't hear about her accidentally releasing naked pictures, or being someone she's not. She's also got a genuinely pretty voice. I like it. I can definitely get used to it.
Keri Hilson ft. Kanye West and Ne-Yo--> Knock You Down
I love her. And she's getting prettier with every video. It's weird seeing someone be all over Kanye, but it's okay. I like this song a lot, and the lyrics are cute too. Plus! Ne-Yo!! Man I love that fly-guy! I think this is my favorite song of the week.
Trey Songz--> I Need A Girl
He's another one that I just love, and this song is no exception. I love his voice, sound, flow, everything. This is a cute song in every way and I'm officially obsessed.
Jessica Mauboy--> Been Waiting
Ohh, I'm ending strong this week, I feel! I love the past couple of songs, and I like this one, whoever she is. [Apparently an Australian singer.] Now I want to hear more!
Alright, I'm sorry to the country fans, I will get a special post up tomorrow, scouts honor! Just remind me! ;) Now break out your iPod and get to work!
Mmmm...
