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Odelay! Beck Now Moonlighting as Model For Saint Laurent

Well, we guess Beck's doing fine.
Beck Saint Laurent Spring 2013 Campaign

Well, we guess Beck's doing fine. In addition to releasing his latest project Song Reader — a collection of sheet music — last month, the award-winning 42-year-old musician was also featured in the Spring 2013 campaign for Saint Laurent. Beck sat for the photos, shot and styled by the house's creative director Hedi Slimane, in Los Angeles last October.

Beck is the second musician Slimane has shot for Saint Laurent's campaign since he featured singer Christopher Owens in his very first ads for the house. And like the rest of the images, Saskia de Brauw's menswear ads included, these are black and white and mostly feature the brand's suiting — although there's a pretty fantastic hat involved in three of the photos.

Photos courtesy of Saint Laurent.

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In Honor of Karen Elson's Upcoming Fleetwood Mac Cover: A Look Back at Her Gold Dust Woman Style

Karen Elson has partnered with Beck on a rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Gold Dust Woman" as part of an upcoming tribute album to the legendary band, out Aug.
Karen Elson and Beck Fleetwood Mac Cover

Karen Elson has partnered with Beck on a rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Gold Dust Woman" as part of an upcoming tribute album to the legendary band, out Aug. 14.

Elson announced her involvement with the album, titled Just Tell Me That You Want Me: a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, on Twitter Monday evening, saying that she's "very excited" about the track. It's one of 17 on the album, contributed by a variety of artists: MGMT covered "Future Games," Best Coast added its take on "Rhiannon," and Antony contributed a rendition of the classic song "Landslide." The Kills, for which Kate Moss's husband Jamie Hince is guitarist, covered "Dreams."

It's a fitting project for Elson — who was a founding member of The Citizens Band and released a solo album, The Ghost Who Walks in 2010 — because, really, she's been channeling the bohemian flair of Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks for years. A peek at the best of those looks, here in the gallery.

— Additional reporting by Christina Pérez

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Buzz-Worthy Video: Beck, Feist, Wilco Performing Together

Guaranteed way to make me drop everything I'm doing and press play: tell me that Beck, Feist, and Wilco are collaborating.

Guaranteed way to make me drop everything I'm doing and press play: tell me that Beck, Feist, and Wilco are collaborating. It's true; Beck recruited the folk chanteuse, the rock band, and British singer Jamie Lidell to join him to perform a tribute to '60s musician Skip Spence.

Their cover of Spence's song, "Little Hands," was recorded in the famous Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood in ultrahip black and white. The song is beautiful, but I'm still just beaming to see some of my favorite artists in one room together (including Jeff Tweedy's son Spencer on drums!). And Beck, you're rocking that devil's haircut.

To see the video of "Little Hands", just read more

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What Do You Know About Beck's Home?

Beck, a musician who defies genres and has been inspiring me since college, has just put another of his California homes on the market.

Beck, a musician who defies genres and has been inspiring me since college, has just put another of his California homes on the market. Take a look at my quiz and see if you can figure out some of the details about the home.

New Music

What to Download: New Music on iTunes

Tuesdays are big in entertainment-ville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes.

Tuesdays are big in entertainment-ville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So I take a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. Here are today's selections:

Psychedelic Beck: The buzz around Beck's new album, Modern Guilt, is really, really good, and he's just the sort of artist to give voice (and music) to some of the most troubling and complex issues of our time. At first listen, I get the feeling that the state of the world has Beck sincerely concerned — and, in his view, the future ain't so bright. Tracks like "Chemtrails" and "Youthless" are heavy, but I can't stop listening. It's all very trippy and retro, and I'll probably end up downloading the whole thing.

Get the party started: Yay! Even though Abba's greatest hits are available to us at any time, I'm excited to check out the movie soundtrack for Mamma Mia! and hear all the stars sing. Definitely give a listen to Meryl Streep singing the title track, "Mamma Mia." Also, Amanda Seyfried sounds amazing on songs like "I Have a Dream." I just cannot wait for July 18!

Two more picks up next so read more

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This Just In: Beck Wants a (Sea) Change

According to Big Time, Beck and his wife Marissa Ribisi have put their 5,718 square-foot, 6-bedroom, 9-bath home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles on the market for a mere $9 million.

According to Big Time, Beck and his wife Marissa Ribisi have put their 5,718 square-foot, 6-bedroom, 9-bath home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles on the market for a mere $9 million. The couple purchased the manse just about a year ago in June 2007 for $6.75 million. The property description reads:

On a beautifully manicured corner lot setting w/ huge mature trees, this handsome estate offers large scale public rooms. Large living room, library, formal din rm plus huge kit/fam rm measures 53' x 26' which serves as lifestyle center of the home. Grand master suite has his & hers baths & walk-in closets. Five family bedrooms w/ en suite baths. Professional recording studio and rehearsal room in guest house, grassy back yard, swim lane pool, privacy & security make this a rare find.

Although the house looks sophisticated, I must say it's kind of underwhelming; I don't see a stitch of color anywhere. The combined kitchen and family room could be great, but it doesn't look comfortable, inviting, or functional. Take a look at the photos and tell me what you think.

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BuzzSugar's Must Haves for July

Well, July may not be the biggest book release time of the year (go figure), and it's a little weak on the music, too — but there are still plenty of entertainment options capturing my attention this month.
Must Haves for July

Well, July may not be the biggest book release time of the year (go figure), and it's a little weak on the music, too — but there are still plenty of entertainment options capturing my attention this month. My must haves include Summer escapism in an air-conditioned movie theater, an interesting read, a trip to the '60s, and one musical beacon whose new album has me excited. To see my picks for July, hit "Start."

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