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There was no shortage of great new music in 2010. In the pop, hip hop, indie rock worlds and beyond, new artists made a splash while some veteran artists went out on their own and made a name for themselves. So, which of these rocked your world this year? Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2010 polls! What Is the Best Breakthrough Album of 2010? Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday Read more
I'm not all that familiar with the Broken Bells, but I do know robots, and the sultry Christina Hendricks. Christina may be most widely known as Sterling Cooper's (former) office manager on AMC's Mad Men, but if you're a Firefly fan, you'll know her best as Captain Mal's wife. She appeared in a few episodes back in 2002, which makes her appearance in this sci-fi influenced video a real treat for Read more
It's weird seeing Mad Men's Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks) in anything but a '60s-style sheath and French twist — unless you watched Firefly. If you did, you'll be comforted to see her starring in Broken Bells's music video for "Ghost Inside," from their new album. It's a futuristic sci-fi drama in which Hendricks's character, desperate for an interplanetary vacation, goes to extreme Read more
Today's entertainment goodies just keep on coming! In this week's music releases, a brand new collaboration is hitting the airwaves, alongside an album of previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix tracks. Hear my two cents, and then judge for yourself. A perfect pairing: Broken Bells is the collaborative side project of Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse) and James Mercer. In their self-titled debut, they Read more
In an ideal world, brides wouldn't have to worry about money when planning their wedding. Since that isn't a reality for most of us, it's important to be a savvy bride if you want to incorporate all the traditions you've been dreaming of. Check out the advice below. You can also submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I know traditions are meant to be broken, but I consider Read more
With a few jump scares, a couple of broken hearts, and some big shocks, Pretty Little Liars wrapped up its Spring season this week. It elicited lots of gasps from me, and in typical PLL fashion, the amount of solved mysteries equals that of newly opened ones. In a perfect circle, Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily begin and end this season with a chorus of cell phone pings from the mysterious and Read more
Coachella's 2011 lineup has been announced, and when the three-day festival kicks off in April, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, and Kanye West will each headline a day. Other acts I'm excited about? The Black Keys, The Strokes, Best Coast, Cee Lo Green, The National, Sleigh Bells — just to name a few! Coachella takes place on April 15, 16, and 17 at The Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA. Check out Read more
