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Music Video: Radiohead Joins with MTV to Fight Global Trafficking

BuzzSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:35:22 PDT

The last thing you may be looking for from your pop culture intake is a big old message about global trafficking - or as MTV's EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) project puts it, modern-day slavery. However, I think it is precisely this blending together of real-world message with pop culture that Radiohead is attempting to do in a new video for their song "All I Need." They succeed beautifully by showing us two young boys in different parts of the world going about their everyday lives and how different their respective experiences are.

Of working with MTV and the importance of this issue, frontman Thom Yorke told the Hollywood Reporter:

All power to MTV for taking this on because its obviously going to be difficult for them in terms of the advertisers. With the ("All I Need") video, their lawyers had to beg to make sure there wasn't a single white trainer with a logo on it because the implication would be a little too close. But the implication is still there.

For those who don't know, a "trainer" is an athletic shoe, like one made by, say, Nike.

Nothing like a poignant video tackling a somewhat taboo topic in the West to suck all the snark right out of the blogosophere. Stereogum called the video "deeply inspiring" and said that the final shot is "one of the more emotionally charged moments in a music video that we can remember." I couldn't agree more and think everyone should pause today and take a look.

You can watch the video for yourself and check out Radiohead's recent brilliant performance on the Conan O'Brien show if you

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke Is a Freak

GiggleSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:00 PDT

And I love him for it. This spectacularly talented and weird front man for Radiohead appeared on a game show in England and asked the panel a question about the band's most recent release, In Rainbows. He wanted to know what was special about it? You, Thom, you!

How Much Did You Pay for the Radiohead Album?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:30:12 PDT

Happy Radiohead Day! If you're a fan of the UK band, then today - the day the band's In Rainbows officially became available for download - kind of feels like Christmas and your birthday all in one. Radiohead made news with its decision to let fans pay whatever they wanted for the album, so I'm wondering: How much did you (or will you) shell out? In the comments, be sure to tell me what you think of the album if you've already given it a listen!

New Radiohead Album Costs Whatever You Want It To

BuzzSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:27:33 PDT

First, the news that will have Radiohead fans everywhere squealing with joy: The band's first full-length album since 2003 will be released Oct. 10. The news came straight from the mouth - or rather the typing fingers - of guitarist Jonny Greenwood on the band's blog.

Next, the part that will have record industry executives everywhere sobbing with frustration: Radiohead has chosen to forego record labels and release the album themselves, through their Web site, for whatever price you choose to pay.

As of now, you can pre-order the digital download of the album from the Web site. When you add it to your cart, it pops up with a blank field to enter your price (in British pounds); if you click the question mark, the words "It's up to you" pop up. Click the question mark again, and the site insists: "No, really. It's up to you."

The band is also releasing a deluxe version of In Rainbows, which includes the album on vinyl, a CD version with more songs than the download, and booklets with artwork and lyrics. That version costs 40 pounds, or about $82. A regular ol' CD is also in the works, to be released in 2008.

So, what do you make of this crazy move? Which version do you want? And, most of all, how excited are you for more Radiohead?

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Band-Aid Magic Vision: Ga Ga or Gag?

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:04:28 PDT

Like most tots, my lil ones have a bit of an obsession with bandages - one slight scrape and they're begging me to fix it up. Some of that is probably the fun characters they get to place on the boo-boo, but I have a feeling more of it has to do with the attention they receive. Imagine how they would react if it was none other than Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, or Miss Piggy calming them down?

Band-Aid Brand just introduced Band-Aid Magic Vision, a bandage that works in conjunction with a free iPhone app to help soothe injured kids. Here's how it works: Apply a bandage to an injured child (it can even be a pretend injury, if your kids are prone to inventing cuts and bruises the way mine are), and then point an iPhone or iPad loaded with the app at the bandage. The app then allows kids to interact with one of the three Muppet characters as they comfort the kids. Your children can pose with Miss Piggy on a runway, help Gonzo with one of his crazy daredevil acts, or swing with Kermit as he sings "Rainbow Connection." They can also photograph themselves interacting with the characters, and that sounds like just the cure tots need when they're facing noncritical injuries. What do you think?

Bridal Friday - Rainbow Parasols Add a Splash of Color

Annie Scudder — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:40:57 PDT

These bridesmaids have a rainbow connection - Green Wedding Shoes
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Vintage travel wedding ideas - The Wedding Chicks
The peplum trend comes to wedding gowns - The Bride's Guide
A romantic elopement on a prairie - Style Me Pretty
Festive neon wedding inspiration - 100 Layer Cake
How to plan a same-sex wedding at Tokyo Disney - Equally Wed
8 sky-high updos that are perfect for brides - Glamour
Find your sole mate: pairs perfect for walking down the aisle - FabSugar

Our Biggest, Brightest Color Breakdown Ever: The Top Color Trends For Spring 2012

Marisa Tom — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:33 PDT

For Spring 2012, designers dipped their collections into every shade and vibrancy of the Roy G. Biv spectrum. Simply put, it's all about placing your favorite colors on blast. From ladylike pastel pinks at Rochas and powdery floral blues at Erdem, to electric greens at Jean-Paul Gaultier and soft lemon iterations spotted at Jason Wu, it's safe to say where there's color, there's a way to wear it. We've rounded up the prettiest blues, reds, purples, and more to pop up on the runways and taken care to hone in on the coolest color combos we've seen this season. Time to put those chic black pieces away (for now), and click through to see which rainbow-inspired shade you'll be donning for Spring.

Foodie Friday Link Time: Vegan Cabbage Slaw Salad With Tahini

Michele Foley — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:36:02 PDT

Start the weekend right: rainbow slaw with tahini dressing - Healthy Happy Life
You can eat healthy and save money. Here's how - Huffington Post
Ten ways to make oatmeal anything but boring - Shape
Just because it's a simple recipe doesn't mean it's always better - Blisstree
How much protein you need in your diet for weight loss and to avoid sore muscles - Self
Not so fast! Nine healthy foods that are just fooling you - Daily Spark
Herbal remedy: which ones you should be using for glowing skin - Prevention

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane With Rainbow Drive-In

Susannah Chen — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:27:56 PDT

When it comes to dining in Honolulu, don't eat on the overpriced, underwhelming Waikiki strip. Instead, take a short drive (or a lengthy stroll) to Kapahulu Avenue, a nearby street dotted with some of Oahu's most memorable institutions, like Leonard's Bakery and Rainbow Drive-In.

The latter recalls a different time: an era when cars, chocolate ice cream floats, and chitchat happily convened in the same parking lot. Today, the takeout joint - open since 1961 and the last of its kind, now that drive-ins have passed their heyday - remains a favorite for locals and tourists alike. See why when you continue reading.

Punch Up Your Technicolor Style With a Seriously Colorful Bag

Marisa Tom — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:49 PDT

Where Spring-to-Summer bag statements are concerned, dull is not an option. Thus, we've rounded up the season's brightest technicolor options for your shoulder candy perusal. These bold bags are nothing short of eye-catching accessories, sure to punch up everything from your beach-going attire to your sophisticated LWD ensembles a few color notches. We couldn't resist Prada's limited edition turquoise-hued madras tote for a quick dose of off-duty cool, Kate Spade's saturated orange satchel is a warm weather must, and how could we say no to Zara's '70s-inspired pink patchwork clutch-cum-chain bag? It's a rainbow-worthy mix of totes, duffels, crossbody bags, and more, so click through now, and shop your favorites.