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What to Download: New Music Today

BuzzSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:30:32 PDT

Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download.

Still rockin': I was surprised when I heard that Pearl Jam was releasing an album exclusively through Target this past Sunday - huh?! - but Backspacer is a solid, mature showing from the heralded band. The songs are full of introspective lyrics, like an older and wiser Eddie Vedder reflecting back on his life, but most of the tracks are fast-paced with a tinge of punk sound. While a bit of head-banging is fun, I've always preferred Pearl Jam's ballads like "Black" over their heavier stuff, so I'll be downloading "Just Breathe" and "The End."

Still waters run deep: Yesterday, we got word that indie artists Sea Wolf made it onto the New Moon soundtrack; now comes their sophomore full-length effort White Water, White Bloom, a mellow album of romanticism. (Perfect for Edward and Bella, no?) Every track has gorgeous storytelling imagery, as singer-songwriter Alex Brown Church constantly weaves in water themes (as his album title and band name hint). The result is something dreamy and lush to listen to on a lazy, sunny day. My favorite tracks: "Wicked Blood," "Dew in the Grass," and "The Orchard."

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read more. Child's play: Those neon outfits, those tight pants, that Freddie Mercury falsetto - everyone knows Mika is a bit outrageous, and his latest album is just as super-charged as his debut. Reportedly inspired by his own adolescence, The Boy Who Knew Too Much is full of that rebellious teenage attitude with the standard Mika dance fever. From the island music of "Blue Eyes" to the nursery rhyme-ish ditty "Toy Boy," it feels light and fizzy, like pop music on Red Bull - and it's just as addictive. You'll either love it or hate it, but as for me, I'll be downloading "We Are Golden" and "By the Time," where he collaborates with Imogen Heap.

Is Mika the New (and Improved) Sir Mix-a-Lot?

GiggleSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:00 PDT

Back in the '90s, Sir Mix-a-Lot sang the praises of ladies with big butts and "rump 'o smooth skin." His message countered the prevailing notions of beauty - hallelujah! - but his overtly sexual lyrics sang a tune of objectification. Now enter Mika. He's the British heartthrob who released a catchy anthem last year to celebrate the beauty of big women. He's not only complimentary, but respectful and adorable. It takes a big man to pull all this off. Love him!

Celebs Party After Closing Time at Stella McCartney's Boutique

PopSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:33:58 PDT

After walking the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala with Kate Moss in her design, Stella McCartney kept the celebrity party going on the West Coast with a screening of The Party. Nicole, Joel, Charlize, and Stuart were just a handful of the stars that came out to watch the movie in Stella's LA boutique. Stella's already set her sights on designing a dress for another starlet who wasn't in the house - she wants to make Scarlett Johansson's wedding gown even though the bride doesn't know it yet. She joked about her vision last night, saying, "You know, some kind of dodgy, black thing. Latex! Latex for Scarlett!" We wonder how Ryan would feel about that.

To see a lot more pictures including Angie Harmon looking cute in color, Eliza Dushku, and Rashida Jones, just read more

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Very Few Fashion Whammys With the Men at the Grammys

Molly — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:08:33 PST

The guys went mostly classy at last night's Grammy awards with a few exceptions - I'm looking at your leather suit, Daughtry. Perennially well-dressed John Legend and Jay-Z were highlights as always and Seal isn't afraid to take a risk. This time that risk included tight white pants and Velcro shoes. Chris Brown kept it appropriately youthful with his suit, though he didn't make his red and white look totally patriotic by walking the red carpet with his rumored flame Rihanna in blue. Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg was so stern, what happened to his usual smile? So what about you, any favorite boys on the red carpet? Lots more Grammy fun to come, but in case you missed it, check out the full list of winners here.

To see more from the red carpet including Josh Groban, Tim McGraw, Elijah Kelley, Slash, Dave Grohl, Mark Ronson and others just read more Jay-Z

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What to Download: New Music Today

Is Mika the New (and Improved) Sir Mix-a-Lot?

Celebs Party After Closing Time at Stella McCartney's Boutique

Very Few Fashion Whammys With the Men at the Grammys

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