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What to Download: New Music Today

BuzzSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:30:59 PST

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. Here are today's selections:

Live and well: You know who I haven't been able to catch live in a while? My Morning Jacket. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that iTunes has a special live performance EP that was recorded at The Palms in Las Vegas. I love hearing songs like "Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You" live, and there's even an unreleased track included titled "Dear Wife" (it's pretty!).

B.I.G. is back: The Notorious B.I.G biopic will hit theaters this week (stay tuned for my review) and today the flick's soundtrack is out. The album includes rare recordings of songs from Biggie's demo tape given to Bad Boy Records including "Microphone Murderer" and "Guaranteed Raw." There's also a remix of "One More Chance" that features Biggie's son Christopher (who also appears in the movie) rapping along with his dad - adorable and heartbreaking.

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File under spooky: Fever Ray is the name of the solo effort by Karin Dreijer Andersson who is better known as one half of the Swedish duo The Knife. Her album features a seriously spooky track titled "If I Had a Heart" (the video is one of the creepiest things ever) and a song I've listened to twice already, "Seven." She's not for everyone, but it's definitely something a little different to check out.

First Look: Notorious

BuzzSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:30:03 PDT

There's a teaser trailer for the Notorious B.I.G. biopic making the rounds lately, and I kinda like it. The music is great, there's a grandly dramatic, dangerous tone to the whole thing, appropriately. It starts out soft and low and builds to a flashy finish.

After an exhaustive search, the filmmakers and Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace cast Brooklyn rapper Jamal "Gravy" Woolard for the title role last March. Other cast members include Angela Bassett as Biggie's mother, Derek Luke as Sean Combs, and Anthony Mackie as Tupac Shakur. Notorious opens Jan. 16, 2009. To check out the teaser,

Brooklyn Rapper Chosen to Play Notorious B.I.G. in Biopic

BuzzSugar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:30:37 PST

Last summer I posted about the interesting way filmmakers were casting the Notorious B.I.G. biopic: via Internet submissions. Apparently the folks behind the project felt that Hollywood lacked good choices for the role, and opened up auditions to the world wide web in the hopes of finding someone more authentic than a big-name star. At first I thought this might be more of a publicity stunt than a sincere search for the right fit to portray Biggie, but through this process they actually appear to have found their man.

The film's producers and Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace conducted an exhaustive search auditioning thousands of men before finally choosing Brooklyn rapper Jamal 'Gravy' Woolard for the role. Wallace is thrilled with the results, and recently stated:

Finding B.I.G. was a task in itself, and I'm honored that so many young men came out to audition for the role . . . However, it was Jamal's charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile that won my heart. He is a talented and charismatic actor, and I am excited that he will bring Christopher's character to the big screen.

Set for release in January 2009, the movie will also star Angela Bassett as Biggie's mother, Derek Luke as Sean Combs, and Anthony Mackie as Tupac Shakur. Though there seems to be a lot of care involved in doing justice to Biggie's life story, there have been early reports of weaknesses in the script. Let's hope some strong direction and a newcomer's fresh energy will make this a film to remember.

What do you think of this project?

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Link Time! 2/26

BuzzSugar — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:31:46 PST

Deadline Hollywood Daily talks to Tilda Swinton's agent - you know, the one with the buttocks of an Oscar.
Popwatch seeks out answers to some of our most burning questions about this year's Oscars, like what Gary Busey was thinking when he accosted Jennifer Garner.
Give Me My Remote speculates about Karen Filippelli's upcoming return to the office.
There have been plenty of actresses who have tried to cross over into music, with Scarlett Johansson and Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester being some of the most recent attempts. PopUK wants to know what you think of actors releasing albums: Yay or nay?
Vulture checked out the screenplay for the Notorious BIG. biopic - and they're not optimistic.
The TV Addict gets excited for the return of Back to You by interviewing star Patricia Heaton.
Cinematical analyzes the new poster for the Indiana Jones movie, in which Shia looks like he "has a bad feeling about this."
Want to mimic Katherine Heigl's cool decor? CasaSugar found her chandelier.

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Unknown Actor Sought to Play Notorious B.I.G. in Biopic

BuzzSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:15:32 PDT

For probably the first and last time, Notorious B.I.G. has something in common with Anne of Green Gables: Both are the central characters in a movie and both characters will be played by unknown actors found through online video submissions.

Billboard is reporting that, similar to the Anne of Green Gables casting process, filmmakers of the Notorious B.I.G. biopic will audition actors and non-actors alike via videos submitted to Foxsearchlight.com/notorious or Biggiecasting.com. Apparently, the only Hollywood type they could think of to play Notorious B.I.G. (real name Christopher Wallace) was Forest Whitaker:

"As it relates to the individual Christopher Wallace - his looks, his stature, what he represented, the swagger, the sensibility of the man - all those elements are very difficult to find, no matter where you go," [producer Wayne] Barrow said. "In the typical Hollywood world, no one came to mind outside of Forest Whitaker who could capture that essence genuinely."

However, at 46 years old, Whitaker is nearly twice the age that Wallace was when he died. Thus, they decided to seek out an "average" person for the role, someone who could get down Wallace's "swagger, his style, his energy and smile." According to Barrow, "We thought it would be best to open it up to the world and ... give somebody the opportunity to step into his shoes and fulfill their own American dream."

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Remembering "Big Poppa" - Notorious B.I.G.

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:01:57 PST

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls. Though Biggie's mythic legacy and infamy have often overshadowed his talent in recent years, the frequent Diddy collaborator churned out some stellar songs. If you need a reminder, check out the new Notorious B.I.G. greatest-hits collection, which is now streaming at AOL Music. Or, to hear one of my favorite tracks, "Big Poppa,"

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Ryan Gosling and Sean Penn Play Cops and Robbers in the Gangster Squad Trailer

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:08:51 PDT

Have you always thought that Ryan Gosling would look dapper in a 1940s suit? Well, you've come to the right place. In the trailer for Gangster Squad, Gosling and Josh Brolin play LAPD cops who are trying to take down a notorious gangster played by Sean Penn. As expected, the lines between good and bad are a little blurred as we see that the cops aren't necessarily sticking to a strict moral code.

It's fun to see Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling back on the big screen together again - her character appears to be with Penn but definitely shacks up with her Crazy, Stupid, Love costar. I'm already loving how stylish the film looks, right down to the cast's spot-on gangster accents. The film doesn't hit theaters until October, but check out the trailer when you

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

How to Get Statement-Making Hair at Home

Allure — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:25:00 PDT

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

When supermodel Coco Rocha tweeted that she was already in hair hours before the Met Gala, we knew we were in for something big. But it wasn't her side-swept waves or even her vintage Givenchy pantsuit that had style bloggers drooling - it was her My-Little-Pony pink extensions. Rocha is certainly not the first celebrity to go pink - or noncelebrity for that matter. But there's something to say when your hairstyle is shocking enough to distract photographers from the Met's notorious fashion set - or at least Anja Rubik's leg.

While many of us can't afford Givenchy-anything (let alone a celebrity colorist on speed-dial), mimicking Rocha's look at home is surprisingly easy and affordable. If you're ready to take the plunge, rather than try it out for a few days, follow these tips from Rick Wellman, owner and color director of the Patrick Melville Salon & Spa in New York City, when you read more.

What to TiVo: Wednesday

Maggie Pehanick — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:59:30 PDT

8:00 The Middle (new)
8:30 Suburgatory (new)
9:00 Modern Family (new)
9:30 Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (new)
10:00 Revenge (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Eva Green)

8:00 Survivor: One World (new)
9:00 Criminal Minds (new)
10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Norah Jones)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Anjelica Huston)

8:00 American Idol (new)

8:00 Betty White's Off Their Rockers (new)
8:30 Betty White's Off Their Rockers (new)
9:00 Rock Center With Brian Williams (new)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (new)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Scarlett Johansson)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Amy Poehler)

8:00 The L.A. Complex (repeat)
9:00 America's Next Top Model: British Invasion (new)

The Secret Behind Emily Blunt's Perfect Cat Eye

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:16:44 PST

Emily Blunt always wears polished makeup looks, but her gorgeous cat-eye liner from the Salmon Fishing in the Yemen premiere has to be one of her prettiest. Makeup artist Jenn Streicher was inspired to play off the '50s silhouette of Emily's Naeem Khan dress, using Dior Style Liner's fine-point brush to create a retro cat eye.

Liquid liner is the best formula for creating winged shapes, but it's notoriously difficult to use. One way to make things a little easier, though, is with a fine-point brush. It's much more precise and makes the liquid easier to place, so you don't end up with big, sloppy lines. Need a little more guidance? Watch our video tutorial to learn how to apply liquid eyeliner like a pro.