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Song of the Day: Andrew Bird, "Oh No"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:31:14 PDT

Way back in April we got a taste of "Oh No," one of the tracks that will be included on Andrew Bird's next album, Noble Beast, from a video of Bird playing the song live. Now that it's all produced and polished, I'm love-love-loving it. It is signature Andrew Bird - whistling, strings, dark lyrics accompanying a buoyant tune - but this one's got a fun little drumbeat and hand claps and I think some tambourine. It cheered up my Monday afternoon big time, so to see if it'll do the same for you

Oh No - Andrew Bird

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New Andrew Bird Song (In Progress): "Oh No"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:30:36 PDT

We rarely get to peek behind-the-scenes at a musician's songwriting process. Singers and bands put out their albums, go on tour playing those songs, then return to the studio to write and record some more - and we don't hear much about it till the next album arrives, fully formed.

Andrew Bird is doing things a bit differently: Recently, he blogged for the New York Times about the process of putting together his next album. In his essay, Bird described himself as different from the singer-songwriter who comes up with lyrics and then searches for the right tune:

Since I can remember, I’ve had melodies in my head. I chew my food to them. . . . What is becoming more challenging of late is dealing with so many fully formed melodies that are unwilling to change their shape for any word. So writing lyrics becomes like running multiple code-breaking programs in your head until just the right word with just the right number of syllables, tone of vowel and finally some semblance of meaning all snap into place.

He explained how that affected his writing of one new song, "Oh No," and You Ain't No Picasso just alerted me to a live video of Bird performing the song. On top of appealing to the nerd in me who wants to know how lyrics and melodies come together, it's also just great to hear something new from Bird. To check out the video (don't worry, the camera calms down after about 15 seconds), just

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer on Modern Dating and the '90s

Annie Scudder — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:50 PDT

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer are gearing up for the June 5 season-two premiere of Franklin & Bash on TNT. The guys hold a special place in our '90s girl hearts, so when we got a chance to chat with them, we had to get their straightforward dating advice. And, of course, we brought up the '90s. How could we resist while talking to Saved by the Bell's Zack Morris and Clueless's Travis Birkenstock? Read more to find out what we learned.

The Bachelorette Is Short on Entertaining Drama

Annie Scudder — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:40:30 PDT

I never thought I'd say this, but I kind of miss Jake and Vienna. The Bachelor vets brought lots of crazy to the franchise and gave viewers a reason to tune in. The only contestant from this season of The Bachelorette who could possibly make the cut for Bachelor Pad, the offshoot that is more blatant about capitalizing on unstable cast members, would be Kalon. He's this season's villain, who made his grand entrance in a helicopter. The other guys take offense to Kalon's supposedly sophisticated vocabulary and choice of luggage. Could it get more tame than that?

Between baking cookies and Muppets, Kalon, aka Chopper, did sour the saccharine season momentarily last night in episode two, picking a fight with single dad Doug while lounging in the pool with his stunna-shades on. Kalon accused Doug of taking time off from being a dad to compete on the show and said, "I always imagined that my first child would be my actual child." Uh oh. I see tears in the future when Emily gets wind of that. Watch the clip of the pool fight now, and tell me if you think viewers would rather be entertained by the reality TV dating show than see the contestants "find love."

Make Your Lil Graduate's Day Extra Special: 9 Fun Party Ideas For Pre-K and Kindergarten Celebrations

Lisa Horten — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:26:00 PDT

While this year's graduation may not be taking your little one much further than a new school down the block (thank goodness!), their achievements still deserve a celebration. Whether you're having a bash for the whole class, a graduation day playdate for a few friends, or just want to make family dinner extra special, here are nine fun ideas to celebrate your little grad. Oh, the places they'll go (one day)!

Daily Tech: A Wii Reveal?

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:17:01 PDT

Could this be the new Wii tablet? - Geekosystem
Social networks of yesteryear - where are they now? - FWD
Iconic pop culture moments that were totally improvised - Cracked
Aww, a teeny tiny robot - Tecca
Oh man, we wish we had this gaming cave - Dvice
Meet Mrs. Zuckerberg - Newser

Barbecue Food Breakdown

Jenny Sugar — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:26:45 PDT

Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add - the numbers may surprise you.

	Calories	Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Protein (g)
Hamburger bun	120	2	0	180	22	1	5
Hamburger patty with bun, no fixings	439	24.2	106	267	22	1	32.7
Cheeseburger with bun, no fixings	509	29.2	126	537	24	1	36.7
Fixings (2 Romaine lettuce leaves, 1 thick slice tomato, and 1 tbsp ketchup)	34	.2	0	165	7.6	1.4	.9
Cheeseburger with bun and fixings	543	29.4	126	702	31.6	2.4	37.6
Veggie burger (Boca Original) with bun, no fixings	220	3	0	570	30	6	26

Find out the info for grilled sausages, hot dogs, and chicken after the break.

Tina Fey Shares Memories of Her Skinny and Chubby Years

Susi May — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:56:14 PDT

Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image.

Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera talent, Tina followed the pragmatic Weight Watchers program to drop pounds. But that doesn't mean she hasn't dabbled in more extreme techniques to lose weight. She explained to Jimmy Fallon, "I don't really believe in those [cleanses] - your body's not like a purse. You're not supposed to turn it inside out and shake it. But I was like, 'Oh, I don't care. I just need to jump-start this.' So I tried it." After an allergic reaction caused her lips to swell, she abandoned a juice cleanse. Go figure.

These days, Tina works out with trainer when she can fit a session into her hectic schedule, and if she can't, she takes a walk. She's even become a fan of yoga and the superfood kale.

Before settling into her healthy weight, Tina experienced both sides of the weight equation and shared her memories of these phases in her book, Bossypants. In two short, consecutive chapters, she explains the positive and negatives of the different times. Keep reading for a brief excerpt after the break.

Shirtless Patrick Dempsey Cools Down Following a Shocking Grey's Finale

Katie Henry — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:20:59 PDT

Shirtless Patrick Dempsey relaxed under the sun in St. Barts yesterday. The Grey's Anatomy star was hanging with wife Jillian and their kids, Tallulah, Darby, and Sullivan, while the season eight finale of Grey's aired last night in the States. Patrick's alter ego, Dr. Shepherd, also known as McDreamy, was left injured following a plane crash that took the life of at least one Seattle Grace resident - find out which doctors won't be returning next season on Grey's. After months of speculation, ABC confirmed Patrick will be back for two more seasons, as will costars Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, and Justin Chambers, but fans will have to wait until the Fall to find out who will be joining them in the ER.

Lil Links: It's the End of an Era for The Wiggles

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:32:40 PDT

Oh, no! The Wiggles are retiring! - BabyCenter Blog
Did this expectant mama deserve to be tasered three times? - The Stir
Reese Witherspoon is keeping her serve in line during her pregnancy - Celebrity Baby Scoop
10 prenatal eating tips for a healthier baby - FitPregnancy
Suri Cruise loves her Little Giraffe stuffed animal - Celebrity Baby Blog
Just how gross is it when your tot drops his pacifier on the floor? - Parenting
Are your kids ready for the Olympics this Summer? - Yahoo! Shine
7 easy nursery decor ideas - Circle of Moms
Truly affordable, design-worthy nursery furniture - LearnVest
What are the most common birthdays of the year? This cool infographic will tell you! - HuffPost Parents
5 family-friendly backyard games - Momtastic