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Link Time - The Heartfelt Story of George Costanza

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:30:00 PDT

If Seinfeld's George Costanza went all emo on us - Gorilla Mask
Who GeekSugar would cast in a movie made about the iPhone 4 saga – GeekSugar
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is releasing a solo album - Vulture
Check out the first photo of Chris Hemsworth as Thor - HitFix
Chuck fans are planning Buy More-themed flash mobs to help get the show renewed - TV Squad
Adorable photos from the upcoming documentary Babies - Rotten Tomatoes
Anchorman 2 isn't happening - PopWatch
Sadness: 10 Things I Hate About You has been canceled - Inside TV
Another round of Betty White promos - TV.com

BuzzSugar's 20 Favorite Albums of the Decade

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:30:30 PST

It's the end of the aughts, so I'm baring my entertainment-loving soul to you - first, I revealed my favorite movies of the decade, then my TV show picks, and now it's time for the aural revelation. What albums was I addicted to from 2000 to the end of 2009? Check out my slideshow to see my favorite music of the last 10 years.

PSAs as Music Videos: Good For Message, or the Band?

TresSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Stereogum says this antisex-trafficking PSA will do more for the band behind it, The Killers, than promote awareness of the crime. A collaboration between UNICEF, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking), and the US Agency for International Development, the video began airing yesterday on MTV stations around the world. Guess MTV does play videos!

Set to the track "Goodnight, Travel Well," off The Killers' Day and Age album, the video is the second in a series of PSA music videos. The first, set to Radiohead's "All I Need," was for human trafficking and child labor. It maintained a clear message throughout by juxtaposing two boys' days - one going to school and coming home and the other working in a factory. The less-obvious "Goodnight, Travel Well," shows a young woman go from excited to reticent on a date several times until we see she's just returned from her forced-labor job as a sex worker. Check it out and tells us what you think. Effective or not?

Link Time! 6/9

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:30:56 PDT

Adam Lambert talks sexuality and album details in Rolling Stone. - PopSugar
What is the must-read book for this Summer? - Popwatch
The Killers have a new video for "A Dustland Fairytale." - Stereogum
Discuss: Why do so many people seem to dislike Kirsten Dunst's work? - Cinematical
What list would you put Kathy Griffin on now? - TV Squad
Apple uses 30 Rock to promote the new iPhone. - geeksugar
What was your all-time favorite performance on MTV Unplugged? - Pop Candy
Do, Dump, or Marry? Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zack Morris) - TrèsSugar

What to Download: New Music on iTunes

BuzzSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:30:28 PST

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

Glamorous: This new album from Las Vegas's own glam rock band The Killers goes full speed ahead on the dramatic. While some of the songs are a little . . . much, a lot of the tracks work as danceable rock anthems. I've downloaded "Human," a pulsing epic of a song that I'd like to jog to, and tracks like "Spaceman" and "A Dustland Fairytale" are catchy and even kind of pretty.

A little catharsis with your music: On Kanye West's new album, it's clear his personal life drove his songwriting, making the entire effect kind of sad and reflective. Unlike his previous releases, he sings on every track. It's a departure that's earning him mixed reviews. The New York Times, for example, bluntly states one big issue with the collection: "Mr. West can’t sing, and it is that weakness for which this album will ultimately be remembered, some solid songs notwithstanding." Still, there are a handful of interesting (and very different-sounding) tracks, including "Amazing" and "Bad News."

One more release still to come, so

Bollywood meets hip-hop: As the love for Danny Boyle's film Slumdog Millionaire grows, the more curious about it I've become. Some folks who have seen the movie already have been clamoring to get the tracks featured in the film onto their iPods, including one called "O...Saya," a special collaboration between AR Rahman and MIA. I also really like "Ringa Ringa" and "Liquid Dance."

Music Video: The Killers, "Don't Shoot Me Santa"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:30:00 PST

I'm not a huge fan of The Killers, but I do find their music ideal for running and working out. I also appreciate that the band is continuing the holiday tradition it started last year, offering us another Christmas-themed single.

Last year, it was a melodramatic but driving anthem called "A Great Big Sled", and this December the band is getting a bit sillier with "Don't Shoot Me, Santa." This one leans more toward rockabilly ballad, but it still sounds like a Killers song, and the video - featuring the guys clad in cheesy Christmas sweaters - is a must-see. To watch it and get into the holiday spirit,

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NME Shockwaves Awards Get Creative

BuzzSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:30:12 PST

The Shockwave Awards, chosen by readers of the excellent British music mag NME, are like a cross between the Grammys and the MTV Movie Awards. There are all of the usual categories, like Best New Band and Best Album, plus some completely wacky ones, including Worst Band and Worst Dressed, which makes them more fun than our stodgy Grammys.

More than anything, of course, the Shockwaves are a place to see and be seen. This year's ceremony, held Thursday in London, was attended by hipsters galore: Jarvis Cocker and the Gossip's Beth Ditto, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty, Franz Ferdinand, and the Killers, who won for Best Video. For a full list of winners,

2007 Shockwaves Award Winners

Best British Band: Muse
Best International Band: My Chemical Romance
Best Solo Artist: Jamie T
Best New Band: Klaxons
Best Live Band: Kasabian
Best Album: Arctic Monkeys, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Best Track: The View, "Wasted Little DJs"
Best Video: The Killers, "Bones"
Best Music DVD: Arctic Monkeys, Scummy Man
Hero Of The Year: Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance)

Worst Band: Panic! At The Disco
Worst Album: Robbie Williams, Rudebox
Worst Dressed: Lily Allen
Best Dressed: Farris Rotter
Villain Of The Year: George W Bush

Best Venue: Carling Brixton Academy
Best Live Event: Carling Weekend, Reading And Leeds Festivals
Best Website: YouTube
Sexiest Woman: Kate Moss
Sexiest Man: Matt Bellamy

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Americans Dominate Int'l Categories at Brit Awards

PopSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:52:35 PST

The Grammys may have come and gone, but last night celebrated the UK version, The Brit Awards. The Killers didn't win any Grammys, but last night the band didn't leave empty handed. The indie rockers were both named international group of the year and awarded the international prize for best album. In fact North American artists took all the international categories including JT for best male. Justin accepted his award via video link and couldn't help but get in a few jokes:

"Thank you very much for this," Timberlake, 26, said. "I'm very flattered. I'm actually on tour so I couldn't be there. Everyone have a great night. Stop drinking! You know who you are. I'm speaking to you. You are going to get sloppy." Then, referring to a British tabloid, he joked, "OK! magazine is going to say something bad about you."

It sounds like Justin may have had a few before shooting his acceptance speech, too! Justin's Award Case must be getting pretty full these days, but he certainly wasn't the only winner of the night. For the entire list of winners click here. To see the video of Justin's acceptance speech and lots more pics including worst dressed Joss Stone, Kelly Osbourne and more just

Pictures include: Joss Stone, Noel Gallagher, Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Ray, Jamelia, Kelly Osbourne, Lilly Allen, Oasis, Nelly Furtado, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers,
Scissor Sisters, Snow Patrol, Toni Collette, and Natasha Bedingfield

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Pop Rocks at the Brit Awards

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:40:13 PST

Aside from that whole Spice Girls thing, I continue to be impressed by the Brits' impeccable taste in pop music. I mean, can you imagine the The Artic Monkeys winning a Grammy? That's why I love the Brit Awards, the British equivalent of the Grammys, which were announced last night. The winners ranged from ultra-cool blues diva Amy Winehouse to American pop stalwart Justin Timberlake, who was named best International Male Solo Artist. Here's a look a who won:

British Male Solo Artist: James Morrison
British Female Solo Artist: Amy Winehouse
British Group: Arctic Monkeys
British Album: Arctic Monkeys, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
International Male Solo Artist: Justin Timberlake
International Female Solo Artist: Nelly Furtado

To see the rest, plus a gallery of photos from the show,

British Single: Take That, “Patience”
British Breakthrough Act: Fratellis
British Live Act: Muse
International Group: The Killers
International Album: The Killers, Sam’s Town
International Breakthrough Act: Orson
Outstanding Contribution to Music: Oasis

Pictures include Joss Stone, Noel Gallagher, Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Ray, Jamelia, Kelly Osbourne, Lilly Allen, Oasis, Nelly Furtado, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers, Scissor Sisters, Snow Patrol, Toni Collette, and Natasha Bedingfield.

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Link Time! 2/8

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:50:54 PST

Stereogum leads us to The Killers' wonderfully silly new video.
geeksugar tells us about a guy who proposed with an ad on "Veronica Mars."
Popwatch gives us an early evaluation of Judd Apatow's Knocked Up.
TV Guide scoop king Michael Ausiello will be on "Scrubs" tonight!
Pop Candy chats with Jack McBrayer, best known as Kenneth on "30 Rock."
YumSugar dishes about the rumored Stephen Colbert ice cream.
Bloc Party basically recorded its new album twice, and I Guess I'm Floating gives us a taste of the second one.
Reality TV Magazine makes its prediction for the "American Idol" top 12.
"My Name Is Earl" has some surprisingly high-tech extras for tonight's episode, reports TV Squad.
Having seen Norbit, Reeling ponders Eddie Murphy's other big mistakes in life.
Thank you, Best Week Ever, for posting this incredibly timely clip from "The View" featuring Rosie O'Donnell's comments about Anna Nicole Smith.