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Two of my favorite high-intensity dance songs in the last couple of years were The Ting Tings' "Shut Up and Let Me Go" and "Great DJ," and today they have one more to add to the roster of upbeat pop. Titled "Hands," the track makes you want to get up and shake it, while also lamenting the demands of the workday. "Clap your hands if you're working too hard" is the chorus — and I'm already doing Read more
Tuesdays are big in entertainment-ville: 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: The provocateur: Finally the album that made headlines long before it was ever released is here, and Read more
Apple's master advertising people have once again picked an awesome song that makes me want to get up and dance crazily — preferably with a new iPod and a neon background. The artist is British band The Ting Tings and the song is "Shut Up and Let Me Go" — it's ridiculously fun and dancey, a lot more high energy than my last Apple ad fave, "New Soul." How do they do this?! I would like to Read more
St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, but certain stars have been keeping the lucky streak alive with green-tinged shadow. Santigold and Nelly Furtado both opted for minty shades, the latter placing the pastel hue in her inner Vs, the former using the cool tone on her lids and creases. Kat Graham, however, went for a bolder, more vibrant take on the look, with a deep mint color on the lower areas Read more
In California, we've been getting some awesomely delicious avocados lately. Chalk it up to avocado season, which runs from Spring to Fall. Even if you don't live in the Golden State, chances are, that green fruit you're savoring is from here anyway. 90 percent of the nation's crop comes out of California. From sandwiches and salads to salsas and other tropical-tinged flavor combinations, avocado Read more
Ever been confused by the multicolored concealer palettes you see at the stores? The confusion stops here. Over the next few days, let's explore the art of these color-correcting concealers, starting with green. Wicked Witch of the West? Don't think so, my pretties. When it comes to color correcting, it's all about using the color wheel to figure out a balance. Green, for instance, is opposite Read more
This week's Glee kicks off with a goose-bump-inducing rendition of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" by Rachel, Mercedes, Santana, and Kurt, and it's just the beginning of an episode full of some of my favorite performances of this season. The kids are still grieving Houston's death, and Emma points out that it's partially due to the fact that they're having a rough time dealing with the Read more
Anne Hathaway was in character as Fantine as she shot Les Misérables with Hugh Jackman in London yesterday. The pair are teaming up on the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway hit, which required them both to undergo physical transformations. Anne cut her hair into a choppy pixie cut, while Hugh has previously been seen sporting a bushy beard and a buzz cut as Jean Valjean on the set. Read more
Lipstick is making a huge comeback on the red carpet, especially among the young and chic set. This week, a whole bevy of lovely ladies decided to give berry-tinged tones a try. We saw Selita Ebanks looking ravishing in a deep, creamy plum, while Solange Knowles went with shimmery electric lavender and Jessie J made a statement in mauve lips with lavender glitz on top. They all looked great, but Read more
Instagram is a whole new world of picture taking (at least for anyone who wasn't already using Hipstamatic). Between the filters, the Gaussian blur, and the "creative" photo angles using a phone produces, getting a reasonably flattering picture can seem like a challenge. Fortunately, there are a few easy, smart ways to make Instagram's interface work in your favor. So in honor of Facebook Read more
