The new Kelis song: it's a triumph
Popjustice (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Kelis' new track 'Acapella' is basically 100% brilliant from beginning to end. It sounds like Donna Summer, its big hook is...
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News Ticker: Usher, Bryan Ferry, The Black Keys, Tommy Lee
Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Photo: Tama/Getty Usher’s Raymond v. Raymond has been delayed. The singer’s post-divorce album is moving from December 21st to an undetermined date, Billboard reports. Bryan Ferry sent a note to fans announcing that he’s begun work on a new solo album that’s due in summer 2010 and features Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, Flea and Nile Rodgers. Ferry [...]
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Kelly Osbourne Falls On Dancing With The Star Finals (VIDEO)
Bumpshack (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Reality star Kelly Osbourne fell on her butt between her partner Louis van Amstel’s legs during their final performance of a freestyle disco routine to the sound of Gloria Gaynor’s hit ‘I Will Survive’ on Dancing With The Stars on Monday (November 23) – watch video below. Against all odds, Kelly is in the season finale [...]
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Amanda Lear - Brand New Love Affair
Pop Trash Addicts (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Less than a month ago I reviewed Amanda Lear's "Brief Encounters" album and clearly riled some fans (if the comments were any indication) by suggesting that it wasn't all that good. In retrospect, I think I was actually quite restrained - particularly when you compare it to the amazing "Brand New Love Affair". Before I get into my review, I should recap the situation for the uninitiated....
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Fire district funds are still frozen, judge says
STLtoday.com (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
CLAYTON — A judge ruled Monday that a freeze on Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District funds remains in place while he decides whether its board's approval of controversial severance payments was legal.One key issue is whether the board complied with Sunshine Law requirements in an unusual Sunday afternoon meeting that included a surprise vote to pay a total of more than $780,000 to...
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Slick Rick's Diamond Eye Patch Sold in London Auction
Soulfull Vibes (Free subscription) | 20 hours ago
Esteemed auction house Phillips de Pury auctioned off 231 lots of music-related memorabilia in London on Saturday (Nov. 21). Among the strange and random artwork, fashion and photography was a rhinestone painting of Donna Summer by Mickalene Thomas, a Technicolor couture dress worn by Bjork on her 2009 tour, a self-portrait painted in blood by troubled musician Pete Doherty and, most importantly,...
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Judge keeps Northeast injunction in place for another day
STLtoday.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
CLAYTON -- A St. Louis County Circuit Court judge ruled this afternoon that a preliminary injunction against the Northeast fire district board remains in place, essentially keeping a freeze on district funds in place. The court hearing came one day after the board authorized severance payments for two attorneys and the fire chief totaling more than $780,000 during a fight-filled Sunday meeting. Judge...
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Slick Rick's Diamond Eye Patch Sold in London Auction
The Boombox Music Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Filed under: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Fashion Esteemed auction house Phillips de Pury auctioned off 231 lots of music-related memorabilia in London on Saturday (Nov. 21). Among the strange and random artwork, fashion and photography was a rhinestone painting of Donna Summer by Mickalene Thomas, a Technicolor couture dress worn by Bjork on her 2009 tour, a self-portrait painted in blood by troubled...
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Doubling Time
Irvine Housing Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Do houses double in value every 8 years? The rate of appreciation is volatile, but the stable rate of appreciation in Irvine is 4.4%, and it takes houses 16 years to double in price. Irvine Home Address ... 6232 SIERRA SIENA Rd Irvine, CA 92603 Resale Home Price ...... $1,269,000 Fly, robin fly Fly, robin fly Fly, robin fly Up, up to the sky Fly, Robin Fly -- Silver Convention California real estate...
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Northeast fire board meeting ends with arrests
STLtoday.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
BEVERLY HILLS — Tempers flared and a fracas erupted after an emergency meeting of the Northeast fire district board on Sunday at which the board voted to pay its controversial attorneys and fire chief severance packages totaling more than $780,000. The settlements left some at the meeting speechless and others fuming. Before the building emptied, three of those in attendance, including state...
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Freeload The Emergency - "Vanishing Prize"
Pedestrian.tv (Free subscription) | yesterday
I know this is going to sound totally cheesy but it's an emergency that I post about The Emergency. Not because the Melbourne two-piece craft dystopic disco that simultaneously mesmerizes, lulls and mutilates brain cells. Not because their debut album, "Dreams That Money Can Buy", houses weirder, darker and all together more infectious pop hooks than their predictable dancefloor peers. Not...
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I can rock again!
It's all about me! (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Remember back in June I whining that I couldn't find a decent radio station to listen to? The New Country 95.3 out of Hamilton switched formats last Friday is now playing all the greatest hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The last song they played was Garth Brooks', The Dance (I love that song!). And now I'm glad I didn't know The way it all would end, the way it all would go Our lives are better left...
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Main Source – Breaking Atoms: The Original Elements
Notes from a Different Kitchen (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
From Steady Bloggin ': " Hooray for bootlegs. The cover is self explanatory – this is a compilation collecting the original sources used by Large Pro in creating Breaking Atoms. Naturally the main target demographic here are the sample nerds. However this also works as a good mix of assorted classic rock/funk/soul/jazz jams so you can enjoy it even if you don’t give two shits about...
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Down with da flu...
In a cyclone of stones (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
Well, that's just how it is. Spent my days in bed since Wednesday morning. But I'm finally gettting better (I'm now capable of sitting and even drinking coffee :-)). So tomorrow will be an off day too, and then back to work on Tuesday. And wow! I'm thinking that My Evil Twin-Cecilie's first single will be a smash hit! Try it on Myspace , as it sounds like dreampop meeting Madness and a bass straight...
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You want vampire romance, I’ll give you vampire romance
Premium Hollywood (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
From 1979’s “Love at First Bite.” Note: As I understand it, the DVD replaces the original Alicia Bridges recording of “I Love the Night Life” with some generic music for the usual ridiculous legal reasons. Enjoy this version while and where you can.