Back to (Boring) Me

I decided to go ahead and give this crazy bitch a listen. I can’t really be a fan of hers anymore after she tried that fake ass suicide attempt. I still believe all that “drama” is a publicity stunt since she needs buzz because her upcoming album isn’t generating any. I already liked the lead single “Bittersweet” (notice she sings, “my Lord, my Lord…this shit is bittersweet”). The 2nd single, “Man of the House” is catchy but I doubt it will do well as a single. And of course, “Even Angels” is a nice somewhat motivational track. Unfortunately, it feels like the album is all over the place. While each and every track is great or just good enough, I find myself getting bored by the 4th track and trying to stay awake and maintain attention by the 6th. I feel the album wasn’t well put together and there aren’t any good singles. However, Fanny does show some growth. I’d have to listen to the tracks randomly instead of from beginning to end. Not THE best but definitely a good one. Glad Fanny and Monica is resurrecting the female R&B genre and sticking true to it. Now it’s time for Faith and Kelly P. to follow suit.

Standout: “I’m Here” (from ‘The Color Purple’ musical) - This shit had me on my damn feet.

Grade: 3.5/4

In stores 8/24

Not gonna reach my telephone...

Artist: Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
Song: Telephone
Album: The Fame Monster

You cannot deny that we've all been waiting for this moment. After so many teaser photos and postponing, the highly anticipated official video for the new Lady Gaga single, "Telephone", which features none other than the annoyingly unstoppable Bouncy Beyoncé and co-stars singer/actor Tyrese, has finally been released. Originally set to premier on E! at 11:30pm EST, the video leaked via YouTube Vevo and nearly shut down Twitter.

Clocking in at 9 minutes and 30 seconds, the short film music video is very reminiscent of the days when the late Michael Jackson gave us "Bad" and "Thriller". They really made this quite an event and it was well worth the wait. There's a storyline but of course it has nothing to do with the song. Both girls were working the high fashion and dance routines. I won't give away the details but if there was one bad thing I would say about this video is Bouncy cannot act worth a damn if her life depended on it. If Bouncy didn't see it then, they can see now that the "Video Phone" music video was an #EpicFail. Check out that PussyWagon from the Kill Bill films! This is easily the best music video of 2010. No need for "so far".

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The Hatter, the Bitchie Queen & the Rabbit Hole...

I decided a long time ago that I was going to go to the movies on March 5th. Why? Because that was the day a certain highly anticipated film was being released. A remake of an old Disney classic visually brought to life, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway.

If you guessed Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland", pat yourself on the back.

A 19-year-old ALICE returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

This movie was UH-MAY-ZING! From the fashion to the storyline to the visuals. I'm not sure why I always find myself in surprise and amazement when seeing a new Tim Burton film but he does his job very well. If you know Tim Burton's work then you know his films tend to seem a bit dark. I loved his version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". This film may seem a little too grown up for children at times but it does carry a message about life - the world is never bright and shiny, and there will always be speed bumps and road blocks. The plot isn't so much original, however, it is indeed unique enough to be so. 

The acting from the cast is highly superb and made the characters seem real as they brought them to life. Johnny Depp is a great actor, dare I say the greatest there is today, because of the kind of roles that he takes on (Willie Wonka in "The Chocolate Factory", Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbeans"). So it is no surprise that he's played the role of Mad Hatter extremely well enough for some Oscar attention next year. However, it is in my opinion that Depp has, for once, been upstaged by none other than Helena Bonham Carter, whom plays the Red Queen. 

And don't get me started on the visuals. Brilliant. Just Brilliant. GO SEE IT!!!

 

In 3D of course!