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SXSW 2010: Wednesday In Photos

Admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:30:10 +0000

Here’s a tip if you’re going to one of these industry festival type things: If IAMSOUND is having a party, you should attend that party. Just like this past CMJ, the L.A.-based imprint owned their night, pulling together an eclectic lineup that showcased the right bands, all having a moment: Scott already posted some video from the Fool’s Gold set, but moreover there was the first North American show from Sweden’s “Lollipop” loving electro-folk sensation jj; the first set in four months (and dope new songs) from the soon-to-rule-all Sleigh Bells (I know I babble about them, but if these words or their demos haven’t sold you, their live show will — do not miss); music from Suckers, playing from their excellent forthcoming record Wild Smile (“Before Your Birthday Ends” is already ruling my iTunes), and a closing set from SALEM, whose murky crunk sounds have birthed a Guardian-profiled genre called “drag,” because you clearly were in need of more labels to throw around. While we’re on newspapers throwing around labels, the Wall St. Journal-stamped “chillwave” set is everywhere, busy bringing down blood pressure all over Austin this week.

Reggie Bush Caught Flirting With Other Women

Admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:30:08 +0000

Reggie Bush was caught flirting with other women when out on the town a few nights ago. It’s been rumored for a while that Reggie and Kim are on the outs (and even broken up) Hollywoodlife.com had spies on last in New York City and what they saw was not the acts of a dedicated [...]

Admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:30:31 +0000

>> The Story Behind Giambattista Valli’s Pearl Necklace -Photos of Giambattista Valli as far back as 2004 show a pearl necklace around his neck. In a profile on Giambattista Valli in today’s Wall Street Journal, Valli reveals that he’s never seen in public without the necklace of ancient pearls, found for him in India by his old friend and jewelry designer Luigi Scialanga, whose pieces are often worn by Valli’s clients. Another tidbit: Valli took the Paris Metro to his own show last week. [WSJ]

Ke$ha Performed “Blah Blah Blah” On American Idol Last Night

Admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:30:11 +0000

Funny how the judges say things like, “Technically, that wasn’t perfect. You had some pitch problems,” then bring out this technically awful, overall awful, charisma-less woman to perform. Also, Ke$ha, stop trying to make “Jack” happen. It’s not going to happen.

R.I.P. Alex Chilton

Admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:30:11 +0000

The 6 Signs You’re Not Over Your Ex and Other News

Admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:30:10 +0000

The 6 signs youre not over your ex
Padma Lakshmi slings her sweetie
Megan Fox has become so slim
Oprah Winfrey headed to court for defamation again!

How to defend yourself with a magazine
How to live in a Tree House
Lady Gaga had some problems in a plane
Kim Kardashian wishes everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Gallery: Weirdest Wedding photos

photo: Bauer [...]

Twin Sister – “All Around And Away We Go”

Admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:30:14 +0000

The trailer for Twin Sister’s upcoming EP promised sounds that stayed close to the gentle folk of previously-posted track “Nectarine.” But that trailer only had one song on it. The first real taste from Color Your Life has the confidence of “Ginger,” though its harmonies are light as air, almost more breathing than singing. The prominent bassline — as well as the thumps and guitar feedback — keeps the whole thing from floating away. Pretty stuff. The Brooklyn quintet have a bunch of shows coming up for SXSW this week (including one possibly happening right now), and they’ll be opening some dates for Xiu Xiu and tUnE-YaRdS in April.

Sandra Bullock Pulls Out Of Premiere Due To Marriage Scandal

Admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:30:13 +0000

Sandra Bullock won’t attend the London premiere of The Blindside due to her husband’s infidelity rumors. This morning InTouch ran an explosive cover claiming Jesse James cheated on Sandra Bullock with some tattooed model. While these claims often aren’t true, the fact she’s taking personal time means there may be a kernal of truth tucked [...]

Admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:30:32 +0000

>> Heir to a Major French Fashion Design Throne: Alberto Marani? -Apparently word is floating around Paris that Alberto Marani, who assisted Gianfrano Ferre at Christian Dior in the ’90s and currently consults for three of Carine Roitfeld’s favored brands in addition to producing his own line, Marani, “is next in line [to design] for a major French house,” according to Hint. “We’re sworn to secrecy.” [Hint]

Eddie Grant Outraged Over Gorillaz’s “Blatant Ripoff”

Admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:30:11 +0000

The reggae singer claims Damon Albarn took parts of his 1981 song “Time Warp” for Gorillaz’s “Stylo” single. Grant is particularly angry because they’re both represented by EMI, and he thinks Albarn had a musicologist evaluate any similarities, to avoid asking permission: “Damon Albarn knows in his heart of hearts.” Read EMI’s “no-comment” comment at The Guardian.