Category: Pop (Page 180 of 216)
Based in his home state of Alabama, the former “American Idol” winner’s agency is said to specialize in what Ruben calls “real girls,” rather than the stick-thin creatures who appear in most ads and music videos.
Explaining the philosophy behind his new agency, the Velvet Teddy Bear replied, “I like big butts and I cannot lie/You other brothers can’t deny/That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist/and a round thing in your face/you get sprung…My anaconda don’t want none/Unless you’ve got buns, hon.”
Ruben then added that fat bottom girls make the rockin’ world go round.
They have a product. Her need for that product couldn’t possibly be more apparent. And so, behind the scenes, a lucrative deal was clearly struck between a lingerie company and a fallen pop idol.
The result? This quote from Britney Spears, apologizing for frightening small children with her recent, omnipresent crotch shots, and implying (though not promising) that it won’t happen again:
“Every move I make at this point has been magnified more than I expected, and I probably did take my new found freedom a little too far. Anyway, thank God for Victoria’s Secrets’ new underwear line! I look forward to a new year, new music and a new me.”
Subtle, isn’t it? That’s how good product placement works: they slip that brand name right in there nice and casual-like, in a context that makes sense…so that no one in the audience takes the time to stop and wonder why Britney Spears is mentioning a major consumer retailer in her public pronouncements just in time for the holidays.
Russian-born Regina Spektor makes quirky, piano-driven music for the hipster set. She scored a minor hit this year with “Fidelity” from Begin to Hope, her fourth full-length release, but her catalog features several great songs. Where possible, I included links to a live performance or the proper video for each song (hosted by YouTube). I also included links to iTunes and/or Amazon for convenient purchase. Let’s get to know Regina Spektor.
“Fidelity” – Begin to Hope
This song is insanely catchy, from the lovely melody to the creative chorus. It’s one of the few of her songs that doesn’t feature the piano, but it works nonetheless.
iTunes | Amazon
“Samson” – Songs / Begin to Hope
This track is also available on Begin to Hope, but the version on Songs is longer (and therefore, better). “Samson” is Spektor’s signature tune. Her voice and the piano are gorgeous and the lyrics are inventive.
iTunes | Amazon
“Buildings” – 11:11
This song is about an alcoholic wife who is enabled by her husband. Despite the subject matter, it’s quite lovely.
iTunes
“Ode to Divorce” – Soviet Kitsch
This haunting track is about a breakup. Spektor hits one out of the park when she asks, “Won’t you help a brother out?”
iTunes
“Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men” – Reptilia (by The Strokes)
The Strokes brought Spektor in for this duet, which is a little bit harder than most of Spektor’s usual fare. The song still shows off her considerable singing chops.
iTunes
“On the Radio” – Begin to Hope
Like “Fidelity,” this song is meant to be radio-friendly. The strings and piano at the beginning are inviting and the lyrics (which describe listening to “November Rain” on the radio) are quite witty.
iTunes | Amazon
“Us” – Soviet Kitsch
This track shows of Spektor’s great voice and illustrates the beginning of the stuttering singing style she later used in “Fidelity.” The video is pretty quirky, not unlike her music.
iTunes
…the Billboard Music Awards have announced this year’s hosts.
I don’t know about you, but I refuse to watch any award show whose hosts’ privates have not been exhaustively documented by multiple paparazzi. Because, you know, ya gotta have standards.
UPDATE: Britney has pulled out of the hosting commitment…which officially represents the first time she has made an intelligent decision with regard to breaking off an engagement.
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