Take Care (Drake cover) Radio 1 Live Lounge & Drake's Original ft. Rihanna

One of the best songs on Drake's new album and had read an article recently that mentioned he wanted to work with a few artists for this latest album, but unfortunately didn't work out.  One of those artists is the great Florence Welch (i.e., Florence + the Machine), so when I read on twitter that Florence + the Machine did a cover of this song - I couldn't wait, had to look it up and so glad that I did. Love the song regardless, but wow Ms. Welch amazing.  I posted a link for the original by Drake ft. Rihanna...do you have a preference?  

http://youtu.be/Lfu4EpTDDng

Florence + the Machine... SNL Performance 11/19/11

I know I'm a few days behind, but just got to watch this and I had to post Florence + the Machine performance... what an amazing voice.  My lord, crazy powerful!    How did you like it?

AMAs 2011 -- who else watched?

I'm alwasys excited to watch music awards -- and AMAs are all about what the people like and who they want to see win and majority rules on this show!   So I have to say a little disappointed in the show as a whole.  Winners were okay, some VERY happy about (Adele, Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters - even though they didn't air that award; Rihanna & Beyonce).   Performances were also disappointing - with some many performances you would think but nope.  Minaj was a very cool opening performer, I hate to admit this but Chris Brown's performance, especially the first song was powerful - really enjoyed that song.   Gym Class Heroes were fun with Mr. Adam Levin helping out, The Band Perry were very good too.  Oh I almost forgot the closing act was hilarious (ft. Justin Bieber & David Hasslehoff) too but i'll just post a few...




Best Dressed was a little disappointing as well... just a few stand outs (and how cute is Bieber with his lady).. here you go.

 

The Iron Lady --- Official UK Trailer

Okay, check this out - this film is definitely going to get some attention.

Mirror, Mirror -- Movie Trailer (another film about Snow White...)

So obviously, this film is definitely taking on a different approach - which is smart because how many dark films about Snow White can one see, right?   The cast (the great Julia Roberts, Nathan Lane, Lily Collins, Mare Winningham, Sean Bean and Armie Hammer) seems pretty cool, the colors look airy and fun and although it doesn't look as good as, Snow White and the Huntsman, it looks cute and funny.  Which one are you more excited about?

The Black Keys - new album, 'El Camino' arriving soon... December 2011!!

The Black Keys is getting ready to release their latest album, El Camino (December 6, 2011) and I'm getting excited to hear the full album.  Both videos below are the first songs released that I've heard and have to say sounds good, sounds real good.   The video for the first song, 'Lonely Boy' is totally different and pretty fun and its had so many hits on youtube in the past few weeks - its over 2M now.   The second song, 'Run right back' also sounds real cool.   I'm excited to hear the whole album just because this twosome band have been around a while and since the last album, Brothers broke out they are finally starting to get much deserved recognition.   Also, a few weeks ago, I posted or tweeted something about GQ's magazine article on Rock Survivors, well they made the cut too... so check it out here,
The Survivors: The Black Keys Music: GQ.com

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Rihanna - Upcoming new album, 'Talk that Talk'

Okay, I know everyone loves the first single, 'We Found Love' ft. Calvin Harris and by chance there is someone who does not know the song or seen the video, here you go, http://youtu.be/tg00YEETFzg

The second single is awesome too, 'You Da One' which I've posted the audio below. I've listened to some additional songs off this album and snippets of others - sounds like another good album. Not sure if it will be as good as Loud, but I definitely hear a few hits on this upcoming album. But I've been known to change minds, depending on continuous hearing, videos or other factors, but the album sounds fun and she sounds great. Songs on the album that I enjoyed, 'talk the talk' ft. jay-z, 'where have you been', 'roc me out' and 'birthday cake'. So get ready 'cause this album is going to be released next week, if not mistaken.

Angels Crest - trailer

I'm calling it right now -- I'm going to have to make sure I have tissues when watching this film. Very cool cast, Thomas Dekker, Jeremy Piven, Lynn Collins, (the great) Elizabeth McGovern, Mira Sorvino, Kate Walsh and Joseph Morgan. Right off the bat, you know this will not be a happy go lucky film, but all involved looks like they have such a history and have pasts that they are trying to forget. Check out the trailer and let me know what you think? In or out?

Being Flynn -- Official Trailer #1

I'm happy to see Robert DeNiro in something that looks super serious and the point of the film looks important - which I love about films. Besides the great DeNiro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby, Lili Taylor and Dale Dickey. I so want to see this...

Katy Perry - 'The One That Got Away'... Music video.

I'll be honest here, I'm always kind of reluctant to promote Katy Perry.   I think her songs are very clever and poppy and she has been doing a great thing with her videos to grab attention and they are fun to watch.   However, for me she has the Taylor Swift syndrome - they are good at writing, getting ideas of songs (look at their #s - america & the world enjoys these ladies) but when I hear them at award shows singing live - they lack something.  Anyway, back the point of this post, the video features Diego Luna and its just very cool and at the end of very touching and really liked the Johnny Cash 'You are My Sunshine' song lurking in the background so here is the link to listen to the full audio, http://youtu.be/Ur693_rxQek

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Coldplay - 'Paradise' music video...

Below is the official video for one of my favorite songs off this new album... check out www.coldplay.com for information about the video - which you might. lol  

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GQ magazine - November Issue

This issue discuss music survivors, such as Keith Richards, Debbie Harry, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Beck, PJ Harvey, Erykah Badu and list goes on iconic, legendary musicians to musicians that some won't even recognize, but either way, an interesting piece and is worth a reading!   Link is below under the video... check it out!

The Survivors: GQ November 2011 from Gentlemans Quarterly on Vimeo.


The GQ Music Issue 2011: The Survivors Music: GQ.com

Snow White and The Huntsman -- Teaser Trailer...

Most people are aware that there are two 'Snow White' films being done right now... and I must admit I'm a little intrigued by both films.  For one, both films are totally different this one, being a little more tough, angrier - I mean Kristen Stewart playing Snow White is rocking an armor suit - does that look like the Snow White I grew up with no, but is it cool to think of Snow White as a kick ass chick - yes, most definitely!   Charlize Theron, who plays the Evil Queen - does an awesome job looking gorgeous while still evil.   Chris Hemsworth is playing The Huntsman and Sam Claflin is playing Prince Charming.   Check out the teaser trailer below... anyone else excited about this film?   I think they are hoping to release this in the summer... so I'll keep you informed as I heard or find anything out.  

Safe House -- Film Trailer....

I'm totally in!   Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Shepard, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson and Robert Patrick all star in this film.   I started watching the trailer and all of a sudden I'm like oh wait, I do remember Reynolds mentioning this film in either GQ magazine or Esquire, but either way this film looks good.  What do you think??