Archive for September, 2009

Dedicated To Miss Taylor Swift

Okay, I’m not one to beat a dead horse, but it can’t be denied that what Kanye did to Taylor Swift at the VMAs was heinous regardless if it was staged or if Kanye was under the influence of alcohol. So, before I bury the story into the annals of LOLTRENTZ and never speak of it again here’s my nod to Miss Swift to show my support for her and applaud her high spirit following the situation.

Taylor Swift “Sorry I’m Heartless (feat. Kanye West)

(I just had the idea to do this mashup earlier today so I rushed and finished it in about four or five hours)

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And the VMA for WTF goes to…

Only because it’s imperative that every blogger must write about the VMAs, here’s my analysis…

First off. GO TAYLOR SWIFT.

Second, If you haven’t heard, a certain someone rudely stole the spotlight from Taylor Swift’s first VMA win. I’m not gonna dignify this certain narcicist simply based on the fact that what, hereafter referred to as “the party”, did was childish, damaging to the party’s culture, mean-spirited, and all-out unwarranted for a night that was dedicated to one of the greatest performers of all time–Michael Jackson. The party in question neads to learn that there’s a time and a place to “speak your mind” and it can be assumed that the party simply performed its action out of despiration from the fact that it would not win an award and had to scramble to do something to be in the news the next day. Now, yes, I am a fan of the party and I will still listen to the party’s music after this incident involving Taylor Swift, but what the party did tonight was in poor taste. The party has stated that it will apologize to Swift, but there shouldn’t have been need to apologize in the first place. I mean, Beyonce was nominated for 9 awards. Why couldn’t Taylor have 1? The party has been eaten by what my hero, Lady Gaga, calls “The Fame Monster” and I don’t feed Fame-whores or Fame monsters (This means you too, Speidi).

Anyway, with that said, the VMAs were nearly perfect tonight. There were so many water-cooler moments it’s hard to choose one…

1)Madonna’s Speech/Janet’s performance
2)Green Day’s Moshpit
3)Beyonce giving Taylor Swift her props
4)Lady Gaga’s murder mystery/Heaven & Hell outfits
5)Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ homage to their hometown, New York
6)Russel Brand was actually on his best behavior…but still not funny
7)Michael Jackson “This is It” trailer
8)Pink’s circus performance
9)MUSE performing their new single “Uprising”
?)Lil Mama’s unecessary appearance.

According to Twitter, I’d say the biggest water cooler moment, other than Taylor Swift’s, will be Lil Mama. Her going on stage during Jay-Z’s performance was unnecessary as Wisin y Yandel being nominated for a VMA…which they were…tonight…as if they had a chance. Whatevs…The VMAs were beautiful and I loved them, but my standards were low considering last year’s. Good Job, MTV. You’ve renewed my faith in you. I especially loved Lady Gaga’s bloody murder performance. She’s my hero and always will be…at least until she steals the spotlight from someone who totally deserved it, but she wouldn’t do that. She’s no Joe Wilson…or Kanye West. Oops.

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Haven’t You Heard? – DJ Lobsterdust

Well, I really don’t know what to say about DJ Lobsterdust other than he’s amazing at what he does. Seriously, as a fellow “masher of music” I can honestly say that he makes some of the best mash-ups I’ve ever heard and there are a lot of people out there doing them. Now, I don’t know much about DJ Lobsterdust other than he’s from New York, he’s a favorite of Pitchfork, and he can usually be found DJ-ing at Bootie parties–more info on that at his official site. He doesn’t need me to make an album for him because he’s got his own EPs ready for download and enough material to keep a party jumpin’ for, I’d say, a couple of days–tops. But we here at LOLTRENTZ like to make things easier for you. I’ve compiled a Best of…album containg the 15 tracks that really show off his skills. Visit his site and partake of his awesomeness. I’ve got respect for this guy.

01. DJ Unk “Walkin’ Out Yo Girlfriend (feat. Avril Lavigne & Toni Basil)”
02. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Shut Up Now(feat. The Ting Tings)”
03. Britney Spears “Britney The Pimp (feat. Don Julian & The Larks)”
04. Marvin Gaye “Baby Arrow (feat. Mary Wells, The Album Leaf & The Carpenters)”
05. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz “Uptown Guns (feat. Bloc Party)”
06. The All American Rejects “DeCexyLong (feat. Le Tigre & Rod Stewart)”
07. Busta Rhymes “NEWYORKBATTLEMOVE (feat. Nina Hagen, Lo Fidelity Allstars & Kottonmouth Kings)”
08. Bubba Sparxxx “Booty Pressure (feat. Ying Yang Twins, Queen & David Bowie)”
09. Jacki-O “Restless Booty (feat. Ying Yang Twins & UNKLE)”
10. Beastie Boys “Yazz The Mike (feat. Yazoo)”
11. The Beatles “Glass Octopuss (feat. Blondie)”
12. Paul McCartney “SaySayism Allstar Jam”
13. Wyclef Jean “Only The Sweetest Girl (feat. Hurricane #1, Akon & Lil Wayne)”
14. Beyonce “My Irreplaceble (feat. Tommy Heavenly6)”
15. Pat Benatar “DeceptShot (feat. Le Tigre) [B-Side]“

::Download “Best of DJ Lobsterdust”::

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Haven’t You Heard? – Priscilla Renae


YouTube’s full of people singing (usually horribly) into their webcams, but every now and again we find a diamond amongst the dirt. No, we’re not talking about Marie Digby–she had her time to shine. We’re talking about the six-string strummer and singing starlet Priscilla Renea. According to her bio on her from her official site, she hails from sunny Vero Beach, Florida and is ready to drop her Capitol Records debut “Jukebox” in October. Now, I will admit, the only song I’ve heard by her is her single “Dollhouse” which is amazering (yes, I used amazering again) but she has a nice repatoire of covers and originals at her YouTube page (obviously…that’s caught her lablel’s attention). If I had to compare her to another artist, to make it easier for those who don’t feel like forming an opinon through their perusing of her material, I’d say she’s like a less depressing Tracy Chapman. I guess. Give her a listen. I think we may see more of her in the future and wouldn’t you like to be the one in your circle to be able to say “I knew about her back when she dropped her first album”–admit it, pop-hipster.

Oh, and she’s such fun on Twitter, too.

::Download “Dollhouse”::

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Neverland Will Never Die

Michael Jackson’s family and owners of his beloved Neverland ranch have agreed to turn his famous home into a Graceland-like amusement park, sources told The Post yesterday.

The King of Pop’s loved ones could open Neverland to the public as early as Christmas, under an ambitious timeline set by its owners, private equity firm Colony Capital, and brother Jermaine Jackson, the sources said.

The family and developers have even agreed to consider various names to call and trademark the sprawling 2,676-acre estate. Developers went to the US Patent and Trademark Office on Aug. 12 to lodge an application, protecting several names under consideration. (via NY Post)

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DeGeneres to Replace Abdul?

All you “American Idol” fans who were hoping that a last-minute change of heart would bring Paula Abdul back to the show can now give up on that dream.

Fox has announced that Ellen DeGeneres will be the new fourth judge on the show. She’ll start work on “Idol” after a parade of temporary fill-ins (including Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain) winds down during the audition rounds.

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol,” DeGeneres said in a Fox press release. “I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”

(via MercuryNews.com)

Okay, WTF? Seriously. I mean, don’t get me wrong I love Ellen, but how is she qualified to judge a singing competition? Yes, she’s charismatic and funny, but that doesn’t qualify her to judge singing. American Idol is flailing like a fish in a tanning booth and I would not be surprised if it did not return next year. Simon doesn’t need AI–he’s got X-Factor. Randy doesn’t need AI–he’s got America’s Best Dance Crew. Kara, the Cousin Oliver of the show, doesn’t need AI–she’s a songwriter. If American Idol did get cancelled, it goes without saying that there will be backlash, so yeah, please, 19 Entertainment, fix it, but Ellen is not the proper cure. She’s merely a butterfly bandage. There are so many has-beens in the music industry that they could’ve chosen that, so what’s the problem? It’s apparent that Paula had that “complete package” that nobody else can bring to the Coca-Cola sponsored table. We miss you, hon.

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Haven’t You Heard? – Marianas Trench

It amazes to me to no extent how a band this epicly awesome has been on the scene since 2001 and I just heard about them this year. The band is Marianas Trench and they’re from the California of Canada, British Colombia. Their being from the Great White North is no excuse for my disknowledge (is that a word?) of this band. I heard their about their album, Masterpiece Theatre--which, by the way, is their second album–by word of mouth on Twitter, and mon dieu! was I blown away by it. EVERY SONG IS GREAT. Their sound is comparable to The Academy Is…, Cash Cash, or maybe The All-American Rejects. It’s got that nice fun sound that we get from Canadian Pop artists like Skye Sweetnam or Avril Lavigne, on songs like “Cross My Heart” and “Celebrity Status”, but it doesn’t shy away from wanting to take your heart into its hands on songs like “Good To You” and “Lover Dearest” and lead singer Josh Ramsay’s vocals are amazering–seriously. (Yes, I said amazering) I suggest, if you haven’t already, that you go pick up this album. It is truly a masterpiece.

Cross My Heart
All To Myself
::Download “Masterpiece Theatre” Video Pack::

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Kimmie K’s Such A Doll

Kim Kardashian’s recent blond locks have inspired a new transformation in her – into that of a Barbie doll.

The ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star recently shot a doll-inspired spread for the international magazine, Kurv, with photographer Tony Duran.

‘These looks are crazy!’ She Tweeted.

But when we talked to her sisters, Khloe and Kourtney, one wasn’t sure she liked Kim’s new look.

(via fancast.com)

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Kourtney Kardashian’s “Playing Juliet”

Kourtney Kardashian’s family allegedly wants her to dump boyfriend Scott Disick, the father of her unborn baby. Kardashian rekindled her romance with Disick in March after learning she is pregnant with their first child.

Sources say Kardashian’s family believes Disick is a “cheater” and will hurt the reality star again. “They’re all super concerned because Kourtney and Scott never had a solid relationship. He’s a cheater and, he’s really hurt her in the past,” says an insider.

The 30-year-old’s younger sister Kim Kardashian has reportedly warned Disick to be loyal to Kourtney. “Kim and the rest of the Kardashians are really rallying around Kourtney. They want to make sure she has all the love and support she needs,” a source adds.

Kourtney is due to give birth around Christmas.

(via transworldnews.com)

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Are You Ready For 90210?

Well, for some, it seems to be totally L/H with my guilty pleasure–90210–but I’m totally in heart with the upscale drama. It doesn’t even seem that it came from such cheesy beginnings. If you’d a nice prerequresite before the second season starts tomorrow night, check out this post on Vice Magazine that puts the 90 in 90210.

Looking for the perfect book for Labor Day weekend? Something light and fun, breezy and romantic? The trendy novel that will make the perfect accessory to your bitchin’ tan and killer ‘do? Well, I’ve got the perfect weekend rec for you– Beverly Hills 90210: Which Way To The Beach?

(via Vice Magazine)

(Or if you’d rather leave the past in the past, see what Michael Steger of  90210 said about the upcoming season)

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