by wildangels

Looks like Miley Cyrus isn't the only one looking a bit red right now. Depsite all the publicity Ashlee Simpson has been drumming up with her engagement and coy non-answers to the preganancy questions, she has yet to score a hit single off her new album. As far as the album goes, it came in fourth place... don't expect it to stay in the top 10 long, either.

Meanwhile, Looks like Paula Abdul really put her foot in her mouth. I just read a story on yahoo! about last night's show and how Paula kinda lost it a little. She apparently got all confused and commented on a song that hadn't even been sung yet. Once it was pointed out to her the finalists had only done one song, she backtracked and claimed that she was looking at notes from someone else's performance and got confused. Read the story to see where that one goes wrong. Now, I know this isn't exactly a revelation regarding reality TV, but I have to ask: anyone else smelling a fix in the works? Let me know.

Well, I guess that's about it for now. Take care and see you next time!

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According to the Pulse boards, Kelly Clarkson may have her first single from a new album out soon. Make sense, as the album is supposed to be out later this year. I'm excited to hear what she's come up with now that Clive isn't in the picture anymore. I still say My December could've been a big hit had more than one single been promoted. Hopefully, she's just as involved in the album this go around, no matter what sound has been adopted.

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Now's your chance. A copy of the lyrics to John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" is on sale. Talk about a collector's item! All I have to say this... that was one lucky girl to be given those. The lyrics and photos are gonna set her up for life. According to the article, fans will also get a chance to view them up close. Well, that's it for now.... take care and I'll see y'all next time.

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So, as promised, here is my review of Mariah Carey’s E=MC2. As I said before, this is a really good disc and it’s exactly what I’d been hoping to hear from her. She’s showing off her vocals more than she had in some songs recently without going overboard. Good to see she’s found the balance so many can’t. The people who said this is an album full of singles were right. There are only a couple I’m not too thrilled with. The others, I can definitely see being hits. I’m gonna go through my favorites one by one. Feel free to reply to this post with your own thoughts.

Migrate: This is definitely a hit in the making. It’s fun, catchy and she sounds good in it. The song starts with her typical whistle note and then smoothly transitions into a nice mid-tempo beat with a high-pitched sound in the background that really adds to the unique sound.

Cruise Control: This is a reggae-influenced song that is another mid-tempo number. She actually adopts a bit of an accent on this one that sounds pretty natural to me. This is bound to be an R&B and club hit for sure.

Side Effects: This is probably one of my favorites. It’s got a slow beat, but Mariah’s vocals are rapid fire as she blasts an abusive/controlling ex. You can just feel the bitterness and determination oozing out of her voice when you listen. Makes you really wonder about what did go on back in the day before her divorce.

I’ll Be Loving You Long Time: This song actually reminds me on old school R&B. I haven’t seen the track info in my CD jacket yet, but I’m willing to bet there’s an old sample in here. It’s up-tempo and has a bit of a feel-good pop vibe to it as well.

I Wish You Well: This is probably the closest Mariah gets to the sound of her first two albums. Her voice shines over a kinda bluesy/gospel arrangement. It’s a song about using your faith to get through tough times and rising above pettiness.

Well, there you have it: Mariah’s new CD. Check back next time for more music news and reviews. Take care!

by wildangels

Hey, all! Just wanted to stop in real quick and fill you in on Emilio's progress for any Tejano fans out there. According to Yahoo!, he was moved to a rehab facility and is now beginning the next phase of his recovery. They still don't know if the accident will prevent him from performing though. See the full story here.

In other news, Fergie's back! This time, she's doing the theme for the Sex in the City movie. I haven't heard it yet, but I'm excited to. She usually puts out something good. If anyone has heard the song, feel free to share your thoughts on it.

Finally... make sure you come back tomorrow when I will post my review of Mariah's E=MC2. It's #1 on the charts, so you're sure to wanna read this. Til then, take care and "let the music play!"

by wildangels

If you're an 80's metal fan who was looking forward to Chinese Democracy finally getting release, you're in for some bad news. According to yahoo, there is no release date still and they're currently negotiating a release. After all this time, this better be one amazing disc or fans are going to riot. I mean, really.... over ten years? Has this ever happened before? I kinda of doubt it. Axl better hope he saved a nice mint from his 80s glory days, cause this one is bound to be costing him.

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Well, I'm a bit pressed for time right now, but I wanted to check in and say that I just got the new Mimi album (along with The Emancipation of Mimi). I'm loving it! I'll post a more detailed review later, but suffice it to say that this is the CD I was waiting to hear from her. It shows off her voice and is a great mix of her old and new sound. Stands outs for me right now are "Migrate", "Side Effects", "I'll Be Lovin You Long Time", "Bye Bye" and "I Wish You Well". From what I've seen it also looks like this just may debut at #1, too. Go her!

In the meantime... has anyone else bought them and want to share their thoughts? I'm interested to hear what other fans think about it.

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Maybe... according to yahoo!news, a new guy will be taking Clive Davis' job at Sony/BMG. Clive still has a position with the company, but most speculation out there says this may mean less power for him. I'm hoping that is true and Kelly gets to do another CD her way. I loved My December and felt it was treated very badly by Clive and company.

To this day, I can't understand the rationale behind killing the album they way they did. It was a good effort that could've had a few hits on radio if promoted right. Also, the songs that appeared were hands-down better than some of the stuff that Clive was said to want to include (Lindsay Lohan cover, anyone?). Not to mention that fact it still sold a couple million copies. Not bad for a "flop".Well, here's to the future. It should be interesting to see what happens next with her.

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I go away for the day and Dada has completely changed! I see they are now offering mp3s and videos as well. I don't have a traditional cell phone service, so I don't even know if I can get these downloads. I do love, though, how it looks like I'll be able to watch videos here. I miss seeing videos and have even taken to getting up a little earlier now and then to catch Jumpstart and Fresh on VH1. Now, maybe I won't have to.

Has anyone tried the downloads out? Do you like the new service? Sound off- I'm curious to hear from others.

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Hey, everyone. I just thought I would post a link I found on yahoo. It's an update about the condition of Tejano star Emilio Navaira. He's a talented guy and I'm glad to see he's doing better. Here's hoping his progress continues and he's back on his feet soon.

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Yes, I know.... Idol is kinda cheesy and I usually avoid it. When you get Dolly or some of the people on the special last night involved, though? I'm there. Last night, they had some of my all time favorite people there: Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, Fergie, Heart and Mariah to name a few. How could I resist?

If you read my Country Blog, then you already know about Carrie's part in the show and what I thought of it. So, let's talk about some of the others, shall we? Annie Lennox was great and sounds just as good as ever. I wish she'd get a little more more attention again- she definitely deserves it.

Mariah was pure awesome. She sang "Fly Like a Bird" and really got into it. She still can hit the high-notes like no one else. If this is any indication of what I can expect vocally out of her new CD, count me in. She actually closed out the show, which ran long. She didn't get on the stage until after 10 PM.

The highlight for me was Fergie. After a nice performance of "Finally", she got onstage with Heart to sing "Baracuda". What a performance it was! She did more than hold her on against Ann Wilson and seemed to really enjoy herself. She should definitely do some more rock-themed material in the future- it really suits her voice.

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It's really strange, what can inspire a post here. I was browsing a message board on Television Without Pity and saw an Unsolved Mysteries topic. I used to love that show, and one of the sadder cases I saw on that show was about a kid named Katherine Korzilius. She was a 6-year-old girl whose mother let her walk home from the community mailbox often. One day, the girl never came home and her mom and brother went looking for her. They ended up finding her laying dead in the street and to this day no one is 100% sure what happened to her. Some say she was murdered, while others say she probably tried to jump on the bumper of the car as it was driving away and fell.

I'm sure some of you might be asking what exactly this has to do with music. Well, Katherine's father just happened to work with Bon Jovi. When Jon released his solo album, Destination Anywhere, he included a song about the incident. I had forgotten about the song until I started reading those posts and thought I would share a line and a few thoughts about it.

First off... it's a very moving song. Don't get the wrong impression, though- it's not a ballad. This is a fast number with a driving beat that perfectly expresses the anger and frustration over the situation as well as the grief. In the song, Jon tells the story from beginning to end. He starts off talking about how "they raced home from the mailbox, a mother and a son, against a girl of 6-years-old the independent one". His voice is tough throughout the whole song, showing a little vulnerability in a couple spots. One is in the chorus, where he begs someone to "tell me it was just a dream, August 7, 4:15". He goes on to say that "God closed his eyes and the world got mean" that day. The most moving part is the final verse. His mournful voice cracks as he talks about how no one will ever hurt her again. In the same verse, however, he manages to quickly shift to an angry and accusing tone as he says that "somewhere someone's conscience is like a burning bed. The flames are all around you, how you gonna sleep again?"

To this day, I still get chills listening to this one. If you've never heard it before... you are really missing out. This song is pure emotion and is exactly what music can be at it's best. I'm sure "August 7, 4:15" is on amazon or itunes.

by wildangels

Those who discovered Paula Abdul through American Idol might not remember that she was once accused of pulling a Milli Vanilli. My grandmother used to love buying the tabloids and occasionally she'd show me a story about people I liked. Well, one was about this girl who claimed her vocals were mixed with Paula's for the CD Forever Your Girl.

According to VHI, today was the day she sued Virgin Records over it back in 91. She lost the case, but I still don't get it. The vocals on that album were not that great... I would hope Virgin would've hired someone who sounded better than that if that was what they were doing. Despite the vocal problems, I did like the music. "Straight Up" and "Cold Hearted" were my jams when I was a kid. Who could ever forget that video she did where she and her dancers auditioned for a part and got all the execs hot and bothered? Now, that was a video! If you wanna see more events that happened today, check out the link above.

For all you Mariah fans out there, here is a link to an Island/Def Jam page where you can hear a new Mariah song called "Bye Bye". I just had a listen and loved it! To me, it's a great mix of the hip-hop sound she loves so much and the vocals of her old records. It's a One Sweet Day kind of song in that it talks about losing someone and not wanting to say goodbye.

Well, that's all for now. Check back next time for more. Til then, take care and "let the music play!"

by wildangels
This one one of the best write-ups I have seen about Mariah's new CD. While I have been kinda leaning towards wanting to get it, this actually really makes me excited about the release. It sounds like it's gonna be a great disc. Based on this, I think I may end up liking "I Wish You Well" the most. It sounds like it's gonna be true old-school Mariah and a much more mature song than some of her more recent hits.

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After 2 outright refused to do a reunion when VH1 asked, one said "only on our terms" and one was only down with it cause of his brother, the New Kids really are reuniting. Now the question is... do we really want to see the 40-year-old "kids" performing "Hanging Tough"? If you're interested, the story says they'll be announcing it on the Today show soon.

I admit to loving these guys when I was younger. Looking back, though, I wonder why I loved the music so much. Was I really that blinded by cuteness? I think about the songs now and I cringe. In any case, this reunion will have one thing the Spice Girls didn't- an album of all original material written mostly by the New Kids themselves. Should be interesting to see if they can make an impact on the charts in today's music world. I say good luck to em.

So what do you all think? Is this a good idea? Are you looking forward to it at all? Sound off and let me know. Til next time, take care and "let the music play".

by wildangels
According to Yahoo!news, Mariah Carey just beat Elvis' number #1s record and is now in second place behind the Beatles. Good for her! I loved her reaction in the story, too. She didn't seem to make a huge deal about herself and knows she hasn't been quite as influencial and long lasting as them. Now, that's what I like to see- a Diva with a little humility. Well, that's about it for now.... see y'all next time.