Sunday, 16 September 2012

[Watch] Pink Performs At The 2012 Itunes Festival

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Are you desperate to know what P!nk is bringing with next album, The Truth About Love? You could just wait till it's released on the 18th of September, but really, who likes waiting?  Instead, watch the fiery singer showcase some of the new tracks, along with some of her classics, during her 80-minute Itunes Festival set, below.

I haven't watched all of it, I'm pretty sure it's going to get taken offline at some point soon, so I thought I'd quickly share it with you guys and gals while it's still there in cyberspace. Enjoy! I will!

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Mariah Carey Impresses With Jazz Performance In New York

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You guys asked for it, so here it is: Mariah Carey freestyling with the house Jazz band in a New York bar! Shot on the same day as her (not so great) set at the NFL Kickoff [read about it/watch it here], the songbird showed that, when in her vocal comfort zone, she can still deliver the goods.

Friday, 14 September 2012

[Review ] Christina Aguilera: "Your Body"



All those suffering from a Christina Aguilera deficiency can rejoice, as new single, Your Body, has debuted in its mastered version! Produced by Max Martin/Savan Kotecha, Your Body is a sexually charged anthem that reveals-in quite explicit detail- a certain diminutive, blond, Diva out on the prowl. "What for?" you ask. "Your Body," of course!

[Watch] Colton Haynes Joins Leona Lewis In "Trouble" Music Video

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The video for Leona Lewis' new single, Trouble, has hit the net. Co-starring Teen Wolf actor Colton Haynes as the Diva's other half in this troubled relationship, the video charts the breakdown of their once happy life together via a series of flashbacks.

I think "edgy" and "realness" is what the director was going for- check out the constantly shifting camera, muted colour scheme, and "urban" setting- but as for most things Leona Lewis (other than her voice) it's strangely lifeless and dull. An odd result considering the acting isn't half bad.

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

[Review] Charlotte Church: "ONE" EP

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As far as I can work out, Charlotte Church has decided to make music her own way. Those that follow these things will know that she has recently been quietly touring small venues across the country and as far as I can work out surprising many people with her latest change in direction. According to her fan newsletter she is planning to release 5 EPs over the coming year and the first one (titled 'O N E') came out this week via iTunes. I have no idea whether she will be releasing a hard copy too. Here's what I thought:

Monday, 10 September 2012

[Watch] Birdy performs "Bird Gerhl" At The Opening Ceremony Of The 2012 Paralympic Games



Whereas Rihanna and Jay Z showed us how not to pick music in keeping with an event you're playing at  [Read more, here] sixteen-year-old, Birdy showed us how to pitch it perfectly; providing one of the most moving moments from the Opening Ceremony of the London Paralympics with her cover of of Anthony Johnson's Bird Gerhl.

Bird Gerhl, a self-acceptance song about transcending ones own limitations and insecurities to succeed in following your own dreams, was a great song choice that fitted not only the accompanying performance by acclaimed dancer David Toole- which unfortunately you don't get to see in this video- beautifully, but it also successfully echoed the struggle and triumphs of many of the athletes in the stadium.

[Watch] Rihanna Performs at the 2012 Paralympics Closing Ceremony.

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I'm not quite sure why Rihanna and Jay-z turned up at the closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Paralympic Games- I had thought it was about showcasing the "Best Of Britain". I, however, can take an educated guess: Coldplay frontman's wife (Gwyneth Paltrow) is best friends with Jay Z's wife (Beyonce) and Jay Z's biggest signing/money making artist, is Rihanna. But who knows.

But hey-ho, the crowd seemed to enjoy it- irrelevantly entertaining as it was- and it managed to give them a break from the 15 strong set from Coldplay.