For this type of patient, cardiac risks linked to the treatment may outweigh any benefit, study suggests
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Friday, 30 September 2016
Joe Biden Eating Ice Cream With Jimmy Fallon Is the Only Thing You Need to See Today
Vice president and national treasure Joe Biden might be the nation’s most famous ice cream enthusiast, which is why it only makes sense that he enjoy an ice cream cone on-air.
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The VP made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he proceeded to try the show’s Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, “The Tonight Dough” alongside Fallon.
Better yet, Fallon provided Biden with not only an ice cream cone, but a pair of sleek aviators so that they could recreate Biden’s oft-invoked moment where he licks an ice cream cone while holding a fistful of dollar bills and wears a pair of dapper aviators.
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I don't know if I'll ever love anything as much as Joe Biden loves ice cream. #NationalIceCreamDay http://pic.twitter.com/ChJ3Av67tW
— Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) July 17, 2016
Watch the full clip above.
This article originally appeared on TIME.com
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HBO Exec: Game of Thrones Spinoff Could Go in a Lot of Different Directions
Game of Thrones still has two seasons left before the beloved series based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books comes to an end. But when Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen or maybe even (please no) Littlefinger finally ends up with control of the seven kingdoms, fans will hopefully have a spinoff to look forward to.
During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter at HBO’s Westworld premiere, programming president Casey Bloys revealed the network is open to continuing the medieval fantasy saga. “There are so many properties and areas to go to,” Bloys said. “For us, it’s about finding the right take with the right writer.”
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And although current showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss recently said they won’t be involved with an offshoot, Bloys feels otherwise.
“You’re getting them right when they’re about to embark on production,” he said. “It’s a big, big commitment for them, not just their creative force, but also their family life. They’re gone for months at a time. So it’s a big, big thing. But should we find a property that makes sense as a spinoff or a prequel — whatever you want to say — I would not expect them to do it, because they’re going to need to decompress for a good amount of time, but it would certainly be nice to have their involvement in some way.”
So what story would this spinoff tell? Well, that’s still very much up in the air. “There are things that sound interesting, but at this point, we have no writers assigned or anything like that,” Bloys said. “In a perfect world,Game of Thrones would keep going, and we wouldn’t have to deal with any of this!”
It seems like most fans would agree with that sentiment.
Read more at HollywoodReporter.com.
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Pregnant Women Should Avoid Southeast Asia: CDC
Meanwhile, French report shows virus can infect sperm
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The Wild Wild Aims to Reminds Listeners of Their Youth
The Wild Wild was born out of a love of globetrotting and ‘80s synth sounds. The former helped The Wild Wild — performance moniker of Benjamin Dunn — discover the beauty of the world. The latter helped shape the sound of his debut EP, Kids, which was released earlier this year.
We caught up with The Wild Wild, who currently resides in rural Pennsylvania, to find out more about his music, his many travels, and his appreciation of hopeless romantics.
Homebase: Pennsylvania
Your EP is titled Kids. Do you feel the emotion of this EP is something we maybe let slip away in adulthood?
I think most of us don’t lose it, we just maybe forget. I mean that we forget, sometimes, the beauty of the simple things, especially the freedom of youth, and like middle school girlfriends, and weird friends we had as kids, memories and vibes that actually turn out to always stay with us through life. I feel that is what these songs represent, the world of our youth, and its magic, and a reminder to chill for a sec. I want to take people to that summer simple world of when we you cruising on your bike through the hood with a cigarette you stole from your uncle.
What initially drew you to ‘80s synth sounds?
I love ‘80s music, ergo I love the things that make it tick — the synths, the engineering, and the production of great ‘80s hits — so I began working with analog synths, especially the (Roland) Juno-106. It’s all over my recordings.
You’ve described your sound as "vintage pop for hopeless romantics." Why is it important that we still have hopeless romantics in the world?
I think that the world moves for love, and if no one is singing about it, or passionately proclaiming it from the rooftops, then we’ll all turn into a bunch of lifeless zombies looking for anything to distract us from our hearts. This world, I think, is meant to be enjoyed, and in my small experience it’s better enjoyed with someone you enjoy.
What inspired you to start hitchhiking at 18?
I was just ready to get out of the Midwest for a while. I had no plans. I just ended up in California.
Tell me about your year and a half living on the beach. What's your fondest memory from that time?
Well, the best thing about hitchhiking, and sleeping on the beach, on the West coast is Highway One, seeing Big Sur for the first time, camping near there somewhere, and climbing up to a waterfall that you can crawl down and get into — hippie secret I guess. All of those things, and endless more.
I read you studied theology during your travels while you were in New Orleans. What led you to religious study?
I actually studied theology in the Midwest. I lived in New Orleans after Katrina and played music at a church there. I think I'm attracted to anything that has color, and vibrancy, theology included.
How do you get out and gig in your current home of rural Pennsylvania? How far away is the nearest venue?
I do live in the woods, pretty much, but I work at a studio, and with friends, in Harrisburg, and Lancaster. As far as venues, we’re not far from any venue.
Your philosophy is to have your "eyes wide open to beauty and magic." Is modern technology hurting our ability to do this? Is an entire generation missing out, or are they capturing it all on Instagram?
I don't know. I feel like an artist will find a way to say something, or at least attempt to, with any medium, including Instagram. My Insta is a prime example, you should check it out, I bet you've never seen anything like it.
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Listen To Young Creatures' "Slow" Exclusively On Myspace!
Get wrapped up in the psychedelic wanderings of LA's Young Creatures on "Slow." The song of self-discovery ties undulating guitar riffs with lead singer Mike Post’s yearning tenor. It's the sort of smart guitar rock that you might find in an off-kilter coming-of-age film.
"Being our first release since our debut album came out exactly two years ago, we wanted to hit the ground running with one of our most upbeat songs to date. This song is basically about not giving up finding your place in the world,” says the band to Myspace.
"Slow" is the first taste of Young Creatures' upcoming sophomore LP, which is due next year.
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Lady Gaga Will Perform At The 2017 Super Bowl
Lady Gaga will hit TV's biggest stage in February. On the heels of her new single "Perfect Illusion," the pop diva has announced that she'll perform at Super Bowl LI at the NRG Stadium in Houston on February 7, 2017.
It's not an illusion. The rumors are true. This year the SUPER BOWL goes GAGA! @nfl @FOXTV @pepsi #PERFECTILLUSION #GAGASUPERBOWL http://pic.twitter.com/qR4O57451G
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 30, 2016
Other performers for the most-watched Halftime Show of the year haven't been announced, but we're pretty sure that Adele won't be there. "I mean, come on, that show is not about music," said the singer in August. "And I don’t really — I can’t dance or anything like that. They were very kind, they did ask me, but I said no."
Lady Gaga releases her fifth studio record Joanne, featuring Florence + the Machine's Florence Welch, Beck, Mark Ronson and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme, on October 21.
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Blac Chyna Tweets Out Rob Kardashian's Phone Number
Thanks to Blac Chyna, you can now call Rob Kardashian. Chyna revealed his alleged phone number on Twitter last night.
Robert Kardashian Number. (818) 317-5131 !
— Blac Chyna (@BLACCHYNA) September 30, 2016
She then explained on Snapchat that she made the decision "to make sure your man is not texting no bitches, tweet his number out."
Lol RT @consuelabetz: Ummm RT @bricesander: I respect and fear Blac Chyna's level of savagery. http://pic.twitter.com/8gRuXsY5rI
— Dakota Scamming (@QuietFiyah) September 30, 2016
It sounds like the couple's reality show (Rob & Chyna) is causing problems for the celebrity duo. "Rob's definitely not in a good place," said a source to People. "Filming makes Rob uncomfortable and he's still trying to get used to that lifestyle."
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Listen To The Weeknd Take On Dance-Punk With "False Alarm"
Alongside The Weeknd's new haircut, he's also diving into new musical territory on his upcoming LP Starboy. "False Alarm," defined by its in-your-face electropunk chorus and alt-leaning production, definitely confirms this. It's almost as if The Weeknd replaced his producer with the guys from the art-punk Bloc Party.
This and the first single, "Starboy," are definitely far cries from the smooth R&B of his earlier hits "I Can't Feel My Face" or "In the Night," that's for sure.
We'll find out whether Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, follows this vibe for more of his new record Starboy when it drops on November 25.
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Can You Blame Your Headaches on Your Thyroid?
People with migraines had 40 percent higher risk of thyroid problems, study suggests
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Exercise May Not Lower Women's Risk of MS
Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms, experts say
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Who's Moving to Mars with Us if Donald Drumpf Becomes President?
Every week I'll be here to reveal and review some of my favorite moments from the internet. Whether it be binging television shows, streaming sports or simply getting lost in a YouTube rabbit hole, I'm here to give you my top picks every Friday, as well as the perfect pairing to get into an optimal headspace for them. This week, we're totally fucking blown away by Elon Musk's unveiling of the Space X plan to colonize Mars. Also, there was a political debate or something.
A Multiplanetary Species
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Ok, so the CGI in this video is on par with a "high-budget" porno flick, but don't let that or the generic sweeping epic music fool you — this video is one of the coolest mother fucking things I've ever seen, especially when watched in the context of launching just off the heels of a debate where very little was discussed in terms of specific plans for the future.
Mr. Musk has laid out an incredibly detailed policy of making humans an interplanetary species. Watch:
It's so refreshing to see a smart person talking specifics about plans to accomplish great things. I mean, compare that coherent and brilliant 90-minute presentation with this gem from a man currently running for president of the United States of America.
This is the same guy who, when pressed about cyber security, rambled on about how his 10-year-old son is good with computers, and how we may have been hacked by some 400 pound dude jamming on some crusty old keys in his parents' basement, or whatever. I forget exactly what he said, but If Donald Drumpf isn't going to prepare for the first national debate, well, I'm certainly not going to take 30 seconds to Google the exact quote. Fuck it.
Anyways, let's stop talking about Drumpf. I'll touch on the debates later. Let's get back to Mars, because this is a subject of discussion worthy of a national debate.
- Are we happy a private company is going to Mars?
- Wouldn't this be better if NASA was doing this and America was going to colonize the red planet instead of one seemingly non-evil billionaire?
- Shouldn't we be talking about the kind of society and government we'll set up when it's colonized?
- Why the fuck are we having a debate about simple science facts in this country when we're very literally in the early stages of being able to send real fucking humans to mother fucking MARS!!!
That last point is the real kicker for me. This debate could have come from the early '90s. When I watched Hillary up there trying her damnedest not to appear like a shrill bitch as she watched that bald-headed baby spew bullshit from his puckered little mouth I realized how antiquated our political system is.
Here's some thoughts:
- What's the point of bringing back manufacturing jobs when they'll be fully automated by the time the factory is built?
- When the autonomous car revolution rolls in over the last half of this decade what will we do with the MILLIONS of former professional drivers?
- Since most of our organs for transplant are pulled from victims in automobile crashes, shouldn't we be putting a premium on finding new methods and resources to prevent a catastrophic collapse of the organ donation system? Shouldn't we be investing in future technologies Mr. Tru–
"WRONG!"
Whoa. Don't interrupt me, you dumb asshat!
Anyways, like I was saying...We have to start thinking about creating an infrastructure in this country catered to the future of–
"Wrong."
Fine. Whatever.
On the Sidelines
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Just a friendly reminder: There are more than two people running for President in this current campaign. There is also the guy who would have had the moral high ground to eviscerate Drumpf, but instead of watching that serious man talk seriously about the nation he loves, this picture/tweet spread like wildfire:
Ouch. My feelings. I can't tell what makes me feel worse: The fact that he's not at the debate or the fact that i have a nicer television than my main man, B. Sandy. America is so weird.
Speaking of weird, the third (and fourth) party candidates got a little attention by the mainstream media and promptly ended their credibility. Apparently Gary Johnson has no space left in his brain for any information about the world outside of America. Is that a libertarian thing, being super conservative with stored information in your head?
Oops.
Jill Stein at least showed up to the debate at Hoffstra University. Sure she was promptly escorted away, but that didn't mean she couldn't participate in the debate, right?
I love this idea. Let's do a contest and just green screen in anyone who wants in on the debate! What could go wrong?!
'Til Next Week.
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'Mindfulness' Approach Could Help You Stay Slim
Treatment focuses on personal goals and 'cues' to overeating, researcher says
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'Entitled' People May Wind Up Unhappy
Inflated expectations of what they deserve doom many to disappointment, review of the data shows
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Acne's Silver Lining: Slower Aging of the Skin?
Twins study finds white blood cells of sibling with acne seem to age less rapidly
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Congress Finally Approves Funding To Fight Zika — But What Does This Mean?
Mosquito season may be ending in parts of the U.S., but public health officials say the additional resources will make a difference because the threat will not be measured in one cycle but in years.
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8 Sexiest R&B Videos of the '90s
They just don't make R&B like they used to. Call us nostalgic, but it sure seems like the '90s were the prime decade for some sweet smooth rhythm and blues.
Of course, a great R&B tune was nothing without a perfectly choreographed visual counterpart, which combined with the popularity of MTV to make for some of the greatest music videos of all time. Step into the YouTube time machine with us as we check out eight of the best R&B music videos of the '90s (Hype Williams not included).
Dru Hill - “How Deep Is Your Love”
No one loved black leather vests more than Sisqó, Jazz, Nokio and Tao, and we aren’t hating. One of the most iconic groups of the ‘90s, Dru Hill was responsible for the 1996 smash hit off of the Rush Hour soundtrack, featuring various scenes from the movie with Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan at their silliest. Everything about this video is classic, from the wardrobe to the helicopter aerial shots of the rooftop choreography. There’s just something about the Dru Hill together as a foursome that gives us all of the nostalgic feels.
Usher - “You Make Me Wanna…”
My Way was the second studio album to come from the young Usher Raymond, the result of him joining forces with legendary producer Jermaine Dupri. Though his prior endeavors were fruitful, 1997’s “You Make Me Wanna…” officially put the solo crooner on the map. Little did we know at the time that the baby-faced, smooth-dancing teen would grow up to be one of the most successful (and sexiest) recording artists of his time. Suspenders and sneakers have never looked so good together.
Blackstreet - “No Diggity”
Who knew puppets could keep a party raging? In a musical collaboration that no one would’ve expected, Blackstreet teamed up with Dr. Dre and Queen Pen for a beach party...err, song that single handedly knocked the “Macarena” from its top spot on the Billboard 100 chart and kept everyone dancing well into the 2000’s.
Mariah Carey - “Honey”
We miss the old Mariah — back when she was fun-loving, adventurous, and actually sang. Mariah had girls and women everywhere thinking that they too could break out of handcuffs, knock out a man twice their size, dive off of a balcony into the pool below, and escape to a desert island on a jet ski — all while wearing six inch heels.
Lauryn Hill - “Ex-Factor”
Hill knew exactly which heartstrings to tug on when she wrote “Ex-Factor,” and the video does nothing to help that sense of loss felt vicariously through her. As the beauty slinks around in slow motion from room to room, you can’t help but feel the internal struggle she’s going through. Allegedly, the lyrics are referencing the end of her relationship with fellow Fugees member, Wyclef Jean. “See I know what we’ve got to do. You let go, and I’ll let go too.” We’re not crying, you’re crying!
TLC - “Red Light Special”
When the ladies of TLC wanted to get down and dirty, they did it with the best of them. “Red Light Special” was exactly the type of slow jam you needed to listen to back in the day (as was the rest of the iconic CrazySexyCool). From the foreplay to the bumping uglies itself, “Red Light Special” covers it all — and has a super sexy video to go along with it. Leave it to three of the greatest R&B ladies of the decade to drop one of the sexiest feminist tunes of the ‘90s.
Aaliyah - “Are You That Somebody”
When you think of great R&B soundtracks from the ‘90s, you probably don’t think of Dr. Doolittle. Yes, the film with Eddie Murphy hilariously talking to animals also had some slow jams for the ages. Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” was the centerpiece of the whole thing, and there’s no denying it’s one of the great R&B songs and videos of the decade. On top of everything else, the video features both Timbaland — nearly a decade before today’s kids would know him from his resurgence with Justin Timberlake — and a hawk. It might not be the only time you see a bird of prey in an R&B video, but it’s the best one.
Ginuwine - “So Anxious”
From the genius who brought you “Pony,” (RIP Li’l Sebastian) came the original thirst trap. Complete with a pre-song phone call — on a flip phone, no less — “So Anxious” checks literally every box you’d expect from a great R&B video. Tight white tank top? Check. Dramatic watch glance? Check. Dreary gray skies? Check. Weird mirror reflection in which he sees himself way more done up than he actually is preceding a one-man dance battle? Double check. If only modern R&B tunes used the term “sexaholic” more often in the chorus.
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Top 5 Album Releases of the Week
This week, there are bunch of albums by artists who we haven't heard form in a while. First, there's Bon Iver, who are following up their 2012 self-titled record with 22, A Million. Regina Spector returns with her new album, Remember Us to Life. Banks is also back with her sophomore album, The Altar. French producer and DJ Mr. Oizo releases his new LP, All Wet. And finally, Belle Mare drops their debut album, Heaven Forget.
Find out more about this week's new releases below.
'22, A Million' - Bon Iver
Bon Iver haven't released a record in four years, which made many fans think that frontman Justin Vernon was done being front and center. He has been keeping himself busy. He's collaborated with the likes of James Blake, Kanye West and Francis and the Lights, and then there's his music festival Eaux Claires, which just celebrated its second year this past August. Needless to say, he hasn't been lying around. But thankfully, he got back into the studio with the band and created 22, A Million.
Unlike his melancholy 2008 LP, For Emma, Forever Ago and even the last record, this one shows just how Justin's past experiences with other artists and just the years have changed up his sound. Not only does he play with the capabilities of auto-tune on songs like "10 dEATtbREasT" and single, "33 “GOD,”" but also embraces the idea of flaws with the insertion of white noise, scratches and notes that might sound a lot like they were mashed together by accident. But it's these sonic risks that Bon Iver takes that show that the band isn't just breaking all the rules but also taking music to a place we've yet to hear it go -- till now. One thing that is refreshing to hear is Justin's natural voice on "8 (circle)."
While some may miss the straightforward balladeer ways of Bon Iver, 22, a Million brings you a new listening experience that might take some time to get used to. But if you stick with it, you're sure to love it.
'Remember Us to Life' - Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor has been quiet for the past four years following the release of her album, What We Saw From the Cheap Seats. And she returns with a collection of piano-driven tunes called Remember Us to Life. While she's known for her ivory-tinged melodies and delicate vocals, she takes some chances on this seventh album.
The album opens with the whimsical "Bleeding Heart," where her high notes float over synths. Then Regina takes her music to another level with "Small Bill$." Not only does is it quirky with all the heavy drums and quick violins sprinkled in the chorus, but it also shows a more upbeat side of the New York City singer. "The Trapper and Furrier" starts off as a poetic monologue and moves into a deep orchestral masterpiece as she sings a lyrical fable. She continues the musical drama with the atmospheric "Obsolete," where piano chords fill your ears as drums crash into it for an explosion of sound.
While Regina throws in a lot of strong sonic elements on Remember Us to Life, she ends on a lighter note with "The Visit" and thanks everyone for taking the time to listen to her tell her tales. And as the leader of this musical journey, she ends it on a pleasant note.
'The Altar' - Banks
While Banks broke into the scene with 2014's Goddess and showed us just how mysterious a 20-something can get, it looks like her sophomore effort, The Altar, shows us sides of Banks that we've never seen or heard before.
She introduced the new record with the unapologetic "Fuck With Myself," a tune about a dying relationship that she just doesn't want to be a part of anymore. Then, there's "Gemini Feed," that opens with Banks sound like she's in an empty room and 15 feet away from the mic. This bassy dance track picks up the pace and is another reflection of her strength on the album, which you also hear on "This Is Not About Us." She does bare it all on "Mother Earth," which is probably the most stripped down we'll ever hear from her. She replaces electronic sound effects for strings — lots of them — and her voice shines through perfectly. You'll also get to hear Banks' in her natural state on "To The Hilt," a piano-driven ballad that's ideal to listen to in a dimly lit room with a glass of wine in one hand and a lit cigarette in the other.
Banks may have been averse to social media and mysterious in person, but just listen to this record and you'll get a sense of who this singer has grown up to be.
'Heaven Forget' - Belle Mare
Following their 2013 EP, The Boat of the Fragile Mind, Belle Mare are finally releasing their debut full-length, Heaven Forget. Recorded at the iconic Electric Lady studio in New York City with producer Ben Baptie, the band, composed of Amelia Bushell and Thomas Servidone, have crafted a decade of songs that express the delicate care and fine-tune precision they have when it comes to music.
From the strings of bells on their single, "Cicada," to ambient orchestration on "In the Fall," Belle Mare's music will cause you to float into a more peaceful place, and you'll be more than happy to do so. "Dark of My Evening" is a little bit psychedelic and a little bit Fleetwood Mac while "Rehearsed Lines" has a jazz hue to it. Then there's "Feel You Against My Heart," which sounds like your in the middle of a neon-lit, smoky dance club. Heaven Forget has a variety of sounds that will make Belle Mare refreshing and make you want to hear more.
'All Wet' - Mr. Oizo
Quentin Dupieux, better known as Mr. Oizo, has been serving up house and electronic tunes since the 90s. And now he's back again with his sixth album, All Wet. Aside from being full of energy, Oizo teams up with a bunch of great artists who add their own flair to the tracks.
Charli XCX gives "Hand in the Fire" a sultry flair while Peaches is taking no prisoners on "Freezing Out." Phra tosses out the English on "No Tony," and Skrillex helps Mr. Oizo shows how bad society has gotten through sound with "End of the World." Each of the tunes have their own different nuances on tempos and sound sequences. But perhaps the most fun to listen to are "Your Liver" and the clap-happy "Low Ink." Mr. Oizo clearly has a winner on his hands. So if you're a fan of electronic or house music, All Wet is the perfect addition to your collection.
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Thursday, 29 September 2016
Kim Kardashian West Says Kanye West Has ‘No Hard Feelings’ Towards Taylor Swift
In the ongoing saga of the feud of our time, Kim Kardashian West, reality tv starlet and entrepreneur, who shared Taylor Swift’s phone conversation with Kanye West on Snapchat about his controversial song, “Famous,” would like you to know that she is really, really tired of talking about T. Swift.
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In an interview with Billboard, Kardashian West revealed she was “so over it” when it came to the Kimye-Taylor Swift drama, which has been building for the better part of the past seven years, and even asked, “Ugh, do we really have to talk about Taylor Swift?”
She did, however, say that Kanye didn’t really care about the notorious phone call and that he has “no hard feelings.”
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“If it were up to Kanye, it all would probably never have come out,” Kardashian West said. “He can handle it, he has no hard feelings. He doesn’t even really care. I just wanted to protect my husband. I saw him getting a lot of shit. It wasn’t even about a look or anything, or to have this feud — it was like, ‘OK, here’s the truth.’ Done. Let’s all move on. I feel like I don’t want to talk about her anymore.”
Read the full interview here.
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Flagging Flu-Shot Rate Worries CDC
Decline among vulnerable older adults is of particular concern
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Zayn Malik on Why He Hates the Celebrity Label
Zayn Malik—just Zayn to most—is no stranger to fame; after all, he was one-fifth of the world’s most popular boy band for five years, and now continues to court the spotlight with a high-profile solo music career while dating one of the most recognizable models on the planet. So it might surprise that he’s actually quite hesitant to throw himself into the ring of celebrity life.
One Direction’s Niall Horan Just Released an Emotional Solo Track
“I hate the word celebrity,” the “Pillowtalk” singer told Highsnobiety in a recent interview. “I think it’s a dangerous road to go down, thinking of yourself as a celebrity, because then you somehow automatically think that label makes you superior to other people. Some people just want to hang around you because they know your name, so they think that means they know you, and I can see through that bulls–t a mile off.”
Zayn’s look and ability to hit the high notes led him to the whirlwind of One Direction thanks to an appearance on Britain’s X Factor.
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“I don’t ever let myself take this for granted,” he said. He added that he’s been working in the studio on new music, although no release dates have been set. In the meantime, celebrity or not, you can usually find him glued to Gigi Hadid’s side.
This article originally appeared on TIME.com
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Hollywood Stars Describe Their Worst Jobs
Before they were actors and musicians, celebrities were just like us. Similar to how many non-famous folks were forced to work in retail or the food service industry before making a living doing something else, celebrities have those early jobs they'd like to forget about as well.
Lucky for us (and you), XUMO got this gem from Vanity Fair so we can see a whole bunch of big celebrities talk about the worst jobs they ever held. It's absolutely not something you'd want to miss.
Check out the video below, and stay tuned for more entertaining videos.
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HPV Vaccine More Effective Than Thought: Study
Prevents lesions that could cause cervical cancer by 50 percent, researchers say
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Alexa Wilding on 'Wolves': "It Was My Lifeline"
While many artists have said they've grown up around music, Alexa Wilding was really in the thick of it. With grandparents who were opera singers and her mom being an actress, performance and melodies were just part of her upbringing. However, it wasn't until she was 11 that the New York City singer-songwriter really felt like she got to know music.
"My parents split up, and my mom had a new younger boyfriend, who made mixtapes," she reveals to Myspace and admits to stealing one of them in the early '90s. "That's when I heard Kate Bush for the first time, and that exploded my consciousness. It was the most beautiful and weirdest music I've ever heard."
While that relationship eventually ended, she still refers to him as a friend. "He was the best," she says. "I can credit him, even though that relationship didn't work out. You just never know who's going to land in your life and deliver the gift of your future."
We had the chance to chat more about the making of her EP, Wolves, and how that helped her deal get through her son's cancer treatments. Find out more about Alexa Wilding below.
Hometown: New York City
Talk about the first song you ever wrote.
It was in high school, and it was about frames. I had just gotten glasses. It was about not being able to see the world without my glasses. And when I wore the glasses, I wished they were rose-colored glasses because the world would look better. I was an angst-ridden teenager so it was a song about glasses. I don't even wear them anymore.
So let's talk about Wolves. This is a personal one for you. How did working that help you cope with what going on in your personal life with one of your sons being diagnosed with cancer?
It was the tool. It was my lifeline, really. It was a six-month treatment that my son went through. It's pretty rough in the hospital. I've never been in that kind of environment. I just didn't know what to do. I'd sit in the dark while he was asleep, just staring outside the window. I was just in such a state of shock. We'd be there every week or two, and my husband and I would go back and forth between the boys. It wasn't until the second round of chemo therapy that I sat in the dark and realized, All right, that's it. I'm still a person. I'm a person that writes songs, and the only way I'm going to be able to get through this situation is if I turn to what it is I do.
And as a new mother, I had no time to write much. I wasn't even sure if I was even going to keep going with this, which, in retrospect, is a really scary thought. I had been doing this for so long. But that night I picked up a toy piano that we had during the day for my son, and songs just started pouring out. I realized that you don't really have a choice. When you're a creative person, you just have these things that you turn to. It's how you process the world. In order for me to process the world, I had to turn to my way of doing that.
It was quite an image. Our room overlooked the East River, and I would sit in at this deep window seat, cross-legged in my pajamas with this toy Casio piano. And even though it's the worst circumstances, I noticed the stars looking at the bridge and looking at the river — knowing I was going to get both of us out of there. It was an incredibly personal group of songs I wrote.
But the funny thing is, people thought the songs were about things I was going through. [But] actually the songs deal with a period of my life before I became a mother.
Oh wow.
So they were memories — this is going to sound so dramatic — but the last time in life that I've been free. So it was a specific tour I'd been on that was a long 23-city tour throughout the country. So it was really an escape. But of course, in reflecting on those times and telling those stories, I was able to be in the present. So that was an interesting experience.
You're very open about your feelings when it comes to your music and even this conversation. Were there any moments during the making of Wolves that you felt you were too vulnerable?
Yeah definitely. In "Wolves," I'm pointing my finger at someone who couldn't get it together to be in a relationship with me. I'm like, "I'm waiting! What's the problem?" That's a memory. Yeah, there's a song called "Road Song" that's about desiring someone that was taken, and that was a big deal for me — being a married woman with children. It was a memory, of course, from before. That was a big deal for me to write that song.
And likewise, there's a song on there called "Black," which is the short one where I just play piano. I think that's the only song on the record that directly addresses how I was feeling during Lou's treatment. Although it's about this room I used to know, I'm saying that I can't go there anymore. But there's this line that goes "Things go blacker and blacker and black and black." I tear up every time I hear that song because it was the most honest I was. I felt that I was descending into darkness. I'm a very cheerful person, so that was a big deal for me to put it out there. But I listen to it now and think it's beautiful.
And you recorded the music live. So do you feel that added more authenticity to the final product?
Absolutely. I was really nervous about expanding my sound into a full band. My last couple records were just me and a collaborator. We played everything. And so my producer Tom Beaujour said, "Let's do this the old fashion way. Let's get a bunch of people who play together all the time so they're used to each others' energy." And I've played with them before. So it was kind of a practical thing.
First of all, [Tom] thought I was out of my mind. I called him from the hospital. I was like, "Hey, I really want to come make a record." And he was like, "Right now?" And I told him,"Well, yeah between [treatment] cycles. His counts are up, and it would be nice to have a little break." [Laughs]
I was afraid that people would think that I was a selfish mother like, Shouldn't you be home and be with your son? But I would choose the days when he was doing well and could be with my mom and my husband. I really needed that space as a person. And I say to all new mothers, "You have to take care of yourself first before you can be there for your children." And for me that meant making a record. But we did have this logistical situation, which was that my son was in the middle of chemo. But that's how we got to doing it live. We only had two days. So Tim Foljahn, who plays guitar, I basically stole his band, and we're all friends. We have a good energy together, and we just played it out. And it was an exhilarating experience.
Now your son is well.
Yes.
Although they're young, does he and his twin brother know what you do?
Absolutely. They think that any female singer that comes on Spotify or the record player is mom, which just cracks me up. I'm like, "No, that's not mommy. That's Joni Mitchell. Thank you." They are music geeks. They're only three, but any chance they get, they'd grab my instruments. They learned to be gentle. And there's this look that they get. And I'm not touring with this record because they're still small. But I am playing locally as much as I can. And on the nights I have shows, they can tell that somethings up. It's like "Mommy's dressed up. She's leaving with all the instruments. Where is she going?" And the next morning after I had my first show a few months ago, they woke up and went, "How did it go?" It's so funny and cracks me up.
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Watch Spiritual Rez's "Together Always" Video Exclusively on Myspace!
Love is hard when you’re in a touring band. It’s an unsaid truth, but reggae-rockers Spiritual Rez bring it to the forefront on "Together Always." In the video, Spiritual Rez frontman Toft Willingham and reggae singer Hirie sing their unending devotion to each other before departing on tour.
“We had a blast filming the video. My brother, James Willingham III, filmed it. He’s a previous animator with credits on major films like Iron Man, The Hobbit and Avatar. Getting to work with him was rad. My wife Eleni edits all of our videos so the whole production was a family affair,” explains Willingham to Myspace.
“The plot of the song/video is one that most musicians and other traveling professionals experience: the stress of being separated from your significant other," Willingham continues. "Hirie plays the girl being left behind, which was hilarious since she's a touring musician herself. Her entire camp are amazing humans and it was a blessing to have her involved with the project. Once we had Hirie on the track, 'Together Always' became one of my favorite songs off of Setting in the West.”
Spiritual Rez's fourth studio record, Setting in the West, is set to be released October 7.
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Listen To Niall Horan's Solo Acoustic Ballad "This Town"
Niall Horan has officially begun his solo career. The One Direction member just released "This Town," an emotional look back at an old love from his hometown.
"And I remember everything," sings Horan. "From when we were the children playing in this fairground / Wish I was there with you now."
The Irish pop star announced the new song today on Twitter, saying that he wrote the song for his fans.
Been workin in the studio, wanted to share this song I just wrote with u guys. thank you for always being there https://t.co/LVIUAXi5PW
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) September 29, 2016
He co-wrote the song, which was produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia), with Jamie Scott, Mike Needle and Daniel Bryer.
“Thank you to all the One Direction fans for your love and support as always," said Horan in a statement. "I’m looking forward to the next part of this journey together."
But, of course, everyone has to ask: Is this the official demise of 1D?
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Spotify Is Considering Acquiring Soundcloud
The streaming music wars continue. In Spotify's latest move to battle rival Apple Music, the streamer is in "advanced talks" to buy Soundcloud according to the Financial Times (via Stereogum). The move would bring Soundcloud's huge user base of 200 million to Spotify.
Soundcloud, which allows any user — from the local musician to the major label star — to upload audio to the web, has been in financial straits lately. The online streaming service lost $70 million over the last two years, according to Consequence of Sound.
Considering Spotify's own financial difficulties, it's unclear whether this deal will go through. If it does, though, the acquisition could mean big changes for the music industry. After all, it's one of the primary platforms that musicians and websites (including this one) use to post music online.
We'll keep you updated.
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Zika Funding Approval: What Does This Mean?
Mosquito season may be ending in parts of the U.S., but public health officials say the additional resources will make a difference because the threat will not be measured in one cycle but in years.
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FDA Asks Public: What Is 'Healthy Food'?
Agency seeks input from Americans on defining what is considered nutritious
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Hot Flashes, Mood Woes?
Study found women who believed they had frequent episodes at night more likely to be mildly depressed
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'The Pill' May Raise Depression Risk
Study also ties hormonal patches, IUDs to greater antidepressant use, especially in teens
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Bruce Springsteen Says Kendrick Lamar & Kanye West are Two of His Favorite Artists
Bruce Springsteen may have more diverse musical tastes than you'd think. In a live Q&A with Apple exec Eddie Cue, the New Jersey rocker (and state hero) noted that he likes Green Day and U2 — and a couple of current rappers.
“I like Kendrick Lamar a lot. He’s intense. He’s a great rapper, very intense. I like Kanye West, I think Kanye West makes great records. I love his records. Those are just very, very creative, amazing records," said the 67-year-old to Cue (via Consequence of Sound).
It sounds like he should teach fellow rock legend Keith Richards, who doesn't understand hip-hop, about the genre's virtues.
Watch the entire interview with Springsteen, who is promoting his new memoir Born To Run, below.
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2nd Antibiotic Halves C-Section Infection Rate
Two medications are better than one, researchers say
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Americas Declared Free of Endemic Measles
Americas Declared Free of Endemic Measles
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High BP Might Affect Some Kids' Thinking Ability
But researchers noted that all of the children still tested within normal ranges
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A Happy Spouse May Keep You Healthy
Your husband or wife can encourage good lifestyle habits, researchers say
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Could Prescribed NSAIDs Raise Heart Failure Risk?
Study of millions of health records suggests an association, but can't prove cause-and-effect
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First 'Artificial Pancreas' for Type 1 Diabetes
Automated insulin delivery system will ease some of the burden of living with the condition
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Congress Agrees to More Zika Funding
Part of larger spending package to keep federal government running into December
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Zika May Be Passed on Through Tears, Sweat: Report
Doctors detail unusual case of infection at Utah hospital
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Crown the Empire Discusses Chasing Girls, Magic: the Gathering and Growing Up on Warped Tour
The boys of Crown the Empire triumphantly returned to the Warped Tour stage for the third year in a row. While they might be some of the youngest musicians in the festival lineup, their experiences on the road helped mold them professionally and artistically. Just in time for the release of their third studio album Retrograde, the band graduated from the smaller stage onto the main stage, demonstrating that dedication and appreciation yield success.
Myspace caught up with Crown the Empire’s vocalist Andrew Velasquez and drummer Brent Taddie to talk about personal growth and how they kept busy at Warped Tour this summer.
What was it that inspired you to become a musician?
Andrew Velasquez: I think it was just out of pure necessity. I didn’t do any sports or extracurricular activities at all growing up, so finding something that motivated me to want to create was a huge deal. Probably around middle school or high school was when I was turning into a piece of shit and doing things like getting angry for no reason. You know, typical teenage stuff. I’d always wanted to get into music. I had a babysitter at the time who had a boyfriend involved in the Warped Tour world, and he introduced me to a bunch of music. I got a bunch of weird, eclectic emo things like Green Day, the first Fall Out Boy album and stuff like that.
Brent Taddie: There was a lot music in my family. My uncles played in bands and things like that. I went to a KISS concert when I was super young and was able to see them side stage putting on their equipment. They were almost scary before I saw them in person, but being able to see them as actual people made me realize I could do this for a living. It seemed so surreal, but ever since I kept thinking that it was a possibility and I continued to strive for that.
How has your relationship with Warped Tour evolved over the years?
Velasquez: It’s awesome! This is our third year. Before our first time joining the tour, being here was the end-all-be-all goal as far as a young band’s aspirations go. It was the “Warped Tour would be the best thing of all time” kind of thinking. Finally becoming a part of it was an achievement or milestone for the band, but at this point we’re in the group and we’ve done it. We’re basically Warped Tour pros at this point.
Taddie: It’s cool to be one of the main attractions on Warped Tour this year. When we first started, we were on the Battle of the Bands stage. Now we’re being talked about and included in signings and things like that, so it’s great.
Andrew Velasquez
Which song is most meaningful for you to play live?
Velasquez: “Hologram” for sure for me, just because it’s brand new and we put a music video out for it. People are becoming more familiar with it, and it’s really starting to pick up. I love playing new songs
Taddie: I like “Zero,” which is also a new one and the first song we play live. I always like our first song no matter what because the energy felt upon immediately walking out is always a different kind of vibe than the rest of the set.
Which bands have you been most excited to watch grow alongside you at Warped Tour each summer?
Taddie: We’ve done Warped with Issues before. They’re awesome guys.
Velasquez: I See Stars is one. They’re just around the same age, and we’ve seen them mature a lot. They’d always be late on our club tours and it was funny because we understood what it was like to be a young band, but to see them come into their own and really doing their thing is really cool. Since we’re closer in age, we can talk as musicians and be like “Yo, be real with me, is this bad?” We’ve earned that respect from one another, and that’s come from us being friends and touring together so many times.
Brett Taddie
What’s one of your guilty pleasures?
Velasquez: I don’t feel guilty about it, but I’ve been chasing a lot more chicks. I’m recently single and have been motivated all summer by just chasing girls around. It’s always pretty fun, and I haven’t gotten to do that in a while
Taddie: I play Magic: the Gathering. I don’t really tell a lot of people about that, but I like to play that a lot.
(Velasquez: “You don’t just play it, you’re really good!”)
Taddie: I’ve played since I was a kid, and it’s always been something that I’ve been passionate about. If we have a Friday off, that’s usually when the tournaments are, so Hayden [Tree] and I will sneak off and play a tournament. It’s pretty fun.
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5 Magazines We Loved as Kids
Not to sound too much like an old man yelling at a cloud, but for those of us who are of a certain age, we didn’t have a fancy internet to entertain us when we were kids. What we did have, however, was a plethora of incredible magazines.
Yes, we’d eagerly await the mailman’s arrival to see if he, or she, had something with our name on it, something in the form of a publication JUST FOR US!
Here are five such publications we remember having subscriptions to back in the day.
Zillions
Originally named Penny Power, Zillions was Consumer Reports for kids. Not only did it have product reviews and comparisons of brands, both major and discount, Zillions dealt with kid-related money issues, like how to make money when you’re a kid; how to save money and how to figure out a budget when your entire income comes from allowance, mowing lawns and babysitting.
Today, if we want a review of a product we go on Amazon, sift through hundreds of random folks’ thoughts on the latest vacuum cleaner and try to determine if HugoLovesSloths84 really knows his shit. Personally, I’d still prefer to read this gorilla’s thoughts on binders (side note: I don’t think the gorilla was an actual reviewer).
Sports Illustrated For Kids
Sports reporting without the steroids, sexual assault and other controversies that surround far too many athletes, Sports Illustrated For Kids was (and I assume, still is) the perfect magazine for kids who love sports. It gave us everything we wanted; shielded us from some of the realities we didn’t need to know about yet and allowed us to have our heroes.
(Fun fact: The young girl on the cover of the issue above is none other than Jennifer Morrison (House, How I Met Your Mother, Once Upon a Time)!)
Each issue came with a poster, and I remember having the two sided Bo Jackson poster on my bedroom wall (one side was baseball, one side was football). A Kirby Puckett poster hung proudly, as well.
There were also nine trading cards per issue. As a child, I sent the card of hockey superstar Brett Hull to him, care of the St. Louis Blues, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a letter asking for an autograph, and he sent the card back signed! Thanks, Brett!
Ranger Rick
Before there were cat videos on YouTube, or even animals knockin’ boots (Boots? Hooves? Paws?) on the Discovery Channel, there was Ranger Rick, and our childhoods were better for it.
Ranger Rick (which, thankfully, still exists) brought us one step closer to the animals we wanted to know more about, and it’s a good thing it did, because with the exception of dissection, animals aren’t exactly a topic taught in school. Oh sure, there’s the occasional field trip to the zoo, but if we wanted to know more about animals, it was usually a self-study thing. Ranger Rick put us on that path to knowledge. Plus, sometimes there would be pictures of tiger cubs, or otters, and who doesn’t love the occasional cuteness overload?
Nintendo Fun Club News
Before there was Nintendo Power, there was Nintendo Fun Club News. Basically a stripped down version of what would eventually be Nintendo Power, this magazine was probably most gamers’ first video game related read. Walk-throughs, previews, reviews and the like were in this slim, but useful, publication.
Sure, it was basically an extended advertisement for Nintendo, but we didn’t care. It helped us get through games, and, at one point, featured Mike Tyson on the cover.
Simpsons Illustrated
Simpsons Illustrated only lasted 10 quarterly issues, but if you were a Simpsons fan, it was a dream come true. Not only did it have fun Simpsons related material, it also had in-depth interviews, and real news related to the show.
The legacy of Simpsons Illustrated is that it led to the establishment of Bongo Comics Group, which was founded by Matt Groening in 1993. The company publishes comics related to The Simpsons, Futurama and SpongeBob SquarePants.
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8 Most Inappropriate Kidz Bop Covers
As I’m sure all of you know, Kidz Bop is the unholy creation that features children singing current pop hits. With over 30 albums in their catalog, the franchise has sold millions, while making parents, and pretty much anyone who’s a fan of music, question whether life is worth living.
Most of the time, if a song Kidz Bop is covering has suggestive lyrics, they’ll change those lyrics to make the song more kid friendly. That said, they don’t change every questionable lyric, and sometimes the changed lyrics aren’t that much better.
After combing through their extensive musical archive, and listening to far more Kidz Bop songs than any human being should, I found the eight most inappropriate Kidz Bop covers. Brace yourself, you aren’t gonna believe your ears.
Selena Gomez - "Come & Get It"
I don’t know who thought it would be a good idea to have kids sing, “When you’re ready come and get it,” and, “you ain’t gotta worry, it’s an open invitation / I’ll be sittin right here real patient,” but I hope whoever is behind this is doing time in a maximum security prison.
Hinder - "Lips of an Angel"
A song about lusting after an ex-lover, and contemplating infidelity, is exactly the kind of thing you want kids to sing, right? Apparently someone thought so, and that same someone thought there was nothing wrong with a children’s chorus singing, “My girl’s in the next room / sometimes I wish she was you.”
Uncle Kracker - "Follow Me"
Another song about infidelity, Kidz Bop actually changed a few of the lyrics of “Follow Me,” most notably altering “a ring” to “my ring,” to eliminate the infidelity part of the song. That said, their version of “Follow Me” still includes children singing, “I’ll be the one to tuck you in at night,” and, “I know you’re feeling guilty / and I’m well aware / but don’t you look ashamed / cuz I’m not scared.”
Yeah, we need a shower to wash those lyrics off of us, too.
Joe - "I Wanna Know"
After a soloist sings, “I wanna know what turns you on,” a children’s chorus follows with, “so I can be all that and more,” and we all throw up a little bit in our mouths.
Evanescence - "Bring Me to Life"
Easily the darkest song Kidz Bop has ever covered, lyrics like, “Bid my blood to run,” and, “save me from the nothing I’ve become” are more than a little disturbing coming from a group of children.
Beyonce - "Single Ladies"
Leaving aside the fact that the chorus of, “If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it,” ends up being a call for child marriage, the lyric, “Just cried my tears, for three good years,” ends up being hilarious, as three years is likely one quarter of the child singer’s entire life.
Justin Timberlake - "Cry Me A River"
The third song referencing infidelity on this list, and one of the best post-breakup songs of all-time, “Cry Me A River,” with lyrics like, “You don’t have to say, what you did / I already know, I found out from him / Now there’s just no chance, for you and me, there’ll never be / And don’t it make you sad about it,” is vomit-inducing coming from a child.
Britney Spears - "Toxic"
“The taste of your lips / I’m on a ride / You’re toxic, I’m slipping under / with a taste of poison paradise / I’m addicted to you / Don’t you know that you’re toxic?”
Hearing children sing this will make you long for the innocence of when kids simply played spin the bottle.
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Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Kim Kardashian West Can Handle Your Criticism, Thank You Very Much
Kim Kardashian West has no time for haters, and she really could care less about what Internet trolls have to say about her. Kardashian West was interviewed by Bravo host Andy Cohen at The Girls’ Lounge dinner Tuesday night in New York City and opened up about learning to grow a thicker skin.
“I used to look at everything and anything and have Google Alerts and just get so upset and go home and cry after something mean being said,” she said. “And now there is nothing anybody can say that can even rattle me.”
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She said she’s proud of her ability to let things roll off her back, but “it’s a little bit sad that that’s the time you live in that people can say the meanest, nastiest things and you can be ok with it.”
Kardashian West thanked husband Kanye West for his invaluable life lessons.
Kate Middleton Has Worn The Same Boots for 12 Years
“My husband has definitely taught me to be my most authentic self and not care what other people think,” she said. “I think I was a people pleaser before.”
Discussing what she hoped to teach daughter North, she said, “I just want her to be a kind person.”
This article originally appeared on TIME.com
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Miley Cyrus Thinks She Was ‘Probably the Least Paid Person’ on Hannah Montana
Ever since leaving Disney, Miley Cyrus has made it her mission to be famously unfiltered. In a new interview with Elle, the newest Voice judge gamely opened up about her past as Hannah Montana, the alter ego that launched her to tweenage stardom in the 2000s.
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“I did not grow up spoiled in any way. I just wanted to be on TV,”she told Elle. “I mean, at one point—they’ll probably kill me for saying it—I was probably the least paid person on my [Hannah Montana] cast because I didn’t know any better. I was just like, I can be on Disney! Yeah, I want to do it! My name was Miley on my show, but I didn’t own my name—we didn’t think about that.” Cyrus added that her parents ultimately helped surround her with people who enabled her to gain more control of her career, for which she doesn’t have a makeup artist. (In the Kardashian era, that’s a headline-worthy admission.)
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“Mostly, I tell people, Don’t wear makeup,” she said, “I mean, I cover my zits, but besides that, I don’t really wear it. And Alicia [Keys] doesn’t really wear it. But she’s got a makeup artist and I don’t.” Stay being Miley.
This article originally appeared on TIME.com
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Daniel Radcliffe Thinks There’s One Big Difference Between Donald Trump and Voldemort
Daniel Radcliffe may not be able to vote in the upcoming presidential election but he knows where he stands on the Harry Potter-related issues.
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During a recent interview with Sky News at the Empire Live film festival, the 27-year-old actor was asked for his take on J.K. Rowling tweeting that “Voldemort was nowhere near as bad” as Donald Trump. “I sort of think Donald Trump might not be as ideologically pure as Voldemort,” he said. “My thing on Trump is that he feels like more of an opportunist — like I don’t know how much of this stuff he’s saying he actually, really, really believes.”
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However, Radcliffe went on to clarify that this difference doesn’t mean that he doesn’t believe Rowling wasn’t onto something. “But that comparison is certainly not without its merits,” he said.
Daniel Radcliffe has revealed why Donald Trump and Voldemort aren't so similar to @SkyCinema's Craig Dillon https://t.co/xiUe9BPc40
— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 27, 2016
This article originally appeared on TIME.com
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New Lion King Is Officially In the Works From Disney
Can you feel the excitement today? Disney officially announced Wednesday that a live-action version of the animated classic The Lion King is in the works, directed by The Jungle Book’s Jon Favreau.
Here’s Definitive Proof That Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch Are Obsessed With Each Other
The beloved 1994 children’s movie starring Simba, Mufasa, and various animal kingdom friends (and enemies) is one of Disney’s most long-lasting and lucrative hits, raking in nearly $969 million over its lifetime, according to Disney’s announcement. (When you add in its wildly successful stage adaptations, The Lion King has grossed more globally than any other film, Broadway show, or entertainment title “in box office history,” the company contends.) This new take on the musical cartoon follows in the footsteps of other entries in Disney’s animated library that have been transformed into live-action masterpieces: the upcoming Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson, last year’s Jungle Book, and previously, the fairy tales of Cinderella and Maleficent, and Pete’s Dragon.
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Favreau, who is uniquely prepared for this franchise given his experience with the animal-centric Jungle Book remake, has been behind blockbusters like Iron Man and the ever-popular holiday movie Elf, too. No release date or further details on casting have yet been announced.
Excited for my next project 🦁👑
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) September 28, 2016
This article originally appeared on TIME.com
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The Weeknd Says Goodbye to the Old in 'Starboy' Video
The Weeknd's new single, "Starboy," has only been out for a few days, and it's already broken the record for "most release weekend streams ever." And to top it all off, he's back with the visual for the new song.
And yes, my friends, the signature hair is gone. With a sharp fade going on, The Weeknd goes for a relaxed edgy cool as he dances around his apartment holding a neon cross. While he busts a groove, he also says goodbye to the old him by breaking platinum records, awards and even framed posters of himself throughout the flat with that neon cross. Following his cleanup job, he takes it to the bedroom where he seems to also do some spring cleaning in the closet. The visual ends with The Weeknd and some random panther with glowing eyes driving away in a sports car.
See the dark yet visually interesting video below. And his new album, Starboy, will be out on November 25 via XO/Republic Records.
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Ketamine May Treat Migraine, Chronic Pain
Ketamine, typically thought of as an anesthesia medicine, is stirring interest among pain management specialists as a way to treat migraines and chronic pain.
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Listen to Juicy J and Kanye West's Collab, "Ballin"
Juicy J is back and teamed up with Kanye West on his new single, "Ballin." Following his 2013 debut album, Stay Trippy, the Three 6 Mafia rapper wants everyone to know that he's heading to the top and won't let anyone stop him from doing it.
"See us Gd up, money talks, speak up / Sleep, what for? / I get some rest when I croak / I want a new island to dock my new boat / I went to the action and bought me a chopper / Now I need a new helipad for my home," he delivers on the mid-tempo beat.
Meanwhile Kanye has a small role on the track and takes the reigns on the hook. "Ballin" is part of Juicy J's upcoming album, Rubba Band Business: The Album, set to release this winter.
Listen to the track below.
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Stream Peter Wise's Without You Here' EP Exclusively On Myspace!
Top notch, introspective songwriting ties Peter Wise's new EP Without You Here together. The seven tracks explore lots of ground, from R&B jams ("Denial") and electropop soarers ("On The Ground") to piano ballads ("Go On"). But it's a coming-of-age tale at its heart. And a good one, too.
We spoke with Wise about his musical background, his writing process and his favorite track on the EP. Stream Without You Here exclusively on Myspace and read on.
What was the inspiration for the EP?
I wanted to make something that was less a collection of songs — as EP’s usually are — and more a body of work that felt like a cohesive, creative whole. The first single I released, "On The Ground," is a statement about young adulthood, and the struggle I think most people feel in transitioning out of adolescence and into one’s early twenties. The EP as a whole reflects that struggle through the lens of an unraveling relationship.
What is your writing process like?
My writing process fluctuates a lot. When I started out writing songs I always started with the music. I would listen to what the music was telling me to write about, and then come up with corresponding lyrics and a melody. I still often begin with an idea or a title and build the song around that, but I’ve found myself more and more having a lyric idea first and the adding the music. I’d say the songs on this EP split evenly between starting with the music and starting with the lyrics. I find it very beneficial to be continuously tinkering with the creative process, so am always working to push myself in how I piece a song together
How did "Denial" come together?
Some songs come immediately and some songs come together in parts, and "Denial" was definitely the latter. I actually came up with the the musical idea for "Denial" a good two years ago or so. I wanted to combine the feel of a modern, Pharrell’s inspired r&b / pop song with some Eagles / Steely Dan inspired chords and 70’s harmonies. It took me awhile to figure out what direction to take the song, and it wasn’t until I had the title idea of “denial” that the lyrics started to take shape. I actually wrote the lyrics in two different stints of traveling, the second of which was on a plane to Tokyo of all places, so a lot of years and a lot of miles went into the creation of “Denial”.
Do you have a favorite song on the record?
Songwriting has always been a therapeutic endeavor for me, and ultimately is the reason why I write music, so I have a pretty personal relationship with every song that sees completion. However to answer the question, right now I would say "Go On." It’s a song I wasn’t sure I wanted to include on the EP as it’s not the most uplifting track that’s ever been made, and doesn’t really hide what it’s saying. But there’s a vulnerability in both the song and the production which I’ve never ventured towards, and I’m proud of the fact that it’s more blunt, more explicit, and less opaque than anything I’ve released.
What’s next for you?
I’m celebrating my EP with a show in NYC at The Bowery Electric this Friday night. After that I’ll be out in LA doing a couple shows, before returning to the northeast for some more shows this fall. I’m also working on a lot of new material which I’m hoping to start releasing in the winter / spring of 2017, so stay tuned!
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Janelle Kroll Sings Heady Dance Tracks
Janelle Kroll’s EP Outsider, out this Friday, already has a few certified hits. “FVR” is a bouncy, hook-laden jam. When Kroll released it, she also came out with a Yoko Ono-type performance art instruction of what the song was about ("collect the bits of nostalgia from when you were together.../crumpled receipts/ticket stubs/reasons to stay/reasons to go/take a photo or else it didn't happen. DO NOT POST PHOTO"), which just proves how cerebral of a songwriter she is. (Although, in simpler terms, she says of "FVR," “That song is a reflection of the happy couples I see walking down the streets of my neighborhood at 11am on Saturday morning."
“24 hrs,” written and produced with Penguin Prison and Andy Seltzer, is another get-your-butt-on-the-dancefloor track; the kind of song you’d want to be listening to when watching the sunrise with your friends after a full night of partying. Ironically, it’s an ode to alienation and disengagement in big cities — not exactly the kind of vibe you’d expect from the club hits Kroll sings on.
Yes, club hits. If you think Kroll's voice is infinitely familiar, it's because she was the voice on Dennis Ferrer’s “Mind Ur Step,” Autograf’s “Metaphysical,” and Moon Boots’ “Utopia.” In 2014, she went on tour with Big Data as lead vocalist. She also released a fan-fucking-tastic cover of Joni Mitchell's "Down to You" as a dance track. On her EP, Kroll is finally able to introduce an aesthetic all her own; she dubs her sound “dependent music.” What’s that? “I sing about emotional dependencies,” she says.
Hometown: Chicago
Homebase: New York City
What did you grow up listening to?
As a kid I listened to a lot of what my mom listened to, plenty of pop/R&B. The '90s were such an incredible time for strong female voices so there was plenty of contemporary inspiration. The pop balled hit its peak then, ya know? And feminist perspectives were in pop music! I also loved watching old movie musicals. And then a great deal of music discovery was through MTV and VH1. Music videos were at their peak. I would go home from school and immediately turn on TRL.
Did you always know you wanted to be a singer?
The eureka moment happened when I was six. I was in a play called When I Grow Up and in the opening song each person declared what profession they wanted. When we were assigning lines, I threw my hand in the air with great certainty and said ‘A SINGER.’ I didn't know I would be writing my own songs too.
Why is your song “FVR” called that? What was your inspiration for it?
Because the song is fire [laughs], but seriously I would say sonically it's inspired by Michael Jackson. And in the song I'm exploring the theme of romantic commitment, which seems like such a novel idea these days. Relationships require work, and this song is a celebration of two people hashing out their issues together instead of taking the easy way out.
And the rest of your EP?
Emotional in/dependence, nostalgia, longing for connection, being alone and feeling complete, being surrounded by others and feeling lonely. I like contrasts. If there's no sense of conflict there's no reason to write. The darkness needs the light.
Talk about the first time you realized you wanted to sing and perform for others.
When I was in kindergarten we went trick or treating AT THE MALL (because apparently that's what you do in the suburbs in the '90s), and I stood up on my chair in the food court and sang "Part of That World" from The Little Mermaid. I wasn't even Ariel for Halloween, by the way.
What about your transition to being a songwriter? Do you remember the first song you ever wrote?
When I was about 10 I wrote a song called "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" that was an interpolation of the Jackie DeShannon song... I sped up the tag and made my own verses. The concept was that love is omnipresent. The song itself was pretty cheesy, but the sentiment was there. My friends and I performed it a cappella at my friend Nikki's house for her parents. It may or may not have been an overlooked hit record sung by what could have been the next generation of Spice Girls.
Who are your musical heroes and why do they inspire you?
Oh man, this question is very difficult for me to answer! My heroes are my heroes either because they are unabashedly themselves, they've had prolific careers and evolved over time, or a certain album is a part of my DNA now. Some of them include: Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Lou Reed, Roberta Flack, Kanye West, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Janet Jackson, St. Vincent, Arthur Russell, Stevie Wonder and Dinah Washington.
What's your songwriting process like?
It's much like throwing paint against a wall or doing a jigsaw puzzle blindfolded. My favorite way to write is when a producer gets a basic beat going and then I just improvise until we like something. I love pulling ideas out of thin air. Writing to a pre-made track can be too constraining.
What's the best part of being a musician for you?
All that I want is to make music that affects people. So when I see that happening because someone says they've been streaming my song or someone comes up to me after a show, it's a reminder that I’m on the right path and the energy going into the music is reverberating beyond me.
On a "career" level though, the best part has been those moments when in a glimmer of a way I’m in the same sentence as my idols. Playing Lollapalooza was surreal... probably the greatest homecoming I could imagine. The other week I shared a bill at Webster Hall with another hero of mine, Corrine Bailey Rae. It's getting to be more of an actualization than a distant dream.
If you were a hashtag, what would you be?
#AreYouAnOutsider
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