kanye

If I were to propose to boycott Kanye West after his incredibly stupid outburst on the VMA's the other evening, it would not affect my life at all. Kanye has always been a no-talent hack with songs for school kids. I always think of him as the new Diddy, someone who rips off samples and makes millions off of other peoples' talent. I also partially credit him with the demise of hip-hop, and I vow to spend part of my day listening to old Nas albums just to relish in decent hip hop that doesn't infect the airwaves. Besides being a major jerk, Kanye wears clown clothes and starts ridiculous trends, acts like an ass 9 out of ten times and oh yeah, he makes pretty young girls cry.
If I had kids, I would not let my children listen to his junky music and they would be much better off because of it. Lots of us tuned in to award shows in the late 80's and 90's looking for bad outfits and off-color remarks during acceptance speeches, but this was taking it a little too far. Perhaps he was trying to out-shine Lady Gaga, and in some respects he did, but not in a good way. Kanye, stay off the airwaves, stop making music and go hide in a cave until you learn to act like a man, because all you've proved over the last 5 years is you are nothing but a big, ugly baby.

Beyonce deserves major props for being such a classy lady, passing the torch to a new young person who is deserving of the awards that the people voted for.

Coincidence? I think not.

This week, three major networks unveiled a similar type of comedy-news, each anchored by a prominent black comedian. Last week, if you recall, our country's first black president was also elected.
Was the media aware that Obama was to become our next president, or were they taking a gamble. Is making fun of black people more acceptable when a black person does it? Because, judging on what I've seen so far, that is exactly where they are taking this. Sometimes I really, truly believe that it is the media that runs this country.
CNN has the very un-funny D.L. Hughley anchoring, D.L. Hughley Breaks the News, and Bill Bellamy has a new show on BET. But the creme de la creme lies with the very talented David Alan Grier's new show Chocolate News.
I tried to watch DL Hughley last night, but it's a snoozer. He's never been very funny and I'm not sure what CNN is trying to do by hiring a half-rate comic to anchor a comedy show on a news channel. Perhaps they want a piece of the John Stewart pie. The only thing that kept me riveted to Hughley's show for the ten minutes I could last, was looking at his train-wreck of a face. DL Hugley has gotten some major face-work and has ended up looking like a cross between Diana Ross and a billy goat. You can plainly see the eye-tuck, the cheek implants and the botoxed forehead, so if you like looking at future disasters then this could be a very interesting show for you.
I probably won't give Bill Bellamy the time of day. I never watched any of those Rush Hour movies and don't think I would even get most of his references.
But David Alan Grier! I've been waiting for him to come out with his own show since the days of Living Color and finally it's has arrived. David Alan Grier's skits are so wrong they're right and I cannot tell you how hard I laughed during his latest post-election show. Highly recommended.
So that sums up the weekly review of all the recent 'news-comedy' shows that have emerged with the new president. Even if Barack doesn't take this country in a new direction, at least the media is attempting to do their part.

Is she or isn't she?

As my partner cozied up in bed late last night, he whispered in my ear, "Jennifer Aniston is pregnant with John Mayer's baby!" My dreams were filled with thoughts of espionage and when I awoke the question still remained. Is Jennifer Ansiston finally going to be a mom? I trolled the scroll on CNN while watching the morning news, and searched People's daily headlines, but to no avail. Sure I found some unreliable sources that claimed it as fact, but until E news or People tells me so the question still remains: Is she or isn't she?

Karl the Teddy Bear

My fashion roots don't run as deep as they did a year or two ago, but that doesn't stop me hearing the latest news about Karl Lagerfeld. If you know me well, you know that he gives me the creeps. Steiff, A German teddy bear company has released a limited-edition Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear running oh, a measly 1500 dollars. Have you hugged your freaky-looking Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear today? Do I want one? you bet.
What's next, a Michael Jackson bear? Liz Taylor? Let's make Teddy Bears out of all the freaks of the fashion world.

Glenn Beck vs the Environment

This morning I awoke to the awful sounds of the Glenn Beck morning show bellowing from the radio. Beck, the old curmudgeon who rules the rednecks with an AM radio show and nightly television show, decided, like a confused teen hitting puberty, that it would be funny, even cool, to offset the DNC party's pledge to be environmentally friendly at this years' convention. Beck had his wife on the radio as she promised to drive at least 90 extra miles this week while she ran around the house plugging in all sorts of electronics, while his hick-listeners jumped on the band wagon and stupidly called in telling America what they are doing to offset the energy saved by the DNC.
Really Glenn, what are you, twelve? Your stupid listeners, many who can't even afford their electric bill, are literally eating every word you feed them, while they can't even fill afford to fill their gas tanks. Not everyone makes millions like you Glenn and can afford this type of irresponsible behavior. Is this the best you can do?
But hey, if it stops those damn liberals who cares what damage we do, right? When I listen to you Glenn, you remind me of the class clown in high-school that everyone laughed at. I feel sorry for you, you stupid clown.

sick days in the summer

There's arguably nothing worse than a summer cold. Everyone else you know is frolicking around enjoying the last lazy days of summer while you are stuck inside trying to get well again.
Thus was how my week began, a sore throat and sinus headache, most likely caused by lack of substantial breakfasts and working overtime.
The best thing about being sick, anytime, is taking advantage of all those movies you've DVR'd. Movies that your boyfriend would never, in a million years, attempt to enjoy.
This week I finally got to watch Romi and Michelle: In the Beginning which I had recorded months ago and was not disappointed. I now have a new-found appreciation for Katherine Heigl who does a wicked job of playing a major air-head. Kudos!I also had a second-viewing of Reality Bites, which was just as good as the 1st, and the original 1970's version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers with very handsome Donald Sutherland.
So I apologize for not keeping up with my blogs this week, but rest-assured I was getting some much-needed rest and quality viewing time while on my couch.

tooting my own horn

Tonight on the Green Network, Miley Cyrus was talking about her "eco-friendly lyrics" to her new song!? I mean, I guess it's cool that she's influencing all these young teeny-boppers to be environmentally conscious and all, but the girl works for Disney! I told you the Green Network was lame.
Eco living is quickly becoming a really crazy insane trend that is catching on like rapid fire, which is great but we know how trends go. People turn their backs on it, they move on, the trend fades to ridicule. Which is what I wish would happen to Miley Cyrus.

Vegan shoes for classy gals

Natalie Portman was on Project Runway as a guest judge to pump up her new upscale vegan shoe line. Follow the link here.
Just today yet another pair of cheap vegan shoes I recently purchased fell to pieces and reinforced my need for some quality shoes.
Thanks Natalie!

Gwyneth Relates

Remember a few years ago when Gwyneth Paltrow came out and openly admitted she was macrobiotic? (ahh the horrors!) Remember when she had the Chinese Cupping all down her back with an-open backed dress? (I've done it, it's awesome and I can totally understand why she wanted to show that off, that's a lot of stagnation!)
Well, Gwyneth has long been viewed as kind of an enigma in Hollywood, she's a bit quirky a bit off, kind of new age, experimental and eats weird stuff. Well, not anymore, Gwyneth has returned to eating fish and dairy and admits she has unhealthy vices. Read the article here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20200197,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines
I'm kind of disappointed. I can take or leave most of her movies, though I liked Sliding Doors and Sylvia, she really stood out as someone in Hollywood that didn't give a shit, someone I could relate to, not that I'd given it much thought beyond today, someone kind of in tune with herself. I think it's because she had kids. Kids change people, they tend to eat more sugar and more junk food, in general, I mean I don't have statistics to back it up, but it's a well-founded theory based on the vast array of parents I've come to know over the years. A dietary observation, if you will.
Anyway Gwyneth shows off that she's normal, kind of, in this article and I'm really disappointed that she eats dairy.

The Demise of Pop Culture

OK, let's talk about the Grammy Awards. Last night I flipped through and ended up watching Fergie's performance with John Legend. How do these duets, these match-ups occur? Legend has talent, actually, but he was overshadowed by that drag queen Fergie and her horrible voice. Let's talk about Fergie. She started out, like Britney, on a dance show for kids, in Canada. Fergie quickly went from child star to meth addict. She was later picked up by the Black-Eyed Peas, who needed a girl to increase album sales, and was known for booty dancing and an occasional "hoot hoot" or back-up refrain. Suddenly, a la Gwen Stefani, Fergie also has a solo album that is aimed at 12 year old girls. Where did we make that jump, where in her career did Fergie think she was able to make a solo album with that croaking voice and her inane lyrics? What lemmings actually thought it was good? Good enough to merit a spot on the Grammy stage? That's the problem folks. Americans eat whatever is thrown at them, whether it tastes good or not. You get my point? Fergie should not have been on that stage last night, in a gown, trying to sing, and with John Legend no less. And to top it all off, she's not hot. She's just not.
In other embarassing Grammy news, Amy Winehouse won a bunch of awards. why? Dunno, couldn't tell you. She has the voice of a dying cow, her eyes were glazed over like a feelingless soul and her music, well...is it really music? My cat could have done a better job. There is nothing there, no talent, nothing new. No reason as to why she should have won awards. Who makes these decisions anyways.

Hip Hop died last night on that stage when Will I. Am came out wearing a Liberace suit and started singing Frank Sinatra. I could literally see Tupac, Biggie, Old Dirty Bastard and Eazy E rolling over in their graves, clutching their eyes and holding their ears.

What a grand ole disappointment, as usual.

My view on The View

Did Barbara Walters really say that? Did she say, on national television, that she'd "do" Faith Hill's husband Tim McGraw? She sure did, you can be sure of that. Faith Hill now has the complete and utter right to bitch-slap Ms. Walters. Since when do grown women say that to other grown women, and you can bet Barbara and Faith didn't really know each other all that well prior to the recent comment. Again, I ask myself, what kind of society do we live in? Especially when renowned interviewers like Walters stoop down to the lowest, low level. Let's also not ignore how absolutely disgusting that image really is.
Oh Barbara, you should just step down from your post at the View. It has become nothing but a joke, and with conservative Elizabeth Hasselback spewing comments nearly as ignorant as Ann Coulter it won't be long before trouble again brews on The View.