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From The Editor: Many, many months ago I joked with Gawker's Richard Lawson that I was going to post eco-friendly alt-band The Samples' "Feel Us Shaking" as one of our daily aurals. I held off for a few reasons. First, even though I love this song, I have to admit it kind of sucks - the rhymes are trite, singer Sean Kelly's voice can be a bit grating and the sentiment simply seems outdated. Second, there's no engaging music video for this track, which came out in 1989, and I didn't know how people would feel about a seagull flying around and waves crashing. Upon further reflection, however, I can't imagine more appropriate imagery for this sappy song. I've gone ahead and included the lyrics down below, although secretly hope you all know the words already. (PS: While we're on the subject of good/bad 1990s music - does anyone out there remember a small folk band called Aunt Betsy? I once had their tape (!) and lost it. If any of you kids know what I'm talking about, email me. I would be thrilled!) |
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Ahhh! Those of you in New York know that it's like watery hell outside, which can put quite the damper on a morning. Hopefully British musician Frankmusik's "3 Little Words" can help shake, rattle and roll you into a good mood. (Not as much as hearing those three little words, but it's a start!) If you like this track, head on over to Arjan Writes, where you can download your very own copy. Yay for sharing! |
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And our colleague Whitney Little, who writes for Mollygood, does not approve: "The song, "Keeps Gettin' Better," is enjoyable enough; the video, not so much… What happened to Xtina? Did popping out a child turn her into some weird robot?" Ouch. |
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» In Demand…
Rome's women have been going ga-ga over openly gay actor Cheyenne Jackson and want to get in his pants. Who wouldn't? [NY Post] |
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If you haven't been paying attention or have been in a coma, Prop 8 hopes to overturn the California Supreme Court's decision that gay folk deserve the right to marry. It's a really nasty little piece of electoral garbage, so a very big thank you for your support, Sam! I have a big gay hug with your name written all over it! [Image] |
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Milligan, whom some of you may recognize as the heartthrob Ethan on 90210, once recorded some sort of video in which he described Elvis as the "king of homos," which obviously isn't true. Everyone knows that's Elton. Anyway, Milligan's given the joke some thought and now feels totally bad about it, so he's written another blog apologizing to all the gays and straights and everyone in-between: To all my readers, gay, straight, bi, still deciding: I'm truly sorry and deeply embarrassed by this. My personal views on homosexuality and bisexuality and sexuality in general are so far from the dark place where these kinds of hateful terms come from and are not at all reflected accurately by such a statement. Especially now, when same-sex marriage is such a big issue in the US, I feel the days when jokingly calling someone a "homo" or saying "that's gay" are simply over. Apology accepted, Milligan - although we were never really offended because we had never read your blog. Still, it's the thought that counts and all that jazz… |
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But now Kidd has a new book out, on the portrayal of Bruce Wayne overseas. Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan looks amazing and everyone should check it out, post-haste. In case you needed any more urging, here is an interview with Chip, describing his love of all things bat-related. |
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From the editor: I'm a bit down today, but Republica's "Drop Dead Gorgeous" always picks me up. Hopefully it will do the same for you on this Monday afternoon. Only a few more hours of work to go, reader! |
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Electronic duo Psapp (pronounced "sap") like to describe their childlike melodies as "toyonica," which they fully exploit for this track, "The Monster Song." |
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"Any television person who sees the numbers when she appears on anything would say Sarah Palin would be great," said veteran morning-show producer Steve Friedman, citing the double-digit ratings gains her appearances on "Saturday Night Live" and "CBS Evening News" generated. "The passion she has on each side, love and hate, makes television people say, 'Wow, imagine the viewership.'" |
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Let's all learn a lesson from Melba Moore's 1983 hit, "Keepin' My Lover Satisfied." |
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A friend of ours was singing Eddie Money's "Take Me Home Tonight" yesterday and guess who we thought of - you, silly! |
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