It's been a LOOOOOOOOOONG time since I have done a "Why I love" entry, and with the video for her latest song Can't Breath, I figure it's about time I blast my appreciation from Fefe Dobson.
Let me start by saying I love it when girls aren't afraid to rock out......
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
UGGH.....ANOTHER Version of Romeo and Juliet
Y'upppppers, it's going to happen. It will be set in Shakespeares time, and filmed in Italy. So far the only person named to the cast is Hailee Steinfeld. Who's that??! you ask. She played the Girl in True Grit....
She's 14, like Juliet, but who...oh who...will be her star crossed Romeo?
And Im sorry but the Baz Luhrmann Romeo and Juliet will ALWAYS be my fav.
Still gives me Goosebumps!!!
If you haven't watched this version..that's your homework for this weekend. Mr. Smith was my English teacher at Cole Harbour High, and he was SO EXCITED for the movie to come out.
She's 14, like Juliet, but who...oh who...will be her star crossed Romeo?
And Im sorry but the Baz Luhrmann Romeo and Juliet will ALWAYS be my fav.
Still gives me Goosebumps!!!
If you haven't watched this version..that's your homework for this weekend. Mr. Smith was my English teacher at Cole Harbour High, and he was SO EXCITED for the movie to come out.
FBI Releases Documents from Investigation into the death of Notorious B.I.G
http://vault.fbi.gov/Christopher%20(Biggie%20Smalls)%20Wallace%20/
Very Interesting stuff. If you have been following the investigation or not, you'll be surprised by some of the information in these documents. 100 Pages in Total.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
1 BILLION PEOPLE...seriously...no Pressure
When Williams Parents got married in '81 750 Million people watched in 70 Countries....Estimates for William and Kate's wedding?? 1 BILLION
I am guilty of being completly interested in the wedding and the relationship between these two. What girl has never day dreamed about catching a Prince? Kate is living the dream and a lot of us are living it through her.
For real though....1 BILLION people......and 1 BILLION opinions.....scary! Something tells me, Kate will do fine, and I feel like William will tell peeps to cram it...in an elegant royal kinda way.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
EMI for Japan
ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS FROM THE EMI FAMILY UNITE FOR JAPAN
Exclusive charity auction to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross’s disaster relief efforts, at ebay.com/EMIfamily4Japan
London, 5 April 2011 -- Artists and songwriters from across the EMI family are raising funds to help the Red Cross support people affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan, through an incredible worldwide auction of personal items and memorabilia.
The charity auction, which will be managed by eBay, features items from some of the world’s biggest stars, including Coldplay, Norah Jones, Katy Perry, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden, Jane Birkin, the Beach Boys, David Guetta, Michael Franti, Lady Antebellum, The Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Celtic Woman, 30 Seconds To Mars, Rosanne Cash, Daft Punk, Herbert Grönemeyer, Angela Gheorghiu, Keith Urban, Good Charlotte, and The Beatles.
All funds raised will be used towards the Japanese Red Cross disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Funds will be used for the on-going provision of immediate relief to support the affected population during their recovery. EMI Group has committed to match all funds raised from the auction up to a maximum of one million euros.
The first phase of the charity auction starts today (April 5) and will run until April 15th, with more than 200 exclusive money-can’t-buy items. A second phase of the auction will take place between April 11th – 21st. All the items can be viewed at ebay.com/EMIfamily4Japan.
Items included in the first phase of the auction include Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin’s jacket from the 2010 Viva La Vida world tour, Jane Birkin’s own Birkin handbag designed by Hermes, a pair of vintage speakers from Abbey Road’s famous Studio 3, five nights at Michael Franti’s yoga retreat in Bali, the Beastie Boys’ Japanese MTV award, and a signed limited edition lithographic Depeche Mode print.
The second phase of the charity auction will include a 1987 Ferrari 412 as featured in Daft Punk’s film ‘Electroma’, Katy Perry’s cupcake trampoline from her current California Dreams world tour, a limited edition Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine Schwinn bicycle, a signed guitar from Norah Jones, the MacBook used by David Guetta to create the demos for ‘One Love’, framed hand written lyrics from Brian Wilson, Tinie Tempah’s pink blazer from the ‘Frisky’ video, and a limited edition Gorillaz lithograph signed by Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn.
Multi-Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones said: "Japan has been one of my favorite countries to visit and my heart goes out to everyone affected by this disaster. I'm so glad I can be part of this fundraising effort along with the EMI family."
Brit Award winner Tinie Tempah commented: "I was shocked when I heard about the earthquake and the devastating effect that it has had on the Japanese people, and my thoughts are truly with them. I'm happy to be a part of this great fundraising effort alongside the EMI family. I really hope it helps make things a little bit easier at such a difficult time.”
The list of items for sale in the first phase of the charity auction from April 5th – 15th includes the following:
30 Seconds to Mars - two tickets to a US show of their choice, a meet and greet with the band, a limited edition signed piece of merchandise, access to watch the show from the side of the stage, and a spot to join the band onstage during their performance of 'Kings & Queens’
Aaron Neville - signed poetry book
Alice In Chains - a signed setlist, and 20 piece poster set
Angela Gheorghiu - her kimono costume from Madame Butterfly
B-52s - a dress worn by Kate Pierson, and a signed guitar
Bat For Lashes - costume worn by Natasha, and a signed letter
Beastie Boys – a Japanese gold record, a Japanese MTV award and a rare copy of their BAPE dolls, all signed.
Celtic Woman - original dress worn by Mairead Nesbitt in the ‘A Christmas Celebration Live’ DVD
The Chemical Brothers - pair of guest tickets for Coachella, a meet and greet with the band plus a signed set list
Coldplay - Chris Martin's jacket from the Viva la Vida world tour 2010
Darius Rucker - signed guitar, signed football and signed CD
Depeche Mode - a limited edition lithographic print create to celebrate the release of the Tour of The Universe Barcelona DVD, signed by the band and framed.
Dierks Bentley - handwritten lyrics to ‘Beautiful World’, signed CD, signed photo, and a signed football
Eric Church - signed acoustic guitar
Family Force 5 - a private dinner with the band in Atlanta
Good Charlotte - a meet and greet with the band, a signed guitar, and free tickets to a live show
Herbert Grönemeyer - dinner with him in Berlin
Hot Chip - the original drawings for the ‘Coming On Strong’ album
Huey Lewis & The News - hand written, autographed & framed lyrics, plus a personalized certified gold album for Greatest Hits, and a VIP concert experience & personal phone call from Huey to the winner
Immodesty Blaize - 1940's dress from major photoshoot
Jane Birkin - her own 'Birkin' handbag
Julien Clerc - signed platinum disc
Keith Urban - two tickets and a private meet & greet on his Closer tour
Keren Ann - a signed guitar
The Kooks - handwritten lyrics to ‘Ooh La’
Lady Antebellum – signed acoustic guitar
Little Big Town - signed acoustic guitar
Luke Bryan – a signed guitar
Melanie Chisholm - her Cavalli belt as worn on the Spice Girls’ world tour
Michael Franti - five nights at his Bali yoga retreat
Raphael - NRJ Award for Best Male Artist from 2006
Sick Puppies - a signed acoustic guitar
Simple Minds - spend a day on tour with the band
Tiziano Ferro - painting created for him by a top artist, inspired by his music
Vasco Rossi - a special black carpet, used at the launch of his new album
The list of items for sale in the second phase of the charity auction from April 11th – 21st includes the following:
Arcade Fire - four VIP tickets to their Hyde Park show on 30th June 2011
B-52s - signed guitar
Beach Boys - signed limited edition Pet Sounds plaque, plus hand-written, autographed & framed lyrics to a Beach Boys song from Brian Wilson
The Beatles - the last of an extremely limited edition Schwinn bicycle featuring the Yellow Submarine artwork
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) - a limited edition tour T-shirt worn by Billy Corgan
Chris Tomlin - handwritten and signed lyrics
Corinne Bailey Rae - a personal favourite Prada dress worn by Corinne on her first tour, along with a note from Corinne
Daft Punk - 1987 Ferrari 412, used in the Daft Punk film Electroma
David Bowie - 35 albums signed by the artist
David Crowder Band - signed Yamaha keytar
David Gilmour - three framed and signed prints of David Gilmour in Gdansk, photographed by Anna Wloch, including David, Polly and Lech Walesa, David on stage at soundcheck and a selection of David's guitars.
David Guetta - his Apple MacBook, used to create the demos for his album ‘One Love’.
Deadmau5 - his famous diamante mau5 head stage costume
Dean Martin - the opportunity to record a duet with Dino at the world-famous Capitol Studios
Duffy - the bicycle used by Duffy in the making of her 2009 Diet Coke commercial
Duran Duran - a painting by the band
A Fine Frenzy - the outfit worn by Alison to the 2011 Grammys, plus the handwritten lyrics to a song of the winning bidder’s choice
Gorillaz - limited edition lithograph with certificate of authenticity signed by Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn
Helene Fischer - a dress worn by Helene on stage
Iron Maiden - exclusive limited edition ‘Ed Force One’ A2 print signed by Iron Maiden, two pieces of original Iron Maiden Japan 2011 event artwork signed by artist Herve Monjeaud, plus signed Nicko McBrain drumsticks as used on The Final Frontier World Tour
Jeff Bridges - signed guitar, and a drawing of the seed maze from his yard
JLS - Aston and Ortise’s bowling shirts from the filming of ‘Stars & Strikes’, plus two signed albums
Jonas Brothers - signed bag
Juan Luis Guerra - the hat worn on the cover of ‘La Llave De Mi Corazon’, signed by the artist
Katy Perry - a cupcake trampoline featured on stage on her current California Dreams tour
Kylie Minogue - signed ‘Kylie’ large lettering in white wood, from the ‘Fever’ album promotional campaign
Marisa Monte - signed limited edition CD/DVD kit
Megadeth - a guitar signed by Dave Mustaine
Norah Jones - a signed guitar
Philippe Jaroussky - signed and framed gold disc
Priscilla Ahn - a watercolor painting created by Priscilla following the Japanese earthquake, entitled ‘Falling, Tumbling, Raindrop Hearts’
The Prodigy - signed drum machine from their studio, and a 7” limited edition of ‘Invaders Must Die’
Rosanne Cash - the blouse designed by Catherine Malandrino that Rosanne wore on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ in 2006, autographed copies of her "Black Cadillac" and "The List" albums, autographed copy of her memoir "Composed,” and two tickets to any concert of the winning bidder’s choice with a meet and greet backstage
Scouting For Girls - signed Brits memorabilia
Simply Red - signed and framed setlist from a gig in Tokyo
Tinie Tempah - his pink blazer worn in the video for ‘Frisky’
Willie Nelson - signed guitar
There are three items donated by the world famous Abbey Road Studios, including an in-depth tour of the studio (which is otherwise not open to members of the public), a pair of Quested Q412 loudspeakers, system, amps and crossovers (circa 1987) from Abbey Road Studio 3, and a 1921 Steinway grand piano from the now-closed Olympic Studios, along with a photograph of it being played by Bono.
In addition to these auction items, the charity auction will feature other very special items including a collection of all 37 editions of the US hit NOW compilation series, plus a number of signed CDs, box sets, posters and other items from artists including Jane’s Addiction, Robbie Williams, John Lennon, David Bowie, Radiohead, Pink Floyd and The Band.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Halifax Weather as of 11am April 1st
True Blood Season 4 Premieres on.....
June 26!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSS.....I have no idea why the poster has the 12th, HBO.com says the 26......
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