Music

Greyson Chance on Ellen

Twelve-year-old Greyson Chance graced Ellen DeGeneres’ stage today, wearing khaki cargo shorts, another American Eagle-esque polo and Justin Bieber hair.

Little tidbits from the interview:

+ It was his first airplane ride, going to L.A.

+ He’s taken three years of piano lessons but never a voice lesson.

+ He writes his songs from meaning, so he’s either felt them or lived them.

+ He loves Lady Gaga and her individuality and caller her his biggest inspiration.

And apparently he’s gotten more popular with the tween ladies after the video went viral.

“Let’s just say I’ve gotten a couple of numbers,” he said.

Gaga herself also phoned in and offered Greyson some advice: “Stay away from girls and be focused.”

This kid wears talent on his sleeve, I can see him going places. I wonder if Mr. Timberlake would snag him, hmmm…

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In other news: What is up with the random slaughters/stabbing of children in school in China? I’m incredibly perplexed and sadden by all of these stories, one after the other. Read more about it here.

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Hi, I’m Mel, and I may be addicted to TV…

For the past two days, I’ve watched roughly 10 hours of television.

80 minutes of  Degrassi: The Next Generation

305 minutes of Glee

45 minutes of Lost

45 minutes of Gossip Girl

110 minutes of Arrested Development

This is the most TV watching I’ve ever done in a semester. My guess is I’m taking extreme measures to avoid studying for my last final. Wow. I may have a problem.

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Greyson Chance > Justin Bieber

I’m sure you all caught this vid that blew up yesterday. It’s of 6th grader Greyson Michael Chance bellowing his heart out during his piano/theatrical performance of Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at his middle school’s talent show.

Not gonna lie, I’ve had it on repeat since yesterday.  I pretty much cried a river of slow tears, I was so touched.

Take notice of the girl’s behind him, with their googly-eyes and dropping jaws. One of my favorite comments on Youtube so far: “The blondie in the back is gonna have to change her panties after this.”

Take that, Canuk Bieber! BAM.

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Overheard at the FAC…

By Flickr.com/AndrewHuff

I should really start bringing a tub of popcorn whenever I go to the FAC, because for some reason people that surround me are so amusing. Chronicles from last night—

Two guys sitting next to me:

Guy 1: What’s better,”The Notebook” or “A Walk To Remember?”

Guy 2: Really? [laughs awkwardly] Um…. “The Notebook,” I’ve never seen “A Walk To Remember.”

Guy 1: [shout] WHAT?!?!?! You haven’t seen “A Walk To Remember?”

….

Guy 1: Oh my god, you need to check out this song, man, it’s so soothing.

Guy 2: Yeah, Robin Thicke is the shit. I love “Sex Therapy” with Ludacris, it’s so calming.

Guy 1: Oh definitely.

….

Guy 1: [Crosses his legs] What do you think about people who sit like this?

Guy 2: I think it’s gay.

Guy 1: My dad sits like that.

Guy 2: Oh. [awkward laugh] Hahaha.

Guy 1: Classy people sit like that.

Guy 2: Yeah they do.

Guy 1: But no, really classy people sit like that.

Guy 2: Yeah they do.

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Who Is Bruno Mars?

First and foremost, my eyes are failing me exponentially more this semester than any other. I realized that I spend even more time on the computer writing, researching and brainstorming than I eat, sleep and go to class.

This is a definite no bueno.

Anywho, let’s put the spotlight on Bruno Mars, the chorus crooner you’ve heard on B.O.B.’s “Nothin’ On You” and Travis McCoy’s newest summer-single, “Billionaire.”

Peter Hernandez (Bruno’s real name), 23,  hails from Waikiki, Hawaii but moved to L.A. to conjure up his music career. It was  in the city of angels, where he created his production team/music duo – The Smeezingtons, with Philip Lawrence.

With the Smeezingtons, he produced and co-wrote hits like “Right Round” – Flo Rida, and for artists Sean Kingston, Cobra Starship, Maroon 5 and Matisyahu.

Currently,  he created his own EP, set to release May 11 (next week!).

To give it a listen, stream it here.

Check out EW’s Q&A with the man himself here.

Favorite B.O.B. song:

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Eeyore’s birthday: Hippies galore

check out more photos here!

Among all of the hundreds of festivals we have year-round in Austin, including SXSW, ACL, and Marley Fest, I think the festival most saturated with hippies would be Eeyore’s Birthday Party, celebrating the beloved Winnie The Pooh character.

According to the site, the “party,” which attracts thousands of attendees encouraged to dress in halloween costumes, is to benefit non-profits in the area. It’s held every year in Pease Park, which is only a few blocks away from West Campus, where I reside.

When I went to Eeyore’s 47th bday party, I thought i’d walked into some time warp with the sea of tie-dye t-shirts and pipes on sale on the sides of the walkway. The walk there was a bit longer than I expected it to be, but I knew I was headed the right direction, when I saw this guy dressed as Waldo, and a potent smell of pot.

I thought I’d soon hear music, since that is the usual at any Austin festival… there’s at least three bands playing at once or so. Anyways, there weren’t any bands, but instead the air filled with the sounds of percussion beats, and lots of it.

My friend and I gravitated toward the lively build up of drums, and realized we were in a drum pit. That’s right, people all around us were banging on their leathered instruments, and I even saw a guy drumming on his heavy girlfriend’s stomach. The sight wasn’t that weird, considering there was a girl dressed up as a centaur, proudly walking about.

Anyways, my eyes spotted a Maypole in the middle of the park, with children, such as Blue Ranger/Superman boy, swinging their attached streamers and dancing around it. It was mildly bizarre.

After an hour and a half of walking around the incredibly congested festival, and intensely salivating because of all the food stands, I left the “party” with a new appreciation for snakes, sausages-dogs, and free hugs.

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New Section: For Austin

Sound the alarms, there is a super bitch sitting near me at the FAC, the 24-hour, on-campus facility here at UT.

For the past hour, I have heard her whine about how she wants to drink AND work out tonight, The Hills, how she can’t seem to work a program on the computer, computers in general, and even how she can be a really big bitch if you piss her off.  *She’s one of the passive-bitches I cited in my status.*

You know, the type to act like something is up her ass, holds it in, and totally bad mouths her target behind their back whilst gloating about how bad-ass of a bitch she can be.

Ugh.

Anyways… what a refreshing way to start off an introduction to a new section huh?

Introducing: All Austin … a section about the sights, sounds, tastes and characters of Austin, Texas that I delve in every day. I might as well try to jot/err type my experiences in Austin before I’m pushed into the new world via graduation next year. So yes, here you go.

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Fresh fresh, so fresh fresh.

I’ve got thoughts abrewing in this crazed head of mine. And i’m so stoked to be working new additions to the website.

Thanks to an idea from a long-lost friend at UPenn. *cough, Ishan, cough* I’ve decided to add not one but two new sections.

Stay tuned, you classy, classy readers.

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Weekly Rundown

Just in case you’re still recovering from this weekend and feel too lazy to read up on what’s important in the now, here’s my personal rundown:

1. Batwoman is a lesbian.

Kate Kane, aka Batwoman, will now have her own penned comic book series and is apparently the first openly gay superhero in the D.C. Universe. I read that she had a relationship with Renee Montoya, aka The Question. First Spiderman loses his job due to ecomic times, and now Batwoman is a lesbian It’s like comic geeks are trying to live in reality or something, wtf.

2. Europe to open air traffic tomorrow

After almost a week after northern Europe shut down all flights, European officals now say flights will be possible. According to some fancy-schmancy agreement, the area will be broken up into three zones, with zones one and two allowing flights to resume. Hooray!

3. Jersey shore spin-off to film in Boston

Those crazy bitches behind Jersey Shore  are at it again. Only instead of finding guido and guidette talent, they are now seeking obnoxious Bostonians for a Jersey spin-off, titled “Wicked Summer.” The casting site says that producers are specifically looking for people who “don’t take sh*t from nobody – least of all each othah. You believe in God, family,the Red Sox and partying!!”

4. Harold and Kumar: “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” 

The lovely duo, Kal Penn and John Cho are teaming up once again for “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas,” which will be less retarded than it sounds, I bet you!  Written by the same writers from the first two movies, this one will come out hopefully in 2011 and will surround the holiday craziness.

5. Austin Police Department releases 911 tapes after IRS office attack

The Austin Police Department released the 911 tapes of IRS employees who were victims of an plane flying into their IRS office building, flown by an extremely troubled man.

Free Music Monday, ya’ll:

“Melancholy Hill” – The Gorillaz. Do not listen to this if you do not want to hear catchy,  amazing music. It’s at your discretion.

And you can Click to download the song here. You’re welcome.

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Summer 2010: Tourist hot spots

By flickr.com/eyesogreen

The clouds are thinning, the gamma rays are hitting my skin and CVS is jacking up their sunscreen prices. Yup, summer’s here.

And Ohmelgee has been waiting since October to swap that gray cardigan for a turquoise 2-piece.

To celebrate summer, this is the first post of a 5-part series all about the great season. I’ll be sure to hit you with the best summer job hunting advice, music-loving goodness, big screen blockbuster previews and travel trips to boot.

For those who are splurging to visit those fanny pack-clad, mosquito-loving ambiances, here’s the lowdown on these lovely yet super-crowded hot spots:

1. Orlando, FL:

Why it’s hot:  Harry Potter lovers already know why O-town will be the hot spot this summer: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens June 18th. Immerse in the wizard world with the Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, etc. Yes, it will be the shit.

Why it’s not: HURRICANE SEASON starts June 1st. Which means rain… every single day.

Remember: To stay away from Killer whales. They are a downgrade this year and always.

2. Las Vegas, NV

Why it’s hot:  You’re young, you’re over 21, and you’ve got a secret want to make The Hangover  a reality. Gambling, clubs, raves, buffets, broadway shows, concerts, free booze and magicians. It’s the IT place to go crazy. My fav. casinos are: Bellagio, Mirage, Mandalay Bay and the Palazzo.

Why it’s not: If you’re a lazy bum like me, your feet will hate you. There’s no free shuttle/train/etc. to travel around LV, so either pay a cabby or walk everywhere.

Remember:  To not slip on the stripper/prostitute advertisements that are normally scattered all over the ground – watch where you step. And do yourself a favor and don’t visit if you’re not 21. It’ll just be torture otherwise.

3. New York, NY

Why it’s hot: Because it’s NY, duh. All of the above and more.

Why it’s not: Don’t come here broke, expecting to fly by. You’ll starve because about everything, including cart stands, costs twice as much. And not only will you starve, you can’t travel anywhere because they’re already increased the subway fare by a dollar and cab rides aren’t cheap.

Remember: Take a map with you, or have someone with an i-phone at ready. Because you will get lost at least once.

4. The Bahamas

Why it’s hot: Twenty-nine islands to explore: scuba, swimming with dolphins and… pony riding? And the drinking age here is 18, so bottoms up!

Why it’s not: HURRICANE SEASON. Again… sigh.

Remember: I know you’ll be in a tropical setting and that seems to be an excuse to get cornrows and beaded hair. Do not get cornrows/beaded hair because 99% of the time they will not look good on you. Jus’ saying.

5. Los Angeles

Why it’s hot: Celebs abuzzing everywhere, and creative minds will basically trample you on the sidewalk. You know you want to go here to catch a peek of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Things I’d check out: The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre (one of the best improv groups in the U.S.), Grauma’n’s Chinese Theatre, and The Hotel Cafe (Where huge stars performed before their huge break.. i.e. Sara Bareilles, Meiko, Katy Perry).

Why it’s not: Check out that dom pic. Would you want to breathing that air?

Remember: To be super aware of your surroundings and pretty much stay away from southeast and east L.A., according to a virtualtourist:

“To the south you have Inglewood, Compton, Long Beach etc. To the east you have…..well…. east LA. All of those areas are mainly working class areas where of course there are gangs. But if you stay clear of those areas and stay in the north or north west such as, hollywood, brentwood, santa monica, venice etc. you will be perfectly fine.

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