Best 128 of 2008!!! (Part 1)

I actually finished my Top 128 of 2008 on time, which seemed unlikely a couple of days ago. I'm going to post it in a few parts to spread it out, interspersing my Best Albums of 2008 list & others. My movie list will have to wait a week or two as I catch up with movies I haven't had a chance to see yet. So, anyways, here goes the first part of my TOP 128 OF 2008 (# 128-101).

128. Party People by Nelly feat. Fergie

127. Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes feat. The-Dream

126. Mrs. Officer by Lil' Wayne feat. Bobby Valentino

125. Go Hard by DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain & Kanye West

124. Pro Nails by Kid Sister feat. Kanye West

123. Calabria by Enur

122. What Them Girls Like by Ludacris feat. Chris Brown

121. Labels or Love by Fergie

120. I Decided by Solange

119. Spaz by N.E.R.D.

118. Single by New Kinds on the Block feat. Ne-Yo

117. Karma by NLT

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116. She Got Her Own by Ne-Yo feat. Jamie Foxx & Fabolous

115. Push by Enrique Iglesias feat. Lil' Wayne

114. What Hurts the Most by Cascada

113. 3 AM by ThunderKatz

112. The Anthem by Pitbull feat. Lil' Jon

111. A Milli by Lil' Wayne

110. Diamond Girl (Remix) by Ryan Leslie feat. Kanye West

109. Go Girl by Ciara feat. T-Pain

108. Run the Show by Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes

107. See You Again by Miley Cyrus

106. Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole

105. Forgive Me by Leona Lewis

104. Summertime by New Kids on the Block

103. Put On by Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West

102. Right Now (Na Na Na) by Akon

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Frost/Nixon

So I'm a little late with this post, but I saw Frost/Nixon on Christmas and I was definitely impressed. Frank Langella and Michael Sheen were both fantastic in their respective roles of Nixon and Frost. Langella especially was amazing in the way he was able to bring sympathy onto Nixon, as he slowly was broken apart by Frost. He was devestated and the audience could tell.

I can absolutely see why this film is in the running for Best Picture at the Oscars and Golden Globes. It's political, cinematic, and entertaining. In terms of the Golden Globe nominees, Slumdog Millionaire is still, in my opinion, better and more deserving of the win. Seeing as I still haven't seen Revolutionary Road and the Read, I can't completely rank them, but I would say, with what I've seen:
Slumdog Millionaire
Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon

Frank Langella, as I've said, is phenominal in this movie, but I think that Sean Penn (Milk) is better than Langella and definitely better than Pitt. He deserves both the Golden Globe and SAG (Though I haven't seen the other movies yet, so don't take my word fully for that).

I think that Michael Sheen was definitely snubbed as his performance was almost as amazing as Langella, but is probably being outshined by the later. I also don't understand how Frost/Nixon was nominated for best Cast Ensemble at the SAG awards. While the cast was great, it wasn't as much an ensemble as Slumdog, Milk, Button, and Doubt or the non-nominees Rachel Getting Married and the Dark Knight.

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Top 10 Music Videos of 2008!

So here is my first top list of 2008! Here are my Top 10 Music Videos of 2008.

First, though, here are the six that missed the cut:
Sexual Eruption by Snoop Dogg
Poker Face by Lady GaGa
Energy by Keri Hilson
If I Were a Boy by Beyonce
I Decided by Solange
I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry

Now, here is really the Top 10:

10. So What by Pink

9. 4 Minutes by Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland

8. Womanizer by Britney Spears

7. Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings

6. Who's Gonna Save My Soul by Gnarls Barkley

5. Circus by Britney Spears

4. Walking on Air by Kerli

3. Sober by Pink

2. Disturbia by Rihanna

1. Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce

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More Globes and SAG Reactions!

To see my initial reactions, click here.

Well, I finally saw "Tropic Thunder" and "Burn After Reading"! Burn After Reading was an excellent comedy and Tropic Thunder was funny in its own right.

Reading was nominated for Best Picture (Comedy) and Frances McDormand was nominated for Best Actress (Comedy) at the Globes. Both of them were excellent, but seeing as I haven't seen the rest of the films nominated, I can't judge that much. The screenplay also deserves a nod in the Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars. In my opinion, Brad Pitt is being seriously underrated and should have been nominated for supporting actor, especially if Tom Cruise can get nominated.

Thunder was nominated twice in Best Supporting Actor at the Globes (Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise) and once in the same category at the SAG awards (Downey). I can definitely see Downey being nominated, as he was hilarious as "the dude playing a dude disguised as another dude". Tom Cruise on the other hand was funny, but nothing special. He definitely didn't deserve that over Brad Pitt and others. In terms of SAG, I'm still rooting for Patel in Slumdog.

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New Justin Timberlake: "If I" featuring T.I.

So a new Justin Timberlake song, "If I", leaked last week and it features T.I. I can't say I'm on board with Justin's new funky style. It's similar to his other leaked song, "Magic", and I'm just not that excited. Justin is one of my favorite artists, but this just doesn't quite cut it. I definitely prefer T.I.'s single with Justin, "Dead and Gone". Now that is a hit. So, anyways, here is "If I":


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Golden Globes & SAG Finally!

So, I was going to comment on Golden Globe nominations before, but I was in a finals coma, so I didn't have a chance. Anyways, I'll do it now combined with a Screen Actors Guild awards nominations post! Right now, I'll only do the movie categories. I'll do TV later. I'll combine commentary of the actor categories.

Golden Globes Best Pic (Drama)
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon
The Reader
Revolutionary Road
Slumdog Millionaire
Comedy
Burn After Reading
Happy-Go-Lucky
In Bruges
Mamma Mia
Vicky Christina Barcelona

Now, I've only seen Benjamin Button and Slumdog so far, and I have to admit that I LOVED Slumdog and was disappointed by Button. Not to saw it wasn't good, because it was, but not the best. So Slumdog would be my pick for now, but once I see the rest that could change. Also, in terms of Oscar predicting, right now, The Reader and Revolutionary Road don't seem to have much of a chance. Snubbed: Milk

Golden Globe Best Actress (Drama)
Anne Hathaway, Rachel Getting Married
Angelina Jolie, Changeling
Meryl Streep, Doubt
Kristen Scott Thomas, I've Loved You So Long
Kate Winslet, Revolutionary Road
Comedy
Rebecca Hall, Vicky Christina Barcelona
Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
Frances McDormand, Burn After Reading
Meryl Streep, Mamma Mia
Emma Thompson, Last Chance Harvey

SAG Best Actress
Anne Hathaway, Rachel Getting Married
Angelina Jolie, Changeling
Melissa Leo, Frozen River
Meryl Streep, Doubt
Kate Winslet, Revolutionary Road

Again, I haven't seen all of these movies. In fact, I've haven't seen any of the comedies. I've seen Rachel Getting Married, Changeling, and I've Loved You So Long. Of those three, Anne Hathaway delivered the best performance, though all were amazing. In terms of the Oscar, Streep and Winslet seem to be the front runners right now, though that could change. Many seem to think that Melissa Leo was snubbed at the Golden Globes and that Sally Hawkins was snubbed at the SAG awards, so I'll have to take their word for it. Also snubbed by SAG: Kristin Scott Thomas. Also snubbed by both: Cate Blanchett (Curious Case of Benjamin Button, though I don't agree).

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Golden Globes Best Actor (Drama)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Revolutionary Road
Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn, Milk
Brad Pitt, Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler
Comedy
Javier Bardem, Vicky Christina Barcelona
Colin Farrell, In Bruges
James Franco, Pineapple Express
Brendan Gleeson, In Bruges
Dustin Hoffman, Last Chance Harvey

SAG Best Actor
Richard Jenkins, The Visitor
Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn, Milk
Brad Pitt, Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

I've again only seen three of these movies: Button, Milk, and Pineapple Express. As for the SAG & GG Drama, I would pick Penn at this point. He was great in Milk. He also has a very good chance of winning. Pitt was very good also, but again I was disappointed. James Franco was fine in Pineapple Express, but award-worthy? I don't think so. The Oscar race seems to really be down to Penn, Rourke and maybe Langella. Snubbed by GG: Richard Jenkins. Snubbed by SAG: Leonardo DiCaprio. Snubbed by both: Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino)

Golden Globes Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, Doubt
Penelope Cruz, Vicky Christina Barcelona
Viola Davis, Doubt
Marisa Tomei, The Wrestler
Kate Winslet, The Reader

SAG Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, Doubt
Penelope Cruz, Vicky Christina Barcelona
Viola Davis, Doubt
Taraji P. Henson, Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Kate Winslet, The Reader

The only movie I've seen of these in Button and Henson is definitely good in it. At this point, Davis and Cruz seem to be in the lead for both wins and for the Oscar, while Kate Winslet definitely has a chance. Both awards snubbed Rosemarie Dewitt (Rachel Getting Married) and one that only I seem to be pulling for, Elsa Zylberstein (I've Loved You So Long). Dewitt has been getting recognition and she almost outshine Hathaway in Rachel Getting Married, while Zylberstein does the same to Kristin Scott Thomas in I've Loved You So Long with no recognition. I think that Dewitt definitely has a nomination chance at the Oscars. Also snubbed by SAG: Marissa Tomei (The Wrestler). Also snubbed by GG: Taraji P. Henson (Button)

Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor
Tom Cruise, Tropic Thunder
Robert Downey Jr., Tropic Thunder
Ralph Fiennes, The Duchess
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Doubt
Heath Ledger, Dark Knight

SAG Best Supporting Actor
Josh Brolin, Milk
Robert Downey Jr., Tropic Thunder
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Doubt
Heath Ledger, Dark Knight
Dev Patel, Slumdog Millionaire

So I've seen Slumdog, Milk, and Dark Knight. Complaint: Tom Cruise, seriously? I haven't seen the movie yet, but I can't believe he was that good. I'm reallyexcited that Patel got nominated for the SAG, because Slumdog can use the boost, and I really hope it translates to an Oscar nom. Though Ledger had the early lead, I do think he has to look out for Brolin (who was snubbed by the Globes, but did a phenominal job) and Hoffman (Doubt really succeeds in the acting categories). Snubbed by GG: Josh Brolin (Milk), James Franco (Milk), Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), Dev Patel (Slumdog). Snubbed by SAG: James Franco (Milk), Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road).

SAG Outstanding Cast Performance
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Doubt
Frost/Nixon
Milk
Slumdog Millionaire

This seems to be the SAG's version of Best Picture. I've seen three of these (Button, Milk, and Slumdog), and am definitely pulling for Slumdog. I think it has a chnce at winning, as it is an amazing ensemble. Button on the other hand wasn't that much of an ensemble and is somewhat out of place here. Frost/Nixon also seems to be more 2-character driven, than ensemble, so it is definitely a confusing choice. Milk and Doubt (w/ 4 acting nominations) both have good shots. Snubbed: Dark Knight, Rachel Getting Married.

Best Director for Golden Globes is the same as Best Picture (Drama), and I loved Danny Boyle's direction in Slumdog Millionaire, so I would pick him without a doubt so far. Best Screenplay is also a rehashing of drama except Doubt instead of Revolutionary Road (my pick being Simon Beaufoy for Slumdog of course.

Best Original Score
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Changeling
Defiance
Slumdog Millionaire
Frost/Nixon

As would be expected, I LOVED A. R. Rahman's score for Slumdog Millionaire.

Best Song, I have only seen and hear the song from Cadillac Records so I would pick that. Foreign Language, I've only seen I've Loved You So Long (French), so I would pick that and for Best Animated Feature, I've only seen Wall-E, so it wins by default.

Again, I'll do TV later, but here are the links for the rest of the nominees if you curious:
Golden Globes
SAG
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Alex's Top 40: 12/16/08

1) Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce
2) Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan **Ex-Number 1**
3) Rehab by Rihanna
4) Womanizer by Britney Spears
5) If I Were a Boy by Beyonce
6) Return the Favor by Keri Hilson feat. Timbaland
7) Krazy by Pitbull feat. Lil' Jon
8) Run by Leona Lewis
9) Decode by Paramore
10) Poker Face by Lady GaGa
11) What It Is by Sophia Fresh feat. Kanye West
12) Right Now (Na Na Na) by Akon
13) It's Over by Jesse McCartney
14) Let It Rock by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil' Wayne
15) Swagga Like Us by Jay-Z & T.I. feat. Kanye West & Lil' Wayne
16) Chopped & Screwed by T-Pain feat. Lil' Wayne
17) Sober by Pink
18) Circus by Britney Spears **One to Watch**
19) Heartless by Kanye West
20) Mad by Ne-Yo **One to Watch**

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21) Live Your Life by T.I. feat. Rihanna
22) Go Hard by DJ Khaled feat. Kanye West & T-Pain
23) Mrs. Officer by Lil' Wayne feat. Bobby Valentino
24) Come Over by Estelle feat. Sean Paul
25) Let Me See the Booty by The-Dream feat. Lil' Jon **One to Watch** **Biggest Leap (+12)**
26) Frozen by Tami Chynn feat. Akon
27) Love Lockdown by Kanye West **Biggest Fall (-11)**
28) Halo by Beyonce **New** **Hot Shot Debut**
29) I Hate This Part by Pussycat Dolls
30) Go Girl by Ciara feat. T-Pain
31) Diva by Beyonce **New**
32) 3 AM by ThunderKatz
33) The Fear by Lily Allen **New**
34) I'm So Paid by Akon feat. Young Jeezy & Lil' Wayne
35) Long Distance by Brandy **New**
36) One More Drink by Ludacris feat. T-Pain
37) Pop Champagne by Ron Browz & Jim Jones feat. Ludacris & Juelz Santana **New**
38) Us Against the World by Christina Milian
39) You Found Me by The Fray **New**
40) Drank In My Cup by Electrik Red

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Alex's Top 40: 12/9/08

1) Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan
2) If I Were a Boy by Beyonce **Ex-Number 1**
3) Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce
4) Womanizer by Britney Spears
5) What It Is by Sophia Fresh feat. Kanye West
6) Return the Favor by Keri Hilson feat. Timbaland
7) Let It Rock by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil' Wayne
8) Rehab by Rihanna
9) Right Now (Na Na Na) by Akon
10) Swagga Like Us by Jay-Z & T.I. feat. Kanye West & Lil' Wayne
11) Krazy by Pitbull feat. Lil' Wayne
12) Live Your Life by T.I. feat. Rihanna
13) Decode by Paramore
14) Run by Leona Lewis **One to Watch**
15) Poker Face by Lady GaGa **One to Watch**
16) Love Lockdown by Kanye West
17) It's Over by Jesse McCartney **One to Watch**
18) Mrs. Officer by Lil' Wayne feat. Bobby Valentino
19) Chopped & Screwed by T-Pain feat. Lil' Wayne
20) Sober by Pink

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21) Go Girl by Ciara feat. T-Pain
22) Heartless by Kanye West
23) 3 AM by ThunderKatz
24) Come Over (Remix) by Estelle feat. Sean Paul
25) Go Hard by DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain & Kanye West
26) Keeps Gettin' Better by Christina Aguilera
27) Mad by Ne-Yo
28) Circus by Britney Spears **New** **Hot Shot Debut**
29) Si Tu N'étais Plus Là by Sheryfa Luna
30) I'm So Paid by Akon by Lil' Wayne & Young Jeezy
31) Angel by Natasha Beddingfield
32) I Hate This Part by Pussycat Dolls
33) One More Drink by Ludacris feat. T-Pain
34) Frozen by Tami Chynn feat. Akon **New**
35) Away by Enrique Iglesias feat. Sean Garrett
36) Us Against the World by Christina Milian
37) Let Me See the Booty by The-Dream feat. Lil' Jon **New**
38) Girls by Sugababes
39) Superhuman by Chris Brown feat. Keri Hilson
40) Drank in My Cup by Electrik Red
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Alex's Top 40: 11/14/08

After 4 months, I have decided to start posting my Top 40 again.


1) Womanizer by Britney Spears
2) Superhuman by Chris Brown feat. Keri Hilson
3) Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan
4) If I Were a Boy by Beyonce
5) Live Your Life by T.I. feat. Rihanna
6) What It Is by Sophia Fresh feat. Kanye West
7) Love Lockdown by Kanye West
8) Keeps Gettin' Better by Christina Aguilera
9) 3 AM by Thunderkatz
10) Mrs. Officer by Lil' Wayne feat. Bobby Valentino
11) Let It Rock by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil' Wayne
12) Go Girl by Ciara feat. T-Pain
13) Us Against the World by Christina Milian
14) Right Here (Departed) by Brandy
15) Reach Out by Hilary Duff
16) Crush by David Archuleta
17) Return the Favor by Keri Hilson feat. Timbaland
18) Rehab by Rihanna feat. Justin Timberlake
19) She Got Her Own (Miss Independent Remix) by Ne-Yo feat. Jamie Foxx & Fabolous
20) Angel by Natasha Bedingfield

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21) Right Now (Na Na) by Akon
22) Whatever You Like by T.I.
23) Si Tu N'étais Plus Là by Sheryfa Luna
24) Forgive Me by Leona Lewis
25) Running Back by Jessica Mauboy feat. Flo Rida
26) Girls by Sugababes
27) Swagga Like Us by T.I. & Jay-Z feat. Lil' Wayne & Kanye West
28) Whatcha Think About That by Pussycat Dolls feat. Missy Elliott
29) Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce
30) Beautiful Dirty Rich by Lady GaGa
31) Krazy by Pitbull feat. Lil' Jon
32) She's Like a Star by Taio Cruz
33) Decode by Paramore
34) So What by Pink
35) Heartless by Kanye West
36) Many Moons by Janelle Monae
37) Sober by Pink
38) T-Shirt by Shontelle
39) Energy by Keri Hilson
40) Everyone's At It by Lily Allen
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Christina Aguilera - A Decade of Hits (Album Review)

My first album review! (and it's barely even an album, but oh well).

Christina Aguilera is releasing her greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits, on November 11. The album of course features the majority of Christina's singles, including three of her four number one singles ("Genie in a Bottle", "What a Girl Wants", and "Come On Over").

It also features her hits "Dirrty", "Beautiful", "Ain't No Other Man", and current single "Keeps Gettin' Better" among others.

Also, Christina has of course added some new material. Besides "Keeps Gettin' Better", she recorded one completely new song, "Dynamite". This song is in the same dance/pop style of her single, but doesn't have quite the same catch. It's a little bland and probably wasn't needed for inclusion.

Christina also rerecorded two previous hits: "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful". The first one's rerecording, "Genie 2.0", was premiered at this year's VMA's and is definitely worth listening to (it's pretty catchy). "You Are What You Are (Beautiful)" is OK. It sounds ethereal and is interesting, but isn't great.

Christina certainly has had hits and this album demonstrates it. Although she left off some of my favorite songs ("Can't Hold Us Down", "Reflection", "Lady Marmalade", and "Genio Atrapado"), Aguilera has a great greatest hits album that is definitely worth picking up (although only available at Target).

Grade: B+
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OBAMA!

YES WE CAN! OBAMA, the new President of the US!



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Paramore's "Decode" from Twilight soundtrack

Hey all,

I am actually back this time and will be updating from now on.

Anyways, here is Paramore's new video for "Decode", the first single from the Twilight soundtrack. I'm not a big fan of Paramore, but this song is pretty good and the video features scenes from the movie that I'm pretty sure haven't been released yet. Give it a look!

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What I'm Bumpin'

Hey, since I haven't been updating in a while, I figure I may as well update you on what I've been listening to on repeat lately.

"Womanizer" by Britney Spears
"Right Here (Departed)" by Brandy
"So What" by Pink
"Love Lockdown" by Kanye West
"Keeps Gettin' Better" by Christina Aguilera
"Still Standing" by Monica feat. Ludacris
"Many Moons" by Janelle Monae
"Go Girl" by Ciara feat. T-Pain
"Forgive Me" by Leona Lewis
"Whatcha Think About That" by Pussycat Dolls feat. Missy Elliott
"Let It Rock" by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil' Wayne
"Livin' Your Life" by T.I. feat. Rihanna
"Be OK" by Ingrid Michaelson
"Beautiful Dirty Rich" by Lady GaGa
"Bust Your Windows" by Jazmine Sullivan
"She Got Her Own (Miss Independent Remix)" by Ne-Yo feat. Jamie Fox & Fabolous

So....check 'em out. I'll be updating frequently now!
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Grammy Contenders 2009

I'M BACK! And for my first post, I'm going to put forward some predictions for what will be serious contenders for the 2009 Grammy's since the deadline to release eligible albums is approaching (Oct 1).

Album of the Year:
"The Cool" by Lupe Fiasco
"As I Am" by Alicia Keys
"Tha Carter III" by Lil' Wayne
"American Gangster" by Jay-Z
"E=MC2" by Mariah Carey
"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
"Rockferry" by Duffy
"Hard Candy" by Madonna

What other people add:
"Long Road Out of Eden" by The Eagles
"Lay It Down" by Al Green
"In Rainbows" by Radiohead
"Raising Sand" by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
"Detours" by Sheryl Crow

Record of the Year:
"Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis
"Mercy" by Duffy
"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
"Love Song" by Sara Bareilles
"I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry
"No Air" by Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown
"Like You'll Never See Me Again" by Alicia Keys

What some others are saying:
"Lollipop" by Lil' Wayne
"4 Minutes" by Madonna feat. Justin & Timbaland
"Take a Bow" by Rihanna
"Touch My Body" by Mariah Carey

New Artist
Leona Lewis
Duffy
Estelle
Katy Perry
OneRepublic
Sara Bareilles
Adele
Ingrid Michaelson
Kate Nash

What others are saying:
Vampire Weekend
The Ting Tings
Marie Digby
Yael Naim
Lady Antebellum


These are just some of the major categories. I'll do other throughout the fall until the announcement! Watch out!
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HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE TEASER TRAILER!!

The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer was finally released!!! It is amazing! It looks so different than any other Potter movie and THAT IS GREAT! So, here it is:





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Danity Kane, Rihanna, Gnarls Barkley & Bow Wow Videos

YAY! More videos!

First up, Danity Kane finally released the video for their second single, "Bad Girl" featuring Missy Elliott, six months after "Damaged" was released. This is definitely their most creative video, and I LOVE IT. But I do have to say that I think the video's missing a big dance number. I feel like at some point they just all should have broken it down and danced. Also, I'm a little sick of Dawn & Q.



Rihanna has released her new video earlier this week for "Disturbia" off of the ridiculous re-release of her album Good Girl Gone Bad. I have to say that I hated this song in the beginning, but it has definitely grown on me. Plus, this video is SICK! I think her best video yet.



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Gnarls Barkley released their third video from their album The Odd Couple for the song "Who's Gonna Save My Soul Now?" Again, Gnarls Barkley has outdone themselves with this video. It is just amazing. I love how it isn't a performance video and it's just the story.



Finally, Bow Wow has released the first single from his upcoming album Pedigree called "Marco Polo" featured the tired Soulja Boy. I don't even want to comment on this ridiculousness. Seriously, Bow Wow?


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Trailer Talk: HBP & Twilight

OMG EXCITING NEWS!:The teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is going to be released via satellite on Tuesday July 29!! It should be online soon after that. Finally, after months of speculating when it will be released and after that lame 15 second thing that I refused to post, it will arrive.

Secondly, a second, longer teaser trailer for the Twilight movie was released last week (sorry, I'm a little late posting it). Here it is:




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MORE MUSIC VIDEOS! (The good and the bad)

A lot of videos have come out in the past few days. some are good and others are not. Without out further procrastination:

First up, Ashanti's video for "Good Good". I'm still not sure how I feel about this song (is it fun or annoying?), but this video is HOT HOT HOT. I have to say that this is definitely one of the best videos of the year. It is creative and different than the rest of the videos out there. She's not dancing on a beach (Keyshia or Mariah anyone?) or in a club. The video fits the song so well. Here it is:



Secondly, Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere released a song and video for "Wake Up Call", funded by Candies. I have to say Hayden looks really hot, but the sond is not so much. It unfortunately brings back memories of Paris's "Stars Are Blind" (the faux reggae beat & the weak (sorry) vocals). Hayden isn't a bad singer, but this song may not be a right fit (although it can get stuck in your head). Here's the video (it's worth a look):



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Diddy's ex-umbrella holder Fonzworth Bentley has teamed up with Kanye West and Andre 3000 for his first single "Everybody". Just watch it. It's priceless!



N.E.R.D. released their new video for their second sinlge "Spaz". I LOVE this song and the whole CD, but this video doesn't do the song justice. I was hoping for something a little more creative than a performance video. Check it out:




What happened to Pretty Ricky?? Everything they're putting out lately is crap, including this new video for "Knocking Boots 08". Just watch it (or really not):




Alicia Keys has released the latest video from her album As I Am for the song "Superwoman". The song and the video are hot! I can't really explain it, you have to watch it!!




Finally, Robin Thicke released the video for his new single "Magic". I have to say I didn't like the song at first, but it's growing on me. The video's pretty good.



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Videos Galore!

There are a couple videos that came out today (or recently) that you all should see.

First, my new favorite Keri Hilson dropped her video for her debut single, "Energy"!



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Next up is Gym Class Heroes' video for their buzz single, "Peace Sign/Index Down" featuring Busta Rhymes. The video for their official first single "Cookie Jar" should drop soon. (PS. Look for Tyga in the vid)



Lastly, this video was released a couple days ago, but I'll post it now. It is a collaboration between NERD, Santogold, and Julian Casablancas of the Strokes called "My Drive Thru" for Converse.

N.E.R.D. Ft. Santogold & Julian Casablancas - My Drive Thru
Uploaded by Yannicklord

That's all for now!
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Alex's Top 40: 7/13/08

1) Handlebars by Flobots
2) We Break the Dawn by Michelle Williams
3) I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry
4) Bad Girl by Danity Kane feat. Missy Elliott
5) Closer by Ne-Yo
6) Got Money by Lil' Wayne feat. T-Pain
7) Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson
8) If I Never See Your Face Again by Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna
9) Moving Mountains by Usher
10) Just Dance by Lady GaGa feat. Colby O'Donis & Akon
11) Energy by Keri Hilson
12) Dangerous by Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon
13) Best, Best by Missy Elliott
14) Amnesia by Cherish
15) Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole
16) Hero by Nas feat. Keri Hilson **One to Watch**
17) Homecoming by Kanye West feat. Chris Martin
18) I Decided by Solange **One to Watch** **Biggest Leap (+9 - Tie)**
19) We Made It by Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park
20) I Like the Way She Do It by G-Unit

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21) The Way That I Love You by Ashanti **Biggest Fall (-10)**
22) Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes feat. The Dream **One to Watch**
23) Labels or Love by Fergie
24) In the Ayer by Flo Rida feat. Will.i.am **One to Watch** **Biggest Leap (+9 - Tie)**
25) Stepped on my J's by Nelly feat. Jermaine Dupri & Ciara
26) Better in Time by Leona Lewis
27) When I Grow Up by Pussycat Dolls
28) Emotional by Casely
29) Coconut Juice by Tyga feat. Travis McCoy
30) One Step at a Time by Jordin Sparks
31) U Got Me So by Shayne Ward **One to Watch**
32) One 2 Many by London feat. Flo Rida
33) Like Me by Girlicious
34) Disturbia by Rihanna
35) Corazon (You're Not Alone) by Prima J
36) Hot N' Cold by Katy Perry **New** **Hot Shot Debut**
37) A Milli by Lil' Wayne **New**
38) Out Here Grindin' by DJ Khaled feat. Akon, Ace Hood, Trick Daddy, Boosie, Lil' Wayne, Plies & Rick Ross
39) Addiction by Ryan Leslie feat. Cassie & Fabolous **New**
40) No No No by Teairra Mari

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106: What's the hell's up with Terrence?

On 106 & Park on Friday, Terrence decided to just bash Rocsi for her teleprompter reading skills, her breath, and her body ("why don't you have a body like Ciara").



That was all really ridiculous and seriously extremely unprofessional on Terrence's part. Rocsi walked off (which is also a little unprofessional), but seriously, Terrence was out of control. Then, HE messed up reading the e-mail address as well: he said, "freestylefriday@gmail.com", forgetting the "106". It was uncalled for & I think Rocsi had a right to walk off. What do you think? Click Here for for the rest!!

AND IT BEGINS!

The Breaking Dawn onslaught is beginning!


First, this week's Entertainment Weekly features a Twilight movie cover (seen above), as well as two articles. One about Stephenie Meyer and how the series' success has affected her and the other about the movie.

Secondly, today is officially 21 days until the book release, so Stephenie has started her 21 "Breaking Dawn Quotes of the Day". The first was just released (see below) on her myspace, but she does warn that the quotes are out of context, out of order, ans purposefully misleading, so take that into consideration.


ONLY 21 DAYS!
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Alex's Top 40: 7/6/08

1) I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry
2) Handlebars by Flobots
3) We Break the Dawn by Michelle Williams
4) Bad Girl by Danity Kane feat. Missy Elliott
5) Closer by Ne-Yo
6) Got Money by Lil' Wayne feat. T-Pain
7) If I Never See Your Face Again by Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna
8) Dangerous by Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon
9) Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole
10) Homecoming by Kanye West feat. Chris Martin
11) The Way That I Love You by Ashanti
12) Moving Mountains by Usher
13) Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson
14) Amnesia by Cherish
15) Best, Best by Missy Elliott **One to Watch**
16) Just Dance by Lady GaGa feat. Colby O'Donis & Akon **One to Watch**
17) Energy by Keri Hilson **One to Watch**
18) We Made It by Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park
19) I Like the Way She Do It by G-Unit
20) Labels or Love by Fergie

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21) Forever by Chris Brown
22) Hero by Nas feat. Keri Hilson **One to Watch** **Biggest Leap (+8)**
23) Emotional by Casely
24) One 2 Many by London feat. Flo Rida
25) Coconut Juice by Tyga feat. Tracis McCoy **Biggest Fall (-13)**
26) Like Me by Girlicious
27) I Decided by Solange **One to Watch**
28) Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes feat. The Dream **New** **Hot Shot Debut**
29) When I Grow Up by Pussycat Dolls
30) Stepped On My J's by Nelly feat. Jermaine Dupri & Ciara **New**
31) Better in Time by Leona Lewis
32) One Step At a Time by Jordin Sparks
33) In the Ayer by Flo Rida feat. Will.i.am **New**
34) Going On by Gnarls Barkley
35) U Got Me So by Shayne Ward **New**
36) Corazon (You're Not Alone) by Prima J **New**
37) Disturbia by Rihanna **New**
38) Out Here Grindin' by DJ Khaled feat. Akon, Ace Hood, Trick Daddy, Boosie, Lil' Wayne, Plies & Rick Ross
39) No No No by Teairra Mari
40) Universal Mind Control by Common feat. Pharrell

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More on Emmy Shortlists! (UPDATED!)

Hey, I just found this website that had a lot of the Emmy Shortlists (meaning the top 10 or 11 that will be narrowed down to 5).

I'll edit this post later with my opinions, but for now I just wanted to give you the link!!

UPDATED: I already reviewed the Shortlists for Drama and Comedy series, but you can find the rest of my opinons after the jump!


Best Drama Actor: I have to admit that I don't watch the majority of the TV shows that are nominated in the Drama categories, so the only one in this category I would really be rooting for in Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy). MIA (Missing in action): Bill Paxton (Big Love) and Christopher Meloni (SVU) (who never gets nominated).

Best Drama Actress: I would have to root for either Patricia Arquette (Medium) or Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love). While I do also like Mariska Hargitay (SVU), I definitely don't think she is necessarily any better that Christopher Meloni. MIA: The other actresses from Big Love: Ginnifer Goodwin and especially Chole Sevigny (who is just as good if not better than Jeanne).

Best Supporting Drama Actor: I would vote for either Bruce Dern (Big Love), T.R. Knight (Grey's Anatomy), or Jake Weber (Medium). I really hope Jake gets nominated just because he never does, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be T.R. MIA: Donald Sutherland (Dirty Sexy Money), Masi Oka and Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes).

Best Supporting Drama Actress: My choices for 4 of the nominees would be Jill Clayburgh (Dirty Sexy Money), S. Epatha Merkerson (Law and Order), Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy). The fifth can be whoever. I definitely want Chandra Wilson to win because her character brings so much to the show and she is underappreciated as an actress. MIA: Michelle Trachtenberg (Gossip Girl), Hayden Panettiere (Heroes), Amanda Seyfried (Big Love), Sarah Ramirez (Grey's Anatomy), and Katherine Heigl (Grey's Anatomy) (I'm kidding).

Best Comedy Actor: So the list isn't complete, but from what's there, I would definitely pick Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies) for the win. Of the options Gold Derby gives for possible nominees, the only one I watch is Zach Braff (Scrubs), but I really don't think he'll be nominated.

Best Comedy Actress: Wow, there are 7 in this category that I would want to be nominated. (AHH!!!) Well, for the 5 nominated actresses I would pick Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), Anna Friel (Pushing Daisies), Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), and Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives). My next choice for nomination would be Christina Applegate (Samantha Who?) and then America Ferrera (Ugly Betty). I really couldn't decide between Eva and Christina. I love Eva, which is why I picked her ultimately. I would definitely pick Mary-Louise Parker to win this category. MIA: Teri Hatcher (the only missing Desperate Housewives).

Best Supporting Comedy Actor: Again, no shows I really watch in this group, except for 1. So, I would have to say that Justin Kirk (Weeds) should definitely win. MIA: Chi McBride (Pushing Daisies), Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), and Doug Savant (Desperate Housewives).

Best Supporting Comedy Actress: In this category, I think that the 5 of the nominees should be Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), Judith Light (Ugly Betty), Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds), Jean Smart (Samantha Who?), and Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty). For me, it would be down between Kristin and Elizabeth, but I'll have to pick Elizabeth Perkins in the end. MIA: Dana Delany and Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives), Sarah Chalke (Scrubs), Becki Newton and Ashley Jensen (Ugly Betty), Swoosie Kurtz (Pushing Daisies), and Jennifer Esposito (Samantha Who?).

I'm not going to go into the Guests, but here are the direct links:
Guest Actress in a Comedy
Guest Drama Actor

Th-Th-Th-That's all for now folks!
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Alex's Top 40: 6/29/08 (A Little Late)

1) I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry
2) We Break the Dawn by Michelle Williams
3) Handlebars by Flobots
4) Bad Girl by Danity Kane feat. Missy Elliott
5) If I Never See Your Face Again by Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna
6)Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole
7) Closer by Ne-Yo
8) The Way That I Love You by Ashanti
9) Dangerous by Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon
10) Homecoming by Kanye West feat. Chris Martin
11) Got Money by Lil' Wayne feat. T-Pain
12) Coconut Juice by Tyga feat. Travis McCoy
13) Amnesia by Cherish **Biggest Leap (+10 - Tie)**
14) Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson
15) We Made It by Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park
16) Moving Mountains by Usher **One to Watch** **Biggest Leap (+10 - Tie)**
17) Forever by Chris Brown
18) Best, Best by Missy Elliott **One to Watch**
19) Emotional by Casely
20) I Like the Way She Do It by G-Unit

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21) Just Dance by Lady GaGa feat. Colby O'Donis & Akon **One to Watch**
22) Like Me by Girlicious
23) Energy by Keri Hilson **One to Watch**
24) Going On by Gnarls Barkley
25) Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
26) Labels or Love by Fergie
27) Party People by Nelly feat. Fergie
28) One 2 Many by London feat. Flo Rida **New** **Hot Shot Debut**
29) When I Grow Up by Pussycat Dolls
30) Hero by Nas feat. Keri Hilson **New**
31) I Decided by Solange **New**
32) Damaged by Danity Kane
33) Better In Time by Leona Lewis **New**
34) Walking on Air by Kerli
35) One Step At a Time by Jordin Sparks **New**
36) Lollipop (Remix) by Lil' Wayne feat. Kanye West **Biggest Fall (-30)**
37) Out Here Grindin' by DJ Khaled feat. Akon, Ace Hood, Trick Daddy, Boosie, Lil' Wayne, Plies & Rick Ross
38) No No No by Teairra Mari **New**
39) Leavin' by Jesse McCartney
40) Universal Mind Control by Common feat. Pharrell **New**

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The Emmy Short Lists

The Emmy short lists for Best Drama and Comedy series for released. These lists will be shortened to 5 nominations each (& those lists will be release on July 17). For comedy I think that Pushing Daisies, Weeds, and Ugly Betty should make the nominees. The other two I don't really care about (they'll be two of these: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Family Guy, Flight of the Concords, The Office, 30 Rock, and Two and a Half Men). I'm a little disappointed that Desperate Housewives, Samantha Who? and Scrubs weren't nominated.

The only one I really care about in the Drama short list is Grey's Anatomy. It'll have to go against Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, House, Lost, Mad Men, The Tudors, and The Wire. I'm again disappointed at the shafting of Heroes, Big Love, and Gossip Girl (lol, jk).

The full list of nominees will be released July 17. Click Here for for the rest!!

Alex's Top 40: 6/22/08

1) If I Never See Your Face Again (Remix) by Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna
2) Closer by Ne-Yo
3) Party People by Nelly feat. Fergie
4) We Break the Dawn by Michelle Williams
5) I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry **New** **Hot Shot Debut**
6) Lollipop (Remix) by Lil' Wayne feat. Kanye West
7) The Way That I Love You by Ashanti
8) Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole
9) Coconut Juice by Tyga feat. Travis McCoy
10) Handlebars by Flobots **Biggest Leap (+13)**
11) Bad Girl by Danity Kane feat. Missy Elliott
12) Like Me by Girlicious
13) We Made It by Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park
14) Forever by Chris Brown
15) Dangerous by Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon
16) Homecoming by Kanye West feat. Chris Martin
17) Emotional by Casely
18) Leavin' by Jesse McCartney
19) Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
20) Got Money by Lil' Wayne feat. T-Pain **One to Watch**

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21) Damaged by Danity Kane
22) Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson **One to Watch**
23) Amnesia by Cherish
24) Best, Best by Missy Elliott **New**
25) Mercy by Duffy
26) Moving Mountains by Usher **One to Watch**
27) I Like The Way She Do It by G-Unit
28) Going On by Gnarls Barkley
29) Labels or Love by Fergie
30) No Air by Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown
31) Energy by Keri Hilson **One to Watch**
32) What You Got by Colby O'Donis feat. Akon **Biggest Fall (-18)**
33) When I Grow Up by Pussycat Dolls **New**
34) American Boy by Estelle feat. Kanye West
35) Just Dance by Lady GaGa feat. Colby O'Donis & Akon **New**
36) 4 Minutes by Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
37) 16 @ War by Karina Pasian
38) Take a Bow by Rihanna
39) Walking on Air by Kerli **New**
40) Out Here Grindin' by DJ Khaled feat. Akon, Ace Hood, Trick Daddy, Boosie, Lil' Wayne, Plies & Rick Ross


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Alex Awards 2008: THE RESULTS!!

The Alex Awards 2008 results are finally here!

Follow the jump for the winners!

General

Best Song

"Stronger" by Kanye West

Best Breakout

"Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis

Best Video

"The Way I Are" by Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson, DOE & Sebastian

Best Production

"Stronger"(Kanye West) produced by Kanye West

Best Guest Appearance

"4 Minutes" (Madonna), guest appearance by Justin Timberlake

Pop

Best Pop Male

"LoveStoned" by Justin Timberlake

Best Pop Female

"Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis

Best Pop Group

"Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5

Best Pop Collaboration

"Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

R&B

Best R&B Male

"Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston

Best R&B Female

"No One" by Alicia Keys

Best R&B Group

"Damaged" by Danity Kane

Best R&B Collaboration

"Love in this Club" by Usher feat. Young Jeezy

Hip-Hop

Best Hip-Hop Male

"Stronger" by Kanye West

Best Hip-Hop Female

"Paper Planes" by M.I.A.

Best Hip-Hop Group

"Clothes Off" by Gym Class Heroes

Best Hip-Hop Rap/Rap Collaboration

"Sensual Seduction (Remix)" by Snoop Dogg feat. Lil' Kim

Best Hip-Hop Rap/Sung Collaboration

"The Way I Are" by Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & DOE

Other

Best Reggae Song

"Take You There" by Sean Kingston

Best Dance Song

"What Hurts the Most" by Cascada

Best Remix

"Love in this Club (Part II)" by Usher feat. Beyonce & Lil' Wayne

Best Soundtrack Song (Non-Musical)

"Falling Slowly" (Once) by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

Best Musical Soundtrack

Hairspray

Congrats to all of the winners!!

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Michelle Williams' "We Break the Dawn" video not to be on BET

Michelle Williams (of Destiny's Child) posted this blog on her MySpace recently to explain why you won't be seeing her video for "Break the Dawn" on BET anytime soon:

A lot of you guys are wondering why it's not on BET!!! Well how can I say this without starting any drama........it may not be "urban" enough!!! Whatever the h@$ that means!!! (this is the political foolishness we artists go through on a daily basis)

I did host BET NOW and it will be airing soon!! So I think my video will be shown on that show.

In my opinion this is some bullish. Her video isn't "urban" enough? It's not UET, it's BET, but thats besides the point.

Hip-Hop gossip blog thatgrapejuice.net just posted this is relation to this info:

Reliable word has it that a new edit of the video for the Flo-Rida (Urban) remix is set to be shot in the coming weeks, so as to allow for placement on BET.

I have to say I definitely don't like the remix as much as the original.

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"Disturbia" - Rihanna

Ok, so this song was leaked a while ago, but it was released to radio today so I decided to comment. What is this song? It is no way better than any songs that were on the original release of Good Girl Gone Bad. What happened to "Breaking Dishes", "Push Up On Me", "Rehab", and "Good Girl Gone Bad". All of these songs are better than "Disturbia". "Take a Bow" I could understand: it was at least catchy and it actually was pretty good. Chris Brown co-wrote this song and he didn't pass the writing test. The producer, Brian Seals, also didn't do such a good job.

Basically, this song is nothing special. They're only trying to get people to go out and re-buy the CD, now that is Reloaded. They were trying to recreate "Don't Stop the Music", but they failed. Sorry, Rihanna. I'm pulling for you, but this one didn't work.

Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded came out today June 17th and features new singles "Take a Bow", "If I Never See Your Face Again" (with Maroon 5), and "Disturbia". It also has previous singles "Umbrella", "Shut Up and Drive", "Hate That I Love You", and "Don't Stop the Music".

If you haven't heard it yet, CLICK HERE.

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Future Summer Jams!

So summer is here, finally!! And that means picking the songs we are going to jam to all summer long. I'm here to help. My predictions for this year's Summer Sizzlers are:

"Best, Best" by Missy Elliott - This Danja-produced song is bangin'. Missy both sings and raps through this song and it is like nothing else on the radio now. The first single off Missy's next album Block Party, scheduled to be released September 9, is going to heat up summer 2008.


"Just Dance" by Lady GaGa feat. Colby O'Donis - This dance-mania track has been burning up the dance airways for a bit now, but this single is about to take off on the mainstream. Featuring Akon's newest hit-maker Colby O'Donis, "Just Dance" is guaranteed to make you move throughout the summer.

Check after the jump for more Summer Sizzlers!



"I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry - I know you all have been bumpin' this song for a while now, but this is definitely not going anywhere anytime soon. This pop/rock song by Katy Perry is topping charts all over the place, and she has become the new pop sensation. Her album, One of the Boys, comes out today June 17th.




"Moving Mountains" by Usher - Usher's 2nd single, "Moving Mountains", is an almost-epic ballad about Usher's usual broken relationships. "Moving Mountains" is already moving mountains on the charts, and its success is sure to carry over to the summer.



"Bad Girl" by Danity Kane feat. Missy Elliott - Assuming Diddy ever actually releases this song by girl power group Danity Kane, this second single off Welcome to the Dollhouse could blow up more than "Damaged". This dance jam is about to jump off.




Look out for more Summer Sizzlers to come!

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