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Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

Laurel — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:09:39 +0000

How sad is it Britney will make millions this year… and this women won’t.

The Obsession Continues

Laurel — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:06:13 +0000

I have a student worker who might just be my long lost pop-culture twin. Of the many things we have in common, our love of Taylor Swift (Tay Tay) sits high on the list. It’s nice to know that at least someone in the office is willing to argue with me whether “White Horse” or “Love Story” is a more reality-based song. (Don’t judge… it’s better than the WoW talk.) Anyway, I was informed that Tay Tay was on CSI tonight and as part of the episode they played a remixed version of “You’re Not Sorry” from her album Fearless. I swear this girl is everywhere and so far without the usual teen star drama. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that she stays successful and doesn’t follow down the dark path of so many before her. Otherwise, you might have too severely depressed fans on your hands.

It’s That Time Of Year Again… American Idol

Laurel — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:41:19 +0000

From the first episode of the 8th season, Danny Gokey has been my favorite and the one to watch. This boy can sing without being too pretty or polished. Check out his Top 36 performance of Mariah Carey’s “Hero”. There’s a simple rule to American Idol… you don’t sing Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston songs unless you can sing. And as evidenced by this video… the boy can sing.

This Is Why I Watch Every Single Freakin’ Year

Laurel — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:57:02 +0000

Coldplay ft. Jay- Z : Lost

TI, M.I.A., Jay-Z, Kanye, Lil Wayne – Swagga Like Us

LST 09 GA Live
by yardie4lifever2

Al Green, JT, BoyzIIMen, and Keith Urban – Let’s Stay Together

Jennifer Hudon – You Pulled Me Through

Vid
by tryjm

John Mayer, BB King, Buddy Guy, and Keith Urban in a tribute to Buddy Guy

And so many other amazing performances that I can’t find the videos for. Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl…. Lil Wayne and Robin Thicke, Estelle and Kanye, TayTay, The remaining member of the Four Tops with Jamie Foxx, Smokey Robinson, and Ne-Yo… amazing.

He’s A Meat-Baller

Laurel — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:57:22 +0000

Grey’s may very well be back in the game. The McSteamy-LilGray storyline is hands-down my current favorite, and this week’s scenes were fantabulous.

An Instant Classic… Just Kidding

Laurel — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:48:38 +0000

Why Are You Not Watching This Show???

Laurel — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:52:35 +0000

Yeah, I’m talking to you, Office haters. I don’t know why exactly you’re still hesitant to give into the peer pressure of one of the funniest shows on tv, but I’m thinking that if I put it out there in blog form you might just take a peek… and it just takes one peek to get hooked. So indulge yourself in humor. You’re worth it.

I Have A Black Belt In Gift Wrapping

Laurel — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:44:30 +0000

Best opening season of the season. It has to rank up there with the infamous Jim dresses as Dwight opening.

Britney, I’m Sorry

Laurel — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:59:48 +0000

It’s been ten years since the entertainment phenomenon of Britney Spears arrived on the scene, and since then the world has been obsessed with her every waking moment. Last night after a busy week and busier weekend, Lauren and I finally sat down to watch the DVRed Britney Spears: For The Record documentary on MTV, and after watching I feel nothing but pity for her. Sure, she chose fame and made the choices that brought her to the place she is in, but that in no way means, I have the right to find pleasure in her pain.

The truth is if people didn’t read the tabloids or buy the magazines, Britney’s story would be different. I won’t lie… I’ve made fun of her in the past. Laughed at her 2007 VMA performance… stared bewildered at her shaved head… enjoyed watching the mighty fall. But after watching her, I can’t help but wonder when did I become so calloused that the brokenhearted (no matter who they are or how much they’re worth) don’t affect me anymore?

On the latest album of Bebo Norman (one of my favorite Christian artists), Norman wrote a song specifically for Britney as an apology to what we as the world have done to her and young women as a whole. We’ve taken everything that should matter as a person and replaced it with superficial fluff, and now we wonder why our 12 year-olds look 16. I’m just as much to blame as the next person, but I’m hoping the next time I start to find joy in someone else’s misfortune I’ll remember this song… and the broken girl we’ve created.

Britney by Bebo Norman
Britney, I’m sorry for the lies we told
We took you into our arms and then left you cold
Britney, I’m sorry for this cruel, cruel world
We sell the beauty but destroy the girl
Britney, I’m sorry for your broken heart
We stood aside and watched you fall apart
I’m sorry we told you fame would fill you up
And money moves the man so drink the cup

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back for you
Yes coming back for you

Britney, I’m sorry for the stones we throw
We tear you down just so we can watch the show
Britney, I’m sorry for the words we say
We point the finger as you fall from grace

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back for you

Yeah, it’s coming back for you,
Yeah, it’s coming back for you,
Yeah, it’s coming back for you, yeah

Britney, I do believe that love has come
Here for the broken
Here for the ones like us

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
I can see it coming back for you

It’s coming back for you… yeah

“In The Wee Small Hours”

Laurel — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:45:29 +0000

Nothing says Thanksgiving like Turkey, football, naps, and John Mayer on Letterman before bed. This year with a lil coercing and benevolence some of my non-JM loving friends and family tuned in for me and might have enjoyed themselves. (I promised I wouldn’t out them though.) I don’t even need to tell you how much I loved this rendition of a Sinatra song with Chris Botti. If you’re too convinced he’s a douchebag to enjoy, you could always close your eyes and forget who it is.