Monthly Archives: April 2009

Review: Focal XS Computer Speakers

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Max Whiteside

For as long as I can remember, any new computer I bought, I stuck with the built-in speaker system. Last month I had a chance to try Focal’s new consumer 2.1 speaker system and boy was I impressed – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hardware Reviews, Technology | Tagged focal xs, speakers | 3 Comments

Contest: American Dad Season 4 DVD

Posted on April 30, 2009 by andPOP Staff

American Dad Season 4 is now on DVD! From the hilarious minds of “Family Guy” producers Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, “American Dad” follows the outrageous animated adventures of ultra-conservative CIA agent Stan Smith, a man who will … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests | Tagged American Dad, contest, dvd, Season 4 | 7 Comments

Zac Efron, Kristen Stewart Among Most Beautiful People

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Ilan Mester

Christina Applegate graces the cover of this year’s “People’s Most Beautiful” issue, but many teen idols are featured in the magazine as well. “Twilight’s” Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have both made People’s annual 100 Most Beautiful List. “I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music | Tagged Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Selena Gomez, Taylor Momsen, Zac Efron | 2 Comments

Keith Urban Seeks Name For Webisode Series

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Eva Lam

Country superstar Keith Urban is asking fans to name his weekly webisode series, which debuted earlier this month. Continue reading →

Posted in Country, Music | Tagged Keith Urban, tour, webisode series | 1 Comment

Rant ‘N Rave: Parents of Celebrities

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Irene Ogrodnik

Granted, parenthood is complex. Children need unconditional love, stability and guidance. When parents fail to provide any of those needs, you end up with the childhood version of Drew Barrymore.

Based on the number of celebs who have entered rehab in recent years, it’s obvious that more than a handful have some loose screws. While many blame a star’s inability to adjust to a lifestyle of fame and fortune for their problems, perhaps more responsibility should be placed on those who have raised them.

Before you leave me a 500-word thrashing on how I must not understand the difficulties of parenthood, realize that I am not claiming that any parent of a celebrity is a horrible person—just someone in vital need of re-evaluating their very questionable parenting skills.

Without further ado, here are parents of celebrities who, like many of their children, need some mental help: Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Rant 'N Rave | Tagged britney spears, Dina Lohan, Eddie Murphy, jessica simpson, Joe Simpson, Linda Hogan, lindsay lohan | Leave a comment

The Hills To Return (Sans Lauren Conrad)

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Ilan Mester

MTV has announced their hit show “The Hills” will return for another season later this year without Lauren Conrad, its original star. “MTV viewers will find out life in Los Angeles only gets more complicated as friendships, relationships and loyalties … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged Lauren Conrad, returning, season 5, The Hills | Leave a comment

Avril Lavigne To Be Canadian Ambassador At 2010 World Expo

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Eva Lam

Avril Lavigne has been chosen to represent Canada as an ambassador at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China.

The Napanee, Ont., native announced her new gig in a MySpace blog entry Monday. “It’s really exciting as it’s the first time China has ever hosted World Expo and the theme is ‘Better City, Better Life,’” she wrote. Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged 2010 World Expo, ambassador, Avril Lavigne | Leave a comment

Contest: Halestorm iPod

Posted on April 29, 2009 by andPOP Staff

Signup to win a new iPod Shuffle loaded with Halestorm’s new album. http://feature.atlrec.com/halestorm/ipod/

Posted in Contests | Tagged contest, halestorm, ipod | 2 Comments

Ashanti To Make Stage Debut In The Wiz

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Eva Lam

Ashanti is off to see the Wizard.

The R&B singer has scored the lead role of Dorothy in this summer’s revival of “The Wiz” in New York City. The role marks Ashanti’s stage debut, though she played the character in the 2005 made-for-TV movie “The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz.” Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, R&B | Tagged ashanti, musical, The Wiz | Leave a comment

Wolverine Gets World Premiere In Tempe, Arizona

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Eva Lam

The stars of ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine” brought a little Hollywood glitz and glamour to Tempe, Arizona as they attended the world premiere screening of the movie on Monday.

The city won the right to host the world premiere via an online voting contest sponsored by Twentieth Century Fox. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Hugh Jackman, premiere, Ryan Reynolds, wolverine | Leave a comment

Dylan, Nelson, Mellencamp Team Up For U.S. Ballpark Tour

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Eva Lam

Bob Dylan will be joined by two very special guests when he embarks on an extensive tour of minor-league baseball parks this summer.

The rock icon has enlisted Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp for the 23-date U.S. trek, marking just the second time in 24 years that the three musicians have performed together. Continue reading →

Posted in Country, Music, Rock | Tagged Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, tour, willie nelson | Leave a comment

Game Review: The Chronicles Of Riddick – Assault On Dark Athena

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Josh Salem

Testosterone, check. Darkness, check. Funky glasses, check. You ARE Vin Diesel. The sequel, Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, released 5 years after Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay puts everyone’s favourite night seeing, space flying protagonist from … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming, XBox Reviews | Tagged assault on dark athena, chronicles of riddick, review, video game, Vin Diesel, xbox 360 | Leave a comment

Bloc Party Interview

Posted on April 28, 2009 by andPOP Staff

Jordan speaks with Kele from Bloc Party about their sound and making Intimacy (the album, not sex (not that there is anything wrong with sex)).

Posted in Hip Hop/Rap, Interviews, Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Bloc Party, interview, intimacy | Leave a comment

Joel Madden Gets Into Delimma With British Airways Over Tattoos

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Jeremy Singer

Joel Madden won’t be looking to book with British Airways during vacations any time soon.According to E! News, the Good Charlotte star was ordered to hide his tattoos before he boarded a British Airways flight from London to Lisbon on … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged British Airways, Joel Madden, Tattoos | Leave a comment

Fox Network Chooses Lie to Me Over Obama

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Jeremy Singer

Oh the priorities of the Fox network. According to E! News, the network has decided to nix the airing of President Obama’s prime-time press conference on Wednesday timed to mark his 100th day in office, and instead continue with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged 100th day. speech, Fox, lie top me, Obama | 2 Comments

Evan Rachel Wood To Vamp It Up On True Blood

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Eva Lam

“The Wrestler” actress Evan Rachel Wood has signed on for a pivotal role in the upcoming second season of HBO’s “True Blood.” Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged evan rachel wood, True Blood | 1 Comment

Contest: Star Trek Original Series Season 1 Blu Ray

Posted on April 27, 2009 by andPOP Staff

Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk. The First Officer is Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. The Chief … Continue reading →

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Eminem Talks About Relapse 2

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Joelle Tomlinson

Eminem delved into detail about his forthcoming album, Relapse, (due May 19) during an interview with Shade 45′s Angela Yee on “The Morning After” Sirius satellite radio show on Thursday, explaining why the album will only feature Dr. Dre and 50 Cent as collaborators. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Hip Hop/Rap, Music | Tagged Dr. Dre, eminem, Relapse | Leave a comment

Casey Aldridge Injured In Car Accident

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Joelle Tomlinson

Multiple reports state that Casey Aldridge, the father of Jamie Lynn Spears’ 10-month-old daughter, Maddie, was rushed to the emergency room this weekend after being involved in a bad car accident. Spears, 18, and Aldridge’s sister are at Casey’s side … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Casey Aldridge, jamie lynn spears, Maddie | Leave a comment

New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Slated For 2011

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Eva Lam

Get ready for the return of Turtle Power in 2011.

That’s when a new live-action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie is expected to hit theatre screens, according to Variety. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 1 Comment

Small Talk – Graffiti6 (2 of 3)

Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”

Small Talk – Graffiti6 (1 of 3)

Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (3 of 3)

Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (2 of 3)

During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (1 of 3)

There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.

Small Talk – Hedley (2 of 2)

When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.

Small Talk – Hedley (1 of 2)

It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.

Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (2 of 2)

Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.

Small Talk – Neverest

Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.

Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (1 of 2)

Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.

Small Talk – Howie D (2 of 2)

Small Talk – Howie D (1 of 2)

Let’s face it, whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all Backstreet Boys fans. However, what happens when they grow up, have children and become Backstreet Men? Howie D talks to @jordans_life about baby making music, becoming a father and his new album titled “Back To Me” (2011).

Jamie Bell: Bringing TinTin To Life

It’s surprising to think that a dance background would be of any use to an actor playing a cartoon character. However, The Adventures of Tin Tin is so realistic it’s goes far beyond the limits of the word “animation.”

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (3 of 3)

andPOP (@jordans_life) talked to Cody Simpson about being immortalized with his very own doll, just in time for Xmas.

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (2 of 3)

Cody talks about his upcoming track with Justin, and why he respects Bieber so much as an artist. He also confirms that he and the Biebs will collaborate, however, they’re just “looking for the right song.”

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 8

In the final TWOTI of 2011, Paul speaks out against senior citizen abuse via dubstep, takes a crash course in Brazilian motorcycle crashes and introduces you to the one man who blows more hot air in front of an audience than him.

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (1 of 3)

We all know what it’s like to be down in the dumps, and pop stars are no different. Jordan (@Jordans_Life) sat down with Cody Simpson to ask him what picks him up when he’s down. And then he made some kind of come-on comments about his Dad.

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 7

#freshpresslive – Dec 5/11

We talk about the Kourtney Kardashian controversy, Shaun White’s naked pics, and a condom dress?

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 6

When the hungriest/creepiest baby alive and a bizarre Japanese game show with cats in cups isn’t the week’s top online video, you know whatever topped them had to involve Mike Tyson.

Monthly Archives: April 2009

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