Monthly Archives: October 2009

Mass Effect 2 Launch Date Announced, Pre-order Bonuses Too!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Josh Salem

Yes, that’s right folk. The wait to know when you can re-join Commander Shepard and his crew has finally been announced, and that date? January 26th in North America and January 29th in Europe. But wait, that’s not all, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming | Tagged BioWare, EA, Mass Effect 2 | Leave a comment

ArtStars*: ‘TMZ for the Art Scene’

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Sara Harowitz

“Reading art criticism is bo-ring,” reads the Facebook fan page for ArtStars*. ”We show the fun side of the art world onscreen (and all the scrappy snippets of convo you missed out on).” ArtStars* is a unique endeavour that sheds light on … Continue reading →

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FIFA 10 available now in Europe

Posted on October 16, 2009 by April Apoong

Now on the iPhone and iPod Touch for the first time is FIFA 10, which can be downloaded via the App store. FIFA Soccer 10 can also be bought in store all throughout Europe for the PS3, XBox 360, PC, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming | Tagged Europe, FIFA 10, iphone, Mobile, PC Game, playstation, wii | 2 Comments

Movie Review: A Serious Man

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Ilan Mester

Only great movies require cheesy appraisals, so here it goes: “A Serious Man” is seriously good. Compared to other Coen brother films, it holds its own in a line of classics. And for those thinking you’re going in to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movie Reviews | Tagged A Serious Man, Coen brothers, comedy, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, movie review | Leave a comment

DD/MM/YYYY Arrested for Pillow Fight

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Sara Harowitz

While bands being arrested for trashing hotel rooms is nothing new, DD/MM/YYYY found themselves in a rather unique situation when they were arrested for having a pillow fight, according to CHARTattack. The experimental rock band from Toronto were in Biloxi, Miss., … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Rock | Tagged arrested, DD/MM/YYYY, Hard Rock Casino, pillow fight, Tomas Del Balso | 1 Comment

Dj Hero Demo now available in Gamestop

Posted on October 15, 2009 by April Apoong

Dying to play Dj Hero? Well aren’t we all. The good news is that a demo has been brought forth to the curious and excited. Gamestop now has demo to the highly anticipated Dj Hero. Starting on October 11th in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming | Tagged Activision, demo, DjHero, eminem, gamestop | 3 Comments

Lady Gaga Announces Tour Dates – Without Kanye West

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Sara Harowitz

Sorry Kanye West, but Lady Gaga has some of the best tour dates of all time. Lady Gaga has announced the dates of her headlining tour, “The Monster Ball,” which CHARTattack describes as ”a multimedia artistic experience in the style of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged kanye west, Lady GaGa, The Monster Ball, tour dates | 1 Comment

EA Comics: Army of Two, Dragon Age Set to Pwn Pages, Panels, and Pixels

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Brett Caron

Yes, comics and video games are not strange bedfellows, but EA is taking the next step and releasing (through IDW Publishing) comics revolving around their popular Army of Two franchise, as well as the Bioware RPG inspired Dragon Age. These … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming | Tagged army of two, BioWare, comic, dragon age, EA, game, orson scott card | Leave a comment

Justin Hines – An Inspiration

Posted on October 15, 2009 by @jordans_life

You can’t help but help and admire this guy. Not only is he a great musician who has received a ton of critical acclaim, he has done it all with a severe physical disability. We had the privilege to speak … Continue reading →

Posted in Country, Interviews, Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Chasing Silver, Handicap, interview, Justin Hines | Leave a comment

Sex Pistols Go After Ice Cream

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Sara Harowitz

The Sex Pistols have declared war on an unlikely opponent – the ice cream man. The lawyers of the band the Sex Pistols have threatened an ice cream company with legal action, according to CHARTattack. The dispute is over similarities … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Rock | Tagged God Save The Cream, God Save The Queen, Icecreamists, Lawsuit, Sex Pistols | Leave a comment

Wilco, Sam Roberts to Play Free Vancouver Olympic Concerts

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Sara Harowitz

Sam Roberts Band, Wilco, Alexisonfire, Jully Black, Blue Rodeo, and Malajube are among the musicians who will play free outdoor concerts as part of the festivities surrounding the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The shows are part of LiveCity Vancouver, made … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Alexisonfire, Sam Roberts Band, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Wilco | Leave a comment

Britney Spears’ ’3′ Debuts at Number One

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Sara Harowitz

There was no “oops,” but she sure did it again. Britney Spears debuts at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her new single, “3,” according to Oh No They Didn’t. The new song makes Spears the first artist to debut … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged "3", billboard, britney spears, CD Release, Number One | 1 Comment

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody Prepares Side Projects

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Stephen Baldwin

In a blog post on the band’s website, the Guitarist/Singer confirmed that the work of his two side projects: Tired Pony and Listen…Tanks!, will be completed by the end of January. Lightbody told Chartattack.com that Tired Pony, whose sound he … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Garret Lee, Gary Lightbody, Listen...tanks!, Snow Patrol, Tired Pony | Leave a comment

Christina Hendricks Gets Married

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Vanessa Baker

Mad Menstar Christina Hendricks married her boyfriend actor Geoffrey Arend Sunday at Il Buco restaurant in New York City, reports E! News. The couple was introduced by Hendrick’s Mad Menco-star Vincent Kartheiser and became engaged in December 2008. Hendricks, 34, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged Carolina Herrera, Christina Hendricks, Geoffrey Arend, Mad Men, Wedding | Leave a comment

Tilda Swinton Takes on Donald Trump in Scotland

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Stephen Baldwin

Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton recently signed an anti-Trump petition after accusing Donald Trump of coercing Scottish residents. Trump is ploughing the way for a brand new golf course developed by the Trump Organization. Since getting permission to go ahead with … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged donald trump, golf course, scotland, Tilda Swinton | 3 Comments

Gamers Mind Blog: New Intern

Posted on October 13, 2009 by April Apoong

Hi everyone, my name is April Apoong and I’m the new intern writer at andPOP.com. Yes, I am their first female game reviewer. I am currently pursuing creative writing at a Post Secondary level and reviewing and writing about games … Continue reading →

Posted in Gamer's Mind Blog | Tagged april, first post, Gamer's Mind Blog, Gaming | 4 Comments

Game Review: NHL 2K10

Posted on October 13, 2009 by sarge-ak47

The Play offs have started. The last hockey game I bought for full price was Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey for the N64, since then I haven’t really fallen in love with any new hockey games. Sure, I’ve played my share … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming, Nintendo Reviews | Tagged 2k, hockey, NHL, NHL 2K10, nintendo, review, Sports, wii | Leave a comment

Band of Skulls on Side B – They Are Doing Something Right

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Dan Busheikin

I haven’t listened to ‘rock’ music for years, but there’s something about Band of Skulls that I can’t get enough of. Baby Darling Dollface Honey has the same rawness and musicality of a White Stripes record, but with a unique … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Interviews, Music, Rock, Side B | Tagged baby darling dollface honey, Band of Skulls, newmoon, robert pattison, Twilight | Leave a comment

Soulja Boy in Studio with Kanye After Arrest

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Stephen Baldwin

After a party at an abandoned Atlanta suburb house had Soulja Boy running from the police, the rapper told fans on Monday that he was in studio under the production of Kanye West, MTV.com reports. The unusual pairing was enhanced … Continue reading →

Posted in Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Pop | Tagged BET Awards, Drake, kanye west, Kid Cudi, lupe fiasco, soulja boy | 1 Comment

Dr. Dre Collaborates with HP

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Stephen Baldwin

Dr. Dre has carried his meticulous musical knowledge and expertise into the creation of The HP Envy 15 Beats limited-edition laptop, billboard.com reports. Dre, alongside acclaimed producer Jimmy Iovine, helped unveil his latest project at Interscope’s Thom Thom club in … Continue reading →

Posted in Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Pop | Tagged Dr. Dre. Jimmy Iovine. Kanye West, ENVY, hp, Pharrell, Timbaland, will.i.am | Leave a 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: October 2009

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