Monthly Archives: February 2010

Basia Bulat Interview on Side B – Pressure is Good

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Dan Busheikin

Basia Bulat’s first record, “Oh My Darling”, grabbed the attention of listeners and critics worldwide. Now in the spotlight as one of Canada’s strongest singer-songwriters, Basia has released an amazing second LP, entitled “Heart of My Own”. I had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Interviews, Music, Rock, Side B | Tagged Basia Bulat, heart of own, interview, oh my darling, Side B | Leave a comment

Swiss Army Bromance

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Blake Dillon

Dashboard Confessional and New Found Glory, two of indie music’s heavyweights, have come together to release a short 4-song EP titled, The Swiss Army Bromance. The bands have taken an interesting twist with the new release by playing each other’s … Continue reading →

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Jessica Simpson and Joe Simpson Family Comedy

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson Wentz’s father, Joe Simpson, is creating a comedy for Nickelodeon based on his experiences raising his two famous daughters, reports E! News. The show, a collaboration with Tommy Lynch, is reportedly based on the family’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Pop, Television | Tagged Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, jessica simpson, Joe Simpson, nickelodeon, tv | 1 Comment

BET’s “SOS: Help for Haiti” Telethon Brings Wyclef, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Angelina Irinici

BET’s “SOS Save Ourselves: Help for Haiti” telethon was studded with stars, talent and a positive message Friday night. MTV news reports that Queen Latifah, Diddy and Pharrell spearheaded the event that was held at the American Airlines arena in … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Television | Tagged BET, Haiti, keri hilson, Nas, wyclef jean | 1 Comment

Victoria Beckham on Glamour: I’m not a supermodel, Stilettos hurt

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Angelina Irinici

Glamour Magazine chose none other than fabulous Victoria Beckham to grace its March issue cover. Formerly known as “posh spice” of the Spice Girls, Beckham is now known for her staple sky-high heels, oversized shades, and her husband the international … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Fashion | Tagged David Beckham, Fashion, Posh Spice, Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham | 1 Comment

Brittany Murphy Died of Pneumonia

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

The Los Angeles coroner revealed Brittany Murphy died of pneumonia, but prescription drugs did play a role in her death, reports CBC. The 32-year-old had anemia and multiple prescription drugs in her system at the time of her sudden death … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Brittany Murphy, cause of death, Simon Monjack | 1 Comment

Carrie Underwood Nervous to Perform at Super Bowl XLIV

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Angelina Irinici

Carrie Underwood is no stranger to performing since rising to fame after winning the fourth season of American Idol, but the Super Bowl can make even the most famous nervous. According to People.com Carrie Underwood is performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” … Continue reading →

Posted in Country, Entertainment, Music, Sports, Television | Tagged carrie underwood, Mike Fisher, nervous, Super Bowl | Leave a comment

Nelly Furtado Does a Musical

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Nelly Furtado will have a supporting role in Michael McGowan’s musical film Score: A Hockey Musical, reports CBC. Furtado, from Victoria, B.C., will play a zealous fan. Olivia Newton-John will also star in the movie, which begins filming this week in Toronto. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Pop | Tagged Hawksley Workman, nelly furtado, Olivia Newton-John, Score: A Hockey Musical | Leave a comment

Charlie Sheen’s SUV Stolen

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Charlie Sheen’s SUV was found on its side at the bottom of a cliff near Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles hours after it was reported stolen from his home, reports TMZ. The fire department are searching the scene for a … Continue reading →

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We are the World Recording: Lil Wayne’s Controversial Comment on Haiti and Katrina

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Angelina Irinici

MTV News reports that Lil Wayne expressed how honored and touched he was to be taking over Bob Dylan’s part on the remake of “We are the World.” He was soft-spoken and polite to reporters during the recording session, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Pop | Tagged Haiti, Hurricane Katrina, Lil Wayne, We are the World | 1 Comment

Kelly Clarkson Comments on Idol Bashing and Taylor Swift

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Angelina Irinici

Critics may have been harsh toward Taylor Swift’s Grammy performance, and now, Kelly Clarkson is adding her two cents into the discussion, according to People.com. Swift’s performance was described as “pitch-challenged”, and her record label CEO responded by criticizing American … Continue reading →

Posted in Country, Entertainment, Music, Pop, Television | Tagged David Cook, Grammar awards, kelly clarkson, Taylor Swift, Twitter | 4 Comments

Fall Out Boy Breaks Up

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Blake Dillon

After months of speculation, Pete Wentz has confirmed that his band, Fall Out Boy, is no longer together. The pop bassist stated on his blog that “Fall Out Boy is on break … but I can’t predict that I’d ever play … Continue reading →

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Jersey Shore to Become The Miami Shore?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Graham Slaughter

Watch out Florida – here comes a new breed of orange. Jersey Shore producers have been eyeing the white sandy beaches of Miami to shoot scenes for the show’s confirmed season two, reports TMZ. In a letter that TMZ apparently … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged Jersey Shore, Miami, producers, season two | 1 Comment

Jennifer Aniston: Single for Life?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Graham Slaughter

Does Jennifer Aniston really plan on dieing alone? According to Perez Hilton, Aniston’s Beverly Hills mansion is going under renovations to transform it from a potential family home into a full-fledged bachelorette pad. The star’s home “originally had his-and-hers baths, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged brad pitt, Jennifer Aniston, john mayor, mansion, renovations, single, vince vaughn | 1 Comment

The Toronto Maple Leafs Host “Hot Tub Time Machine” Night

Posted on February 3, 2010 by andPOP Staff

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE follows a group of best friends who’ve become bored with their adult lives: Adam (John Cusack) has been dumped by his girlfriend; Lou (Rob Corddry) is a party guy who can’t find the party; Nick’s (Craig … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Clark Duke, Collette Wolfe, Hot Tub Time Machine, John Cusack | 1 Comment

Incubus’s Ex-DJ Threatens his Replacement; Guns Being Seized

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Graham Slaughter

Former Incubus DJ, Gavin Koppel, is threatening to kill his replacement in the band, Chris Kilmore, reports TMZ. On December 28, 2009, Koppel allegedly saw Kilmore in a store and said, “You will get killed if you don’t lift that … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Rock | Tagged chris kilmore, dj, gavin koppel, Incubus, restraining order | Leave a comment

Heidi Montag’s Mom Disgusted with Daughter’s Ten Plastic Surgery Procedures

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Graham Slaughter

Would your mom be impressed? After going under the knife for ten different plastic surgery procedures, Heidi Montag jetted to her hometown of Crested Butte, Colorado, to spend some quality time with family. Unfortunately for Heidi, she didn’t get the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Colorado, Darlene Egelhoff, Heidi Montag, Plastic Surgery, ten, The Hills | 3 Comments

City Complains About Michael Jackson’s Dead Giraffes

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Graham Slaughter

The city of Page, Arizona is causing a stink over Michael Jackson’s dead giraffes. The two animals, Rambo and JJ, died last November and were buried at the Banjoko Wildlife Preserve, reports TMZ. Two months later, locals living near the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged Arizona, Dead, giraffes, michael jackson, page | Leave a comment

New Zealand DJ Gets Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Tattooed on His Butt

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

Now THERE’S a headline you probably never thought you’d see. Jason Mac, a New Zealand radio DJ for The Rock FM, lost some kind of bet which meant he had to get the image of Nickelack singer/guitarist Chad Kroeger tattooed on his … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Chad Kroeger, dj, Jason Mac, New Zealand, Nickelback, tattoo, The Rock FM | 2 Comments

Prison Inmates Tribute Michael Jackson

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

Back in July, inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines released a video of them dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” according to perezhilton.com. Since its online post, it has received over 10 million views. To celebrate the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Pop | Tagged Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, King of Pop, michael jackson, They Don't Really Care About Us, this is it, thriller, Travis Payne | 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: February 2010

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