The fictional character Stuart Pot, better known by his stage name 2-D, also simply spelled as 2D, is a member of the British virtual band Gorillaz. He performs the lead vocals and plays the keyboard for the band.
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
2D Gorillaz plastic beach - iphone 640 x 960
The fictional character Stuart Pot, better known by his stage name 2-D, also simply spelled as 2D, is a member of the British virtual band Gorillaz. He performs the lead vocals and plays the keyboard for the band.
gibson guitar - iphone 640 x 960
The Gibson Guitar Corporation, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan and currently of Nashville, Tennessee, manufactures guitars and other instruments which sell under a variety of brand names. With a history of over a century, Gibson has been one of the companies that have revolutionized the development of the acoustic and the electric guitar, and along the way have built one of the world's most iconic guitars, the Gibson Les Paul. Many of their instruments continue to increase in value, and some Gibsons are among the most collectible guitars.
gibson guitar - ipad 1024 x 1024
The Gibson Guitar Corporation, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan and currently of Nashville, Tennessee, manufactures guitars and other instruments which sell under a variety of brand names. With a history of over a century, Gibson has been one of the companies that have revolutionized the development of the acoustic and the electric guitar, and along the way have built one of the world's most iconic guitars, the Gibson Les Paul. Many of their instruments continue to increase in value, and some Gibsons are among the most collectible guitars.
gibson guitar - 1920 x 1200
The Gibson Guitar Corporation, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan and currently of Nashville, Tennessee, manufactures guitars and other instruments which sell under a variety of brand names. With a history of over a century, Gibson has been one of the companies that have revolutionized the development of the acoustic and the electric guitar, and along the way have built one of the world's most iconic guitars, the Gibson Les Paul. Many of their instruments continue to increase in value, and some Gibsons are among the most collectible guitars.
Shania Twain - iphone 640 x 960
Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the mid 1990s with her album The Woman in Me (1995), and achieved worldwide success with her 1997 album Come On Over, which became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million copies worldwide and is the 9th best-selling album in the U.S. Her 4th album, titled Up! was released late 2002. To date it has sold 20 million copies worldwide.
A five-time Grammy Award winner, Twain has also achieved major success as a songwriter, winning 27 BMI Songwriter awards. Twain has had three albums certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America and is the second best-selling artist in Canada, behind fellow Canadian Céline Dion, with three of her studio albums being certified double diamond by the Canadian Recording Industry Association. Twain has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, and is ranked as the 10th best-selling artist of the Nielsen SoundScan era. She was also ranked the 72nd Artist of the 2000–10 decade by Billboard. Most recently, Twain will have her own series, Why Not? with Shania Twain, that premiered on the OWN on May 8, 2011. She received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 2, 2011 in recognition of her star-studded career.
Shania Twain - 1600 x 1200
Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the mid 1990s with her album The Woman in Me (1995), and achieved worldwide success with her 1997 album Come On Over, which became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million copies worldwide and is the 9th best-selling album in the U.S. Her 4th album, titled Up! was released late 2002. To date it has sold 20 million copies worldwide.
A five-time Grammy Award winner, Twain has also achieved major success as a songwriter, winning 27 BMI Songwriter awards. Twain has had three albums certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America and is the second best-selling artist in Canada, behind fellow Canadian Céline Dion, with three of her studio albums being certified double diamond by the Canadian Recording Industry Association. Twain has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, and is ranked as the 10th best-selling artist of the Nielsen SoundScan era. She was also ranked the 72nd Artist of the 2000–10 decade by Billboard. Most recently, Twain will have her own series, Why Not? with Shania Twain, that premiered on the OWN on May 8, 2011. She received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 2, 2011 in recognition of her star-studded career.
Cyborg Noodle - 1600 x 1200
Cyborg Noodle is the newest member for virtual band Gorillaz created for their album Plastic Beach. In the storyline, she was created by the band leader, Murdoc, as a replacement for the band's original guitarist, Noodle, whose whereabouts were allegedly unknown. She was created through the use of cybernetic prosthetics as well as some DNA samples of Noodle that were salvaged from the wreckage of the flying windmill island which was destroyed in the "El Mañana" music video. She serves as both a guitarist and a "gun-slinging bodyguard" for Murdoc.
Aside from her built-in knowledge of musical instruments and theory, Cyborg Noodle also has a vast knowledge of weapons and fighting techniques, as well as basic skills, much like Noodle. Unlike the original Noodle's reserved and calm nature, Cyborg Noodle was programmed by Murdoc to take on even the riskiest tasks without hesitation by any means necessary, making her in some ways a robotic mercenary. She seems to malfunction in "Stylo" due to a thunderstorm halfway through the video and having been previously shot in the head, but later repairs herself, as seen in "On Melancholy Hill".
Justin Timberlake Video Images, Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis grope each other
mila kunis and justin timberlake get silly friends with benefits set
sag awards Justin Timberlake
The 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards 2011) held at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center – Arrivals
Los Angeles, California – 30.01.11
justin timberlake mila kunis kissing
Justin Timberlake Fondos De Pantalla Del Cantante Justin
Timberlake
Photos: 2011 MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet wallpapers
doodle, google, google doodle, GoogleDoodle, guitar, les paul, LesPaul
It has been a while since we last reported on a Google Doodle but having seen their latest creation, we definitely couldn’t pass it by. Google has put up a new interactive Les Paul doodle on their homepage, letting users get a taste of the guitar pioneer.
Click the compose button at the base of the second “g” and begin recording your own 30 second tribute to one of music’s most innovative pioneers using your keyboard to play specific notes or mouse for virtual strumming. Unfortunately, the recording and sharing aspect appears limited to US Googlers. Impressive stuff from a typically impressive company.
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal go public with their romance on visit to her hometown
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Spotted! Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal seen together for the first time in Nashville yesterday, confirming the weeks of dating rumours
Rumours that they were dating have swirled around for weeks.
But country singer Taylor Swift and actor Jake Gyllenhaal finally seem to have confirmed them - with a romantic visit to her hometown.
The couple were photographed together for the first time by a fan as they enjoyed a date at a coffeehouse, just two days after they were seen spending Thanksgiving together in New York.
The pair enjoyed a cosy breakfast at Fido Coffee-house and Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee yesterday, just two days after spending Thanksgiving together in New York.
'They were smiling and laughing. They were talking a lot and enjoying each other's company,' fellow diner Elaina Mishu told PEOPLE magazine.
'They didn't look like just friends.'
Thinking of investing? Taylor Swift and a security guard were seen visiting an empty house in Nashville on Saturday
'They were not trying to be discreet by any means. They were definitely a couple. They looked very happy.'
Taylor, 20, wrapped up warm in a patterned blue hat and sweater as the couple queued alongside everyone else.
Taylor and Jake, 29, were first rumoured to be dating back in late October and have been seen together several times since then.
Last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, they went out for coffee in the Brooklyn neighbourhood of New York, just round the corner from where Jake's sister Maggie Gyllenhaal lives.
The pair reportedly popped into Park Slope's Gorilla Coffee where they enjoyed maple flavoured lattes.
'They were really sweet, really really sweet,' a source at the shop told People, adding that the duo also tipped well.
Just last month Taylor side-stepped questions from talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres about the budding romance, saying she was 'always optimistic about love...always, sometimes.'
Taylor has previously dated stars including John Mayer and Twilight star Taylor Lautner, while Jake ended his four-year relationship with actress Reese Witherspoon late last year.
This week Taylor gave a glimpse into the making of her latest album in the documentary Speak Now
Initimate picture: Taylor plays her guitar in her bedroom; the young star is one of the U.S.'s most well known country singers
source: dailymail
Spotted! Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal seen together for the first time in Nashville yesterday, confirming the weeks of dating rumoursRumours that they were dating have swirled around for weeks.
But country singer Taylor Swift and actor Jake Gyllenhaal finally seem to have confirmed them - with a romantic visit to her hometown.
The couple were photographed together for the first time by a fan as they enjoyed a date at a coffeehouse, just two days after they were seen spending Thanksgiving together in New York.
The pair enjoyed a cosy breakfast at Fido Coffee-house and Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee yesterday, just two days after spending Thanksgiving together in New York.
'They were smiling and laughing. They were talking a lot and enjoying each other's company,' fellow diner Elaina Mishu told PEOPLE magazine.
'They didn't look like just friends.'
Thinking of investing? Taylor Swift and a security guard were seen visiting an empty house in Nashville on Saturday'They were not trying to be discreet by any means. They were definitely a couple. They looked very happy.'
Taylor, 20, wrapped up warm in a patterned blue hat and sweater as the couple queued alongside everyone else.
Taylor and Jake, 29, were first rumoured to be dating back in late October and have been seen together several times since then.
Last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, they went out for coffee in the Brooklyn neighbourhood of New York, just round the corner from where Jake's sister Maggie Gyllenhaal lives.
The pair reportedly popped into Park Slope's Gorilla Coffee where they enjoyed maple flavoured lattes.
'They were really sweet, really really sweet,' a source at the shop told People, adding that the duo also tipped well.
Just last month Taylor side-stepped questions from talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres about the budding romance, saying she was 'always optimistic about love...always, sometimes.'
Taylor has previously dated stars including John Mayer and Twilight star Taylor Lautner, while Jake ended his four-year relationship with actress Reese Witherspoon late last year.
This week Taylor gave a glimpse into the making of her latest album in the documentary Speak Now
Initimate picture: Taylor plays her guitar in her bedroom; the young star is one of the U.S.'s most well known country singerssource: dailymail
Do They Know It's Christmas was worst song in the world, admits Bob Geldof
By SIMON CABLE
Cover your ears: It raised millions of pounds for charity and became the worlds' biggest selling single, Sir Bob Geldof has admitted that he dreads hearing his song, Do They Know It's Christmas during the festive season
If you haven’t heard a rendition of Do They Know It’s Christmas yet this year, it’s only a matter of time.
But should you curse Bob Geldof for writing That Song, you’ll be in good company. He’s fed up with it too.
The single was released 26 years ago today as Geldof set up Band Aid to raise money for famine-hit Ethiopia.
And although it became the biggest selling single in the world at the time, it seems he’s had enough.
He said: ‘I am responsible for two of the worst songs in history. One is Do They Know It’s Christmas? and the other one is We Are The World. Any day soon, I will go to the supermarket, head to the meat counter and it will be playing. Every ****ing Christmas.’
He said carol singers also include it in their repertoire when they visit his South London home each year, alongside the more traditional Silent Night.
Power of pop: Bob Geldof (left) co-wrote the song with Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for famine-hit Ethiopia. 26 years later, he still can't escape it
The former Boomtown Rats frontman, 59, added: ‘Sometimes I think that’s wild because I wrote it. Or else I am thinking how much I want them to stop because they are doing it really badly.’
Geldof co-wrote the song with singer Midge Ure.
The campaign, which went on to raise more than £100million, was inspired by Michael Buerk’s BBC news report on Ethiopia’s famine.
So great, they did it twice! The single was re-recorded with a new batch of celebrity singers in 2004. Sir Bob says that carol singers who visit his house regularly include it in their reoertoire
Musicians including Sting, Bono, George Michael and Phil Collins sang on the Band Aid track.
Its success led to the release of U.S. charity single We Are the World months later.
Spot the difference: Ten years later, a new batch of singers came together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the song, raising more money for charity
source: dailymail
Cover your ears: It raised millions of pounds for charity and became the worlds' biggest selling single, Sir Bob Geldof has admitted that he dreads hearing his song, Do They Know It's Christmas during the festive seasonIf you haven’t heard a rendition of Do They Know It’s Christmas yet this year, it’s only a matter of time.
But should you curse Bob Geldof for writing That Song, you’ll be in good company. He’s fed up with it too.
The single was released 26 years ago today as Geldof set up Band Aid to raise money for famine-hit Ethiopia.
And although it became the biggest selling single in the world at the time, it seems he’s had enough.
He said: ‘I am responsible for two of the worst songs in history. One is Do They Know It’s Christmas? and the other one is We Are The World. Any day soon, I will go to the supermarket, head to the meat counter and it will be playing. Every ****ing Christmas.’
He said carol singers also include it in their repertoire when they visit his South London home each year, alongside the more traditional Silent Night.
Power of pop: Bob Geldof (left) co-wrote the song with Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for famine-hit Ethiopia. 26 years later, he still can't escape itThe former Boomtown Rats frontman, 59, added: ‘Sometimes I think that’s wild because I wrote it. Or else I am thinking how much I want them to stop because they are doing it really badly.’
Geldof co-wrote the song with singer Midge Ure.
The campaign, which went on to raise more than £100million, was inspired by Michael Buerk’s BBC news report on Ethiopia’s famine.
So great, they did it twice! The single was re-recorded with a new batch of celebrity singers in 2004. Sir Bob says that carol singers who visit his house regularly include it in their reoertoireMusicians including Sting, Bono, George Michael and Phil Collins sang on the Band Aid track.
Its success led to the release of U.S. charity single We Are the World months later.
Spot the difference: Ten years later, a new batch of singers came together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the song, raising more money for charity
source: dailymail
Earnest Justin Bieber sings a message of hope for the needy in new video Pray
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Charity work: Justin Bieber sings a message of hope in his new video Pray, in which he is seen visiting sick children
He's not the first pop star to feel guilty about the vast injustices of this world.
But teen star Justin Bieber obviously hopes to make a difference with the video for his new single, Pray.
The earnest 16-year-old sings a message of hope as images of the homeless, sick and dispossessed flash by.
Doing his bit: Bieber sings 'I know there's good times beyond that pain' in Pray
Victims of hurricanes and beggars from Asia to America feature, as the youngster is seen performing acts of charity work.
He visits sick children in hospital and poses for pictures with the police force, in an effort to do good.
And while some might consider the video patronising, Bieber means well - giving a portion of the proceeds to a children's charity.
Friend of the forces: Bieber poses with police and army officers in one shot
The video brings back memories of Michael Jackson's hit Heal The World.
And that is not entirely a surprise.
'Wrote this song thinking of Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror and we are donating a portion of the proceeds from every album sold to CHILDREN's MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS,' Bieber wrote in a footnote.
'This song means alot to me and I Love this video.'
The video features images of orphaned and disadvantaged children worldwide
Unlike the strictly acoustic tracks on his new album, My World's Acoustic, Pray uses a string section, synthesizers and congas as Bieber offers an inspirational outlook on the future.
'I know there's sunshine beyond that rain, I know there's good times beyond that pain. Heaven, tell me I can make a change,' he sings.
Scooter Braun and Alfredo Flores directed the video, which Bieber released on his official Facebook page.
Well meaning: Bieber is giving a portion of the profits from his video to a children's charity
The star originally posted it on YouTube, only for it to be removed due to copyright reasons, wit the website claiming Universal had asked them to take it down.
Bieber, discovered on YouTube, tweeted: 'yo youtube...how u gonna block my own song?!?!?!
'we started this journey and now u r cheatin on me with this vevo chica...i see how it is...i will be over here with facebook.'
source: dailymail
Charity work: Justin Bieber sings a message of hope in his new video Pray, in which he is seen visiting sick childrenHe's not the first pop star to feel guilty about the vast injustices of this world.
But teen star Justin Bieber obviously hopes to make a difference with the video for his new single, Pray.
The earnest 16-year-old sings a message of hope as images of the homeless, sick and dispossessed flash by.
Doing his bit: Bieber sings 'I know there's good times beyond that pain' in PrayVictims of hurricanes and beggars from Asia to America feature, as the youngster is seen performing acts of charity work.
He visits sick children in hospital and poses for pictures with the police force, in an effort to do good.
And while some might consider the video patronising, Bieber means well - giving a portion of the proceeds to a children's charity.
Friend of the forces: Bieber poses with police and army officers in one shotThe video brings back memories of Michael Jackson's hit Heal The World.
And that is not entirely a surprise.
'Wrote this song thinking of Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror and we are donating a portion of the proceeds from every album sold to CHILDREN's MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS,' Bieber wrote in a footnote.
'This song means alot to me and I Love this video.'
The video features images of orphaned and disadvantaged children worldwideUnlike the strictly acoustic tracks on his new album, My World's Acoustic, Pray uses a string section, synthesizers and congas as Bieber offers an inspirational outlook on the future.
'I know there's sunshine beyond that rain, I know there's good times beyond that pain. Heaven, tell me I can make a change,' he sings.
Scooter Braun and Alfredo Flores directed the video, which Bieber released on his official Facebook page.
Well meaning: Bieber is giving a portion of the profits from his video to a children's charityThe star originally posted it on YouTube, only for it to be removed due to copyright reasons, wit the website claiming Universal had asked them to take it down.
Bieber, discovered on YouTube, tweeted: 'yo youtube...how u gonna block my own song?!?!?!
'we started this journey and now u r cheatin on me with this vevo chica...i see how it is...i will be over here with facebook.'
source: dailymail
Miley Cyrus and her lookalike mother Tish enjoy a girls day out at the shops
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Girls day out: Miley Cyrus and her mother Tish spent yesterday getting their nails done and going out for lunch
Thanksgiving is all about family. And despite the recent break up of her parents, Miley Cyrus still managed to make the holiday a family affair.
The Hannah Montana star, who turned 18 last week, spent yesterday on a girls day out with her mother Tish.
The ladies spent the morning at a nail salon for some pampering near their home in Studio City, California before heading to a Panera Bread restaurant for a bite to eat.
The pair wore matching navy leggings and flip flops for the outing and looked more like sisters than mother and daughter as the walked arm in arm back to their car.
Miley seemed a little down in the dumps and at one point her mother put a reassuring arm around her shoulders and gave her a hug.
Tish Cyrus and Miley's father Billy Ray Cyrus announced last month that they were ending their 18-year marriage.
Sisters? The mother-daughter duo looked more like friends
Billy Ray filed divorce papers in his home state of Tennessee citing irreconcilable differences and it was rumoured that Tish had been having an affair with musician Brett Michaels.
Earlier in the week Miley was spotted partying with rumoured new boyfriend, 18-year-old Canadian actor Avan Jogia.
The pair celebrated Miley's 18th birthday together at Hollywood club Trousdale where they were spotted kissing.
Down in the dumps: Miley appeared a little unhappy as she spent time with her mother
source :dailymail
Girls day out: Miley Cyrus and her mother Tish spent yesterday getting their nails done and going out for lunch Thanksgiving is all about family. And despite the recent break up of her parents, Miley Cyrus still managed to make the holiday a family affair.
The Hannah Montana star, who turned 18 last week, spent yesterday on a girls day out with her mother Tish.
The ladies spent the morning at a nail salon for some pampering near their home in Studio City, California before heading to a Panera Bread restaurant for a bite to eat.
The pair wore matching navy leggings and flip flops for the outing and looked more like sisters than mother and daughter as the walked arm in arm back to their car.
Miley seemed a little down in the dumps and at one point her mother put a reassuring arm around her shoulders and gave her a hug.
Tish Cyrus and Miley's father Billy Ray Cyrus announced last month that they were ending their 18-year marriage.
Sisters? The mother-daughter duo looked more like friendsBilly Ray filed divorce papers in his home state of Tennessee citing irreconcilable differences and it was rumoured that Tish had been having an affair with musician Brett Michaels.
Earlier in the week Miley was spotted partying with rumoured new boyfriend, 18-year-old Canadian actor Avan Jogia.
The pair celebrated Miley's 18th birthday together at Hollywood club Trousdale where they were spotted kissing.
Down in the dumps: Miley appeared a little unhappy as she spent time with her mothersource :dailymail
Move over J-Lo and Beyonce! Nicki Minaj is the new bootylicious girl on the block
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Bountiful backside! Nicki Minaj displays her outrageous assets at a concert yesterday in New York City
She's been the butt of rumours about buttock enhancements - but fake or not, Nicki Minaj showed off her ample backside in a skin tight catsuit last night.
The singer and rapper, 25, wore the eye-popping outfit as she performed at the Hammerstein Ballroom in her home town of New York with a host of friends including Rihanna and Kanye West.
Drake and Keyshia Cole also joined Minaj during the special Thanksgiving performance for radio station Hot 97.
For months, rumours have spread across the web, that Minaj underwent surgery or uses pads to boost her bum, especially on urban gossip sites such as Bossip and mediatakeout.com.
But the Massive Attack singer said: 'Absolutely not' in a recent interview with the New York Post.
She added: 'People will pick anything to talk about, and that happens to be the thing at the moment. I love being a conversation piece.
Fashionistas: Nicki Minaj performs with Rihanna, who is also known for her eye-popping outfits
The star, who provides background vocals on Trey Songz's new track called Bottoms Up, re-leased her debut album Pink Friday on Monday.
The disc features special guests including the aforementioned stars as well as Natasha Bedingfield, Will.I.Am and Eminem.
It’s expected to debut on the US Billboard charts at number two,selling an impressive 375k-425k units right behind Kanye West who will take the top spot.
Minaj is gaining quite a reputation for her outrageous rap style and unusual dress sense, which has been described as a cross between Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
Prior to her album's release, Pink Friday was leaked onto the internet twice, generating huge interest.
But the reaction from reviewers has been mixed.
Ann Powers in the LA Times said: 'Minaj doesn't always succeed on "Pink Friday", and I'm not even sure how thought out her split-personality approach is. But I for one admire her attempts to show range, vocally and emotionally, and to confront how confusing life for young women can be.'
Andy Gill of The Independent (UK) gave it three stars out of five, adding: 'There's nothing on Pink Friday with quite the incendiary impact of her cameo on Kanye West's "Monster", but there's enough to confirm the buzz about Nicki Minaj being the future of female hip-hop.'
Fellow rappers have also been giving their opinions.
Kanye West took to Twitter to praise the album - although he may be biased, as he appears on it.
''From what I've heard of @NickiMinaj 's album I know it's gone be crazy! I've got a couple verses on it too!!!' he said.
source: dailymail
Bountiful backside! Nicki Minaj displays her outrageous assets at a concert yesterday in New York CityShe's been the butt of rumours about buttock enhancements - but fake or not, Nicki Minaj showed off her ample backside in a skin tight catsuit last night.
The singer and rapper, 25, wore the eye-popping outfit as she performed at the Hammerstein Ballroom in her home town of New York with a host of friends including Rihanna and Kanye West.
Drake and Keyshia Cole also joined Minaj during the special Thanksgiving performance for radio station Hot 97.
For months, rumours have spread across the web, that Minaj underwent surgery or uses pads to boost her bum, especially on urban gossip sites such as Bossip and mediatakeout.com.
But the Massive Attack singer said: 'Absolutely not' in a recent interview with the New York Post.
She added: 'People will pick anything to talk about, and that happens to be the thing at the moment. I love being a conversation piece.
Fashionistas: Nicki Minaj performs with Rihanna, who is also known for her eye-popping outfitsThe star, who provides background vocals on Trey Songz's new track called Bottoms Up, re-leased her debut album Pink Friday on Monday.
The disc features special guests including the aforementioned stars as well as Natasha Bedingfield, Will.I.Am and Eminem.
It’s expected to debut on the US Billboard charts at number two,selling an impressive 375k-425k units right behind Kanye West who will take the top spot.
Minaj is gaining quite a reputation for her outrageous rap style and unusual dress sense, which has been described as a cross between Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
Prior to her album's release, Pink Friday was leaked onto the internet twice, generating huge interest.
But the reaction from reviewers has been mixed.
Ann Powers in the LA Times said: 'Minaj doesn't always succeed on "Pink Friday", and I'm not even sure how thought out her split-personality approach is. But I for one admire her attempts to show range, vocally and emotionally, and to confront how confusing life for young women can be.'
Andy Gill of The Independent (UK) gave it three stars out of five, adding: 'There's nothing on Pink Friday with quite the incendiary impact of her cameo on Kanye West's "Monster", but there's enough to confirm the buzz about Nicki Minaj being the future of female hip-hop.'
Fellow rappers have also been giving their opinions.
Kanye West took to Twitter to praise the album - although he may be biased, as he appears on it.
''From what I've heard of @NickiMinaj 's album I know it's gone be crazy! I've got a couple verses on it too!!!' he said.
source: dailymail
Cheryl Cole shows her moody side in new video The Flood
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
In bed with Cheryl Cole: The singer tosses and turns in her bed in the new video for her single The Flood
Since she kicked off her solo career with Fight For This Love, most of Cheryl Cole's single releases have been fast-paced with action-packed videos.
But after a tough year for the singer, it seems she has decided to show her more vulnerable side with a moody new video for her new single The Flood.
The upcoming promo, which debuted on UK TV today, is the second single from her second solo album Messy Little Raindrops, which got to the No.1 spot this month despite dividing critics.
In a change of pace from the upbeat Promise This - which was accompanied by a video of Cheryl doing ballet - this time she is alone in a remote house overlooking a stormy ocean.
The lyrics suggest Cheryl's love has drowned in a shipwreck and she is forever haunted by what she could have done to save him.
In one scene, a lonely Cheryl is seen tossing and turning in bed as she struggles to adjust to life without her love.
Baby, it's cold outside: A windswept Cheryl recalls the moment her love died in a shipwreck
Mean and moody: The gloomy video is a very different change of pace for the singer
The video was filmed against the dramatic backdrop of white cliffs on England's south coast.
The song isn't due to be released until January 3 - giving Cheryl a few months break after Take That also released a single called The Flood last month.
Meanwhile, the Girls Aloud singer is rumoured to be considering quitting The X Factor to focus on her music career.
Fifth time lucky? The Flood is the second release from the Messy Little Raindrops album and her fifth solo single
Earlier this month, she irked Simon Cowell when she jetted to Los Angeles for 36 hours to meet with American record label executives, leaving her X Factor protogees rehearsing back in London without her guidance.
Cowell may bring Mrs Cole on the panel of his new American X Factor show when it starts next year, even though she is yet to find fame in the U.S.
Am I dreaming? In one sequence, Cheryl appears to be a mermaid
Similar: Cheryl's song The Flood comes after Take That released their first single with Robbie Williams in 15 years called The Flood as well
Earlier this year, the singer admitted she didn't think American audiences would understand her Geordie accent: 'They don't know me out there and I've got this weird accent. I love the thought of it and would love to do it.
'The talent out there is phenomenal but whether they would want me is another thing. I don't think they would get a buzz off me.'
• Cheryl's new single The Flood goes on sale on January 3.
In loving memory: A forlorn Cheryl lights a candle for her tragic lost love
source: dailymail
In bed with Cheryl Cole: The singer tosses and turns in her bed in the new video for her single The FloodSince she kicked off her solo career with Fight For This Love, most of Cheryl Cole's single releases have been fast-paced with action-packed videos.
But after a tough year for the singer, it seems she has decided to show her more vulnerable side with a moody new video for her new single The Flood.
The upcoming promo, which debuted on UK TV today, is the second single from her second solo album Messy Little Raindrops, which got to the No.1 spot this month despite dividing critics.
In a change of pace from the upbeat Promise This - which was accompanied by a video of Cheryl doing ballet - this time she is alone in a remote house overlooking a stormy ocean.
The lyrics suggest Cheryl's love has drowned in a shipwreck and she is forever haunted by what she could have done to save him.
In one scene, a lonely Cheryl is seen tossing and turning in bed as she struggles to adjust to life without her love.
Baby, it's cold outside: A windswept Cheryl recalls the moment her love died in a shipwreck
Mean and moody: The gloomy video is a very different change of pace for the singerThe video was filmed against the dramatic backdrop of white cliffs on England's south coast.
The song isn't due to be released until January 3 - giving Cheryl a few months break after Take That also released a single called The Flood last month.
Meanwhile, the Girls Aloud singer is rumoured to be considering quitting The X Factor to focus on her music career.
Fifth time lucky? The Flood is the second release from the Messy Little Raindrops album and her fifth solo singleEarlier this month, she irked Simon Cowell when she jetted to Los Angeles for 36 hours to meet with American record label executives, leaving her X Factor protogees rehearsing back in London without her guidance.
Cowell may bring Mrs Cole on the panel of his new American X Factor show when it starts next year, even though she is yet to find fame in the U.S.
Am I dreaming? In one sequence, Cheryl appears to be a mermaid
Similar: Cheryl's song The Flood comes after Take That released their first single with Robbie Williams in 15 years called The Flood as wellEarlier this year, the singer admitted she didn't think American audiences would understand her Geordie accent: 'They don't know me out there and I've got this weird accent. I love the thought of it and would love to do it.
'The talent out there is phenomenal but whether they would want me is another thing. I don't think they would get a buzz off me.'
• Cheryl's new single The Flood goes on sale on January 3.
In loving memory: A forlorn Cheryl lights a candle for her tragic lost lovesource: dailymail
It's Love All for Kylie and Andres as they steam things up courtside at the tennis
By ANDREA MAGRATH
Eyes on the game: Kylie Minogue and boyfriend Andres Velencoso look a little distracted at a tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick last night
They are two of the biggest names in tennis.
But even an exciting match between Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick couldn't keep these lovebirds focused for long.
Kylie Minogue and her boyfriend Andres Velencoso looked more than a little distracted as they cheered on his countryman Nadal at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Loved up: Kylie kept an affectionate hand on her boyfriend's leg throughout the match
The 42-year-old songbird and her Spanish lover were caught sneaking kisses as they sat in a box at the O2 Arena.
Dressed in a tan leather jacket and black top and trousers, Kylie cosied up to her boyfriend, keeping an affectionate hand on his leg throughout the match.
Model Andres, 32, would have been ecstatic as they witnessed the world's number one player beat the American in three sets.
Who are you cheering for? The Spanish model ensured his girlfriend was behind his countryman Rafael Nadal
Go team! The singer showed enthusiastic support during the match at the O2 Arena in London
At one point the Better Than Today singer appeared to be getting a lecture from her boyfriend of more than two years.
She listened open mouthed as he wagged a finger at her sternly, possibly ensuring that the Australian artist was backing the Spaniard.
She certainly got into the spirit of the match though, even lifting her hands in the air in celebration as those around her clapped.
That's one for the mantelpiece: Andres snaps a photo
Kylie has been busy promoting a succession of singles off her latest album Aphrodite in recent months.
Following the success of singles All The Lovers and Get Outta My Way, she has been performing Better Than Today, which will be released on December 6.
The video for the new offering sees Kylie return to her racy bottom-flashing form as she writhes on a counter top in a very shot outfit in a scene reminiscent of her 2000 hit Spinning Around.
Kylie sang Better Than Today on the X Factor last month and at Children in Need over the weekend. She also recently released a duet, Higher, with her friend Taio Cruz.
source: dailymail
Eyes on the game: Kylie Minogue and boyfriend Andres Velencoso look a little distracted at a tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick last nightThey are two of the biggest names in tennis.
But even an exciting match between Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick couldn't keep these lovebirds focused for long.
Kylie Minogue and her boyfriend Andres Velencoso looked more than a little distracted as they cheered on his countryman Nadal at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Loved up: Kylie kept an affectionate hand on her boyfriend's leg throughout the matchThe 42-year-old songbird and her Spanish lover were caught sneaking kisses as they sat in a box at the O2 Arena.
Dressed in a tan leather jacket and black top and trousers, Kylie cosied up to her boyfriend, keeping an affectionate hand on his leg throughout the match.
Model Andres, 32, would have been ecstatic as they witnessed the world's number one player beat the American in three sets.
Who are you cheering for? The Spanish model ensured his girlfriend was behind his countryman Rafael Nadal
Go team! The singer showed enthusiastic support during the match at the O2 Arena in LondonAt one point the Better Than Today singer appeared to be getting a lecture from her boyfriend of more than two years.
She listened open mouthed as he wagged a finger at her sternly, possibly ensuring that the Australian artist was backing the Spaniard.
She certainly got into the spirit of the match though, even lifting her hands in the air in celebration as those around her clapped.
That's one for the mantelpiece: Andres snaps a photo
Kylie has been busy promoting a succession of singles off her latest album Aphrodite in recent months.
Following the success of singles All The Lovers and Get Outta My Way, she has been performing Better Than Today, which will be released on December 6.
The video for the new offering sees Kylie return to her racy bottom-flashing form as she writhes on a counter top in a very shot outfit in a scene reminiscent of her 2000 hit Spinning Around.
Kylie sang Better Than Today on the X Factor last month and at Children in Need over the weekend. She also recently released a duet, Higher, with her friend Taio Cruz.
source: dailymail
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
