This video is EPIC and anyone who is not an enemy of pop must watch it immediately (video)

Ok so the fad of re-doing Rihanna's 'Umbrella' in a variety of different genres has certainly peaked and plummeted into the bowels of Youtube mediocrity,  but when we stumbled across this there was something absolutely enrapturing about it.  The 'it' in question is a video by a group of three young men called The Baseballs, and despite the impression the video gives, they did not live in the early 1960's.  No, they are, in fact, alive today, and still making music.  Other people's music, yes, but music just the same.  In any case, it's amazing and demands to be watched. 



Amazing.

Florence and the Machine are 'Hurricane Drunk' in new video - watch now!

Florence is a machine, chucking out tracks off the album 'Lungs' (see what we did there...), and for the sixth single we get 'Hurricane Drunk.' 

We'd say something about how unnecessary a sixth single is, but clearly the label is doing something right.  Just a couple weeks ago, 'Lungs' hit number 1 on the album chart after a bazillion weeks in release.  In any case, here's another ginger dancing around in strange outfits:



The single is out in March in the UK

"8" TAGGED

Hey everyone,

I was tagged by the beautiful Lorein to do this super fun tag.

8 SHOWS I WATCH:

1. One Tree Hill

2. Gossip girl
3. The Hills
4. The City
5. Glee
6. Girls Of The Playboy Mansion
7. The Kardashians
8. Leave It To Lamas
8 FAVOURITE PLACES TO EAT (AT):

1. Mickey D's
2. Yum Cha (Chinese)
3. Hungry Jacks
4. Hanaichi
5. Sushi Train
6. Starbucks
7. Sumo Salad

8. Sea World (they really do have the best food. Churros, giant hotdogs, random slushie flavours, chocolate covered pretzels, giant pretzels, chocolate covered candy apples, fancy ice cream cones, the best ice cream ever and so many american brand chocolates!!)


8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO:
1. Wearing my work clothes at work on Thursday night.

2. Talking to my friends tomorrow at school.
3. HPE camp + Year 10 camp.

4. Legal Studies excursion to the "Magistrates House".

5. Making more YouTube videos.

6. Easter.

7. Dinner tonight (smells so good)

8. Finally finding a place to wear my new Michael Jordan sneakers!!


8 THINGS THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY:
1. Went shopping and bought tonnes of clothes (still thinking if i can be bothered hauling)
2. Worked at the hairdressing salon.

3. Went to the gym.

4. Ate so much bakery food.

5. Completed pg.98 of intro to SOR.

6. Had a Lush bath.

7. Repped it up on the internet.


8 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT WINTER:

1. The fact that i don't melt while walking to classes.

2. You can wear more clothes at the same time.
3. More complicated, dressy and layered fashion.

4. Starbucks hot chocolate

5. Deciding not to get up because it's too cold and throwing the blankets over your head...then being late for school.

6. Rain and stormy weather.
7. Makeup doesnt melt of my face.

8. The fact that it isn't too hot at dances. The weather is cold but it's hot inside which = perfect temperature!


8 THINGS ON MY WISHLIST:

(This is hard because i never really want anything until i go shopping and so these are the things i wanted but didnt end up getting)
1. Juicy Couture charm bracelet.

2. Pencil skirt with built in belt.

3. MAC e/s in "Stars N' Rockets".

5. To find some good TV shows on iTunes to blow $450 on (stupid giftcards).

6. Get back-ups for all my MAC Dazzleglasses.

7. Dior perscription glasses

8. To spend my Diva giftcard.


8 THINGS I AM PASSIONATE ABOOUT:

1. No drinking or smoking!

2. Being myself 100% and not pretending to be anyone else so i fit in.

3. Karma (I believe that you can't expect to do something bad and get away with it)

4. Music (as in music being good. i feel as though it brings everyone together)

5. Not juding someone by the way they look. (Assumptions are always wrong)
6. Befriending people you wouldn't usually. (Especially ones who don't have friends)

7. Not taking hate on the internet seriously. (People will hate because they are insecure with themself, it has nothing to do with you. your just the person they are taking their insecurities out on.)
8. Loving myself so i can then love others. (You can't expect to co-operate with others if you are not aware of yourself and how you feel about the person you are.)


8 WORDS OR PHRASES I USE A LOT:

1. So (as in using this word to start a scentence)

2. Like

3. um

4. However

5. Righto

6. Okay then

7. Hey, how are you?
8. I agree

8 THINGS I HAVE LEARNT FROM THE PAST:
1. Someone that says you shouldn't do something and then does that thing they said not to is a hypocrite and you should run the other way.
2. A friend that would pick others over you when you would pick them first is in fact not your friend.
3. Someone that attempts to turn people against you is just jealous and insecure.

4. If a friend is constantly insulting you then it's best to stay clear because they are not mature enough to deal with their flaws and decide to take it out on you.
5. If someone doesn't pay you back large amounts of money then they are what you call GOLD DIGGAHZ!

6. If you are not payed with respect, ditch em and move on. They are not worth your time.

7. There is a time in your life when you realize that all the bitching and fights you have been in were so stupid and how much time you would have saved by just walking away. So i guess i have learnt to let things go and not bother.

8. Don't be bitchy or say stupid things because karma is alive and well. By simply being nice to people even when your in a mood will benefit you in the long run.


8 PLACES I WOULD LOVE TO VISIT:

1. New York City (There is something so amazing about the atmosphere there)

2. Hollywood (To see the few meters of rich people-DUH! It is true though...Hollywood is 1% rich people in the hills and the rest is poverty. When Hollywood is shown on TV, it's only the rich bits we see.
3. Italy (Because then maybe i didnt waste my time learning the language)

4. Las Vegas (pretty lights)

5. Bahamas
6. Fiji

7. Hawaii

8. Hong Kong


8 THINGS I WANT OR NEED:

1. I'm talking a lot of money..

2. Flawless skin.

3. Longer hair.

4. Peace within my frienship groups. (Sometimes i wish they would all grow up)
5. Eternal life (Sounds nice doesn't it.)

6. A brain that tells me i don't need any more makeup (my mum isn't convincing enough).

7. To figure out how to not be in the musical even though im in the cheer team (It's a long story but let me break it down. This year our schools musical is HSM and the cheerleading squad has a compulsury (i think) part in the musical as the cheerleaders. However, to be a part of this you need a lot of spare time and i have 4 jobs so im not exactly the worlds most bored person.)

8. To figure out how to not be in the debating team. (Everyone wants me to be a part of it this year again but for the same reasoning above, im not the world most bored person.)


8 BLOGGERS I AM TAGGING:

1. Sarah

2. Jasmine

3. Hope

4. Manfa

5. Nancy

6. Nana

7. Anna

8. Erica

Kelis celebrates '4th of July' on new leaked track - listen now

So another track has leaked from Kelis' upcoming dance album.  If you recall, we posted 'Acapella,' an absolutely brilliant club track that made us super duper excited about the whole project. 


Now there's this, and while the quality isn't the best, the whole sound of the project is shaping up to be pretty damn great, don't you think?

Is it any surprise Lady Gaga's 'Teeth' inspired the gayest video ever? Watch ripped vampires bite each other now!

Lady Gaga's 'Teeth' (which morphed into an almost religiously incredible experience on her tour) is one of the many gems on 'The Fame Monster.'  With its swagger, pulsing rhythms and sexual tone, it quickly became a fan favorite.  And we don't mean to generalize, but gays freakin love it.  A lot.  So it only stands to reason that the track would spawn what will go down (*snicker*) as one of the gayest videos of all time alongside such classics as 'Party in the USA' and Johnny Hazzard's 'Soccer Practice.'   Essentially the video is 'Twilight,' if it were set in the basement of a gym in Chelsea and was produced by Chi Chi LaRue. 



Amazing?

Amazing.

Mariah gets 'Up Out My Face' in new video - watch now!

Oh, Mariah.  This 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel' thing didn't go quite to plan, did it?  Mere weeks after the release of the parent album her label is doing the universal 'hail mary,' releasing a remix album of the album's tracks (see: Madonna's 'American Life').  To launch the impending mess, here's a video that features Mariah being 'funny.'  



The remix album is out in March

Lady Gaga does something good - (video)

Lady Gaga seems to be a compassionate, if somewhat heavy-handed, overlord.  On January 24th she donated all proceeds of her final concert, and any merchandise sales made at that concert or through her website, to the relief efforts in Haiti.  All told, the broad drummed up over $500,000.  Not bad, eh?  ScopiSat was lucky enough to catch one of her Radio City shows here in NYC, and during 'Speechless' she said, in reference to the crisis in Haiti, "some things are more important than music and wigs."  Apparently her fans agree.  Good job, guys.

Here's the tribute to Haiti:

Nerina Pallot's new video is really just an ad for the new Kylie album - watch now!

We love Nerina Pallot.  We really do.  But as soon as we heard she was working with Kylie on her new album, Nerina's own LP, 'The Graduate,' ceased to be about Ms. Pallot and began to be one big advert for the new Ms. Minogue.  Nerina penned the brilliant 'Better Than Today,' which Kylie debuted on her US tour, and has kept herself busy recording some delightful ditties as well.  Unfortunately, 'I Don't Want To Go Out' doesn't scream 'HIT SINGLE', and is unlikely to break Nerina's run of non-charting tracks.  Still, cute video though. 



Out March 1st in the UK

HOW TO: KEEP YOUR NAILS HEALTHY AND STRONG!

We use our hands for everything; as we punch a number into our mobile, wash the dishes, prepare a meal, gather our books out of our locker for a new class, flick through magazines and play sport. But do we ever stop to consider the the damage that all of this is doing to our nails? Our hands and nails are such an important part of our daily routine and we constantly risk their strength as we go about our day, often unintentionally. Read on to find out a few ways you can improve the condition of your nails and keep them healthy and strong.





TIP 1. INSIDE AND OUT: What makes up your nail comes from the inside so target that first by drinking lots of water. Keeping your body hydrated constantly makes your body have to work less on hydrating and more on growing. Your nails depend on you to maintain a healthy diet which consists of a large quantity.

TIP 2. NAIL POLISH: Nail polish is bad for your nails as it keeps them from getting fresh air. However, you can still wear nail polish if you take care of your manicure. You do not want the polish chipping or cracking because parts of your nail goes with it. Also, wear a base coat beneath every nail polish to stop the colour from tinting your nails and the ingredients from soaking in as much.


TIP 3. AVOID BRITTLE NAILS: Brittleness is what starts an unhealthy chain of events for your nails so avoid brittle nails! You can do this by increasing calcium in your diet, sparingly use substances containing alcohol which is nail polish and purfumes lotions, wear rubber gloves when you do chores and don't use your nails as tools. You know what i mean...attempting to open things that you need actual tools for!



TIP 4. FAKE/ACRYLIC NAILS: Avoid regular use of fake nails and if you have acrylics then i would re-think them. My mum used to have them which i thought was crazy because she has the best nails you have ever seen, no joke. They are always long with white tips and never break. So they became to much matience for her and she got them removed. After they were removed she notice that they were much weaker, they took longer to grow and were discoloured. They have recovered now but it has been 2 years. So i wouldn't reccomend getting arylic nails because they do ruin your actual nails and stay damaged for quite a long time after removal.



TIP 5. NAIL FOOD: This was kind of mentioned in Tip 1 but in this tip i will mention specific foods that will help with your nails strength. these helpful foods include asparagus, apples, brown rice, eggs, garlic, grapes, nuts, onions, salon, seeds, soy, tuna and whole grains. (The foods listed are from a website and i did not list them, that is not my writing).

So they are just a few tips and tricks i have learnt so far. It's just some things that i do to keep my nails healthy and strong.

HOW TO: DETERMINE WHEN TO THROW OUT YOUR BEAUTY PRODUCTS!

Now i don't mean throw your makeup out because you don't like it. I mean throw your beauty products out because it is growing bacteria and will infect your face and body unless you discontinue use of it. I have always wondered when i should throw out my makeup or when it is getting too old so i did a little research and would love to share my findings with you.


MASCARA: I mention mascara first because this is the most important piece of makeup that you need to keep your tabs on. Most mascaras in a tube with a wand have some sort of antibacterial agent in them which will protect your for about 6 weeks meaning that you could possibly keep your mascara for up to 4 months. Your probably thinking how that is possible when you are only protected for 6 weeks, well that is because it takes a while for bacteria to start growing on your mascara, about 4 months in fact. If you do not throw your mascara out after 4 months then you are opening yourself up to eye infections. If you notice a change in consistancy or smell, even before the 4 months, then throw it out immendiently because it is not worth it.

CONCEALER: 1 year

PRESSED FOUNDATION: 1 1/2 years

BLUSH: 6 months

EYELINERS: 3 years, as long and you sharpen them regularly.

EYESHADOW: 3 years, as long as you use a brush and keep your fingers out of it.

LIP LINER: 3 years, as long as sharpened regularly.

LIPSTICK: 4 years or when it becomes sticky and melts no matter what temperature it is in. To help keep your lipsticks for longer, keep them in the fridge. However, i am sure that you are able to finish a lipstick within 4 years and it would be a bother having to keep them in the fridge.

CREAM & GEL CLEANSERS: 1 year

NAIL POLISH: Nail polish should last for 2 years but the cheap brands usually only last for 1 year. If you see that the colour and oils are seperating, it smells different or has become sticky then it is time to let it go.

Remember that all makeup goes off and to use your head when determining whether a product is safe to use. You can increase the life of your products by washing applicators regularly and handling them with clean hands. However, bacteria sometimes still finds it's way in even half wat through the products life and you have to be strong and throw it out if you notice anything differeny about it. High end shoud be fine for a while but keep your eye out on your drugstore products as they are not made with as much care.

JORDY,

xx

HOW TO: MATCH EYE SHADOW WITH YOUR EYE COLOUR!

You have picked out your outfit and the perfect eyeshadow to match but then you begin to apply the eye shadow and realize that the colour is clashing with that of your eyes. Personally, i always stop while putting on shadow and think to myself if anything really matches deep bluey green eyes! So recently i have done a bit of research on what colours go with what eye colours and i am here to share that with you.

BLUE EYES:

With blue eyes, don't even think about touching that MAC "Clarity". In other words stay away from blue because blue on blue will not work out well. If you want your eyes to look amazing then try browns with a slight purple base and taupe. If your not really into the neutrals or just want to spice things up a little then try a nice rose colour. The contrast from pink and purple will go well with blue!

Reccomended MAC Shadows: Da Bling, Swish, Creme de Violet, Sketch and Plum Dressing.

BROWN EYES:

Well it looks like if you have brown eyes then you can get away with wearing almost any colour. Just try and stay away from muddy browns as that may dull out your beautiful brown colour. If you have gold flecks in your eyes then you can bring them out even further with gold shimmery shadows. Oh and green really brings out brown.
Reccomended MAC Shadows: Juxt, Bitter, Swimming, Newly Minted and Greensmoke.

GREEN EYES:
If you are green eyed (not in the jealous way) then try using various shades of purple to bring out the gorgeous green. purples will contrast with green making your eyes seem more dramatic. Warm mocha browns and earth tones with hints of gold will help your green eyes. Also try lavenders and colours that match the different coloured flecks within your eyes. Green eyes are most common to multi-coloured flecks so experiment with them.

Reccomended MAC Shadows: Beautiful Iris, Par fait Amour, Idol Eyes, Stars N' Rockets an

In conclusion, don't take this post as something that you have to abide by. these are just suggestion as to what colours suit best and it should be fun choosing what colours to put on your eyes. Just try and keep your eye shadow matching either you outfit or your eyes and you will be fine. Often times, all your eyes need is a hint of colour to bring them back to life.

HOW TO FIND: THE PERFECT LIPGLOSS!

Hey everyone,
I already did a post like this but on hairspray, you can read it here. I think i am going to make this a little series or something. It's just that i think this is more productive and helpful compared to 5 hauls in a row. Tell me if you like it!

When looking for a lipgloss you have to consider many different aspects. So i have created this post to show you what i look for in a lipgloss and hopefully it will help you next time your looking for a new gloss.


1. FLAVOUR: There is nothing worse than tasting the chemical waxyness of a lip product. You might not think that it is an important key in lipgloss but if you have to have it on all day, the taste will show on your face. Your look how you feel so ensure that you look at the ingredients of the lipgloss and see if there are any flavours in it to cover up the bad taste. If all else fails...research it on blogs, youtube, google, friends and family.

2. TEXTURE: You have to make sure that the product won't go on your lips goopy, chunky or thick. At the same time you dont want it to be so thin you wear the whole container at once. If there is a tester then try it on your hand . If it is uneven in some areas, thick or gloopy at all then that will give you a quick insight to what it will be like on your lips. Then touch it with your finger and if any product strings or becomes sticky through the transversion of your hand to your finger eliminate it from your choices. The last test is getting a paper towel or tissue and trying to wipe it off. If it leaves it hard to get off, sticks to everything or leaves an irriated red mark afer removal then it isn't the gloss for you.
3. SHINE: You want shine but you don't want a glassy effect. Don't be fooled by MAC's lip product "Lip Glass". Those products don't actually make your lips look like they are coated with glass and that is for the best. You also want to be able to eat without your food sliding from your lips. Look for a gloss that has more shimmer and less shine. That way it is more practical but gives the same effect.

4. PROTECTION: You want a gloss that protects your lips from the wind, chaffing, dryness. You can get an insight into if the product would help by looking at the ingredients. if it mentions any minerals, oils or softening agents then i would predict it may have some protection aspects. Also look for a gloss that has an SPF in it.

5. PRICE: you don't want to have to pay up big to get a gloss with all of the above in it. Especially when it most probably only cost a few dollars to make and has obviously been priced up when hit the shelves. You can get good stuff for cheap but make sure you don't expect too cheap. Quality is better than quantity and it's much better to have one very good gloss that you can use everyday rather than 10 which you don't necessarily love.

6. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS This is a very controversial topic but it is always better to know that you are not supporting animal cruelty. the Body Shop is a big supporter with this so their products are heavily reccomended for this aspect. Today most brands are not tested on animals so this should be an easy one to cross off your list.

So i think i have shared with you all i know about lipgloss and what you should be looking for in one. I hope this helps you guys because i have a draw full of lipgloss to back up me up when i say...i have tried so many lip products and know the ins and outs of what a lipgloss can be. I am really looking forward to making more posts like this for you guys.

JORDY,

xx

Vassy recounts our 'History' - watch the new video of the girl you're about to love

Vassy is an Australian singer/songwriter who is going to be hopping the pond with her infectious pop attitude in the next few months.  She won some talent contest back in 03 and has been making hits ever since, but with a sampler in Time magazine and rumors of collaborations with the world's top producers, she seems poised to break the international market.

The first volley in her multinational attack is the delightful 'History,' which is kind of a jazzy 'Tik Tok' if Kesha weren't strung out.




 

Amazing.  Out in Australia Feb 8 on ABC/Ultra and available on US iTunes now for some reason.

N-Dubz and Mr. Hudson are 'Playing With Fire' - watch the video now

Sometimes a song comes a long that defies any logic as to why it might exist.  On paper it might look good, yes, but somewhere along in the process of actually recording the thing it seems as if someone would say 'hey, this is quite shit isn't it.'  Alas, the quality-control workers have failed us yet again, and we are left with this epic mess.  It's essentially a slumming Mr. Hudson duetting with an adolescent sex pest while a series of ill-advised wardrobe choices parade before the cameras.



And that's 3 and a half minutes of your life you can never get back.

HAUL 26: MAC, NAPOLEON PERDIS AND CLOTHES!

Hey everyone,

Today i have a haul for you guys, i went shopping with a couple of my friends and picked up a bit of makeup and clothing. I posted this haul on my YouTube a couple of days ago and here is my blog version.

MAC: Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30.
You guys know how much i love this concealer. It covers EVERYTHING! NC30 is pushing it as i was previously purchasing NC20 but my actual colour is NC25. however, they don't make studio sculpt concealer in NC25. If that just made any sense. So i will see how NC30 goes but maybe i will transfer back to NC20.


MAC EyeShadows in "Forgery" and "Vanilla".
I dropped my "Forgery' shadow the other day and it smashed. I was kind of upset but it did give me a new MAC shadow to purchase. i recently i have found that no MAC shadows are jumping out at me anymore and if they do, then i already have them. Soit was nice to have to repurchase "Forgery" in some twisted way. I bought "vanilla" for sort of the same reason but i didn't drop it, i just think i am about to hit pan.



MAC MSF Natural in "Medium".
I walked into MAC thinking i would be a light but somehow i am a medium. I always thought that i was meganheartsmakeups skin tone on YouTube but it turns out that Medium is a little too light for me and a little too dark for her. But thatis crazy because i always thought we were the same skintone. I also, am not very tan whatsoever. But anywho..the point is that i needed a change from my regular Studio Fix so i though "MSF". It is gorgeous so far!

MAC Plush Lash mascara in "Plush Black".

This is my favourite mascara of all time. The consistancy is of a gel and the pimgnetation is incredibly dark black. The brush also is wide on two sides and skinny on another two sides. you sort of wind the brush along you lashes and flick it up at the end. This amazing technique leaved you with really beautiful and dark lashes.

MAC Dazzleglass in "Baby Sparks".
Of course i repurchased my favourite Dazzleglass!! Oh and MAC has pumped the prices up. I know it is not by much but it still adds up. it used to be $42 but now it is $48!! It is so weird but worth this gorgeous nude baby pink with multicoloured glitters in it.

MAC Brush Cleaner.

this is quite boring but hey my brushes have to be clean.

MAC Eye & Lip, Make-Up Remover.
I go through this stuff like toilet paper.

Jay Jays has brought out some super cute accessories!!
So i got a pair of yellow, green and pink butterfly earrings.

& a hot pink bow which is also a headband :)

Groove was having a sale which was buy 3 for $2.

I could not pass this sale up because how cheap is that?!?

Especially when the NYX lip pencils are usually $12 each.

So I grabbed myself;
*An NYX lip pencil in "Barbie Pink"
*A JAC Jumbo Eye Pencil in Pink Pearl.

* A JAC Fine Line in "Too Hot Pink".

* JAC palette
* JAC quad
* JAC mono shadow in "Shocking Pink"

I then went to Napoleon Perdis and spent my $50 gift card there.

I fell in love with 3 colours so i ended up buying one with my own money.

They were $25 each so the gift card covered the cost of 2 shadows.


CLOTHING

Valleygirl was selling out their old designs at crazy prices but nothing really stood out or if it did then i already had it. So i went to their new range which they just brough out. It cosists of florals and details.

This shirt is floral with a pearl detail around the neckline.

This top is a pink floral design with a beaded halter neck and buckle details.
I love the synching at the bottom=super cute!

this top is so pretty. The colour is a gorgeous blue and the ruffles are lined with black. it then buttons up just under you neck to expose a circle of your chest (haha not what you think).

Look at picture at end of post to see what i mean.

Tightrope always has gorgeous clothes for reasonable prices and this dress was no exception.
A beautiful purple and gre coloured design at the bust and a built-in belt. This dress reaches just above my knees and is very smell fitting. I have a feeling that i am not an XXS. I though i was getting an XS or S but i stand corrected.

The thing i love about this shirt is the fabric. it is almost like lycra it is so silky!
This top also came in pink and yellow but the pink didn't really agree with the yellow and overall the blue was more complimenting.

So i am getting ready for winter already which means cute cardigans and leggings.
I picked up this hooded cardigan with buttons and pockets in the colour black from Tightrope.
I love the fabric, it is so soft and the sleeves are so sily. The buttons feel really nice and the pockets are so cute. I am in love with this!!



So that was my haul...click the picture above to see my YouTube version.

(See what i mean about the button up at the neck and leaving the little circle on your chest. A very tastefull circle!)

JORDY,

xx

46 Self-Empowered Woman In Santiago

Dear Followers,

Today I'd like to introduce you to an amazing 84 year old woman who has had a profound effect on the political landscape in Chile. In today's New York Times Alexei Barrionuevo introduced readers to Ana Gonzalez, a plump gray-haired grandmother who has batteld tirelessly on behalf of families touched by "the dissapeared."

Back in the 1970's, Chile's president, socialist Salvador Allende was overthrown in a bloody coup by General Augusto Pinochet. Under his dictatorship anyone who was (or had been) associated with the communist party was considered an enemy of the state.

In April 1976, Ana Gonzalez lost both her sons, pregnant daughter-in law, and her husband (12. Hard Times). Like thousands of other women in Chile who lost their loved ones, no bodies were ever recovered. For the next 34 years, Ana Gonzalez has worked tirelessly to find out what happened to the 3,000 people who are believed to have been killed during Pinochet's dictatorship (7. Magnificent Obsession).

As she told The New York Times "they never thought that a woman, a housewife who didn't know anything, not even where the courts were located, would take up the battle cry" (13. More Than Meets The Eye). The slogan for the quest to match DNA samples is "You live in us, we carry you in our blood."

At age 11 Gonzalez moved from the North of Chile to Santiago, where she lived with her aunt and uncle (1. No Paternal Safety Net). And by the age of 16 she attended her first Young Communists meeting (2. An Early Sense of Direction). That's where she met her husband, and they remained active in the communist party; since the disappearance of her loved ones she organized protests, led hunger strikes at the offices of embassies, the church, the Red Cross and the U.N..

According to Jose Miguel Vivanco, the Americas director for Human Rights Watch, "she was on the front lines, showing tremendous courage." Ana Gonzalez represents "the voice of somebody with no hatred. She talks... in a calm, serene way."

Looking forward to your comments...

New Goldfrapp - listen to 'Rocket' now!

So the new Goldfrapp is making all sorts of waves, as apparently they are keeping on in the tradition of each album sounding wildly different than the last but still being rather phenomenal.  'Rocket' is all synth, but not the same synth as before, and all upbeat but not the same upbeat as before.  Regardless, it is very good and even though we can't link to it because the label feels that NO ONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO IT, you can hear a clip here.

Very nice.

Who wants to hear a new Madonna track? (new song)

Ok so it's not exactly NEW...  'Across The Sky' was recorded during the 'Hard Candy' sessions and features vocals from Justin Timberlake.  It's alright, as it goes, but we'd love to hear what sound Madge is going to come up with next.  The youth-clinging R&B swagger isn't doing it for us...

Tiesto and Nelly Furtado ask 'Who Wants To Be Alone' in new video - watch now!

It is bass-heavy beats.  It is strobe lighting and smoke machines.  It is poppers-o'clock revelry.  It is a duet by two music heavyweights,  and manages to be the best thing either has put out in ages.  In all its glory, here is 'Who Wants To Be Alone' from Tiesto and Nelly Furtado. 



Turns out, Nelly just needed to put a donk on it. 

Ellie Goulding gets 'Starry Eyed' in new video - watch now!

Ellie Goulding topped the BBC list of what will be hot in 2010, and while that may be the very definition of a self-fulfilling prophecy, the prediction wasn't unwarranted.  She is, as 'the blogs' say, "VERY GOOD." 

Here is her debut video.  It has singing and dancing and is the perfect introduction of the world to post-Gaga indie-pop. 

MySpace Music Launches In The UK - Awesome!

Hi :) What do the Pope and Katie Price have in common? Well, they’ve both got their knockers. But they’ve also both contributed playlists for the launch of MySpace Music in the UK. It goes live today (Thursday 3rd December), with streaming music from major and indie labels, a deal with PRS for Music, and links to buy songs from iTunes.

Like the US version, the site will be free to users, offering unlimited streams and playlists on the site itself, or on a “personal online music player” while surfing other sites. The likes of 50 Cent, Florence & The Machine, Alicia Keys, Chipmunk, Lostprophets and Nelly Furtado are being featured in a series of interactive films to promote the launch – and don’t worry, MySpace Music has also conformed to the iron rule of current UK music-related branding that Pixie Lott has to be involved. Cheers:)

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Google To Offer Music - Great !

Hi guys :) Google plans to allow users to listen to songs or buy them directly from search results pages in a partnership to be unveiled next week with online music sites.

Google has teamed up with iLike, a music discovery site purchased by MySpace in August for a reported $20-million, and LaLa, another popular online music site, in creating the new feature, technology blog TechCrunch said. Take care :)

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Sugababes would like you to 'Wear My Kiss' in new video - watch now

So the video for 'Wear My Kiss,' from Sugababes version 56 or something, is out and is a CGI MASTERPIECE IN THE VEIN OF AVATAR or so their label would have you believe.  It is, in fact, not, and is instead a rather boring visual accompaniment to a passable Sugababes song with predictably insipid lyrics.  Still, it's pretty fun and at least it's not another 'babes ballad. 



The album, Sweet 7, is out March 8

CLOSE UP: LV LUGGAGE

Hi guys,
I was requested to do this by MacPrincess101, like 6 times and ages ago. But i kept postponing it and finding other things to blog about. But that wasn't fair on MacPrincess101 and i am so sorry because i know how much you wanted me to do this.
So where do i start...this was part of the problem. I didn't really know what to say other than "it's a bag and it holds my stuff" but i guess i can find some other things to say.
Maybe i will answer the frequestly asked questions i get about this bag.

1. Is it real? This is a big one! I have literally been asked this 20-25 times. Yes it is real.
2. How much was it? It retails between $2000 and $4000 depending where it is purchased.
3. Did you buy it yourself? No, i got it as a birthday present last year from my parents when i turned 13! Symbolic gift as i became a teenager that year.
4. What collection is it from? It is from the softside luggage collection and is very similar to a "Keepall 60".
5. How often do you use it? When i go on quick vacations or big day trips.
6. Is it used as a giant purse or how do you use it? I use it as a giant bag when lots of stuff is needed but mainly as luggage.

I have mentioned this LV bag in posts here and here.
Also in a YouTube video here.

Well guys...i think thats about all i can say. I have probably been asked more detailed questions but i think i covered the basics.

Love you guys,
JORDY
xx

Timbaland and Katy Perry mug for the cameras in 'If We Ever Meet Again' video - watch now

This is a tough one for ScopiSat.  We love Timbaland.  We also tend to hate Timbaland.  We really enjoy 'Hot n Cold' but, more often than not, can't stand Katy Perry.  You might even say we're hot and then we're..... no we're not going to say that.  Anyway this video for the TimbaPerry collaboration presents us with quite the challenge - two artists who can get it really right or REALLY wrong ('Waking Up In Vegas' anyone?) working together on a plot-heavy video.

First things first - the plot is kind of cute and works well with the song.  Other than that it's a bit of a visual mess, though, isn't it.  4 minutes of Katy Perry being 'sexy' and Timbaland touching his chin and incessantly for no reason.  Seriously.  Stop touching your chin.

Second - the music alternates between hands-in-the-air pop glory and overproduced autotune nightmare.  And sometimes...just sometimes...it's both at the same time.  Something about Katy Perry's voice just doesn't suit the track, and by the time Timbaland has finished with the production both singers might as well be Japanese sex robots for all their 'artistic contribution.'

Fully realizing that everything we've written up to this point is decidedly negative, it's only fair to tell you we pretty much can't stop listening to the track.  Why?  Because sometimes a trainwreck is just what you need.  A big cargo train full of bubblegum barreling into the side of a pop mountain.  As you watch each car derail and fly into the abyss, you know it's terrible.  You know you should be ashamed that you're enjoying watching it.  And you know it's going to make a mess.  But what a wonderful, wonderful mess it is.