I rediscovered JoJo in a big way this week. Wow- I can’t believe I haven’t paid any attention to her since hearing about that Marvin’s Room cover she did a few years back, because since then she has been working really hard. The 22-year-old has been putting in a lot of hours at the studioContinue reading “JoJo! Remember Her? You Should. (Or: From the Diary of an Unsung Diva)”
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P!nk – True Love
Comparing this song to “Family Portrait” from all those years ago, makes me realise just how far from angsty, volatile and “Mizundastood” P!nk has come. I like it. http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/zsmUOdmm02A&source=uds The music has evolved, and P!nk still has the same great voice. It seems like she sorted out whatever trouble she was having with her marriage,Continue reading “P!nk – True Love”
From Nickelodeon To the Billboard Hot 100 – Ariana Grande
I had been hearing the name “Ariana Grande” bandied about for some time, and it had been appearing on some Tumblr reposts I came across for quite some time, but it was only after I saw this video that I understood why: http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/_sV0S8qWSy0&source=uds Ariana has quite a voice! She does the “early noughties throwback pop”Continue reading “From Nickelodeon To the Billboard Hot 100 – Ariana Grande”
Missions at the National Arts Festival: A Recap
It’s trip diary time! (FINALLY) 28 June – Arrival in Grahamstown After the 15 hour bus drive from Johannesburg, I arrived in town full of a mix of excitement, anxiety and nostalgia. What would the place I was staying at be like? How would I find the festival? Was I going to be okay onContinue reading “Missions at the National Arts Festival: A Recap”
Adventures In Grahamstown PLUS: Move All Your ‘Likes’ to Bloglovin’ With Me!
Hello from Grahamstown! I just arrived here this morning (I hate bus trips- I don’t ever want to do it again after this festival) and so far I’ve found a place to eat and sleep, so that’s the absolute basics covered.I’ve also already done my fair share of Clueless Out-of-Towner meandering, and I sincerely hopeContinue reading “Adventures In Grahamstown PLUS: Move All Your ‘Likes’ to Bloglovin’ With Me!”
HB(I)C: Helena Bonham Carter for British Vogue
First, let’s acknowledge that Helena Bonham Carter has an amazing name. It just sounds like the best name for someone talented and famous; I think it’s the “Bonham”- a middle name makes all the difference. She also played the Queen of Hearts in Alice In Wonderland and does the red carpet like no one elseContinue reading “HB(I)C: Helena Bonham Carter for British Vogue”
Shay Mitchell for ELLE Canada
Shay Mitchell (who plays the character of Emily on Pretty Little Liars) has earned herself a lot of ardent admirers with her sincere, positive outlook on life and her brand of relatable celebrity. Shay likes the idea of being a role model, and runs a lifestyle website where she blogs about what she is currentlyContinue reading “Shay Mitchell for ELLE Canada”
Sara Bareilles Does Beyonce
How did I not know that Sara Bareilles did a cover of Single Ladies before now? http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/b1qD4LtaRIU&source=uds It is so good! Who would’ve thought that an RnB club hit could translate so well into a “Doo-Wopey voice and piano kind of song”, as Sara calls it? Thanks for this, Billboard.
What the Cool Kids Were Reading: Tama Janowitz and Bret Easton Ellis
Slaves of New York is a collection of short stories by Tama Janowitz. She was part of the art crowd of the 1980s (Tama, Jay McInerney and Bret Easton Ellis were considered the “literature brat pack”) and was a close friend of Andy Warhol’s. The stories are about the lives of young New Yorkers- thatContinue reading “What the Cool Kids Were Reading: Tama Janowitz and Bret Easton Ellis”
Friday Video: Mafikizolo, V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru and Some Horses
Have a little weekend dance party to this latest release from South Africa’s favourite afro pop duo (well, maybe not “most favourite”, because they’re a dime a dozen these days- so maybe let’s go with “most consistent”, “well-loved, veteran”). http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/AawFx03nVAU&source=uds I love that it features V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru dancers, and the wardrobe is amazing. Also, Theo’sContinue reading “Friday Video: Mafikizolo, V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru and Some Horses”
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