Posts Tagged ‘Blonde Ambition’

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Stripper Poll: Who else is ONLY watching the Super Bowl for Madonna?!

Madonna has unveiled the titles to the 15 songs to be included on the Deluxe Edition of her much anticipated new album, MDNA.

- Girls Gone Wild
- Gang Bang
- I’m Addicted
… – Some Girls
- I Don’t Give A
- Turn Up the Radio
- Give Me All Your Luvin’
- B-day Song
- Superstar
- I’m a Sinner
- Masterpiece
- Falling Free
- Love Spent
- I Fucked Up
- Beautiful Killer

Deluxe edition of the album is currently available for pre-order from iTunes as of 6am PST / 9am EST TODAY!

Teaser + the just-released music video for Give Me All Your Luvin’ below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

This is seriously beautiful.

That is all.

Suck it, Taylor Swift haters!

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By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

This is probably the best P!nk song you’ve never heard…

Love Song, taken from her 2003 album Try This, is probably one of the most beautiful and understated songs of her career. Real talk though, I still blame the album cover for this album not doing as well as her other efforts. Nonetheless, this track is flawless and I’m in reminiscent mode lately.

Watch. Tear up. Repeat.

It’s a cleansing process!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Bloated/belated. Same thing?

Yeah, so I’m late. Don’t point it out. It’s rude.

My laptop cord/charger thingy decided to be a little tw*t and died on me. So I couldn’t post this birthday message on time. Oh! The horror!

Anyways…

Just because we’re both Southern, blonde (from a box counts — but then again, I haven’t been blonde since college, oh well…) and like tater tots — I have to wish Britney Spears a big fat HAPPY BIRTHDAY! There’s a million reasons why we love you, Britney. Don’t you dare to forget it!

A few of my favorite fan-created videos (celebrating Brit’s 30th) below.

[Related: Reason #2379 To Love Britney: She's Not A Pretentious Butthole]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

“I have not known anyone personally that has committed suicide because of their sexuality. But the stories from fans always make me appreciate and love what I do even more and drive me at the end of the day, because I feel like to touch someone through my music is the ultimate thing for me, especially if I’ve written it. I’ve had many people say, “I was thinking about committing suicide and your song came on the radio and I just decided not to do it, that life was worth living.” It’s unfathomable to, I guess, really understand the impact I’ve had on some people’s lives. It does affect me. It deeply, deeply affects me. Obviously you can tell by that performance.”

–LeAnn Rimes
[In the new Pridesource]

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By: Caitlin Hoffman
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

We all know I’m not one for country. Yet something about this trio makes me not want to shut the station off. Not instantly, at least.

They have a good, slow tone, and plus, they’re all superbly pretty. I’m not saying they’re going to have V.I.P. seats in my iPod, but their single was just what I needed to calm the heck down.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

ROB BRAYL: ‘True Colors’ is certainly one of the biggest anthems of the gay community. Are there any songs from your own collection or other artists that you consider to be your personal anthem?

CYNDI LAUPER: I have quite a few with my own catalog. To choose one is going to be tough. Changes from time to time. Anything from Joni Mitchell.

RB: It’s wonderful to see any artist, but specifically artists of your level really reaching out to their gay fan base and working on strengthening the community. How has working on projects like the Give A Damn Campaign, and opening the True Colors homeless shelter for LGBT youth affected you personally?

CL: I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to raise awareness about equality and issues impacting the community that do not get enough attention, especially homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. To be able to do that through the Give a Damn Campaign and the True Colors Residence, which is actually permanent housing, not a shelter, means a great deal to me.

RB: Your video on YouTube speaking on bullying and on the flood of suicides with regards to gay teens was really touching. How have you handled those in the past who may have been punks in the way that they treated you?

CL: I think it is important to say that while the media has been focusing on the recent suicides of these young men as a result of anti-gay bullying, this has been an epidemic that has been growing and in dire need of attention for far too long. I do know what it is like to be viewed as ‘different’ and I have owned that about myself and have been unapologetic about it. We all have to be who we are. It can be hard to do that though as life has ways of knockin’ ya down time and time again. I would urge all the young people reading this to contact the Trevor Project at 1-866-4-U-TREVOR or the National Runaway Switchboard at 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are having a hard time and need someone to talk to.

RB: Your most recent record, ‘Memphis Blues’, is a beautiful piece of work and showcases a different side of yourself. What can we expect from your next album? Working on any new material?

CL: I don’t have a “next” CD planned — I’m living and enjoying this one! I am filming a live DVD in Memphis. Basically it’s the show we’ve been doing on the road since ‘Memphis Blues’ came out. It will include songs from ‘Memphis Blues’, my hits and a few new songs.

RB: Crazy but I’ve got to ask, do you listen to any rap music?

CL: I have a 13 year old son, what do you think? I listen to A LOT of rap!

TONY CORTOPASSI: Having many acting roles in: Vibes, Off & Running, Life with Mikey, Here & There, Section B, as well as an Emmy award winning role in Mad About You as “Marianne Lugasso” — Is there a type of role you’d love to do next?

CL: Love to revamp my style and genre with everything I do. Of course I‘d love to try something different, new and challenging.

TC: Since you’ve already done Threepenny Opera…any role you’d like to do on Broadway?

CL: My next Broadway project is as composer. I am writing songs for the Broadway adaptation of the film Kinky Boots. Harvey Fierstein is writing the book and Jerry Mitchell is the director. It’s very exciting.

TC: We are all excited to read your autobiography. When is that slated to be released? Can you give us a teaser from the book?

Cyndi: I am writing an autobiography that will be released via Simon & Schuster. I am in the middle of writing right now so ask me this question again next time we chat.

TC: Can you elaborate a little on your new reality show and what we can expect?

CL: Yes. I did a deal with Mark Burnett Productions before I signed on to Celebrity Apprentice. Mark Burnett Productions is probably the most successful producers of reality tv so I am really happy to be in partnership with them. The folks there are smart and creative and I think it’s going to be a lot of fun to do. I love the medium, so I’m excited about it. It is going to be mostly about me and my day to day, focusing on my career.

TC: If you could travel to any time in history, who would you love to meet?

CL: John Lennon.

Watch the incredible Cyndi in action, during a recent performance, below.

[Via One Way Mag]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

1. The below quote. I mean, hello. Even after massive fame and success, the boy’s still on planet earth. He needs to teach this to a few of his pop counterparts! *Cough* Lady Gagaroni *Cough*

2. He doesn’t take himself too seriously. This is obvious shit when you watch the recent interviews below with Heidi Klum! Speaking of loving someone. I love that hot little blonde twiglet!

3. His talent outweighs his shoes and makeup. I know it’s a close call, but I’m into science and statistics and stuff and it totally outweighs it! I used a scale, people. Do not question me!

4. The dude gives back, y’all.

And finally, if you agree with me, please retweet the heck outta this article. I mean, really annoy the crap out of your Facebook and Twitter friends by posting this article on a loop around the clock. I’m thinking every 30 minutes until Adam Lambert sees it for himself. Don’t act like it’s not possible, little elves!

For the record, I think the reasons listed above make Adam totally dope.

(Forgot to mention that I’m anxious to hear new material from Adam. Duh.)

“I feel like the [gay fans] that I meet are the ones that kind of feel weird. I pick up this kind of energy among young people that it might not be the coolest thing to say you like Adam Lambert’s music. People don’t think that I’m cool. So I love that I have the kids who are like ballsy enough to be like, ‘Fuck it, I like Adam’s music.’ I mean, I am kind of a nerd. I feel like there’s a collective eye-roll when it comes to me, in the media and just in general consciousness — with the exception of my amazing Glamberts, my hard-core fans who are the opposite.”

–Adam Lambert
[Via the new issue of Advocate]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Ya know how the pasty chick in Mean Girls talks about having ESPN? Well, I have this when it comes to recording artists and the release of new records. Seriously. It’s a gift, what can I say.

For instance, lately I rediscovered my all time favorite Faith Hill track, the haunting You’re Still Here , and I’ve been playing it on repeat in the subway on my way round the NYC.

This is one of those incredible songs that always makes me tear up. I know, I know, you’re probably wondering why I want to listen to songs that make me cry. To be honest, it’s because I think depressing music is the best and certainly the most beautiful. Plus, I’m a Cancer. We’re feely people! And of course, I could go into personal territory with relation to this song but I don’t think I should broadcast that shiz across the www.

Anyways, back to the ESPN bit…

Yeah, so I’ve been playing this song over and over and being all feely and hoping for a new Faith Hill album and sure enough, here it is!

According to CMT:

“Faith Hill hasn’t officially released a new single since 2007′s “Red Umbrella,” which went to No. 28 on Billboard’s Country Songs chart. But EW has learned exclusively that the country superstar is planning to make her long-awaited comeback by performing a new single, “Come Home,” at this year’s 45th Annual CMA Awards, which will air Nov. 9 on ABC at 8 p.m.”

Cannot wait!

Watch the stunning video for my favorite Faith track below.

Faith Hill – You're Still Here by Warner-Music

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Some obsessed fan created this mashup of Britney’s recent Femme Fatale promo interviews in the UK. She’s adorable with a repetitious vocab, mainly consisting of: OK, COOL, UH, DEFINITELY, INTERESTING, and AMAZING. Personally, this is EXACTLY why I have a soft spot for Britney. She’s real and not a pretentious butthole. Besides, who likes big words anyway?!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Voice like butter! Message worth spreading! (See what I did there?)

For her new music video, Give, LeAnn partnered with Stand Up For Kids, an organization whose main focus is supporting homeless youth. Several homeless kids from the streets of Chicago are featured throughout the clip.

To coincide with the theme of the song, LeAnn wanted to create a video with a message of giving back.

LeAnn wrote on her website: “My life is forever changed from this experience. One thing they all said to me is no one looks them in the eye when they see them on the streets, so there’s a deep loneliness there and a feeling of almost not existing. I will now always look anyone who’s homeless in the eye and smile. That smile could make their whole day.”

LeAnn’s new album Lady & Gentleman is due out September 27th.

Watch the video for Give below.

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By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

[Myself, Heidi Klum, & Jessica Brasfield of Le-Mos]

Fashion’s Night Out in NYC is no joke! At the beginning of the night, my mantra was simple: As long as no one gets stabbed in da eye with a high heel, all is well.

Highlights:

-L’Oréal Paris spraying so much hairspray I could’ve sworn that if a cig was turned in the wrong direction someone’s ass would’ve been tickled. And by tickled, I mean torched.
-Seeing DJ Pauly D in SoHo. For real, I think you could crack an egg on that hairdo of his. It’s harder than a 2×4. Wait, that didn’t sound right.
-Meeting Heidi Klum!!!
-The original ‘Back to the Future’ car on display at Nike. I mean, how awesome is that? Uber-awesome. Duh.

Ok, back to Heidi for a second…

Yeah, oddly enough we met Heidi at QVC’s party! Who knew QVC would have the coolest party tonight?! Who knew QVC even had parties? Not I! But for real, it was swanky, chic and hella fun. Kathy Griffin was there, too. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to meet Kathy as she was busy being a ham with the press (go fig).

My only beef is spotting Marina & the Diamonds and watching her disappear before I could say hello. She was in attendance at Beth Ditto’s set at MAC Cosmetics. I’ve been writing about her long before she developed a buzz for herself and her music and I just wanted to tell her that. I love her work. Oh well, next time!

All in all, a night of epic proportions (but mainly size zeros — next year, someone needs to hand out deep fried twinkies)!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

[All photos via Getty Images]

Ok, Gaga makes one creepy old man! Adele’s WTF face in the audience was priceless and my thoughts exactly. But what else is new? Same ridiculous crap.

Nicki Minaj’s outfit is epic…epically HORRENDOUS. Gurl bye.

Pitbull… Get it, papi! Latinos always bring the heat!

Adele’s performance, with nothing but a microphone and a piano, has exposed the sham that is 90% of the other acts that have performed so far tonight. The woman knows real music, heartbreak, and what true beauty is all about. Gorgeous!

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Ok, not to sound mean but I definitely think Taylor Lautner has tasted the rainbow!

SOUTHERN PRIDE! GO BRITNEY & BEYONCE!

Amy Winehouse, RIP.

OMGOMGOMG DRAKE, my baby daddy!!!

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Lil Wayne, for the love of God! Please pull your pants up!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

So yeah, there was an earthquake today in New York City…

Honestly, I thought these types of things only happened to those stupid enough to live in LA. Right? Earthquakes in New York, really? What’s next? Sunshine in Seattle?!

The only way I’d ever be ok with earthquakes is if Jake Gyllenhaal is by my side protecting me from the elements like in The Day After Tomorrow! If there’s any way to go, it would be helpful to have a real, genuine, loving, non-douchey ball of scruff by your side.

On a serious note, my company was located in the Twin Towers on 9/11 before moving to Brooklyn after the attack. So you can imagine how some of the people were feeling in the office when the ground started to shake. Hearing those people talk about that day on 9/11, how they managed to get out of the towers was terrifying but beautiful. Most spoke of how they thought it was an earthquake as well. It certainly left a yearning in the pit of my stomach and made me want to pick up the phone and spill my heart to a few people.

Read between the cracked earthquake lines with a little Pixie…

Heart first / dancefloor second.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

I’ve been diagnosed!

“My music is solely happy at some points, but there’s always a dark kind of thing running through my songs. I am just kind of a dark person. There’s always a place in my head I go to to write songs, and the darker it is, the more genuine it feels to me. Everyone’s different, but I’m just one of those. I think a lot. I think too much, even when I’m really happy.”

–EG

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BTW, the beautiful song you’re about to hear is an unreleased demo.