Nas is performing at NYC's Nokia Theatre in Times Square on Friday, December 22nd. Tickets go onsale to the general public tomorrow @ 12EST. Miss TLC ain't "general" though so here's the password to get tix on Ticketmaster now: POWER
By the way, that's the cover to his new album Hip Hop Is Dead. Loves it.
You can also watch the video for his lead single (the title track) below:
And just for good measure, you can watch him and Jay-Z perform the track live on BET below:
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Concert Alert
A Miss TLC Album Review: "Ciara: The Evolution"
First off, I am a HUGE fan of Ciara's debut album. I can honestly listen to the whole thing on repeat which is big.
This album is different. LOL.
I LOOOOVED "Promise" when it was released and was shocked and impressed by the video. Therefore, I had high hopes for this project.
Then I saw the artwork. Eh. Not what I expected. The packaging and artwork for her first effort was shiny and pretty and this was kinda blah. Anyway, I was still saving my final judgement for when I heard the whole thing. Now that I have, here goes...
"Ciara: The Evolution" is very 80s sounding. Why young artists, who begin to play around with older sounds, think they are "evolving" in the first place is beyond me. Yes, you may be changing as an artist but going back in time to re-create stuff we've all heard before isn't really an "evolution".
This album is very different from the first one in that the production doesn't sound as crisp and neat, and it isn't as upbeat and fun. Her voice also doesn't sound as strong but she definitely sounds more confident and grown.
My last observation is that there are these ridiculous "evolution of" interludes which are SO unneccessary and just make CiCi sound silly. She's trying to come off as really grown up and she wants to tell her fans about it but honestly, it's the kind of stuff that no one really cares about. They end up just weighing down the album and messing up the flow. My track-by-track breakdown is below.
That's Right - No thanks. This is typical Lil Jon screaming southern bounce stuff.
Like A Boy - A live version of this one has been making the rounds for a while on YouTube (go here to watch). For that reason, I think this one might be the second single. Ya know, being that she has a whole routine complete with push-ups for it and all. :) It's ok. Definitely a cool concept.
Promise - This is by far the best song on the album. Now I totally understand why it was the first single even as a ballad (which is usually not a strong first single choice). Grown and sexy and SO nice to dance for your man to......oops, did I just say that? ;)
I Proceed - This one is very old-school sounding. It's good dancey Ciara stuff though.
Can't Leave 'Em Alone (feat. 50 Cent) - Nice, mellow pretty, girly song. 50 definitely perks it up and I'm not sure how I'd feel about it if he wasn't on it.
C.R.U.S.H. - My 2nd fave track behind "Promise". This one's another signature dancey Ciara track. It has cute lyrics and makes you wanna move.
My Love - I guess this is her song to Bow Wow (they were longtime friends/lovers and then Bow Wow allegedly cheated on her so she dumped him). It's a nice track. She definitely gets her point across and I'm sure a lot of girls can relate to what she says on this one. "See boy you had a keeper, but you didn't know how to treat her" is hot. Go 'head Ciara. Tell that pint-size boy what he's missing out on now.
Make It Last Forever - This one is produced by Darkchild so it confuses me. Why? Because I usually love Darkchild's stuff (see recently: Megan Rochell's "Heartbreak"). This sounds like a recent Janet Jackson throwaway track. I guess that makes sense since people say Ciara is really just a newer, younger version of Janet and Aaliyah combined. Yeah so, I think that pretty much explains it.
Bang It Up - This one is another old-school sounding one that also sounds very Missy Elliot-ish. Yeah, whatever.
Get Up (feat. Chamillionaire) - Yes, this song has been out forever through the "Step Up" soundtrack but she chose to add it to her album as well. I can see why. It's a great song and the rest of the stuff on this album? Not so much.
Get In, Fit In - This one has really stupid lyrics but it is the best use of old sounds to make a new sound. I think that this one is the only one (besides "Promise") that could really be considered an "evolution" for her. It definitely has a very cool vibe.
So Hard - This is probably another song towards Bow Wow except that it's not as slick and pretty as "My Love". It's a bigger, stronger ballad and it's ok.
I'm Just Me - This song is kinda weak however I really like it. I think I just really like the sound of the hook. "a little g, to the h, to the e, to the t, little t, to the o, i'm just ghetto, i'm just me"
I Found Myself - Ok Ciara. You found yourself. Bow Wow hurt you. You want to find real love. You are really religious now. Whatever.
So that's really all I have to say about it. I'm definitely disappointed considering how obsessed I still am with her first album. Oh well. At least I still have that one to listen to on the regular if I want. My best recommendation would be to pick that one up if you don't have it instead of getting this one.
You can judge for yourself by going to BET.com now and listening to the fully streamed album here.
Recent Magazine Covers
Worst of the recent covers:
MISS TLC SAYS: Um, is this really Vogue? Nicole looks TERRIBLE here. She actually looks sick and scary. The hair, the lipstick, the horrendous outfit. It's just an all-around no. Shame on you Anna.
Best of the recent covers:
MISS TLC SAYS: Do I even have to say anything really?
Chart Chat
1. JAY-Z "KINGDOM COME" (680,052 units sold)
2. DAUGHTRY "DAUGHTRY" (303,677 units sold)
3. VARIOUS "NOW" (289,022 units sold)
4. BEATLES "LOVE" (271,605 units sold)
5. SNOOP DOGG "BLUE CARPET TREATMENT" (264,171 units sold)
6. BEYONCE "B'DAY" (173,264 units sold)
7. HANNAH MONTANA "SOUNDTRACK" (167,168 units sold)
8. AKON "KONVICTED" (163,709 units sold)
9. TUPAC "PAC'S LIFE" (159,316 units sold)
10. KEITH URBAN "LOVE PAIN & THE WHOLE CRAZY T" (156,728 units sold)
This was a big week. Thank you people! BUY ALBUMS!!!!! LOL.
Jay-Z obviously came in at #1 (even though I don't think album is that strong). However, even though his numbers are big for the current state of this industry, they are not AMAZING or anything. This was a HUGELY promoted album and it was his widely touted "comeback" so I really think he could've done better. Then again, the album leaked two weeks early (as opposed to the usual one) so that probably affected the sales as well.
Nice to see 'Pac and The Beatles still selling well after they have passed (well half of The Beatles have passed...the group is dead though).
Snoop debuted really big. Congrats dog. The NOW compilations always sell well so that's predictable. Beyonce is starting to finally pick up some steam with her "B'Day" album but I'm annoyed about that. It annoys me because it's because of "Irreplaceable", which is everywhere but it annoys the hell outta me (see below for my rant on that).
And Akon held on to his top 10 debut spot much better than The Game. Almost everyone drops considerably in the their second week (usually around 40%) and Akon dropped 42% taking him from #2 to #8. The Game dropped 68% and went from #1 to #13. Sorry Game. Better luck next week.
And in "bottom of the chart" news, Robin Thicke is still floundering at #95 after two months on the charts. He's only sold 116K so far. I mean, he could do worse but what's wrong with you people!?!?!?!? That's by far one of the best albums of the year. Go cop it. Now!
A Random Rant
Today's Subject:
The world's obsession with Beyonce's "Irreplaceable".
MISS TLC SAYS: Listen up ladies. Stop walking around the streets snapping your neck and singing along to this song blaring out of your iPods. Stop turning the dial all the way up when it comes on and you in the car waving your hands in the air and nodding your head like you agree with Be. And most of all, STOP giving guys dirty looks like you're talking to them when the song comes on in a club and you're out with your girls. You probably don't even have ONE man in the first place, much less "another you in a minute".
Why am I turning on my fellow women with this one? Easy. It's unrelatable (much like Beyonce's "Upgrade U") and it's giving young, silly, broke girls false hope. Everyone's identities are getting blurred. You are NOT Ms. Knowles. Young girls with not a dime in their pocket are like "that's my song!!!!" when it comes on but they never even RODE in a Jag, much less bought a man one. They share a bedroom with their sisters in an tiny apartment where they live with their family and they are acting like they know EXACTLY what Be's talking about when she says "so go move your bags, let me call you a cab".
Not that there aren't women out there with their own money who may have bought a lot for their man. It's just that the women I SEE rocking this song like it's their anthem have not bought a man a Fossil watch, much less a car. Unfortunate-looking women everywhere are truly believing that they can "find another you in a minute" when we all know it will take them a LOT longer than that. Shoot, they may never find another man if they get rid of the one they lucked out with already. ;)
Anyway. That's my rant. Listen to the lyrics ladies. If it ain't about you, you can like it, but you can't live it.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
I'M BACK BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!
Long time, no see people. Due to the EXTENDED Thanksgiving holiday, MissTLC.com has been inactive for over a week. We deeply apologize as we know you all depend on us HEAVILY. We REALLY appreciate your loyalty and readership and just want to say "welcome back!". Today is going to be a huge post day in order to usher you all back into a new era for The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC. Generally, there are around 5-7 new posts a day 4-5 days a week. But today, we are going BIG. Make sure to grab a snack and sit back cuz there's a LOT to read in order to catch you all up. :)
Also, look for some more exciting changes in the coming weeks. Contests, merchandising, bigger and better album reviews, new features, etc.
Loving U All,
~ Miss TLC
Say It With Pictures
Some say a picture's worth a thousand words. I can pretty much sum these up in less than 20.
WHAT: Trina in King Magazine.
MISS TLC SAYS: You look like the black Courtney Love Trina. Not cute.
WHAT: Danity Kane on the set of their new video, "Ride 4 U".
MISS TLC SAYS: Aubrey, no. No, no, no, no, no.
WHAT: TomKat wedding photo.
MISS TLC SAYS: Tom, we all know Katie is 3 feet taller than you. Did you make her kneel here?
WHAT: Brooke Hogan performing.
MISS TLC SAYS: Where is your father Brooke? You look like you're auditioning for the porno version of 'Sound Of Music'. Unacceptable.
WHAT: Jay-Z & Beyonce at a party for NFL player Larry Johnson.
MISS TLC SAYS: Jay, you are not that gangsta. Stop it. Right now.
Cameron Does Damage Control
Many of you may remember when Justin Timberlake was on Ellen back in September to promote the release of his almost double platinum album FutureSex/LoveSounds. Ellen tried to ask him about marrying Cameron like this:
"The only reason I need to know," DeGeneres said, "(is) I need to know, should I get a bridesmaid dress now or not?"
"Know what?" Timberlake said. "Go ahead and reserve one."
As the crowd burst into cheers, DeGeneres asked when she'd get to wear it. "I've got a busy schedule," she said.
"The only thing is," Timberlake said, "you'll have to stay the same size for the next 15 years."
Well if that wasn't a slap in the face to an older woman who you have been dating for four years, then I don't know what is. But now Cameron appeared on Ellen today and tried to play the whole "oh, well I don't want to get married anyway" game when the topic came up. Aw. Poor Cameron. I don't blame her. That does have to be SO uncomfortable but I do not believe that Justin is only saying those things to protect her because it's her that doesn't want to get married (what she was implying).
You can read all about it here.
A Personal Observation
Is it just me or do Rihanna's performance shorts keep getting shorter and shorter???
MISS TLC SAYS: Sweetie, Jay's gotta like what's INside. LOL. Just joking. Seriously though, panties and a dress shirt do not make up an outfit alone...well, not one that you should wear outside at least. LOL.
Rapid Fire
Britney, Britney, Britney
By now you've all seen the pics of Britney cavorting around town with *ugh* Paris Hilton. The thought alone gives me chills. But what's even weirder about it is what a mess Britney has become just from running around town with this chick. Yes, yes, I know. Britney has been a mess before but this is just crazy. Look at the pattern:
* Britney is a famous pop star, sometimes made fun of for her tacky style, but all the while remaining cute and admired.
* Britney marries K-Fed and connects with her inner white trash appearing sloppy and out of shape while carelessly putting her son in danger multiple times.
* Britney breaks up with K-Fed and emerges beautifully, appearing on David Letterman and around NYC slim, trim, and back to her old cutesy self.
* Britney links up with Paris Hilton and is photographed entering and leaving clubs with no bra, no panties, and the most hideously attached extensions I've ever seen in my life.
I mean really, what's the deal? Is she just trashy by association? When left alone, she appears neat(er) and cute and when around people like K-Fed and Paris, she lets it all hang out...literally?!?!?! Yeck. Someone needs to get this girl away from Hilton PRONTO and get her a top stylist STAT.
Is Your Mate Cheating On You?
WebMd thinks they have the 7 signs you should be looking for...here's one of my faves:
Red Flag No. 4: the Tony Soprano-Style Guilt Gift
On HBO's The Sopranos, mobster Tony Soprano often presents his doting wife with lavish jewels so she will look the other way about his extramarital activities. "Sometimes it's a guilty, look-the-other-way gift or a see-I-am-really-a-good guy-even-if-I-leave-you gift," Landers says. "It could be a diamond bracelet, a cashmere sweater, a new car. Or if you are former President Bill Clinton, it could be the state of New York," she says, referring to Clinton's now notorious philandering and his wife Hillary Clinton's ascension to New York's senator. "It may seem normal to think, 'He's obviously not cheating; he just gave me this gorgeous bracelet' -- but don't be fooled," she says.
Marriage Saving Solution: Nip It in the Bud
Don't turn the other cheek, she says. "It can be so frightful if it's true that it is difficult to accept [potential infidelity], but addressing it early, even with no concrete evidence, can help save the marriage," she says. "Speak up early because if you think something's wrong, it probably is," she says. "Trust your instincts. You will be much more likely to be successful in saving the relationship if you catch potential problems early."
It's actually a pretty interesting and on-point article. You can read the whole thing here.
Congratulations...
...to our loyal reader Larissa from Miami. She won the first ever The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC contest (in connection with the current poll). Enjoy your Starbucks girl!
(Stay tuned for the next contest which will be announced in the next few days!)
Another Celeb Lookalike
Up and coming rapper and "Entourage" guest star Saigon and hip-hop producer Just Blaze......
......interestingly enough, Sai is signed through Just's label at Atlantic.
Some New(Ish) Videos
Apparently girls really love this one (what up Kiki!!!) so that's why this one's getting posted:
Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne - "You"
This one is one of my favorite songs EVER. The video? Not so much:
Omarion - "Icebox"
I am not a fan of this song but I AM a fan of "The Girls Next Door" and Kendra appears in this one so that's why I'm posting it:
Akon ft. Eminem - "Smack That"
Pamela Not "Rock"ing Any Longer
So yeah, Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock are divorcing......
......are they serious? Why waste all of our time with the multiple weddings in the first place? *Sigh* Such celebrity nonsense. Actually, the only reason I am posting about it is because I heard that the current story is that the "Borat" movie broke them up. Really? Why is that? Did Pamela start to have fantasies about sexytime with the fake Kazakhstan reporter? Or was Kid mad about the scene where Borat and his frat boys watch Pam's infamous sex tape and talk about what a slut she is? Hmm...
You can read more about it here.
Give Me A Break
In case you were wondering what that new MTV show is about (that you've been seeing the commercials for)...
go here.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Quick Question
Ok, if you really know Miss TLC personally, then you know that I am a fiend for gambling and for Jay-Z (amongst other things).
So why did my man Jay have to go and throw a celeb poker tournament and get these pics taken?
......Driving me crazy and ish. :)
Rihanna Gets Emotional
I'm not gonna front. I didn't watch the World Music Awards myself. HOWEVER, I've seen all the pics and I must say, Rihanna really FELT her performance of "Unfaithful". She was shooting daggers at someone in the front row. Interestingly enough, that's right where Mr. Carter was seated. Now I ain't saying nothin' but you just look at this girl and imagine her inspiration......
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Chart Chat
The Top 10 albums on this week's chart:
1. VARIOUS "NOW 23" (336,666 units sold)
2. JOSH GROBAN "AWAKE" (270,353 units sold)
3. KEITH URBAN "LOVE PAIN & THE WHOLE CRAZY T (267,227 units sold)
4. SUGARLAND "ENJOY THE RIDE" (210,867 units sold)
5. HANNAH MONTANA "SOUNDTRACK" (131,063 units sold)
6. JIM JONES "HUSTLER'S P.O.M.E. (PRODUCT OF MY ENVIRONMENT)" (94,194 units sold)
7. BIRDMAN & LIL' WAYNE "LIKE FATHER LIKE SON" (72,447 units sold)
8. CARRIE UNDERWOOD "SOME HEARTS" (71,866 units sold)
9. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (67,546 units sold)
10. DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "VOL. 1-BEST OF WHAT'S AROUND" (65,139 units sold)
The "NOW" series CDs always come out on top so that's no surprise.
Clearly, country music got a boost from the awards on TV with Carrie Underwood popping back up in the top 10 AGAIN, as well as Keith Urban and Sugarland.
And Jim Jones debuted respectfully.
Deja Vu!
EW.com (Entertainment Weekly's website) does something very interesting. They revisit the singles charts in 1988 and give the songs on said chart another listen with 2006 ears. Here is an example from this week's piece:
5. ''One Moment in Time,'' Whitney Houston
You know, going back now and looking at old Whitney Houston performances, it's hard to believe none of us saw that whole doodie bubble thing coming. But even cynics have to admit: The woman could sing. I have always been proud to have her for a namesake (''My name is Whitney. I'm from Houston.'' ''Heh-heh, Whitney Houston.'' ''Yeah, I've never heard that one before.'') and I must say her recent explorations of, um, ''other prerogatives'' depressed the hell out of me; let's hope she's ready to climb out of the gutter and get back to inspiring us. This song was a one-off, written for the 1988 Olympics (do Olympics still get their own theme songs?), and it is not her best work. Still, it can be seen as a precursor to both ''Greatest Love of All'' and ''I Will Always Love You,'' as it features lyrics perfect for reciting in an ironically solemn way, as well as a kick-ass key change in which her clarion voice pierces the sky. So this week, Flashbackers, I want you to remember that you're a winner — for a lifetime — if you seize that one moment in time. Make it shine! B+
You can read the rest here.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ms. Richie & Page Six
Yesterday, Page Six ran an item that was pretty see-through. It was as follows:
Just Asking
. . . WHICH young Hollywood starlet had secret gastric bypass surgery, but then lost too much weight? During a recent four-day stint at a health clinic, she was actually having an operation to remove the bypass.
Seems to me that they are talking about Nicole Richie. And just in case you don't believe me, let's look at the facts......
AND PERHAPS THE MOST TELLING OF ALL
Borat & Martha: Sitting In A Tree
They are going to take this down soon (NBC hates YouTube) so watch it while you can! Borat appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week and in quite possibly one of the funniest TV moments in a while, the show decided it would be very interesting if he assisted Martha Stewart (a fellow guest) in making a bed.
Check it out below:
Travel Like You're On "The Real World"!
From CNN.com...
MTV launching guidebook series
POSTED: 9:36 a.m. EST, November 14, 2006
HOBOKEN, New Jersey (AP) -- A venerable name in travel is partnering with the network that brought you music videos, "Pimp My Ride" and "Cribs" to produce a new series of trendy guidebooks for young travelers.
"MTV Italy" ($24) and "MTV Ireland" ($22) are the first books in the series from Frommer's, an imprint of New Jersey-based Wiley Publishing.
"MTV Europe" ($25) is due out in early December. Guides to Spain, France, England, American road trips and Mexico's beach resorts will be published in 2007.
The publisher says the books will lead readers "to some of the world's hottest party scenes and outdoor adventures" while also listing traditional museums and world-class attractions.
The MTV series is ideal for inexperienced travelers who need basic advice, especially those on a budget. They start out with "Best of" chapters that can help anyone come up with a good itinerary for a trip covering a lot of ground in a short time, combining authentic, offbeat experiences with local must-sees.
But the paperbacks are also filled with easy-to-digest tips on everything from arranging affordable cell phone service overseas, to making sure you have the right converters and adapters for your electronic gear, to explaining that it's hard to find a rental car in Europe with an automatic transmission (most are stick shift). Other advice includes calling your credit card company before you leave the U.S. so that your account isn't frozen because your charges from overseas look suspicious.
The "best of" recommendations in "MTV Italy" include "most awesome ancient ruins" like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, best seen, according to the guide, after dark when the floodlights come on. Best churches, according to "MTV Italy," are St. Peter's Basilica, the Duomo in Florence and St. Mark's Basilica.
The book also recommends the Riviera Romagnola towns of Rimini and Riccione on the Adriatic Coast as anything-goes destinations for serious partying, and Perugia and Bologna as "best college towns." For bars, the Drunken Ship in Rome and the Red Garter in Florence are described as places where "body shots and Power Hour drink specials" will remind you of spring break.
Less wild but also highly recommended bars include Vineria Reggio on Campo de' Fiori in Rome, Rock Castle in Perugia, Corto Maltese in Bologna and Bar Magenta in Milan. Best hostels in "MTV Italy" include Archi Rossi in Florence, The Beehive and Colors in Rome, and Hostel of the Sun in Naples.
Recommendations from "MTV Europe" include the continent's hottest nightclubs and bars, from London's celebrity-studded Boujis to Munich's retro Atomik Cafe to the Kulimnator in Antwerp, Belgium, where you can choose from 700 types of beer.
A chapter on Lisbon, Portugal, compares the city's Avenida da Liberdade, "with its marvelous mosaic walkways and rows of high-end shops," to the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Lisbon listings also include the Lisbon Lounge Hostel, described as "one of Europe's funkiest hostels" with an "irresistible lounge ... for hanging out"; Bom Apetite, a small, no-frills restaurant recommended for cheap eats; and Cafe A Brasileira do Chiado, where stopping in for tea or coffee is a local tradition.
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One Of My All-Time Favorite Couples
Ace Rothstein and Ginger McKenna from "Casino" circa 1995 (SO TUMULTUOUS)
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Sad News
Ed Bradley, longtime correspondent for 60 Minutes has died from leukemia.
From CNN.com...
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Ed Bradley, the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent who reported on subjects ranging from jazz musicians to the Columbine school shootings, has died. He was 65.
Bradley died Thursday at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital of leukemia, according to staff members at the CBS program.
Bradley joined "60 Minutes" during the 1981-82 season after two years as White House correspondent for CBS News and three years at "CBS Reports." His reporting over the years won him a Peabody Award, 19 Emmys and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, among many others. He was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award from the National Association of Black Journalists.
You can read the rest here.
New Vibe Cover
In case you are interested, Eminem appears on the cover of the new Vibe Magazine alongwith 50 Cent. Supposedly, the interview's pretty good as well.
Go Britney!
Britney seems pleased as punch that she dropped her dead weight this week. Here are some pics of her out and about after the divorce announcment:
On Letterman:
Leaving her NYC hotel:
Ice skating with a friend:
Meeting friends at Baldoria for dinner:
Rapid Fire
Kevin Has Responded...
...and it seems he wants full custody of the kid and spousal support. Uh, sure you do Kevin. However, this battle is about to get ugly and I'm sure the media reports of Britney almost dropping Sean Preston and driving around with him on her lap are going to be used by Kevin.
You can look at his reponse petition here.
And in other K-Fed(Up With Your Annoying Ass) news, his album Playing With Fire debuted at #151 on the charts this week with a little over 6K in sales. So that means even if he negotiated a REALLY REALLY good deal with Sony, he may be receiving $2 per album equating a net profit of $12,000. Whoopie. Go Kevin.
Don't get me wrong. I could put $12,000 to good use right now but I have a 9 to 5 where I get a regular check AND I have future earnings potential. Kevin? Not so much. In other words, he better go fill out some applications or something because even though we all know he is going to receive some sort of palimony from Brit, he needs to preparing for life w/o his in-house ATM machine.
Chart Chat
1. HANNAH MONTANA "SOUNDTRACK" (203,475 units sold)
2. BARRY MANILOW "GREATEST SONGS...60'S" (201,904 units sold)
3. BIRDMAN & LIL' WAYNE "LIKE FATHER LIKE SON" (176,337 units sold)
4. JOHN LEGEND "ONCE AGAIN" (114,749 units sold)
5. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (86,417 units sold)
6. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE "THE BLACK PARADE" (86,081 units sold)
7. THE WHO "ENDLESS WIRE" (81,189 units sold)
8. MEAT LOAF "BAT OUT OF HELL III" (80,693 units sold)
9. KELLIE PICKLER "SMALL TOWN GIRL" (79,133 units sold)
10. THE DEFTONES "SATURDAY NIGHT WRIST" (76,338 units sold)
There go that Disney again. Then we got some Barry and Birdman and Lil Wayne. Nice combo. Perhaps a DJ should mash those up. Justin's still doing it of course. He's almost at 1.6 million sold now. American Idol's Kellie Pickler debuted respectfully and then we got some more blasts from the past with Meatloaf and The Who.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Britney Wakes Up......FINALLY!!!!!!
From TMZ.com......
Britney Spears Files for Divorce
Posted Nov 7th 2006 3:47PM by TMZ Staff
Britney Spears has filed a petition for divorce from Kevin Federline.
Spears filed legal papers today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences." In her petition, Spears asks for both legal and physical custody of the couple's two children, one-year old Sean Preston and two-month old Jayden James, with Federline getting reasonable visitation rights.
Go here for the rest of the story.
And thanks to an exclusive from my contact at TMZ.com directly, here's her divorce petition.
MISS TLC SAYS: This is SOOOOOOO sad for K-Fed. His album just dropped and the sales figures haven't even formally been announced yet. However, he is due to sell about 23 copies. No seriously, he hasn't even been showing up on the reports I've seen so far and you only need to register at about 4K to chart. Sucks to be him right about now. Oh wait, it always sucked to be him.
I guess that's why she also went on Letterman last night to debut her new look...
She's basically telling the world......I'm back bitches. ;)
Faith Flips
Everyone's saying that Faith Hill flipped out last night at the country awards when Carrie Underwood won for Female Vocalist of the Year instead of her. I have the clip below but I really feel that this can't be real. It's just sooooooo crazy. I believe that she HAS to be faking in order to poke fun at the way Kanye acted last week.
HOWEVER, Faith released the following statement today:
“The idea that I would act disrespectful towards a fellow musician is unimaginable to me. For this to become a focus of attention given the talent gathered is utterly ridiculous. Carrie is a talented and deserving Female Vocalist of The Year.”
So if it was really a joke, then why wouldn't she just say that? Hmm...who knows.
"Borat", My Baby
So now that "Borat" has debuted at #1 in the box office, many people have been coming to me to ask what's his deal (being that they know I'm a big fan). Here's the abbreviated scoop:
1. His real name is Sacha Baron Cohen.
2. He's a British comedian who just turned 35 years old.
3. He's engaged in real life to the actress Isla Fisher, who played the crazy redhead obsessed with Vince Vaughn in The Wedding Crashers.
4. He is the same guy who plays Ali G (and the fashion critic Bruno) on The Ali G Show. (Obviously, if you watch the show, then you already knew who Borat was because he was a featured character. Personally, I find Ali G incredibly annoying and never watched the show because of that. I found out about Borat on my own, watched all his clips online and instantly became a fan.)
5. He played the gay racecar driver from France in the Will Ferrell movie, Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby.
6. Growing the "Borat" mustache takes him 6 weeks.
7. He hardly EVER appears as himself in interviews.
HOWEVER, Miss TLC always comes through for her viewers so I have posted the following REALLY RARE appearances from The Late Show With David Letterman and The Daily Show With Jon Stewart for your viewing enjoyment......
Quite sexy, isn't he?
A Message To Kanye
You may have heard that Kanye West flipped out at Thursday night's MTV Europe Music Awards. If not, check out this article.
Kanye was defending the claim that his "Touch The Sky" video should've EASILY won for Best Video Of The Year.
Um...*ahem*...Kanye?
"Touch The Sky" was quite possibly the worst, most embarrassing video you've ever done. Sure "Through The Wire" might've been low budget, but it was interesting to watch. "All Falls Down" was creative. "Jesus Walks" (the original) was great and didn't even need 12,000 other versions. "Golddigger" was a classic and deserved the crazy attention it received. But "Touch The Sky"? That shit was retarded. You looked like a fool with the sideburns, and you were NOT convincing as Evil Knieval. There was a reason the vid didn't get that much play, it sucked.
Now, your album was immaculate. I went to your NYC show back a year ago and that was hot too. So why do you always have to ruin the positive feelings people have about you by doing and saying something dumb like this? Why don't you do what my Mom used to tell me and count to 10 before saying anything crazy like that? You'll most likely realize it just wasn't worth it when the counting's done.
And as for your claim that the video cost a million dollars and starred Pamela Anderson so it HAD to be the best. Um, more expensive doesn't always mean it's better. For instance, "Saw" was better than "Saw II". Also, just because Pam was in it doesn't make it a great video. I mean, this isn't a sex video we're talking about here.
Holla.
~ Miss TLC
PS - If you want to see what a truly CREATIVE video starring Pamela Anderson looks like, check out this Lit "Miserable" clip below:
I used to LOVE when that came on MTV back in the day. That's still one of the most clever hooks to this day...
You make me come
You make me complete
You make me completely miserable
How could you top that progression from sexy, to romantic, to mean? LOVES it.
McDreamy's Nightmare
You may have heard stories in the recent weeks that Patrick Dempsey's first wife, "Rocky" Parker, claims that Patrick beat her during their seven year marriage. But then she reneged on the story. Who knows. However, I have something to say about it all.
She was 47 and he was 21 when they married AND she was the mother of his best friend at the time. Hmmm. Something seems kinda off about that relationship from the start. I gotta be honest. When you are nearing a 15 year+ age difference in a romantic relationship, I start to think that the older person is either taking advantage of the younger person, they are looking for some sort of gain, or there's something wrong with them. Yes, yes, it could happen and be natural and loving and right. But it's rare. A 26 year difference is HUGE. They were at COMPLETELY different points in their life. So whatever really happened between them is obviously only known by those two. But I don't think that relationship was really "right" from the start if you get what I'm saying.
Anyway, I've been asked if I had any pics of her to show you guys. So here you go:
Random sidenote, does anyone else find it ironic that she was accusing him of beating her but her nickname is Rocky? LOL.
Friday, November 03, 2006
A Really Cute Posh Interview...
...that has been making the rounds lately. It actually makes you like her and want to hang out with her and David. Check it out below:
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Jay In Pictures
On the cover of this Sunday's issue of Life magazine...
...and on the cover of his upcoming comeback album, Kingdom Come...
Other Upcoming Album Covers
Check them out for your own personal perusal below:
Snoop Dogg "The Blue Carpet Treatment" scheduled to be released on 11.21.06
Ciara "Ciara: The Evolution" scheduled to be released on 12.5.06
Fantasia "Fantasia" scheduled to be released on 12.12.06
Book Signing Today!
A Special Message From Williams Sonoma...
Please join us for a special book signing event at your local Williams-Sonoma store.
Our book signings are a unique opportunity to meet leading chefs and authors, get signed copies of the latest cookbooks, and take home fresh new ideas for cooking and entertaining. No posed photos, please. You'll find all the details for our latest event below.
We hope to see you there.
Williams-Sonoma
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY
(212) 823-9750
Thursday, November 9, 2006
1:00 - 2:00pm
So who is signing there today?
Jamie Oliver!
He's signing copies of his new book, Jamie's Italy, pictured below. You can read all about it here.
TWWOMT Poll Wrap-Up
The results of the latest The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC Poll are in.........
.........and Beyonce won for your favorite recent pop album release. Clearly your votes did not reflect the current charts which either means that you are downloading these albums illegally (shame on you!!!) or the people who actually buy albums do not read The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC (double shame on you!!!).
Anyways...Beyonce snagged 42% of the votes with Justin close behind with 32%. Hinder received no votes and Janet received a respectable 14%. The reason why I say this does not reflect the charts is because Hinder is doing really well in the Top 10 right now, Janet has bombed, and Justin has been kicking Be's ass for weeks.
REMEMBER TO VOTE IN THE NEW POLL GOING LIVE TODAY......ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I HAVE A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE ABOUT THE NEW POLL.........READ THE POST BELOW FOR ALL THE DETAILS!!!
A Very Special Contest Announcement From The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC
Drumroll please.........
We are ready for our first contest offering for our wonderful readers!!!
If you vote in the current TWWOMT poll (located up above to your right) AND leave a comment with your name and email address mentioning the choice you've picked, you are eligible to win a prize.
When this particular poll closes on November 16th @ 8AM EST, Miss TLC will randomly pick one reader's name from the batch of people who have voted for the winning video and that person will win a $10 gift certificate to either Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts (your choice).
So vote now and stay tuned for more contests like this in the coming months!
Chart Chat
The Top 10 albums on this week's chart:
1. HANNAH MONTANA "SOUNDTRACK" (281,153 units sold)
2. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE "THE BLACK PARADE" (240,074 units sold)
3. JOHN LEGEND "ONCE AGAIN" (231,107 units sold)
4. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (88,921 units sold)
5. EVANESCENCE "OPEN DOOR" (78,430 units sold)
6. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (68,660 units sold)
7. DIDDY "PRESS PLAY" (60,002 units sold)
8. TONY BENNETT "DUETS: AMERICAN CLASSICS" (53,324 units sold)
9. NICKELBACK "ALL THE RIGHT REASONS" (49,347 units sold)
10. KILLERS "SAM'S TOWN" (46,802 units sold)
So Johnny Ledgey debuted well. Congrats "Mr. Save Room"!
And in summary, Justin's still doin' it; Diddy's still not selling well; Hinder is still moving up becoming the real rock success story of the year; My Chemical Romance debuted respectfully; and animated Disney-related fare still kicks ass.
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