MISS TLC SAYS: Are you effin serious?!?!?!? When I saw the above quiz on the homepage of CNN.com one day last week, I almost fell off my chair. Look, I don't live under a rock. So even though Miley is not MY cup of tea, I know she's a media phenomenon. H-O-W-E-V-E-R comparisons to Madonna are OUT OF THE QUESTION. Madonna is a legend, and as much as she can be sometimes be hated, she is a genius businesswoman. She had her own image in her head since day one, and she knew where she wanted to take it. She was told not to do many of the things she did, but she was her own woman, and made her own way. From the controversies (the infamous "Sex" book), to the publicity stunts (attending the Grammy Awards with Michael Jackson as her date), to the achievements (MTV awards, Grammys, induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, to the fashion trends, she will always wear the Queen of Pop crown. Miley Cyrus is a Disney puppet who is managed by her parents and will probably be off our radar by the time she hits her 30s. Madonna will be 50 in a couple weeks people. Cut the silliness.
Monday, July 28, 2008
A Miss TLC Note To CNN
"Extreme Makeover" Should Screen Their *Struggling Contstants* Better
An excerpt from today's Associated Press...
'Extreme Makeover' house faces foreclosure
Mon Jul 28, 2:31 PM ET
LAKE CITY, Ga. - More than 1,800 people showed up to help ABC's "Extreme Makeover" team demolish a family's decrepit home and replace it with a sparkling, four-bedroom mini-mansion in 2005.
Three years later, the reality TV show's most ambitious project at the time has become the latest victim of the foreclosure crisis.
After the Harper family used the two-story home as collateral for a $450,000 loan, it's set to go to auction on the steps of the Clayton County Courthouse Aug. 5. The couple did not return phone calls Monday, but told WSB-TV they received the loan for a construction business that failed.
You can read the rest of the article here.
MISS TLC SAYS: Wow. Now I don't want to do the obvious thing and just trash the family as un-deserving and dumb (even though it's tempting), but instead I will say that the show should now provide a free financial planning seminar to their new home-owners, instead of just suggesting that they meet with one.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Miss TLC Note of Nutrition - Dunkin Donuts Is SHAY-DEE
I am officially heated at Dunkin Donuts. In case you DON'T know, NYC has a new law that requires all franchise establishments to post the calorie content of all their food on the displayed menus. This week was the official deadline to make sure it was done. At first Dunkin Donuts tried to act all correct and punctual and added the calorie content of each of their donuts, cookies, and muffins in big bold letters in white coloring on a fuschia background... in other words - big and bright. Well NOW that's it's "official", they went and switched it up to tiny light brown writing on a dark brown background. You don't believe me?
Check this out:
Ain't that some shit? You can hardly see that something's even there.
Even close up with me leaning across the counter:
Soooooooo not cool Dunkin Donuts!!! Now people can barely see the writing! I know it's on purpose because their sales must've started to dwindle once people realized that Peanut Butter Cup Cookie they shove in their face at their desk while drinking their DD coffee every morning is actually 590 calories (TRUE STORY). So now what? You feel better about yourself because the money is rolling back in while Americans' waistlines begin to spread and their arteries continue to clog? I have an idea, why not create new donuts with LOWER calorie counts instead and continue to brightly (and proudly) advertise those new lower amounts next to your sweet treats? Hmm... something to think about folx.
And You Thought The OMFG Ads Were Pushing It...
Last season, "Gossip Girl"'s debut run was interrupted by the writer's strike. Upon their return at the end of April, they launched a teaser campaign which consisted of racy commercials showing quick cuts of sexy scenes from the show's first set of episodes and the letters OMFG blazed across the screen. For anyone under the age of 40, you know that stands for Oh My Fucking God. Parents of teens everywhere were instantly in an uproar. How dare they tongue-in-cheekily push a curse word on network TV and on gigantic billboards across the country to help advertise a show about teens. Say what you will, it was hot, and that's the magic of "Gossip Girl". It's about teens, but it's realistic in that those teens take part in very "adult" behavior. Not only that, there are many, many, many older people watching the show, and pushing-the-envelope-type ads only make that demographic feel better about tuning in every week. No 36-year old woman wants to REALLY watch Dawson and Joey hold hands while staring at a North Carolina creek, but they DO want to watch Chuck cavorting with strippers at the burlesque club "The Box" while downing tumblers of scotch in the back of his limo in downtown NYC. Cuz hey, we've all been there, done that. JOKING!!! (maybe)
Anyhoo, how did "Gossip Girl" react to the backlash they received last April? Did they tone it down this season? In the timeless and spiritual words of Whitney Houston: HELL TO THE NO. They stepped it up a notch and decided to run the following racy ads which promote the show as if it's an NC-17 movie marketed to teens, starring teens, watched by adults, and hated by parents. 
They actually took the quotes used AGAINST them and put them on the ads to work FOR them. Kudos to you GG, kudos to you.
Chart Chat
This week's top 20 albums:
1. NAS "NAS" 186,640 units sold
2. LIL WAYNE "THA CARTER III" 105,490 units sold
3. MAMMA MIA "SOUNDTRACK" 91,369 units sold
4. COLDPLAY "VIVA LA VIDA" 90,322 units sold
5. CAMP ROCK "SOUNDTRACK" 77,950 units sold
6. KID ROCK "ROCK N ROLL JESUS" 73,497 units sold
7. JOHN MELLENCAMP "LIFE DEATH LOVE & FREEDOM" 56,156 units sold
8. DAVID BANNER "GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD" 51,805 units sold
9. TAYLOR SWIFT "BEAUTIFUL EYES" 44,652 units sold
10. RIHANNA "GOOD GIRL GONE BAD" 41,269 units sold
11. NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC "VOL. 28" 40,138 units sold
12. TAYLOR SWIFT "TAYLOR SWIFT" 34,622 units sold
13. O.A.R. "ALL SIDES" 30,290 units sold
14. RANDY TRAVIS "AROUND THE BEND" 31,022 units sold
15. KATY PERRY "ONE OF THE BOYS" 30,617 units sold
16. BECK "MODERN GUILT" 28,970 units sold
17. DISTURBED "INDESTRUCTIBLE" 28,496 units sold
18. JOURNEY "REVELATION" 27,934 units sold
19. USHER "HERE I STAND" 26,071 units sold
20. DARK KNIGHT "SOUNDTRACK" 24,747 units sold
Here are my comments...
* Mannnnnnn, they STILL couldn't honor Nas' wishes and just call the damn album "Untitled" like he wanted?!?!?! Noooooo, they wouldn't let him call it the controversial N word, and so he said "cool, make it just be Untitled then". And they go and name it Nas. Whatever. Either way, GO 'HEAD BOY that he still came in at #1.
* Hip-hop is still doing well with Nas and Lil Wayne in the top 2 spots, but other than them, there is only one other rap album in the top 20 (David Banner). Hmm. They might want to fix that.
* And speaking of David Banner, why did his record label take a damn year to drop his album and it's STILL the version they played at the listening party last summer??? Not a good look for him, but he's a real cool, funny, good guy, so I'm happy that he at least got some shine and debuted in the top 10.
* The rest of this chart really doesn't interest me. You know how I feel about Rihanna and Ursher. And then there are TWO Taylor Swift albums AND a Randy Travis joint? Not to mention Camp Rock, Mamma Mia, and a Now That's What I Call Music compilation to round out the trinity of corniness. Yuck.
* "The Dark Knight" has a soundtrack??? Hmm, something about that seems corny to me. Wait, what am I saying. It's a Batman movie. Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" was from a Batman movie too and that became such a big pop hit, and prob Seal's biggest hit to date. And my FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE artist of all time Prince had a whole album devoted to the original Michael Keaton/Batman movie. "Electric Chair", "The Future", "Partyman"?!?!?!? Now THAT rocked.
Note To All Male Singers & Rappers
Stop rapping and singing that you are gonna kiss us (us = sexy ladies like Miss TLC) on "our other lips", "both sets of lips", or "the lips past your hips". It's tacky, crass, and hella corny. It might've have been shockingly erotic and controversial when the first man said it years ago, but now it's like yawn, gag, get a life AND a new line. I'm not impressed, turned on, or looking forward to hooking up with someone with such an advanced sexual education (laugh). Take a lesson from the king of sexiness, Prince, and at least say something creatively poetic in your songs when you're trying to tell me what you are going to do to me in bed.
Thanks.
~ Miss TLC
(The above rant flowed from my typing fingers while reviewing Lloyd's new album. He has a new song which uses the "I'ma kiss you on the lips... the ones past your hips" line. Then again, this is from the same album where there is actually a track named "Party All Over Your Body". Sigh.)
A Miss TLC Concert Alert
Goldfrapp
(With Special Guest Martha Wainwright)
Radio City Music Hall • Friday, September 12
PRESALE: Thurs., 7/24 from 9AM – 10PM
Use The Code: HETREE
Goldfrapp, known for their visual theatrics and contribution to the popularization of electronic dance music, comes to New York City on Friday, September 12, for a very special concert at Radio City Music Hall after selling out the Beacon Theatre earlier this year.
Click here to purchase your tickets and be sure to use promotional code HETREE.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Gettin' Ready 4 Gossip Girl Season 2
Clearly, "Gossip Girl" is the best show on TV. I only hope The CW will be able to hang on long enough to allow it to grow and flourish for many seasons to come. Word on the street is that The CW is having major money troubles and although "Gossip Girl" is a media phenomenon, no one watches it on TV which cuts dramatically into the ratings, and ratings equal ad dollars. Trust, whenever a new episode airs, the show is consistently in the top spot on iTunes which is great, but The CW needs people to watch it in its time slot ON TELEVISION as well.
I mean really, if you are not watching "Gossip Girl", you are just plain silly. It's for boys and girls, the young and old, rich and poor, gay and straight, popular kids and losers. Everyone can relate to some aspect of it. It's about NYC, and decadence, and shopping, and bitchiness, and power struggles, and family interaction, and drama, and class structure, and social climbing, and debauchery. In other words, it's a day in the life of Miss TLC. ;) Seriously, check it out bitches.
For your viewing pleasure, I've posted clips of all the current promos for Season 2 that started airing this week below. I love what they've done with them. And I love that the show is opening up with them all out of the city "summer-ing" elsewhere for a brief change of scenery. It looks colorful and fun.
Oh, and to the momos who were already calling the 6 episodes that came back after the writer's strike Season 2, and so they are now calling this Season 3, stop. You're wrong, it's dumb, and you are confusing people.
THE MAIN PROMO:
MISS TLC SAYS: Loves it!
CHUCK'S FULL MINI-PROMO:
MISS TLC SAYS: Sexy. Me lovey Chuck.
BLAIR'S FULL MINI-PROMO:
MISS TLC SAYS: I love Blair. She's so adorably stylish and bitchy.
SERENA'S FULL MINI-PROMO:
MISS TLC SAYS: Hmm... so Serena and Dan really were done for good, huh?
NATE'S FULL MINI-PROMO:
MISS TLC SAYS: Ooh la la. Nate's bringing the spice this season. Spoiler alert (drag your mouse from the colon to the asterisks in order to read): Apparently Nate starts sleeping with an older woman, and is running from her bedroom in that scene where he runs into Serena's car. Uh oh. Looks like he's gonna have to start spilling the beans. ***
And if you need further confirmation on just who Miss TLC is - I'm Blair Waldorf. I'm all about ruining your life with the flick of a cellphone key while smiling in a pretty headband with a bow on it, but I'm also crazy loyal to those I love. I will do anything for my closest friends and family, but I'm not exactly the friendliest to those outside my circle. I'm popular, and silly, smart, and funny (and did I mention slightly conceited?), and extremely girly. (I almost ALWAYS wear skirts and heels.) But I'm also vulnerable, a little mean, aggressive, and dramatic. And last but not least, I don't see the point in sleeping around and dating a bunch of different guys just to have a good time. I'm hard to get and extremely loyal to the boys I like/love when I like/love them... except for those minor slip-ups that we all make when we are in love/lust. :)
*** Gossip Girl returns to The CW on September 1, 2008. ***
R.I.P. Sophia
Estelle Getty, 84, has passed away in her Los Angeles home this morning. We here at The Wonderful World of Miss TLC are all very saddened by this news, but also grateful that she did not have to suffer for very long (she had been very sick lately).
Not only was Estelle the hilarious Sophia on "Golden Girls", but she also starred in the 80s comedy "Mannequin", a movie I (Miss TLC) loved to watch over and over again when I was like 7 years old (I see you too Kim Cattrall!).
So now for your enjoyment, I'm posting two classic clips starring Estelle Getty as Sophia...
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Do You Want A Wii?
Well then you should take part in Wildwood Barbeque’s Tuesday Wii™ Boxing Tournament!
Beginning Tuesday, August 5th Wildwood Barbeque is proud to team up with Nintendo to present Wildwood Barbeque's Tuesday Wii™ Boxing Tournament. Sign-ups start at 9pm and the tournament will begin at 10pm -- and the winner gets a Wii!
Wildwood Barbeque recently opened as another one of the BR Guest Restaurants in NYC. It's located at 225 Park Avenue South at 18th Street, and you can view the menu here.
Monday, July 21, 2008
A Miss TLC Movie Stat Math Equation
"Batman Begins" (Christian Bale's first appearance as Batman) made $48.7 million dollars in its first weekend out in theaters back in 2005.
"The Dark Knight" (Christian Bale's second appearance as Batman) made $63 million....... ON FRIDAY ALONE!!!!!!!
Nevermind the fact that TDK made $155 million this weekend, and knocked "Spider Man 3" off the top of the heap as the biggest opening weekend ever, that's a GIGANTIFICLE (yes, I just made that word up) difference between those two flicks' debut weekends. Now I personally do believe that it has a lot to do with how great a movie "Batman Begins" was, and how that film made people realize how great Christian was in the role, but there are definitely some other factors that come into play. So now I give you, a Miss TLC math equation to make things a little easier to understand...
BATMAN BEGINS:
THE DARK KNIGHT:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A Miss TLC New Video Alert - Robin Thicke's "Magic"
MISS TLC SAYS: Wow. Um... me nooooo likey. You know, sometimes, when I don't like a song, the video can actually MAKE me like it if it's hot enough. However, I loved this song already... and now? Hmm... let's just say this video darkened its shine for me. I still really like it. But now everytime i hear it, I'm gonna picture Robin and his lackluster 6th grade talent show dance moves with the cane.
Foxy's Back?
MISS TLC SAYS: Now do they mean back as in back from Riker's? Or back on top of the music industry/rap game? Cuz ok, I have to give her the first one. But the second one? Not so much.
Method Man Was High... And Then Fell On The Floor
MISS TLC SAYS: Awwww. No one wanted to catch Meth??? I'm not gonna lie - this clip is funny as hell, but that's NOT cool of the fans. Meth throws his all into his shows. Shoot, I love Wu-Tang's music, but they are not exactly known as the most charismatic bunch. Meth tries to pick it up for them though and be the most animated member during their live shows. Meth ROCKS his live performances. He flips, he dives, he gets the crowd involved (w/o being cheesy by the way). So I hope this doesn't make him re-think his "method" of entertainment. Now, the other side of this is that perhaps no one was prepared for his jump. If you are just rapping along, hands in the air w/your fellow concertgoers, you may not be quick enough on your feet to catch the man when he lands near your shoulders. Er, maybe.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Project Runway Season 5 Debuts Tonight...
...even though you wouldn't know it due to the lack of publicity this time around! Booooooo to Bravo and their sour grapes!!!
NOTE TO BRAVO: Look, I know that the show abandoned you in search of greener (see: money) pastures over at Lifetime, but you should be happy that you still have them for one more season. Not to mention the fact that the next season (i.e., the first season at Lifetime) is slated to take place in L.A. AND there will be no more Nina Garcia. Can you say disaster? There are already murmurings about the inevitable demise of the show once it leaves you so enjoy it while it lasts! Don't hate on Heidi and the rest of the show's producers for chomping at the figurative carrot that was dangled in their faces! And respect the current crop of designers since they deserve their own exposure. It wasn't their fault the show is leaving you.
So considering you've heard next to nothing about them thus far, click here to get the scoop on the new designers.
If This Isn't The Scariest Celeb Mug Shot...
...then I honestly don't want to see what's worse.
Seriously.
It's giving me the creepers.
I couldn't even bring myself to put my MissTLC.com picture tag on it because it scares me so much.
*Shaking Chills*
Yeah, so Andy Dick was arrested today on charges of drug and sexual battery. You can read all about it here.
(PS - I wonder what the Hollywood Real Worlders think. Andy was always an odd character with a string of problems, but he was practically their boss this past season and he hung with them several times.)
The Roth Boys
MISS TLC SAYS: This is quite funny. PLEASE cut the Eminem comparisons short for me though. Eminem has CLEARLY pissed off thousands of people throughout his career, but you really can NOT hate on his rhymin ability if you love hip-hop. He's annoying at times. He's corny at times. He's obnoxious at times. But Eminem has skills PERIOD. Has he used them in the past 3-4 years? No. But he's got 'em for sure. He also liked to act silly sometimes (like this Asher kid does here), but that wasn't his strong suit. In my opinion, "My Name Is" was the only song he had that successfully showcased his skills while still being funny ha-ha. His other attempts at joke rap were annoying to me. However, his serious shit was hot, and he proved his talent time and time again going up against such respected legends as Biggie (on the "Dead Wrong Remix") and Jay (on the "Renegade"). As Nas said to Jay on "Ether": 'Eminem murdered you on your own shit'. Either way, this parody is cute, and I think Asher could have a bright future. He doesn't show his SERIOUS RHYME SKILLS here, but maybe he has them (somewhere). SRC Records is behind him, and their artists such as Akon and Tami Chynn, as well as the labelhead himself Steve Rifkind all make cameos in this video for support. The white-boy-keg-party-IHOP-geeky references are true and amusing. And I for one know that I love me some flip cup. Hahaha. Drinking games are nothing to balk at. [Good lookin' TC!!!]
Some Lean Pockets Recalled! Whatever Will College Students Do?!?!?!
Uh-oh. If you like Spinach Artichoke Chicken Lean Pockets, then you better read up:
Some 'Lean Pockets' Sandwiches Recalled
Nestle Recalls Frozen Lean Pockets Spinach Artichoke Chicken; Bits of Plastic May Be in Sandwiches
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MD
July 15, 2008 -- Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken sandwiches that may contain pieces of plastic.
Nestle has received two consumer reports of injuries from the product, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The recall only includes 9-ounce boxes of "Lean Pockets Spinach Artichoke Chicken -- 2 sandwiches." Printed on the side of each box is a "Best Before" date of "Nov 2009" followed by a package code beginning "8144 544616." Also printed on the side of the package is the establishment number "P7721A."
No other Lean Pockets sandwiches are being recalled.
The products were produced May 23 and distributed to stores nationwide.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call Nestle Consumer Services Center at 800-350-5016.
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This Can't Be True...
To all the bloggers out there reporting on Jay-Z's demand for a watermelon carved in the shape of Beyonce's breasts, please stop. You know it's not true, so don't post about it like you think it is, and it's just SO crazy, and proves Jay is obsessed with Beyonce's body. Whatever. You can post about it like it's a joke, but repeating these kinds of asinine stories over and over again like they are gospel only bring us all down. Sheesh.
Chart Chat
This week's top 20 albums:
1. LIL WAYNE "THA CARTER III" 124,676 units sold
2. COLDPLAY "VIVA LA VIDA" 112,586 units sold
3. CAMP ROCK "SOUNDTRACK" 88,474 units sold
4. BECK "MODERN GUILT" 84,313 units sold
5. KID ROCK "ROCK N ROLL JESUS" 61,082 units sold
6. NOW WHAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC "VOL. 28" 48,431 units sold
7. MAMMA MIA "SOUNDTRACK" 48,412 units sold
8. RIHANNA "GOOD GIRL GONE BAD" 47,117 units sold
9. G-UNIT "T.O.S. (TERMINATE ON SIGHT)" 36,348 units sold
10. JOHN MAYER "WHERE THE LIGHT IS - JOHN MAYER" 33,696 units sold
11. USHER "HERE I STAND" 33,253 units sold
12. KATY PERRY "ONE OF THE BOYS" 31,971 units sold
13. DISTURBED "INDESTRUCTIBLE" 30,290 units sold
14. TAYLOR SWIFT "TAYLOR SWIFT" 28,853 units sold
15. LEONA LEWIS "SPIRIT" 27,033 units sold
16. THREE 6 MAFIA "LAST 2 WALK" 24,391 units sold
17. PLIES "DEFINITION OF REAL" 24,063 units sold
18. JOURNEY "REVELATION" 23,778 units sold
19. 3 DOORS DOWN "3 DOORS DOWN" 21,829 units sold
20. NELSON/MARSALIS "TWO MEN WITH THE BLUES" 21,650 units sold
Here are my comments...
* The top 3 has remained intact. You know Wayne is feeling himself right about now.
* G-Unit took a tumble. They need to do something quick in order to try and resuscitate this album, otherwise it will be DOA, not TOS.
* Usher fell a few spots and is now out of the top 10. You're finally listening to me. Thank you.
* Rihanna's still in the top 10, but here's the thing. Rihanna is complete media overkill. She's EVERYWHERE you turn. Her songs are on the radio ALL THE TIME. She has like 45 singles out at the same time and keeps adding more remixes and extra tracks to her already old album. So in a sense it only makes sense that she is in the top 10. The clincher here though is that she's not even sold 1.5 million yet. She's almost there. Whereas someone like Colbie Caillat, who is definitely popular, but not SHOVED in your face everywhere you turn has sold almost 1.7 million copies of her album and it's been out for 6 less weeks (Rihanna has been out for 58 weeks, Colbie's been out for 52). Usually people that get Rihanna's kind of media attention (Justin, Kanye, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, etc.) sell AT LEAST in the 3 million range. Her boo Chris Brown has outsold her by at least 200K and he's only been out for 36 weeks. Hmm... it's just something to think about.
* Other than that, a new Beck album (yay! I love Beck) and the Mamma Mia soundtrack debuted in the top 10 as well this week.
Christian Bale = Jack Kelly
Back when I was a little girl, there was a Disney movie that my brother and sister and I used to watch often. We KNEW it was cheesy, we KNEW it was corny, but we also KNEW that we loved it. We had the VHS copy, we had the soundtrack, and we had the lines memorized.
I haven't watched it in years (it's from 1992), but the thing I'll always remember the most about it was that *drumroll please*, the lead part of Jack Kelly was played by none other than Batman himself. Now the gorgeously sexy Christian Bale has gone on to play many other acclaimed roles in his long career, but no one can dispute that it is the Batman franchise which is finally catapulting him to another level. He is now box office handsome, franchise worthy, and red carpet ready. Don't get me wrong, I think he is the PERFECT Bruce Wayne. Bruce is supposed to be sexy, mysterious, a lil dark, and a lil dangerous, and Christian is definitely all those things to me.
BUT... I still can't help picturing him as Jack Kelly singing "Santa Fe" in the streets every time I see him on TV in the "Dark Knight" commercials.
Just to give you an idea of what "Newsies" was about, here's the synopsis from IMDB.com:
July, 1899: When Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise the distribution price one-tenth of a cent per paper, ten cents per hundred, the newsboys, poor enough already, are outraged. Inspired by the strike put on by the trolley workers, Jack "Cowboy" Kelly (Christian Bale) organizes a newsboys' strike. With David Jacobs (David Moscow) as the brains of the new union, and Jack as the voice, the weak and oppressed found the strength to band together and challenge the powerful.
And just to give you an idea of how cheesy it was, check the movie poster below:
And for those of you who've forgotten... here is Christian now:
New Site of Note
Y'all may remember me shouting out my girl Melody Ehsani and her line of shoes and accessories a lil while back (you can also see me rocking a pair of her swarovski hoops up in the banner pics). Well, girl is doing her thing FOR REALS (many a big tings happenin Melly Mel!!!) and now she's launched a blog as well. Her site is Melody Sees You (at melodyseesyou.com) and you should check it out because her life is interesting and fun and creative (kinda like my readers... at least I hope you all are... right?). ;)
A New Nanette Shoe!
Neiman Marcus just sent me an alert on the new Nanette Lepore line and I had to check it out immediately. Anything fun, flirty, and feminine (which Nanette truly is) is TRES Miss TLC.
Anyhow, the clothes were cute, but the one thing that truly stood out to me was the show below. It's called the hostess shoe and it's MOLTO sophisticato. Check it out lovely ladies (and men if you want to purchase them for your love and get on her good side tonight):
Click here to buy.
Friday, July 11, 2008
If I Catch ANY Of You Wearing This Crap...
...you will be banned from The Wonderful World of Miss TLC.
Se-real-ously.
Leggings serve a purpose.
But for anything else? Not cool. And if Lindsay Lohan's new leggings line?!?!??! NO thankey!!!!!!!
Check the pics below (so you know what NOT to wear in order to avoid becoming a The Wonderful World of Miss TLC don't).
MISS TLC SAYS: I am not even joking that (a) this ish costs over a hundred beans EACH (WHAT?!?!?), and (b) That first pair is called "Mr. President". Yuck.
Where My Chanel Chicas At?
For those of you who know me well, you know that I don't automatically fall for the trends. I also don't follow and support many of the most popular designer brands just because they are worshipped by others. In other words, I LOVE LOVE LOVE fashion, shopping, materialism, and the like, but I am not a sheep. My fab faves are Burberry, Chanel, Coach, and Manolo. I am not a fan of Jimmy Choos because they are too flimsy in my opinion. Manolo makes a much more stylish, artistic shoe. Louis Vuitton and Gucci get by with making a lot of crap bags because "the sheep" just think it's the coolest thing to buy anything they come out with (even though their logos are boring and repetitive).
ANYHOW
Mommy loves her some Chanel. Chanel is timeless. Chanel is classic. Chanel is ladylike. Chanel is fashion.
So in true "Miss TLC alert - get it while it's hot" fashion, I want to let all my fashionistas know NOW that the new Chanel Roberson nail collection shades have hit the shelves!!! You KNOW how these things sell out quickly once they get press and the ladies start to clamor for them, so get to steppin'. Shoot, I'm still talking about the "Tulipe Noir" debacle of 2007. That color was GORGEOUS and heavily desired. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, it also sold out almost immediately never to be heard from again. :)
Here's a shot of the new L.A.-inspired colors:
The pink is called Melrose. The purple is called Rodeo Drive. The yellow is called LA Sunrise. The orange is called LA Sunset.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Guess Jen Better Sharpen Up Her Calligraphy Pen
From today's Page Six...
I don't believe this anyway, BUT, I still find it hilarious that they said "surprisingly well written". They might as well have just said "Jen was surprised that Jessica knew HOW to write!!!" HAHAHA.
Belgians Are Getting Jacked
News comes today from the Associated Press that the iPhone will be released in Belgium for the equivalency of close to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Ok, pick your jaw up off the floor now. Here's why they say it's priced at that much:
But this is the kicker:Belgian Enterprise Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne blamed a local law that forbids companies subsidizing one product by charging more for something else.
Dutch customers over the border can pay just 1 euro ($1.57) for an iPhone if they pick a contract with operator T-Mobile.
MISS TLC SAYS: Sheesh. The iPhone is cool (I just don't think it's outstanding or anything considering Apple is constantly smoothing out quirks, trying to increase their battery usage, and coming out with newer and better models pretty quickly) BUT there is no way it's worth that much money anywhere in the world. I feel back for the Belgians, but then again, "it ain't trickin' if you got it". LOL.
The Daily News Needs To Get A Life
Why in the sam hell did I just go to NYDailyNews.com on my browser, and see the following STOP THE PRESSES LIVE DEVELOPING STORY BREAKING NEWS WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT AND RED TEXT pop up?!?!?!!?!
MISS TLC SAYS: I'm sorry but that's just ridiculous. Good for Alex, but I honestly could care less when ANY celebrities and/or athletes see their kids.
Chart Chat
This week's top 20 albums:
1. LIL WAYNE "THA CARTER III" 156,370 units sold
2. COLDPLAY "VIVA LA VIDA" 149,474 units sold
3. CAMP ROCK "SOUNDTRACK" 115,581 units sold
4. G-UNIT "T.O.S. (TERMINATE ON SIGHT)" 101,622 units sold
5. JOHN MAYER "WHERE IS THE LIGHT IS-JOHN MAYER" 75,288 units sold
6. NOW WHAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC "VOL. 28" 58,894 units sold
7. KID ROCK "ROCK N ROLL JESUS" 45,381 units sold
8. USHER "HERE I STAND" 41,461 units sold
9. RIHANNA "GOOD GIRL GONE BAD" 40,166 units sold
10. DISTURBED "INDESTRUCTIBLE" 37,390 units sold
11. THREE 6 MAFIA "LAST 2 WALK" 37,107 units sold
12. TECH N9NE "KILLER" 36,199 units sold
13. ALKALINE TRIO "AGONY & IRONY" 36,113 units sold
14. KATY PERRY "ONE OF THE BOYS" 33,188 units sold
15. PLIES "DEFINITION OF REAL" 30,732 units sold
16. MOTLEY CRUE "SAINTS OF LOS ANGELES" 30,186 units sold
17. TAYLOR SWIFT "TAYLOR SWIFT" 28,575 units sold
18. LEONA LEWIS "SPIRIT" 27,369 units sold
19. JOURNEY "REVELATION" 24,709 units sold
20. DUFFY "ROCKFERRY" 24,430 units sold
Here are my comments...
* Not much has changed on this week's chart. It's still all the usual suspects.
* I know G-Unit is heated they came in at FOURTH while Wayne is still in FIRST after coming out weeks ago.
* I'm very happy to see someone like Tech N9ne breaking into the top 20.
* Usher's STILL in the top 10??? What did I tell you all?!?!?!? Once again, please stop giving providing him with more air to plump up his already over-inflated head. And the album's just not good.
* Other than that, Journey and Motley Crue are still bringing the 80s back.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Go 'Head Nas
MISS TLC SAYS: I love this song and the video definitely portrays Nas' message to the fullest. Plus, Nas looks delicious. ;) One of his best singles in my opinion.
Ebony Mag Is Cool As F*&k
Ebony Magazine has unveiled their "Top 25 List of Coolest Muthafu**as Ever" list. Well... that's actually not the real name of the list, but it should be. They really named it "The 25 Coolest Brothers of All Time". In order to commemorate this special feature for their August, they've also posted a voting section for the readers to select their picks for "Coolest Brother" title. You can check that out here.
Lastly, they published an 8-cover collectible series for the August magazine cover boys, and they are all hot. The pics are below.
MISS TLC SAYS: If you know me, you know I have to LOVE these covers. #1 - I believe Prince is the coolest muthafu**a alive. #2 - I have CRAZY love for Jay forever and always. And #3 - Obama looks ridiculously presidentially good in his photo.
A Miss TLC Medical Minute
In today's NY Daily News, an article was written about a mental health initiative for teens on MySpace. I for one think this is a great idea, and I hope outreach is made to all those young'ins out there who looking for help but are too embarrassed to tell their parents or friends or doctors. Here's an excerpt (click on the NY Daily News link above for the full article):
Kids might not go to the doctor but they do go to MySpace. So the city Health Department is meeting teens where they live - online - with a site to reach kids who are depressed, using drugs or experiencing violence.
NYC Teen Mindspace lets kids take quizzes that gauge their mood and behavior and also directs them to counselors.
They can also follow three teen characters, played by actors, who share their struggles in videos and blog posts.
The site is: www.myspace.com/nycteen_mindspace
MISS TLC SAYS: Depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are no joke. The generations growing up today are more confused, disillusioned, and frustrated than ever considering they have witnessed and/or experienced terrorist attacks and war in their face every day on the news. I commend the city health department for reaching the kids right where they spend their time - online.
A Miss TLC Take On Current Celeb News
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves welcomed their first child into the world Monday afternoon in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed to Usmagazine.com.
MISS TLC SAYS: That's nice. All I care about is the name (which they haven't released yet). That's about the only thing that interests me about celebrity babies. I could care less about the staged photo ops, silly bump watches, and hospital stakeouts (and ridiculous press conferences in the case of Angelina Jolie).
At the opening of Las Vegas's Christian Audigier The Nightclub Friday, Nick Cannon said his marriage is "amazing", and also added "It's the best thing that ever happened to me." according to PEOPLE.
MISS TLC SAYS: Well yeah. Starring in the box-office flop "Love Don't Cost A Thing" VS. marrying a millionairess. Getting dropped from two separate record labels (Jive & Universal Motown) VS. getting wined and dined and first-class-flown all around town with your excessively-rich-totally-in-love-with-your-youth-and-(debatable)-good-looks. Hmm... what sounds better to me???
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long have broken up, her rep confirms to PEOPLE. "I can confirm the split with no additional comment," said the spokesperson.
MISS TLC SAYS: Man, Drew can't keep a man for shit.
Random Question
In response to the "Madonna was trying to get A-Rod to become a follower of Kaballah" rumors:
Why is it that you hear so much about the "celebrity" religions holding fundraisers and benefits and building schools in order to "recruit" new devotees? I know that every religion has done some sort of outreach throughout the years, but it seems tenfold with sects such as Kaballah and Scientology. Is it only because there are celebs behind the push? Or is there something more to it? You really don't hear much about someone "brainwashing" (Cynthia Rodriguez' term, not mine) a NY Yankee into becoming Catholic, Jewish, and/or Muslim...
Madonna's (Alleged) Set List for Upcoming "Sticky & Sweet Tour"
MadonnaTribe.com has posted the following info about Madge's set list:
"Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour opens with Candy Shop (very similar to the promo tour version) followed by a version of The Beat Goes On that is also very similar to the album version. Both Pharrell Williams and Kanye West will appear on video during the song. The third song in the setlist is the first GREAT surprise. It's the one and only Human Nature, from Bedtime Stories (and we'll not be sorry!!!). The song will be presented in an original and UNIQUE way, but that's a surprise we don't want to spoil for the moment. We're sure the inclusion of this song will make lots of people very happy.
Section two of the show includes Into The Groove, a great number where she will be jumping rope with a little sample of the song Jump thrown in as well, followed by Heartbeat, the Fedde Le Grande version of Music (just like the promo tour version), and She's Not Me.
The following section will open with the song Even The Devil Wouldn't Recognize You, Madonna will sing it live and play the piano onstage HERSELF for the very first time! After that we go into Miles Away, just like the promo tour, and then a joyful version of Spanish Lesson. Her great classic from True Blue arrives next: it's La Isla Bonita that will be presented in its "Live Earth incarnation", the Lela Pala Tute version!!! This third section is closed by one of the songs by Madonna that won an Oscar. It's the touching You Must Love Me, the beautiful ballad from Evita, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Loydd Webber especially for Madonna in the film. This version is more or less very similar to its original form.
The closing section of the tour includes the promo tour version of 4 Minutes followed by one of the greatest surprises fans will adore: Impressive Instant from the Music album!!! Ray of Light then follows. It's basically the album version with some changes in the middle. The promo tour version of Hung Up is next, and then the tour closes with the latest single from Hard Candy, Give It 2 Me.
But that's not all folks! Madonna is also doing a great classic for her first album and she's doing it for the first time since the Virgin Tour. It's Borderline that will be presented like it has never been heard before and don't forget to look out for the great tour videos that will be directed by Steven Klein, as previously reported by MadonnaTribe!!!"
PS - Miss TLC knows what the Human Nature surprise is, but I don't want to ruin it for those who don't want to know yet. If you want to know, drag and select with your mouse from here
Britney Spears has shot a Steven Klein-directed video for the number which really emphasizes the theme in the song of being called a "bitch" by the media, and being labeled as a troublemaker and frequent pot-stirrer as Madonna often was in the 80s and 90s. The vid shows Brit now in the same light being targeted by the media and tabloids. Also, the song will now sample Brit's song Gimme More as sort of a mash-up.
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Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy Independence Day!!!
Miss TLC's Top 5 Tips For The Fourth Of July:
1) Don't eat too much at the BBQ you will undoubtedly attend.
2) Don't blow off your fingers lighting fireworks.
3) Do wear something red.
4) Don't wear red, white & blue because that's WAY TOO CORNY for today... well ever.
5) If you want to break up with your man (or girl), or move out of your house, or quit your job, do it today. After all, it's INDEPENDENCE day. ;)
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Just What Is Up With Those 1-877-Be-KANYE Commercials???
I thought I was seeing things when this popped up on my TV screen around 1am on a Wednesday in NYC, but then I did some internet research and found it on YouTube (the publisher of all things cinema verite), so it's real.
MISS TLC SAYS: The commercial doesn't show a web address, but it's BeKanyeNow.com. The whole thing is some sorta partnership with Absolut (which you can tell from the "infomercial" because they use the phrase 'in an Absolut world at the end'), but I don't know for what. On the site there is a countdown which says we are about 12 days away from whatever's about to happen (as of July 2nd). 
Well whatever it is, it's funny and creative. Absolut was a marketing genius back when the release of each of their Absolut ads was like the release of a new album or movie. I know plenty of people that used to collect those things and enter contests to try to create the new ones. Unfortunately, they kinda fell off in popularity once many, many, many other brands of vodka (and other types of al-kee-hall including champagne, rum, tequila, and cognac) started to become more and more trendy, expensive, sexy, and cool. This marketing campaign looks like they may be trying to grab that young, edgy following once again. If so, good for them.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Did Madonna & A-Rod Score A Home Run?
Us Weekly is claiming that NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez may be spending some "quality" time with Madonna as of late. In their "exclusive" article, they use the evidence that:
MISS TLC SAYS: Hmm... that is a little odd. She doesn't seem like a baseball game kinda girl. Also, Jessica Simpson was spotted in the stands at Cowboys games to advertise that she was dating Tony; and Mariah, Vanessa Minillo, Jessica Alba, and a slew of other chicks have been spotted at Yankee games when they were dating Derek Jeter. Then again, Guy Oseary is both Madonna & A-Rod's manager, so the seats could've been given to them both together as a business gift.
MISS TLC SAYS: And??? How many people wear Yankee gear in Central Park?!?!?! Are they all sons of women dating Yankees too?!?!?! Well... maybe... but... JUST JOKING. No, they are not. Yankee gear is as common in NYC as yellow cabs and soft pretzels. That's not a big enough sign. Rocco could've easily scored some free stuff from Mom's friend. Then again, it is somewhat coincidental. But seriously, how cheesy is that to have your son don your uniform when you are both still married?
MISS TLC SAYS: I mean, he could just be a fan. Or they could just be friends. Then again, Madonna has dated Jose Conseco (another Latino baseball player) AND has a child by another Latino man, Carlos Leon. So she definitely is attracted to them, and they are both married for heaven's sake (meaning they are grown adults who shouldn't be hanging out often on their own). And poor Guy couldn't be further from a dark, smoldering, Latino man.
Get Your Stimulus Check Yet?
Yahoo Finance (by way of The Wall Street Journal) has a great article about the stimulus checks, the issues that some taxpayers are having with them, and the droves of calls the IRS is receiving from anxious Americans with questions. The article includes a number for you to call, a formula for you to figure out when you should've gotten your check, and the reasons why certain payments are smaller than people expected.
Here's the most important excerpt for those wondering "WHERE THE HELL IS MY STIMULUS CHECK?!?!?!?!?"
Here's the schedule for the next three weeks, according to the IRS Web site: If the last two digits of your Social Security number are 64 to 75, your check should be in the mail by June 27. If your last two digits are 76 through 87, your check should be sent by July 4. And if the last two digits are 88 through 99, the check should be in the mail by July 11.
You can check out the full article here.
Shame On You Babies 'R Us...
...for stocking such an inappropriate swimsuit for a toddler. Granted, it's REALLY the designer's fault, but BRU shouldn't stock anything like this if it comes their way (even if it's manufactured by a designer they usually carry).
I was shopping with my goddaughter this past weekend and stumbled across this suit that looked like it was made for a much older female. I just HAD to take a picture so I could show my readers. I know that some people look at it like it's cute for babies and toddlers to walk around the beach and pool wearing string bikinis and shades with heeled sandals on their feet, but I for one think that's NOT cool. Babies and toddlers will look cute in ANY bathing suit you put them in (because babies and toddlers are cute - lol), so it doesn't have to be a bikini with sparkles and chiffon flowers. It makes it seem then like you are trying too hard to make them look more like teenagers. Jon Benet anyone?
