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Making History: “The Simpsons” and Prince

Who knew a show about a yellow-skinned family with more attitude than brains would wind up making television history? The creator of “The Simpsons,” Matt Groening, says even he is stunned by the impact his animated clan has made on society… and they’re not done yet. According to reports, Fox plans to renew “The Simpsons” for another two seasons, which will secure its place as TV’s longest-running primetime series. The show is currently in its 20th season and has already tied record-holder “Gunsmoke,” which aired for two decades on CBS before ending in 1975. Groening says that by including the … Continue reading →

Metallica’s “Death Magnetic” Leaked

Okay, if you cannot tell what I am talking about from the title, “Death Magnetic” is the name of the upcoming Metallica album, slated to be released Friday. But, as many albums have been (see below), the entire album was leaked on the Internet by pirates. How did it happen? It seems that a French record store started selling the albums early and before they realized their mistake, the damage had been done. (Photo Source Mishka Gaikin, listed as public domain on Wikimedia Commons) Metallica realizes that in this day and age, leaks are going to happen. Drummer Lars Ulrich … Continue reading →

Look Who’s Turning 50

This is a big year for several celebrities – the big 50. You might be surprised to see who is turning 50 this year: Madonna Yes, it’s true – the Material Girl just turned 50 on August 16th, amid reports that her marriage was over due to an affair with Yankee Alex Rodriguez. However, 2008 was also a good year for Madonna, as she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March. Grandmaster Flash In 2007, this pioneering hip hop musician and DJ, along with the Furious Five, was the first hip hop/rap artist to be … Continue reading →

Fifty Greatest Soundtracks

I have often thought about the question “If you were stranded on a deserted island and could take only one compact disc with you, which one would it be?” I mean, I love music so if I could only have one CD, this would be an important decision. The other day, I caught a bit of the movie Purple Rain on VH1 and thought, “That would be a great CD to take if I could only take one.” I have always loved the soundtrack, having bought it when tapes were still popular. I ended up actually wearing that one out, … Continue reading →

Royal Marriage Law to be Abolished?

Tony Blair’s successor faces an interesting challenge in his first year as Prime Minister. There is a provision in the 1701 Act of Settlement that ensures the ascendency of protestant royals and forbids British Monarchs or their heirs from marrying Catholics. So why does Mr. Brown have to consult with constitutional advisers and repealing this part of the Act of Settlement? It may have to do with the fact that Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, the eldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and 10th in line to the throne announced his engagement last week. Mr. … Continue reading →

Music News – July 16, 2007

Prince Giving Away CDs Well, you can probably tell by the title that this is not going to make music retailers happy. Prince, ever the trendsetter, gave away three million copies of his latest CD “Planet Earth” last Sunday. The album isn’t do to go on sale to consumers until July 24th, but Prince is giving the album away to people who purchase tickets to one of his 21 concerts scheduled for London in August and September. The 10-track CD giveaway comes to a cost of about 250,000 pounds or $508,000 dollars. Prince said he was giving away the CD … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Paris the Potter and Princely Perfume

PARIS THE POTTER The countdown is on—-Paris Hilton now has less than a week of freedom before she is mandated to report to jail for violating probation by driving with a suspended license. Check out the pictures in the tabloids and you’ll see the hotel heiress has been spending her days enjoying a lot of retail therapy and long lunches with pals. But, most recently she has been snapped exercising her skills as a potter (who knew) crafting and painting ceramics (including a Chihuahua figurine) with her sister Nicky at various L.A. pottery shops. But, don’t let her Zen-like exterior … Continue reading →

Prince to Tour London then Study the Bible

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His name once seemed almost synonymous with the word “sex,” but now Prince has other things on his mind. He plans to play twenty one concert dates in London starting August 1st of this year and will then take time off to study the Bible. Over his career, Prince has sold approximately 80 million albums. Hits like “When Doves Cry,” “Little Red Corvette,” and “1999” have made him a household name in the 80s. But now it seems that as he closes in on age 50, Prince has things more spiritual in nature on his mind. Prince said that he … Continue reading →

Hollywood Happenings

What’s going on in the lives of the rich and famous? The Hollywood rumor mill is working overtime this week–here’s the latest on the actor the world knew as “Superman,” a legendary singer, and a rocker who loves all things purple. More fact than rumor… and welcome news at that: Christopher Reeve’s children are carrying on their dad’s crusade: finding a cure for paralysis. November 6th is a big day for the Reeve children (Alexandra and Matthew Reeve both serve on the board of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which Reeve established to fund research for therapies and a cure) … Continue reading →

TV’s Latest Bachelor Is A Real “Prince”

This is not a review of the TV show “The Bachelor” (I will leave that to the folks in the “Media Reviews” blog), rather this blog is a commentary on the types of men who make the final cut and are bestowed the title of “The Bachelor.” This season’s “Bachelor” (which begins airing on ABC next week) is a real prince, and I don’t mean that facetiously. The guy is an actual Italian prince. According to the show’s website, the newest reality “hunk,” Lorenzo Borghese has real royal blood coursing through his veins thanks to his New York City-based parents … Continue reading →