When I interviewed Macy Gray about her new record, one of my first questions was about Nicole Scherzinger’s Britney Spears impersonation. Apparently, Macy and Nicole are friends, and Macy wanted to work Nicole’s impression into a skit for her new album. When I asked Macy about it, she excitingly said, “[Nicole] should do that all day!” Listen below to Nicole’s impression.
Kristen Bell on Natural Childbirth: “I Got Nothing to Prove”
Hilary Clinton to Senator Ron Johnson: “What Difference Does it Make”
Hilary Clinton’s brazen response to Senator Ron Johnson has gone viral, and no matter what your feeling about the Benghazi tragedy, you have to respect that for one of the first times in history, someone got real. She objected to the endless inquiries about the Obama administration’s incorrect explanation as to the source of the attack (it was not in fact an anti-Islamic video that circulated on YouTube), saying, “What difference, at this point, does it make?” Watch below.
Nicki Minaj’s Diva Meltdown — Watch Her Storm Off
First she pouts, then she’s pissed, and then she has a childish meltdown. Nicki Minaj’s unprofessional tirade proves she’s not cut out for the job, and the ratings decline I anticipate proves she should be paid-out and pushed-out. It is a judge’s job to guide the contestants, not to get in their way. If you want the spotlight, take the stage yourself instead of stealing it. And furthermore, her unfounded objection made her appear unhinged. The judges are allowed to inquire as to an artist’s identity. That’s an important part of a brand, and brand is everything. Watch below.
Carrie Underwood Debuts Her “Two Black Cadillacs.”
Carrie Underwood might be the only artist who can maintain a model-citizen exterior while murdering someone. And if there’s anything I know for sure, it’s not to cheat on the country star, who has elevated her tire-slashing attack to something far more serious. But you gotta hand it to the girl — she’s cornered the country market on creative lyrics. Watch the premiere of “Two Black Cadillacs.”
Did Beyonce Lip-Sync at the Inauguration? UH-OH!
Here’s a question: Does the world owes an apology to Ashlee Simpson? Remember the hate-parade she got following her lip-syncing melt-down on Saturday Night Live which subsequently sunk her career? Well, it appears Beyonce has joined the party, and is guilty of the same. The only difference? She didn’t get busted in the moment. In case you missed it, Beyonce lip-synced the Star-Spangled Banner at President Obama’s inauguration, and the public didn’t take kindly to it. There’s speculation as to whether she sang over a pre-recorded track, or she actually didn’t sing at all, but either way — her team has yet to respond. Watch Below.
Update: Mike Doughty, one of my favorite musicians, is certain she sang live. Read his article here: SLATE MAGAZINE
Quote of the Day: Katie Couric Talks Dating
The Lumineers Play Saturday Night Live — WATCH
Much to the dismay of all of my friends, my early discovery and interview of The Lumineers has lead to endless pats on the back. And those pats on the back just got better with their performance on Saturday Night Live. So congrats to the very nice guys I had the pleasure of meeting early-on in their massive success. Watch below.
Lance Armstrong: “Yes, I Doped”
Mariah Carey v. Nicki Minaj — Diva Throwdown — WATCH
Nicki Minaj’s level of disrespect toward Mariah Carey on last night’s American Idol was astounding. And here’s some words of advice for Minaj. If you’re going to take digs at Mariah, perhaps you should pick topics that don’t involve her enormous success, considering you’re just a peon in comparison. Watch the clip below, and see how Minaj’s jealousy took over when someone complimented Mariah’s “All I Want For Christmas” being “the best modern day Christmas song.” Minaj couldn’t handle it, saying “It sure was wasn’t it,” which led to Mariah rightly responding with, “It still IS.”
The biggest culprits here are the producers, who missed the mark in hiring Minaj after Carey. The idea was to have a gigantic star like Mariah legitimize the show, but with Minaj’s attempt to take Mariah down a peg with “has-been” commentary, it waters down that purpose. It’s a huge blunder.