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Aqua’s “Playmate To Jesus” Video Is Goth-tastic
Fri Sep 23 2011 by Robbie Daw
With their last music video, Danish pop quartet Aqua asked us "How R U Doin?" Clearly they're feeling a bit glum and goth-y these days, wardrobe-wise, as evidenced by the visual for "Playmate To Jesus," the second single of upcoming LP Megalomania. Maybe it's a reaction to being called out by Rolling Stone readers as having the Worst Song Of The '90s? Head below to watch vocalist Lene Nystrøm and her bandmates looking angsty in an empty house in the dark vid for their otherwise cheery new single.
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The Morning Mix: Amy Winehouse’s Naked Bronze Bust Unveiled
Fri Sep 9 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Touching or tacky: Memorial Portrait For Amy Winehouse, a bronze bust of the late singer by New York sculptor Daniel Edwards, has been unveiled. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Joe Jonas talks to Rolling Stone about his upcoming album Fastlife and opening up for Britney Spears on tour: "I obviously know her music very well and I’ve met her a couple of times. She’s very sweet." [Rolling Stone]
:: The Black Eyed Peas helped raise over $1 million for the citizens of Minot, ND (hometown of Fergie's husband Josh Duhamel) with a benefit concert. The town was ravaged by intense flooding back in June, and the raised funds should help rebuild what was destroyed. [PopCrush]
:: T.I. was removed from his halfway house not because he was in a luxury tour bus, but because of his companions on the bus — particularly reality show producer Cris Abrego. "Such people were not authorized to travel with him in the conditions of his furlough,” the Bureau of Prisons report explained. [PopDust]
:: Aqua aren't letting a little thing like being told they have the worst song of the '90s slow their roll. They've got a divine brand new jam called "Playmate To Jesus." [We Are Pop Slags]
Below, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
:: Touching or tacky: Memorial Portrait For Amy Winehouse, a bronze bust of the late singer by New York sculptor Daniel Edwards, has been unveiled. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Joe Jonas talks to Rolling Stone about his upcoming album Fastlife and opening up for Britney Spears on tour: "I obviously know her music very well and I’ve met her a couple of times. She’s very sweet." [Rolling Stone]
:: The Black Eyed Peas helped raise over $1 million for the citizens of Minot, ND (hometown of Fergie's husband Josh Duhamel) with a benefit concert. The town was ravaged by intense flooding back in June, and the raised funds should help rebuild what was destroyed. [PopCrush]
:: T.I. was removed from his halfway house not because he was in a luxury tour bus, but because of his companions on the bus — particularly reality show producer Cris Abrego. "Such people were not authorized to travel with him in the conditions of his furlough,” the Bureau of Prisons report explained. [PopDust]
:: Aqua aren't letting a little thing like being told they have the worst song of the '90s slow their roll. They've got a divine brand new jam called "Playmate To Jesus." [We Are Pop Slags]
Below, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
The Morning Mix: Birthday Girl Beyonce Celebrates Overseas
Tue Sep 6 2011 by Becky Bain
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:: Beyonce spent her 30th birthday this weekend with Jay-Z - and her baby bump - in Venice, Italy. [E! Online]
:: Rolling Stone readers aren't big fans of Aqua, naming their song "Barbie Girl" the worst song to come out of the 90s. [Rolling Stone]
:: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Burbank for having his pants sagging too low. Because the low-hanging pantaloons of a punk rocker is definitely the biggest threat to airline security today. [Huffington Post]
:: Did Rihanna fire Jay-Z as her manager? And was it because of Beyonce's pregnancy and a no good realty deal? [PopCrush]
:: Prepare to be baffled by Lil Wayne's Top 25 Most WTF Lyrics. [Consequence Of Sound]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
:: Beyonce spent her 30th birthday this weekend with Jay-Z - and her baby bump - in Venice, Italy. [E! Online]
:: Rolling Stone readers aren't big fans of Aqua, naming their song "Barbie Girl" the worst song to come out of the 90s. [Rolling Stone]
:: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Burbank for having his pants sagging too low. Because the low-hanging pantaloons of a punk rocker is definitely the biggest threat to airline security today. [Huffington Post]
:: Did Rihanna fire Jay-Z as her manager? And was it because of Beyonce's pregnancy and a no good realty deal? [PopCrush]
:: Prepare to be baffled by Lil Wayne's Top 25 Most WTF Lyrics. [Consequence Of Sound]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
The Morning Mix: Britney Spears’ Dancers Stage Their Own Tribute To Her
Tue Aug 30 2011 by Robbie Daw
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:: If you thought the MTV Music Video Awards tribute to Britney Spears was a bit lackluster, perhaps you might approve of the one staged by her own Femme Fatale Tour dancers? [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: First week sales Of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV could top those of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch The Throne. [Neon Limelight]
:: Motownphilly's back again! Check out Boyz II Men's new jam "More Than You'll Ever Know." [EW Music Mix]
:: Also back: Aqua, who's new album Megalomania is out October 3. [Pop In Stereo]
:: Janet Jackson will not be performing at her brother Michael's tribute concert in the UK, as the date coincides with the trial of MJ's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. [NME]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
:: If you thought the MTV Music Video Awards tribute to Britney Spears was a bit lackluster, perhaps you might approve of the one staged by her own Femme Fatale Tour dancers? [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: First week sales Of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV could top those of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch The Throne. [Neon Limelight]
:: Motownphilly's back again! Check out Boyz II Men's new jam "More Than You'll Ever Know." [EW Music Mix]
:: Also back: Aqua, who's new album Megalomania is out October 3. [Pop In Stereo]
:: Janet Jackson will not be performing at her brother Michael's tribute concert in the UK, as the date coincides with the trial of MJ's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. [NME]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
Aqua Are Fast And Furious In Their “How R U Doin?” Video
Tue May 17 2011 by Becky Bain
The Barbie Girls and Boys in Danish pop outfit Aqua are crashing back on the scene in the video for their new single, "How R U Doin?" In the clip, the group goes on a dangerous joyride throughout a desolate cityscape - or at least a model version of one, using motorized toy cars for their outrageous stunts. Buckle up and catch "How R U Doin?" (fine, thanks!) below. More »
Aqua Return To Ask “How R U Doin?”
Tue Mar 15 2011 by Robbie Daw
While Danish act Aqua took an extra long time to release their greatest hits collection (it came out in 2009—nearly a full decade since the release of their previous album Aquarius), they're underway with prepping what will be only their third LP since their colorful pop confection "Barbie Girl" strutted into the collective popular consciousness back in 1997. Head below to hear the quartet's new single "How R U Doin?"
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The Morning Mix: Miley Cyrus Is Slowly Turning Into Ashlee Simpson-Wentz
Tue Mar 23 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Miley Cyrus is a redhead now, folks! Yes, this is news. [WWTDD]
:: Chris Brown and Tom Cruise exchanged pleasantries and a hug at a recent Lakers game. Looks like Brown is now going up to each person individually to convince them to buy his latest album. [Rap-Up]
:: Are Avril Lavigne and Deryk Whibley back together? The separated couple hasn't been very separated lately—they were spotted leaving a tattoo parlor together with matching bandages on their arms. [Just Jared]
:: Aziz Ansari—better known as his alter-ego RAAAAAAAANDY—will host the MTV Movie Awards in June. Now Justin Bieber and every rapper in the world knows where they can find him to get some payback. [Vulture]
:: Green Day have announced their summer tour dates. Not into mosh pits and large crowds? Check out their American Idiot musical instead—we're pretty sure they disapprove of crowd surfing on Broadway. [Spin]
After the jump: The Bieb takes over your TV, and we celebrate health care reform with the silliest music video we could find. More »
:: Miley Cyrus is a redhead now, folks! Yes, this is news. [WWTDD]
:: Chris Brown and Tom Cruise exchanged pleasantries and a hug at a recent Lakers game. Looks like Brown is now going up to each person individually to convince them to buy his latest album. [Rap-Up]
:: Are Avril Lavigne and Deryk Whibley back together? The separated couple hasn't been very separated lately—they were spotted leaving a tattoo parlor together with matching bandages on their arms. [Just Jared]
:: Aziz Ansari—better known as his alter-ego RAAAAAAAANDY—will host the MTV Movie Awards in June. Now Justin Bieber and every rapper in the world knows where they can find him to get some payback. [Vulture]
:: Green Day have announced their summer tour dates. Not into mosh pits and large crowds? Check out their American Idiot musical instead—we're pretty sure they disapprove of crowd surfing on Broadway. [Spin]
After the jump: The Bieb takes over your TV, and we celebrate health care reform with the silliest music video we could find. More »
Aqua ‘Spin’ Into The Holiday Spirit
Thu Nov 19 2009 by Robbie Daw
It should hardly be a surprise that the artists who once dreamed up “Barbie Girl” still know how to merchandise. Along with the release of their Greatest Hits collection, Danish cheeseballs Aqua released a darkly buzzworthy video for “My Mamma Said” and now comes a nicely timed holiday jam, “Spin Me Your Christmas.” It’s like they somehow knew Christmas was coming.
Thankfully it’s not a yuletide mashup with Dead Or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” or Flo Rida’s “Right Round.” It’s simply a bonus track the band is tacking onto the re-release of their hits set in Denmark. More »
Aqua Warn Against The Dangers Of Color-Coordinating Your Dinner Parties’ Menus
Tue Nov 3 2009 by Maura
There’s apparently a lot of symbolism in the video for “My Mamma Said,” the new video by the reformed Barbie-loving Scandinavian outfit Aqua—you’ve got the crisp white tablecloth marred by a bug, some mysterious milky beverage poured and sipped, blowing leaves, and lots of hard, longing looks. Fortunately, said overthinking doesn’t mar the song, a mournful little pop track about love lost and found that’s wound around a “Clocks”-ripoff sample. True, Rene Dif’s vocals are probably better-suited to instructing Barbie to go party with him, what with their being goofy on a level not seen since Einar Örn Benediktsson’s heyday. But I was listening to Robyn right before clicking “play” on the above clip, and I’ll be damned if the two didn’t fit together pretty nicely. [YouTube / MySpace] More »
Aqua Curiously Rebrands Itself As An Eighties Nostalgia Act
Tue May 26 2009 by Maura
So, after months of working it out in front of live audiences, the Danish-Norwegian dance collective Aqua has finally released “Back To The ’80s,” in which they not only nostalgize the decade, they try to revise history and insert their decidedly ’90s hit “Barbie Girl” into it. One might think that this is merely a case of Aqua thinking that the last decade wasn’t good in a monolithic-touchstone sort of way, but they’re actually entering into a long tradition of artists who have paid nostalgic tribute to the constantly misunderstood decade via the power of song. After the jump, a few other tracks that tried to get a handle on the most-nostalgized decade since the ’50s. (Or maybe the ’60s?) More »
