It’s Saturday, and that cold, empty feeling that comes with the work week is slowly melting away. How could it get any better? How ’bout a new episode of Blerd Radio for your ears to enjoy? This episode has a fun little history. Regular co-host Dr. Gonzo suggested a great topic about film soundtracks, but had to bow out of recording. In his absence, Big Money, Mike Duquette and Michael Parr engaged the talents of another non-Mike: Dave Lifton, noted author and […]
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Old Navy’s Fabulous Commercials Starring Jordan Knight, Boyz II Men, And The 90210 Cast
These are not technically music videos, which is what you’d generally see in our Viewfinder posts, but they’re so good, they might as well be. Old Navy is really reaching out to my age demographic in their commercials. Either they believe I’m in the market for cheap clothing or that I have children who I need to buy cheap clothing for. No matter what it is, I ain’t mad at them (Danny Boy voice). The latest of their commercials features […]
The X Factor USA Season 2 – And Then There Were 8
As far as I can tell, this isn’t a double elimination week. At least Mario didn’t tell us it was. Now that we’re down to eight, we need to do away with the two hour show. It allowed for longer video packages and story telling, which is probably more important than the actual performances when it comes to making the acts stars if they are done well. But, if the video packages aren’t interesting, it can hurt the show a […]
Reading Is Fundamental: “Hollywood Myths”
The book “Hollywood Myths” attempts to get the story behind the story regarding some of the most scandalous situations in film history…like whether Rock Hudson was bumpin’ uglies with…Jim Nabors? Gooollllly!
Blerd Briefs: Departures & Hiatuses Edition
In this edition of Blerd Briefs: Chevy Chase leaves TV, Lil Wayne leaves hip-hop, Coldplay leaves the stage, and Chris Brown leaves Twitter.
Blerd Radio: Season Whatever.1: A Hip-Hop Riot
Big Money, GG and Carletta join forces for a new Blerd Radio podcast. Give it a listen! (no, John Mayer isn’t on the podcast-but he is discussed in detail!)
Aging Hip Replacement 2.0: Reunited And I Don’t Care…Or Do I?
That’s me at my high school graduation 19 1/2 years ago. I’m not sure I wanna go back and visit that guy.
A New Hope or Will the Empire Strike Back? What the Disney/Lucasfilm Merger Means to Fanboys!
One “Star Wars” megafan is deeply conflicted about the Disney/Lucasfilm merger.
Spin Cycle: Taylor Swift, Red
The patron saint of heartbroken tweens returns with – comparatively – her most adult album yet, “Red”. Popblerd has the review!
Reading Is Fundamental: New Kids on the Block Five Brothers & A Million Sisters
I should take offense to the title of this book. I am-somewhat unashamedly-a New Kids on the Block fan. I am also a guy. A black guy, to boot. Of course, my deficit in the heterosexuality department might explain some of my NKOTB fandom, but I’ll further confuse you by noting that I currently don’t, and never did, find Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jonathan or even Joey dreamy, or even attractive. So, yeah, it’s weird. I’m a dude, there were no […]
Blerd Briefs: Rihanna & Nicki Lead The AMA Pack
The nominees for the 2012 American Music Awards were announced earlier today, and the 20 categories are dotted by the likes of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. The two West Indian divas lead the pack with four nominations each. Rihanna has continued her string of hits with her latest album, Talk That Talk although she’s gained more notoriety recently for her on-again/off-again romance with Chris Brown (who has two nominations of her own.) Meanwhile, Minaj scored a hit follow-up with Pink […]
The Viewfinder: Solange Knowles, “Losing You”
Plucky…that’s the word I’d like to use in reference to Solange Knowles. She could’ve been content to bask in the afterglow of the aura created by her sister, multi-hyphenate Beyonce. However, Little Sis is determined to make a name for herself as an artist in her own right. And no disrespect to Mama Carter, but if you ask me, Solange makes better music. “Losing You” has a cool, midtempo dance vibe, kinda like something I’d expect to hear maybe from […]