Just push play and you'll understand why.
Florence Welch on . . .
HER AMERICAN FANBASE:
"After the VMAs I felt like suddenly America took notice. Before that I had a fantastic and extremely supportive, but pretty underground, fan base. America is so big that you kind of need an opportunity like that to make it. The radio play in America is strange because its so segregated: you’re either rock, pop, country, or alternative, and the songs on this album cross over so many different genres I think it was pretty hard to place. But now it seems like it’s taking off a bit, which is funny because the album’s been out for so long in England. Playing live is how I made my name in England, and I’m really looking forward to coming back to America in October to do some more touring."
THE VIDEO FOR 'DOG DAYS ARE OVER':
"The narrative of the song is quite ambiguous, I’m not sure if it’s happy or sad. It’s chaotic and apocalyptic and choral and sad and celebratory all at the same time, with tribal and gospel influences, so that gave us a blank slate and a lot to play with, if that makes any sense. I think my only specifications were that I didn’t want to look pretty and I wanted there to be exploding people, so we kind of had a free-for-all stylistically, going from ethereal goddess with blue Bhangra backup dancers, through to kabuki sex monk with psychedelic choir and tribal drummers, and a feral smoke child complete with riot explosion. I think we managed to get away with it without all being committed."
HER STAGE WARDROBE:
"Something long and floaty I suppose. Stevie Nicks said that it was good to wear something loose that flows around you, and I kind of agree with that. It’s nice to feel that your outfit is doing a performance as well, and what you wear really dictates how you play.
CRAZY THINGS SHE'S DONE FOR MUSIC:
"Erm..rigging climbing that made my mum cry, crowd-surfing that made me cry, touring Europe in a camper van with my dad as the tour manager being paid 50 Euros a gig split between 4, painting people bright blue, nearly choking to death on coloured smoke, being locked in a duvet-insulated cupboard for 24hrs doing a million backing vocals, and generally sending myself and my family insane making the first record."
WACKY SONG INSPIRATION:
"Me and my dad had this conversation about subatomic particles very late at night and he was telling me about these atoms called “strangeness and charm,” and how they are so tiny we cant see them but we can feel their effects."
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Constant rotation: September 2010
1. Dynamite, Taio Cruz
2. Dog Days Are Over, Florence + The Machine
3. Fuck You, Cee Lo Green
4. Radioactive, Kings of Leon
5. Bang Bang Boom, the Moffatts
6. Do You Remember, Jay Sean f/ Lil Jon
7. DJ Got Us Falling In Love, Usher f/ Pitbull
8. If I Had You, Adam Lambert
9. Not Afraid, Eminem
10. Narcissus, Alanis Morissette
11. Magic, B.o.B. f/ Rivers Cuomo
12. Only Girl (In The World), Rihanna
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"Pictures of Morty Coyle"
"Meth addiction pictures"
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"Scott Speedman Montreal sightings"
"Jaleel White"
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Keri Russell: Running Wilde in Esquire
Keri Russell's marking her return to TV with a sexy new photoshoot for Esquire Magazine!
The 34-year-old former Felicity star stripped down for Esquire's October issue, and spoke to the magazine about why she decided to return to TV in FOX's Will Arnett vehicle Running Wilde.
"Honestly, it's been a not great couple of years in film, and I haven't been totally inspired by them," she says. "I guess this particular project, it just seemed exciting to me. It's an unknown, and I think I was willing to bet on the unknown, even if it fails. At least it would be fun and invigorating instead of me playing another nice mom in some sappy movie."
[For the record, I just watched Waitress again on the weekend, and Keri is still ahmaaaaazing in it. But I'm certain that's not the movie role she's speaking of].
Russell also humbly describes how fans react upon recognizing her in public.
"People don't really care when they see me," she says. "But what I do get, which is sort of wonderful, is the best-friend thing. Like, 'Oh, my God, you're great. I'm so sorry to bother you.' Which is nice."
That's exactly why I'd want to meet Keri. After four seasons of Felicity, I really want her to be my best friend.
Click here to read Esquire's great little profile of Ms. Russell.
And click inside for one more photo from the mag's shoot!
And the AWK-ward award of the week goes to . . .
. . . everyone involved in last night's live Australia's Next Top Model finale.
Seems the host announced one girl as the winner, who then gave a gushing acceptance speech to the audience and judges.
And then the host was told over her ear piece she announced the wrong girl as the winner.
This is probably why Tyra pretapes all her shows.
“I’m feeling a bit sick about this," host Sarah Murdoch said when she realized the mixup. "No. I’m so sorry about this. Oh my God. I don’t know what to say. This was a complete accident. It’s Amanda, I’m so sorry. It was fed to me wrong. Oh God. This is what happens when you have live TV folks. This is insane. Insane, insane, insane . . ."
Y'know who this would never happen to?
Cat Deeley. Just throwing it out there. Still love her.
Alanis Morissette: Still pregnant
As the title suggests, this post is intended to remind you that my Canadian rock goddess Alanis Morissette is still pregant.
The 36-year-old singer was photographed with hubby Souleye after lamaze class in L.A. on Saturday.
Is this woman glowing or what?! Seriously, pregnancy is a really good look for Alanis. And I love that she's waited until now to develop a love of semi-sheer tops. You show off that belly and black bra, lady!
Let's also take a minute to discuss this Souleye character. Obviously it bothers me that he goes by Souleye. I'd prefer a more normal name. Like Apple.
I'm also not a huge fan of the fact that he dresses like he's 12.
BUT let's be honest. His dimples make him cute as all hell. And he and Alanis look so damn happy in all the paparazzi shots that have followed her pregnancy announcement.
So I say go on. Be happy. Keep being pregnant and glowing. You crazy kids.
[photos via Celebrity Baby Scoop]
Song of the moment: Magic
So about a month ago, my new roommate and I visited our new apartment to do some cleaning before our move-in.
She brought a radio so we could listen to pop music while we scrubbed the last tenant's grime.
I don't often listen to the radio. A song must be heavily promoted on the internet to hit my ears. So I discovered a number of new songs that day we cleaned our apartment, many of which went unidentified by name or artist.
There was this one song I was determined to find and download, however. All I could remember was the lyric "I got the music in me."
Googling this, of course, brought me countless results for the Kiki Dee song of the same name.
I googled and googled again, determined to find this new pop song that used a rather popular lyric from the past.
Then I gave up. Left it up to fate for me to hear this song again.
Which I did, last night, somewhere in between episodes of Degrassi and Gossip Girl on Much.
Seems I couldn't find the song because I had the lyrics wrong. Nobody's got the music in them, they've got the magic in them!
I really resent myself for getting sucked into another B.o.B. song.
First of all, his name is stupid. Am I supposed to call him "Bob" or actually spell it out "B-O-B"?
Secondly, I don't even like his rapping. You are no Eminem, Bobby Bob B-O-B.
Third, I can't decide which is worse: the lyrics to this song, or the music video.
But apparently none of that matters, because Bobby Bob B-O-B's songs always have the catchiest damn choruses that I just can't quit. Same thing happened to me with his song Airplanes, with that awful Hayley Williams from Paramore.
I'm indeed glad I finally identified the song I initially searched for almost a month ago. But maybe next time I should just stick with Kiki Dee to save face.
Monday deliciousness: Ryan McPartlin
Chuck star Ryan McPartlin is back to his old tricks. And by "old tricks" I mean posing shirtless, looking sexy, making me want him.
The 35-year-old actor was photographed for the most recent issue of Da Man Magazine.
Stupid name for a publication, yes, but damn if it doesn't have the best of intentions with its photo shoots!
"Captain Awesome is probably the best role that any actor could hope for in Hollywood," he tells the mag of his role on Chuck. "Seriously, there isn't a better name for any character on any show. He's an awesome surgeon, husband to Ellie, brother-in-law to Chuck and he can really fill out a pair of spandex. What else can I say?"
Say you'll continue to show off your best assets at every opportunity, please and thank you.
Two more hot shirtless photos after the jump!
Happy Monday!
How do we feel about . . .
. . . Chris Evans' new big, big, big guns?!
The 29-year-old actor was photographed on the Manchester, England set of Captain America last week, showing off some bulging biceps that his little white t-shirt could hardly contain.
I've got to be honest. I normally enjoy the sight of Mr. Evans, but this new overworked bod of his is a little too much for me. His arms look like they could explode at any minute!
Here's a look back at the man I fell in lust with.
The Buried Life is back!
The guys of MTV's the Buried Life are back on television tonight pursuing their list of things to do before they die, when season two premieres at 10:30 p.m.
Tonight's episode sees Duncan, Jonnie, Dave and Ben attempting to streak a stadium and get away.
Other goals they'll try to achieve this season: crashing a parade, asking Taylor Swift on a date, marrying a stranger in Vegas, and raising $1 million in a week.
"It's aspirational," Jonnie Penn tells the Canadian Press. "Our generation around the world is consistent in that we all want big things, really big things. What we've enjoyed with this project, and specifically this season, is going after really big things and seeing what it takes to complete them."
Oh hey there, Matt Bomer
Holy lord. Matthew Bomer is looking smokin' fine in the pages of GQ Magazine, modeling the henley like he was born to do it.
If you really want to pull off the henley, the mag points out, it helps to be as hot as the 33-year-old White Collar star.
"It helped to have a chest built to fill out thin cotton shirts, but if you don't look like Matt Bomer, wear it under a tailored jacket or layer a button-down oxford over it," the spread suggests.
Point taken.
Click inside for two more gorgeous photos from the shoot!
The Look: January Jones in Versace
January Jones sure tries her best to cover up that bland personality of hers with some fashion-forward looks.
The 32-year-old Mad Men star was photographed front row at Versace's Milan Fashion Week show last week, wearing -- what else -- Versace.
The red halter dress used fringe to make a geometric pattern. Jones completed the look with a high bouffant and bright red lips.
While I enjoy the look overall, those white strappy heels kind of ruin it for me.
Sighting!
So last Wednesday at about 2 p.m. I'm on the College streetcar going West, and this guy gets on. We make eye contact and I wonder why he looks familiar.
We're both standing at the back exit, until a seat opens up, which we both move towards and I eventually secure. It's at this moment I start to wonder if this guy is Cone from Sum 41.
I used to be a Sum 41 fan, but haven't followed them for years. This guy's holding a pile of CDs, which I figure is something Cone from Sum 41 would hold. Then I start thinking he might be a little too pretty in the face to be Cone from Sum 41. So now I'm sitting there, occasionally looking up to this guy who might be Cone from Sum 41, trying ensure he doesn't notice me looking at him, which I'm sure he did.
Anyway, I had to say excuse me so he'd move out of my way when I moved to exit the streetcar.
I noticed at that moment some tattoos on his forearm, which I later cross-referenced with a Google image search of "Cone Sum 41" to confirm that yes indeed I rode the TTC streetcar with Cone from Sum 41.
Jealous?
You should be.
Brothers & Sisters: Watch the first 10 minutes
Tonight at 10 p.m. the fifth season of Brothers & Sisters premieres on ABC and Global, but you can watch the first 10 minutes right now by pushing play above.
Sarah's man has a new job, Justin's returning home after a year abroad, Kevin sadly still isn't a daddy, and Kitty's holding on to more than just the memories she shared with Robert.
I'm not quite sure where this season's going to take us after its one year jump in the timeline, but I sure am happy to have Sally Field back in my life.
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