Beyonce brings it back to her Texan roots with a country-themed cover shoot for the July issue of Essence magazine. In the behind-the-scenes video of the shoot, the Houston-born superstar, whose upcoming album '4' just leaked onto the Internet two weeks ahead of schedule, is one sexy cowgirl. Beyonce was shot for the mag hanging out in the haystacks, riding a white horse -- like the one in her 'Run the World (Girls)' music video -- and whipping around a lasso in bottom-less chaps. Queen … [Read more...]
Report: ‘General Hospital’ May Shutter If Katie Couric-ABC Deal Goes Through
May 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Could Katie Couric's potential new ABC talk show kill 'General Hospital'? That's the latest buzz. According to TMZ, Couric is close to signing a $20 million deal with ABC. The new deal would entail ABC News and '20/20' specials, fill-in anchoring gigs and a syndicated one-hour talk show. The show would debut September 2012. If that deal happens, ABC is considering giving the hour of programming space 'General Hospital' now occupies back to its affiliates. 'General Hospital' is the … [Read more...]
Pop Goes The World … Again
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Eighties electro-poppers Men Without Hats are threatening to tour this spring. The Montreal-based synth outfit has announced a series of dates, starting in Victoria, BC on May 6. No blog post on MWH would be complete, of course, without reference to the Renaissance Faire-ish video for “Safety Dance,” an important landmark in the gratuitous use of little people, jester outfits and pantaloons in late 20th century music videos. Watch it here! bpm:tv … [Read more...]
When Abstinence Goes Horribly Awry
April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm not a big believer in abstinence. And by "not a big believer," I mean I think it's pretty silly in the grand scheme of things. I'm not saying I advocate copious amounts of promiscuous sex, but not having sex until marriage is a little like allowing someone to teach you skydiving because they stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Bad business. I could go on and on, but I'd probably just end up coming off as a typical guy who wants to sleep with women (I am, but that's beside the … [Read more...]
Love, Tex-Mex, and IBS or When a First Date Goes to Shit
March 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are a few simple truths I've been taught in my time on this earth. No one is in charge of your life but you. Curiosity is one of the greatest blessings in life. Love and generosity are incredible gifts to both the recipient and their source. Those are of the high brow ilk. A few others for your consideration: Beer is better with friends. Sex is best when you actually like the other person involved. Everyone knows at least one good "Oops, I shit my pants" story. It is the last of … [Read more...]
