And for once, I’m not rolling my eyes at it (too many things are coming back without being gone away for long enough).
Anyway.
Nobody told me Big Time Rush were back!
I am here for it. I am ready. I don’t even mind that they’re playing shows in places I can’t get to. I am READY!
Not only was their TV show all sorts of awesome (and weird), but their music slapped.
To put it bluntly, music sounded better with Big Time Rush. I definitely liked them better than all of the bands that exploded on the scene around the same time they did (One Direction, The Wanted, etc).
I still listen to their albums from time to time (it’s not even a guilty pleasure at this point). I think they were hindered by their TV show, and also, their last album was a weird mix of songs that sounded like them and the rest sounded like they were trying to sound more mature and…eh. The first two albums bang, though.
Boyfriend is my jaaaaam.
Anyway, that is my contribution for today. I couldn’t go this revelation go unmentioned, lol.
Cobra Kai is a close second (but I’ll fangirl over that show later) – right now, it’s BTR time!
I don’t care if anyone judges me for being a Big Time Rush fan – they had some bops. I’ve listened to the ‘This is Big Time Rush’ Spotify playlist multiple times. They were the superior boyband during the 2010s -insert I SAID WHAT I SAID gif- and if they ever decided to pursue a comeback, I’ll be waiting.
…cause they have my hearrrrrrt*
*assuming you ignored the video, that’s a reference to their song ‘Worldwide’.
And yes, I’m posting this because all of my drafts refuse to write themselves.
This was written on 29th April, but apparently I didn’t care enough to post it. Given that Kanye is back in the news, I might as well post it now. I see that he went for the whole blaming his mental illness for the latest rant. He has nothing whatsoever to promote I’m assuming.
His handler needs to change his Twitter password.
Anyway, onto this (OLD) post. Not sure if the tweets are still up, but I guess we’ll all see when I hit post!
Let me just start with Chance. He waded into the argument to defend his friend, which would be admirable if his friend wasn’t currently crapping all over black people. I don’t know about you but if my friend was saying any of what Kanye was saying, they would receive a strongly worded message and ZERO public support from me.
Chance deserved to be shouted out by Trump – and his statement apologizing was bullshit too. He knew what he was doing and he did it anyway. Pick a side and stick to it.
No, black people don’t have to be democrats, but nobody asked him. Nor does he speak for anyone but himself.
You don't have to agree with trump but the mob can't make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother. I love everyone. I don't agree with everything anyone does. That's what makes us individuals. And we have the right to independent thought.
Kanye West is CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANCEEEEEEEEELLEEEEEEEEEED. He can go and promote his album in the whitest town in Alabama for all I care. He’s not receiving a single cent from me. He is disgusting, an opportunist and a complete hypocrite who is only interested in himself. Any black person co-signing any of his rantings and ravings needs to check themselves.
My favourite part was this Kim K tweet which still doesn’t make any sense to me.
Kanye will never run in the race of popular opinion and we know that and that’s why I love him and respect him and in a few years when someone else says the same exact thing but they aren’t labeled the way he is and you will all praise them! Kanye is years ahead of his time
Kanye is years ahead of his time?? GIRL, BYE. Ben Carson called, he wants his privileged black person taking shots at fellow black people by aligning themselves with a racist trophy back.
I love when people have their own ideas. You don't have to be allowed anymore. Just be.
Love who you want to love. That's free thought. I'm not even political. I'm not a democrat or a republican
….not even political but you love Trump and have a MAGA hat? Yeah, sure. Got it. I love how him and Kim are all like wah wah wah free thought – in that case, accept the criticism and shut the fuck up. Simple.
Dark times lie ahead so I’ve gone back. Thanks to the internet, you can play old shows and try and convince yourself that it’s still 2005, back when shit was normal. Well. By normal I mean less crazy because we’ve been on a downward spiral for some time now. The noughties were an interesting time. Reality TV really took off.
There was Newlyweds, wherein Jessica Simpson wondered if she was eating chicken because the tuna can said chicken of the sea on it. And even if you felt sorry for Nick Lachey, he instantly undid that by being a bit of a douche. I recently watched the first season and a some of the second season and it’s awful but amazing at the same time. There was too much stupid in that relationship.
Not to be outdone by her sister, Ashlee Simpson broke through and got her own television show. Her pop career took off and prospered (lol) until her disastrous SNL appearance and a massive influx of boos after her Orange Bowl performance. Neither of which were probably entirely her fault, but the fact that she was a blatant manufactured product meant that people were all too willing to hate her.
I am still confused by the whole fake punk thing she was going for. Black hair, grungy clothes etc. How hardcore. Her music was garbage, and I say this as someone who used to rock to Avril Lavigne. Ashlee Simpson was like a third rate Avril that you’d give money to in order to get her to stop performing.
Anyway, MADtv took her SNL appearance and really ran with it. Some of the skits are hilarious. I almost feel bad for her because they’re brutal.
This is the original video for L.O.V.E (which is sort of catchy and awful at the same time).
And this is the madTV skit:
They also spoofed her show and her SNL performance. I feel bad for laughing but they’re hilarious.
Join me tomorrow for my social commentary on every single episode of That’s So Raven.
(Don’t worry, I’m kidding. I haven’t reached that level of misery just yet.)
Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony
Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh Lord, why don’t we?
We all know that people are the same whereever you go
There is good and bad in ev’ryone
We learn to live, when we learn to give
Each other what we need to survive, together aliveContinue reading “Ebony and Ivory”→
As the third round of discussions closes on Thursday, the British team are increasingly certain that the hands of EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier are tied by the rigidly worded mandate handed to him by the EU27 member states.
In what universe are his hands tied? His job is to negotiate, not to blindly say, well, there’s twenty seven countries versus the UK, so let me do you a favour!
British officials believe that the mandate given to Mr Barnier has prevented him having sufficient space to negotiate progress, in particular robbing him of the ability to move on to future trade relations, before separation issues like the divorce bill, citizens’ rights, and the Northern Ireland border are addressed
Once again, that’s how negotiations work. Future trade relations don’t benefit the EU, they would benefit the UK. The EU’s interest is…the EU. I’m not sure why the UK refuse to understand that no one is interested in making it easy for them.
A source familiar with the UK’s negotiating position said: “There is some concern about what the UK says is an inflexibility to the Commission’s approach, that it’s difficult to negotiate with people who have perhaps not been given the flexibility to negotiate.”
This is all funny considering that Theresa May’s job isn’t even secure (not that she’s noticed).
Theresa May has been warned that the Conservative Party will decide on her future, after she indicated she would lead it into the next election.
The Prime Minister surprised Tory colleagues with her defiant statement during a trip to Japan, where she insisted she was “not a quitter”, despite reports she would stand down after overseeing the Brexit process.
During the three-day trip to Japan, where she is seeking to boost future trade relations after Brexit, Ms May confirmed that she intends to fight the next election.
Oh Mayhem. They don’t want you as their leader anymore. They can’t even compliment you properly.
However, former party chairman Grant Shapps said it was “too early” to talk about going “on and on”, and that her comments would “raise eyebrows” among party members after the disastrous election result in June which saw Ms May wipe out her Commons majority.
He also gave faint praise to the Government’s Brexit strategy, saying people were “impressed by the Brexit papers: not necessarily even the contents, just that we were getting on with the job”.
Not necessarily even the contents.
It’s like being happy that your child has just learnt how to go potty. You’re happy that they’ve done it but… not necessarily happy with the contents.
The Government has been slammed by a UN Committee for failing to uphold the rights of disabled people through a string of austerity policies.
An inquiry into the UK’s progress in fulfilling its commitments to a major UN convention found ministers have failed people with disabilities through a catalogue of policies in recent years, affecting a range of areas from access to healthcare to equality in education and work.
Shameful.
Back in the BREXIT IS THE BEST! camp…
Lord Harris, a retail tycoon estimated to be worth more than £100m, claimed he could only employ staff for 35 hours a week under current EU laws.
However, the European Working Time Directive states employees should not be forced to work longer than 48 hours, and they can opt-out if they decide.
After admitting “we haven’t done too badly” when the presenter told him “you’ve done alright out of it,” he added: “I just feel we would be better off out of the EU.”
Lord Harris is now among the 1,000 richest people in the UK, according to The Sunday Times RichList.
…What the actual fuck? He basically has no idea what the EU rules are. Didn’t anyone tell him that the EU rules actually allows him to employ his workers for crazy hours. Or does he know but decided to try and defend his stance with a made up number? You tell me.
No one was able to find Trump’s donation to the fund.
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold noted that Trump also pledged $1 million to a veterans group. It was only after reporters revealed the donation never came, that Trump was finally forced to give. He’s only given $1 million donations twice ever.
It was said by man of the hour, Donald Trump, to a group of Harvey victims.
Seven days after the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States in a dozen years struck the coast of Texas, leaving hundreds of square miles underwater and at least 50 people dead, a buoyant President Donald Trump arrived in Houston on Saturday morning to urge victims of the storm’s devastation to “have a good time!” in the face of losing their homes and loved ones.
The sooner that we don’t have to hear about this pus bucket (Trump) the better… ugh.
I’m gonna close out with some Linkin Park because this song is fitting.
So, a friend and I were reminiscing about Our Lady Peace and given that I actually know where my old iPod is for once, I had their songs at hand and as I was scrolling through it I realised that these songs will always be classic (well to me at least). Teenage me used to bump OLP on a daily basis. I still listen to Innocent regularly because it’s one of my favourite songs of all time. FSOAT (I don’t think that’s going to catch on).
Here are the ten songs! I added lyrics just to pad the post, but whatever, OLP know how to break it down for everyone. Their lyrics are practically poetic.
I’m too lazy to link to anywhere… but OLP are on the usual places. YouTube, Spotify… and so forth.
1. Innocent
Oh, Tina’s losing faith in what she knows
Hates her music, hates all of her clothes
Thinks of surgery and a new nose
Every calorie is a war
2. Made of Steel
You wanted a hero tonight
Well I’m not made of steel
I’m not made of steel
But your secret’s safe with me
3. A Story About A Girl
Baby girl, stand up and fight
This is not some paradise
It’s just where we live
Finally you think you’re alright
Then it eats you up alive
You better get used to it
4. Not Enough
There’s nothing you can say
Nothing you can do
There’s nothing in between
You know the truth
5. Somewhere Out There
You’re falling back to me
You’re a star that I can see, yeah
I know you’re out there
Somewhere out there
You’re falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you’re out there
Somewhere out there
6. Angels/Losing/Sleep
It’s like the calm before the storm
You better swim
Just like it’s cold before it’s warm
7. Life
How many times have you been pushed around
Is anybody there, does anybody care
And how many times have your friends let you down
Is anybody there, did anybody stare
And how many times have your friends let you down
Just open up your heart
Just open up your mind
8. Sorry
Today’s a reason for living
Today’s the blood from a stone
Today’s the light from a candle
Helping us to find our way home
Today we carry each other
Today the past is a freak
Today is the time for forgiveness
9. Are You Sad?
Are you sad?
Are you holding yourself?
Are you locked in your room?
You shouldn’t be
10. Clumsy
And maybe you should sleep
And maybe you just need, a friend
As clumsy as you’ve been
Special mentions:
Do You Like It
One Man Army
Where Are You
Never Get Over You
Love And Trust
You know what? Do You Like It is too good for a special mention. It’s number 11.
11. Do You Like It
It’s too little too late
Well I can’t escape
So beggin’ you please
I changed all the things that you told me to change
Aaron was in the news recently for his DUI arrest and subsequent fifteen minutes of fame. He milked that arrest like it needed to be delivered the next morning. Damn. He called Nick out (this is all Aaron does when it comes to Nick, but that’s related to other shit), he said people were body shaming him. We didn’t know the truth. The truth would come out.
This statement had me rolllllllling. Arrested for being a celebrity? Oh and he wasn’t under the influence even though…
arresting officers witnessed the Aaron’s Party singer ‘driving all over the road and running into the median’ while operating a white Chevy Suburban with no tags
Whenever someone who had a huge musical impact on me dies, I always have their song lyrics in their head. I’ll never claim to be someone who memorises lyrics but you never forget the ones that resonate with you.
Linkin Park have so many songs like that for me.
I won’t pretend that their albums post Meteora are my favorites but Chester (and co) always wrote at least one song you could relate to.
Waiting For The End is one in particular. I’m not sure if it was released as a track or not but it’s one of my favourite songs and it was all that was in my head when I heard the shocking news. It’s hard to believe that we won’t hear that voice again.
It’s yet another tragic loss of life and I hope he finds the peace he was looking for.
I can’t believe it’s been eight years since Michael Jackson passed away.
Celebrity deaths aren’t really something that I go crazy over. You get those people who go out and lay flowers and everything and I’m always wondering why. They didn’t know that celebrity. Not really.
That being said, Michael Jackson’s death was that one moment for me. His music was a huge part of my childhood. I’m pretty sure his song Ghosts caused my most scariest nightmare to date, but I’ve made my peace with it. It was my go to jam for a good couple of weeks, I just can’t ever watch the video again.
Anyway, I used to know all of the lyrics to all his songs because I heard them so much. I even knew the words to Butterflies (which is underrated by the way).
I still remember the day the news of his death broke. No one was sure what was happening. Was he head? Or just in hospital? CNN were running around like headless chickens. The internet was confused. Eventually it all became clear.
Michael Jackson was dead.
It was a huge shock to me personally. We had the excitement of his concerts in London. Some of my friends had tickets, I desperately wanted one myself. One minute he was well on his way to making a comeback and the next…he was gone.
I remember going on a trip to an event at the venue where he’d been due to perform and everyone was writing messages to him on the advertising boards for his concerts. I have no idea what I wrote, but it was hard to find space. I always wonder what they did with all of it.
Obviously, he became a controversial figure in the later years, and he was vilified by the press and public. None of that takes away from the fact that he was immensely talented. I’m not one to go crazy over singers but Michael Jackson is a legend, and his music is timeless.
People will still be listening to his songs long after we’re all gone, that I’m sure of.
Case in point: I recently saw Captain EO for the first time ever. I wish I could have seen it was intended to be, but it’s still pretty cool. We Are Here To Change The World is a great song and the overall message of the film is still relevant today. I don’t think anyone but Michael could have pulled off the earnestness of Captain EO. It’s well worth a watch if you have time. It’s about 15 minutes long.
Going back to the music, I don’t think I even have a favourite MJ song because there are so many classics. The main ones like, Bad, Thriller, Beat It, Man In The Mirror, Smooth Criminal and others like Jam (Jam Jam, here comes the man, hot damn!), Dangerous, In The Closet, Do You Remember The Time, They Don’t Care About Us, Will You Be There?, Earth Song, She Drives Me Wild, Why You Wanna Trip On Me, Human Nature, Heal The World and You Rock My World. There are too many to choose from, but this is one instance where that’s not a bad thing.
Do I even need to go into his iconic music videos? Ghosts aside, watching an MJ video was always a good time.
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