Good Music in 2010

So, I must say...of all the new music coming out, I never thought that I would love LeToya's CD as much as I do, because I really do. I thought her first CD was a flop, but this CD is amazing. She has songs for every situation, so anybody can relate. She definitely had me crying lol. Plz do not sleep on this CD...if you don't have it...u need to get it.

As far as this Chris Brown mixtape....It is WAY better than the album & I thought the album was pretty good. This mixtape was genius...his career needed this. He also crossed over from appealing to a younger audience to focusing on the young adult crowd, which was a very smart move, in light of recent events....lol. Whatever you do, don't sleep on this mixtape...If u don't have it....GET IT!

-B

Whats the Problem???

So, I am all for being unique and different, but these 2 photos just express something totally different in my mind. I just can't grasp either of these 2 concepts.

Usher: The plastic abs & leather capris??? Like, really??? Is this doing too much or is it just me??

Lady GaGa: Known for being unique, but when does it become too much??? Honestly?? WTF is this??? I just can't fathom what made her say "I want this!"

Just had to get that off my chest, because after seeing these pictures, I just really felt a need to ask "Is this ridiculous or am I just out of the loop on this one???" lol.

Rihanna && Chris Brown

So, heres my take on this situation (and no I don't care if you asked for my opinion): Chris Brown slapped the shit outta Rihanna....and life goes on. I'm sure that all of you have a friend, acquaintance, or associate that has either been hit by their significant other or has done the hitting....and does life not go on? I'm not justifying it...not at all because its not right but is that not their personal life? I was reading an interview that Beyonce did where she said "If I give my all as a performer, why should I have to expose my personal life to be loved an accepted" (thats not an exact quote but it was something like that). And I agree...I mean its wrong, but a lot of celebrities including artists, athletes, etc. have done things that might not be morally acceptable, but its life and its not our life to judge...thats just my take on it. I mean, Kobe cheated on Vanessa and I haven't seen his popularity go down....and just because you support him, does that mean you support infidelity? I don't think it does....That is all.

Sincerely,

Brandi' Mabry

The American Music Awards 2009

What an interesting award show....So, while I think Taylor Swift is talented....I do not understand how she beat Beyonce yet again...nor do I understand how she beat Michael Jackson....I mean...really??? She beat MJ??? Okay...on to another topic....everyone was so super pumped about Rihanna's return and I was very interested in seeing what she would bring and she looked amazing might I add but her voice....ehhhh...not so amazing. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys were amazing....point blank and when Alicia Keys performed by herself she was absolutely amazing as well...I thought it was a really great performance...it was new to see her do a little dancing and I liked it...I also think she looks really good with the little weight she has picked up. Now....J-Lo....I can't say too much about that performance...first off she should have had on the shoes that her song was about and then her performance was mediocre AND THEN she fell....not cool J-Lo....not cool at all. On to a whole 'nother genre, Carrie Underwood looked AND sounded amazing...and I'm not even a big fan of country music...I think she had one of the best performances of the night and that blew me away because being after Rihanna I didn't know what to expect. Ummm who else??? I think Nicole Kidman and Kate Hudson looked really good and I am very excited to see the musical coming out. I missed Janet Jacksons performance :( but I am going to have to check it out on Youtube because I heard it was good. Lady GaGa was great...and an unforgettable performance as usual....I really enjoyed it....I think she is a very unique performer and I can appreciate that...she makes it art instead of just music. Whitney Houston looked beautiful but she still is not the original Whitney....she sounded more like she was talking than singing....but hopefully she will get it together one day. And last but not least....who the hell is Gloriana???

ANTM

As you may or may not know, I am a big America's Next Top Model fan and a big Tyra Banks fan....but something about this season just did not thrill me. I was very excited to see what the short girls were working with...but I couldn't even stay focused, which is big for me because I am usually RUNNING to my room to watch it. I think that while Nicole is very talented...she is the SECOND Nicole that I just did not think would win. I definitely thought Lara had it in the bag...her walk was fierce and she had a more versatile look in my opinion. Hopefully next season will be better....am I the only one that feels this way???? One great thing about it: Tyra's hair....LOVED IT! lol

So, Desperate Housewives Season 6 Season Premier came on on September 27, 2009 and it was the highlight of my week!!! Talk about good! I am sooooo glad that Susan and Mike are married because if it was Katherine...I woulda been PISSED! I can't believe she tried to steal Susan's wedding dress though! I woulda had to kick her a**. lol. I want to know what is up with the new family on the block and why that boy tried to kill Julie! And how the hell is Bree going to sleep with Susan's ex-husband??? What is up with these chicks...thats not friendship. Its so crazy that i love it! lol. And that niece of Gabi and Carlos needs to be beat with that little attitude....for real. I can't wait until Sunday (sigh)!

The Blueprint 3

So....after so much anticipation, I finally purchased The Blueprint 3 a couple days ago....and....I love it like it's my own album. I can't believe that a 40-year old is still the best rapper alive (in my personal opinion). I was reading a magazine that asked the question, Is Jay-Z bigger than hip-?hop....and I have to say yes! lol. Like 14 albums....who does that? Owning a team? who does that? He is like your favorite rapper's favorite rapper lol. Gotta love that man....and on top of all that....the swag is killin....and he's married to Beyonce...they r livin the life! :D