11-26-10

The American Music Awards were aired on ABC on Sunday evening and as you know awards shows compose at least a good 40% of my purpose in life. (Or well... maybe 35%.) Therefore of course,  I was front and center in front of my television watching for you good readers and therefore, I can also officially tell you all the AMA's sucked... big time. The show was JUST. PLAIN. BORING. Everything pretty much went exactly as I would've expected (something I think should only happen at the Oscars) right down to Justin Bieber sweeping the night with his charming lesbian haircut and all. Anyway, for those of you fortunate enough to have made other plans on Sunday but still would like to know the evening's results, here you go you vultures!:

Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Usher, Raymond v. Raymond
Favorite Pop Rock Band/Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Shakira
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna 
Favorite Country Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Breakthrough Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist: Muse
Favorite  Adult Contemporary Music Artist: Michael Bublé
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
Favorite Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Favorite Country Album: Carrie Underwood, Play On
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist: Eminem
Favorite Pop/Rock Album: Justin Bieber, My World 2.0
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Lady Gaga
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: MercyMe
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Eminem, Recovery
Favorite Soundtrack Album: Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
In other news of the week, while playing a friendly game of basketball on Black Friday, President Obama, was "accidentally" smacked in the face with his opponent's elbow causing injury and subsequently him having to get twelve stitches in his upper lip. Aww, the poor thing! What, do you think I should send him a get well soon card or something? Either way, let's just hope this doesn't diminish his ability to communicate with the Koreans.
In old fart news, folk music legend, Willie Nelson, was arrested for possession of marijuana on Friday morning in Texas on his way to a show in Austin for his tour. He was taken to the Hudsputh County Jail, however soon posted bail. However, I'm still left wondering what he explained to his fans that night when he (at least I'm imagining he did) showed up late to his concert... I'm sure it had to be interesting to say the least. I have funny feeling we've not heard the last about this case. (Does anyone smell the new Lindsay?)
Lastly, this week I present you with a segment of WTF Moments. Michael Brea, a little-known actor most famous for a small role on "Ugly Betty," was taken into custody this week for allegedly murdering his mother. When asked to comment on the case Brea explained that God came to him in a dream and told him that he would die the next day. Then (once he was awake that is) he left his apartment and took the train to Brooklyn because a man was trying to put a curse on him. He says,"I felt like Neo from 'The Matrix.' I began hearing voices and feeling powerful ... They were asking about the difference between mom and mother. It was a sign." Once he reached his mother's house he decided he was going to kill her. While there his mother asked him to pour some water into a pot so she could prepare a chicken and he attacked her with a sword saying that a demon had taken over her soul. He added in the interview,"I was slashing my mom and I heard the police knocking on the door yelling, 'Michael, open up, Michael, open up,' but I knew they wouldn't open the door and stop me because the spirits were protecting me ... I just kept cutting her. No one could stop me. I was doing the work of God." Therefore, I know at least I'm left wondering at this tragedy, WTF? (However it should be noted that the law did catch up with Michal Brea and he has been charged with second degree murder.)
On a much lighter note, I would like to wish everyone a happy belated Thanksgiving and give you something that I'm thankful for. While surfing the web I came across a relatively new song and music video by pop icon, Kylie Minogue, and have been obsessed with it ever since and therefore I'm thankful for Kylie Minogue and at this time want to share wth you all the greatness that is her song "Get Outta My Way."

11-19-10

It's a wedding! AND A ROYAL WEDDING TOO! Yes ladies and gentlemen, it was announced this week that the United Kingdom's heir to the throne, Prince William, is engaged to commoner, (although also heiress to multi-million dollar fortune... oops, or should I say multi-milion pound or euro fortune) Kate Middleton. This also comes with the news that for this engagement there was no trip to Cartier for Kate, but rather Prince William decided it would be much more meaningful to give her, his mother's, the late Princess Diana's, engagement ring from her engagement to William's father, Prince Charles. The ring consists of fourteen diamonds surrounding a large sapphire stone and when was purchased back in 1981 was bought for £30,000. Furthermore, while many entertainment commentators have said that this may be a "bad-luck" charm, I'm choosing to say the opposite in this case and am saying the ring will represent Princess Di's immense poplarity rather than her nasty divorce and young death. So really I guess even though she didn't get the Cartier road-trip... bitch still cleaned house pretty well.
The Palins: Love 'em or hate 'em (I sincerely hope you have the sense for the latter) you can't escape from them! This was further cemented this week with the premiere of TLC's new series, "Sarah Palin's Alaska," following the life of the ex-governor in her quest to... rock climb? I'm not exactly sure what is so interesting about following the camping adventures of the family to people, but apparently the "Palin Posse," as I so call them (you know- the same people who week after week have kept the train wreck that is Bristol Palin on Dancing With The Stars) disagree with me as the show garnered TLC with it's highest series premiere ratings in it's history. In this triumph for the Palin family, however, of course cannot be satisfied by simply giving themselves a pat on the back. Nope, once again they had to get political. (Which of course the entire show in reality is, since it is her desperate attempt to gain enough attention for a presidential political campaign for 2012.) During the premiere of the show, one of the classmates (apparently named Tre) of sixteen-year-old Palin daughter, Willow, posted on Facebook, "Sarah Palin's Alaska, is failing so hard right now." Seeing this on her Newsfeed, Willow responded by answering back, "Haha your so gay. I have no idea who you are, But what I've seen pictures of, your disgusting ... My sister had a kid and is still hot." Later she added, "Tre stfu. Your such a f**got." This was all followed by a Facebook Wall War in which any people "ganged up," (and most likely quite rightly) on Willow to which she dug her hole even deeper adding, "Sorry that you guys are all jealous of my families success and you guys aren't goin to go anywhere with your lives."  First of all, let me point out the grammatical correction that is driving me insane, *"...my FAMILY'S success and you guys..." Second of all, aside from the fact that all of these comments made by Willow are childish, let me add that she uses homophobic slurs. And to this how does the Sarah Palin camp respond. They say that she was simply a "baby bear defending Mama Grizzly." This has caused me to institute a new segment here on J.C. White Is The New Black entitled "WTF? Moments." However, I'm still not quite sure what I should be most surprised about: A) We get to see yet again just what kind of people the entire Palin family is B) Someone would be stupid enough to post homophobic slurs on Facebook or C) They have modern conveniences such as indoor plumbing, electricity, and the internet in Alaska.

11-12-10

We all want to know... is P!nk pregnant or not? In the last few days the rumors have not left any media outlet without asking the question, whether it be in print, radio, or television. This all comes after it has been noticed that the pop singer who is known for not quite liking to follow rules is sporting a little bump in her tummy-region. With all of this questioning P!nk has responded with a big fat no response... thanks! Either way, it appears as though the singer is either trying to maintain her privacy and not announce her pregnancy until a later date or... she's embarrassed about some weight gain and we're all horrible people for talking about it. (Which if that is the case then... sorry P!nk.)
In future Lindsay Lohan's of the world news, (and this time it's not Miley- imagine that!) the people at Disney Channel have noted that since Demi Lovato has been admitted to rehab, the television show in which she stars, entitled Sonny With A Chance, will go on but however will shift focus onto a television that takes place within the show. (And if that sounds confusing that's because it is!) A Disney representative said, "This allows her the time she needs to get well, without distraction or pressure ... Again, we extend our ongoing support to Demi and her family as she works to overcome personal issues." This all comes to us as the Lovato camp has assured the press that her choice to go into rehab was not for drug-related problems, but rather to deal with her "emotional and physical issues," to which I say, "YEA RIGHT!"
This week, as former president George W. Bush released his new memoir recounting the events of his presidency, former president Bill Clinton was seen on the set of The Hangover 2. (And yes, I'm pretty excited for it's release... although in all actuality I didn't find The Hangover to be as funny as most people and think it's a little bit overrated but anyway I'm getting of track...) When the reports came out that the president was seen on the Thailand set with the Hangover stars it was confirmed that Clinton did in fact shoot a cameo for the film. One thing's for sure, if I wasn't going to buy a ticket to see The Hangover 2 before, I sure am now!
This brings us to today's reason that the world is going to come to an end! Jersey Shore star, Angelina, recentley released a clip of a new rap song she has made that has gone viral around the internet and has been parodied by many youtube celebrities and even by her co-star Vinni, also from the Jersey Shore cast. The song has been deemed horrible (not something I think would be too difficult to agree with) and a disgrace to the rap music genre. And with all of this love and support, it has been decided that Angelina should now release the rest of the song and make it a single. And of course just because I love all of you so much, I'm delivering it here to you for all of you're comedic enjoyment... enjoy! (And yes, this song is meant to be serious!)

11-05-10



"Aaaaaaaahhhhhmmmmmmmm baaaaaaaccckkkkkkk!" (This meaning "I'm back," for those of you who don't read text-message-ineese) This was the message heard 'round the world this week. (Or at least the Twitter world that is.) Rap sensation, Lil Wayne, was released from prison this week while being put on probation. It looks like all of the Free Lil Wayne picket signs worked after all! However, this also comes with what I imagine may be worse news for the rapper than even the prison sentence... part of his probation states that he is not allowed to have one drop of alcohol during his probation- a total of thirty-six months (or three years for those of you who aren't quite math geniuses.) And do I believe that he will stick to this stipulation??? NO WAY JOSE!!! This might particularly be due to the fact that Lil Wayne is planning to take over a huge club in Miami in celebration of his release this weekend where it has been reported that the singer (as well as many other celebrities allegedley to be in attendence such as Nicki Minaj) has already purchased forty-eight bottles of $700 champaigne. Therefore, I think we have our next Lindsay Lohan on our case. However, it is reported that Lil Wayne has been enjoying his freedom cleanly doing things such as taking in basketball games... but whether this will last is definatley yet to be seen.
In hot mess news, Miley Cyrus is taking heat from the International Institute for Alcohol Awareness, after drinking in Spain this week. After all she is only seventeen, obviously younger than the twenty-one year old age limit of drinking alchohlic beverages in her native country. However, in Spain the legal drinking age is eighteen and according to Spanish police authorities, this is not even taken that seriously and typically teenagers as young as sixteen frequently go to clubs and drink alcohol with no legal consequences whatsoever. However, the International Institute for Alchol Awareness says in their defense that they believe Miley's drinking will cause her younger fans to want to drink underage as well. However, it is this writer's opinion that this could easily be solved by telling the underage drinking-haters that Miley's young fanbase is now nonexistent. (Really, am I the only one who paid attention to her latest albumn?) However, this is an issue that I would love to hear feedback on so please leave comments with your opinions on the topic below this post!
Finally, this week comes complete with a three-part Why The World Is Coming To An End segment. (Therefore also meaning I'll be as brief as possible in talking about all of these.) Firstly, Disney star Demi Levato checked into rehab this week after she punched a backup dancer of the Jonas Brothers' tour (whom she had been opening for) after she got angry with her. (Which has left me wondering if this has anything to do with a political debate about the elections... at least I secretely hope it does!) Secondly, it has been reported that a man has died just feet away from the Playboy Mansion. The LA cororner has already collected the body and it is widely believed that the man who died was trying to sneak into a party hosted at the mansion earlier this week. This leaves many wondering if you're not safe at the Playboy Mansion... where are you safe? And lastly, Sony Records is all set to release a new cd of Michael Jackson with all new previously unreleased songs... the only problem is that many close to Jackson including members of the Jackson family have said that some of the songs on the albumn do not contain Michael's real voice and are fake. However, Sony has responded saying that voice recognition tests prove that it is indeed the voice is that of Michael Jackson. Therefore, the world is going to end with the anticipation of us all being able to decide for ourselves.