Welcome back to The Parody OD, a monthly roundup of YouTube’s burgeoning pop parodists! This time around, we see what the “Weird” Als of the digital generation have on Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”
LMFAO Announces Indefinite Hiatus To Pursue Non-Partying-Related Endeavours
September 24, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
In news that will be celebrated by those who dislike LMFAO, and disappoint those who believe nothing could be more outrageous and hilarious than wearing zebra-print pants, the duo has decided to take an indefinite hiatus, during which they’ll work separately.
This week on Twitter: Katy Perry gets zen, Frank Ocean puts us on blast and Flo Rida just wants to talk
September 21, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
At the end of each week, #Top40Tweets lists a cross-section of artists on the current pop charts and puts their tweets on display (along with their current chart number) for your enjoyment/scrutiny. This week, we look at 5 artists on the Billboard Music Charts.
Lana Del Ray Is The New Dead-Eyed Stare of H&M
September 21, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
Lana Del Rey has been called a mannequin more than once in her career, and H&M decided there was no one more qualified to model their new fall line. The clothier just released a trippy-as-all-get-out commercial set to the singer’s atmospheric cover of Bobby Vinton’s “Blue Velvet.”
You Might As Well Buy Smash Mouth’s Cookbook
September 21, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
It’s not a slow pop day, we swear. We’re actually choosing to bring you the news that Smash Mouth is releasing a cookbook, entitled “Smash Mouth: Recipes from the Road.” Compiling over 200 recipes from restaurants the band has visited while touring, the book also teases “hilarious real life road stories straight from ‘The Mouth.’”
Jay-Z And Beyonce Threw President Obama A Gigantic Fundraiser
September 20, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
There aren’t too many couples who the First Family of Hip-Hop, Jay-Z and Beyonce, are outshone by when they enter a party. But the First Family of the United States of America is one of them. Jay-Z and Obama’s burgeoning bromance continued at a fundraiser thrown by Z at his 40/40 Club in Manhattan. So much for the separation of Hova and state.
SAMPLED: Kanye West – “Clique” ft. Jay-Z & Big Sean
September 20, 2012 | Jeremy Mersereau
SAMPLED is a column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample is taken from James Brown’s 1969 song “Funky President (People It’s Bad)”.
Lady Gaga Smokes Marijuana Cigarette In Amsterdam
September 20, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
Lady Gaga, having run out of original ways to cement her rebel status, like wearing a meat dress or urinating into a champagne bucket onstage, has reverted to a more conventional method: smoking pot.
Missy Elliott, Timbaland And DMX Come Out Against The Drake-Produced Aaliyah Album
September 19, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
In August, we told you about a posthumous Aaliyah album that was in the works with Drake at the helm. But now its future is very much in doubt as frequent collaborators Missy Elliott, Timbaland and DMX have both spoken out against the project.
So Does Anybody In Pop Support Mitt Romney?
September 19, 2012 | Dave Hodgson
Mitt Romney’s kinda circling the drain, huh? Video just leaked of him declaring half of the American people to be lazy bottom-feeders, and the music world is not doing him any favors either. Does anyone in pop music support Mitt Romney?
September 24, 2012 | Dave Hodgson