Why Is Mental Illness Encouraged In Hollywood

The Crazier You Are In Hollywood The More Attention You Get

Lady Gaga

Why is mental illness encouraged in Hollywood. The crazier the star, the more they are promoted and marketed, causing the spread of mental illness among impressionable audiences that hear and view their work. Kids and impressionable people are being bombarded with insane messages, promoting mental illness, like it is something to embrace, when it requires intensive medical attention.

Nicki Minaj

Kabbalah Center members like Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and Katie Perry are front and center promoting schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder, like it is something cute that helps a person, when individuals with the disorder face terrible problems on a regular basis. Something needs to be done about this madness coming out of Hollywood as it is negatively affecting the public.

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Hollywood cults are dangerous lawbreaking entities that should not be allowed to engage in the illegal activities they do on a regular basis. Take for example the Kabbalah Center, all they do it sit around and commit crimes all day from their branches. It is fronted by crazy people like Madonna, Demi Moore, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga wearing meat dress

Let’s take Lady Gaga for example. The example she sets for the public is appalling. What she does is not beautiful and it is not art. It is the musings of a madwoman, who is a devil worshipper, copyright thief and cocaine addict.

When you have a madwoman like Gaga wearing a dress made of meat to an awards show, appearing on stage covered in blood for attention and in a separate incident going on the balcony of her hotel and opening up her legs so photographers downstairs can snap photos of her menstruating, Hollywood has lost its mind and is a very sick place. As the phrase goes, the inmates are running the asylum.

Rihanna wearing devil horns (bottom) and flashing the "mark of the beast" finger sign, to promote her devil worshipping cult Kabbalah

Then there’s Scientology, fronted by mentally ill people like Tom Cruise, who had a massive public meltdown on morning television in America. He looked crazed and psychotic, due to the cult’s brainwashing.
Fellow Scientologist Will Smith, a closeted homosexual, has raised his two kids in the cult and people constantly call them strange. His daughter Willow Smith, looks like she is in the middle of a mental breakdown. She shaved her head and began posting strange ramblings on Twitter that were a cry for help.

Tom Cruise having a mental meltdown on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" after years of psychotic Scientology brainwashing

Not to mention, Scientology is known for sexual and mentally abusing kids, as members who were kept like slaves on ships, came forward to denounce the cult and the abuses that transpired against their families.
It is very clear the devil is running loose in Hollywood and it is his official headquarters on earth, because the evil that comes out of there is astonishing. The programming has become very violent and mentally ill, disturbing many audiences.

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Why Does Lady Gaga Like Taking Certain Kinds Of Pictures

...That Are Not Flattering

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Most stars endeavor to look their best in photos. If you're Madonna, you tip the Photoshop/CGI guy a few thousand to make you look remotely human. However, singer Lady Gaga is looking like an alien in the before of a before and after shot of a makeover in her latest photos. The question is why. It doesn't make her more interesting or her music better. Her falling sales attest to that.

Christians In Korea Protest Planned Lady Gaga Concert Resulting In Ban Of Concertgoers Under 18

Christians in Korea at outdoor prayer meeting

Christians in Korea have been protesting a planned concert by occult singer, Lady Gaga. They cite her lewd videos and demonic imagery as reason the concert should not take place. Lady Gaga has also bragged about her cocaine use in interviews, which set a very bad example. 

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is very anti-Christian and disrespectful of the faith. Even her parents, who are Catholics, have publicly stated she has mental problems. Artists promoting such negative imagery and destructive lifestyles should not be celebrated. 

Lady Gaga sings she is in love with Judas, the man that betrayed Jesus Christ

Look at what happened to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston after years of drug abuse. They died early from industry vices. Addiction is a real problem and not one to be promoted as something good or desirable. As a result of the protests, the government of Korea have banned people under the age of 18 from attending the show. However, protestors want the show cancelled altogether. 

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SEOUL | Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:24pm EDT  - Christians attend a prayer meeting against the concert of U.S. singer Lady Gaga, in front of the Olympic stadium in Seoul April 27, 2012. Christian groups called for a boycott of her show, which they say promotes homosexuality. 

(Reuters) - Christian groups in South Korea called on Friday for pop icon Lady Gaga to cancel her concert here saying it was "pornographic" and promoted homosexuality. South Korea's government has already bowed to public pressure and banned under-18s from attending the 26-year old's concert, but protesters gathered outside the venue said that was not enough. 

"Some people can accept this as another culture but its impact is huge beyond art and debases religions. Even adults can't see her performance which is too homosexual and pornographic," said Yoon Jung-hoon, a reverend who organized the "Civilians Network against the Lady Gaga Concert." http://www.reuters.com

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Whitney Houston's Mother Cissy Houston Talks About Rumors Surrounding Her Death

Yesterday, Gospel singer, Cissy Houston, 78, gave her first interview since the death of her award winning daughter, pop star, Whitney Houston. The 48-year-old singer died on February 11, 2012 of a cardiac episode, brought on by a cocaine overdose.

Cissy Houston slammed rumors her daughter died broke. She labeled such talk rubbish, "Whitney did not die broke ... she’s not broke. None of that crap.” Houston further stated she is "very proud" of her daughter, who "accomplished a whole lot in the short time that she had here" and "was a very wonderful person."

Cissy Houston and Whitney Houston

Whitney's mother blasted the media for their treatment of the late singer, "The media is awful…they think they know everything…these people don’t know anything about her…the media doesn’t know what they are talking about. They really chopped on her.”

Cissy also stated she does not blame herself in Whitney's death, "I know I did the best I could. I don’t blame myself. I know I did the best I could for everything.” She is right. She can't be blamed for Houston's addiction. Cissy Houston did make efforts to force her daughter into rehab, even going to court to obtain a judicial order, which she executed in the company of sheriffs, believing the pop singer's husband, Bobby Brown, would try to impede her entering rehab and recovering.

Whitney Houston and Cissy Houston

Sadly, Houston's sobriety did not last long and she returned to her vice shared with Brown, of rolling marijuana joints laced with strong crack cocaine and smoking it. This drug use ultimately killed her, deteriorating her organs.

Whitney got involved with the wrong people in the entertainment industry, full of criminals, thieves and liars, which led to an early death for her. She's not the first and won't be the last, because Hollywood refuses to heed the warnings that something very bad is upon them over their lifestyle.

Cissy Houston

To those that think drug use is harmless and nothing bad will come of it, remember individuals like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. The two entertainers, among others, have been considered some of the most special people on earth. But no one is too special for death via a drug overdose, as that is the reality behind substance abuse.

To entertainers like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Madonna, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, who have openly promoted drug use in interviews, songs and on social networking sites, I hope you're proud of yourselves in setting such a terrible example (sarcasm). Drugs damage real people and real families.

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Katy Perry

AMAs – I watched last weekend’s AMAs and rather enjoyed it; fortunately this time around I knew most of the acts performing and presenting. Maroon 5 (currently riding the tops of the charts with their “Moves Like Jagger”) were just terrific. Since this band first hit big in 2005, they've been delivering some simply delicious music; sort of a pastiche of pure pop music and Stevie Wonder; and, Adam Levine has a voice that was made for TV and radio. When I first heard “Jagger” I knew it'd quickly become a massive hit. Sure enough, guest-vocalist Christina Aguilera showed up; looking a bit of a mess, if I can say. Amid all the rumors of tensions between her and Levine (they're both judges on NBC’s The Voice and have clashed repeatedly on the show!), when they finished the song, she stormed off … not even acknowledging Levine. Staged? Hard to tell, but it was noticed by almost every critic and certainly didn't do anything to change her somewhat-declining public image. Something is definitely not right in her camp; and, it’s a shame because her voice is really that good. Also, Jennifer Lopez was just sensational; performing two numbers (and, wearing some pretty fantastic Versace), including her scintillating “On The Floor.” The song is currently featured in her commercial for Fiat … and, don't you know … the car was featured in the stage presentation. To tell you the truth, I don’t ever remember a car being a part of a stage performance; but, these are indeed strange times. When she won, she thanked her manager Benny Medina … nice touch! And, she looked rather fab overall … terrific for a 43-year old. Taylor Swift won several awards, including Artist of the Year (besting Katy Perry, Adele and Lady Gaga), and though she’s great, her over-enthusiastic mode is running a bit dry for my taste. Nicki Minaj (who I haven't yet gotten!), Justin Bieber, The Band Perry and Kelly Clarkson all appeared as well. It certainly wasn't vintage-AMA (although AMA-stalwart Lionel Richie was sitting front-and-center) ... I fear those days are long gone … but, it was a fun show. Katy Perry did receive an achievement award for getting five No. 1 singles from her album Teenage Dream. She's the first female artist to reach that milestone from a single album. Pretty amazing … and, I think the current single, “The one That Got Away” is her strongest yet. Congrats Katy!



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DOORS -- Fans of iconic rock band The Doors are in for something special. The group's final album - 1971's L.A. WOMAN, with the signature hits “L.A. Woman,” “Love Her Madly,” and “Riders On The Storm” - is being celebrated with a special two-CD release from Rhino Records and a behind-the-scenes DVD/Blu-ray from Eagle Rock Entertainment. The L.A. WOMAN 40th anniversary edition features a never-before-heard song, “She Smells So Nice,” which captures the band--organist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, drummer John Densmore and late singer Jim Morrison -joyfully barreling through a full-throttle original before segueing into the blues standard “Rock Me.” As the song closes, Morrison can be heard chanting, “Mr. Mojo Risin’”- an anagram of his name that was made famous during the bridge of “L.A. Woman.” Recently discovered by producer Bruce Botnick while reviewing the L.A. WOMAN session tapes, a teaser clip of “She Smells So Nice” can be heard here: In addition to “She Smells So Nice,” the second disc of the L.A. WOMAN reissue includes eight never-before-heard versions of songs from the album. Alternate takes of “L.A. Woman,” “Love Her Madly” and “Riders On The Storm” offer a fresh view on this landmark album, which was the group's sixth straight Top 10. The studio chatter between the songs is a revelation too, transporting listeners to The Doors Workshop: the West Hollywood rehearsal space where they recorded the album with Botnick. One segment in particular captures a fascinating moment of inspiration when Morrison suggests they add the now-iconic thunderstorm sound effects to the beginning of “Riders On The Storm.” Rhino will also release L.A. Woman: The Workshop Sessions, L.A., a double LP featuring all of the previously unreleased material found on the CD collection on three sides of vinyl, with the fourth side featuring a laser etching of the original “Electric Woman” art originally included with the L.A. WOMAN album. Also, “Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman” is told through new interviews with the band, as well as Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, original manager Bill Siddons, engineer/co-producer Botnick and others. The high-definition video also features live and studio performances as well as rare archival photos. This fascinating documentary contains rare footage of the in the studio and on stage. L.A. WOMAN marked The Doors' swan song, as Morrison would pass away a few months after its release. At the time, Rolling Stone's Robert Meltzer called it “The Doors; greatest album ... a landmark worthy of dancing in the streets (5/27/71).” The Doors were the first band to release eight consecutive platinum albums and they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.


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Chicago

CHICAGO ON CALL – Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, has announced a special live performance by the legendary rock band Chicago, Monday night (11-28) at B.B. Kings. The event, which will benefit MOC, includes hors d'oeuvres, open bar, and exclusive meet-and-greets for top sponsors. An auction running from October 27-November 17 on Charity Buzz (charitybuzz.com) will support MOC’s fundraising efforts, and includes a chance to bid on two front row seats to a Chicago concert and a chance to sing the hit song, “If You Leave Me Now” on stage with the band. The MOC event looks to be a very special and intimate experience for fans of the band, as they will be performing its most beloved songs--the multi-platinum and award-winning band boasts 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, and 11 Number One singles. Chicago will also perform songs from their new Christmas album, O Christmas Three, which features special guests Dolly Parton, America, Steve Cropper, and BeBe Winans, and was produced by veteran producer Phil Ramone. Tickets can be purchased at www.musiciansoncall.org. We'll be there for a full re-cap.


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RAPPER SHANNON -- When I heard WPLJ’s Scott “Super” Shannon rap the intro to the legendary song “Rapper’s Delight” the other morning … I just had to smile. That’s why he’s still #1 … we love him!


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Lady Gaga

JOHN JOINS GAGA -- Elton John will reportedly join up with Lady Gaga for her next album. Gaga , who performed a duet with him on the soundtrack album to the animated opus Gnomeo and Juliet , said she is eager for another pass with the legendary piano man, "My next duet, I believe, will be with Elton. I'm already working on my next album, and I played him a song that I wrote and he really loved it." The pair performed at last year's Grammy Awards to much acclaim and she is the godmother to John and David Furnish’s son Zachary. The singer said last year that he no longer wanted to compete with new pop stars, claiming he was no longer able to pen pop songs himself: "I'm at that stage where I don't think I can write pop music anymore. I can't sit down and do a proper rock song. I like to do my little side-projects like Scissor Sisters and have fun, but I don't think Elton John will be putting any pop singles out!"


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Kirk Douglas

DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS -- We had the pleasure of attending Monday’s night Chabad’s Children of Chernobyl event at Chelsea Piers, where they were honoring 95-year old screen legend Kirk Douglas. Add to that, the fact that it was going to be presented by his son, Michael Douglas. After a thoroughly engaging introduction (and, film clips), Kirk walked on to be embraced by his son. Moving … to say the least! And, both of them looked great; it was a treasured moment. Honored as well, was actress Elle Fanning (almost 14!), who gave a warmly, passionate speech. We've been entranced by the actress ever since we caught her in the film by Sofia Coppola, Somewhere … and, her recent role in Super 8. She is tremendous and reported to be fantastic in the forthcoming We Bought A Zoo, with Matt Damon. Also seen at the stellar event, were: actor Jon Voight; Rita Cosby and Tomazcek Bednarek; PR-maven David Salidor; Leah Adler (Steven Spielberg's mother); and, of course, Catherine Zeta-Jones.


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ANNUAL Z100 HOMETOWN HERO COMPETITION

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The world famous Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station, and Eventful, the leading digital service connecting consumers with live entertainment and local events, today announced the launch of the second annual Z100’s Hometown Hero competition presented by State Farm. Music artists will opt-in and compete via Eventful’s unique “Demand it!” ® service, which empowers fans to Demand they win a spot to play live on stage at Z100 & Coca-Cola’s All Access Lounge at Hammerstein Ballroom, the pre-event to the legendary, annual holiday concert, Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011, held at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 9, 2011. The winning artist will also shoot an official Z100 music video, which will be available on Z100.com and Z100’s Facebook page.

Music fans can vote for their favorite band when they “Demand it!” via Eventful’s unique social media platform by logging on to http://eventful.com/Z100. They can also spread the word virally through Facebook and Twitter by inviting their friends to Demand their favorite band as well. The Top 25 artists with the most demands will move to the semi-finals and narrowed down to the final five by an A-List panel of music industry judges that include musician Gabe Saporta – Lead Singer, Cobra Starship, reps from Z100 including Tom Poleman – President, National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Radio, Sharon Dastur – Program Director, Z100 NY, Darren Pfeffer – Director of Marketing , Clear Channel Radio NY, Zena Burns – Online Program Director, Clear Channel Radio NY, Monte Lipman – President & CEO, Universal Republic Records and Joe Riccitelli – Executive Vice President of Promotion, RCA Records. Fans will then choose the winner by voting on the five finalists.

Unsigned artists and bands from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have until November 3, at 12 p.m. ET to log on to http://eventful.com/hometownhero to register for free. Z100’s Hometown Hero will be announced live on December 5, at 7 p.m. ET by Mo’ Bounce on Z100 and will join an exclusive list of artists who have performed at Z100’s All Access Lounge including Justin Bieber, Travie McCoy and Lady Gaga.



"Z100 has a long history of breaking new artists. It wasn't too long ago that artists like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber were performing at Z100's All Access Lounge," said Darren Pfeffer, Director of Marketing for Clear Channel Radio. "Z100's Hometown Hero gives our community a say in who gets to take the stage at this star-making event."



“We’re excited to once again be able to use our “Demand it!” service to help Z100 and State Farm find their Hometown Hero and introduce a great new artist to radio listeners,” said Eventful CEO Jordan Glazier. “The opportunity for music fans to help their favorite unsigned artist become part of a legendary event like Z100’s Jingle Ball is unprecedented.”



Eventful’s unique “Demand it!” ® service is used by over 100,000 artists who engage with millions of fans to find out where they are in demand, and then utilize this essential data to optimize future tour routing and make informed decisions about where to appear. “Demand it!” ® empowers music fans to influence the location and content of local events and helps artists fill the house in target markets, bridging the gap between social media and commerce.



For up-to-minute information on Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011 listen to Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station, or log on to www.Z100.com keyword: Jingle Ball.



About Z100:



Owned and operated by Clear Channel Communications, Inc., WHTZ Z100 is “New York’s Hit Music Station” with more than 4.8 million listeners per week. Additional information on the station including upcoming events and air personalities is available online at www.Z100.com.



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State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 37 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.



About Eventful, Inc.



Eventful is the leading digital media company connecting consumers to live entertainment and local events. Over 20 million people use Eventful every month to discover live music and Eventful provides the world’s most comprehensive selection of live music listings with over 850,000 future shows to choose from. Music marketers rely on Eventful to reach fans and drive ticket sales. Eventful drives over 1 million people to buy concert tickets each month.

LADY GAGA AT SINGAPORE MARINA BAY SANDS

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Always In Fashion Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga In Singapore

Marina Bay Sands today proudly welcomed the world's most iconic and influential singer, Lady Gaga. Given her unique approach to entertainment and the arts, it is only befitting for her press conference be held at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, where creativity and innovation meet.

Approximately 200 members of the local and regional media attended the press conference.
Lady Gaga's visit was one of two stopovers in Asia to promote her latest album, "Born This Way". She promised Singapore's "little monsters" a concert during The Monster Ball tour come 2012.

Lady Gaga performed her top hits to 3,000 fans at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Expo Hall B. The hall was specially decorated for this event, with a one-of-a-kind stage specially designed for Lady Gaga's showcase in Singapore.

PERFECT PERFECTION FOR PETER GABRIEL

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Lady Gaga

PETER GABRIEL --- I first became of U. K.-wunderkind Peter Gabriel when he fronted the Brit-group Genesis in the 70's. The group's signature song at the time, “Watcher Of The Skies” was a progressive-radio staple back then, along with their songs “I Know What I Like” and “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.” The group, featuring Mike Rutherford, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, and, a bearded, younger-than-ever Phil Collins, were a truly visionary group and they received a lion's welcome when they headed Stateside. In viewing some of their works via You Tube, I marveled yet again at how Gabriel would often dress up as the characters depicted in the songs and really put together quite the visual show. In fact, I am quite sure Lady Gaga was also a fan as some of her recent stage persona's are I believe directly linked to Gabriel. Genesis eventually split with Gabriel; Collins replaced him on vocals and the group received even more kudos and worldwide attention. Truth to be, Collins not only sounded like Gabriel, but was quite the character himself and succeeded in bringing even more fame and attention to the band. Some of their Collins-sung-songs, like “Home By The Sea,” “Land of Confusion” and, “Turn It On Again” were huge-radio hits in the 80's. Genesis was one of the huge bands of that era too … no question. Gabriel recorded a series of terrific solo albums; his first four were all named Peter Gabriel, which proved somewhat daunting for the retailers, but nonetheless began building even more a mystique about the artist. “Sledgehammer” was massive radio hit for him, along with a truly inspired video, and he was suddenly a pop-radio-idol. Subsequent hits like “Digging In The Dirt” and “Steam” followed. He toured extensively throughout the 80's and 90's; started his own record label, Real World Records, and, began an organization known as WOMAD in 1980. World of Music and Dance grew out of the artist's fascination with the burgeoning sound of world music. His later albums thoroughly explored the very best sound and vision aspects of music. He's recorded with a top-flight array of artists and writers; including Kate Bush; Daniel Lanois; the Blind Boys of Alabama; Trent Renzor; Paula Cole; John Giblin; Stewart Copeland, Phil Collins Natalie Merchant; Robbie Robertson; Ane Brun; Manu Katche; Jim Kerr; and Tom Robinson, among others. His stage shows became legend; one tour in particular had him diving into the crowd, back first, and each and every time he was caught by his frenzied fans. He continued to toy with theatrical aspects of his shows with stellar results. I mention all this, because I recently re-visited his DVD-set of his Growing Up Live tour from 2003 and was just struck by how original and innovative this artist has always been … and, still is. With a crackerjack band (Tony Levin; David Rhoades; Richard Evans), and, featuring his daughter Melanie on backup vocals, each and every song had essentially a whole show built around it. On his song “Downside Up,” he and Melanie perform the song …while singing upside down! And, though you might scoff at the mere notion of that, he pulls it off brilliantly. Each of the 17-tracks on the set are simply outstanding. His songs “In Your Eyes,” “Red Rain,” “Mercy Street,” "Sky Blue” and “Here Comes The Flood” are all text-book examples of perfection. Full disclosure: I actually met Gabriel years ago at one of the first-ever Prince's Trust concerts and founds his totally captivating. One of those fellows who is so far ahead … it bordered on being tad scary. Peter Gabriel = perfection.

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GLAM IT, DAMMIT --- In the golden olden days, writers like myself were often presented a new recording from hopefully, soon-to-be major new artists. JG Edwards' PR-man just provided us a full CD of his new, debut album called Glam. One listening immediately convinced us that this young man could be one of the most significant artists of the year with the right direction and push. The album is a successful pastiche of pop music from the 80's and 90's. We immediately referenced back to a record from a young man by the name of Emitt Rhodes who released his own solo album back in the early 70's, and was dubbed as the one man Beatles. His record, on Dunhill/ABC Records (remember them?) was nothing short of extraordinary. Edwards' disc immediately reminded us of the best of pop-wizard Todd Rundgren and, interestingly enough, The Monkees. Certainly not bad influences for anyone. These days, with most of the popular artists not writing their own material, there's a dearth of artists looking for viable, pop product. Also, witness the recent release from Owl City featuring “Fireflies.” Owl City is essentially writer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Andrew Young. Look no further, as Edwards material is spot-on superb. Of the ten tracks, we loved “Stephanie, Baby” and “She's Better Than Video.” According to his PR-man, “JG is looking for either the right publishing situation or record deal. he can definitely nail it” The music is just sensationally approachable and delightful. When this hits … check it out.


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Elton John

BLUNT FORCE --- After the worldwide staggering success of his “You're Beautiful,” many wondered how James Blunt would ever follow up that degree of success. Actually, he followed that with another beautiful album called All the Lost Souls, which to me was a rather candid look at the success that came to him so quickly and how he handled it. Its sales were not as stellar as his debut, but in many ways, it was a logical and rather stellar follow up. I remember first seeing him at one of the WPLJ Up Close and Personal Shows and found him to be an utter delight. Quite funny, candid and what a show! His new album Some Kind of Trouble came out last month (he was at NYC's Beacon last night) and after several times listening, I am tremendously hooked. Let's face it; the man's got a wonderful voice; interesting, lyrical, and his lyrics and music are great … and, he lives in Ibiza to boot. “I've been on a bit of a roller coaster,” says Blunt. Two albums, two world tours, and 18 million records later … I'll say he certainly was. The first single off the album “Stay The Night” is great and we also loved “I'll Be Your Man” and especially the track “Heart Of Gold” which reminded us of Elton. His last album was rather chilling in certain segments; very, well totally blunt and candid. The second album for any relevant artist is always a tricky proposition; you got to prove the first one wasn't a fluke, while coming up with something new. That's why they call it the sophomore jinx! Also a favorite off the new release is “Best Laid Plans” which should please all the “Beautiful” fans. Don't count him out; Blunt is beautiful!

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Steven Speilberg

HORSE SENSE --- Last night we went to see WarHorse at Lincoln Center. Surely by now you've seen he rather dark, foreboding, and, rather intense-looking commercials about the play; no less than Steven Speilberg has a movie coming shortly based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo about the travails of Billy Narracott (Matt Doyle) and his relationship with his horse Joey. Yes, I know it sounds somewhat surreal, but over the course of two-acts, it's really a rather well put together and compelling story, set against the First World War aka The Great War and The War To End All Wars. The puppetry of the horses are nothing short of staggering and though I was reminded me of Julie Taymor and The Lion King, this clearly takes it to the next level. In the second act, when two horses actually battle together … it takes your breath away. I must admit I found more than a few moments from other plays and other movies … but, I loved the staging and presentation on the minuscule stage at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. It will prove most interesting to see how Spielberg pulls this together onscreen; although, as he has done with ET and Empire of the Sun. Also standout in the cast was Boris McGiver as Billy's father. We've enjoyed him in everything from Third Watch to 30 Rock. Just stellar! We briefly saw our old friend Donald Berman from The View (with Joy Behar!) there. He enjoyed the show as well. Worth checking out for sure!


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BACHMAN BACK --- Anyone out there remember the group Bachman Turner Overdrive Bachman from the 70's? Well, the driving force behind that aggregation,Randy Bachman, has a new album out called B&T. He was also in the terrific band The Guess Who, who hit with songs like "These Eyes" and"American Woman" (with the luscious vocals of Burton Cummings!). We're going to try to unearth a copy of the new release (you know how record companies and many-PR people are these days) and let you know. Rock on!

Photos By: Walter McBride/Leon/Scott Harrison/Retna

LADY GAGA AT HER SEXY MONSTER BALL TOUR

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Lady Gaga In Las Vegas

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga performed the other night at her Monster Ball Tour at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Photos By: Scott Harrison / Retna Ltd.

LADY GAGA AT LAS VEGAS POLAROID BOOTH

Polaroid Chairman Bobby Sagar And Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

Just about everyone attended Lady Gaga's Presentation of Grey Label Products at the Polaroid Booth at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hey Bobby, How about sending us one to use in Times Square!

Photos By: RD/ GDP Photos/ Retna Digital

LADY GAGA WELCOMES YOU TO LAS VEGAS

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THE LAS VEGAS GOSSIP
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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman

The Lady Gaga Wax Figure

Lady Gaga Wax Figure is the new addition at Madame Tussauds at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada.. The $300,000 figure was taken to the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign for a photo shoot after the reveal at Madame Tussauds. It was great to see our favorite Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman was there with his trademark Martini.

Photos By: RD/ Erik Kabik/ Retna Digital

LADY GAGA AT LAS VEGAS MGM GRAND RESORT

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SIN CITY FOR LADY GAGA
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The Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga On Fire

Lady Gaga In Concert

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga performed at The MGM Grand Garden Arena at The MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. This star really took Sin City by storm!

Photos By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital