Monday, January 31, 2011

Jamiroquai Embarks on First UK Tour in Over 5 Years


Jamiroquai is set to embark on their first UK Tour in over five years, this April. Their latest 7th studio album "Rock Dust Light Star" has been hugely successful in over 20 countries. In addition to the tour, the band also released a new song and video titled "Lifeline". There's more good news, Jamiroquai will also tour Europe after their UK dates. 

Here's Jay Kay's statement about the tour: "I can't wait to get back out on the road and tour, particularly round the UK where we haven't toured for a while. We're looking forward to playing stuff from the new album, as well as giving you new twists on plenty of the old hits."

To date, Jamiroquai has sold over 25 million album and earned plenty of awards, but it's not the sales and albums that are impressive, THEY are musically and vocally one of the best UK bands.

Here are the dates for the UK Tour:

Friday 15th April 2011 LONDON THE O2 ARENA 0844 856 0202
Sunday 17th April 2011 BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA 0844 338 8000
Tuesday 19th April 2011 MANCHESTER MEN ARENA 0844 847 8000
Wednesday 20th April 2011 GLASGOW SECC DFC 0844 499 9990

Tickets are available online at gigs and tours & ticketmaster
24hr cc hotline 0844 811 0051 & 0844 826 2826
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM FRIDAY 03 DECEMBER AND ARE PRICED AT £45 & £37.50 FOR REGIONAL DATES, AND £47.50 & £37.50 FOR LONDON DATES.

Here's the official video of "Lifeline", Jamiroquai's latest video:

New Soulful Album - Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks


Inner Loop Records and Producers I Know have joined forces to drop Soulful!'s new project Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks.  The album is mixture of instrumentals and songs featuring artists like XO, Muggsy Malone, D. Julien and more


The Washington City Paper says "Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks is an incredibly dope concept album, the likes of which I haven't heard in the D.C. region."  Read the full review here.


The UNCF Honors Chaka Khan


The UNCF tribute to Chaka Khan aired last night on BET. The evening was filled with a star studded line of well known artists. Among them included Stevie Wonder, Faith Evans, Ginuwine, Fantasia, and Ledisi.

"This year's UNCF An Evening of Stars is exciting and filled with high-energy performances of Chaka Khan's greatest hits such as 'Tell Me Something Good,' 'What Cha Gonna Do for Me?' and many others from her extensive song book, as we celebrate not only her contribution to the music industry but her dedication to minority education, “ said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax. (watch performances below)

Chaka Khan is a big supporter of the UNCF, an organization that raises money for minority students. Since its first tribute in 1979 it has raised over $200 million and has helped hundreds of thousands of students to attend college and graduate.






Fan Fiction : Teen Top's Chunji & L.Joe first Double Date (Part 1)

My friend and I are like part of the craziest kpop fans and we have this crazy wild imagination where we were imagining of dating Teen Top's Chunji & L.Joe
so..my friend whom I called "unnie" will have a role as Jang Ha Neul while I will be Jung Eun Mi..

Unnie : Jang Ha Neul as Chunji's girlfriend
Me : Jung Eun Mi as L.Joe's girlfriend



In 7 days to come will be Teen Top's comeback
and that make all the members very busy by then. So, L.Joe, who wanted to have a special date with his beloved one before his busy schedule in months to come, decided to ask chunji to have a double date with their girlfriends. They even planned a surprise event for the two special girls.

Chunji : "L.Joe, what are you planning for your girl?"

L.Joe : "I don't know yet hyung. Maybe something to do with pink because she loves pink so much.

Chunji : "Is that the reason why you dyed you hair pink?" (0.o)

L.Joe : "Ah? Erm, erm, yeah." He blushed. (*^▽^*)

L.Joe : "What about you hyung?"

Chunji : "Well...hmmmmmmm." [A long hmm]

L.Joe : "What? Quick, tell me!" He scratched his head.

Chunji : "It's a secret." He smirked.

L.Joe : "Lol hyung, since when you have started to keep a secret from me?" He pouted cutely.

Chunji : "Since just now :D It doesn't really matter for you, right? What I can say now is I am going to ensure that you, yourself will be surprised for what I have planned and perhaps your 'casanova' title that had been attached to you all this while is going to end soon." [Evil laugh]

L.Joe : "stdaaaerrshgxv!" *I'll never going to lose to you hyung, never!*



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The venue for the double date : Romantic restaurant.

Time for the double date : 8:00 P.M


The day has finally come. L.Joe & chunji rent a restaurant for a day for their girlfriends. In the morning of D-day, both of them were doing some preparations for the double date.


Chunji : "What's that shining things in your hands? (?.?)

L.Joe : "Ermm, these shining things? Its a shining pink heart shaped balloons. I'm going to put in some helium to make it float in the air.

Chunji : (^▽^)

L.Joe : "That's it? Just a smile? (O_o) Ayy.. say something about this brilliant idea." xD

Chunji : "There's nothing to say. Everyone knows that you are a romantic guy anyway. You proved it all in Mnet Scandal. (* ̄ー ̄)v

L.Joe : "Let's not talk about it. (=.=)

Chunji : "Why? what's wrong?"

L.Joe : "The girl in Mnet Scandal was not even interested in me. Even worse, she has a boyfriend when she dated me."

Chunji : "For real?" (O.o)

L.Joe : "Yeah. She told me about it but I'm glad, I'm so glad it happened anyway because I found a better girl, way better than her indeed could not even be compared to her. So, there's nothing to regret about." (*"ー"*)フ

Chunji : "L.Joe, don't worry. I know that you'll be happy with your girlfriend now. :) Wait a minute.." He pointed his fingers to the end of the restaurant. "...is that a piano?"


L.Joe : "Owh yeah. I wanted to play a few songs for my girl. Why don't we make a small showcase just for them. You sing and I play piano? or you sing and I rap? or both?"

Chunji : "That's what I thought of doing too right after I saw the piano." o(*^▽^*)o

L.Joe : "Let's choose the songs for tonight."

Chunji "What about this?" He pointed at one song title in his note/music book.


p/s : Chunji always bring this particular book with him xD


L.Joe : "Are you sure hyung?"

Chunji : "Why not?" You don't like this? Or you have another choice?

L.Joe : "Nahh, I kinda like this song. I'm just worried about you." He turned around to control himself from laughing.

Chunji : "What do you mean?"

L.Joe : "Well, I'm just afraid in case your voice couldn't reached the high notes and you will be in a total worse embarrassment ever in front of your girl. HAHAHA" He started to run away.

Chunji : "Yahh! stduffckjs. Come here you little punk!" He chased L.Joe.


Suddenly...out of nowhere....the caring leader visited them...


Cap : "Would you guys stop?" [Serious face] "Why are you guys acting like some kids that fighting for minutiae like this?" (。`Д´。)ノ

L.Joe and Chunji came closer and looked right at the leader's face.

Chunji : "Aish hyung. You know nothing. Byunghyun has been teasing my credibility as a boyfriend to my lover. This is big, seriously."

L.Joe : "As compared to me, Chunji hyung is nothing close as a lover. I'm just giving out a 'sincere' advised since I am more master in this kind of stuff. Chunji hyung should thanks me instead."

Cap : "Did I hear wrongly? You guys have been arguing about being a...lover? That's ridiculous. Hahaha." ヘ(^∇^ヘ)ヘ(^∇^ヘ)


L.Joe and Chunji looked at each other and a smirk placed in their pretty faces.


L.Joe : "Hello to our charismatic leader, at least we have a girlfriend. Unlike you, if I'm not mistaken, you have never had a girlfriend even once in your life right? You must be so lonely eh?"


L.Joe and Chunji were rolling on the floor laughing at their leader.

ヾ(⌒∇⌒*)(*⌒∇⌒)ノ


Cap : "How dare you kids?! Yahhh!" (#`皿´) 


While Chunji, L,Joe and C.A.P were making jokes around and laughing their lungs out, suddenly C.A.P asked them something.

C.A.P : "Don't you think that this whole idea of double date thing is kind of lacking of something?"
Chunji : "Huh? Lacking of what?"

L.Joe : "I don't think so. I mean we have been thinking about this thing for like days and yeah.. I think it's just perrrrrrfect." ^^!!

C.A.P : "Nahhh... I still think thing that you guys need to add up something to make the two lovely girls remember D-day forever in their life."

C.A.P then whispered to chunji & L.Joe about his idea. C.A.P's serious tone surprised the two boys. Their hyung has never been that serious when it is about girls and dating. All he knows is to build his muscles at the gym and yeah..THAT'S IT~ but this time he is totally different

Chunji : "OMG! That was such a great idea."

C.A.P : "I know you'll love it. xD What about you L.Joe?"

L.Joe : "The idea was awesome! Seriously, no joke. But hyung, why were you whispering?"

The only reason why he whispered was because he was TOO SHY to talk about it loudly and also to avoid eye contact with the boys. He was just so SHY. He started to give a weird reason later on to cover himself up.

C.A.P : "N-n-nothing. You know..who knows if somebody here heard it and report it to the girls and they found it out. It will be no more a surprise then. Heheheheh."

L.Joe : "But there's only the 3 of us here." (=.=) "Ah~ I think I know why. You're just too shy to talk about those romantic thing to us, right?
Chunji : "Shy? What for? OMG hyung...are you in love?"

C.A.P remain silent as the atmosphere was quite awkward but chunji fix it somehow. ^^

Chunji : "Bro, let's not go that far and just do our thing, kay. Our leader seems so uncomfortable now." He tapped L.joe's shoulder.

L.Joe : "Oh man~ I thought I can at least tease him a little bit more."

C.A.P : "Hahah. I heard that L.Joe. Forget it boy. That's not going to happen. Anyway, I need to leave now because I have a schedule in an hour. Later yea. Good luck boys." ;)


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There were 30 minutes left before the girls arrival. Chunji & L.Joe now are busy preparing themselves for the d-date.

So there they are, preparing for their special date with their beloved one. Chunji is looking at his reflection in the mirror and slightly tidy his suit. Wide smile plastered on his too-cute-for-a-word-face.

L.Joe : "Waaaa hyung, I've got to admit, you look great !" He looked at Chunji in amazement.
Chunji : "Thanks. You look nothing less. I guess we will definitely impress the girls tonight with our suit." He grinned.

L.Joe : "Of course! I really want to look the best in my girl's eyes tonight. But..." He suddenly stop.
Chunji : "But what??" He looked at L.Joe with curiosity.

L.Joe : "Well I am just afraid, honestly.. since we dressed up too handsome like some president's son and the girls will definitely be shocked when they see us and they might [he started to laugh] faint due to our 'too' good looking face! Hahaha!"

Chunji : "Yahh! How could you make jokes on that?" Aish I just want to kill you now, you know."

L.Joe : "Aigoo hyung, don't be so tensed. I purposely did this since you look so nervous and when you do then I will too. I just want everything to be flawless tonight..so..we have to do our best to make our girls happy, isn't it?" He pouted.

Chunji : [He turned around to face L.Joe] "Byunghyun ah~I never knew you were this smart."
L.Joe : "Only now you realized? Haih. I am always the smart one in the group you know."


Suddenly, a crazy idea popped out in Chunji's head. . .


Chunji : "Since you just said that you have the most intelligent brain, why don't we have a bet?" He smirked.

L.Joe : "Bet? On what?" He sliding closer to Chunji.

Chunji : "First, you have to agree that this is a deal and no withdrawal, okay?"

L.Joe just nodded because it seems to be a great stuff. Chunji is always the silent one in the group, when he starts to speak, there must be something interesting.

Chunji : "Let's bet...on whose the one between us will be kissed Love Emoticons by the girls first tonight."

Eventually, L.Joe could not throw any word from his mouth
He just startled...for a second...the next 5 seconds...and the next 11 seconds...by just imagining the kissing scene.


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Later on, Chunji and L.joe were waiting for the girls at the door of the restaurant. They were both nervous because they want to look and be the best guy ever for their girls. Their heart is beating faster and faster when they heard the sound of the girls high heels nearer and nearer. When the two girls were right in front of them, both of them were totally speechless.

The girls were like shining stars to them. Their jaw dropped and they couldn't close their mouth because the girls were so beautiful. The two girls were indeed glad of their reactions. At least Haneul and Eunmi's whole day of preparations for the boys are worth it .Cici

Haneul : "Chunji opaa...I'm already here. Why don't you say something."

Chunji : [blink his eyes again and again] "You erm..you.. look so beautiful." He startled. In his mind at the moment, he wished to say Love Emoticons again and again to the girl who is standing right in front of him now but he didn't say it because it wouldn't be romantic to spill it at a doorstep and that stops him from doing so.

Haneul : "Aaawwww, chajgi ahh, you too look dashing."

Chunji : "Thanks." He blushed.


Eunmi : "Joe..don't you think you have something to say? I'm waiting." She looked into his eyes with a cute face.

L.Joe : "Aegi ahh...you know that I don't have to say it because you know what I'm thinking, right?" :) Aegi ahh...what do you think about me?"

Eunmi : "Hurrmmmm..." She looked at him from his head to toe.

L.Joe : "You don't like it?" His heartbeat was racing and the only think he wish at this moment is for her to say things that he wants to hear.

Eun Mi : "Baby, you look...ermm....perfect."

L.Joe : "You always know what I wanna hear, don't you?" He embraced her gently. *I only expected for her to say that I'm perfect..but..did she just call me baby? ahhh love it*

Eunmi : "Baby, why are you smiling all by yourself?"

L.Joe : "Who? Me? No. I'm not." He turned away to hide his blushed face.

Eun Mi : "Owh."

L.Joe : "It's just that I'm just so happy to see you and honestly, I just love your dress. You looks so beautiful tonight." :) He kissed her forehead.

Eunmi : "Aaaawwwwwww." :)



As Haneul & Eunmi entered the restaurant, SHINee's song (Hello remix version) could be heard. They were
so touched of the boys hard work with every steps they took.
It's totally a double date that they have always dreamed of.

It seems like these guys know them really well and know what they ever wanted. At this moment they knew that there are no regrets over choosing these boys as their lovers.
Love Emoticons

Eun Mi : "Aaawwwww..baby..I really love this song."

L.Joe : "Yea, I know that babe." L.joe said with a smile plastered on his face and at the same time he held Eun Mi's wrist gently. Now they are looking into each other eyes as if the world stops and there's only the two of them.

Chunji : "Ehem." [cough] "I thought someone was nervous and now it seems like he is trying to be a romeo. Hahah."

L.Joe : "Hyung! WTH!" (=.=) "As if you were not! HAHA!"

Chunji : "Yah!"

The two girls could only laughed at their boyfriend's act. :)

After that, Haneul pulled Chunji and started whispering at him. Chunji started blushing upon hearing his girlfriend's whispers.

L.Joe : "What were you guys whispering?" (?_?)


L.Joe and Eunmi, both looked at the other couple and wondering what is there to whisper about. Chunji and Haneul were only smiling by looking at these two innocent couple. ;)


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As the night is still young, soft wind blowing in the peaceful, serene night and the sky is filled with bright shining stars. Two young lovely couples are currently immerse in their 'special' double date. They don't even bother to think about anything else and only stares at each other sparkling eyes. The night date begun...

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The two good looking guys guided the two girls to their reserved seat. Chunji nicely pulled the chair for his girl and let her seat, so did L.Joe.
The girls just gave them a smile.

L.Joe : "Haneul noona, what did you said earlier to Chunji hyung?" L.Joe put an interesting face. Not less than a second after he gave out the question, L.Joe squeled in pain.


p/s : Eun Mi just slightly kicked L.Joe's legs and gave out a stare as a signal not to be busybody. Cici



Ha Neul : "What's wrong L.Joe-sshi? Did you hurt yourself?"
Cici

Chunji quickly cut L.Joe's word before he could speak. (lol poor L.Joe)

Chunji : "Chajgi ya, just ignore this kid. He just wants to attract people's attention. Don't bother to answer him. It's OUR secret" He smirk evilly.

Ha Neul : [nodded]

L.Joe : [sulking, pouted and looked straight to Eun Mi] "Aegi, look at them. They bullied me." boyemo

Eun Mi : "Aigoo, my L.Joe oppa is so like a baby." She caressed his cheek and pinched his oh-so-soft-cheek. "Let me comfort you then. Feeling any better?"
L.Joe : [He put a big smile, well almost to his ear*.] "Hmmm!" boyemo
He tried to express his feelings by forming a can't be heard 'I Love You' word with only moving his lips.


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Eun Mi who got the meaning, can't do anything but to smile sweetly to her lover and winked at him. L.Joe almost fell off his chair due to his sweet girlfriend's action. He tried to cover himself and clumsily opened the menu book. Chunji and Haneul who saw everything pretended not to see anything and just hold themselves from bursting out laughing.

Chunji : "Well, I guess it's the time for us to get something to eat now. Chajgi, did you make a decision on what meal you want to eat?" He asked while smiling sweetly.

Ha Neul : [thinking] (actually, she was not thinking about the menu but about how she just melted with one smile that Chunji just gave her. LOL) "Ahh..emm..well just give me this then." She pointed at the menu. "What about you, oppa?"

Chunji : "Okay, then I'll have the same" (:

Ha Neul : "Lol, I thought you don't really enjoy this kind of meal. Wh--" Her words was cut by Chunji.

Chunji : "Yes, I am not into this type of meal but seems like my lovely girlfriend loves it, I'll try it because I want to know what type of food do you like and that will qualified me sooner to cook for you, chagji♥" He end with sexy smirk.

Ha Neul: [totally melted by Chunji's words and already imagine herself with Chunji at home cooking] xD

L.Joe : *Tsch hyung, now you want to act all sweet, like some real gentleman. Heh sorry but I am the master in this subject, and I won't lose to you.*

Later on, when the food has arrived at their table...

L.joe : "Aegi ahh..." He called his lover in a sing song voice.

Eun Mi : "Hmm, what is it?"

L.Joe : "Ahhhhhh..Let me feed my princess."

Eun Mi almost faint at L.Joe's sweet act, then she quickly act natural and slowly open her mouth.

L.Joe : "Is it good?"

Eun Mi :"Nae..It' delicious (: Thanks...baby" She smiled sweetly.

L.Joe : [almost choked on his food] *Baby again and again? Jyeahh! Today must be my lucky day! She keeps on calling me baby!* xD

Chunji : [looking in disinterested] *showing off again, huh L.joe. After this, it's going to be my turn.* He smirked.

After they have finished their meals, they were having a conversation and suddenly the song played throughout the restaurant has changed to a romantic song.
Chunji : "Doll, do you want to dance with me?"Animated Gifs *Hah L.Joe! I'm quicker than you xD*




To be continued...

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Chicago Celebrates Miles Davis in a 4 Month Festival


This year, Miles Davis would have turned 85 years old on May 26th. To mark the life of this legendary jazz musician, Chicago has embarked on a 4-month celebration of Miles Davis. The festival started on January 21st and will run until April 16th at the Auditorium Theatre and various jazz clubs and institutions throughout Chicago.

Among the highlights of the Miles Davis Festival:

Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band. Trumpeter Nicholas Payton, bassist Darryl Jones, DJ Logic and others revisit Davis’ landmark album. 8 p.m. March 31 at Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.; $25; martyrslive.com.

“Vivid.” Roosevelt University’s Hard Bop Combo plays selections from Davis’ album “Kind of Blue.” 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; free; tickets at the Auditorium box office.

“Sketches of Blue: An Orbert Davis Tribute to Miles.” The Orbert Davis Sextet, with Ari Brown and Ernest Dawkins, plays portions of “Kind of Blue”; and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble performs sections of “Sketches of Spain.” 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; $30-$69; 800-982-2787, ticketmaster.com or the Auditorium box office.

River North Chicago Dance Company. The company’s artistic director, Frank Chaves, presents the world premiere of a work he has choreographed to recordings by Miles Davis. 8 p.m. April 16 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy; $30-$69; 800-982-2787, ticketmaster.com or the Auditorium box office.

“Davis’ influence on the world of music is immeasurable, consistently inventive and adventurous,” says Brett Batterson, executive director of the Auditorium Theatre. “This jazz genius was a pioneer in the development of bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz and jazz fusion. The Auditorium Theatre is proud to bring together Chicago’s music community and fans to salute Davis, celebrate his dizzyingly robust body of work, commission a new piece inspired by his legacy and create a new generation of Davis devotees. ”


How to Avoid SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

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How to Avoid SAD
When winter days get shorter, colder and darker, do you feel more melancholy or depressed than when the sun is shining? If so, you're not alone. Twenty percent of people in the United States react to the change of seasons with a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, Symptoms typically arise in the fall and winter months, but those who are not exposed to sunlight during the day may experience SAD all year long.

Below you'll understand how to recognize SAD and manage your mood throughout the year.

Instructions

1. Take Charge of Your Mood

The three troublesome feelings: hopelessness, depression and anxiety start to develop in the fall for folks who suffer from SAD. While these uncomfortable feelings can interfere with the quality of your day, there are things you can do to feel better and avoid feeling down. The first step is to acknowledge the feelings and then commit to doing whatever it takes to alter your mood. Take charge of your emotions; don't let your mood take charge of you.

2. Turn Negative Thoughts Positive
Negative thoughts increase the more you think about them. It is possible to see the bright side by focusing on a positive thoughts. For example, replace the negative thought, "There is nothing to look forward to," with "I will find something joyful today." Look for the joy. When your mind starts thinking negative thoughts, say to yourself: "Stop mind, I am looking for joy." You do control what you think. Ask yourself: "What would I like to think today?" To find inspiration, read a positive story, poem, or if you are religious, pray each morning to encourage positive thoughts.

3. Do Not Hide or Isolate Yourself
If your tendency is to hide away and keep sadness to yourself, when you're feeling down, then you might need help changing this habit. Get a buddy to keep you on track. Isolation increases hopelessness and makes your anxiety grow. Reach out to friends. Make dates for walking and talking. Getting some exercise and fresh air can help. Discuss new ways to get through the winter. Remind yourself that you are not alone. Many people cope with the seasonal blues. It can help to overcome them together.

4. Balance Movement With Rest
Rest, sleep, nap and move your body. To feel in balance we need rest and movement. People with SAD need as much as 10 hours of sleep in the winter, and that's OK, but if you find that you're sleeping more than that, you could benefit from moving. If you are prone to insomnia or nodding off in the middle of the day, getting out of the house will get the body working to uplift the mood. Fresh air, exercise, yoga or a walk around the block will lighten your spirit. Don't postpone this type of exercise. Don't make up excuses. Take charge and enjoy a happy, healthy winter.

5. Sit in Bright Light
A specialized light box designed to mimic sunshine will kick-start your brain chemicals without the side effects of medication. Make your home sunny and bright. Keep the blinds open, sit by the window, burn good-smelling candles. Creating a cozy home will help you feel safe, warm and ready to socialize.

6. Listen to Upbeat Music and an Inspiring Audio Book
Music is calming and energizing. In the morning put on energizing music and at night play calming sounds. Listening to a book on tape is entertaining and educational. Listening to a human voice can be soothing as well. Plus, you feel less alone when being read to. Go to the library and bring home books on tape. Hearing the story will distract you from anxieties, and the soothing voice will help you fall asleep at night.

7. Apply a Grateful Remedy
The quickest cure for hopelessness is counting your blessings. When you feel the seasonal blues overtake you, don't let those momentary thoughts and feelings stop you from being grateful. List five things that you are grateful for each day. Say them out loud daily, and soon you will have reprogrammed your brain to experience the joy of being alive. Gratitude is good for body and soul.

Erykah Badu Connects with her Fans


Erykah Badu loves meeting with her fans and she has been doing so after all her shows for the past 13 years. “After each show I have a meet and greet and I’ve been doing it for 13 years and the audience comes backstage and we talk,” Badu tells [The Vine]. “We talk about what’s going on in that city, what’s going on in the world, in our hearts, in our minds, in our spirits, and that’s when I get to know the people and they get to know me. And it’s been happening for a very long time.

She also embraces social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch and communicate with her fans. “I feel connected that way and I also feel connected social networking – because they real people, they’re not pretend people, even if they’re hiding behind, you know, a digital alias,” she says. “And I enjoy social networking a lot, I feel the social networking is social evolution. We get to really evolve and share as people.”

Erykah Badu will perform with Prince for The Goss-Michael Foundation on February 4th in Dallas, in a soiree called "The Event". Proceeds will go to The Goss-Michael Foundation.

Get your tickets to "The Event" and participate in a great cause here.

It will be the first time since Erykah Badu will be back since her controversial video shot in Dallas, titled "Window Seat". The song is simply beautiful and the video is very creative, it takes someone like Erykah Badu to pull it off. It created talks, debates, and it challenged our minds.


another bloggy of mine ^^

aha! that's right~!
I created another blog but this time is mostly about me..
ermm..or can just say as more girlish teenage kind of style type of bloggy :)
even though I do have a section for myself in this bloggy which is under the label "Q's Diaries"
but isn't it better if I didn't mix up my personal life updates and those kpop updates?
hurrmmm..that's what I thought and so this is how a new bloggy is born..heeee...
and here is the link...


Statement Yellow Dress

Start the week with a bang...

{ Dress & Shoes by Julie Eilenberger }

frankie sandford Personal life best

Francesca "Frankie" Sandford born 14 January 1989 is an English singer and member of girl group The Saturdays. She was previously a member in the band S Club 8 and appeared with them in children's television programme I Dream before they disbanded.
Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
o 2.1 2001-2004: S Club 8
o 2.2 2007-present: The Saturdays
o 2.3 Solo releases and appearances
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Discography
* 5 Filmography
* 6 References
* 7 External links
Early life
Sandford was born in Upminster, London, United Kingdom to Kevin and Julie Sandford, and has a sister, Victoria Sandford attended her local primary school, and after hours she went to dance school; she later went to stage school in Romford. Sandford previously worked in a bar and had a Saturday job as a salesperson in AllSaints concession in House of Fraser, London.Sandford got a tattoo to pay a tribute to her grandmother. The tattoo saying Sunshine 'n' Showers.Sandford stated that she went through an "emo" phase when she was 15, and she had no idea what she wanted to do as a career
Career
2001-2004: S Club 8
S Club Juniors were formed in 2001 through a reality television show, known as S Club Search The auditions were aired on CBBC. S Club Juniors' appearances was considered a success and consequently 19 Entertainment, the management company that had created S Club 7 and auditioned S Club Juniors, decided they should perform as a support act at all of the venues on the tourThe band released their first single "One Step Closer" where it charted at number two in the UK, selling roughly 52,000 copies in its first week. "Automatic High" was released as the second single from the band's first studio album, where it also debuted at number two. Sandford was the only member of the band to get a solo in every chorus of the song. A third single was released from the album, "New Direction" where, again charted at number two in the UK The Juniors released their debut album Together on 21 October reaching number five in its first week of sale and selling 40,000 copies.Fourth single, "Puppy Love/Sleigh Ride", was released on 9 December 2002. It was at this time in the bands history that Steve "Dafney" Adams declared that Sandford, then 13, had potential.
In early 2003, the Juniors began working on their second studio album, Sundown, and Polydor Records wanted a complete change after high expectations for their debut album; a format with Simon Fuller wanted a massive improvement and there were even plans to remove members after negative reviews But the band released the lead single from the album "Fool No More", where the single debuted at number four. The second single released, the album title track, reached number 13 in the UKA third and final single was released, "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry", which charted at number 11.
The group split in early 2004, but they still went on to I Dream for 19 Entertainment because they had already agreed to do it. Unlike the S Club 7 shows which focused upon the band's fictional exploits, I Dream saw S Club 8 as members of a larger ensemble cast. I Dream revolved around the summer school Avalon Heights, run by Professor Toone played by Christopher Lloydwhere the characters tried to improve on their talents in the performing arts. The show prominently featured songs and dances, with normally two songs per episode.
2007-present: The Saturdays
Sandford performing with The Saturdays
Since 2007, Sandford has been a member of the girl group The Saturdays. The band have enjoyed eight top ten hits, and three top ten album hits.The girl band released their first debut single, "If This Is Love" in July 2008, where it peaked at number 8 in the UKThe band released a second single "Up" where it charted at number five in the UKand later the song enjoyed a certification of Silver in the United Kingdom.In late October 2008, the band released their first studio album, Chasing Lights, where it charted at number nine in the UK, and also achieved a certifications of Platinum by BBIThe band released a third single from the album, "Issues", which also received a silver certificate by the BBI.The Saturdays released a cover of "Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode; the song debuted at number 2 in the UK, behind Flo Rida's "Right Round". The fifth and final single from the album was "Work", which was the first single by the band to not reach the top 20. The band later went on a tour titled The Work Tour.
n October 2009, the band released a second studio album, Wordshaker, which charted at number nine in United Kingdom and was given a silver certification by the BBI. The first single, "Forever Is Over", charted at number two in the UK. The Saturdays appeared in advertisements for several products including a brand of deodorant, tamponsmobile phones, an operating system, and hair removal productBut in early 2010, the band released a second and final single from their second debut album, "Ego", which charted at number nin Although the song became the second lowest single to chart by the band, it became one of their highest selling singles getting a certification of silver by the BBI.
In summer 2010, the band released their first mini album, their third album overall, Headlines!, charted at number 3 in the UK and number 10 in Ireland. band released their eighth single, "Missing You", which charted at number three in the UK and number six in Ireland. Wiseman confirmed that the second single from the album would be "Higher" Flo Rida beat the group to number one for the second time, the American rapper offered to do a collaboration with the band. It was later confirmed, by the band's official website that Flo Rida had recorded vocals for "Higher"
Solo releases and appearances
In November 2008, along with her other bandmates from The Saturdays, she appeared in the Channel 4 Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks performed the song Issues in the 10 minute BBC drama Myths in January 2009, in the episode 'A Syren's was ranked number 17 in the 2009 and number 4 in the 2010 edition of FHM's Sexiest Women, was voted to have the "best bum" by readers of Zoo Sandford took part in TV series The Door, where she was eliminated first from the show. Boyzone singer Keith Duffy won the show. Sandford is a guest vocalist on Kids in Glass Houses' second album Dirt, appearing on the track "Undercover Lover"
Personal life
Sandford began dating Dougie Poynter from McFly in October after over a year together, the pair split up in March 2010,, split up again in November 2010. After Cheryl Tweedy and Ashley Cole's marriage broke up, The Sun reported that Sandford and Ashley Cole had been having "secret but Sandford later stated, "I haven't even met the man!" and her label expressed views taking legal action towards the tabloid the split with Poynter, Sandford had also been linked to JLS member Aston Merrygold, although Sandford has stated that she and Merrygold are just Frankie Sandford is now dating West Ham footballer Wayne Bridge as of January 2011.
plans to move to Los Angeles, United States in a later stage of her life. stated in an interview with Mail Online, "I like a good time. But I go through stages where I just want to be at home in trackie bottoms. I love being glamorous but I also like putting on my ripped denim shorts, a pair of flat boots and going to a smelly club to see a band."
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