Thursday, March 11, 2010

'Batman 3' Will End The Story, Says Christopher Nolan

Earlier today, sources at MTV told you about Christopher Nolan confirming his role in an upcoming Superman movie along with screenwriter David Goyer, but what about that other superhero he’s been shepherding for the last few years? Along with offering quite a bit of info regarding the Man of Steel, the “Batman Begins” director also shed some light on the Dark Knight’s return to the big screen.

“I’m very excited about the end of the film, the conclusion, and what we’ve done with the characters,” Nolan told The L.A. Times. “My brother has come up with some pretty exciting stuff. Unlike the comics, these things don’t go on forever in film and viewing it as a story with an end is useful. Viewing it as an ending, that sets you very much on the right track about the appropriate conclusion and the essence of what tale we’re telling.”

The filmmaker not only confirmed that his brother Jonathan Nolan was hard at work on a script for the third Batman film (“He’s struggling to put it together into the epic story that you want it to be,” he said), he also offered up some bites on who will be returning and which villain Batman won’t be fighting in the film.

“It won’t be Mr. Freeze,” he said, adding that the actors playing key characters in the first films would return for the next — but not going into specifics.

“The key thing that makes the third film a great possibility for us is that we want to finish our story,” he said. “And in viewing it as the finishing of a story rather than infinitely blowing up the balloon and expanding the story.”

So, now the question becomes: Will Nolan’s third Batman movie be just the end of the story… or the end of the franchise?

Source: MTV Splash Page

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Trend Alert: Cowboy Boots


Cowboy boots were hot a few years ago, and if you’re like me and horde all your belongings, you’re lucky that you can just reach to the back of the closet to keep up with this trend alert! Cowboy chic is back, in a big way!

If you check out any major footwear retailer, you’ll notice a trend: cowboy. Below are some of the cowboy inspired shoes that Aldo is currently carrying. Finally, cowboy boots are more affordable and more diverse style!

As you can see, there’s a lot of cowboy inspired boots out there to choose from. Spring time is the time to stock up on your favorites. Also, did you know that on every receipt from Aldo there is a survey you can do to get 15% off your next purchase. That means every time you shop there you’re saving money! Take the time to fill out the survey, its worth it, and don’t forget to write down your survey number!

If you find cowboy boots to clunky or not really your style, don’t rule them out entirely, because there are so many to choose from! I have an old pair of vintage boots that I got four or five years ago in NYC. I also just got this pair (also from Aldo), which I find absolutely adorable and feminine. These would look cute with so many things, as all cowboy boots do, ranging from jeans and leggings to dresses and skirts!

Still not convinced? Check out these examples of celebs sporting the cowboy look:

Sporting the cowboy boot (From top to bottom, left to right): Mary-Kate Olsen, Kate Moss’s daughter, Nicole Richie, Miley Cyrus, Christina Aguilera, and Whitney Port.

Casual, classic, chic. Rope in some style points.

*meg

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Who Can Visit Lil Wayne In Jail, And When?

Once [lastfm]Lil Wayne[/lastfm] has turned himself in to begin his one-year prison sentence in New York, his label, the Miami-based [lastfm]Cash Money[/lastfm] outfit, is expected to relocate its operations to the Big Apple both to be closer to its franchise artist and to show him support.

That support, one assumes, will include plenty of visits to Wayne on Rikers Island, where the rapper will reside at the Eric M. Taylor Center, according to a corrections officer who spoke with MTV News.

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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Lauryn Hill-Mystery of Iniquity

Hello all, while driving to work today I came across a classic CD from Ms. Lauryn Hill. (I said Ms, because she must be respected.) I was listening to her MTV Unplugged Disk 2. While listening to this cd I recalled Lauryn Hill get diss by 50 cent and the rest of Hip Hop community.  I understand why, she was just a head of her time with this unplugged cd. Here is a clip from her MTV Unpluged . FYI: This is also the song Kanye West sampled from, “ALL FALLS DOWN“)

Here is Kanye West version, I love this video and song. Peep the old West.

I miss the old Kanye West but, I miss Lauryn Hill even more.

Enjoy. Stay Cool & Stay OG!!

-Language

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Gambino’s New Rules to the Music Game

Gambino’s New Rules to the Music Game

 

I will be located in Florida working at my home studio making music with NaQuila, we have a 100 songs deal.  With the music industry in a slump due to the economy “Economic Crisis,” many great artists are not getting their share of the industries market.  I mean let us face it CD sales are down and people do not buy album like they used to over the internet.  You now have cafeteria fans that pick and choose song by song on internet downloads.

 

So it seems that the old way of doing business is quickly fading in relevance.  Major record labels have yet to address to slump.  The idea that the economy will grow again in a major way has to be based on business tactics.

 

Basically the point is that historically artist went to the studio with the intentions of creating a album of about 17 to 20 songs.  Then they hope the project that often has little continuity sells as a project when in reality they are just pieced together material.  Rarely a storyline is involved in these new projects. 

 

I think the sound of 2010-20 will be an evolving and constantly changing.  I think that the new market will be radio airplay rather than trying to always sell millions of copies of CD’s.  Artist have to demand to be paid instead of being used as promos when they make music videos, I mean commercials sponsor stations like MTV.

 

I think the key is not to go to the studio and just create an album, but to address the demands as the happen.  We live in a world of unpredictability’s and very few major artists are addressing the current and important issues facing the world and America.

 

So it seems that the wisest move today is to address contemporary issues and test new sounds to promote a new industry for a new music industry future.  I think the industry can recover if it addresses the real issues facing the industry and the economy today.  I think major artist and labels should really address the demands of consumers and make music on demand.  Meaning we should address more political issues and make more singles the match the consumers on demand for downloads.   The future of music is about who has the best set of hot singles

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Fashion Forecast: Tie-Dye

Tie-dying clothing has been practiced for a long time, and is an staple piece for hippie fashion. However, this style has been adapted into mainstream fashion, on more than just t-shirts. At a recent shoot I styled, I put this model in a tie-dye dress with braided detailing (above). This is such a flattering dress on a variety of body types because its a loose fitting
empire waist, with a flattering neckline and colouring. The benefit to tie-dye is that it doesn’t chop up the body with lines like colour blocking does, so virtually anyone can wear it! I’m pictured (right and left) wearing a tie-dye tank while volunteering in Thailand, and a subtle bandeau bra under a tank on a night out in Toronto, showing that you can sport this trend on any occasion!

The celebs below show how you can get the tie-dye look, on everything from scarves to shoes, and wear it anywhere, from strolling around the block or at a red carpet event:

Be hippie chic, like these ladies (from left to right, top to bottom): Ashley Tisdale (tie-dye shorts), Lauren Conrad (dress), Megan Fox (tee), Rihanna (scarf), Lindsay Lohan (jeans), Brittany Snow (blazer), Nicole Richie (dress), Victoria Beckham (pants), Fergie (jeans), Fergie (jeans), Gwen Stefani (jeans), Pamela Anderson (dress), Ashley Tisdale (dress), Hayden Panettiere (dress), Jessica Alba (pants), Rachel Bilson (dress), and Eva Longoria (bikini).

On a side note: Funnily enough, I went to grab a drink from the fridge as I wrote this, and I noticed that I’m wearing a tie-dye Urban Outfitters tee. You write what you are, and you are what you write!

For great tie-dye finds, I suggest American Apparel! Or learn to tie-dye your own pieces by clicking here.

*meg

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

I can't help myself...

You know you’ve gone too far when even Days of Our Lives actress (a woman also familiar with plastic surgery) begins ripping on you for going too far. Lisa Rinna said in response to Heidi’s surgeries, that she is sending a message that’s “not appropriate.”

Heidi Montag and my blog have become good friends since the new year. I won’t repeat what I’ve said a million times, instead I’ll just let you take a gander at some of my fav Heidi pics post-post surgery. For your info, Heidi underwent 10 procedures in one day on November 20th, 3 years after her first round of surgeries. Check it out:

Valentine’s Day in Vegas –

Yoga Session –

The First Appearance

Something to look forward to in the Heidi future? MTV films her families first look at the wannabe-pop stars surgeries. Heidi commented on her mothers reaction, she told People Magazine, “I was nervous, but also excited … I never thought in my wildest dreams she was going to react the way she did.  She was looking at me almost like a zoo animal. It wasn’t like I was her daughter anymore. She was looking at me like I was a circus freak.”

She couldn’t have said it better herself.

*meg

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