Bits 'n' Pieces

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God, there is like next to nothing going on at the moment in terms of interesting entertainment news. The most I can think to comment on is what seems to be a style throwback in terms of pop music currently receiving airplay.

The latest Christina Aguilera track Candyman has a great 1940's swing/Big Band feel and the music video has the WWII retro style to match.



Meanwhile, Avril Lavigne's Girlfriend sounds like a rock-flavoured version of Bow Wow Wow's I Want Candy, from the 1980's. Speaking of the petite Canadian punkette, judging by the first 2 singles, I think her third album, the 12-track The Best Damned Thing will be awesome when released later this month. I still regret missing her in concert back in 2005.


Speaking of concerts, My Coke Fest is now 2 weeks away and yesterday we sorted out accommodation for our first 2 nights in Jo'burg.

Otherwise, it's a wet, cold day here in Durban... ideal for lazing about in your PJs, sitting under a duvet with a good book or watching a DVD. Tonight we should be going to watch the Shaun of the Dead DVD (again) at Mark's girlfriend's place, and on Saturday evening we have a German Beerfest-themed 21st birthday party. Fortunately it isn't dress-up, so don't expect pics of me in lederhosen on Monday morning.

Otherwise I suppose I should spend time this weekend working on my GEAR column. I got kind of ...erm... sidetracked by Jade Empire last night, as well as discovering that updated drivers for my graphics card drastically improved Titan Quest's performance on my system. I just had to celebrate my levelling my newest Dream Mastery character.

Comments

Lord Spaceman said…
Yeah, I actually wore a jacket to work this morning. First time in ages!

I was a bit concerned watching Avril's Girlfriend music vid - big image change if you ask me. Is she serious about that image? I'm not complaining though, she's hot in it!

Christina's vid is also just too hot for words!
8:40 AM
Pfangirl said…
I love the Autumn and Winter chill. I have something of a jacket fetish and colder weather allows me to liberate them from my cupboard.

I haven't seen the Girlfriend music video, but as long as Avril doesn't sell out by going all "slutty", an image chance doesn't bother me. Let the girl celebrate her happiness :)
12:14 PM
Unknown said…
I want to drill a hole in my head everytime i hear the new avril lavigne. There's mellowing out and then there's selling out. Unfortunately Avril has done the latter, but yes, she does look hot in the schoolgirl outfit.
2:13 PM
Lord Spaceman said…
Yeah, Avril is semi-slutty in this vid and she totally takes you by surprise. The way she acts is like something you'd expect from Fergie/Paris Hilton. VERY odd.
5:03 PM
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