The year 2009 saw the Hip-Hop world get devastated by several unexpected and tragic deaths. Francis M, a trailblazing figure for music and fashion in the Philippines, died in March after a long battle with leukemia
Archive for December, 2009
A Few Words About ‘Auld Lang Syne’
If you’re like us, you’re going to go to a New Year’s Eve party tonight, and as soon as the calendar turns over, somebody will inevitably start slurring the tune “Auld Lang Syne” because they thought they heard it in a movie or something (perhaps “200 Cigarettes” was on TV earlier in the day). But people very rarely nail down the correct melody, nor do they know all of the words.
Kesha Sets New Download Record for Female Artists With "Tik Tok"
Kesha’s debut hit “Tik Tok” sold an impressive 610,000 copies last week making it the biggest selling single week of a song ever by a female artist. It only comes 26,000 copies short of the all time record holder, Flo Rida’s smash “Right Round.” Avid chart watchers will also realize that Kesha appeared with supporting vocals on “Right Round” as well. The previous top mark for a female artist was the high water mark of Lady Gaga’s first hit “Just Dance,” which sold 419,000 copies in one week.
Irish radio says Van Morrison denies baby report (Reuters)
Reuters – Irish state broadcaster RTE said on Thursday it had received a statement from Van Morrison denying widespread media reports that the singer had fathered a child with his manager.
Pizza Giant Warns Snooki: ‘Your 15 Minutes Are Up’
Filed under: Celebrity Fights , Celebrity Scandal The outspoken cast of MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ has angered many, including various one-time sponsors of the reality show. After Dell, American Family Insurance and Domino’s Pizza withdrew their ads from ‘Jersey Shore’ in protest of content some find …
Van Morrison Baby Story Was a Hoax
Filed under: Celebrity Baby , Gut Reactions , Highbrow Celebrities , Music News , WTF , Celebrity Scandal Reclusive singer Van Morrison has denied reports that he has become a father again at 64, chalking the announcement on his Web site that led to countless news articles as a hacker-perpetrated hoax. The statement which was briefly on VanMorrison.com … Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Auld Lang Syne: Five Great Performances
Watch five our our favorite performances of “Auld Lang Syne”
HAPPY NEAR YEAR!
On behalf of the Hard Candy team (including our readers – you are the most important part!) I wish you all a Happy New Year. Go get ‘em 2010! – Matt
Correction: Van Morrison story (AP)
AP – In a Dec. 28 story, The Associated Press, relying on information from Van Morrison’s Hollywood-based publicist and his official Web site, reported erroneously that the Irish singer had a new baby boy with a woman identified as “his wife, GiGi.”
Michael Jackson’s Death Tops MTV News’ ‘Top 9 Of ’09′ Moments
Chris Brown and Rihanna, Kanye West’s VMA stage rush, and President Obama’s inauguration also made the list. By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Looking back on 2009, it’s hard to believe that all the madness, sadness, scandal, success and mayhem was contained in a mere 365 days
Tamar Counts Down Buzzworthy’s Top 5 Videos Of 2009 — Number 1: Lady Gaga, ‘Bad Romance’
Buzzworthy’s #1 Top Video Of 2009: Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance” Lady Gaga’s built her bottle rocket of a career on full-frontal performance art, freakish fashion , and insanely infectious hooks .
Tamar Counts Down Buzzworthy’s Top 5 Songs Of 2009 — Number 1: Jay-Z Featuring Alicia Keys, ‘Empire State Of Mind’
They’re about to drop that ball, which means it’s time to drop my #1 Top Song of 2009 …
Music Appreciation: Chris Martin
Filed under: Music Appreciation Coldplay ‘s Chris Martin is, obviously, a devoted fan of music. He wears his influences on his sleeve — a little too close for comfort, perhaps — and is quick to give shout-outs to his latest spins. But one group of Norwegian synth poppers takes the cake for him: “The first band I ever loved was A-Ha ,” he says
Alkaline Trio Honored to Start Their Own Label With Epitaph
Filed under: News , New Music , Exclusive When it came time for Alkaline Trio to start work on their seventh studio album, ‘This Addiction,’ the Chicago rockers chose to branch out and start their own record label. The decision was easy, at was a combination of both circumstance and a lifelong goal. After moving from small indie companies to a larger indie, Vagrant, the band was eventually signed by V2, but the major label let all of its artists go before the Trio could release a record.
Stay Home With Hollywood This New Year’s Eve
Filed under: Good News , Movie News Hey, it’s almost 2010! With all the decade retrospectives, isn’t it a little hard not to be, well, already a little sick of 2010?
You Voted: See What Fashion Trend You Think Will Define The Decade
Filed under: Celebrity Style , Gut Reactions , Movie News , Music News , Photos , TV News Celebrity fashion is constantly changing, but what defining trend will encompass the past ten years?

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