Saturday, December 27, 2008

Shock Value: Volume 2

Super-producer, Timbaland is coming out with a new album, featuring a TON of A-list musicians!

Shock Value: Volume 2 is set to come out February 14th, and will once again feature Justin Timberlake.

Timberlake sings on the album's lead single, "Meltdown" with Gwen Stefani, which will be released on radio on January 5th.

MTV got a preview of some of the tracks, and reported:

"Meltdown"
– The first single from the album, featuring guest vocals from Gwen Stefani and old-time collaborator Justin Timberlake is a typical Timbaland club-stomper, with thumping chorus in which Justin and Gwen invite one another to ‘melt down; all the way’.

"That’s The Way"
– Featuring Usher and Keri Hilson on vocals, this throwback track samples the classic KC and the Sunshine band track, "That’s The Way I Like It" but with a sultry new twist reminiscent of Usher’s own "Love In This Club" single.

"Dumb"
– The rockiest of the tracks, featuring the group of the moment, the Jonas Brothers. Beginning as seemingly regular teenage, High School Musical-esque song, it soon breaks out into a crazy whirl-of-a-track that is about an unnecessary break-up.

"Across The Sky"
- a leftover track from Madonna's Hard Candy album, which Timbaland produced many tracks for. However, this version has been completely reworked from the original leaked clip that has appeared online. Now a much darker track similar to the Hard Candy track, "Voices." With guest vocals from Justin Timberlake (again) and a brief appearance from the lady herself, Madonna, this song is longest of the tracks, clocking in at over 7 minutes!

"Underground"
– This one is definitely our favourite. Featuring a heavy sample of the classic dance track "Sandstorm" by Darude, this is unlike anything Timbaland has done before. With incredible guest vocals from Rihanna, this song is one to watch out for. It has to be a single!


Other guests on the album include T-Pain, Akon, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliot, Jordin Sparks, T.I., Flo-Rida, and Coolio.

Timbaland and the Jonas Brothers? Can't wait to hear it!



Gisele Bundchen engaged!


What a lovely Christmas present!

On Christmas Eve, the Patriots' quarterback, Tom Brady popped the question to Brazilian supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, and she said yes!

The proposal took place on a private jet that took off from the New York area and landed in Boston, which Brady had decorated with four dozen white roses and champagne.

Bundchen's parents were also on board.

So romantic!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Whitney Port in "The City"


It's official. The Hills' Whitney Port has her own spin-off show, called "The City."

The show will revolve around the 23-year-old working with Diane von Furstenberg, and bumping into socialites.

It will air on Monday December 29 at 10pm on MTV.

Check out the trailer below!

Catching Up: Pam Anderson for Vivienne Westwood, Chace Crawford and Leona Lewis, and Fergie sets the date!

WWD confirmed last month's crazy rumour that Baywatch star Pamela Anderson will be the new face of Vivienne Westwood [Fashionista].

Chace Crawford makes an appearance in Leona Lewis' new video for "I Will Be" [JustJared].

Fergie's getting married...very soon! [Perezhilton]

Leighton Meester on the cover of Teen Vogue


Team Blair!

I might have to end my Teen Vogue boycott after this...

Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester is the magazine's February 2009 cover girl.

In the issue, the 22-year-old talks about her childhood, Ed Westwick and her new album.

On her parents being in prison:
I wouldn't have volunteered that information, but I've never kept it a secret either. It's just not my past; it's not my story to tell...I wasn't born in jail; I was born in a hospital. I lived with my mother for a few months in a halfway house, and then I went to stay with my grandmother for a few more before my mom got out. But I had a normal life.

On Ed:
He’s my favorite actor to work with. We have really good chemistry.

On her debut album, which she hopes to release this spring:
The music is very fun. It’s edgy, like electropop rather than bubblegum and you can dance to it.

Click here to learn more about the article, and to check out behind-the-scenes footage of the cover shoot!

Cutest Celebuspawns

Image via justjared.buzznet.com

It's no doubt that Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's son, Kingston would be one of the stylish celebuspawns out there.

He's up on my list with Suri Cruise .

The mini motorcycle jacket, the patched jeans, and UGG-like boots? Too cute!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Britney and Ellen spread some Christmas cheer!



Britney Spears and Ellen Degeneres sure have holiday spirit! The two went caroling as part of a segment on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

So fun! So Cute!

P.S. Isn't it bizarre to hear Britney's real voice?

Friday, December 12, 2008

Kanye to intern at LV

Image via people.com

Seems like designing a line of shoes for Louis Vuitton just isn't enough for Kanye West.

The 31-year-old rapper/producer is planning on leaving L.A. for London next year, to intern at the fashion house's HQ in Bond Street.

He also plans to approach other leading fashion houses in Europe.

"I'm going to go and take an internship and just do something that's like completely normal, and just rap at the weekends or something," said the Grammy award winner.

Friends say that Kanye has even joked that he will make and serve the tea to get his foot in the door, if need be.

It'll be interesting to see what he'll be doing there!

Best Dressed Men

Image via popcrunch.com

Gossip Girl hottie Chace Crawford at a New York screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night.

Catching Up: The Twilight Edition!


Chris Weitz is set to direct Twilight's sequel, New Moon [JustJared]

Love Edward and/or Bella? Now you can bring them home (as dolls) [PopCrunch].

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Jennifer Aniston's screaming for attention

Image via justjared.buzznet.com


The former Mrs. Pitt on the cover of the January issue of GQ magazine (out December 23rd).

The best form of revenge, or just a desperate cry to get noticed?

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

More Gossip Girl hook-ups!


The cast of Gossip Girl just can't seem to take their hands off each other...off-screen.

First there was Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, then Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr!

Now, a New York paper is reporting that Chace Crawford, 23, and Taylor Momsen, 15, hooked up at the Gossip Girl holiday party today!

The paper's source said the two sneaked away during the part to "steal kisses in the corner."

Seems like the on-screen romances really have an effect on these stars!

But with Penn, Ed, and Chace taken, who will Leighton Meester be left with?

Hey Chris, Got Milk?


More ads being revealed!

Chris Brown's print ad for Got Milk? has been released!

The 19-year-old singer is the latest celeb to join the 'Body by Milk' campaign, which was created to encourage teenagers to drink three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk everyday, eat right, and be active to stay lean and healthy.

If you recall, Taylor Swift is also part of this campaign.

The ad reads: “Chris Brown feat. Milk. Another great collaboration? Milk. Some studies suggest that teens who drink milk tend to be leaner and the protein helps build muscle. So eat right, exercise and drink lowfat or fat free milk. Talk about a smooth move.”

It will officially debut in Rolling Stone magazine on December 12, 2008.

The moustache suits him well!

For more behind-the-scenes photos, click here.

Ellen's a CoverGirl!

Image via people.com

It's finally here!

Talk-show host, Ellen Degeneres' much anticipated CoverGirl ads have finally been revealed!

Ellen's face will be the focus of the new print and television ads of CoverGirl and Olay's newest product, Simply Ageless Foundation, an anti-aging makeup taht stays susended over fine lines and wrinkles, instead of settling in.

“I’m thrilled to be a CoverGirl,” said Ellen. “I’ve been practicing in my bathroom mirror for years…Now finally, you’ll all be able to see it.”

The ads will start in January 2009.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Look-a-likes!


Left: Ed Westwick in last night's episode of Gossip Girl. Right: Robert Pattinson in Twilight.

Vintage Ed Westwick!


Still as good-looking as ever!

The Golden Compass director to do Twilight?

Image via daylife.com

It was reported yesterday that Twilight director, Catherine Hardwicke won't be coming back to do the Twilight sequel, New Moon, due to a timing issue.

Now reports are surfacing that Chris Weitz, who has directed The Golden Compass, About a Boy, and American Pie, to name a few) has been offered the job.

Weitz is supposedly still considering the offer to direct New Moon, and possibly Eclipse (the third installment of the Twilight saga).

Miley Cyrus - Fly on the Wall Video



The concept is pretty lame...

What are your thoughts?

Britney Spears Official Circus Video



Amazing! Britney looks STUNNING! Probably one of her best videos in a while!

P.S.: Don't you just love the product placement of Brit's perfumes at the beginning of the video?

I'll be back soon, I promise

Finals and work have been taking over my life! I haven't even found the time to read my favourite blogs, or go Christmas shopping!

Needless to say, I have a LOT of catching up to do!

I am currently working on my last 10-page essay, and I hope to be back to posting tomorrow!

xoxo,
Madelyn

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Monday, December 1, 2008

Fashion DO!


Selena Gomez at the British Academy Children’s Film and Television awards last night. Stunning!

Some real Gosssip Girl gossip!


Seems like when Chuck Bass and Vanessa Abrams almost hooked up on Gossip Girl, some real chemistry developed between the two!

Ed Westwick (Chuck) and Jessica Szohr (Vanessa) were spotted at the Dallas airport yesterday with fellow GG castmate, Chace Crawford.

After spending Thanksgiving at Chace's house, the three were waiting at the airport for their flights home.

After Chace departed on an earlier flight, Ed and Jessica were spotted flirting, and even smooching!

"Definitely on the lips," a source told W magazine. "Not a French kiss, but a smooch definitely. They were being very flirty when people were not paying attention."

Looks like real-life isn't that different from life on-screen!

The Victoria Beckham "Commercial"

Image via fashionista.com


Whoever thinks that Victoria Beckham takes herself too seriously, needs to see this video.

As previously reported, Victoria has come out with a high-end dress collection called, the Victoria Beckham Collection.

The promo video is shot in a lovely English-styled house, with Victoria and some teenage girls running around playing hide-and-seek. They choose some traditional hiding spots, like behind curtains and under chairs, but they also pull lampshades, tights, and sweaters over their heads.

It's a super cute video, so check it out!