5 Songs to Download ASAP

Perry’s new album isn’t all bubblegum pop. You see her growing up and dealing with her relationship problems. Some of the old Katy is still there, though, in tracks like Double Rainbow. Written by and featuring Sia, the track could have easily been an ‘80s hit.

 The New Zealand born singer is a breath of fresh air in the music world with her cynical lyrics and addictive beats. Coming on to the scene so hard at just 16 has its share of problems, and that’s what the closing track of her album, A World Alone, is about. Read more.

The Great Gatsby has an Even Greater Soundtrack

The original motion picture soundtrack is produced by Jay-Z, and features Will.i.am, Florence & the Machine, The xx, and Mrs. Carter herself, Beyoncé.

The ensemble does well to capture the stylish, extravagant, and cinematic vibe of Baz Luhrmann’s take on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. The focal point of the score is Lana Del Rey’s Young and Beautiful, sung to nostalgia-drenched perfection accompanied by a melodious string arrangement. The song sounds like a soliloquy by Jay Gatsby himself. Read more about.

5 Reasons Why Lorde Can Totally Rule Us

There’s no way you haven’t heard Royals yet. It’s on in every store, every station, every party.

Ella Yelich-O’Connor, who performs as Lorde, is the 16 year old behind the phenomenon. Her album, Pure Heroine dropped on 30th September. Read more.

Apocalypse Playlist

How to prepare for the end of the world - as told by music. Let’s take our favorite artists’ advice on what to do when the apocalypse is here.

Since the beginning of time, people have been obsessing over the end of time. We know it’s coming, but are we prepared? When the end of the world arrives, what are we going to do? Let’s turn to music to help us work out a game plan. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to deal with the apocalypse. Read more

The Halloween Soundtrack

A list of songs that will get you in the Halloween spirit

Halloween is not just about inappropriate costumes and cavity-inducing Halloween treats. It’s about sipping that delicious pumpkin latte you get at Starbucks as you enjoy the slight chill in the air. The weather prepares for winter, and shoppers prepare for the impending chaos of Black Friday. Rejoice! It’s Halloween, and here is a list of songs to get you in the spirit. Read more

The Perfect Toddler and Single Parent Halloween Costumes

Halloween costumes for the single parent and child

Group costumes and couple costumes are so overdone, but you can never get tired of babies. Still undecided on your Halloween costume? Have a little toddler at home? Here are some great ideas. Read more

How to Spot a Psychopath

We give you the characteristics of a psychopath, so you can avoid ending up in a ditch… or on a dinner table.

Currently, 76% of the world’s serial killers reportedly live, and kill, in the US. How do you avoid a gruesome fate at the hands of one of these psychopaths? Spot them early on, and hope they don’t spot you.

Do You Like The Smiths?

With the release of Morrissey’s retrospective Autobiography, we look at the all the reasons why we fell in love with The Smiths

500 Days of summer introduced The Smiths to the people who did not grow up in the UK during the 80s. Heralded as the greatest British music export since The Beatles, and fronted by the enigmatic Morrissey, The Smiths deserve a permanent slot on your iPod.

Celebrities Who Battled Breast Cancer

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve put together a list of 10 famous women who’ve courageously battled breast cancer.  Read more

Favorite Instapics of the Week

5 best celebrity instagrams this week

Oh, Instagram. It takes stalking to a whole new (socially acceptable) level, and helps us get up close and personal with the rich and famous. Let’s take a peek at our favorite celebrities’ not-so-private lives: Read more

Taylor Swift Sucks and That’s That

The consequences of having your life on constant display include having a lot of haters.

Sometimes this hatred is deserved and though there are genuine reasons to dislike Taylor Swift, to really dislike Taylor Swift, sometimes the stupidest reasons win out.

One example of this would be a blog called I hate Taylor Swift! We would normally try to find some intelligent reasons in this blog, but here’s the blog description: Read more

Are We Human or Are We Kanye?

Does Kanye West need an introduction? A fashion designer, a musical mogul, a divine rapper, and also the guy who single-handedly keeps up with a Kim Kardashian. Kanye West is a “pop enigma.” He may also be a deity.

Uh, the origin of our species is obviously Kanye West. Darwin wasn’t all wrong though, we’re clearly still evolving, and one beautiful, sunny day, and we will be Kanye.

2. “I hate when I’m on a flight and I wake up with a water bottle next to me like oh great now I gotta be responsible for this water bottle.” Read more

The Do’s and Don’ts Horror Movies Have Taught Us

Who knew horror movies could be so informative? These are the life lessons Hollywood’s genre of horror have taught us and they might just save our lives.

Your parents are out or you’re babysitting for someone and, for whatever reason, you are home alone and someone calls. Answer it, it could be important. But if the caller doesn’t respond properly or cancels the call – be on your guard. Your life is probably in danger now that they know you’re home. Also, for god’s sake, never ever reveal that you’re alone. Never. Ever. Read more

The 10 Bad Guys of Entertainment

The perceptions of good and bad aren’t often as stark as they appear to be on television. The most interesting characters come alive when they slip into grey areas. The good guys are boring; the bad guys can’t be liked, but what about the antiheroes? 

We can’t help but love them.

[Warning: Spoilers ahead]

1. Walter White

Breaking Bad’s Walter starts off as a victim of circumstance, and goes on to take every wrong turn down the road. His changing character learns to accept all immoral things, from killing in self-defense, to poisoning children. His story is a warning about testing the waters before you decide to step into a dangerous world; you never know what habits you need to take on to stay afloat. Read more

5 Reasons Why Zooey Deschanel is our Spirit Animal

There aren’t many celebrities who we like as much as Zooey Deschanel. In fact, some of us want to be just like her – and not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.  Actually, some of us believe that Zooey Deschanel and her many incarnations (Summer Finn, Jess, and Trillian) are our spirit animal. And even more of us believe that there wasn’t enough of Zooey to go around and so God created Katy Perry and Emily Blunt.

Here is a list of reasons why we love Zooey Deschanel and believe she is our spirit guide in this world. Read more

8 Stereotypical Smartphones

Sometimes you can tell what kind of phone a person is likely to have just from the way they’re dressed. For example, if they’re dressed like a homeless person, they either can’t afford a phone, or they’re one of those hipster idiots with iPhones, not even realizing how ironic they’re being.

This got us wondering, what if in an alternate dimension that still had the suckfest known as high school, and it were the smartphones that held the stereotypes instead of the people using them? Read more

Let’s Talk About Miley

Though clearly a wild child, we don’t think it’s fair to label Miley Cyrus an “idiot,” a “skank” or an “attention-grabbing whore.” While her VMA performance was culturally inappropriate, her costumes, her dances, her entire performance was nothing short of something Rihanna, Lady Gaga or even Beyonce would have done. So why exactly is this pop icon getting so much hate? Read more

Groupsomes: 10 Awesome Examples of Group Dynamics on TV

Some shows work because of a brilliant protagonist or because of a gripping plot, but here are 10 shows that thrive on the character dynamics of a group. We may have favorites, but at the end of the day, it’s the groupsome that we love (don’t lie; your mind totally went to the gutter when you read that). Read more

5 Life Changing Tweets from our Favorite Celebrities

A few tweets from our favorite stars to remind us of the important things in life. They are determined to make helpful suggestions, whether we want them or not.

Twitter is a great social media platform to show the world the important things in your life – like your shirtless bathroom selfies. But celebs also use it as a way of sharing really great advice. Ok, it isn’t necessarily meant as advice. But hey, they’re rich and famous so obviously we should follow their example. Read more

Retro Music Revivalism in 2013

Lana Del Rey can try as hard as she wants to give off that retro glam diva vibe, but no one does retro quite like retro itself does. And with the recent resurgence of legendary artists from yesteryear, the current crop of crooners in the world of music are being given a run for their money.

1.     Cher

Cher is a lot of things: a pop goddess, a gay culture icon, the queen of reinvention, and no pride parade is considered complete without a Cher-themed drag. Speaking of reinvention, her album Closer to the Truth is, in her own words, her most daring and different work to date. The electric tempo of Woman’s World and Dressed to Kill is balanced by the subdued but profound lyrics of I Walk Alone. From bawdy disco romps to endearing pop ballads, it has something in it for everyone, making it one of her most well-rounded albums to date. Read more

What our Favorite Mean Girls Taught us About Life

Part 1 of a series that highlights mean girls and what they taught us about life

The mean girls of society terrorize us with their “high status man-candy,” “technically good physique,” and “ignorant band of loyal followers.” And while we may whine and complain about how awful these mean girls are, we know they’re just trying to make the world a better place with their sharp words that slice through our self-esteem like a hot knife through butter. Here is a list of our favorite mean girls and the tough love they have imparted over the years. Read more

Hot Bodies and Maseratis: Work Bitch! Dissected

An in depth analysis of Britney Spears’ music video for Work Bitch! And how it’s a critique of modern society and the prevailing injustice in it

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for; the song that singlehandedly made the world more productive finally has a music video. It’s not what you expected though; there aren’t any parties in France, there aren’t any Maseratis and no one’s really working. There are whips though, and sharks. A lot of sharks. Here’s what we think Godney is trying to tell us with her video for Work Bitch!

1. Where is the Guv-a-nah?

Where are the police? Where is the governor? Isn’t Britney supposed to be the governor? It took us some time to figure out, but the song is clearly about the civil breakdown of society and how Britney – Hail Godney – if given the chance, would fix everything.

2. Where Are We Now?

It’s clear that Britney is having a midlife meltdown. She’s in the middle of the desert with nowhere to go. All she has is a dresser, a mirror and her own branded perfume (her ailing legacy). She’s asking herself, is a hot body really enough? Can she live without a Bugatti? Read more

Passing of the Torch

The household names we grew up with and the new breed of celebrities, athletes and media personalities taking their place
 

In the words of supermodel Heidi Klum, “One day you’re in and the next day you’re out.”

Celebrity is a fickle mistress. Just when you think you’ve made it, out comes the next big star that is dying to take your place. And while many featured here have stood the test of time and transcended the status of celebrity and attained that of legend, there is no shortage of young blood aspiring to do the same. Read more

Rhyme Bitch!

You want a hot body? You want a Bugatti?

You want a Maserati? You better work bitch

You want a Lamborghini? Sippin’ martinis?

Look hot in a bikini? You better work bitch

You wanna live fancy? Live in a big mansion?

Party in France? Read more