Jay-Z recently stepped out onto the Glastonbury stage with a guitar for no reason to cover the Oasis classic “Wonderwall” to open up his set. He walked out and half assed fake strumming for a bit during the intro before he proceeded to belt out sub par karaoke vocals. I’ve got 99 Problems and this shit is one.
Self proclaimed heir to “the best rapper alive” crown, Lil’ Wayne is also guilty of misusing a guitar and being a rapper. From the “Leather So Soft” video to busting it out live, whenever Weezy F. Baby puts on a guitar I feel so backwards that I could make out Birdman Baby Sr. too.
Here’s by far the best video. This is also a good PSA for getting too high and thinking shit sounds good:
Sure, it’s silly and immature to post this photo taken halfway through the installation of some huge dimensional letters on a billboard promoting Will Smith’s upcoming drunken superhero pic, Hancock. It’s also damn funny. I mean, come on, adolescent humor and dick jokes are what keep the internets afloat!)
(Thanks to /Film for giving in to their inner giggling 13 year-old)
Aside from unfortunate theme songs and awful mascots EURO 2008 has incredibly lived up to the hype of a major tournament. Tonight we bid farewell to a Turkey team that was without doubt the most entertaining and inspiring of the last three weeks. Turkey seemed to be fueled on heart and pride alone, as they fought their way into the semi-final after three consecutive late wins against the Swiss, Czechs and the Croatians, but unfortunately couldn’t make it happen tonight in Basel.
Sen. McCain released a broader energy policy yesterday, followed by Sen. Obama’s retort. As gas prices rise, the energy crisis is (finally) brought to the forefront of national attention. Who knew it would only take a few bucks more spent at the pump to incite America’s quest to go green? Will the ‘08 election offer anything more than “the greenest convention in the history of the planet.” Let’s take a look… (more…)
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Are you tired of listening to Sigur Rós croon in Icelandic and/or invented languages? Well, you’re in luck. New album, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (out today), features their first-ever English language song, “All Alright.” Listen to the album online here.
Boy George was denied his visa to come over here and freak everybody out with his appearance. He was due to make love in several U.S. clubs until stopped by U.S. authorities because of a charge stemming from 2007. Something indecent. Anyway he’s about one step away from become the Joker.
Sub question: has viral marketing gone too far?
“Come to think of it, I was found under an apple tree. My mother is a virgin. I had no hissy fits when she presented me with the scene.”
