I prefer the song as the slow ballad, but nice mix, all the same.
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12/31/08
New Music: Christina Milian - 'Us Against The World' [Jason Nevins Remix]
I prefer the song as the slow ballad, but nice mix, all the same.
Beyonce & Ne-Yo Honor Barbra Streisand At The Kennedy Center Honors
Beyonce nailed it, I really enjoyed her version of my favorite Barbra Streisand song ever. Ne-Yo also delivered a solid performance.
12/30/08
2008 Best Of The Year Awards (Winners)
Shocking Event of 2008
MUSIC
Album of the Year
TV
TV Show of the Year
MOVIES
Movie of the Year
New Music: Pussycat Dolls - ‘Top Of The World’
I likes.
Movie Review: 'Seven Pounds'
12/29/08
New Music: India.Arie Featuring Musiq Soulchild - 'Chocolate High'
I really enjoyed this track and their voices really compliment each other well. Good Stuff.
CB's Top 10 Albums Of 2008
- Coldplay - 'Viva La Vida'
- Alicia Keys - 'As I Am'
- Britney Spears - 'Circus'
- Carrie Underwood - 'Carnival Ride'
- Solange - 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams'
- Ashanti - 'The Declaration'
- T.I. - 'Paper Trail'
- Jesse McCartney - 'Departure'
- Brandy - 'Human'
- Jennifer Hudson - 'Jennifer Hudson
Technically, Alicia and Carrie's albums were released in late 2007, but given a bulk of their promotion of the albums was received in 2008, their albums qualify. Listenable qualities were also taken into effect, like with Estelle and even Brandy, their albums scored higher than Ashanti or T.I. in the album reviews, unfortunately their albums fall victim to the once a week or month curses for me, meaning though critically great its just not an album I can bring myself to listen to every day. Kind of like 'The Color Purple' is one of my favorite movies, but its still not a movie that I could bear to watch every single day.
India.Arie Readies Next 'Testimony'
Eva Longoria Parker Covers 'Glamour'
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#1)
The main ingredient of an great video is to leave the audience wanting more, and no other artist has a knack for doing that more than Ashanti (at least when it comes to videos).
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#2)
I've often said that Carrie Underwood is like the Beyonce of country music, everyone else just takes a back seat to her, and though Rihanna and Taylor Swift, have proved to be competition for both, the statement still remains in tact (for me). 'Just A Dream', is hands down one of the best country songs released this year, and the fact that it or her album aren't nominated for Grammy's is criminally wrong. As for the video, it is an emotional, gut pounding video that visually depicts the song extremely well. Country, just doesn't get much better than this.
12/28/08
Beyonce Steals Again
The problem with this is obviously not her being given the track after Jon axed it, but the problem is Beyonce's name has been tacked on as a writer and this makes it very clear that she wrote absolutely nothing.
Album Review: Plies - 'Da REAList'
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#3)
In my original posting of the video, the word brilliant came into play, and though the song remains in the pits (at least for me), the video more than made up for it's lackluster qualities. Everything about this video was top notch, the costumed fashion, the over the top makeup, and Rihanna looked breathtaking. The video helped define why Rihanna is currently at the top of her game (despite having minimal talent), because she's brave and isn't afraid to take a risk and its definitely well worth it when it pays off like this.
Jennifer Aniston Leads `Marley' To $37M Weekend
Even Tom Cruise scored solidly in an eye patch and a German World War II uniform.
Aniston and Wilson's dog tale "Marley & Me" debuted at No. 1 with $37 million in weekend ticket sales and a total of $51.7 million since opening Christmas Day, according to estimates Sunday from distributor 20th Century Fox.
Disney's Sandler comedy "Bedtime Stories" came in second for the weekend with $28.1 million and $38.6 million since it debuted on Christmas.
Paramount's "Benjamin Button," a romantic fantasy with Pitt and Blanchett, ran a close third with $27 million for the weekend. The film has grossed $39 million since premiering Christmas Day.
MGM's "Valkyrie," starring Cruise as a German officer plotting to kill Adolf Hitler, had a No. 4 debut weekend of $21.5 million and took in $30 million since opening on Christmas.
Rounding out the holiday rush of new wide releases was Lionsgate's action thriller "The Spirit," which came in at No. 9 with $6.5 million over the weekend and $10.4 million since its Christmas debut.
"Marley & Me" was based on John Grogan's best-seller about a couple going through the ups and downs of marriage with their mischievous dog in tow. The holiday timing was ideal for a story about an adorable pup, said 20th Century Fox distribution executive Bert Livingston.
"It's an all-audience picture, ages 8 to 80. That's who's coming," Livingston said. "This is a movie about life, love and family. It's what people want to see now."
Audiences wanted to see pretty much everything over the holiday weekend. Revenues had plunged the previous two weekends, but Hollywood ended the year on a high note as the top 12 movies took in $182.5 million, up 8 percent from the same weekend in 2007.
"It's a very strong finish to the year," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers. "Audiences are really enjoying the movies in the marketplace right now."
For the year, revenues are running a fraction behind the pace of 2007, when the box office hit a record $9.7 billion. Factoring in higher admission prices, the number of tickets sold is lagging 5 percent behind last year's total, according to Media By Numbers.
"Benjamin Button" and other Academy Awards contenders packed theaters. Miramax's acclaimed drama "Doubt" expanded nationwide after two weekends of limited release, pulling in $5.7 million to finish at No. 10.
Paramount Vantage's "Revolutionary Road," a domestic drama reuniting "Titanic" stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, had a huge $192,000 debut in just three theaters, averaging $64,000 per screen.
Warner Bros. expanded Clint Eastwood's vigilante drama "Gran Torino" to more theaters as the film continues to draw big crowds with $2.4 million in just 84 cinemas, a per-theater average of $29,048.
By comparison, "Marley & Me" had a theater average of $10,632 on 3,480 screens, "Button" had $9,036 on 2,988 screens and "Valkyrie" averaged $7,942 on 2,711 screens.
Two Fox Searchlight films, "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Wrestler," and Universal's "Frost/Nixon" also were among Oscar prospects doing strong business.
"Awards buzz doesn't hurt," said Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount, which released "Benjamin Button," featuring Pitt as a man who ages backward. "We always felt it's an incredibly compelling movie and worthy of attention at the end of the year. So far, that has been going very well."
"Benjamin Button," "Doubt" and "Frost/Nixon" lead contenders for the Jan. 11 Golden Globes with five nominations each.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.
2. "Bedtime Stories," $28.1 million.
3. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," $27 million.
4. "Valkyrie," $21.5 million.
5. "Yes Man," $16.5 million.
6. "Seven Pounds," $13.4 million.
7. "The Tale of Despereaux," $9.4 million.
8. "The Day the Earth Stood Still," $7.9 million.
9. "The Spirit," $6.5 million.
10. "Doubt," $5.7 million.
New Music: Ciara - ‘Diva’ (Beyoncé Cover)
I've repeatedly said that 'Diva' was rubbish, mainly because it feels like Beyonce is trying to be something she isn't, in efforts to get a hit record, which is obviously going to be the end result. That said, I have to say I actually prefer Ciara on the track rather than Beyonce, because it doesn't come off so forced with her.
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#4)
Britney's back...is what this video had everyone chiming.
12/27/08
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#5)
When images, of a bootylicious cop suited Beyonce first surfaced, I like most Beyonce fans wondered how could that theme possible compliment the big pop ballad, but it resulted in a complete winner. Just when it gets to the point where you almost hate Beyonce, she turns the tables on you, farther proving why she's still at the top of her game.
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#6)
Pink continued her signature trend of hilarious spunky entertainment filled videos with 'So What', which marked her first No.1 single and reestablished the fact the she's the coolest Pop/Rock chick around (sorry Avril).
12/26/08
Jennifer Aniston Tops Brad Pitt With All-Time Best Christmas Opening
Jen's new romantic comedy, "Marley & Me," based on the bestselling novel about a loveable but incorrigible Labrador Retriever, opened at all all-time Christmas No. 1 with $14.75 million in ticket sales, according to preliminary box office numbers. The previous record was held by "Ali" with 10.2 million.
Although Jen's movie won the 100-yard dash of opening day, "Benjamin Button" will likely have more longevity on the long road towards Oscar night.
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#7)
With 'Here I Stand', disappointing the bulk of Usher's fans (myself included), 'Trading Places', for me, shined a light on the man that we originally fell in love with. This is hands down, the sexiest video by a male artist in 2008, given it oozed pure sexiness from start to finish.
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#8)
Although the song was average at best, the stellar choreography driven video helps keep the effort from being a complete disaster. Ciara's slick moves are her best asset, which this video makes even more evident. Great Stuff.
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#9)
Like I originally stated, the video is like a creatively fused piece of art. It had all the key ingredients of a great video, the song was stellar, it was different and 100% original. A complete winner.
CB's Top 10 Videos Of 2008 (#10)
Conceptually, the video was definitely a downplay for Ashanti, because her videos are normally very storyline driven (there's even a slight one here), but the video is undeniably cute. Visually paying tribute to the 50s, Ashanti looked absolutely flawless, in addition, this also marked the first time Nelly and Ashanti appeared simultaneously in a video.
Keyshia Cole & Jamie Foxx Perform On 'A Home For The Holidays'
Nice performances.
Eartha Kitt Passes Away
12/25/08
12/24/08
Ashanti Performs 'Shine' On 'Good Day NY'
Great Stuff, in fact, she sounds almost identical to the actual record.
12/23/08
Britney Spears' Holiday Card
New Music: Teairra Mari Featuring Pleasure P - 'Hunt 4 U'
The track is on the grounds of solid, but I really can't see this being in major rotation on the radio. With Rihanna and Beyonce currently ruling the airwaves, the pressure is truly on ALL females to bring their 'A Game' and this track fails to make a striking argument in Teairra's defense.
Introducing Lady Gaga
Electronica, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, and R&B fuse together to create the New York native's unique sound. Check out the singer's current smash below, as well as, a live rendition.
Lady GaGa's debut album, 'The Fame', is currently in stores.
Great Stuff. I honestly can't believe I've slept on this girl so long, she's definitely a breath of fresh air to the industry.
New Kelly Clarkson Single Due Next Month
No Truth to Michael Jackson Lung-Transplant Story
Beyonce - 'Diva' Video
The song, which I initially thought was in the pits, has grown on me somewhat. As for the visual, though simple, I enjoyed the video immensely. Great Stuff.
Beyonce - 'Halo' Video
The song is definitely the best offering from her album, however, I thought the video could have been a little less boring. It was literally a snore.
2008 Best Of The Year Awards (Nominations)
Jennifer Hudson’s Tragedy
Britney Spears Pull It Together
Heath Ledger’s Death
Barack Obama Becoming President
Mariah Carey Marries Nick Cannon
Most Talk About Star of 2008
Britney Spears
Amy Winehouse
Mariah Carey
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Hudson
Tom Cruise
Britney Spears – ‘Circus’
Brandy – ‘Human’
T.I. – ‘Paper Trail’
Coldplay – ‘Viva La Vida’
Carrie Underwood – ‘Carnival Ride’
Alicia Keys – ‘As I Am’
Mariah Carey – ‘E=MC2’
Single of the Year
Ashanti – ‘The Way That I Love You’
Leona Lewis – ‘Bleeding Love’
Jesse McCartney – ‘Leavin’
Katy Perry – ‘I Kissed A Girl’
M.I.A. – ‘Paper Planes’
T.I. – ‘Whatever You Like’
Lil’ Wayne – ‘Lollipop’
Video of the Year
Ashanti – ‘The Way That I Love You’
Rihanna – ‘Distubia’
Beyonce – ‘If I Were A Boy’
Ciara – ‘Go Girl’
Solange – ‘Sandcastle Disco’
Carrie Underwood – ‘Just A Dream’
Britney Spears – ‘Womanizer’
Collaboration of the Year
T.I. featuring Rihanna – ‘Live Your Life’
Nelly featuring Akon & Ashanti – ‘Body On Me’
Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown – ‘No Air’
T.I., Lil’ Wayne, Jay-Z, & Kanye West – ‘Swagga Like Us’
Maroon5 with Rihanna – ‘If I Never See Your Face Again’
Estelle featuring Kanye West – ‘American Boy’
Alicia Keys with John Mayer – ‘Lessons Learned’
Best New Artist
Jasmine Sullivan
Estelle
The Jonas Brothers
Jordin Sparks
Leona Lewis
Adele
Jennifer Hudson
Best Female Artist
Carrie Underwood
Britney Spears
Rihanna
Alicia Keys
Ashanti
Taylor Swift
Leona Lewis
Best Male Artist
Lil’ Wayne
Chris Brown
Ne-Yo
Brad Paisley
T.I.
Usher
Jesse McCartney
Best Group
Day 26
Maroon 5
Coldplay
Sugarland
Danity Kane
The Jonas Brothers
One Republic
Underrated Artist of the Year
Ashanti
Nelly
Keri Hilson
Brandy
Estelle
Michelle Williams
Solange Knowles
‘Please Come Harder’ Award
50 Cent
Mya
Janet Jackson
Kelly Rowland
Usher
Bow Wow
Teairra Mari
‘Take A Break Please’ Award
Rihanna
Chris Brown
Beyonce
Miley Cyrus
Lil’ Wayne
Alicia Keys
T-Pain
Worst Single of the Year
Janet Jackson – ‘Rock With U’
Vanessa Hudgens – ‘Sneaker Night’
Usher – ‘Moving Mountains’
The Jonas Brothers – ‘Love Bug’
Christina Aguilera – ‘Keeps Getting’ Better’
Miley Cyrus – ‘Fly on the Wall’
Bow Wow featuring Soulja Boy – ‘Marco Polo’
Worst Album of the Year
Ne-Yo – ‘Year of the Gentlemen’
T-Pain – ‘Thr33 Ringz’
Miley Cyrus – ‘Breakout’
Shontelle – ‘Shontelligence’
Janet Jackson – ‘Discipline’
Usher – ‘Here I Stand’
Beyonce – ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’
‘Desperate Housewives’
‘Gossip Girl’
‘90210’
‘Private Practice’
‘The Game’
‘The Mentalist’
‘House’
TV Actress of the Year
Eva Longoria Parker – ‘Desperate Housewives’
Marcia Cross – ‘Desperate Housewives’
Robin Tunney – ‘The Mentalist’
Leighton Meester – ‘Gossip Girl’
Jennifer Love Hewitt – ‘Ghost Whisper’
Tia Mowry – ‘The Game’
Blake Lively – ‘Gossip Girl’
TV Actor of the Year
Chace Crawford – ‘Gossip Girl’
Ed Westwick – ‘Gossip Girl’
Simon Baker – ‘The Mentalist’
Chad Michael Murray – ‘One Tree Hill’
Wentworth Miller – ‘Prison Break’
Hugh Laurie – ‘House’
Neil McDonough – ‘Desperate Housewives’
TV Host of the Year
Oprah Winfrey – ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’
Heidi Klum – ‘Project Runway’
Ryan Seacreast – ‘American Idol’
Chelsea Handler – ‘Chelsea Lately’
Terrence & Rocsi – ‘106 & Park’
Tyra Banks – ‘The Tyra Banks Show’
Ellen DeGeneres – ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
Reality Show of the Year
American Idol
The Way It Is (Keyshia Cole)
Making the Band 4
Dancing With the Stars
Glam God (Vivica A. Fox)
The Bachlorette (DeAnna Pappas)
The Hills
The Dark Knight
Sex and the City: The Movie
Iron Man
The Secret Life of Bees
Hancock
Seven Pounds
Movie Actress of the Year
Angelina Jolie (‘Wanted’, ‘Changeling’, ‘Kung Fu Panda’)
Anne Hathaway (‘Get Smart’, ‘Rachel Getting Married’, ‘Passengers’)
Kate Winslet (‘The Reader’, ‘Revolutionary Road’)
Taraji P. Henson (‘The Family That Preys’, ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’)
Jennifer Hudson (‘Sex and the City’, ‘Winged Creatures’, ‘The Secret Life of Bees’)
Sarah Jessica Parker (‘Sex and the City’, ‘Smart People’)
Queen Latifah (‘The Secret Life of Bees’, ‘What Happens In Vegas?’, ‘Mad Money’)
Movie Actor of the Year
Brad Pitt (‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’, ‘Burn After Reading’)
Will Smith (‘Seven Pounds’, ‘Hancock’)
Robert Downey Jr. (‘Iron Man’, ‘Tropic Thunder’)
Heath Ledger (‘The Dark Knight’
Sean Penn (‘Milk’)
Leonardo DiCaprio (‘Revolutionary Road’, ‘Body of Lies’)
Adrien Brody (‘The Brothers Bloom’, ‘Cadillac Records’)
Pussycat Dolls Perform On ‘The Hills’ Finale
Decent performance.
New Music: Toni Braxton - 'Get Loose'
Disappointing. I just don't understand why Toni continues to try to conform to the current state of the industry, especially when she has something that 85% of them don't (genuine talent). I like Toni, when she's actually singing, in the vain of 'Love Shoulda Bought You Home' and 'Unbreak My Heart', songs that were actually worthy of her voice, sadly this is just the opposite.
12/22/08
Yung Berg - 'Outerspace' Video
Nice track, unfortunately I can't say the same about the video.
New Music: Brandy - 'Freedom'
Exceptional track.
New Music: Cassie - 'Summer Charm'
Lackluster at best, for me, Cassie just doesn't have enough drive to accurately sell a track.
Rihanna To Re-Release 'Good Girl Gone Bad'...Again
New Music: Jesse McCartney - 'Sunshine'
I thoroughly Jesse McCartney's 'Departure', in fact, its in my Top 10 albums of 2008 (which will be disclosed soon), and this track is no exception. Great Stuff.
12/21/08
New Music: Britney Spears - 'Rock Boy'
The track was rightfully left off the project.