Rob Thomas | "Cradlesong" Album Arrives Today

Cradlesong is the forthcoming sophomore solo album from Rob Thomas, who is an American rock recording artist, and was born February 14, 1972, in Landstuhl, West Germany on a US military base. Arguably the most accomplished singer and songwriter of his generation, Rob Thomas is one of modern music's most compelling and commercially successful artists.
The new album was tentatively titled "Cradle Songs", and recorded between 2007 and 2009 includes 14 tracks and 6 bonus tracks. This is Thomas's the second solo album, and the first single "Her Diamonds" is already a big hit in Australia. Thomas characterized the album as "the usual mish-mosh of styles, but hopefully just holding true to a bunch of good songs."
My most favorite singles from Rob Thomas were "When The Heartache Ends" in 2005, and "Little Wonders" he recorded for Disney's animated feature "Meet the Robinsons" in 2007.
Click his Official Site to get an inside look and listen to his songs.

Colbie Caillat | "Fallin' For You" (Video)

"Fallin' For You" is the first single from Colbie Caillat's upcoming sophomore album "Breakthrough" set for August 25 release. The pop-ballad song was released today in the US. Colbie explained to Elle that the song is "about falling for a guy I was friends with. We went out on a date and I realized that there was no one else in the room. The room was silent, and I was on this high from it the next day and wrote this song."
Colbie debuted in 2007 with "Coco", which included hit singles "Bubbly", "Realize", and "The Little Things"; She recorded a cover of the song "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid for Disney's DisneyMania vol.6 CD in May 2008; and also released a song and video for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics called "Somethin' Special" in August 2008.

"Fallin' For You" is honestly a very simple and mellow song. It really is quite relaxing, and follows well from the strength her other hits like "Bubbly" and her recent duet "Lucky" with Jason Mraz have score. I am very eager to see if Colbie's next record can shine just as well as she can sparkle. When it has came down it, there are honestly very few singers right now that simply touch you in the heart, that aren't all about gimmicks or fancy gloss, just a simple voice of the soul. Colbie has honestly has been one of those few. Since she broke out a couple of years ago with "Coco", she has really made great strides as a singer/songwriter.

BET Awards '09 Paid Tribute To Jackson Tonight

Just three days after the untimely and tragic passing of Michael Jackson, the BET Awards and its three and half hours joyous tribute kicked off Sunday night at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, as the annual event was transformed into a musical farewell to the King of Pop. This is the ninth time of the annual BET Awards, and hosted by Jamie Foxx.
Michael's father Joe was on hand to represent the family. "I just wish he could be here to celebrate himself," he said. "Sadly, he's not here, so I'm here to celebrate for him." Janet Jackson has taken the stage at the BET Awards to speak on behalf of her grieving family and thank fans for their love and support. She said: "My entire family wanted to be here tonight, but it was just too painful, so they elected me to be here."
Beyonce won "Best Female R&B Artist", Ne-Yo got "Best Male R&B Artist", Lil Wayne receives "Best Male Hip-Hop Artist", "Best Female Hip Hop Artist" goes to M.I.A., Keri Hilson is awarded with "Best New Artist", and Jamie Foxx shares a prize with T-Pain for Best Collaboration at 2009 BET Awards.

"My Sister's Keeper" Releases Today (Film)

We make choices in life every day, and you should make a choice and see this movie. "My Sister’s Keeper" is a novel by Jodi Picoult, and was published on April 6, 2004. The book is about a young girl who sues her parents for the right to make her own decisions about how her body is used when a kidney transplant is planned in order to save her older sister's life.
Everyone knows from the movie trailer (click on image) that the story is about a young girl who has cancer. You would think that it would be a depressing movie, but you would be wrong. It is a story of some of the choices we make in life. As with all choices, there are consequences. There are many very hard choices in life and in death that we must make, and this is a good movie to show you the way. Diaz as the pragmatic lawyer who was fighting to the very end for her daughter lost focus on life, and the rest of her family. I believe that this is Diaz's best part and performance as an actress. This is a good movie to see with your loved ones.

"Pop Legend" Michael Jackson Dies At 50...... 'Still Can't Believe It'

What a day! I just got another sad news here. The "King of Pop" was not breathing when LAFD paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home, and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died at 12:15 p.m. after falling into a deep coma.

Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana to a working-class family on August 29, 1958. Jackson's death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.

The first time I watched Jackson's performance was "Captain Eo" with 3D glasses at Tokyo Disneyland with my family during the summer of 1993, and I was totally shocked his performance since I have never seen such excited thing before! This is how we should remember Michael Jackson -- in his prime of singing and dancing -- great entertainment. I think the "Captain Eo" was one of my favorite attractions at Disneyland.

I've just heard from Madonna on Jackson's death: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever!"

I've also sent a message to pay my respect over MJ's death through Twitter...

'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett Dies At 62

TV and film star has passed away at 9:28 a.m. at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica today after a long and brave battle with anal cancer since 2006. "Her big message to people is don't give up, no matter what they say to you, keep fighting," her close friend Alana Stewart, said.

Farrah was born Feb. 2, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas. "Charlie's Angels" star made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s.

More than 8.9 million viewers tuned in last month to watch "Farrah's Story," a video diary documenting her courageous three-year battle against cancer, which ran as an NBC special.

In recent years, I watched the actress made guest appearances on TV series "The Guardian," and big-screen film credits for "Dr. T and the Women," and "The Cookout." The '70s icon will be remembered most for "Charlie's Angels" and THAT poster, but in a few key roles she got a chance to prove she was more than just a pretty face.

"Transformers 2" Looks Unstoppable At Box Office, And Takes To Sky With $201 Million Its First 5 Days.

The biggest movie of the summer is finally here. "Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen" is Big, loud, mindless, awesome from some of early reviews. The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun.

Aware that this movie opened in England seven hours before Chicago time and the morning papers would be on the streets. The first American review, Todd Gilchrist of Cinematical, reported that Bay's "ambition runs a mile long and an inch deep," but, in a spirited defense, says "this must be the most movie I have ever experienced." He is bullish on the box office: it "feels destined to be the biggest movie of all time." It’s certainly the biggest something of all time.

One of the reviewers said that "Michael Bay is a Transformer." Click image for "Official Movie Site & Trailer".

Brooke White Clears The Air: Album “High Hopes And Heart Break” To Be Released July 21

Brooke was the fifth place finalist of the seventh season of American Idol. The first single "Hold Up My Heart" reached number two on the iTunes Pop Singles Chart.

Brooke was born into musical family that preferred to make music over watching television on June 2, 1983. She first realized she had talent at age seven, when she heard the Richard Marx song “Right Here Waiting” on the radio. “I sat down at the piano and my fingers automatically knew which keys to hit. It was like recalling something I already knew.”

As you know, Brooke forgot her lyrics during the AI! She started, stopped, and started to sing "You Must Love Me". Fortunately she forgot the lyrics within the first five or ten seconds, so she decided to stop the band and have them start over again. This is the second time Brooke has decided to stop the song and restart. The first time was during the her version of "Every Breath You Take".

These two songs are actually I liked most from Brooke's performance!!!

As Brooke gears up for her album release, she has changed the name of her Twitter account (@realbrookwhite) so that it matches her new website. Also, you can hear her new single, Radio Radio, streaming on her MySpace page. "High Hopes & Heartbreak" comes out July 21. Radio Radio will be available at iTunes Today!

Ginuwine: "A Man's Thoughts" Album Leads This Week Of New Releases

Ginuwine's real name is Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, was born October 15, 1975 and is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the '90s heyday of hip-hop soul.

He returns with his sixth solo record that includes contributions from several well-known names such Missy Elliott, Brandy, Polow Da Don, Timbaland, Johnta Austin and the Underdogs. "A Man's Thoughts" definitely lives up to expectations in many areas.

According to the review from L.A.Times music blog, "A Man's Thoughts" is long on uncluttered slow jams with old-fashioned titles like "One Time for Love" and "Even When I'm Mad." In most, Ginuwine ladles on the melisma like it's Hollywood Week on "American Idol."

For more latest info, please visit Ginuwine's Official Myspace page, and enjoy 13 of his new songs.

"It Is A Wise Father That Knows His Own Child." By William Shakespeare

Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father's day." She thought of the idea for Father's Day while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909.

Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington state.

After Sonora became an adult she realized the selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent. It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a courageous, selfless, and loving man. Sonora's father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19th of June, 1910.

President Calvin Coolidge, in 1924, supported the idea of a national Father's Day. Then in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day. President Richard Nixon signed the law which finally made it permanent in 1972. Happy Father's Day!

It's Official: T.R. Knight Exits 'Grey's Anatomy'

According to EW.com today that 'George' will leaving...

"Fall's still months away, but one of last season's bigger Grey's Anatomy cliffhangers has already been resolved: Sources confirm to me exclusively that T.R. Knight's wish to be released from his contract has been granted. The official decision, I'm told, came down in the past few days, just as many of his castmates began receiving their formal pickup letters from ABC."

"What does this news mean for George? What will Knight do next? And what about Izzie? Find out after the jump......" Click here for the full story.

For me, George and Izzie made Grey must-see TV, and now I can't imagine how this TV series continue without George...

Big Night For Swift At CMT Awards

The 19-year-old Taylor Swift opened the Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for "Love Story"(click to listen) and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands.

"I want to thank Shania Twain for always making such theatrical videos, and the fans for giving me video of the year when my whole family is here watching." Swift said tonight in accepting video of the year honors at Nashville's Sommet Center.

Swift won the fan-voted award over Brad Paisley's "Waitin' on a Woman," Trace Adkins' "You're Gonna Miss This," Carrie Underwood's "Just a Dream" and Sugarland s "All I Want to Do."

Her "Love Story" video is an elaborate production with period costumes that echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet."This is for everybody who still believes in love stories, because I do," Swift said earlier, and closed the awards show by performing "Pour Some Sugar on Me" with the British rock band Def Leppard.

Martina McBride | "I Just Call You Mine" (Video)

Martina McBride, born July 29, 1966, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas is an American country music singer and best-known for her Inspirational-styled ballads about women and children. She has been called the, "Céline Dion of Country Music." Martina released this video for the second single off the album, "I Just Call You Mine."



Three of my all-time most favorite songs from Martina are (1)"Anyway" = the lead single from her 8th studio album "Waking Up Laughing" in 2007; (2)"Concrete Angel" = One of four singles from her 1st compilation "Greatest Hits" in 2001; (3)"Valentine" = the 3rd single from her 4th album "Evolution" in 1997.

This video really says what it's all about. She sings strong and true, please enjoy the ride life gives to you. Also click her official Web Site to found more info about Martina McBride.

Holly Williams | "Here With Me" (Album)

On her second album, "Here With Me," the 28-year-old singer and songwriter extends the tradition of honest self-revelation she put forth convincingly in her excellent 2004 debut "The Ones We Never Knew," and this time she more openly explores the country music genes that are part of her estimable DNA.

Alone - Holly Williams - Here With Me - Free Music Videos on ARTISTdirect

Also click here for more information about "The Williams Family Legacy", and listen instantly for five of her songs.

XSESSION: Agnes - "Release Me"

According to a News of The World report, the 23-year-old Swedish beauty Agnes has had one of the biggest surprise hits of the year with her anthem "Release Me" recorded on an XSESSION this week. Just go ahead to click "Play"...


Oh yeah she's really talented, and amazing! isn't it? Check NOTW for more details.

Carrie Prejean Stripped Of Miss California Title

Less than a month after being told by Donald Trump that she can keep her Miss California crown, Carrie Prejean was fired Today since Carrie has no desire to fulfill her obligations under contract and work together.

Caroline Michelle "Carrie" Prejean (born May 13, 1987) is an American model. She held the title of Miss California 2009, and was first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant. Prejean came under fire for her answer to a question about gay marriage two months ago in the Trump-owned Miss USA pageant, in which she was the runner-up. After the pageant, Prejean was continuously attacked as she defended her belief that gays and lesbians should not be given the right to marry in California. She became embroiled in more controversy when racy pictures of her were published that some construed as violations of her Miss California contract.

“It’s just because of my answer, I think. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised.” Prejean said. “None of this would be happening right now if I just said, ‘Yeah, gays should get married.’ ”

According to a source, Prejean has aspirations to write a book and pursue other opportunities, which she will be able to do now that she has been released from her duties as Miss California.

Top Popular Story This Weekly = Iran's Protests

A female supporter holding a poster of reformist candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi gestures to passing motorists, while at left, fellow supporters are seen reflected in a car door mirror on Valiasr Street in downtown Tehran on Monday By Time.com.

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《时代》深度分析:Twitter改变了美国人的生活方式

《时代》网络版日前发布深度分析文章称，微型博客网站Twitter已逐渐受到美国各阶层的欢迎，该服务正改变着美国公众的生活方式。 而Twitter对于美国公众的最大意义是：并不在于Twitter能否向公众提供多么良好的内容，而在于公众如何利用好Twitter所提供的服务工具。
　　 Twitter由埃文威廉斯(Evan Williams)等人联合创建。威廉斯1999年创建了Blogger内容发布平台，后来该平台被谷歌收购。在出售Blogger后，威廉斯曾创建了一 家名为Odeo的创业公司，但没有取得市场成功。随后威廉斯手下员工杰克多尔塞(Jack Dorsey)提出了创建微型博客的创意，这就是Twitter的来历。
　　Twitter于2007年3月开始起步，目前其用户量已达 3200万。Twitter的大致运营方式是:任何用户向Twitter上传每条不超过 140个字的消息，该用户相应的“跟随者”就能及时查看该信息并发表评论。所谓“跟随者”(followers)，就是指关注某一账号所发布内容的其他 Twitter用户。
　　在Twitter上线之初，不少业界人士曾质疑该网站的市场发展潜力。然而事实已证明，Twitter上所发布的各类“稀奇古怪”、“家长里短”的信息，已吸引了各阶层公众的大力参与。正是通过了解这些重要或不重要的信息，用户提高了与他人的交流程度，并在某种程度上感受到了“社交温暖”。
　　从这个角度上讲，Twitter并不仅仅是一家微型博客网站，它已逐渐演变成一种美国文化现象。用户在Twitter发布自己早餐吃什么的信息，在商务人士看来是过于无聊，但却能让跟随者感到一丝暖意。换句话说，Twitter上的大量信息或许并不具备任何商业价值，但它们却包含着巨大的社会学意义。
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Air France Flight 447 Tragedy

Air France Flight 447 was a scheduled commercial flight from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris, France, that crashed last night over the Atlantic Ocean with 228 aboard.

With now found 51 bodies, France is determined to continue the search as long as there is hope of finding the black boxes.

I'm feeling numb to this news. It's all so sad, crazy and unbelievable. The plane just disappeared. It makes you helpless feeling when something like this tragedy happens...very sorry for the families to lose a loved one...

My friend Mie said that "it's scary to hear because once you are on a plane, and the plane is about to crash, you can do nothing but just waiting for the last moment..."