Sign of the Apocalypse: What is Carrie Underwood Wearing?

Seriously. First of all - that thing on the front of the dress. And then, the hat? Hair clip? Barrette? What is going on here, people?

Sign of the Apocolypse: Soap Stars Sing Sonny & Cher

This is just a travesty of the highest order and yet so awesome. I really love the one girl who plays Annie on All My Children - she has the best attitude about it. She clearly karaokes. And brings the house down.

Lady GaGa - The New Hotness or Sign of the Apocalypse?

So, I'll admit it. My exposure to Lady Gaga is rather limited - primarily to an appearance on So You Think You Can Dance? over the summer and I think an episode of The Hills. Turns out she doesn't just cameo on reality TV. She fancies herself a singer as well. Behold:





PS - Hi, Mols!

Kelly Clarkson's New Song - The New Hotness or Sign of the Apocalypse?

I leave it to you, super savvy readers.

Think of the Children, Celine!

Don't these kids have enough to worry about, without adding Celine Dion to the mix? If this sort of thing is your bag though, check it out here.

Nothing Says Hip Hop Like...

...an Ivy League school? Seems so, kids. This is not a joke - this is from an actual email I received today.

Cornell University Library invites you to attend . . .
Born in the Bronx: A Celebration of Hip Hop October 31- November 1, 2008

Cornell's "Born in the Bronx" conference and celebration brings hip hop's pioneers and leading scholars together for a two-day event that features lectures, music, and roundtable discussions. Afrika Bambaataa, Jeff Chang, Grandmaster Caz, Grandwizzard Theodore, Mark Anthony Neal, Popmaster Fabel, Tricia Rose, Tony Tone, J.Rocc and Disco Wiz are among those participating in the two-day event.

The conference and celebration marks the official opening of Cornell University Library's one-of-a-kind collection documenting the early days of hip hop, featuring nearly 1,000 sound recordings, the photographic archive of Bronx photographer Joe Conzo, Jr. and a collection of more than 500 original party fliers designed by Buddy Esquire.

Welcoming remarks begin at 2:00 pm on Friday at Bailey Hall with lectures and discussions ending at 6:00 pm; at 8:00 pm select artists and pioneers will perform in Bailey Auditorium. On Saturday, lectures and round table discussions will take place in the Statler Hotel Ballroom from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Stay tuned on the Web site, where updates will appear as details are finalized.



Be there or be square. Yo.

I Can Only Deduce That Jessica Simpson Hates Our Troops

Why else would she subject them to this? This is from Sunday night's America United: In Support of Our Troops. Check out her awesome "moves" - she's seriously like one bad album away from stripping or a Playboy pictorial.



Even worse than that, it's possible thats the most insulting part of the entire special was that poor Kathy Griffin had to introduce Girlicious. That's right kids - the supergroup put together on The CW. All I can say is that I can't wait to hear Kathy's take on her role in her next comedy special or season of the D-List. Cause that was wrong.

PS - I spoke too soon - ZZ Top had to perform with her. Inappropriate. So beneath them.



But not at all beneath her. She sure is shaking what her mama gave her. I hope she was properly ashamed when she watched the playback. But I imagine she wasn't. Gross. And sadly, there's something about the display that reminds me of Britney at last year's VMAs. Is J. Simp on her way to a head shaving meltdown? Or will her true love Tony Romo keep her grounded?

Sign of the Apocalypse: Hurl

Oh man. This is going to be awesome. It's like Glutton Bowl x10!

From TVGuide.Com:

G4 is planning a new summer series Hurl! where contestants will try to consume the largest quantity of food. Seems easy enough. Don't you have a gut feeling there's a catch? There is — in the gut. After chowing big time on All-American favorites (think hot dogs, blueberry pie, chicken pot pies), the contestants must endure serious physical challenges, like carnival rides, belly flops off a high dive and mechanical bull-riding — without, you know, getting sick. If they survive that, it's back to the food table to wolf down a whole different menu, and then it's back to physical challenges — and holding off a reversal of fortune. Whoever keeps all their food down wins.In addition to a massive headache, the champ wins the Iron Stomach award and a cash prize. Year's supply of Pepto-Bismol not included. — J.R. Whalen

Julianne Hough Sings - The New Hotness or Sign of the Apocalypse?

On May 20, Julianne Hough's debut album will be released. Thanks again to the magical, genius users of YouTube, we can view a sneak peek clip of her singing "Will You Dance With Me" live somewhere. I have no idea where this was filmed or when.

Anyway, behold the video and leave your vote on whether it is the New Hotness or a Sign of the Apocalypse in the comments.


Also, there are a frightening amount of YouTube videos of her "singing" that are really just tribute videos people made of pictures of her with her song being played over them. That disturbs me.

Sign of the Apocalypse: Lil Jon Makes Wine

Oh yes, it is true. Rapper-producer Lil Jon now started his own wine label. So, now I must search for where I can buy offerings from the Little Jonathan Winery.

You can read the entire article here, but my favorite quote from Lil Jon is:

"I'm not no `drink wine every day' kind of dude," he said in a telephone
interview. "I'm not like an expert, so don't ask me no questions ... I just like the taste."

I hear ya, Lil Jon. Oh, how I hear you.

Sign of the Apocalypse: Prime Time Love

Oh, Oxygen. You brought me great joy with Tori & Dean: Inn Love and even moderate joy with The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. And now it's come to this?

As described on Oxygen site: Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love follows the home life of NFL superstar Deion Sanders and his wife, Pilar and five kids in small town Texas. (Um, 5 kids? Wow.)

Oh, I'll watch all eight episodes, Oxygen. But don't think that makes it okay. I just hope that Pilar is half the woman that Kimora Lee Simmons is.

Sign of the Apocalypse: American Idol Postage Stamps

Um, I like Kelly Clarkson as much as the next person, but really? On a stamp? Dude, it's not like she's Yoda. And also, I have NEVER been so thankful that Clay Aiken didn't win Idol. Gross. Click here to buy your own limited edition American Idol stamps (proceeds to benefit Idol Gives Back). And no, I do not know when the other winners will be released, so if you're dying for Taylor Hicks you're on your own.