Unfriendly Black Hotties

We're on Hiatus

2009-07-02T12:37:00.003-04:00

In case you haven't noticed, Unfriendly Black Hotties is on hiatus, and will continue to be on hiatus indefinitely - meaning when we aren't lazy enough to make a post. But before we break, we must pay tribute to Michael Jackson, the greatest performer of our lifetime and a shining symbol of both our childhoods.

We must also commemorate Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Billy Mays, and for the movie buffs, Karl Malden.

Thanks for the memories.

Our 100th post is up next. I'm sure we'll find some way to celebrate.

-M & A

Le Love

2009-06-23T11:12:00.000-04:00

Are you, like Alex and myself, single? Do you wanna feel like a total loser about it? Then Le Love is right for you.

Le Love, according to the site, is "dedicated to romantic, sweet, lovey dovey, sexy and heart fluttering images." From kisses and cuddles, to graffiti and quotes, to just a bit of sex, Le Love will make you feel dreamy and that both life and love are beautiful. Or cynical and bitter if you don't take being single well.

Find your new desktop background at leloveimage.blogspot.com.

-M

Songs of the Week: Tears for Fears & Röyksopp

2009-06-22T18:45:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
Isn't Donnie Darko such a great movie? I'm probably one of the last people in the country to see it but I really liked it and it's '80s soundtrack. When I saw that school montage introducing all the characters, I knew I had a new favorite song of the week.

Alex's Pick
I am currently packing my things for Miami and needed some packing music so I picked a song with a blend of Röyksopp's digital beats accompanied by Robyn's voice. This is something only the musical gods could have conducted. They even have a video for the song and that robot's looking pretty hot.

Throwback Thursday: Coming to America

2009-06-18T18:48:00.001-04:00

Where do I even start? This movie is such a classic. I've been wearing out Coming to America in my VCR (remember those?) since I was 2 and I have yet to get tired of it. I know every hilarious line from, "The royal penis is clean your highness," to "I've tied my shoes once. It is an overrated experience," to "Sexual Chocolate!"

Eddie Murphy just can't do it like this any more. He's too busy making children's movies and denying his babies and sad things like that. But even though he's lost his funny and replaced it with fat suits, I'll always have a little respect for him playing Prince Akeem.

If you haven't seen Coming to America yet, I'd like you to slap yourself. Then turn off your computer, get in your car, and drive to the nearest Blockbuster. You won't regret it.

-M

Songs of the Week: Nancy Sinatra & Flosstradamus

2009-06-15T16:42:00.002-04:00

Monica's Pick
I spent all of Saturday watching Kill Bill 1 + 2 (TWICE) on Spike TV's David Carradine tribute. I hadn't realized until then how awesome the music from that masterpiece of a movie was. I've had Nancy's "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" - along with Shivaree's "Goodnight Moon" - stuck in my head all weekend long. It was Cher's originally but her version sounds like some awful Broadway show ballad. Nancy turned into something so much better.

Alex's Pick
I was taking a trip down musical memory lane when I reminded myself of Flosstradamus. First off, that's probably the best name for a group I've ever heard. Second, the group is accompanied by two hot DJ's including Kid Sister's brother. I don't know any other DJ who can rock an animal print sweater like he can. There's something about those Chi town boys...

Full song available here.

Throwback Thursdays: Craig David

2009-06-11T21:34:00.007-04:00

Craig David was my favorite biracial cutie from across the pond. His hair was on point with those wispy curls, and he had a voice of a R&B/Pop angel and his songs were damn catchy. His career didn't last long in America but was successful in Europe. Eight years later he's back with songs Hot Stuff and Hypnotic. I fell in love with him again when he did an acoustic performance of his songs on Live From Abby Road. Let's take a journey through time.

2001

2008 When in doubt, ~~ruin~~ cover Bowie

I can't hate, he's still got it. But I'll never forget this

-A

Society is getting really lazy

2009-06-11T02:05:00.002-04:00

Aren't you just oh so tired of that "archaic" toilet paper?

While you pick up your jaw, watch this.

See what you did Snuggie?!

-M

Why We Don't Have Twitters

2009-06-10T15:18:00.001-04:00

Awesome photo by carrotcreative
So eloquently stated by whatever guy writes for HolyTaco.com

But the fact is, nobody truly gives a shit about what you’re doing. So then why are they following your twitter feed? Because they’re hoping you follow THEIR twitter feed, so that they can make believe that someone cares when they say that THEY are going to the store to buy chex. And where does this leave us? It leaves us sitting outside a bar, at 11 p.m., confidently telling someone you’ve never met before, you have seventy thousand twitter friends.

Of course I'm sure one day we'll just have to get Twitters because at some point it will take over the entire internet like MySpace or Facebook has. Until then, we'll just avoid it til we get the point.

That said I do kinda understand why celebs have it. People really do care that Kevin Smith is going to the store to get some Chex.

-M

Thirteen year olds are horny

2009-06-09T20:30:00.007-04:00

I don't get the whole Jonas Brothers appeal but they're hot, they're young and one is pedo bear approved. I think it's hilarious when girls just entering high school are throwing their underwear at the Jonas Brothers. Their purity rings ban them from even thinking any sexual thoughts. Think of it as an electrical dog collar. Thoughts of girls underwear? *zap* Thoughts of girls? *zap* Thoughts of leaving Disney? *zap* *zap* *zap*

During the first bra incident Joe almost caught the bra or unidentified underwear but realizing what it was became disgusted. It's around the 0:27 mark

"i was going to throw my bra on stage at the concert i went to.
i was 13th row and i wouldve made it.
but my mom wouldnt let me:/"

I think that's pretty self explanatory.

What I like about the second video is that whoever threw their bra has great timing and aim.
This one is around 3:07

Reach for the stars 13 year olds! Joe may accidentally catch your bra! Then throw it on the floor and have a temper tantrum backstage because he got cooties from it.

-A

Groupie Tales

2009-06-09T13:20:00.002-04:00

Over the past few weeks, Tales From a Groupie has become our new favorite websites.

The site is full of gems that read like a poorly written Karrine Steffans tell-all, only this time the hos are anonymous. Celebs include:
-Drake (He put my back against the wall of the balcony and fingered me while we kissed he picked me up and took that to the bedroom (again spotless) laid me down slow and told me “Get ready to ride the pony express.”)
-Nelly (THE SEX WAS MAJA!!!!!!)
-Shia LaBeouf (Let me tell you, for a white boy, they dude has some serious SWAGGA and beautiful eyes.)
-Diddy (He was kissing me and slipped my panties off with his foot.)
-Andre 3000 (He's a toe sucker and a FIRE-ASS pussy licker!)
-and... Rick Ross?! (Ross has got to be one of the best fucks I've had in a long time.) Yeah, I'm sure.

Are these stories all bullshit from deranged fans and trolls? Are we, by reading this website, passively participating in libelous claims of infidelity and promiscuity brought on by the women and men posting on the site?

Who the hell cares? It's funny.

-M

Songs of the Week: Jay-Z & Liam Finn

2009-06-08T20:00:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
It seems like so many people are shitting themselves over Jay-Z's new track "D.O.A.: Death of Auto-Tune." (Seriously. A guy on my friend's list made like 10 status updates about it.) Honestly, I'm just happy someone said it. I really don't need Lil Wayne singing to me over the radio and hopefully this song will help rappers see the errors of their ways. Unfortunately, there's no high quality version available yet, so in it's place is one of my fave Jay-Z songs "I Know."

Alex's Pick
I've been in the type of mood where I just want to lay on a beach with a book and leave all my responsibilities at home. I was unable to do that this weekend in Miami (damn you rain!) but I will be making it up this week on the west coast. Liam Finn will accompany me and my mind will make beautiful dream bubbles with his music.

R.I.P. David Carradine

2009-06-04T14:19:00.004-04:00

There is speculation that the actor took his own life. Thai newspaper The Nation quotes a police source as saying he was found hanged in his hotel room.
Damn.

Songs of the Week: The Smiths & Yeah Yeah Yeahs

2009-06-01T23:37:00.001-04:00

Monica's Pick
If you've ever spoken to me in the past month, you know I'm counting down the days til (500) Days of Summer. And now that they're having free screenings around the country, I'm even more psyched. So as obsessive as I am, I decided to listen to the music from the film, especially "There is a Light That Never Goes Off". I'm also imagining standing in an elevator with Joseph Gordon-Levitt but that's another story.

Full song available here.

Alex's Pick
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have always been a favorite of mine and they're back with their single "Zero" off their It's Blitz! album. Picking up their new album is on my to do list but for now I'll just have the single on repeat on my iTunes while I pretend I'm dancing on top of a car. Man, no one can pull off a studded leather jacket like Karen O.

Throwback Thursday: Daria

2009-05-28T23:05:00.002-04:00

Being currently unemployed and car-less has it's perks. One of them is being able to watch old episodes of Daria on YouTube all day long, which is exactly what I've been doing.

Reliving the Daria series reminds me how lucky I am to be out of high school, how I wish Sick Sad World was a real show, and how much the quality of MTV has really gone downhill since the '90s. Like tremendously.

It also reminded me that Trent was the hottest cartoon character in the history of animation. All of my friend's older brothers were nerds. Lucky Daria.

By the way, who took the time out to create this hot mess? Oh, humanity.

-M

The Exact Opposite of "Spectacular"

2009-05-27T15:03:00.002-04:00

Disturbing pic courtesy of Concrete Loop
I'm about a day late on this but damn. Just damn. This needs to be shared far and wide. If you haven't heard already, Spectacular from Pretty Ricky tried to make himself relevant by sending out a "challenge" to all the other R&B dudes by making a sad ass straight out of a ghetto gay bar video of him grinding to their new single Tipsy. And in a bright ass red Speedo no less.

Dear Lord, take me now. This is the most homoerotic R&B moment since Chris Brown's Take You Down video. They say all publicity is good publicity but I really think Spectacular single handedly whittled down Pretty Ricky's fanbase to a select few. I would feel bad if I wasn't too busy laughing.

Good luck with the new single, guys. You're gonna need it.

-M

ETA: I almost forgot. In the words of Riley-

Songs of the Week: Antonio Carlos Jobim and Elis Regina & CSS

2009-05-25T22:55:00.001-04:00

Monica's Pick
I've been in this Brazilian mood all week (thanks to the Seu Jorge station on Pandora) and this vaguely familiar song popped up. It is just so adorable. No, I don't know what they're saying but the song got me to spontaneously dance with my friend in the middle of her boyfriend's bedroom, so I think it's earned it's spot here.

Alex's Pick
I know this is a blast from the past but this song will always be one of my favorites. CSS has what most bands are lacking these days- super cool beats with a lead singer who can rock bodysuits like nobody's business. Lovefoxxx is everything you want to be but can't so don't even attempt. You'll just end up looking like Imogen Heap. My heart leaped when I saw that Death From Above made an appearance in the video. Death From Above is amazingly awesome and CSS is crazy fantastic so it makes sense that I declare this as my theme song. It explains my basic philosophy.

Reason #54192 Why Paul Rudd and Jason Segel are Awesome

2009-05-24T13:23:00.001-04:00

This interview was taking during the promotion of I Love You, Man and I think it has to be one of the greatest interviews I've ever seen. It is everything I'd imagine hanging out with Paul and Jason in someone's basement baked out of my mind would be like. Baked or not, these guys find ways to make the most tedious situations (40 or more interviews a day with the interviewers asking the same questions over and over) much more enjoyable.

-A

Throwback Thursday: Clueless

2009-05-21T22:03:00.004-04:00

Despite what you heard, I am not dead. And I promise not to neglect this blog like Madonna neglects her children to go out clubbing.

Sweetie, you're 50...go home.

Anyway my throwback is Clueless which is one of my favorite movies from the 90s. It had everything you could ask for. Paul Rudd, funny one liners, awesome outfits and Stacy Dash, that girl who refuses to age. It's one of those movies that you have to stop what you're doing and enjoy every minute of it, and then use it's crap 90s lingo for the next three days.

I'm telling you guys, I'm totally buggin'.

-A

I Never Knew You

2009-05-18T12:56:00.005-04:00

The music video for Cage's "I Never Knew You" - directed by Shia LaBeouf - was (finally) released today after a two month long wait. Needless to say, the video got me depressed.

No, not because of the subject matter, but because I recognized creepy dude in the video as that guy from A Cinderella Story. Why me, Lord?

Anyway, I loved the video, love this creepy song, and love Shia LaBeouf. Job well done.

-M

Throwback Thursday: Clone High

2009-05-14T14:44:00.001-04:00

Clone High was one of those awesome shows that came and went unnoticed by the general public. The premise was that the government created clones of dead public figures - such as Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra and Mahatma Ghandi - who are now teenagers and all round up in a high school aptly named Clone High. How the show got greenlit I'll never know, but somehow it worked.

Needless to say it was hilarious. I was 12 when the show came out, but still find myself laughing hysterically at jokes like this:

Yeah, that's in poor taste.
The best thing is the series available on DVD, but all 13 episodes are available on YouTube.

Not impressed yet? Will Ghandi locked up in jail change your mind?

If you didn't at least chuckle, you are a robot.

-M

Trailer: Precious

2009-05-13T21:27:00.002-04:00

Maybe it's because I'm a little hormonal, but just watching the trailer for November's Precious (based on the novel Push by Sapphire) alone made me cry. Lord knows how I'm going to act in the theater.

The film premiered at Sundance this January, won 3 awards (including the Special Jury Prize for Mo'Nique), and received rave reviews. There's even Oscar buzz surrounding Mo'Nique. Guess she won't have to be doing anymore Soul Plane movies. Thank God.

The film also stars Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, a make up free Mariah Carey, and introduces newcomer Gabourey Sidibe.

Precious is due out November 6th. And be sure to bring a box of tissues.

-M

Songs of the Week: Van She & Lady Gaga

2009-05-11T23:07:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
Australian shoegaze band Van She have a discography full of catchy electropop jams. Out of all their songs, however, "The Sea" has got to be my favorite. Unlike their other songs, it's a little less '80s and a little more right here right now.

Full song available here.

Alex's Pick

A+B Conversation: Do the stanky legg Brandon Boyd

2009-05-10T18:03:00.003-04:00

Alex O. and Monica B. discuss term papers, the stanky legg, and Brandon Boyd's fine ass.

A: I have a 15 page study to do and I haven't started it yet.
B: What's it about?
A: Is caffine a gateway drug in children.
B: Ha. Big no.
A: There's been studies, Monica. You know drinking coffee and Red Bull at a young age and the effects. They're probably more likely to try to get the same effect through other drugs.
B: Hmm. Well, I drank coffee as i child and I'm not on Meth. I remember when we were on the 6th grade D.C. trip at some diner and me and my Reno were drinking coffee and all the chaperons were eying us. And then the next day they banned coffee.
A: Oh you're so edgy. By the way - at Asha's Sweet 16, the kids were doing the stanky legg and i laughed my ass off. Funniest thing I've seen all year. And yes I did laugh in their faces.
B: I have yet to go to a party where someone plays stanky legg. I'd so do it.
A: Think about what you just said and get back to me.
B: I stand by it.
A: So is it totally weird that I've been crushing on Brandon Boyd and that i want to get his books and whatnot.
B: I saw a new Incubus video on Fuse and I was like 'damn. still fine.'
A: For real. He's 33 and looks 23. It's ridiculous.
B: He coulda been a model.
A: Yeah. I just want to be around creative people. I want him to take me under his wing and teach me and do me.
B: Wow. I think we have our new A+B conversation.

Have a Happy Mother Lovin Day

2009-05-10T14:25:00.002-04:00

Happy Mother's Day from UBH, The Lonely Island, and Justin Timberlake.

Songs of the Week: Air & Incubus

2009-05-04T22:33:00.001-04:00

Monica's Pick
I love Air. They're the perfect background music for taking a long drive or playing while you sleep to ensure beautiful dreams. They seep into your brain and make you feel...good. "La Femme d'Argent" is the best example of that.

Alex's Pick
Incubus has always been the type of music that made you feel wise beyond your years. *13 year old self* Papa Roach? No dear...I listen to Incubus. Brandon Boyd has always been one beautiful piece of eye candy and it's nice to see that he is not aging at all, still the beautiful man that I enjoyed watching shirtless. This song is just proof that they're not the type of band that we would love in middle school and move on from. They're here to stay.

Full song available here.

Eye Candy: Wendell Lissimore

2009-05-02T13:29:00.001-04:00

Meet Wendell Lissimore, 24 year old model under Red Model Management and...damn. I just like to look at him.

Alright, now I'll leave you two to get acquainted.

-M

Nas and Kelis are over?

2009-05-01T16:54:00.003-04:00

Say it isn't so!

Vibe Magazine has confirmed that my favorite hip hop couple ever (sorry Jay and Bey) have split up. Kelis has filed for divorce yesterday afternoon, citing irreconcilable differences. Let's not forget that she is currently seven months pregnant.

Could it be that he was...caught out there?

Yeah I went there.

This is truly a sad day for black love.

-M

Throwback Thursdays: Foxy Brown

2009-04-30T19:15:00.004-04:00

Remember Foxy Brown before the deafness and nail salon fights? Back when she wore long dresses and rapped with Jay-Z and was all about the Ill Na Na? Yeah, I miss her too. At least she left behind jams like Get Me Home, Candy, and I'll Be.

I'll Be (feat. Jay-Z) - Foxy Brown

There's just not enough choreographed dancing in rap videos anymore.

Bonus throwback!: Here's the original Foxy Brown, played by my idol, Pam Grier a.k.a. the HBIC.

I can't wait for the day someone pisses me off to the point where I get to say "Death is too easy for you, bitch."

-M

Songs of the Week: Kanye West & Silversun Pickups

2009-04-27T14:27:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
The beautiful music video for Mr. West and Jeezy's song "Amazing" (shot in Hawaii) came out just a few days ago and I can't stop watching. Yes, I think autotune is the devil's work, but with Kanye it works somehow. It also helps that it's the official song of this year's NBA Playoffs. Go Heat!

Alex's Pick
I heard this song once and I was instantly hooked but there was only one problem...I didn't know who it was by. I was searching high and low for this song for hours and I retraced myself back to the ~~crime scene~~ song. "Hmm...the guy's voice is whiny...almost like a girl. Kind of sounds like the Silversun Pickups." Never ignore your instincts. Oh, by the way, the video is awesome and I am in total envy of the drummer.

Hello, Paul Dano

2009-04-27T12:59:00.006-04:00

Former New School student Paul Dano covers this month's Nylon Guys. And even though Nylon is so 2006, I will walk to my nearest magazine shop and pick this up along with a pack of American Spirits ~~so I can finally fit in at school~~. Wow, I am in a really sarcastic mood today. Lovely.

Many people may find Paul a bit pretentious when he talks about things he can't live without: coffee, movies, music, women, cereal and bacon. I find it honest,I can't live without Corn Pops and this cover. We'll be seeing a lot of him with Zooey Deschanel in Gigantic, Where the Wild Things Are which deserves it's own post, and Taking Woodstock with Demetri Martin.

-A

Rap + Children = Comedy

2009-04-24T18:17:00.003-04:00

I watched this entire video with my mouth open. There are no words.

Ole girl in the back should just sit this one out. Little Red's got it.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

I'm just glad his parents found the censored version for him.
I want a little dancing ginger kid, too.

-M

Throwback Thursdays: Rugrats

2009-04-23T17:32:00.001-04:00

I'm taking a break from flashy bling bling music videos to talk about one of the greatest cartoons from the 90s. I'm talking about the Rugrats. Now I don't know how to describe the amount of awesome this show was but the intro alone gives me chills and flashbacks. I'll even admit that I watched the All Grown Up episodes -- not as cool.

Now only if I could get all the seasons on DVD on my Amazon wish list...

-A

UBH interviews Chester French

2009-04-20T22:44:00.000-04:00

This isn’t the first time we’ve mentioned Chester French at Unfriendly Black Hotties and probably won’t be our last. These two Harvard grads have made making music from scratch cool again. Their baby, which has been in the making for five years, is finally hitting stores tomorrow. So grab your mom, grandma and your neighbor with that weird lisp and carpool to your nearest record store to pick up Love the Future. If it’s anything like Jacques Jams, Vol 1: Endurance then it’s going to be hot. I had the pleasure to chat with Max and D.A. a couple weeks ago on their recent tour with Lady Gaga, their post concert antics and why they love the Jonas Brothers.

How are you guys doing today?
D.A: Great

How’s the tour going?
D.A.: It’s going well. We’re in New York right now. Several shows got canceled unfortunately because Lady Gaga is on American Idol but we’re a little disappointed that we couldn’t play for our New York, Philadelphia and D.C supporters.
Yeah, I got the dreaded phone call from Ticketmaster that the show got rescheduled to May 2nd.
Max: That was nice of them that they called you.

Yeah it was. How is this tour different from your past tours?
Max: There are more young girls and gay people.

So instead of 20 year olds there more like 14 year olds throwing their panties on stage?
Max: (Laughs) No, I don’t think they were that young.

Can Chester French fans expect a few surprises at the show such as fancy costumes or a few cover songs?
D.A.: Yes.
Max: Sometimes I take my shirt off, sometimes I wear wigs. Many of these things are liable to happen.

Are there any crazy tour stories you can share?
D.A.: Hmm...
Max: My mom made brownies when we came to Boston.
D.A.: Yeah that was awesome! And yesterday at Vogue we gave some of the people brownies which was a funny subversive way to endear them because they’re all about perfection and looks and those brownies are totally going to undermine everything they’re going for.

You guys have gotten shout outs from guys like Diddy and Kanye West. How does it feel to be embraced by hip hop heavyweights?
D.A.: It’s great. I mean we really respect those guys’ careers. To get their support is as awesome as anybody.

What music are you guys interested in lately?
Max: The last D’Angelo album that didn’t get released, our drummer gave it to me.

Is there a story behind She Loves Everybody?
D.A.: There’s not one story. It’s more of a combined take on females and it’s not to diss all women but there are certain guys and girls that like to get around and have the kind of baggage that compels them to do that. The song is about a slut. We tried to make it rock, you know?
For lack of better words?
D.A.: Best words.

What can fans expect on the new album? You guys have such a diverse sound. I’m wondering how you’re going to incorporate all of these influences into a Chester French original?
D.A.: We wanted to make an album. You know how it is when you go onto iTunes and there are two good songs on a record and there’s no reason to get the whole thing. We really wanted to make an album that you can listen to the whole way through. So it was really important to us that there weren’t any filler songs and everything we had was very unique and had its own flavor, but that together it would feel like one cohesive piece of music.

My fellow black hottie had told me that you guys are in love with the Jonas brothers?
D.A.: The JBs!
Can you tell us why them in particular?
Max: Nick, Kevin and the other one are just great guys. I mean, they show us that even in today’s world, a handsome white guy with Disney holding you back can still make it and we didn’t think that was possible.
Do you guys think you’ll be bigger than the Jonas Brothers?
D.A.: Oh yeah.
Max: I don’t know in general but defiantly in the teen or tween market.

I know you guys are named Chester French after the sculptor Daniel Chester French but what is the significance of Daniel Chester French to you guys?
D.A.: We just thought it was a cool name and we picked it freshmen year when we first started which was 5 years ago. It’s just a name we continue to like.
Max: It doesn’t have a meaning unfortunately. We just think it sounds cool.
Well that’s pretty honest
D.A.: Yeah, we wanted something that’d stick in your head and be unique and distinctive.
Yeah, I have people coming up to me and they’re asking “Have you heard of Chester French? That guy's pretty cool” and I keep telling them there’s two of them... that’s not their name.
D.A.: The biggest downside of the name is that after shows because I’m singing people assume that I must be a guy named Chester French which is such a revolting fucking name. I was getting pizza in Toronto and across the room some girl’s like “Oh my god! Are you Chester?!” and I’m like “No...”

What’s the craziest venue you guys performed at, where the crowd was insane and wanting more Chester French?
Max: Detroit, definitely. There were fucking panty droppers in Detroit, no bullshit.
D.A.: People really know how to have fun at concerts in Detroit, especially when we’re there.

What do you guys do after shows?
Max: We usually have a prayer session with the band.
D.A.: Sometimes we pump some iron.
Max: Doing a show, my pecs get tight so sometimes we alter between that and Pilates to even myself out, keep my core strong and flexible.
Yeah I would imagine it would be hard to carry around a Bowflex on the tour bus. Pilates is the way to go.
D.A.: Oh yeah.

Do you guys hang out with the fans after the show?
D.A.: Yeah we’ve always sold CDs on the street when we’re doing shows because it’s the best way to meet people and sort of hang out. And anyone like you who knows about us at this point in our career before we hit the radio, you guys are true supporters. There’s no one we’re more grateful to then the people who are riding with us now and the past few years. And outside of the shows is the best way to meet people and hang out. It's fun. Going on tour is a cool way to meet a ton of people. We’re making friends in all these cities. It’s awesome.
I like that you guys are keeping it old school by selling your CD’s out on the street.

One last question. Unfriendly Black Hotties has to know: is Chester French down with the swirl?
D.A.: Uhh..What?
Black and white... ebony and ivory?
Max: Yeah, obviously.
D.A.: Yeah. Like butter on rye.
Something like that...

Love the Future comes out tomorrow, April 21st.

Songs of the Week: The Twelves & The Submarines

2009-04-20T11:55:00.010-04:00

Monica's Pick
I didn't know whether to credit New Young Pony Club, the original artists of the song, or The Twelves, who remixed it. In the end, I decided it was definitely the Brazilian electronic duo that absolutely made this song and created the beat I haven't been able to get out of my head.

Alex's Pick
I've been listening to the soundtrack from Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and it's pretty damn good. Xavia is the best song off the soundtrack and when I went to snoop a bit more on this band I found out that they were featured in the latest iPod touch commercials. So I want to let it be known that I'm not some hipster jacking songs from Apple commercials, but is it any better getting it from N&N's soundtrack?

Why the F*** Do You Have a Kid?

2009-04-18T18:03:00.002-04:00

Some people should just never, ever procreate. Never. Those on the bottom rung of the Darwin ladder should be put on blast. Always.

At Why the F*** Do You Have a Kid?, you can do just that. You know that disturbing picture of your 8 month pregnant cousin grinding in the club? Or the one of that needy girl you knew in high school's baby sleeping while 19 year olds party around her? Send it in and share your horror with the world wide web. Maybe if you discretely slip them the link to their parental faux pas, they can learn the errors of their ways. Then the world will be a better place, right? Right?

Or maybe you can just log on for a quick laugh.

See how long you can go without cringing at http://whythefuckdoyouhaveakid.com/

-M

Songs of the Week: Cat Stevens & Regina Spektor

2009-04-13T15:49:00.001-04:00

Monica's Pick
I saw Harold and Maude for the first time this week (which I loved, by the way), and while Cat Stevens provided the soundtrack for the entire movie, it was "Trouble" that really stayed with me after the credits rolled.

Alex's Pick
Everyone I know is in love with this beautiful Russian songstress. She's working on a new album and I can't wait to pick it up. For now I'll stick with the classic, "Fidelity". Make sure to check out the video if you haven't seen it.

Throwback Thursdays: Busta Rhymes

2009-04-09T22:51:00.001-04:00

If I had to choose my favorite rapper as a child, there would be a good chance that Busta Rhymes would make the pick. He was funny, unique, and original. This song, along with the video's shoutout to my favorite childhood movie, Coming to America, stole my 7 year old heart.

Now he's making Arab Money. Oh, where is the Busta Rhymes I love? I still maintain that he lost his mind ever since he cut his dreads.

Here's one for the road--

Chester French in Miami

2009-04-08T22:32:00.004-04:00

Chester French, if you don't know by now, are touring with Lady Gaga currently. Unfortunately for fans of either in South Florida, the show was sold out with a quickness. So Chester French, being the fan friendly group they are, decided to have an "intimate," acoustic set - free of charge - at Miami's Design District sneaker boutique Culture Kings.

They came in a smidge late, but all was forgiven after DA explained they were up all night putting the finishing touches on their mixtape, Jaques Jams, which they were determined to get out today. Throughout the show DA was charismatic as always while Max looked a bit high (just a bit), and gave us songs like "Jimmy Choos," "C'mon (On My Own)," "Not Over You," and of course "She Loves Everybody."

Click photos to enlarge.

Max warming up...

...while DA had a quick interview outside.

Note the "P" on Max's finger. Hmm, I wonder what that stands for...

DA and a super unflattering photo of yours truly.

Download their free mixtape Jacques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance, out now.

-M

Like A Boss

2009-04-08T16:33:00.007-04:00

Once again The Lonely Island has blown us away with their new video Like A Boss featuring Seth Rogen who is looking good these days. He still has the laugh of an 80 year old, I love it. I won't be satisfied until they make a video for their song Boombox featuring Julian Casablancas. That's pure gold right there.

-A

Songs of the Week: Alka Yagnik & Britney Spears

2009-04-06T20:06:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
I've been taking this Bollywood dance class for the past month and one of the dances we'll be learning is from this movie called Lajja with this really great dance scene performed by Madhuri Dixit. I don't know how else to describe this song other than just pure fun.

Alex's Pick
I was watching "Someday (I Will Understand)" and I noticed that this is the last video that we see Britney Spears in her true form - a quirky pop princess that sang beautiful cheesetastic songs. This song wasn't necessarily a hit being that it debuted on her show Chaotic. Remember that hot mess? I wish I didn't.

Sexy People

2009-04-05T15:52:00.001-04:00

We all have our share of embarrassing Sears' Portraits that we've attempted to burn and/or steal and hide from our parents wall. You know that saying, "One day we'll look back and laugh?" Well today is that day.

At Sexy People you can submit your, your grandmother's, your brother's, or any one else's embarrassing pictures from the past. Maybe they had a mullet in '87 or some torn acid wash jeans in '92. Or maybe, like Tom over here on your left, it's just plain sad. Honestly, the less attractive the better.

Submit your mom's prom pic at www.sexypeople-blog.com

-M

Throwback Thursdays: Aaliyah

2009-04-02T23:00:00.001-04:00

Since we slacked on last weeks throwback Thursday we have a double whammy for you. Totally didn't see that coming, I know.

I love Aaliyah and I can't believe it's been 8 years since she died. I think her and Tupac are chilling somewhere in New Mexico where no one knows about their secret love. This song will forever be my jam and I want those leather pants.

Notice a young Mark Ronson on the turntables.

This song is one of Aaliyah's first and definitely one of her best. I still jam to it, especially after finding out a guy you're talking to has a girlfriend. You can contemplate whether or not to tell her while Aaliyah croons.

All I do is party!

2009-04-01T12:49:00.005-04:00

I am so excited for Friday that I am playing MSTRKRFT's new CD Fist Of God to death. It is going to be absolute insanity and it's the perfect way to kick off my weekend. If you're in New York City you must come to MSTRKRFT/The Bloody Beetroots show. It will be one of the best shows you'll see all year and you can meet this fellow BH. We can chat, smoke cigarettes, talk about music and our existence on earth, you know any typical Friday night conversation. Here's a preview for what I'm about to experience. I hope you can join me on this trip.

-A

(photo courtesy of Nicky Digital)

College Hill: South Beach

2009-03-31T09:43:00.000-04:00

I LOVE College Hill. Yes, it's a horrible Real World knockoff on a low budget network (you know it's true), but it has got to be the most hilarious show I've seen all last week.

Last season was great - where else are you gonna see a guy rapping about making someone's "Booty Talk?" - but this season they're in Miami, my neck of the woods, where drama lives and breathes. Sure, the Real World may have a transsexual and a closeted Mormon, but they sure as hell didn't have a big gay bitch-out within the first ten minutes of the show. And they definitely didn't have a sad, clingy girl ironing a guy's clothes after only knowing each other for less than 24 hours. Plus, I went to the same high school as the "biracial and bisexual" girl, Allison, so that's fun to watch.

Tonight, there's gonna be some serious drama involving a co-ed shower, a pool stick, and sweet, entertaining tears. Looks like someone's going to get kicked off...

Watch (and love) College Hill: South Beach tonight @ 10 on BET.

-M

Songs of the Week: Ratatat & Kings of Leon

2009-03-30T22:15:00.005-04:00

Monica's Pick
Ratatat is coming to town and while I don't have tickets, I'm staying positive that I'll get there by listening to Classics on repeat. There's always one song off the album that grabs me and currently, Loud Pipes is it. Some indie rapper needs to sample this -- I mean Kid Cudi already sampled Tacobel Canon

Alex's Pick
I love Kings of Leon and this song is perfect. It's sultry and sexy and it's giving me dirty thoughts for this Friday (that's for another post). I can see why they're the hot band of the moment.

Full song available here.

Slacking

2009-03-29T22:46:00.003-04:00

Yeah we've been slacking this week. Can you blame us? We're college students.

So to make up for the lack of updates, here's all the posts we would've had this week in one.

- Shia LaBeouf coming home to a nice little birthday "surprise."

- The new trailer for Spike Jonze's adaptation of everyone's favorite childhood book Where the Wild Things Are (you know you wanna see this).

- A hungry Pharrell Williams attempting to entertain soulless McDonald's workers in France.

- And here's a clip from Martin for nostalgia's sake. Best part's at 1:45.

In other news, big things are coming up on UBH, so stay tuned.

-M

Songs of the Week: Violent Femmes & Jamie Foxx

2009-03-23T18:25:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
If you've watched any TV in the last week, this song has been embedded in your brain courtesy of the constant Adventureland commercials. Now, not only did I just have to download the song, but I also really wanna see Adventureland next weekend. I guess advertising works.

Alex's Pick
I can't get away from this song which I don't particularly mind. It's catchy but I love this song because the video is wtf worthy. Ron Howard, Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest Whitaker and Samuel L. Jackson at the club? Count me in.

Things That Need to Die: Bring It On Sequels

2009-03-22T20:06:00.000-04:00

About ten years ago, I went to Target and bought Bring It On on VHS. My friends and I would recite the cheers in the middle of sixth grade English class. It was cute and funny and I still watch it from time to time.

Now, ten years later, they're still churning out straight to DVD sequels and each one seems to get progressively worse than the last. It's already bad enough E! fills up their empty time slots with Bring It On: All or Nothing, which has got to be one of the most apologetically racist movies that I've ever had the displeasure of seeing. And I've been avoiding the fourth sequel, Bring It On: In It to Win It, like the plague ever since I read about the movie's allusions to West Side Story. (Jets vs. Sharks? Seriously?)

And now there's a fifth -- Bring It On: Fight to the Finish.

"I don't speak Taco Bell menu." Still relying on racial jokes I see. You stay classy, Hollywood.

-M

Throwback Thursdays: The Parent Trap

2009-03-19T21:50:00.002-04:00

As I'm sure you're very well aware of, actress Natasha Richardson died yesterday after a skiing accident in Canada. In honor of her, I've decided to dedicate this week's Throwback Thursday to the first time I and many others my age met Natasha: almost 11 years ago in The Parent Trap.

I remember being in awe of her style, beauty and presence. Even as a 10 year old, you could just see how undeniably classy she was. Her death came so sudden and there are no words to describe what a sad tragedy it is.

R.I.P. Natasha Richardson.

-M

3OH!3

2009-03-18T16:30:00.005-04:00

Lieutenant Dangle has his own band?

Now ever since i've seen 3Oh!3's video on Fuse I can't get them out of my head. It's probably because they're area code is dangerously close to my own (305 what up!) but 303 is the area code of their hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Yes...Colorado, Oh Toto I don't think we're in Miami anymore.

They are the lovechild of Ludo and Say Anything(ugh). Don't Trust Me is a fun music video with a hint a douche bag and semi witty lyrics. There is no plot to the video besides lets try on all the outfits in the costume department and smash some shit.
Some of my favorite lyrics include:
Tell your boyfriend if he said he’s got beef
that I’m a vegetarian, and I ain't fucking scared of him.
and
Shush girl
Shut your lips
Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips.

Now even I find that in poor taste.

They just finished touring Europe with Katy Perry. How..fitting.

Harsh Amanda

-A

Songs of the Week: Gabriella Cilmi & Right on Dynamite

2009-03-16T21:36:00.000-04:00

Monica's Pick
Gabriella Cilmi is one of those VH1 ~You Oughta Know~ artists. Only she isn't some adult alternative Colbie Caillat-sound alike. The drums in this song is enough to make me love it. Her album comes out in the US tomorrow, by the way.

Alex's Pick

I was reading New York Magazine with Kate Moss on the cover when I saw a review on Greenpoint's Right on Dynamite which Lizzy Goodman describes as The Strokes if everybody did shrooms instead of cocaine. I couldn't find a more accurate description of them. They're performing this week at The Annex so be there or be square?

Throwback Thursdays: Smilez & Southstar

2009-03-12T17:01:00.001-04:00

Where do you even start? Everything from their names to the song itself is just so...indescribable. All you can do is shake your head. Mostly because you know you liked it back in '02. Don't lie.

And tell me they didn't remind you of the "Hip Hop Dalmatians" from Brown Sugar.
Just replace the fur coats with track suits.

Bonus throwback!: They sampled the song from Marvin Gaye & Diana Ross' "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)," which is the jam.

Aaaand let's not forget disgraced rapper Ja Rule also sampled the same song that exact same year. So bad, it should be it's own post.

-M

LJ Secret

2009-03-12T14:22:00.000-04:00

Love PostSecret but wish you could read people's deepest darkest secrets daily instead of every Sunday? Well now you can. LiveJournal has their own version of Post Secret which is basically secrets from 14 year olds who get rejected from Post Secret because they're secrets aren't really secrets. Sounds kind of mean but it brings the lawlz.

I'm sorry, that's funny.

-A

Hey Girl

2009-03-11T13:52:00.007-04:00

Had a bad day? Ryan Gosling is here to help. At Fuck Yeah! Ryan Gosling, you can pretend you're having an unhealthy pretend relationship with the charming Mr. Gosling. He'll listen to your problems, make you laugh, and turn you on. But most of all, he'll give you that pick-me-up you need, girl.

They also have Fuck Yeah! Anne Hathaway...for whatever reason.

-M

Songs of the week: Cat Power & Muse

2009-03-09T12:53:00.005-04:00

Monica's Pick
Cat Power is kind of hit or miss for me. There are songs of hers that kind of blend into the background and don't strike a cord. Then there are songs where you have to stop what you're doing, close your eyes, and just listen. "Sea of Love" is one of those songs.

Alex's Pick
Anyone who knows me knows that I have an unhealthy relationship with Muse. Not one of those relationships where I will constantly shove songs and Muse-isms down your throat but pretty damn close. Maybe it's the anglophile in me but Muse makes amazing, larger than life songs which is why I thought it was appropriate that they were featured in The Watchmen trailer. This only makes me more excited to see the film.

Fun Fact: Matthew Bellamy wrote this song about Tony Blair.

Sleeveface

2009-03-08T12:16:00.001-04:00

Hello, is it Mrs. Robinson you're looking for?
Yeah, corny.
I bet you've done it before - put your dad's Bob Marley record in front of your face and taking a picture for a laugh. How original. Well now, you can kill a few hours looking through sleeve faces all over the world in one place: the aptly named Sleeveface. There you'll find a few super creative ones: Richie Hawtin, Sonny Clark, Bonnie Tyler and the About a Boy soundtrack to name a few. And a few that are...gross and uncalled for. Ok, the last one was kinda funny.

Pick up some records at your local thrift store and go crazy at http://www.sleeveface.com

-M

Dim Mak Night featuring Steve Aoki

2009-03-07T16:30:00.006-05:00

Last friday night was just another night of me watching music videos. Jen and I had heard that Steve Aoki was going to be djing at Webster Hall and we had planned to go but I was feeling pretty lazy and I was contemplating just staying in bed. But Jen kicked my ass out of bed and we went. After bullshit at the door I learned two things.

1. Don't ever call back a "promoter" who promised to get you in for free. They will not stop calling you for the next three days.
2.Dont rely on what you read online. Always rsvp online and buy your tickets online.

We get inside and Webster Hall has three levels. Underground they have 80s and indie remixes with the hottest go go dancers. I spent the first few hours down there. Absolutely awesome. The main level is mostly rap and top hits and it was pretty cool in there except we kept getting humped at any random moment. Shit son I was just walking please get off my leg. We finally got to the top floor which is what I like to refer to as heaven. (See what I did there?) My God was waiting for me there, Steve Aoki. He was amazing and honestly there are no words to describe how awesome he is live. He is a fucking ball of energy and interacts with the crowd so well. You must see him live.

All photos courtesy of CarolineFM and TheCultureOfMe

Money Shot.

-A

Robot Chicken

2009-03-06T16:59:00.002-05:00

I've been laughing my ass off to this clip with Kathleen so if you see us out and about you'll see us randomly say "I'm just me!" with a big grin. This got started when Jen, Kathleen and I were having our 90s cheesetastic music party while doing homework and I played Hilary Duff and Jen wasn't feeling it at all so we had this discussion about her and that brought up the robot chicken clip. Seth Green is a comedic genius.

Yes I am a sick fuck in case you were wondering.

Nick Hoult finds Anne Frank a laughing matter.

-A

Throwback Thursdays: Mariah Carey

2009-03-05T01:47:00.006-05:00

I don't care what anyone says. If you were a preteen in the 90s then you listened to Mariah Carey and you loved it. I remember watching this video when I was 8 and wishing I could be a sexy spy like her while I was in my training bra. Mariah was on top and now she's...Mrs. Cannon. Yeah, I know that's really weird. Anyway this week's jam is Honey. My favorite part of the video is the Eddie Griffin cameo. Oh, Eddie Griffin...

-A

Songs of the Week: Cage & Lady Gaga

2009-03-02T22:01:00.000-05:00

Monica's Pick
Cage is fucked up. That would probably be your first thought if you've ever listened to any one song by him or read about his life. His music is kinda like a series of 4 minute horror movies, and I don't watch horror movies. However, when I heard Cage-superfan Shia LaBeouf was directing the video for his new single I Never Knew You, I decided to check it out. First listening to it, I thought to myself, "Oh, a nice little love song. That's different." Then I got to the last verse and just thought, "Oh." Still, I can't get this song out of my head and find myself replaying it over and over. I guess haunting would be the perfect way to describe it. Enjoy Cage's creepiness.

Alex's Pick
I've been in dance mode all week and I don't even know why. I guess I'm just super pumped that I get to see Lady Gaga at the end of the month. I've even begun a check list to be prepared for the concert.
-Blonde wig (bonus points if it includes a hair bow)
-Shades
-Control top pantyhose
-Anything from American Apparel

Throwback Thursday: LL Cool J

2009-02-26T23:15:00.005-05:00

This was the jaaaaam...on the playground. Ok, so I was like 6 when this song came out but LL Cool J was so hot back then. In the House was on, he was on the radio every 30 minutes, and I just wanted him to grab my prepubescent body with his rippling biceps and take me away in his Lexus. But damn, how sad is it that it took me almost 15 years to realize how corny LL Cool J was?

Then, you let your dress fall down to the floor
I kissed you softly and you yearned for more
We experienced pleasure unparallel
Into an ocean of love we both fell
Swimming in the timeless currents of pure bliss
Fantasies interchanging with each kiss
Undying passion unites our souls
Together we swim until the point of no control

Boy, stop.
Be sure to check out the Dapy store LL Cool J walks in front of at the 2:01 mark while he talks on his big ass flip phone.

-M

BlastBlack from the Past

2009-02-25T21:25:00.007-05:00

Have you guys been watching Black to the Future? If you haven't I'm gonna need to shut down the computer and turn on the TV cause you have been missing some quality television (well, as quality as a VH1 series can get). The premise is basically I Love the '70s, '80s, '90s, & '00s wrapped up in a scrumptious dark chocolate shell. Sounds like VH1 is trying to get it's Black History Month contribution in, but you can't even be mad. Not only is it making me like David Allen Grier for some reason, but it's bringing back all the shit I forgot such as 227, Mark Curry (where has he been?) and the wonderful world of blaxploitation (I was rolling at "There's no justice, there's just us...brother"). Plus, dude from This Week in Blackness is on it.

I mean...it's better than For the Love of Ray J.

-M

Edit: In other news, why in the hell are they showing The Matrix 2 on BET? They just don't know how to act.

Songs of the week: A.R. Rahman & Lily Allen

2009-02-23T00:00:00.001-05:00

Monica's Pick
This pick is in honor of the eight Oscars Slumdog Millionaire won at last night's Academy Award, including Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song. Even if you've never seen the movie, you can't deny the energy in this song. Just try to listen to this without bouncing in your seat. Don't hurt yourself.

Alex's Pick
Lily Allen is one fierce bitch. She defends herself against Perez Hilton, supports ONTD (hi lily!), and has rad style. Don't lie, you totally want to be friends with her, if not her. I really didn't think much of her new album at first glance but I took a listen to it and I'm amazed. She's been working hard and is putting out good quality music. My new favorite song and potential ring tone is Everyone's At It.

Chris Brown is officially deleted

2009-02-21T22:19:00.000-05:00

I've been a bit reluctant to bring up the whole Chris Brown/Rihanna scandal just because there was so little information and I am one of those naive people that actually believes in the whole "innocent before proven guilty" things.

However, after the pictures of Rihanna's bruised face surfaced on TMZ (which I really don't wanna post), I really can't support anything Chris Brown. It's not like I was a huge fan (as you can see above, I had a grand total of 4 of his songs) but I can't have Poppin come on my iPod and actually sit and enjoy it without feeling like the biggest hypocrite. So Chris Brown's deleted, erased, removed, dead -- both on my iTunes and in my thoughts

Hope you'll do the same.

-M

Kanye does it again

2009-02-18T17:00:00.006-05:00

As cocky as he is, I have to give credit where credit is due. He's ahead of the game and just when you thought you knew what was coming next he throws a curve ball. I love this video and while it may give you the same side effects as being on a roller coaster or a fun house the end result is mind blowing. Kanye is here to stay, he may even be the next Prince*.

This post is brought to you by the original Heartbreak...hotel

Oh the 90s was too good to me.

*Prince is not happy with this news.

-A

Fiercest Baby Alive

2009-02-18T14:58:00.004-05:00

We still don't have a name, but thanks to Afrikan Boy, we now have a picture of M.I.A.'s baby boy (born last Wednesday). I hope Afrikan Boy didn't get in trouble for presenting this super gorgeous bundle of joy to the world. I didn't know newborn babies were capable of having that much hair.

-M

Dead and Gone

2009-02-17T21:58:00.007-05:00

I don't take death well. I had a dream last week that I was filming a movie with Shia Labeouf and my fellow black hottie, Monica. I had a bad take and the director gave me a few minutes to collect my thoughts so I can do the scene again. Monica was trying to be supportive to shake off my nerves but as I looked away I saw Chris Simmonds, he was trying to talk to me to help me but all I could do was cry. I woke up crying.

I was not the nicest person to Chris. I was a stupid freshmen in high school and I thought I was better than him and I wasn't. He was better than me because he was always himself and all he wanted was people who accepted him and by the time I realized this it was too late to do anything about it. I always try to be a better person but now I owe it to him and to myself.

Last winter break I went to Ashley's house and reconnected with people I haven't seen in a while and we all played Taboo and I had Jenny on my team and she was so radiant and had the most beautiful smile, I was so happy to have her on my team. I had so much fun that night and little did I know that I would never see Jenny again. I'm too young to be losing friends and it makes me realize how fragile life is and how we need to appreciate everyone around us.

T.I has a new video for his single Dead and Gone. It is dedicated to his assistant Philant Johnson who was killed in 2006 after an altercation at one of T.I's show which resulted in a shooting, three people were injured but Johnson was killed. The first thing T.I says in the video is "What matters more than the mistakes you make is what you're able to learn from them." Trust me I've learned.

-A

Jimmy Brooks is growing up

2009-02-15T23:09:00.001-05:00

I've been watching Degrassi for a good five years. Jimmy Brooks has always been one of my favorite characters. I'm not sure if Mr. Aubrey "Drake" Graham has left Degrassi and acting for good, but it seems like he's really focusing exclusively on his hip hop/r&b. Yeah, he's been out doing the music thing for a couple years now, but I've always felt his shit was mostly only popular with Degrassi fans and adolescent girls who probably listen to way too much Bobby Valentino. Lately though he's been getting more and more play. When the jock I went to high school with is leaving numerous status updates saying Drake is making him feel "like his swag jus got turned up," you know he's getting big.

Recently he dropped his third mixtape So Far Gone.

It's definitely better than what I expected. It's very eclectic from singing over Peter Bjorn & John and my girl Lykke Li to cocky rhymes with Lil Wayne. Needless to say, it's hot. Good from start to finish.

Be sure to download the mixtape off Drake's official blog.

Album: Drake - So Far Gone

-M

Songs of the Week: Lykke Li & Robin Thicke

2009-02-15T12:00:00.006-05:00

Monica's Pick
I first saw Lykke Li at the 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards rapping to A Tribe Called Quest and I just had to find out about this girl. She's a cute little Swedish girl who makes bad ass pop music. And no, I have no idea how to pronounce her name.

Full song available here.

Alex's Pick
I didn't think Robin Thicke could get any sexier but he did. He cleaned up from his bike riding though New York days. The melody of this song is just sultry, inviting, leaving me wanting more and his voice accompanies this song so perfectly. I imagine being in the beautiful countryside in a big house with my beau and this song playing losing track of time being engulfed with each other. I suppose that's my dreamworld.

F*** My Life

2009-02-14T15:27:00.002-05:00

Had a bad Valentine's Day? Just experienced the most embarrassing moment of your life? Head over to fmylife.com and share your sad, amusing pain. Join the painfully awkward ranks of:

Today, my girlfriend dumped me proclaiming she wanted someone more like her "Edward". I asked her who Edward was. She held up a copy her "Twilight" book. She was talking about a fictional vampire. FML
and
Today, I was eating ice cream and I noticed some on my jeans so I wiped it off with my finger and licked it. It was bird shit. FML

Sure, 60% of them are probably fake, but that doesn't make them any less funny. I'm thinking of sending one saying, "Today, while working at a liquor store, this goofy kid with glasses spilled a whole six pack of beer. When I asked if he did it, he said, "No. And you should really clean this up. Someone could really hurt themselves," and walked away. FML

See what I did there?

-M

Chester French is my new love

2009-02-12T17:15:00.006-05:00

We here at UBH are known for a few things: great taste in music, an infinite amount of pop culture knowledge, and beating off sketchy guys who follow us with a stick. Those guys are going to have to take a ticket and wait in line because this fellow black hottie's heart is taken by Chester French. Who is this great guy and why are you so jealous he caught this girl's eye?

Well, they're two Harvard grads who are going to take over the music world one song at a time. This band has made me really excited about music again. Everything was starting to sound repetitive and there was nothing out there that blew my mind until now. These guys are really passionate about their music and you can tell their songs are made with sweat, all nighters, and love. Their sound is so fresh and addicting that I've kicked my pill habit* but now I'm a Chester French fiend. I have to give a shout out to D.A who is a sweetheart and really takes time to talk to the fans and to me so D.A give this fellow hottie a call.

Make sure you pick up their album Love the Future when it comes out this spring. We all know I'll be in ecstasy when I get it. To get your quick fix check out She Loves Everybody.

*I don't really have a pill problem.

-A

Incredibad Listening Party!

2009-02-10T09:00:00.005-05:00

It's Lonely Island Day here at UBH! Time for all of you to log on to iTunes or get out to your nearest record store and BUY (I know...so 2001) Andy, Jorma, and Akiva's new album, Incredibad. The album has new songs with interesting guests(T-Pain, Julian Casblancas, Jack Black) along with old favorites(Natalie's Rap, Dick in a Box, Lazy Sunday).

Streaming isn't the same as owning. Go cop that album!

A DVD is included with the 19-track CD, featuring SNL hits like Lazy Sunday, Dick in a Box, and Jizz in My Pants. Too bad it doesn't include the video for "I'm On a Boat."

Enjoy! And have a joyous Lonely Island Day.

MP3s and UBH are done professionally

2009-02-07T12:54:00.005-05:00

Breaking news: We are being watched.

We received a cease and desist order from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), saying "that certain content in your blog infringes upon the copyrights of others" according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you'll notice, last week's Songs of the Week post was deleted by blogger. If you'll notice, however, our previous posts with the music of The Rapture, MSTRKRFT, Dead Man's Bones, Aqualung, etc., are still up.

This is all Jay-Z's fault.

So in order to not get completely fucked from some greedy record label, from now on our songs of the week will replace mp3s with streaming music from imeem.

Yes, we know. This is some bullshit. Don't you miss the old days when you can just go on Napster and download, say, Eminem's entire catalog. Don't lie. You know you used to.

To lift your spirits, here is something we all can appreciate: David After Dentist

-M

Happy Black History Month!

2009-02-03T22:46:00.004-05:00

I have reached that age where I can learn to appreciate my roots. Monica and myself come from different backgrounds and I think that makes us really special. My mother coming from a black and Italian background and my father being Grenadian, while Monica has some German in the midst of her Haitianess. Whatever you're made of, be proud. I will be spending this month watching Baldwin hills and shaking my head at the ideas of BET are just old shows MTV have canceled.

I want to take this time out to mention the other black presidents of America. Yes Barack is president now but he isn't the first.

Dennis Haysbert on 24. He can handle my country and my car insurance? Count me in.

Chris Rock in Head of State. Chris handled shit in this movie including his crazy ex-fiancee.

Barack you have a lot to live up to.

I digress to my real reason of posting so in honor of this month I leave you with Maya Angelou's Still I Rise:

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

-A

And all that jizz!

2009-02-03T09:08:00.008-05:00

Love The Lonely Island? Love SNL Digital Shorts? Love musical references? Love jizz? If you said yes to any of these questions, head on over to Kung Fu Nation and get your very own All That Jizz (in my pants) shirt.

C'mon babe, why don't we paint the town...

Also, check out The Lonely Island's other wonderfully original shirts. May I suggest the amazing "Charming" shirt, owned by yours truly.

Go spend your money at kungfunation.com

-M

Last Night's Party Douchebag

2009-01-28T15:43:00.006-05:00

Found a great little time waster. Head on over to sorry-mom.com and read i bang the worst dudes. With jems like I recently dated this guy who for 5 months would leave skid marks on my bed sheets every time he slept over. I never told him so I’d imagine that I’m not the only victim of his ASSault, how could you ever be bored.

How does it work? First, find some douche and take him home. After your disappointing night, find a picture of him on his Facebook and email it to Mom, telling her a little tidbit about the sad man you fell for. I keep reading pages and pages, hoping to find a guy I know and/or the entire cast of Tool Academy.

-M

Songs of the Week: The Rapture & White Rabbits

2009-01-25T00:53:00.003-05:00

Monica's Pick
It seems like I get all my fave new music from movies. I heard this one while watching the absolutely gorgeous Ian Somerhalder dance to it in The Rules of Attraction. I'm always a sucker for a good baseline. This is the type of song you play when trying to revive a dying party. Or when you're dancing alone in your room like I'm doing now.

MP3: The Rapture - Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks

Alex's Pick
I've recently taken a vow to go out to more concerts (three this semester isn't enough for me) and to my surprise I found out that White Rabbits are performing in 3 weeks at the Mercury Lounge. They played at SXSW last year and have received great reviews. So if anyone wants to meet this fellow black hottie, I will be near the stage dancing crazy and potentially grinding any nearby witnesses to this song. The energy in this song is undeniable which makes it one of my favorite songs.

MP3: White Rabbits - Kid On My Shoulders

Beyonce doesn't like to wear pants

2009-01-24T10:50:00.005-05:00

It might be the ~Sasha Fierce~ in her but I've noticed lately that Beyonce has a thing for not wearing pants. Channeling her inner jazzerciser she'd decided that she really likes leotards and wants everyone to know that yes, she has shaved down there. I wonder when her and Jay have sex if Sasha's a better lay. Probably.

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I can't believe she went all Waiting to Exhale on us. Someone got that Netflix.

-A

Goodbye Bush, Hello Obama

2009-01-20T12:00:00.002-05:00

Hope Obama's inauguration is as delicious for you as it is for us here at UBH.

Songs of the Week: múm & MSTRKRFT

2009-01-18T00:00:00.004-05:00

Every week, the hotties will share the songs they just couldn't get out of their heads so that it won't get out of yours.

Monica's Pick
I heard this on Monday while watching Wicker Park (which is NOT a thriller like the trailer makes it out to be) and just had to find out what it was. múm (pronounced moom) is an Icelandic electronic group, which confirms Iceland as the go-to country for stange, quiet, beautiful music.

MP3: múm - We Have a Map of the Piano

Alex's Pick
My friends and I have been listening to MSTRKRFT like crazy and luckily a few of my friends had the privilege of seeing them live. I was in delaware at that time so i'm super jealous. Listening to MSTRKRFT helps being away from New York and memories of us dancing like crazy in our dorm. So my song of the week is Metric's Monster Hospital (MSTRKRFT Remix).

MP3: Metric - Monster Hospital (MSTRKRFT Remix)

It's like the Internet! ...but not quite

2009-01-17T17:06:00.002-05:00

I was reading the St. Petersburg Times the other day and read a story on how the Australian government has proposed tighter restrictions on the internet. Wait, what? A democratic country is pushing one of the strictest Internet bans in all of the world? There is something about that that sounds so...wrong. What is with this censorship and does the government really think this bullshit is going to work?

This all started by a child advocacy group who wanted to eliminate the amount of child pornography on the internet and with this filter not only will it block child pornography but other information such as abortion and sex education, as well as slow browsing speeds by up to 86 percent. So for all the Aussies jacking it, expect a much slower climax or blue balls if you get frustrated. The country's largest internet provider, Telstra BigPong has declined the filter, but others have taken part and for the wrong reasons. Provider iiNet has signed on to prove the filter won't work and the Managing director Michael Malone said he would collect data to show the government "how stupid it is." This filter has spent 30.7 million of the taxpayers dollars.

Instead of installing this filter, why don't they use the money to attempt to stop child pornography from happening in the first place? I know it's a long shot but spending ridiculous amounts of money to "protect our children" blows my mind. Why is it every generation there is a group of crazy parents who believes that the world is coming to an end if their child says God in the State of Allegiance or if the Bratz dolls are wearing see through underwear? Don't buy it for your children. Quit making a fuss about things. I grew up all right and so did Monica. My mom didn't buy me CD's with parental advisory stickers on them but we still listened to Eminem behind their backs. I saw porn before I was 18...ok, way before I was 18 and it didn't make me any more fucked up than the next kid. Parents have to protect their child the best they can. Children will always be curious and go behind your back to try things out. Drugs, alcohol, sex? It's obtainable no matter what you do. So instead of ignoring your child by going to these meaningless meetings to try to bring the man down why don't you read your child a book? Or check their homework because they probably didn't do it. Unless you're in America and you're one of these right wing nuts who home schools their child to believe that global warming is a myth and that science is fake because in that case your child is fucked on account of you and that is a shame.

I give it 6 months before the Australian government realizes, "Oh shit, we're wasting a shit ton of money on something that is providing no results." Trust me, I've seen child porn (pictures) when i was 12 or 13 and it's sick and we don't want to see it so I doubt your child will want to see his or her classmate dressed like a airbrushed slut.

-A

Biggie Biggie Biggie

2009-01-16T15:02:00.004-05:00

Happy Biggie day! In honor of the release of Notorious, I bring you Hypnotize.

Diddy is a damn fool.

And the table dance that followed.

Enjoy!

-M

Breaking News: Ryan Gosling is even hotter

2009-01-11T13:19:00.013-05:00

On Christmas Day, L.A. based music promotion company, Echo Park Records, gave us the gift of Dead Man's Bones, a new band featuring Ryan Gosling aka Noah Calhoun aka Young Hercules, on piano and lead vocals. The video also features a bunch of kids, the Silver Lake Conservatory of Music Children's Choir, dressed in Halloween costumes. Creepy and delightful.

Check out Dead Man's Bones first single, "In the Room Where You Sleep."

He's certainly come a long way from the Mickey Mouse Club.

I wonder how many Jodeci songs he has on his iPod...

MP3: Dead Man's Bones - In the Room Where You Sleep (Wrap Party Live Version)
Bonus MP3: Ryan Gosling - Put Me in the Car

-M

A+B Conversation: The Real World

2009-01-10T22:26:00.005-05:00

Alex O. and Monica B. discuss winter vacation, The Real World: Brooklyn, and the douchebags that MTV inevitably introduce to the world.

A: Slackers never fails to make me smile.
B: Have you just been watching movies on your break?
A: That and Tyra, Ellen, The View and The Young and the Restless or One Life to Live. Can't remember which one. I go to the library when my mom comes home.
(Background: Poor Alex is currently in St. Petersberg, Fl with no cable television or internet and must go to the library to stay in touch with the rest of the world.)
B: Ew, The View. Did you see the new Real World online?
A: I didn't feel like watching it. If it's semi-good I'll watch it. I plan on watching Daddy's Girls. How was The Real World?
B: I didn't see it yet. It's gonna be on TV at 5ish. I heard good things. As long as there isn't another Sarah and Kim. I'll kill those bitches.
A: Uhh, is that the whole "don't get ghetto" thing? I don't remember names.
B: Yeah, basically.
A: I'm excited to see everyone's reaction to the he-she.
B: I heard two douches called her "it."
A: Oh man, now I have to watch.
B: I don't think they did it to her face though.
A: "I don't want to sleep in the room with it."
B: "It might rape me."
A: "Let's go have a protein shake."
B: "Let's get a fucking Red Bull, dude."
A: "You see that blonde girl over there? We're so gonna have sex tonight. She's gonna be all on my balls dude. My balls."
B: "In and around her mouth."
A: "Like a washing machine."

Trailer: I Love You, Man

2009-01-07T16:09:00.008-05:00

Ok guys. Holidays are over, school's back in session (at least for me) and its time to get off vacation and back on the blog. How was your holidays? Shitty? Me too.

Anyway, we here at UBH are super excited for one of the first decent looking comedies of 2009, I Love You, Man. This movie involves everything Alex and I love: Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, and Alex's future man, Jason Segel. Oh, and exploding high fives. We love that.

It's like a funny, kinda chick flicky, less dirty Judd Apatow flick, but without the Judd Apatow. I Love You, Man is due out March 20th.

Speaking of movies:

The Wackness is out on DVD. Great for all you hip hop fans. Or Drake and Josh enthusiasts.

-M

What is a playboy mouth?

2008-12-26T17:06:00.006-05:00

I've been listening to Lady Gaga non stop the past few weeks. As much as I wanted to despise her platinum blonde wigs, cubism inspired outfits and her dry humping stage antics, I cant. Her catchy beats and repeating chorus' and sexual lyrics got me hooked. Her album is decent and I plan to blast it throughout Miami when I arrive (t-minus 2 days). Check out an appearance from Chace Crawford because he is looking especially nice in his underwear. If you enjoy Poker Face i suggest you check out Just Dance and I Like It Rough.

-A

I said gotdamn!

2008-12-23T17:49:00.006-05:00

Barack Obama vacationing in Hawaii.

I see the Pres-Elect has been working on his fitness. Get it, Michelle.

-M

A+B Conversation: Keeping Up with the Joneses

2008-12-19T12:26:00.000-05:00

Alex O. and Monica B. discuss the awesomeness of Rashida Jones, Tupac, and hilariously sad pictures from the late '90s.

A: NOOOOOO! John Krasinski and Emily Blunt pictures. I wanted them to not be together. I wanted him to be like, "I've met her once at the Oscars and that's it. I've never even had lunch with her."
B: Show me.
A: http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/30730494.html
B: Would you rather him and Rashida? Cause that girl gets me mad with all the dudes she gets.
A: True. I want to be her so bad. Her dad's the shit, she went to Harvard for some bullshit major, her sister almost married Tupac...
B: Whhaaaaat?
A: Hmm?
B: Ok, Quincy and Harvard is whatever, but Tupac? So lucky. Well... not really.
A: Just really cool. Tupac my brother in law, coming over for Thanksgiving.
B: Teaching the philosophy of Thug Life.
A: Yeah, my kids need to know that. And she's stunning. And what is with her hair? It's like she has that nice hair. It always looks good.
B: "Later, Kidada dated Tupac Shakur who, incidentally, was on his way to pick her up when he was gunned down." Damn.
A: I'd be pissed. "I can't believe he stood me up blah blah. Oh wait..."
B: OMG best pic ever.

Bijou Phillips, Nicole Richie, and Kidada Jones
B: Rich girl party.
A: LOL
B: I bet they're singing along to some Ja Rule song.
A: So baby gurl put it on meeeeeeee.
B: What would i be without my baybeeeeeeeeh.
A: Damn, Quincy has a lot of kids.
B: I'm still staring at that pic. Too funny. Nicole Richie has a damn choker on.
A: With my 100 dollar weed shirt.
B: Watch it be Dior.

R.I.P Bettie Paige

2008-12-18T13:38:00.004-05:00

As I sit here packing my things at hotel in Washington D.C., I begin to think about my style choices. I'm no trend setter since all my clothes consist of shades of gray, black, white, and navy with the exception of my leopard dress. What prompted me to get this dress? While I was shopping away with some long overdue payback money, I decided I needed to get something that expressed my sexuality, femininity, and would make anyone's head turn in a room. So I opted for the extremely short, cleavage bearing dress. It was as if Forever 21, American Apparel, and a local zoo had a baby and out came my dress. I realized that the culture I've been exposed to made me pick this dress. I channeled my inner Bettie Paige in hopes of seducing a random stranger and later taking him to my secret love dungeon. She has inspired me to be comfortable with my body which is probably why I walk around half naked in my dorm and at home. There is nothing wrong with channeling your inner sex kitten and I thank Bettie Page for that. It is sort of tragic that she went through such an awful time in her life being schizophrenic and all but I will remember the Bettie Paige that I was first introduced to, that inspired me to vamp it up once in a while. Now if I can only get myself out of the house in that dress instead of wearing it inside by myself.

-A

Happy birthday, my little Nazi!

2008-12-16T14:30:00.000-05:00

So a ShopRite in Pennsylvania refused to personalize a birthday cake for a 3 year old. Why? They named the boy Adolf Hitler Campbell.

Really? REALLY? OK, fuck the cake for a minute. Let's talk about why in the hell you would name your kid not just Adolf, but Adolf Hitler. I can't even wrap my mind around this. By all means, cut through the bullshit and be honest and upfront with your racism, but damn, that kid will never be able to make it in the real world. What if he goes through some life changing moment like Edward Norton in American History X and ends up not hating minorities. Or what if he falls in love with a black girl à la Neo Ned? Poor kid's gonna have to live in his little white nationalist bubble forever.

Wanna know what's worse? Little Adolf's baby sister is named JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell. I know.

I think I might name my first born son Malcolm Huey Black Panther Cracker Killer Farrakhan. Level things out.

-M

Bush stays ducking haters

2008-12-14T16:16:00.001-05:00

So I'm chilling in my room, listening to Gnarles Barkley, when my aunt bursts in on her cell phone, laughing, and telling me to turn to CNN. "Good news...er...bad news," she said as I turned on the TV. That's when I see President Bush ducking shoes. SHOES! I don't think I've ever witnessed anything more bizarre happen to the president since he fell off his Segway. I'm more surprised it took about 8 years for somebody to actually throw anything at Bush, let alone a shoe.

"This is a farewell kiss, dog!"
Iraqis don't play that.

The funniest thing to me about the whole thing is Bush's face. No matter what, he always seems to have this look on his face that is part bewildered/part amused. I bet if someone threw shoes at Obama he'd be like, "Now-now-now hold on there, uhh, sir. Let's, uhhh, be cool here."

-M

I'll Put A Spell On You

2008-12-10T17:53:00.000-05:00

I have been a fan of Aqualung for a while and how could you not be a fan? His music is simply beautiful. Theres no hidden message, no bullshit, just beauty in it's rawest form. As much as I enjoy Nine Inch Nails for angry, choke me harder sex, Aqualung is true baby making music. Matt Hales is also easy on the eyes which is always a plus and looks a lot like my optometrist. I should double check to make sure Aqualung isn't my eye doctor because I don't think he's certified. I leave you with Strange and Beautiful. I love the use of lighting in this video.

MP3: Strange & Beautiful (I'll Put a Spell On You)

-A

A+B Conversation: Tragic Mulattos

2008-12-07T22:14:00.000-05:00

Alex O. and Monica B. discuss Mariah Carey's role as the sad multiracial orphan girl trying to make it big in the ~~Oscar-nominated~~ feature, Glitter.

A: Why does Mariah love playing the tragic mulatto? She loves that shit.
B: So that other tragic mulattos know they're not alone.
A: Like Hilary Banks?
B: Especially her.
A: I should have gotten Glitter for you as a Christmas gift so we could have discussed the epic moments in that movie. It was gold.
B: Like Showgirls and Honey...but for tragic mulattos.
A: I'm sensing a new themed movie night.
B: "Girls who just wanna dance!"
A: I can't think of anymore.
B: "Girls who wanna make it big but just can't brush off those haters."

The Lonely Island

2008-12-07T13:11:00.005-05:00

The comedy trio from Los Angeles who now works at SNL have made a new digital short for their song "Jizz in My Pants". The video is hilarious and I was afraid that they were never going to make anything close to their other hilarious skits such as Dear Sister, Lazy Sunday and Dick in a Box. They have also made awesome skits called The 'Bu and their very short lived show Awesometown which you can check out in our link area. Akiva also directs videos for We Are Scientists as well as Hot Rod so check out his sick skills. Jizz in My Pants is from their debut album Incredibad coming out Feburary 10. Monica and I have even given each other TLI shirts for special occasions. The gift that keeps on giving. I'm going to be wearing my Akiva shirt today while singing "Jizz in My Pants".

A few fun facts about this TLI/video:
- Akiva who directs all the digital shorts makes an appearance as the DJ. Hot arm warmers, Kiv.
- Jorma has made other appearances in Gnarls Barkley's "Who's Gonna Save My Soul", Hot Rod, and Role Models
- The cinema in the video is a few blocks away from my dorm. I saw Wristcutters there.
- Justin Timberlake, Molly Sims and Jamie Lynn Sigler are in the video as well.

-A

Guys, step up your game.

2008-12-05T21:04:00.001-05:00

I don't know whether I'm laughing because it's accurate or because it's so ridiculous. Personally, I'm a Smirnoff type of gal. This shit is straight out of The Boondocks. This guy is Riley on his game.

Are you dazzled?

2008-12-04T21:49:00.000-05:00

As much as I hate to admit it, I am. I've been hearing about Twilight since Samantha was waiting in line to get Breaking Dawn. I bought the first book not expecting much and I was hooked. I watched the movie with no expectations and in fact laughed at the preteens and moms in their Twilight gear they bought from Hot Topic. If you go into the movie with an open mind, you'll love it. I saw it more as a comedy because you honestly can't take the movie seriously.

Robert Pattinson was the highlight of this movie. As embarrassing as this is I have fallen for RPatzz. He is a talented actor which isn't really displayed that well in Twilight. He's a decent musician: check out his song Let Me Sign off the Twilight album along with Paramore, Muse, and Radiohead so you know it's awesome. Based off his interviews, he doesn't seem to be taking any of this Twilight craze seriously and his laugh is infectious. He's my type of guy. Check out this interview from Access Hollywood where they talk about his numerous marriage proposals. I am completely dozzled.

That's the end of my shameless twilight plug.

-A

ETA: I'm Monica and I do not approve of this message.

Where in the world is Ann Coulter?

2008-12-02T09:02:00.000-05:00

I must have been so overwhelmed by "hope" and "change" that I forgot all about everyone's favorite faaaaar right-winger, Ann Coulter. In such a long, dragged out, mudslinging election, you'd think Ms. Coulter would come out and play. Maybe call Obama a Muslim or McCain a secret liberal, throw out a few racial slurs, or at least come out and praise the new anti-gay props that passed in California and Florida. But no, nothing. She's completely M.I.A. She's done the one thing no one thought she could do: shut the fuck up. I mean sure, she's recently had her jaw broken and mouth wired shut according to Page Six(liberal back alley attack, perhaps?), but that was post-election. Where has she been throughout '08? Maybe a roving gang of socialists have her locked up in a basement somewhere, torturing her with clips from Barack Obama rallies and Will.I.Am videos.

Or maybe she's just building a momentum before she drops her new book, Guilty: Liberal Victims and Their Assault On America, Obama bashing included. There's the Ann we all know and love to hate.

Truth be told, I sorta miss her and her antics. She made politics fun in a sick kinda way. I guess until the book drops and she makes her PR rounds, we'll have to stick with good ole Palin for awhile.

-M

Oh...Hey there, Vampire Weekend

2008-11-21T16:54:00.000-05:00

Last night I gave up watching The Office (new episodes Thursdays at 9) to volunteer at Witness' 4th annual Focus for hange benefit. Before I talk about who I saw there I want to give some information about the organization. Witness is an organization which gives video cameras to people in 3rd world countries to document social injustices happening in their country so they can give it to people who can make a difference. It's amazing and I was happy to be a part of this event. I was working the registration desk and I glanced at the guest list and was amazed at the people that were going to be there and that I was also going to see Vampire Weekend for free.
I was munching on grapes when Maggie Gyllenhaal passed by me. She is tall, and gorgeous in person and was fashionably late but only stayed for about 15 minutes. Jill Hennessy from Crossing Jordan was there and so was Rob Thomas? Yeah, I know. I signed in Matt Pinfield, remember him? MTV VJ? Barely. Our scenario went like this.

Me: Hi, your name please?
Matt: Matt Pinfield.
Me: *shuffling through papers* Hmm... Pimfield?
Matt: No, Pinfield.
Me: *shuffling through papers* I don't see you, maybe you're under as guest?
Matt: *looking confused*
Me: Hmm... no, not under as a guest. Let me check again. Pinfield, right? Oh, here you are. You are table 24. Have a nice night.
Matt: Thank You
Erin: You know who that was right?
Me: Yeah.

PR Photos

I was chatting with an adorable gay guy there with his boyfriend. He complimented me on my septum piercing and told me about him getting to travel all over the world with his beau for free and coming to the event because he didn't feel like cooking dinner. Before Kathleen and I knew it, it was 10 and Vampire Weekend was performing. They were amazing, one of the best live bands I've ever heard. We danced our asses off before leaving in a rush so we wouldn't have to clean up. So what have we learned today kids? Don't pay 30 bucks to see a band when you can volunteer and see them for free.

-A

Welcome!

2008-11-18T16:28:00.001-05:00

I guess we can officially start this thing. We have been waiting to do this for a while and have just been too busy with school/work/ONTD. This blog is more for keeping up with each other and post funny, interesting, random things we see online and from Miami and New York, but it is open for the general public as well. I mean it's online so how could it not be shared with the whole world... I digress. If you were wondering our title is from Mean Girls (yes i know, Tina Fey is amazing) and to start things off I think I should share a little Kevin G and the Power of Three.

-A