The Week That Was
I tried to Google a picture of Miley Cyrus for this article, and the first four pages of results were pictures of teens who may or may not be Miley Cyrus taking semi-nude photos of themselves. This is precisely why safe search is always turned off on my Google.
Friday: Danger Mouse is really living up to his name these days. I mean, what’s more dangerous (or mousy?) than starting a side project with a member of the Shins AND producing the latest Black Keys album? Absolutely nothing. Well…considering he produced that duo’s last album, producing their upcoming effort Brothers is a pretty safe move. So basically, I now think that Danger Mouse should start being more dangerous. Until then, check out the album when it debuts on May 18.
Saturday: So everyone’s heard of that ridiculous thing that happened in Mississippi, yeah? How Constance McMillen’s school in Itawamba County’s school would rather cancel their prom than let her attend with her girlfriend? Well, technically, they said that the two could attend together, but they could not dance or hold hands. Thankfully, several people and organization have come to McMillen’s aid—most recently, Ellen DeGeneres. She had the teen on her show on Friday, and presented her with a check for $30,000 from the website Tonic.
Sunday: Alice in Wonderland won the box office war again this week with a haul of $34.5 million, edging out Diary of a Wimpy Kid ($21.8 million) and The Bounty Hunter ($21 million). Ugh. I’m bored just by writing that sentence. Can we get summer blockbusters soon? Please?
Monday: Teehee. This Reuters headline made me do just that when I saw it: “Miley Cyrus mentors ‘American Idol’ singers.” What advice could she possibly give them? Wear more cutoff denim shorts? Have a creepy dad that made one AMAZING song back in the day? Utilize stripper poles while at award shows? Shit like this almost makes me want to watch American Idol. That’s a big almost.
Um, I totally thought that The Dead Weather was just something that Alison Mosshart and Jack White did because they were bored in a room together once. Apparently, they’re already coming out with a new album! Huzzah! Sea of Cowards is rumored to be dropping on May 7.
Can I get a “what, what!” for some M.I.A. festival dates? What if I promise to never write “Can I get a ‘what, what!” again? Deal. She’ll be performing at HARD Fest in both New York and L.A., London’s Underage Festival, and a festival in Norway. C’MON, LOLLAPALOOZA APPEARANCE.
Tuesday: I was crazy excited to see that New Pornographers were set to embark on a massive North American tour in May. Now, I’m inconsolable. Why? NO CHICAGO DATE. Seriously, Pornographers? You guys are going to be in Madison, Milwaukee, AND Columbus? Don’t you have to drive through Chicago at some point? This makes no sense. However, if you’re any other major city in the continental U.S./Canada, have fun seeing an awesome band this summer.
Wednesday: OK, my New Pornographers sadness has been slightly alleviated by news of upcoming releases by two fantastic bands—The Gaslight Anthem will be dropping American Slang on June 15, and CocoRosie offers Grey Oceans on May 11. Oh, and let’s be happy about a free live Phoenix album, OK?
Thursday: This is the week
of releases, I guess. Hey, I’m not complaining! David Cross (TOBIAS
FUNKE!!!) is releasing his third comedy album/second DVD (Bigger
and Blackerer) on May 25.
Posted by Alyssa Vincent, Alyssa Vincent on Mar 26, 2010 @ 12:00 am
