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The Situation and The Stars

Schiano — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:32:31 +0000

I know, I know, we’re stretching it with this one, but Dancing with the Stars is music-related, no? Deal with it.

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is really milking his 15 minutes of fame (good for him, btw).

The latest might just be The Situation showing off some moves on ABC’s hit shot, “Dancing with the Stars.” E! Online is proclaiming it’s a done deal; he’s signed on for next season.

E! is comparing The Situation’s role on the show to that of last season’s Kate Gosselin — someone who will draw ratings and really stretch the demographics of the show. E! went on to say that the only difference would be people on set will probably like him. Zing!

My girl (just read over this wife, mmkay?) Audrina Patridge of “The Hills” will be on the next season, too. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is rumored to be joing as well.

The Various, August 2010

Schiano — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:39:54 +0000

Here are some topics I’ve been watching over as of late.

It’s looking like Wyclef Jean will, infact, announce his presidency campaign.

Lady Gaga has been nominated a record 13 times for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Videos? Artists are still creating these things? And people are still watching them?

Shit is hitting the fan with the Steven Tyler and American Idol rumors going around. Nigel Lythgoe is returning to the show and wants Paula to join him.

The Beach Boys threaten to sue Katy Perry for her, “I wish they all could be California Girls,” line.

Eminem is still leading the US Singles chart. How do you guys still like this depressive clown?

Some unreleased Michael Jackson songs will be released in the fall. Not exactly surprising.

Finally, a reason to watch MTV again

Sam — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:13:50 +0000

Everyone knows that MTV made the decision a long time ago to ditch actually showing music videos in favor of greased up guidos and about 300 shows about what it’s like to be a rich and/or pregnant teen. Hell, they even got rid of the “Music Television” tagline on their logo this year.

But wait, there is hope once again!

The New York Post is reporting that the seminal MTV show Beavis and Butt-head will be returning to the airwaves with all new episodes! The new episodes will still feature the boys as high-schoolers, but instead of flinging their cynical and moronic critiques at music videos from the 80s and 90s, their old cracked television will now feature current videos.

Some people might say that Beavis and Butt-head was the first step in MTV’s movement away from featuring music videos. That’s fair and it may be true. But couldn’t it also then be the first step in reversing that trend and leading the station closer to its origins? MTV is never going to be a 24/7 music video station again – the economics just don’t support it. But I’m sure they can get away with showing some, and if so, the return of Beavis and Butt-head is a sneakily awesome move in that direction.

And can you imagine what kind of comments those two will have while watching the “Alejandro” video?

-Sam

Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan Dies at 28

Schiano — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:04:12 +0000

James Owen Sullivan, or you may know him as Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, was found dead in his Southern California home yesterday, December 28th of 2009. The drummer, and back-up singer, for Avenged Sevenfold appeared to have died of natural causes according to a police statement.

Sullivan was just 28 years old. His band won the MTV Music Video Award for Best New Artist in 2006. Avenged Sevenfold released a statement on the group’s website.

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan.”

“Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time. Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. We love you.”