And here we all thought that the sass was real on Demi Lovato’s “Confident.”
Today, Demi’s collab with Jax Jones and Stefflon Don titled “Instruction” was released, and boy, I don’t think I wanna disobey!
Demi is basically boss lady on this track and I love every second of it.
To celebrate this amazing song, here’s some fan art of Demi by @londonhazz on Instagram. Look. At. Those. Lashes!
Check out some more of @londonhazz’s art and listen to “Instruction” here.
I had way too much fun watching the 58th Grammys on Monday night!
From the fashion to the presenter monologues, the show was definitely one to watch. LL Cool J hosted with his LL broach on the lapel of his suit jacket and several pieces of blindingly sparkling rings on his fingers.
Also, is it just me, or did everyone decide to show up with a haircut?! Taylor Swift went à la Anna Wintour, Sam Smith looked so much older with a closer shave, and Adele looked stunning with a shorter ‘do. Even the Lincoln Navigator commercial that showed during the Grammys featured Matthew McConaughey with shorter hair. WHAT IS THIS?!
Anyway, here were the performances that got me off the couch and on my feet throughout the evening.
1. Lionel Richie Tribute Medley, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Tyrese and others
You know you were alive before the new millenium when you get uber excited about hearing “Hello” and “Brick House.” I also really loved the suit Demi Lovato wore for her portion of the performance.
2. “I Can’t Feel My Face” and “In the Night” by The Weeknd
Gotta love seeing this crazy haired man perform!
3. “Love Yourself” and “Where Are U Now” by Justin Bieber
Loved the acoustic version of “Love Yourself.” Not sure how I feel about that cheetah jacket on the Biebs, though.
4. David Bowie Tribute Medley, Lady Gaga
Can we just stop for a second to appreciate how much effort she put into the aesthetics of this performance?! They couldn’t have picked a better person to do this tribute. Also, that robot keyboard is too cool.
5. “El Taxi” by Pitbull
Two words: SOFIA VERGARA. Boy, does Pitbull know how to close a show!
Drop whatever your doing right now and grab your craft scissors, because it’s time to jazz up that ugly Christmas sweater your planning to wear to the holiday party.
Demi Lovato blew minds at the Jingle Ball at Florida’s BB&T Center on December 18th with a super cool DIY reindeer sleigh crop top Christmas sweater paired with fishnets and a pair of high-waisted dance shorts.
“Sl(ay)eigh,” Demi. “Sleigh.”
The original Christmas sweater Demi is wearing is sold out, but here are some alternatives below, as well as places to find fishnets and dance shorts to complete the sassy look.
Sweater:
Fishnets:
3. Bebe, $10.00
Pants:
5. Dancewear Solutions, $15.95
If you need a little help with the DIY part of this mission, check out the YouTube video below.
If you knew me back in middle school, you’d know that I was one of those overly-obsessed “Nick chicks.” I was about 13 years old when I found out about the Jonas Brothers, and I loved Nick Jonas’ curly hair so much that I would dream of growing old with him and running my fingers through his hair when his curls turned gray.
Don’t judge me! Even Demi Lovato admits that he had the best Jo Fro!
Now that I’m older and I realize that I’m not actually going to marry a celebrity, I’ve calmed down about Nick, but he still has a special place in my heart—even though he doesn’t let his curls grow out anymore.
Nick Jonas turned 23 this week (September 16th), so I decided to dedicate this week’s Fan Art Fridays to him. This sketch of Nick I found on Deviant Art captures his curls just the way I like ’em.
View the original here.
It’s the end of October, and you know what that means…
Halloween and monthly favorites!
This month gave us a taste of the cold weather to come, but October’s pop culture and gossip was enough to warm us right back up!
Favorite News Articles
1. Demi Lovato is engaged. Who’s the lucky guy? A 5-year-old cutie named Grant!
2. Buzzfeed’s “35 Things That’ll Make You Reevaluate Your Entire Existence.” Best Buzzfeed list I’ve seen in a while!
3. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s baby girl Wyatt has arrived! Can you guess which baby pic is hers?
4. This kid totally photobombed a Las Vegas newscast. And it was divalicious.
5. Long lost bird returns to British owner speaking Spanish. That was a very educational four year disappearance!
6. Obama meets a jealous boyfriend at the polls. That’s gonna be a story to tell the kids.
Favorite Music
1. “Froot” by Marina and the Diamonds. Farewell, Electra Heart. I just love the ominous opera-like vocals and reference to Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Definitely looking forward to her next album!
2. “Numb” by Nick Jonas. Can’t say I’m not digging his new R&B vibe.
3. “Runaway (U & I)” by Galantis. These guys have mastered the art of baby chipmunk voices.
4. Hellbent by Mystery Skulls ft. Snowblood. Even though I wasn’t that impressed by the album, I really love this pre-released track!
Favorite Celebrity Instagrams
1. Grace and Chester are official. I don’t care if it’s not confirmed. Can they just skip to the engagement announcement already?!
2. Even though Sarah Jessica Parker got in so much trouble for this, I think it’s adorbs.
3. Sawyer Hartman in film noir. Spiffy.
4. Work that flower Jesse. Werk. It.
5. Lucy the Twitter bird. I just love how creative her costumes are!
Favorite TV Episodes
1. New Girl “Dice.” I can’t even begin to imagine what Jess would be like on Tinder!
2. Castle “Clear and Present Danger.” Can I borrow that invisibility costume for a day?
3. Pretty Little Liars “#WeLoveYouToDeAth.” I love how laid back the cast was in their interviews. I especially love how they brought back all the dead characters for the questions!
4. Mindy Project “Crimes & Misdemeanors & Ex-BFs.” I can’t believe she pretended to break up with Danny to get her taxes done. What even.
Favorite YouTube Videos
1. Rhett & Link’s Good Mythical Morning, “Will It Cereal?” These guys get too excited about drinking the milk from the Skittles test.
2. Taylor Swift’s Diet Coke kitten commercial. She’s drowning in a sea of kitties!
3. Mike Falzone’s Poppy Seed. Too much talent.
4. Meet PewDiePie’s mom and sister! Johanna and Fanny are too cool.
Goodbye, October, and Happy Halloween!
Christmas magic was in full bloom over at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California.
Our hosts for the morning were the one and only Neil Patrick Harris in Florida along with Laura Spencer and Nick Cannon in California.
Of, course, Neil Patrick Harris can’t host a show without having his own little dance number, so he kicked off the morning with a routine to the song “Are You Ready for Christmas?” Before the routine, he confesses to the statue of Mr. Walt Disney that it has always been his dream to be at Disney World on Christmas, and he doesn’t want to screw it up. Walt Disney responds, “When you wish upon a star, your dreams will always come true.”
Over in California, Nick Cannon is running late, so he asks Neil Patrick Harris if he can keep singing for two more minutes. Well, you don’t have to ask that man twice!
I’m always afraid of Neil Patrick Harris hosting PG rated shows, because, as we all know, his jokes can sometimes be a bit inappropriate. However, he kept the jokes clean for the Christmas Parade.
Here are some of the funny moments from our hosts Harris and Canon:
1. When Neil Patrick Harris says to Darth Vader “Sounds like somebody’s congested!” Does he want to die?!
2. Harris dons a pair of 3D glasses to watch the floats in the parade. As if anything looks different.
3. When Nick Cannon takes a sip of eggnog and decides its “A little heavy on the egg and light on the nog.”
4. Upon the arrival of Santa Claus, Neil Patrick Harris realizes he has been replaced by Darth Vader and his crew. Clearly they’re out to get him.
5. The end of the show where Harris is on the Jingle Safari with Darth Vader and his crew. After countless lame jokes, Darth Vader manages to choke him without even laying a finger on his neck. Woah.
Parade Highlights:
1. Monsters University Cheerleaders: I can’t get over how adorable those little girl cheerleaders were in their fuzzy green leg warmers!
2. “Let it Snow” by Dove Cameron: I don’t know much about Dove Cameron, but I do know that this girl has the sassiest voice I’ve ever heard on a person of her size! Her dress was cute too!
Disney Channel series ‘Liv and Maddie’ star @DoveCameron sings ‘Let it Snow!’ @Disneyland! #DisneyParade: pic.twitter.com/KItpxVxPzA
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) December 25, 2013
3. “Baby it’s Cold Outside” by Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo: These two were so adorable! Jordin showed off her gorgeous curves in a long purple dress that looked absolutely fabulous. Jordin even kissed Jason on the cheek at the end. How cute!
4. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Mary J. Blidge: Mary J. was the morning’s lady in white. She sang her little heart out on stage for us.
5. “Feliz Navidad” by Il Volo: Okay, who are these handsome Italian men, and why have I never heard of them before?! Their baritone and tenor voices are crazy sexy, and I love Gianluca’s sequined blazer!
6. “Let it Go” (Frozen) by Demi Lovato: The vocals were a little flat but Demi still managed to shine on stage with her blue hair and gorgeous statement necklace.
Luv 2 see demi’s expressions while performing !! http://t.co/JZSqXeXVum pic.twitter.com/S8jLDkIWaa
— selenator (@iluvgomezing) November 11, 2013
7. Santa Claus: Father Christmas looked spectacular upon his Christmas decorated float!
8. “Deck the Halls/Let Me Love You” by Neyo: R&B singer Neyo closed out the show with a “Deck the Halls” and “Let Me Love You” medley. I think he was the only performer who actually burst a sweat up there! The dancers made the performance complete.
I hope you all enjoyed the parade, and have a very Merry Christmas!
The end of the year is approaching, and the frigid cold weather is coming. It’s time to gather around the fireplace with some peppermint hot chocolate! The wintertime makes for great snuggle weather, so while you’re getting all cozy, here are twelve songs to make you feel warm and fuzzy.
1. Lighting Strike, Snow Patrol: If you’re planning to drift off to sleep, this sixteen minute song is all you’ll need. The track is split into three parts: “What If This Storm Ends,” ‘The Sunlight Through the Flags,” and “Daybreak.” Part three of the song might bring you to tears with its soft vocals and heartwarming guitar rifts.
Part 1: “What If This Storm Ends”
Part 2: “The Sunlight Through the Flags”
Part 3: “Daybreak”
2. If You Want to be Used, I Am Apollo: This song is the anthem of the vulnerable. Let it remind you not to fall into just anyone’s arms to escape the cold this winter.
3. Freedom, Emma Louise: The soft synth beat of Emma Louise’s “Freedom” might make you want to get up and dance the cold out.
4. Impossible, Anberlin: Another anthem of the vulnerable, yet this one is about giving in. Anberlin knows what it’s like to feel their “teeth clench” and their “hands shake” during the winter.
5. Siberia, LIGHTS: This is the perfect song to cuddle with your special someone. The lyrics are especially cute, as LIGHTS sings “No matter where we are / Or which way the wind blows / Or how heavy the snow / Nothing can change where we will go.” There’s also a really cute acoustic version here.
6. Northern Lights, Cider Sky: The Aurora Borealis looks amazing at this time of year, so if you live in a place where they’re visible, take some time to admire them. And for those of you who can’t see them at all, let this song give you an idea of how beautiful they are.
7. The Saltwater Room, Owl City ft. Breanne Düren: We’ll all be singing along with Owl City as he sings, “I was feeling the night grow old / And you were looking so cold / Like an introvert, / I drew my over shirt / Around my arms and began to shiver violently before.” This extremely romantic song features the sweet voice of Breanne Düren.
8. Everything You’re Not, Demi Lovato: The bell sounds in the intro of this track will get you in the holiday spirit. And let Demi’s sass power you through this winter.
9. Back to December, Taylor Swift: It’s that time of year again to reminisce on what we once have, and what we’ve lost.
10. Conspiracy, Paramore: Yes, mother nature, explain this conspiracy of cold weather you’ve plotted against us.
11. Rowboat, Emily Haines: This song is especially sad, with its melancholy trumpet and piano melody. Don’t be a rowboat left in the rain this winter!
12. Canvas, Imogen Heap: Maybe we should all take Imogen Heap’s advice when she says, “The more you look the less you see, so close your eyes and start to breathe.” The winter might breeze by faster that way. And let’s all thank God that we don’t have to haul a black canvas through a winter storm.
Have a great winter, and stay warm!
Hold your horses, guys. The photos have not been released.
Not yet, at least.
According to RadarOnline, about 20 nude photos of singer and X Factor judge Demi Lovato have been emailed to the site for sale.
The photos are quite racy, including some nude bathtub pics and a few of Demi topless on a bed.
However, we’re not 100% that these photos are of Demi Lovato.
They do have indicators, though. The tattoo of 12 birds that Demi has on her arm is on the arm of the woman in the photo as well.
The person trying to sell the photos to RadarOnline states, “These are Demi. The collection I have show some nude, including face, some including parts of the body Demi is known for — tattoos, butt, chin. Then, I have pictures of her getting rowdy… I can guarantee you these photos are legitimately of Demi. “
Interestingly, last year, Demi staged a fake Twitter hack prank. In a tweet she wrote, “Demi’s twitter is hacked. Want to see Demi naked? Here it is..” She then posted a photo of a naked Barbie doll with her head photoshopped onto it.
This doesn’t seem to be one of Demi’s pranks this time.
I really hope these photos aren’t real. Demi Lovato and her publicist have not made any comments about this scandal.
If these photos leak, what could it mean for the X Factor season 3?
Whatever happens, it doesn’t look good so far.
Today marks the 237th birthday of the United States.
It’s time to celebrate!
We’ve come a long way since 1776.
It’s a shame though, that the founding fathers didn’t have a soundtrack to go along with their signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Or did they?
In any case, here a few patriotic songs to listen to as you celebrate your independence in America, the land of the free.
1. The American Dream, Allstar Weekend: Because we all believe in the dream, don’t we? This song celebrates the fact that in America, it doesn’t matter who you are and where you’re from, you can make it in this world if you have the dream.
2. Party in the USA, Miley Cyrus: Every Fourth of July since 1776 has been a party, so let Miley remind you to live it up!
3. Made in the USA, Demi Lovato: Anything that has been fabricated here in the US has special meaning, so why not celebrate love as well as independence with this song from Demi’s new album?
4. Americano, Lady Gaga: Think about how hard the soldiers fought when Gaga sings “I will fight for, I have fought for how I love you.” And go a little gaga for America.
5. The Star-Spangled Banner, Frances Scott Key: At some point during the day, you’ve got to remember the national anthem. It’s only right.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Yesterday I went out to Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum with my friend Kristell to watch The X Factor taping.
I’ve never been part of a live audience before, so this was pretty exciting for me.
However, my excitement disappeared when the clock struck 1pm and they weren’t letting us in. The ticket told us to arrive by then, so we got there around 12:25pm. We didn’t actually go inside until about 2:25.
The sun was unbearably hot. The soles of my feet were killing me and there’s a tan line from my flats on both of my feet.
When we got inside I was starving, so I bought cotton candy. It cost me $6.75. Since when does cotton candy cost six freaking dollars and seventy-five cents?!
Once Kristell and I sat down and I put the cotton candy in my mouth, I got excited again.
Jay Flats pumped the crowd up while we waited for the judges to arrive. We “got rowdy” to Martin Solveig and Dragonette’s “Hello” and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.”
Then they did a sound check. Amy, a member of the crew, sang “Rollin’ on the River.” She was really good.
Amy performing “Rollin’ on the River” for the sound check
Photo Credit: Kristell Taylor
After the sound check came the camera check. Audience members either got really shy, excited, or did nothing when they saw their faces on the big screen. The elderly were most likely to do nothing when the camera focused in on them.
At around three, judges Demi Lovato, Paulina Rubio, and Kelly Rowland showed up. They began auditions without Simon Cowell.
Simon didn’t arrive until three auditions later. When he walked in, the Franco Sisters were on stage and they thought the screams and cheers were for them. Unfortunately, as soon as he opened his mouth I wished he had gone back to wherever he came from.
He blamed Demi for his lateness, saying that she texted him to be there at 3:30 instead of 3. How dare he!
Then he told the older Franco sister off. I won’t spoil that part for you, but I think that what he said to her was unnecessary.
The youngsters were definitely blowing us all away. The three to look out for are 13 year olds Hannah Johnson and Ashley, and 15 year old Isaiah Austin.
Another interesting performer was Steven, a 40 year old blueberry farmer from South Korea who moved to the US when he was 18. I wasn’t expecting him to be any good, but gosh did he shock us all with his audition! He sang “Wind Beneath My Wings” starting at the final chorus. Wow is all I can say to that.
Then of course there were the trolls, Vincent and Tara. The sad part about the trolls is that they let them sing for longer than the people that can actually carry a tune.
During the breaks in between auditions, there was a girl in my section with a Demi poster that had lights on it who kept screaming Demi’s name at the top of her lungs. By 4:30 she hardly had a voice. But she just kept on screaming. And Demi just kept on ignoring her.
Judges getting powdered up during the break
Photo Credit: Kristell Taylor
Overall my first experience as an audience member was okay. The waiting and the food prices were annoying, but otherwise I had a good time.
