Monday, December 31, 2012

News : Kim Kardashian Pregnant : Reality & Kanye West Expecting First Child TogetherStar

News : Kim Kardashian Pregnant: Reality Star & Kanye West Expecting First Child Together

Look out world, there's another Kardashian on the way.

Kim Kardashian is pregnant with her first child, her rep confirmed to Just Jared.

The 32-year-old's boyfriend Kanye West announced the big news in a big way -- right in the middle of his concert at Revel in Atlantic City on Dec. 30. The 35-year-old rapper told the crowd to "stop the music and make noise for my baby mama," referring to Kardashian, who was in the audience.

The couple first starting dating in April and things got serious pretty quickly, despite the fact that Kardashian is in the middle of a messy divorce from Brooklyn Nets forward Kris Humphries.

Rumors that the reality star was pregnant began this past week, when MediaTakeOut reported that she had been spotted leaving an OB-GYN’s office, followed by reports she was being treated for acute morning sickness.

Kim's sisters Khloe and Kendall also confirmed the good news via Twitter.

"KIMYE!!!!! ... Keeping secrets is hard with so many family members! Especially when you are so freaking excited!!!!! LOVE is everything!!!!," Khloe wrote on early Monday morning, while Kendall added:
Kim Kardashian personally announced the good news to the world via her blog on Dec. 31, writing:

"It’s true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby. We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us. Looking forward to great new beginnings in 2013 and to starting a family. Happy New Year!!! Xo" (Read More)

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Videos : No Doubt : Looking Hot

Videos : No Doubt : Looking Hot

Who Is No Doubt?
No Doubt has achieved a lot as a band, including releasing several multi-platinum albums (1995’s diamond-certified Tragic Kingdom, 2001’s Rock Steady, and a 2003 singles collection) and a string of chart-topping hits (“Just A Girl,” “Don’t Speak,” “Hey Baby,” “Hella Good,” “Underneath It All,” and “It’s My Life”). They’ve launched international sold-out tours, won two Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards, and were invited to perform for Paul McCartney and the President at the annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2010. Lead singer Gwen Stefani has further emerged as a global music and fashion icon via two best-selling solo albums and her L.A.M.B., Harajuku Lovers and Harajuku Mini clothing lines. Through all the success, the band members have remained grounded by a long-standing friendship that began when Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young — bonded by a shared love of ’80s British New Wave and ska bands — began performing together in their hometown of Anaheim, CA. Their natural camaraderie, not to mention the musical alchemy that occurs when these four friends reunite, is palpable throughout the band’s new album Push And Shove — a supercharged blend of ska-rock, dancehall, and electronic pop that will remind people why No Doubt has maintained its position as one of the most beloved and commercially successful acts of the past 20 years. What follows is a Q&A with Stefani, Dumont, Kanal, and Young, in which they discuss all things Push And Shove, including Stefani’s writer’s block, the 2009 summer tour that helped her work through it, the band’s songwriting process, and how excited they are to release their new studio album. (Read More)

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Gear : Heels : Giuseppe Zanotti Peep Toe Platform Pumps - Sharon High Heel

Gear : Heels : Giuseppe Zanotti Peep Toe Platform Pumps - Sharon High Heel

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

News : T.I. Trouble Man : Heavy Is The Head Album Review

News : T.I. Trouble Man : Heavy Is The Head Album Review

"Heavy Is The Head" that wears the crown, but T.I. seems to be up to the challenge.

During T.I.’s reign during the first decade of the aughts, Pharrell’s proclamation of him as “The Jay-Z of the South” rang true. With one of the best singles discographies of his Rap contemporaries and LPs that filled in the blanks, Tip was developing an argument for being the best emcee to ever emerge from his region. But a pair of prison bids threw a wrench into his momentum: No Mercy felt like a rushed commissary deposit, and a pair of mixtapes dissipated as quickly as they hit DatPiff servers. Fortunately, Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head sees T.I. reclaiming his spot as a force to be reckoned with.

From the first bar of album opener “No Introduction,” Trouble Man showcases an unapologetic T.I. “I’m just a hood nigga, I ain’t ever had shit. Just a bad attitude, and a bad bitch. Just bag full of tools, and a half brick,” he spews. Such lyrics probably cause a headache for his parole officer, but they’re a relief for fans who were turned off by the faux remorse from his recent retail efforts. With his vitriolic, multisyllabic snarl still intact and soundbeds from longtime collaborator DJ Toomp backing him, he sounds just as comfortable spitting the Trap Rap that earned him his reputation on records like I’m Serious and Trap Muzik.

Trouble Man’s title references the hook on Muzik’s fan favorite “Rubberband Man,” and he convincingly returns to those hungry bars on highlights here. The defiance continues with “G Season,” “Trap Back Jumpin,'” and “Wildside,” as the veteran nimbly keeping up with youngsters like former protégé Meek Mill and A$AP Rocky. Tip wisely chooses to address (and ignore) the past few years’ negative headlines through skits or individual lyrics instead of forced songs. (Read More)

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Cars : 2013 Jaguar XJ Ultimate

Cars : 2013 Jaguar XJ Ultimate 

Jaguar is looking to leave quite an impression on the ultra luxury market as they officially present their 2013 Jaguar XJ Ultimate. Built as more of a chauffeur vehicle, you will find more pleasure being driven around in the XJ Ultimate than you will actually driving it.

Limited to only 30 units in the United States, the vehicles will carry a hefty price tag of $155,000. That 6 figure window sticker gets you plenty of luxury amenities including a built in massager, champagne flutes to accommodate the bottle popping occasions, premium leather seats for the best in comfort, and even twin iPads to showcase your lifestyle to all your Facebook friends.

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"You have people come into your life shockingly and surprisingly. You have losses that you never thought you'd experience. You have rejection and you have learn how to deal with that and how to get up the next day and go on with it." - Taylor Swift

Who Is Taylor Swift?
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of fourteen to pursue a career in country music. She signed to the independent label Big Machine Records and became the youngest songwriter ever hired by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house. The release of Swift's eponymous debut album in 2006 established her as a country music star. "Our Song", her third single, made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number one song on the country chart. She received a Best New Artist nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards.

Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008. Buoyed by the crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless became the top-selling album of 2009 and was supported by an extensive concert tour. The record won four Grammy Awards, with Swift becoming the youngest ever Album of the Year winner. Swift's third album, 2010's Speak Now, sold over one million copies in its first week of US release and was supported by the thirteen-month Speak Now World Tour. The album's third single, "Mean", won two Grammy Awards. Swift's fourth album, Red, was released in 2012. Its opening US sales of 1.21 million were the highest recorded in a decade, with Swift becoming the only female artist to have two million-plus opening weeks. The lead single, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", was Swift's first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a worldwide hit. The Red Tour is scheduled to begin in March 2013.

Swift is known for her hook-laden, narrative songs about her experiences as a teenager and young adult. As a songwriter, she has been honored by the Nashville Songwriters Association and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Swift's other achievements include six Grammy Awards, eleven American Music Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards and thirteen BMI Awards. She has sold over 26 million albums and 70 million song downloads worldwide. In addition to her music career, Swift has appeared as an actress in the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2009), the ensemble comedy Valentine's Day (2010) and the animated film The Lorax (2012). Forbes estimates that she is worth over $165 million. As a philanthropist, Swift supports arts education, children's literacy, natural disaster relief, LGBT anti-discrimination efforts, and charities for sick children. (Read More)

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Videos : Ester Dean : Baby Making Love

Videos : Ester Dean : Baby Making Love

Who Is Ester Dean?
After having spent the last several years writing hit singles for some of music's biggest names, five-time Grammy Award nominated, Ester Dean, one of the music industry’s most in-demand and sought-after hit makers, is finally ready to step into the spotlight.  She has penned top-10 singles across all genres and now, in 2012, she is adding roles on the big screen and her own self-titled EP to her already impressive list of accomplishments.   

A true personification of the phrase “triple-threat,” Ester’s infectious and unique personality makes the transition from behind the scenes to showcasing her talent in front of the camera a natural one.  

Signed to Interscope Records and managed by JAY Z’s Roc Nation, Ester is a standout star possessing one of music’s most distinctive, versatile voices that spans from raspy to demure without losing its ultra-emotive tone.

Ester began 2012 with an appearance on the Machine Gun Kelly track “Invincible,” and set about making sure that 2012 is a banner year for her as an artist.  While working in the studio with numerous artists, she has also recorded for her upcoming solo EP.  Teaming with fabled production team Swedish House Mafia on “Bam Bam,” the track features Ester's signature vocal style mixed with a driving rhythm section and one of her trademark hooks.  

The studio is not the only place Ester has demonstrated the extent of her full range.  Ester voiced Sloth Siren in the smash film, “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” to which she also lent her writing talents with the title song “We Are.”  In October, Ester will make her official acting debut in the highly-anticipated Pitch Perfect (Universal Pictures), a film about an all-girl a cappella group, also starring Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow.  (Read More

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

News : Brandy Is Engaged to Music Executive Ryan Press!

News : Brandy Is Engaged to Music Executive Ryan Press!


Brandy will bring in the new year with a ring on her finger! The "Put It Down" singer, 33, is engaged to Ryan Press, Us Weekly has learned. According to an insider, "They are thrilled and happy and Brandy feels this is so right." Prior to accepting Press' proposal, Brandy had openly expressed her desire to marry the music executive.

"I keep hearing about a ring. People keep calling me, hinting to me about it, but I don't know," she told Sister2Sister magazine in August. "I'm going to be patient and let it happen and just let it be. . . I guess it will happen when it's the right time."

That same month, the singer spoke to Us about how Press had restored her faith in men. "I had given up on love a long time ago. It just didn't seem to work for me, so I was single for a very long time," the Moesha star said. "I stopped looking for love and then I ran into my boyfriend."

She continued, "He just loves me for who I am. I don't have to camouflage anything for him or put on a mask. I can completely be myself and he loves me so much and I love him just the way he is, too."

This will be the first marriage for the "Put It Down" singer, who has a 10-year-old daughter, Sy'rai, with ex Robert Smith. (Read More)

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Videos : Faith Tucker : Friction

Videos : Faith Tucker : Friction 

Who Is Faith Tucker?
Faith Tucker is a singer/songwriter from New Jersey, currently residing in Los Angeles. Faith is a student at the University of Southern California, studying music and business. Faith has built a steady following on YouTube posting various covers of songs such as Not Over You by Gavin DeGraw, The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars and the Wedding Bells by Coldplay. Lately, she is actively playing shows in the LA area while recording several of her original songs. Many of her songs draw inspiration from artists such as James Morrison, Joss Stone, Ray Lamontagne and Adele. She looks forward to sharing some of her original songs this summer. Continue to follow Faith for new and exciting updates as 2012 has many great things in store for this talented singer/songwriter!

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Photos : Game On! The Kardashian Klan Catches A Clippers vs. Nuggets Game At The Staples Center in Los Angeles

Photos : Game On! The Kardashian Klan Catches A Clippers vs. Nuggets Game At The Staples Center in Los Angeles

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Videos : Jon Connor : The Way I Am / Fast Lane

Videos : Jon Connor : The Way I Am / Fast Lane

Jon Connor Tributes MC Breed, Addresses Controversy On Eminem-Inspired Release 
Jon Connor made another addition to his prolific discography in today's free, Eminem-inspired "The People's Rapper LP"—and Flint listeners will hear a tribute to one of its most popular musicians midway through the project.

While rapping over the instrumental to "Stan," Eminem's award-winning song about an obsessive fan, Connor uses the first two verses to pay homage to fallen rap legends 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. But the third verse gets extra hometown flavor, as he speaks about fellow Flint rapper MC Breed.

The beginning of the verse recounts Connor nervously meeting Breed when he was 20 years old, and how the encounter instilled hometown pride. "Instead of being a city under a dark cloud, you gave us a reason to say 'Flint' and say it loud," he rhymed.

The latter half of the verse addresses controversy that aroise last summer, when Connor released "Ain't No Future 2011," an ode to Breed's hit single "Ain't No Future In Yo Frontin'" that peaked at no. 66 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song racked thousands of YouTube views, but reports later surfaced that Breed's wife, Natasha Breed, was suing Connor for copyright infringement since the song was on iTunes.

 "I never listened to the haters, never listened to the comments, 'cuz I promise that my remake was a tribute, paying homage," Connor raps. "...Never thought that I'd get backlash for that song, because how could such good intentions get taken so wrong?"

"But when Erica came and hugged me with tears in her eyes, I knew that what I did was right, and felt your tears from the sky," he concluded, referring to Breed's daughter. (Read More)

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

News : Lady Gaga: Documentary About Her Life And New Album ARTPOP In The Works

News : Lady Gaga : Documentary About Her Life And New Album ARTPOP In The Works

Lady Gaga is letting it all hang out this Christmas season.

The pop superstar took to Twitter on Tuesday to send her Little Monsters some holiday cheer and announce that she's teaming up with noted fashion photographer Terry Richardson to shoot a documentary about her extraordinary life and the making of her next studio album, ARTPOP.

"Merry Christmas little monsters! Terry Richardson @Terry_World is making a #LadyGagaMOVIE documenting my life, the creation of ARTPOP + you!" Lady Gaga tweeted.

As for the new record, the hitmaker did not reveal a street date.

"Thank you for being so patient waiting for my new album ARTPOP I hope this gets u excited for things to come. I love you with all my heart!" she wrote.

Gaga added that she couldn't resist collaborating with the likes of Richardson: The 47-year-old artist has generated controversy for sexually explicit work, as well as for various celebrity pictorials such as that infamous Cat Daddy video he did starring Kate Upton. (Read More)

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Gear : Watches : Baume & Mercier Hampton 10093

Gear : Watches : Baume & Mercier Hampton 10093

This uniquely alluring collection for both women and men features a refined design and timeless appeal. First inspired by a piece from the 1940’s, the Hampton line blends a distinctive rectangular vintage case shape with architectural lines and features that reflect today’s casual living.

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Videos : Muse : Madness

Videos : Muse : Madness

Who Is Muse?
A trio consisting of three high school friends named Matthew Bellamy (born on June 9, 1978 in Cambridge, England), Dominic James Howard (born on December 7, 1977 in Stockport, England), and Christopher Tony Wolstenholme (born on December 2, 1978 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England), Muse actually resulted from the idea to overcome the boredom of their life in the sleepy town of Teignmouth, South Devon, England. The band's incarnation originally was materialized in the form of a duo called Gothic Plague established by Dom and Matt in January 1994, but it was later changed to Fixed Penalty when Chris joined in, then to Rocket Baby Dolls under which they enrolled in a local Battle of The Bands competition. Initially pessimistic of the chance of winning due to their different sounds with other contestants, the troupe surprisingly were named the winner, fueling the personnel to continue their pact in professional way. 

With Dom on drum, Chris handling the bass, and Matt taking the lead vocal, guitar, also keyboard, the threesome began to look for a better stage name and finally settled to call themselves Muse after their art teacher told of the muses from Greek mythology. They confidently commenced their journey through a number of performances at the local venue for some time. The band gradually were able to draw quite large audience, which led them to come into the attention of Dennis Smith, the owner of Sawmills studio and Dangerous Records label. Not only offering them a chance to record their materials, the man also willingly set up a few showcases in the U.S. to ultimately get them signed under Maverick Records in 1998, much to the group's delight. Other deals soon followed with Motors in Germany, Naive in France, and notably, Mushroom Records in England through which they happily saw their full-length debut album, "Showbiz", touching the U.K. market in 1999 after the releases of their two EPs entitled "Muse EP" and "Muscle Museum EP." 

Produced by John Leckie, who previously had been involved in the making of Radiohead's "The Bends", the LP had a more-than-satisfying outcome as it managed to enter the top 30 of U.K. albums chart while generating some modest hits like "Sunburn", "Unintended", "Cave", and "Uno". On the other hand, comparisons inevitably were drawn to Radiohead thereafter, leading to an accusation that Muse were mere copycat. Going unaffected, the band kept moving on their path to hold tour around the world which ran successfully for one and half year before coming up with their sophomore effort, "Origin of Symmetry", in 2001. More expanded and experimental than its predecessor, the album received wonderful response, so positive that the album really did not encounter much difficulty to break worldwide sale above 1.3 million copies, thanks to its tracks like "Plug in Baby", "New Born", "Bliss", and "Hyper Music". 

Though already gaining considerable popularity in Europe, Muse were still unable to make a sound in the States, and realizing this fact, they joined forces with U.S. producer Rich Costey to work on their next album, "Absolution". The decision was delightfully proven right for the record, released by March 2004 in the country. The album amazingly made its way to the first rank of Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart besides spawning two top 10 Modern Rock Tracks hits namely "Hysteria (I Want It Now)" and "Time Is Running Out". In the meantime, greater accomplishment was scored in U.K when it topped the number one spot on the country's album chart to then direct the band to obtain a BRIT Award for Best Live Act category in the following year. Amidst the superb attainment, the trio decidedly preferred to focus more on their live performances instead, and opted not to bring up new compositions until 2006 through singles "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Knights of Cydonia", which later were included in their next album launched by July 3 in U.K., "Black Holes & Revelations". In 2007, the band were named the Best British Band at the ShockWaves NME Awards and Best British Live Act at the BRIT Awards. 

With the title of amusing live act, Muse continued touring around the world, hitting big stadiums and festivals such as Wembley and V. In September 2008, Matt, Dom and Chris all received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Plymouth for their contributions to music. At the same time, the work of their fifth studio album was underway. "The Resistance" was released in September 2009 with singles such as "Uprising" and "Undisclosed Desires". Upon its release, "The Resistance" topped the album charts in 19 countries, becoming the band's third number one album in U.K. and reaching number three on the Billboard 200. Muse were later nominated for three awards at the 53rd Grammy Awards in February 2011 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album for "The Resistance". With the confidence, Muse headlined a lot of festivals like Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds as well as Lollapalooza. 

In 2011, they began recording their sixth album in London with the help of composer David Campbell, which would make the album "radically different" from the rest. First single "Survival" was released in June 2012 and became the official song of the London 2012 Summer Olympics. It was quickly followed by "Madness" and "Panic Station". Armed with new materials, the band toured around Europe while the album, titled "The 2nd Law", was awaiting its release on October 2, 2012 in the U.S. 

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Gadgets : Frends Taylor Gold

Gadgets : Frends Taylor Gold

The design is minimalist but the white and gold combo of the Frends Taylor Gold headphones makes for maximum style. Plushly appointed in leather with a soft-touch fabric cord, the Taylor Gold has a three-button mic for volume, music, and phone control.

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Videos : Of Monsters And Men : Little Talks

Videos : Of Monsters And Men : Little Talks

Who Are Of Monsters And Men?
Of Monsters and Men is an amiable group of day dreamers who craft folkie pop songs. But last year, the normally mild-mannered six pack transformed into total rock stars after stomping out their competition during Músiktilraunir, a yearly battle of the bands in their native Iceland.

“We just kind of…won,” recalls co-singer/guitarist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir. “We weren’t expecting it at all. So I said, ‘Everybody come to my place!’” Beer-swilling friends spilled out of her flat. “I was like, ‘Oh fuck, my neighbors aren’t liking me right now.’”

Those neighbors won’t be making noise complaints anymore. With the group’s bright, trumpeting single “Little Talks” winning over one blog at a time, Nanna and her bandmates (co-singer/guitarist Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson, guitarist Brynjar Leifsson, drummer Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson, piano/accordion player Árni Guðjónsson, and bassist Kristján Páll Kristjánsson) are well on their way to becoming citizens of the world.

Their rapid rise transpired in just one year. Nanna, who began as the acoustic act Songbird, recruited extra hands to bolster her sound for a solo show. She liked how her vocals commingled with Raggi’s, so they started writing songs together and in 2010 morphed into Of Monsters and Men. As victors of 2010′s Músiktilraunir, the new group earned a slot on the influential Iceland Airwaves festival later that year, followed by Seattle’s radio station KEXP posting “Little Talks” from a Living Room Session filmed there, setting the telltale ripple effect in motion.

By the summer of 2011 “Little Talks” hit No. 1 in the band’s native country, and “people around the world seemed to be listening to us,” marvels Raggi. The band was asked to perform again at Iceland Airwaves 2011, where KEXP then anointed the group as “easily the most buzzed about band.” Though their reach is growing broader, the group’s appeal has remained distinct: Their music is as fantastical as it is pretty. For inspiration, they often reference random stories they’ve read. The chanting, tribal “Six Weeks” was inspired by the true tale of American frontiersman Hugh Glass, seemingly left for dead after 86ing a bear that attacked him. Explains Nanna, giggling: “I was reading a post about the six most badass guys in history.” As for the swelling, epic “From Finner”? “It’s about a whale that has a house on its back” says Raggi “on which people travel across the ocean, exploring different places and having adventures.” They also dig deeper, past legends of grizzly men and whale riders. “Little Talks,” for instance, explores loneliness and insanity, while “Love Love Love” ruefully ruminates on heartbreak. “If you listen to the lyrics, they’re not as uplifting,” he says. “But our music is meant to be fun to sing along to.”

In September, Of Monsters and Men threw another party—a more thoughtful gathering to celebrate their full-length debut, My Head Is an Animal. (The album, which was released in Iceland and hit No 1 there soon after, will drop worldwide in early 2012.) For the occasion, they cut out animal masks for the attendees to wear, making them makeshift monster-men/women. “Iceland can be a very isolated country and that translates to the music,” Nanna says, adding,”We get stuck in our little world”.

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Eats : The Sound Table

Eats : The Sound Table

About The Sound Table
Looking for a place to celebrate with 40 or so of your closest friends? Or perhaps you’ve been charged with the task of booking dinner for a crew of your colleagues?  Relax.. We can help.  With a number of flexible options, our award-winning bar, kitchen and music programs are at your service. We can tailor your event to suit perfectly your needs and expectations. Feel free to contact us for more details and pricing information.

The metamorphosis of once-gritty Edgewood into a nightlife hotspot and, generally, a damn good place to hang out has been a rather amazing thing to witness. And, arguably, the epicenter of that transformation is right here, in a nondescript corner building that hides some of the best dishes, drinks, and DJs in the city. While Sound Table is renowned (and revered) for late-night dance parties to the sounds of internationally celebrated DJs, but the creative minds behind Sound Table have also made their hip lounge a dining destination to which few other ATL eateries can compare. 

Two years young on the dining scene, Sound Table's first-rate kitchen has already scooped up accolades from smitten critics, food connoisseurs, and people like me: hungry Atlantans constantly on the prowl for inventive, creative dishes bold enough to challenge the best of the city. That's thanks to Executive Chef Shane Devereux and Chef de Cuisine Joey Zelinka, who together have artfully orchestrated a menu of fresh, light dishes—all of which pair perfectly with a cocktail from their acclaimed bar. The house favorites, of course, aren't going anywhere: the duck breast l'orange, the Painted Hills skirt steak, the Cauliflower and Brussels... all of the staples that made ST's kitchen just as celebrated as their bar and their DJs. Think smoked gazpacho with cilantro crema, or seared scallops with arugula coulis and scallop escabeche. And then, as if there wasn't already enough to indulge in, there's the latest venture: boozy desserts in partnership with Morelli's. Indeed, after noshing on pork belly and crab-stuffed portobellos, after swilling a Moscow Mule or a Blackfoot Confederacy, you can gratify your sweet tooth with a bourbon-ginger ice cream with an Angostura caramel swirl (also known as the Horse's Neck). Five years ago, or even three, few would've expected a spot in the Old Fourth Ward to offer that sort of dessert, or grilled sweetbreads, or award-winning cocktails. We have the gents behind this joint to thank for that. 


The Sound Table Review : By Isoul H. Harris : Atlanta, GA
It’s Saturday night. 10:30 p.m. The corner of Boulevard and Edgewood is booming with supersonic beats and rhythms coming from a very nondescript building a few feet away. Wait. Is that classic ’70s and ’80s house music? Dub-step? Oh, snap. That’s Dam Funk, seeping through the door. Correct answer: All of the above. The plain facade would be Sound Table, a restaurant/bar/lounge specializing in phenom DJs and luscious “street-to-table” tapas. 

Formerly known as Over Da Edge, the owners of the popular midtown eatery Top Flr decided to overtake the Old Fourth Ward transforming the bi-level space into a South-defying music and culinary mashup. Upstairs is a relaxed dining room loft, while the main floor’s comprised of a very capable bar, dining area and raised landing near the front doors. The kitchen is helmed by notable chef Shane Devereux, and to term his wonderful carte du jour as “street food” seems a bit underwhelming. 

Kick-off dinner with a craft beer or a specialty cocktail — the Moscow Mule (vodka, lime, orange bitters, ginger beer) and the White Tigers Milk (Applejack, apricot liqueur, sugar, orange bitters, egg white) are must-sips. 

Seriously. 

Food musts include Belgian Style Frites (with yummy homemade mayo), Garbanzo Hummus (smooth and spicy, it’s a contradictory starter), and the Go Gai Salad (it’s a flavor fest; the mixture of young chicken, Napa Cabbage, Georgia Pecans and mint make each bite a unique experience). All are excellent starters, deemed “compartments,” which enable easy sharing among the table. Don’t forget to try the Szechuan Fish Fry (with ginger soy and zesty glazed kumquats) or the Spatchcock Grilled Chicken (seasoned with Sicilian Oregano). 

Back to the music. 

The sound system created by Danley Sound Labs is state-of-the-art, meaning the entire neighborhood experiences it. Expect DJs — local, national and international — to constantly revolve keeping the beats fresh. Open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., each night, Sound Table is a great getaway that mixes things up. 

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Videos : Chris Brown : Don't Judge Me

Videos : Chris Brown : Don't Judge Me

Who Is Chris Brown?
Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, Brown taught himself to sing and dance at a young age and was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows. In 2004, he signed with Jive Records, and released his self-titled debut album the following year. The album peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, and featured the hit single "Run It!", which topped the Billboard Hot 100, making Brown the first male artist as a lead to have his debut single top the chart since Diddy in 1997. Chris Brown was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Brown's second studio album, Exclusive, was released in 2007. It spawned three successful singles; his second Hot 100 number one, "Kiss Kiss" featuring T-Pain, "With You" and "Forever". Exclusive was also certified double platinum by the RIAA. Brown's third studio album Graffiti (2009), included the top-twenty single "I Can Transform Ya", featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz.

In 2011, Brown released his fourth studio album F.A.M.E., which became his first number one album on the Billboard 200. It spawned the hit singles "Yeah 3x", "Look at Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, and "Beautiful People" featuring Benny Benassi. F.A.M.E. earned Brown his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 54th Grammy Awards. His fifth studio album, Fortune, was released in July 2012. However, apart from Exclusive, Brown's albums were not well received by music critics.

Apart from recording music, Brown has also pursued an acting career. In 2007, he made his on-screen feature film debut in Stomp the Yard, and appeared as a guest on the television series The O.C. Other films Brown has appeared in, include This Christmas (2007), Takers (2010) and Think Like a Man (2012).

Throughout his career, Brown has won numerous awards, including two NAACP Image Awards, three American Music Awards and nine BET Awards. (Read More)

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Hotels : Vedema Resort, Santorini

Hotels : Vedema Resort, Santorini

Santorini is the island where nature shows its most incredible secrets. It is the island with the most beautiful sunsets, the most incredible views on the deep, very deep blue of the Aegean Sea. Visit Vedema Resort and share with us the most well-kept secret of the island

Vedema Resort is the place where emotions, creativity and perfection meets a world of beauty and mythology. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, Vedema inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul.

Dining at Vedema Resort is renowned and unforgettable with exceptional choices for stellar dining, whether you prefer a casual breakfast served on your terrace, or an intimate dinner for two beneath a canopy of stars whilst surrounded by vineyards.

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Videos : Fun : Some Nights

Videos : Fun : Some Nights

Who Is Fun?
Back in February 2008, Nate Ruess split with The Format and formed a new band with the Format's touring partners. Nate asked Jack Antonoff of Steel Train and Andrew Dost of Anathallo to join him in a new project which was kicked off within a week in New York. "We stayed for a couple of months and just wrote, recorded and hung out," Andrew said in an interview. 

They recorded their first demo and titled it "Benson Hedges". With materials in hand, the band approached Steven McDonald who produced for The Format. McDonald agreed to produce their first album and even played guitar in it. "At Least I'm Not as Sad (As I Used to Be)" was set as the first single and posted for free on the band's MySpace page. 

Meanwhile, the band began searching for the right moniker. They did extensive search of a band called "Fun" over the internet and could not find any. But a few months into setting the name, they got an email from another act who claimed they have used "Fun" first. Therefore, Nate's band decided to add the period. "It was in our logo already because we like periods and That Dog. is one of my favorite bands and I think they always use a period," Andrew explained. 

The first album was recorded in Los Angeles and released in April 2009 under the title "Aim and Ignite". It received positive reviews from music magazines and even peaked on Billboard Hot 200 chart at number 71. The threesome supported the album with extensive tours up to 2010, supporting Taking Back Sunday first before going for a headlining tour. They also continued to build fan base as the supporting acts of other bands such as Jack's Mannequin and Paramore. 

Fun. signed a recording deal with Fueled by Ramen in August 2010 and the work for their second album started from there. They released a collaboration with label mate Panic At the Disco titled "C'mon" in May 2011. Their own first single came out four months later called "We Are Young", featuring Janelle Monae. 

To the band's delight, the single managed to bring a lot of attention to the band. Beside sitting atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "We Are Young" was vastly used on TV shows such as "Glee" and "Chuck". "We Are Young" made Fun. the first multi-member Rock Band to make a Billboard debut with the number 1 spot on the Hot 100 since Nickelback's "How You Remind Me" in December 2001. 

"Some Nights " was released as the band's second album in February 2012, fueled by another single "One Foot" and the title track. The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 70,000 copies in the United States. 

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Cars : 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider

Cars : 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider

The 458 Spider is the folding-hardtop convertible version of Ferrari's magnificent 458 Italia coupe. It offers an open-air experience for those who prefer the wind in their face and the scream of their Ferrari exhaust as loud as the bright red paintjob.

Mechanically identical in most respects to the Italia, the Spider a sonorous 4.5-liter direct-injection V8 that shifts through a seven-speed dual-clutch automated-manual transmission. The V8 cranks out 562 horsepower at a staggering 9,000 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, which combines with its 3,153 lbs curb weight to help the 458 Spider scoot to 62 mph in just under 3.4 seconds.

Perhaps even more note-worthy than the performance numbers is the Ferrari's handling - the car feels like it's hard-wired to the driver's synapses, responding to control inputs with lightning alacrity yet remaining extremely forgiving (assuming the stability control isn't shut off) for less advanced pilots.

Helping to make the 458 Italia's sublime driving dynamics possible is a rigid, lightweight aluminum chassis that features advanced alloys and aerospace industry manufacturing and bonding techniques. The suspension is composed of a twin wishbone/multi-link setup, and an electronic rear differential helps apportion power so as to make the best of use of available traction. Standard carbon fiber brakes are extremely fade-resistant and effective at bringing the 458 Spider down from extra-legal speeds.

Designed to both save weight and add to the 458 Spider's profile, the aluminum hardtop can be lowered or raised in just 14 seconds. Ferrari says that the aluminum roof, the first such application on a mid-rear-engined sports car, saves around 55 lbs. over a more traditional cloth roof.

Given that most roofs would hide away where the 458 Spider's V8 engine resides, certain engineering feats had to be achieved. The roof stows just ahead of the engine bay and its compact dimensions meant that Ferrari was able to add a small rear bench for additional luggage directly behind the front seats. Like the hardtop, the 458 Spider also offers some storage room under its front bonnet.

Ferrari says that structural modifications mean that the Spider features the same level of rigidity with the top up or down. Meanwhile, an adjustable electric windstop keeps unwanted air out of the cockpit. Ferrari says that normal conversations can be had at up to 124 mph.

Inside, the cabin is a postmodern collection of abstract shapes and flowing lines. The look isn't for everyone, but materials and craftsmanship are first-rate. In order to free up real estate for the large paddle shifters, Ferrari has done away with steering wheel-mounted stalks and relocated a host of secondary controls to the steering wheel. This quirky setup is a bit of an acquired taste. Other ergonomic elements of the 458 are also a bit off-beat, such as a instrument cluster that displays the navigation system or the speedometer - but not both at the same time.

Thankfully, important details like the driving position and pedal placement are superb, and the manettino - a steering wheel-mounted dial that controls traction, stability control and differential settings - is simple and prominently placed.

Should buyers want to personalize their 458, Ferrari offers an extremely wide range of options ranging from different leather upholsteries to carbon fiber trim to faux-suede touches.

Key Competitors
If you want a blisteringly fast car with undeniably Italian exotic styling, there are few substitutes for the 458 Spider aside from, say, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder. If it musn't be Italian, you could of course take a look at a wide range of Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet models, as well as the Koenigsegg Agera or Agera R supercars.

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