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If The Beatles Covered Lady Gaga

Jessica WakemanOctober 4, 2010 //


Usually when someone messes with The Beatles, I throw a fit. But this Beatles “cover” of Lady Gaga‘s “Telephone” — played by a Beatles cover band, I assume? — is so kickass that I wanna download it on my iPod. I’m pretty sure those green pants mean George Harrison gets to be Beyoncé. [YouTube] Keep reading »

I’m With The Band

Bianca PosterliOctober 28, 2009 //

Everyone wants to surround themselves with rock star paraphernalia right now. Guitar Hero lets you pretend to rock out, there are two Beatles devoted games in the form of Rock Band and Monopoly, and Walmart even dressed up Mr. Potato Head as characters from the band KISS. Michael Jackson’s tribute, “This Is It,” is now open in theaters, and there’s an entire clothing line sold at Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s and Target devoted to the pop star. The next best thing–and a more stylish option than cluttering up your house with figurines? Band T-shirts. But not just any band T-shirts. Those of the old sort are the most in demand, providing not only the cool factor, but a softness and worn in look that can only come with the vintage factor. If you’re in New York, head to Metropolis (43 Third Ave), Beacon’s Closet in Brooklyn (88 N. 11th St), and What Comes Around Goes Around (351 W. Broadway) or for online shopping, check out Monster Vintage, Cheap Jacks, or your local Craigslist. [WWD] Keep reading »

Sean Lennon Recreates Parents’ Legendary Photo

Susannah BreslinSeptember 4, 2009 //

In late 1980, hours before he was shot and killed, John Lennon posed with wife Yoko Ono for legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Lennon was naked and curled around his wife. After the Beatles star died, the image became an iconic Rolling Stone cover. Now, nearly 30 years later, their son, Sean Lennon, and his model-girlfriend Kemp Muhl recreated the infamous shot with provocative photographer Terry Richardson for the fall issue of Purple magazine. This time, Sean lies fully clothed as a nude Muhl spoons him. What do you think: beautiful homage or twisted facsimile? [Flavorwire] Keep reading »

How Beetles Pick Up Girls

Catherine StrawnApril 8, 2008 //

Different types of people employ different strategies to get lucky — really attractive people go up and ask people out directly, slightly less stunning individuals tend to win others over with their charming personality — and sap beetles’ mate-attracting techniques vary, as well.

Like über-cool football players, the largest beetles just hang out near the females’ feeding areas because they can fight off their competitors, Ecological Entomology reports. The medium-sized beetles might be compared to track stars. They’ve developed larger wings and fly around searching for feeding sites that aren’t occupied by the big guys. The smallest beetles have advantages that aren’t apparent, but their testicles are larger and can produce more sperm than the larger males. They sneak around and try to to have sex with the females behind the others’ backs. Ringo probably fell into that last category. [LiveScience] Keep reading »

Billboard Charts The Apocalyspe

SimchaApril 2, 2008 //

Mariah Carey’s latest single, “Touch My Body,” has given her a whopping total of 18 number one hits. This has enabled the songstress to even surpass Elvis. Mimi, who is wearing nothing but rags on the cover of her album E=MC2, is now number two on the list of artists with the most number one hits — second only to the Beatles. The friggin’ Beatles, people! And she’s still making music, so there’s a chance she’ll even beat the Beatles record of 20 number one hits. Two more strikes and the boys are out! While the British Invasion was the soundtrack of the sexual revolution, this diva revelation has to be a sign of the apocalypse — didn’t Nostradamus write about a high-pitched bitch causing the ozone to explode or something? All I’m saying is my Internet mysteriously went out while I was trying to post this, so you know she’s pulling some serious connections. Maybe I should just be happy it’s not Celine Dion vying for the top spot. But honestly, Mariah must be stopped. Hasn’t Sir Paul had enough heartbreak in 2008? [Pop Sugar] Keep reading »

Mills’ Name Is Mud

SimchaFebruary 11, 2008 //

Heather Mills is in big trouble! Her old lover Tim Steel, a former male model, claims she cheated on Paul McCartney with him for six months. Steel says she loved for him to rub her amputee stump and that she would roll out of his bed and into lavish romantic vacations with her Beatle husband without batting an eyelash. This bomb dropped just in time, since the divorce court battle over alimony (why no pre-nup you hopeless romantic hippie?) and custody of their daughter Beatrice, 4, began today in London. It’s been a long and winding road to finalize the split and finally the peace loving Paul has been given the ammo he needs to defeat the gold digging she-devil who has broken his heart, gone after $98 million settlement, and above all, slandered his name. In court, McCartney will have to defend himself against allegations of spousal abuse as Heather acts as her own lawyer. While Mills may have previous experience as a soft-core porn star in the 80’s, this time she’s going to be the one getting whipped. Good riddance! We’d just like to say to the newly single Sir Paul, you’ll always be our knight in shining armor. [Reuters and Perez Hilton] Keep reading »