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Top 10 Breakup Songs Of 2009

YourTango.comDecember 27, 2009 //

No matter what stage your breakup is in, a good song helps. Whether you’re swollen from crying or red with rage, it’s comforting to know that someone else has felt the same anger, regret and pain that you’re feeling. Here are some of 2009′s best songs for drowning (out) your sorrows. Keep reading »

Pink And Carey Hart Are Back Together. “So What” And Other Break-Up-To-Make-Up Songs.

SimchaMay 22, 2009 //

Ain’t love grand? Even though Pink wrote an entire album about her split from motorcross bad ass Carey Hart, and even dissed him to his face in her “So What” video, the pair is now happily back together and even renewed their vows in Australia this week. Pink is on tour promoting Funhouse, i.e. the breakup record. “It’s funny to sing those songs now,” says Pink. “He’s in the audience, so when I sing ‘He’s a tool,’ now that’s my favorite line. I’m like, ‘Hi honey, that’s you!’” Awkward.

Oh, but Pink isn’t the only rock star to totally diss a former lovah in a song, only to take their ex back. It’s as if money, power, readily available groupies, and an entire world cheering their empowerment on isn’t enough. After the jump, the most egregious examples. Keep reading »

Quote Of The Day: Pink’s Bittersweet Success

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 6, 2009 //

“It feels very confusing. It’s bittersweet. It’s funny, it’s empowering, it’s ‘Screw you,’ it’s all of that. It’s amazing to be number one but it’s ironic that it took [Carey Hart and I] breaking-up to get there. It’s a testament to how often people break-up, because everyone can relate to what I’m saying.

– Pink, on “So What” becoming her first number one song Keep reading »

Get Your Rocks Off: The Filthy Youth’s Breakup Mix

Leonora EpsteinOctober 7, 2008 //

We’ve already endorsed Ed Westwick, the lad who acts the role of playboy Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl. So, when we heard that he’s in a UK-based band called the Filthy Youth, he became too perfect for words. Ed aside, the Filthy Youth’s indie punk beats are the kind that make you want to drink Jameson straight up and not bathe for a few days (in a good way, of course). After the jump, the band’s list of breakup songs, which they described as, “a few soppy…and the others are for getting yourself back up!” Keep reading »

15 Female Empowerment Breakup Songs

Annika HarrisAugust 27, 2008 //

We’ve all been through a breakup at some point, and oftentimes, there’s one song that gets you through the crying spells or fits of anger. Since listening to a sappy, sad “Take Me Back” song is not productive, we’ve compiled a list of 15 breakup songs that actually empower women. And contrary to intern Leigh’s advice on How To Save Face During A Breakup, only one threatens violence. We even have a classic told from the perspective of a man being kicked out. Tell us your favorite breakup songs in the comments section. Keep reading »

The Daily Squeeze: Hand Washing, Breakup Songs, And Tucker Max

Catherine StrawnJuly 8, 2008 //
  • Mothers and birthing attendants in low- and middle-income countries (and high-income countries for that matter) should wash their hands before handling newborns, as a study showed that neonatal deaths were lowered when soap was used. Just a friendly reminder: You should also wash your hands after using the toilet. [EurekAlert!]

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    The Top Ten Most Pissed Off Breakup Songs

    Amelia McDonell-ParryJuly 2, 2008 //

    10. “Idiot wind, blowing every time you move your mouth/Blowing down the backroads headin’ south/Idiot wind, blowing every time you move your teeth/You’re an idiot, babe/It’s a wonder that you still know how to breathe.” — Bob Dylan, “Idiot Wind”
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