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Jules
14 May 2012 @ 09:31 am
"Listen Up" Preview  
Haliens can throw a countdown party now that May 22 is drawing near. What's even better is... a 90-second clip of every track from Listen Up is finally available for you to preview! If you prefer iTunes, here's the link to the Deluxe version. 

I must say it's the perfect combo of mainstream and retro! All the hooks are just catchy and at times intense and fiery. Overall, the style is a mixture of Duffy, Amy Winehouse and Natalie Imbruglia (more from her Left of the Middle album). If these ladies are right up your alley, Haley will deliver ;)

Some tunes are reminiscent of those chic noir/thriller films with a femme fatale-type protagonist (imagine Haley as one- LOL):
* Liar
* Keep Coming Back
* Oh My (featuring B.o.B.)

I heart every single track, especially the 3 I mentioned above, followed by:
* Spiderweb (only in the Deluxe version, but it really is radio-friendly with its intense pop/rock sound) 
* Wonderland (playfully dreamy)
* Now That You're Here (it has a Maroon 5 vibe)
* Undone (I can see this making the cut on The Vampire Diaries's most emotional, heart-wrenching scene)

Also, don't forget to grab a copy of Adam Lambert's Trespassing (it's almost out) and tune in to the premiere of Men at Work next week :)
In the meantime, I'm celebrating the renewals of Revenge, Nikita, TVD, Supernatural, and Once Upon a Time (bummed about Ringer but I knew it was coming). 


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Jules
07 May 2012 @ 08:54 am
Bromance on the Menu... Delicious!  
May is such an EPIC month for music and entertainment! You and I know it. Obviously, I can't wait for Queen Haley's Listen Up and King Adam's Trespassing albums. I'm already over the moon with Carrie's Blown Away, which takes her songwriting skills to a whole new level of brilliance. This Thursday, I'll finally get to see The Avengers at the cinema with my bestie, so it'd be a blast! 

Okay, it has been said before, but for those of you who adore smart sitcoms like New Girl, do tune in to new TBS series Men at Work, which debuts on May 24 with two back-to-back episodes. Those who went to the taping tweeted it's hilarious and heartfelt at the same time (OMG how I wish I'm back in LA already so I can also book free tickets for the taping!), so I'm convinced it will be promising! Besides, who wouldn't like bromance on the menu? ;) We don't see a lot of heterosexual male friendships as a central focus on TV, so this one's definitely unique.

Here's an all-new banner for the show + an extended interview with Michael Cassidy about his character. Is he really nervous that Adam Busch has to join in and give him a confidence boost? LOL Adorable, isn't it?




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Jules
30 April 2012 @ 01:18 am
Wonderland  
The official countdown for Listen Up is now on, and Haley Reinhart has been playing a number of events and festivals to continue her promotion, including the Lollapallooza. Here's her very recent performance of "Free" on Conan.


If you ever want to get an early taste of Listen Up, this is "Wonderland", which I find ethereal and divine! It's minty fresh like Brooke White's music!

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Jules
20 April 2012 @ 08:19 am
Hot and Tasty  
How smoking hot was Michael Cassidy on Scandal? ;) I enjoyed the twists in this 3rd episode (especially at the end with Amanda Tanner). The Olivia/President Fitz dance also has that Old Hollywood vibe that makes the scene a classic. Let's hope the show won't go down the soap opera route real fast.

Anyway, here are some delicious pictures of Michael from the episode. Oh my goodness, what a stellar performance full of dramatic moments! He even had his very first emotional breakdown scene! I look forward to seeing more of that in his future roles. This actor can definitely take on any genre. I really would love for him to star alongside Supernatural's Jensen Ackles in a new project.





Haley Reinhart's CD cover art is finally out. Doesn't it look like a fine vintage painting? I heart it a lot! <3
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Jules
10 April 2012 @ 07:59 pm
Men at Work  
Alright, everyone. It seems like we've got an all-male Sex and the City coming up! TBS's new comedy Men at Work is set to premiere on May 24.

If you adore sitcoms like New Girl and Happy Endings, I can tell you'll also find this show about 4 buddies who work for a lifestyle magazine in NYC just as addicting. Here's an exclusive new promo featuring short interviews with the 4 leads.
Any favorite featured clip? Mine has got to be the bangin' part... plus the incredibly cheesy dance at the end which somehow works for me.

No matter who you're a fan of - Danny Masterson from That 70's Show, James Lesure from Lost, Michael Cassidy from Smallville or Adam Busch from Buffy the Vampire Slayer - you're bound to love these guys! 

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Jules
04 April 2012 @ 12:01 am
She's So Retro  
It's here, it's now! Queen Haley's uber-creative, retrofabulous music video for "Free" is available 24/7 for your enjoyment. It's a dreamscape that combines your 50's fantasy at a classic diner with the charming Haley as your musical companion. The single instantly cracked the Top 100 music charts upon its release. Deservedly so! 


Her album Listen Up may not be out 'til next month, but she's already switching zip codes by guest-starring on the CW's 90210. Though she was literally playing herself, she actually brought some edge to the scripted Haley that it felt so natural and unforced. As she's also interested in more acting gigs in addition to music, we can expect to see more of her on TV or even in a feature film! ;)

Now let's see how Scotty McCreery does when he guest-stars on Hart of Dixie this month (no, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you), though I'm sure Haley still wins in the acting department with her theater background. LOL. I think I'm starting to see this CW-Idol connection going on.


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Jules
20 March 2012 @ 11:03 pm
March 20  
Haley Reinhart's "Free" is topping the iTunes charts, it's so delicious! What amazes me even more is to see her song being covered on YouTube this fast. I can't wait for her return on the Idol stage come Thursday :) What will Randy and JLo's expressions be like? Long live Queen Haley!

All Haley fans can now pre-order her deluxe edition album on her official site, so get on it. LOL. Though I'm super-bummed that Interscope are limiting the exclusive CD pack to the US fans only (I'm not currently there), I'm glad a friend of mine is able to pre-order it for me. That extra flipbook is way too sizzling to be missed. 


Michael Cassidy is turning 29 now (still a very sweet age to play a young reigning prince obviously). So I sent him a B'day tweet as a gift, because he is that special. That was sooo very nice of him to respond... again. Okay, is it safe to say we're Twitter friends now? LOL Considering another super-fan seems to see it that way, maybe it's true after all.
 

Okay, I'm back to continuing Viva! after I'm done with my first Fiction Writing assignment. This week's Idol theme is all about Billy Joel's music. I'm stoked! This man surely knows how to get us in a New York state of mind. Let's hope the idols can do his songs justice. Elise needs to be safe.

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Jules
13 March 2012 @ 08:36 am
Free  
The countdown to Haley's single release is coming to an end as next Tuesday marks the official launch of "FREE" on iTunes. How epic could March 20 be with my favorite actor Michael Cassidy also celebrating his 29th b'day? I'm so looking forward to this "double event" Tuesday!!! Superfabulous! LOL

I'll be returning to the CW Network's 90210 come March 27 just to watch Queen Haley guest-starring and performing her single. Based on what I heard, Haley's character will be causing a major blowout between two of the main characters. We'll see if that's true. I LOVE that she can do it all... singing and acting! ;) 



In the meantime, I'm rocking out to Carrie's newest smash hit "Good Girl" from her upcoming album.

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Jules
05 March 2012 @ 10:57 pm
A Tasty 2012  



  ( All-New Flavors! )


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Jules
01 March 2012 @ 06:43 am
Stay With Me  
Call me insane, but I just can't stop hitting the Play button on this video. LOL. She's a little ball of fire with a lot of spunk and energy! I love that she can give a rock and roll flavor to a song even with her all-out country voice! If any country girl can make it, I hope it's Skylar. 

Obviously, the girls as a whole were an awesome group with many stellar performances like Skylar, Elise and Jessica :) This LJ review by my friend Zoey ([info]zoaster_toaster) is exactly everything I wanted to say about the Top 24 guys and gals. 



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