Live Review: Acts of Sedition, Comadre, Soul Control, Dangers

Wes, drummer for Comadre, tearing it up.

I can't even begin to explain how excited I was for this show. It happened last Sunday at the Gilman in Berkeley. Four bands played, three from California, and one band from Rhode Island. I know most readers of this blog don't listen to Hardcore but here goes nothing:

Acts of Sedition opened the show. At this time only about 30 people were in the room (yes I counted). They played a cool set. They had very old school punk sounding vocals with some killer guitar riffs. The drummer was insane and definitely kept a lot of the songs together. I would have enjoyed it more if the sound wasn't so bad. I could barely hear the front man singing over the highly distorted guitars and blaring drums. A fun set overall though.

Comadre drew some more people luckily, now about 60 or 70. This band is one of my favorites and seeing them ruled. There's nothing like watching this band live. Unlike anyone else I've seen, they all set up and stand extremely close to each other and have the crowd gather around them, almost nose to nose (they played on the floor, it ruled). Then they release a frenzy of off-beat guitars, crazy vocals, and driven drums. It was awesome, you can tell these guys love what they do. I bought a shirt and grabbed a few free pins/stickers.

Soul Control definitely surprised me. I was not that excited to see them play as I have never really listened to them. Now I'm kicking myself for sleeping on it. These guys killed it. The four piece suit from Rhode Island unleashed an unending onslaught of funky, unique, and overall fun music. Nobody in the crowd could stand still to their melodies. I am definitely going to see this band again.

Dangers was finally up. About 150 to 200 people were at Gilman now. One of the angriest, loudest, fastest and most fun bands I've ever experienced. The whole crowd went crazy, and those who knew the lyrics to all of their songs (me) were up at the mic the entire set. They did play a new song off their upcoming album, Messy, Isn't It?, which got me even more stoked than I originally was. The crowd beat the singer to a pulp with their attempt to grab the mic to sing their hearts out. Definitely the most fun band of the night.

12 Most Popular Style Trends For Guys This Fall/Winter

1. High Top Sneaks/Casual Boots: “High Top sneaks are so in its crazy and they are like boots for street guys which is great, Even Marc Jacobs released pairs of them and they are a big style statement for a young teen who hasn’t grown into the casual boots yet. One of the best looks is a soft leather boot in a neutral shade that you can tuck your pants into. The idea is you’re a cleaning up the silhouette and taking the weight off the bottom of your look and puling it up. The big plus with these styles is that they usually have an 1 ¼ - 2 inch lift, and since that average is guy is about 5’8 – 5’10 those extra inches can add up to the height of your desire. “
2. Tie Dye Bleaching: “ So I don’t know if you have noticed but Tie Dye is back in 2009 and I personally never liked Tie Dye even though I live in NorCal but I do like the Tie Dye Effect created with Bleaching. The bleaching only takes the color of your already neutral pair of jeans up a few shades so it gives you a nice graded color scale. The best variations of this are the spray bleach effect, the spotted effect, and then the marbled look. This is also one of the most cost effective looks of Fall/Winter 2009 because if you don’t want to run out and buy them you can DIY. It becomes a fun weekend project and you can even do it with friends.” (Check Out The DIY Post teaching you how to do this.)



3.Over sized Blazer: “So the cool thing about knowing proportions and understanding clothes is that you can begin to play around in your closet and wear things in new ways. The over sized blazer is cool for young people because it has this sort of almost grown up vibe while also giving off a vibe of maturity. Through a slightly over sized blazer over a T and put on some skinny colored denim and you have a look made in style heaven. This is a very retro vibe throwing us back to the 80’s, so ask your dad or older brother, or again you can thrift it for less than $30 Dollars.”
4. Chunky Sweater: “Now don’t get me wrong, I am all about a nice clean line and love a cashmere sweater or perhaps a merino wool but this fall I think that the chunky sweater is a good idea. A nice chunky knit sweater worn by itself with a close fitting pair of pants or worn with under a fitted jacket is a nice idea this fall. You won’t find it at American Apparel so don’t even try. I would actually advise you to search through your closet for an old grandma gift that you have never worn a print you found inappropriate, or I would even advise you looking through the racks of your local thrift store.”
5. Thick Scarves: “This season don’t just throw a scarf around your neck and let it hang. This year actually get yourself warm and wrap the thing around your neck several times and don’t let it hang. This year is all about tightening the look up and cleaning up the loose edges so along with putting the pants in the shoes we are wrapping the scarves up. Now don’t wrap to tight because we still want to see a little of your neck and we want comfort but think close to the neck when it comes to scarves this season.”
6. Cuffed Pants: “ The tattered pant look is no longer in and we cannot let our pants pull, drag, rip, and carry on behind us. This year the pants are being cuffed and if they are too long either cuff them, get them hemmed by a tailor or mom, or just buy them in the right height. When they say 32/30 the “32” is the waist measurement, and the “30” is the length of the hem.”
7. Colored Denim: “ Solid Colored Denim in red, blue, yellow, green, etc is really hot right now and you would serve yourself to get on that train. Fall/Winter does not just need to only be about typical neutrals like beige, black, and grey. This year we are brightening up our winter closets with bold colors that make people take notice in a sea of boring shades. Though, I would say that colored denim looks great with a gray blazer or a neutral colored shirt. Play with it!”
8. Neon: “ Neon is very popular this season but before you run out and buy a tacky jacket or some strange pants let me tell you that accessories are how you do this trend. With belts, ties, shoes, suspenders, sunglasses, watches, and even kitschy cuff links. The best way to do neon is to do it as softly as possible. Tone neon down with lots of neutral colors and don’t let it dominate your look.”
9.Skinny Tie and Bow Tie: “Now if you like to look polished and ready for presentation invest in this years skinny tie and bow tie. Chunky ties are so out and they should be, again this year we are cleaning everything. Pull the eye to the face with a bow tie and slim your waist by drawing the eye in with a skinny tie.”
10. Horizontal and Vertical Patterns: “I would like to set the record straight and let everyone know that plaid is not a blanket term and there are other Horizontal and Vertical Patterns. This Fall/Winter you will be out in the cold unless you have one or two cross patterns in your closet. Go and get yourself, Tartan, Gingham, Plaid, or Checkerboard. You can fine this trend in every store in the country right now so don’t day it isn’t accessible. Oh and BTW throw out your hound’s-tooth and paisley from last year. “
11. Felt Hats: “ I know we all love the beanie, and especially the slouchy beanie, but lets expand our horizons with a felt hat or two in a number of styles that will take up your style level with one wear. The felt hat is classic and you can find great ones at a lot of different places but they can always be found at our friends Urban Outfitters. “
12. Waistcoats: “ Put away the ¾ and Knee Length coats and as I said take is up with a coat that stops at the waist. Dividing you into two parts. Waistcoats in neutral tones or in colors are very popular right now and you can even belt them. When it come to belting a waistcoat at the natural waist think thin belt in a different color this year. Take an old belt from your boyhood and then through it on your coat to give you a slimmer line and also make you look a bit more put together.”

Double Feature: Whip It! & Zombieland

Of course it's not unusual for me to go to the cinema one night, and to go to the cinema the following night. This weekend was no exception.

On Friday, the girls and I went to the Alameda Cineplex to watch Whip It! Now, the crowds that had gathered there had been for Zombieland, so the auditorium was not packed at all. The film was cute, funny, edgy, and I stayed entertained throughout the entire film. And I mean it. I've never told anyone this, but everytime I am at the cinema, I always think about what I'm going to do after the film. For Whip It! all I could think about was what was going to happen next. The film had such a wonderful indie quality to it, not only was our girl Juno in it, but her life is just so wonderful. I know I've said many times before that I want to lead my life like an indie film, Whip It! was no exception. From cute indie rockstar boyfriend, to an alternative full contact sport, I grew envious of Ellen Page's character. The scenes were shot beautifully, and although you are not subtle at all, Drew Barrymore (the heart magnet!) you are an excellent director. Whip It! arguably had the most beautiful underwater scenes. I wonder how high the spike of people taking an interest in roller derby will be in a week. I know I'm already getting my skates on!

On Saturday, after a really long night at the weaving studio, we decided to go see Zombieland on a whim. Now, I love zombie movies more than anything else. And, despite my current persuasion, I will never, ever get over a hot babe shooting zombies. With that said, Zombieland was more of a fun comedy than horror movie. Although there are copious amounts of gratuitous gore, that is to be expected in a zombie film. The main character, Mr. Adventureland was adorable with his firm stance on following the rules of survival, and all the characters in this rag tag caravan of survivors compliment eachother very well. And then there was Bill Murray. No one expected Bill Murray's cameo as himself. There were many intense "WTF are they going to do now?!" moments, and a bunch of "Oh god how cliché" moments. While something's were a little bit of a stretch in the film, I think they were forgivable given that this is a movie called Zombieland. I went home, turned on my PS2 and played Resident Evil all night long.

But yeah, double feature!

Weekend Box Office
1. Zombieland 25 Million
2. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 16.7 Million
3. Toy Story 12.5 Million
4. The Invention Of Lying 7.3 Million
5. Whip It! 4.9 Million

The Easiest Dish I Can Think Of

Bruschetta is by far one of the simplest dishes to make and it tastes amazing every time, so I always have it as a go to dish for Italian meals. Start the night out with these toasts, move onto a green salad, and finish with a pasta dish (following the pasta basics of course), and you will have yourself a complete Italian feast.

What You'll Need:

For the Toasts:

• A crusty baguette, preferably Italian, or a Focaccia loaf


• Extra virgin olive oil


• Salt and pepper


• A single clove of garlic, peeled

For the tomato topping that will be placed on the toasts, I strongly encourage a store bought substitute. You can find bruschetta "sauce" in most supermarkets these days. I personally prefer the Trader Joe's brand. However; if you want to make the topping yourself you'll need to buy a few more ingredients.

For the Topping:

• 3 or more heirloom tomatoes depending on size


• 2 cloves of garlic minced (chopped finely)


• 7-10 leaves of basil laid on top of each other, rolled up like a cigar and chopped into thin strips


• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit


2. Slice the baguette into 3/4 inch slices. Arrange slices and a baking sheet and brush with olive oil using a pastry brush


3. Season the toasts with dashes of salt and pepper
   


4. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, watching to make sure they don't burn.


5. Allow them to cool for a minute then chop the garlic clove in half and rub the toast with the exposed garlic (it transfers the flavor and leaves an amazing taste)


6. Chop the tomatoes into bite-size chunks and toss in a bowl with the garlic, basil, and some extra virgin olive oil


7. Season the topping with salt and pepper and spoon onto toasts (you can also let your guests spoon it themselves so they can control their portions)

Enjoy!

How to Make the Perfect Party Mix

Pictured: You.

Lets face it, parties can be just as stressful as they are fun. Despite the companionship, good times, and fun that comes with throwing parties, the host will always have a long list of worries and concerns that come along with it. Your background music should not be one of them, but surprisingly, it can be sometimes. This guide should help you make the perfect mix for any kind of festivity!


Know Who's Coming

You would never bump hardcore gangsta rap for grandmas birthday (unless your grandma rules) and likewise you wouldn't play Frank Sinatra at an abandoned warehouse rager. You have to know who you're playing to. If it's a kids party keep it as clean and as much as a background sound as possible. If it's a frat party make sure it's danceable and dirty. Failure to do so can make you look irresponsible or just overall lame.

Avoid Awkward Pauses

If you've ever been to a club or school dance you know that unlike your iPod, the music never stops. The sudden lack of background noise can really spoil a moment. A true DJ will make sure that this does not happen by mixing songs together. Since CD's, iPods and iTunes by default pause in between songs you will want to put all of the music together and mix it correctly. A good, easy program to use would be Audacity.

You Can't Please Everybody, So Please the Majority

A common mistake most people make is to try and make EVERYONE happy with their own individual song. A good idea is to put songs together than flow well, don't throw in a Metallica song right after Beyonce just to please your friend Mike.
Don't Save the Best for Last

One of the biggest music buzzkills for me is having all of the best songs either be played right away, or only at the end. This kind of inconsistency will throw people off and generally doesn't go over well. To truly make the music last through the night you need to keep a good mix of killer and filler songs.

I hope these tips will make your next party a blast. Good luck DJ.

Quick Grooming Tip #4

Coffee then Strawberries: So some people love there teeth and would like them to be or to remain pearly white. If you are a coffee drinker (like me) you know or have heard that coffee stains your teeth. Well that is really lame, so my dentist told me to try to eat strawberries after I have my morning cup because the acid in the strawberries will remove the coffee stain on my teeth Try it for a couple of weeks and tell us what happens.

GF & BF Of The Week 9.27.09

Taylor Swift
Age: 19
Heritage: Caucasian-American
Passions: Singing, Playing her guitar, Writing Songs, and making You Tube videos

About: Taylor Swift is so famous it is ridiculous. She has become the new princess of country music and he soft flowing curls falling over her guitar have stimulated audiences all over America. She is based in Nashville, TN and stays out of the Hollywood scene. She is a guy’s girl and enjoys hanging out and writing songs that are on The Billboard Charts forever and happen to be in the top 10. With millions of fans and millions of dollars I am sure you and Taylor could have a good ol’ country time on a date. So my pal Taylor is for sure sweet enough to date but I warn you that if you are bad to her she will write a song about you and everyone in the world will know, actually. “ I need to call her and see when we can chill.”

BF
Drake
Age: 20

Heritage: “Afro-Canadian?”
Passions: Acting & Rapping

About Drake: Drake is the hottest new Rapper on the scene with the release of his new single “Best I Ever had”. The “Best I Ever Had” has been at the top of the charts since it was released and we can’t wait to hear the rest of the album. He broke into the music biz on the sagging pants of Lil Wayne but now he is super famous and he has also collaborated with Mary J on her hot new single “The One.” We don’t know about you but we know him better as Jimmy from the Canadian national treasure Degrassi: The Next Generation. With all this fame and a face meant to be on camera he would be a really satisfying BF. “ So does all this rapping mean he is no longer Jimmy?”

October Movie Month

Just because I walked out of the cinema twice in a row does not mean I have a sour taste in my mouth for good. I am taking a break and waiting until October before the movie going commences. Although I did not enjoy the films I saw (and subsequently walked out of them) I did love trailers. I love trailers. So watch out for these on the big screen:

Where the Wild Things Are: Yes, one of the movies that hipster douchebags will either love to love or love to hate or love to be indifferent about. Hipster douchebags will love it because of its indie-film qualities, the Arcade Fire playing in the trailer, and because it was a children's book. Hipster douchebags will hate it because they, along with many other sorts of people, will say that it ruined the book and are already planning their "It Ruined the Book" posts on their Tumblrs. (By the way the story was only ten sentences long, give Spike Jonze a break, douchebags) Or, hipster douchebags will be indifferent because they are about everything. I think I'm going to love it.

Whip It: I can't wait to see this one. It has the ultimate indie-film babe (that girl from Juno, or Shadowcat if you prefer) to make the ultimate indie film about roller derby. This film is directed by Drew Barrymore, who I am surprised to see still has some semblance of a career. The film has an almost all-star line up that includes Kristen Wiig (famous for her Björk impressions on SNL), Juliette Lewis, that stunt double who played herself in Deathproof, and Eve. Ya, Eve. So go watch it and I'll be sure to write about it in the blog,

Zombieland: This one stars that curly-haired indie protagonist from Adventureland, Abigail Breslin, and some other people I don't know. I love zombie stories. I can't get enough of them. I've seen all the zombie films ever made, and I am thrilled for this one. I love the idea of a rag tag group of people fighting the masses of undead and trying to survive, I hope Little Miss Sunshine gets a gun. But yeah, I expect this to be funny, Sean of the Dead style, and I expect it to be super indie, because that guy from Adventureland is in it. By the way isn't it funny that he went straight from Adventureland to Zombieland? What's next, Frontierland? This one comes out at about the same time as Whip It, try to catch both as soon as you can.

I guess I am an indie movie snob and will only go see ones that have that quality to them, and almost hardly see the big studio mainstream films. I avoid AMC and go straight to a Landmark nearby, and I think that's pretty rad. Support your local indie cinema, and if it's a Landmark, you get a student discount ALL THE TIME (if you're a student) not like that "You're only a student on Thursday" bullshit AMC offers.

See you guys at the cinema!

Man on the Moon: The End of Day

Kid Cudi came into the scene with his trip-hop anthem Day N' Night back in 2007. Fast forward to 2009 and Cudi has built quite a reputation having co-wrote songs on both Kanye West's 808 and Heartbreak and Jay-Z's Blueprint 3. For Cudi's debut he recruits Ratatat, MGMT, Kanye West, and Common along side new fellow new comers Chip Da Ripper and Billy Craven to build his spacey, introspective debut album.

Cudi samples folk and hard rock with distorted electronic finesse that creates an electronic production that breathes fresh air into hip-hop. If anything Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon is a beautifully arranged and produced album. Dark, moody, and experimental the 25 year old Cudi has grown a lot production wise sense his "A Kid Named Cudi" mixtape. When he doesn't use any samples he more than compensates with the minimalist electronic production that Kanye West has popularized. Like Mos Def, T.I., Lil Wayne, or Ant (from Atmosphere), Kid Cudi uses his voice as an instrument as he harmonizes and sings along side his beats to create one of the more organic sounding hip-hop albums (a daring feat considering his strong electronic influence).

Kid Cudi isn't trying to be the best rapper alive, he's perfectly content with his lyrics even if at times you do wish for a little more. While he doesn't have a childlike flow or simple abc123 lyrics, at times his production would really shine with maybe a more lyrical rapper to mold a story with his beautiful production. Yet, Cudi can get away with the less is more mantra. Kid Cudi for the most parts raps about his life as a young adult confused alone, yet still enjoys himself, but once the marijuana smoke clears he's back to being confused but a little more confident in his own journey of self-discovery.

While the albums does have it's share of missteps like the Lady Gaga sampled "Make Her Say Poke her Face" sounds off with the rest of the album. Same can be said about "Hyyerr" Feat. Chip Da Ripper another ode to the ladies sounds off too, as it sounds better placed on a Piles or Lil Wayne album. Not saying Kid Cudi can't make love (or love making) songs, as Enter Galactic (Love Connection) is one of Kid Cudi shining moments.

Cudi's debut is a sold album with some minor missteps, but his production is amazing. It's no wonder Kanye West and Jay-Z have both had songs written and produced by him. His production and song writing really shines on "Soundtrack 2 My Life", "Day N' Night", and "Enter Galactic (Love Connection)".

"In The Market For Food."

My family and I just moved and of course along with moving came stress, and clutter, and short fuses. How far did we move exactly? Oh, just to the other side of town. Maybe a mile, at most. But relentless of the distance our experience goes to prove that moving is never fun.

My new house is a culinary failure at first glance considering the kitchen is half the size of our old one (a cutting board takes up all our counter space). It wasn't until I ventured down the street from the new place and stumbled on a local market. I had passed by this place thousands of times but never once had I stopped to take a look and explore. And explore really is the perfect word because there was an overflow of local produce to be discovered.
This brings me to my point. Local markets really are the best place to buy your food. I understand they may not have specialty foods for the most experimental cooks or the guilty-pleasure hostess cupcakes for those starved of childhood comforts. Overall though, your local market really is a place to behold.
I was making a squash casserole and flew down to my local market to grab some Yellow Summer Squash. Not only was the squash quite tasty; it was cheaper than the supermarket and organically grown. Most of the produce at my local market is from small, somewhat close farms which translates to more money into the local economy. It also means produce that is not genetically modified or showered in pesticides in order to retain it's unnaturally bright color and flawless shape. Your body will thank you later.
And don't think that local markets are just for produce. I snagged myself a bag of tortilla chips, and some pretty delicious goat cheese while wandering the food stands, which makes grumpy Kelly a happy camper. And if my local market has the power to relieve me of my post-moving stress disorder, I'm sure it can work wonders in your life.

Click here to help you find local markets where you live.

Incoming!

Here are a few records to look out for in the next month or so:


Brand New - Daisy (TODAY)

Amazingly good alternative rock. Can go from tense and enchanting to loud and crazy in a heartbeat. Definitely one of my favorite artists of all time.

Owen - New Leaves (TODAY)

Owen is an acoustic artist who lightly brushes his songs with some electronic backgrounds. The effect is extraordinary and very relaxing. The man behind this is the same guy behind the bands American Football and Cap'n Jazz.

AFI - Crash Love (September 29th)

These punk rockers have changed a lot since the 90's. Lets hope this album doesn't dissapoint.

Say Anything - Say Anything (Oct. 13th)

I can't tell you how excited for this release I am. The new single 'Hate Everyone' gives a very promising hope that this album will rule.

When To Walk Out of the Cinema

This past weekend was an awful one in cinema. I walked out of two films, Bright Star and The Informant. I have never walked out of a cinema in my life. Well there was one time when I tried to see The Unborn in Union City with my cousin. It was way too ghetto for my taste, so we upped and left. But that was before the film started. This is different.

Bright Star: This is a period film, so put your walking shoes on. This film was very confusing. I had no clue why the characters behaved the way they did. For those of you who have never heard of this (I'm assuming there are a good number of you) Bright Star is a very indie film based on the relationship between regency era pet John Keats and his lover, this girl named Fanny. Throughout the film, romantic gestures where made, I think. I think they sort of liked each other, and sort of hated each other at the same time. I think. I did grow bored of the plot, the on-and-off-letter-exchanging-emotional roller coaster of the film made me sleepy. I was thinking, 'Gosh, I wish i was doing something right now'. Apparently, my friends all thought the same thing, too, so we stood up and left the Metreon. You know when to leave a film when it's about to reach the climax and you still don't care.

The Informant: We saw this film because there was nothing else to see. I wanted to see 9, but someone in our party had seen it already. So we saw the informant. There was no fantasy aspect in this film, so I was already half way out the door. Not that I can't enjoy a reasonably realistic film, but there was no part about this film that I was particularly interested in, so, for personal reasons, I did not enjoy this film. Part of the time, I did not understand it. Perhaps this is a film meant for adults. It is rated R, but I did not see anything suggestive, which leads me to believe that only adults can enjoy this film. You know when to leave a film when you are looking at the empty seats around you more than the screen.

GF & BF Of The Week 9.20.09

GF
Keke Palmer
Age: 15
Heritage: African-American
Passions: Acting, Singing, and Dancing
About Keke: The extremely cute Keke Palmer is only 15 now but is quickly on her way to being one of Hollywood’s most notable starlets. With a show on Nickelodeon and a budding career in music she is on top of her business. This Junior A – Lister would be a great girlfriend because she is talented, driven, and sassy. Watch out gentlemen I think Keke is the type to call you on any crap, definitely girlfriend material. “ Keke don’t date older men and misbehave in Hollywood.”


BF
David Henrie
Age 20
Heritage: Caucasian-American
Passions: Acting
About David: David is most famous for his role on Disney’s The Wizard’s of Waverly Place but we also remember David from That’s So Raven. On wizards he plays Justin Russo aka Selena Gomez’s older brother. He also has a role on CBS’s How I Met Your Mother. David is one of Hollywood’s young quiet bachelors which we like. He is 20 with a stable job in LA so definitely dateable. “ I wonder when we will see him with Miley Cyrus!”

FAME

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MIKA: The Boy Who Knew Too Much

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From Last Weeks Article.
“We don’t need girls to tell us what to wear and when to wear it, and any girl who says she doesn’t like a boy with style is lying (I will tell you why in the next article).”
This Week.
I have some girlfriends that say,” I don’t want a boy with style, I just don’t” Direct Quote. “ I don’t care what you say chicadita, You want a boy with a style, you just don’t want him to look better than you and hog your mirror in the morning.” The thing is boys, most girls don’t know what they want and can’t even pinpoint what they like. There are two types of girls who don’t care, #1 She likes a Bicep Boy: A Boy who’s biceps are equivalent to a blazer or cardigan and can wear a T- Shirt and look picture perfect, #2 She is a little insecure and has to call a boy a homosexual when he has style because he has better facial features and if he has style he looks hotter than she does. We can’t help these girls; all we can do is shut up the lies by telling the truth with a good closet and date ready cologne. Find a girl with pride that likes a sharp guy. Don’t be jealous ladies, just appreciate a dude’s effort as he appreciates yours, and if he is a gentlemen he will always appreciate your effort.

Look At: Ray Ban Sunglasses, I can’t tell you how much a good pair of sunglasses can do for you, and Ray Ban offers styles most people can pull off. You will most likely look sharp and you can use it as the garnish to finish any great outfit. You can probably find a really good sale on the famous style if you look around. The Wayfarer style that is signature to Ray Ban is their most popular right now and come in a variety of colors and frame textures. There are also a bunch of knock offs but go for those too if you can’t afford the real thing. Remember: Personal Style is associated with a sense of self worth, so own your look and don’t get discouraged by haters.

by David Michael

Quick Grooming Tip #3

Muscle Therapy

So I know this is not a classic grooming tip but you can put it in your bag of tricks. If you have a really rough workout and your muscles are sore that is caused by our friend Inflammation and Swelling. We usually use ice packs and things of that nature to take down the swelling and ease our discomfort but the Rosemary: A Popular kitchen staple can do the same trick and its something new.
Take a couple of sprigs of Rosemary and let them chill out in a pot of simmering water, as if you are making Rosemary tea. Take the pot off let it cool for a little bit. Soak a towel in the Rosemary infused water and then drape the towel over the inflamed area. The heat from the steam will relax your muscles and aid your recovery and the Rosemary is acting as an anti - inflammatory to take down your swelling. " So save the Frozen Peas for dinner and run to your herb garden for a new girlfriend named Rosemary."

Live Review: Blink 182, Weezer, Taking Back Sunday & Chester French at the Shoreline Amphitheatre

I'm going to apologize in advance, this is an incomplete review. Due to the lovely amount of traffic on 101 to Shoreline Blvd I arrived late into the show. I missed Chester French completely and half of Taking Back Sunday's yet, which I was quite bummed about because I really like that band. However, my friends who arrived before me told me that Chester French played a poor performance. The whole show I was in the lawn seats (which was just a long strip of elevated grass) where view of the stage was clear, just very tiny. I was pushed against the front so I could see and hear pretty well but anyone shorter than 5' 8" was out of luck.

Taking Back Sunday played a very good set (from what I saw of it). The singer had a very classy air about him, the way he strutted around the stage swinging the microphone over his head. There isn't too much more I can say as I only saw the last two songs they played, but boy did they play their hearts out. The guitarist had a broken foot (which the projection screen camera men had no problem zooming in on to give us all in the lawn seats a closer look) yet he still was moving around and having fun with it. A+ on showmanship Taking Back Sunday.

Weezer was up next. Admittedly I wasn't too excited for Weezer at first, I mean I liked them but not enough to go see them willingly if they came to my town. They really surprised me though and played one of the most enjoyable performances I've ever seen. The band came out wearing all white, matching jumpsuits. It was awesome. Weezer started off by playing a cover of Black Sabbath's War Pigs, which they pulled off very well for an emo rock band. They then jumped right into their regular set list which was varied from their classic songs and newer ones very well. Rivers Cuomo definitely kept it interesting with stage banter, jumping on speakers, and even playing as a one man band for a while. Overall it was a fantastic set and I'd love to see Weezer play again.

Blink 182 finally started after what seemed like an eternity of set-up time. The crowd went absolutely crazy as the black curtain covering the stage fell after a short portion of Raining Men was played over the PA (It was pouring at the Shoreline). The whole time they kept it interesting with funny, between song jokes and banter. Tom and Mark's back and forth's were hilarious and at times, borderline homoerotic (okay, COMPLETELY homoerotic, Tom relayed a dream he had about Mark coming down as a knight and making love to him). They played all of the songs we wanted to hear and did not let me down. In the middle of their performance Travis Barker cracked a cymbal, so he gave it away to a member of the audience. Tom and Mark considered this a challenge and each gave away one of their guitars and bass' to two lucky members of the audience. When the show ended, everyone was screaming for an encore. They stayed off just long enough to make me believe they actually might not play one. Then out of nowhere the curtain fell again and Travis Barker was sitting at his set, solo on the stage. He started playing along to a hip hop beat playing over the sound system. Suddenly, the small stage he was seated on began lifting up, carrying him and his drum set. Barker continued playing without missing a beat, it was incredible. Then after swinging in the air for a minute or so, the stage turned at a Z-axis and you had an overhead view of Travis playing along. My mind was officially blown. After they set him back down, Mark and Tom came back out and they ended with the song 'Dammit'.

Overall the concert was absolutely incredible despite the crowds, traffic, and pouring rain. If any of these bands come to your town, don't pass up seeing them.

Did You Expect Anything More From Kanye?

Love Kanye but you know he has no social grace. Tick Tack To(bad)!
We love Taylor Swift @ Style: For Boys!

Sept 14, 09
From Perezhilton.com we got that Kanye came back and said.

"I'M SOOOOO SORRY TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER FANS AND HER MOM. I SPOKE TO HER MOTHER RIGHT AFTER AND SHE SAID THE SAME THING MY MOTHER WOULD'VE SAID. SHE IS VERY TALENTED! I LIKE THE LYRICS ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER AND SHE'S IN THE BLEACHERS! …………………… I'M IN THE WRONG FOR GOING ON STAGE AND TAKING AWAY FROM HER MOMENT!…………….. BEYONCE'S VIDEO WAS THE BEST OF THIS DECADE!!!! I'M SORRY TO MY FANS IF I LET YOU GUYS DOWN!!!! I'M SORRY TO MY FRIENDS AT MTV. I WILL APOLOGIZE TO TAYLOR 2MRW. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!! EVERYBODY WANNA BOOOOO ME BUT I'M A FAN OF REAL POP CULTURE!!! NO DISRESPECT BUT WE WATCHIN' THE SHOW AT THE CRIB RIGHT NOW CAUSE … WELL YOU KNOW!!!! I'M STILL HAPPY FOR TAYLOR!!!! BOOOYAAAWWWW!!!! YOU ARE VERY VERY TALENTED!!! I GAVE MY AWARDS TO OUTKAST WHEN THEY DESERVED IT OVER ME… THAT'S WHAT IT IS!!!!!!! I'M NOT CRAZY YALL, I'M JUST REAL. SORRY FOR THAT!!! I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR TAYLOR AND I'M SINCERELY SORRY!!! MUCH RESPECT!!!!!

Ok Kanye.

What do you think about Jennifer's Body?

In Theaters 9.18.09

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GF & BF Of The Week 9.13.09

GF
Lily Collins
Age: 20
Heritage: Caucasian-American
Passions: Work
About Lily: Lily Collins is the daughter of the legendary entertainer Phil Collins. Lily is not really famous but she is a socialite and appears in fancy clothes at many industry parties and events. Lily is a girl about her business though, attending USC and making TV appearances on Nickelodeon and The CW’s 90210. She looks like a hot girlfriend! “ I can’t wait for her to milk her dad’s fame and release a CD. I’ll buy it.”




BF
Mark Sanchez
Age: 22
Heritage: Mexican – American
Sign: Scorpio
Passions: Sports
About Mark: Mark is the new Quarterback for the New York Jets. Mark was born in Long Beach, California and went to school at USC in Los Angeles. Weighing 227 pounds and being 6,2 he is a solid mass of muscles and he used them to win the MVP award at the 2009 Rose Bowl. He actually left USC before finishing school to be drafted into the NFL @ the first round level. He is really dateable and I think everyone thinks so, which means you better hurry up. “ No words, Thank you for being amazing Mr. Sanchez!”

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TV

Fox’s new series GLEE is the new underdog darling of Hollywood. GLEE has become an over the summer craze with its Pilot Episode strategically airing in the spring after an episode of American Idol. Queens from Brooklyn to Bangkok, and Hags from the West End to West Hollywood have gone “Gaga” over GLEE and don’t lie because The “Bros” from the locker rooms of Trenton, New Jersey to those of Odessa, Texas are also tuning in Wednesday nights @ 8/7 central.

What makes us love a show like GLEE? Do we relate to the characters? Does it strike up memories from High School? Or, is the music just bomb? I think it’s a combination of all three and simply we (the American Public) just freakin’ love it. The acting camp I work at (Young Actor’s Theater Camp- Loma Mar, CA) even has a GLEE theme for our winter session. My only question for the producers is, “ Can I make song requests?”

Side Note:
The Vampire Diaries is so unoriginal I can’t stand it, Oprah’s 24th Season Kick Off was “Boom Boom Pow”, and “ I got A Feeling” Melrose Place is getting cancelled.
Question
Is GLEE a (guilty) pleasure for now? Or, Will GLEE be here to stay?

Advice for All

“The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.” Oscar Wilde was right. We all have our own advice, yet, paradoxically, our own advice is rarely applicable to ourselves. Hence, an advice column.

I have seventeen years of successful living. I’ve had ups and downs, wrongs and rights. Yet all of us do. I cannot promise to solve all of your problems, but I merely can offer my opinions regarding certain situations.

If you have a quandary that is in need of advice, anonymously or not, you can post it in the comment section below. With your help, we can turn my “useless” into your “useful.”

Best wishes,
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The Blueprint 3

This is Jay- Z's most accessible album, he's not just thinking about the hood or hip-hop, with the minimalist electronic beats and subtle samples this is definitely an album that proves he still has it, but doesn't need to make a classic Hip-Hop album. It's not his best work for hip-hop fans, but probably his best for music fans. I myself am torn, but I find myself enjoying it a lot. Kanye and No I.D. are such amazing producers that make other producers look like beat makers and not proper musicians, while Timberland is becoming a more well rounded musician that we know is capable of making great club friendly music for Jay-Z, Drake, as well as Madonna. I can't wait for Jay-Z's Project, but til then Blueprint 3 will keep my head moving.
by Lionel Ramazzini

Pasta Basics

If there is one ingredient that almost everyone has had and that almost everyone can come back to, it’s pasta. I remember my puerile youth when spaghetti was about the only thing I would eat and the only thing my mother could feed me. In that sense, I grew up on pasta. But it wasn’t until I began cooking pasta myself that I realized the world of dishes you can create off of this one ingredient. With that said, there are, I believe, some pasta guidelines that create perfect pasta dishes. These rules are for the noodles themselves. Americans often forget that the main star of any pasta dish should be the pasta, not the sauce. So don’t go slathering your noodles in gallons of marinara. The sauce is of course important but that’s a whole other article.

Here are a few rules for pasta I believe you should follow with every pasta dish. Of course there are exceptions, but in general these rules will create quality pasta dishes.

1)Always salt the water you’re boiling your pasta in before you add the noodles.

In all the dishes you make it is extremely important so season every layer. If you’re sautéing vegetables, for example, always add more salt and pepper with each of addition of a vegetable. Pasta is no exception. The Italians knew what they were saying when they said the water you cook pasta in should taste like the sea.

2)Don’t rinse your pasta once it’s done straining.

Pasta, when cooked, contains wonderful starches. These starches can thicken a dish and ensure that every noodle is coated in sauce. Therefore you never want to rinse pasta; the water will strip the noodles of it starches. The water you cook your pasta in also contains a good amount of this starch, so save a cup of it when cooking because you can always add it to a weak or thin looking sauce.

3)Cook your pasta with your sauce.

A mistake my father makes every time he cooks spaghetti (the one dish he knows how to cook) is that he never adds the spaghetti noodles to his marinara sauce. This last step in the cooking process allows for the pasta to really absorb the sauces flavor. It ultimately creates one dish instead of just pasta and sauce.

4)Your pasta should be appropriate for your sauce

When buying pasta at the store, always take into consideration the sauce you are going to cook the pasta in. Longer noodles like spaghetti and linguine, generally, take better to marinara and red sauces, while shorter pasta like penne and shells favor white sauces, and pesto. Of course this isn’t law. Any pasta can be mixed with any sauce, but the better home cooks will choose the pasta that will enhance their dish.

Follow these guidelines and your pasta dishes will always be better in the end. Below is a link to a pasta dish that is simple and that everyone should be able to enjoy.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Farfalle-with-Peas-and-Pancetta-101771

Quick Grooming Tip #2

Baking Soda Does Everything: We know that baking soda is used in the kitchen for everything from baking to cleaning your tiles, but we heard that you could also use it on you. #1 If you sprinkle a little baking soda on top of your toothpaste before brush your tooth the product will exfoliate your teeth and it acts as an instant whitening agent. #2 Before you wash your face sprinkle a little baking soda into your facial wash and then use it to gently exfoliate your face. When used every 2 – 3 days you will have clean & smooth skin. We would also recommend moisturizer after to prevent any dry skin.

Style Post v. Fashion Article

I would just like to clarify the difference between what I write and a Fashion Article. In my mind A Fashion Article is something discussing collection development, trend forecasts, Fashion Articles offer a critical review of the season, and a personal perspective on a particular collection given by the columnist. I am not writing any of those things. I am writing a Style Post, which is the trends in action and a discussion about the clothing provided to the public and how these trends work best in your closet. So expect me to drop designer names and talk about fit and texture and fabric but don't expect me to review the world of fashion. You don't want that anyway.

Why Some Boys Don’t Think About Style?

By David Michael

There is a perception that there are some boys that don’t care about style or the way they look, and that would be correct. Some boys don’t care or think about the way they look for a lot of reasons but I think it comes from men never having to dress themselves as little boys and never knowing that clothes could be fun. Guys didn’t have dolls to dress up and play with as kids so a lot of boys don’t find fun in dressing well. More than thinking of what you look like in an outfit I think we need to think about what we feel like in an outfit and remember the power of clothes and the effect they have on people. Do we have to be in button downs and bow ties everyday? No, (although I like to) but if we are going to wear a t - shirt then pick out one that isn’t white unless it is under another shirt and have fun with it. Making choices in your closet is like making choices for everything else and don’t just through clothes on. Boys have a reputation of throwing clothes on an slapping on some stuff that makes us smell good, let’s show the opposite sex that we are bigger and smarter than that. We don’t need a female to tell us what to wear and when to wear it, and any girl who says she doesn’t like a boy with style is lying (I will tell you why in the next article).
Try On: #1 This look by Y-3, This is only a long TS or thermal with a bomber inspired jacket, some loose fitting slacks, and some converse like shoes. What works here is the color and fit, but what sells it most is the attitude. #2 This look by Paul Smith, The tartan vest underneath is bold and colorful, the dark relaxed fit jeans play that down, and the blazer brings this up a little bit in style but still looks chill enough to wear all day. I am not crazy about the shoes. Look At: Dark Denim Jeans, Vests, and Blazers can make anything in your closet stand out. Pick up a button down or even a T and through a vest over it and you are instantly stylish, your thinking. Remember: When it comes to looking comfortable and confident wear clothes that fit you, don’t wear clothes 2x below or above your size, you’ll look silly. Whether you are trying to show something off or cover something up only go 1 size up or 1 size down

Recommended Stores: 1.Urban Outfitters, 2.American Apparel, 3. AE Outfitters

The Top Five Movies That We Didn't Or Will Not See

While I do spend an awful lot of time and money at the cinema, I do not see every film that is shown. Not because I can't, but because I do not want to. I have very good reasons as to why. Don't judge me on judging movies I haven't seen.

5. Sorority Row: After seeing the trailer for this film, I realized I had already seen it. And if you were even remotely alive in the nineties, you have too. I Know What You Did Last Summer Sorority Row has an all star cast made of the best in reality TV; such as Jamie Chung, best known for her role as Jamie Chung on the Real World: San Diego, and Audrina Patridge, best known for her role as Audrina Patridge on the hit MTV reality show The Hills. Was I right in choosing not to see this film? Yes. It bombed in the box office.

4. The Proposal: Ok, some people have seen it and have wonderful things to say about it. But let me just say, Sandra Bullock is in the same movie every time. 2009 in film for Sandra Bullock means four movies: all the same. The age of the rom-com is coming to an end. America does need any more Miss Congenialities. Pass the baton onto Katharine Heigl, Sandra, and I'm sure that in ten years time we will be telling her to pass the baton onto someone else. Don't take it personally.

3. The Orphan: I opted out for seeing this film, but I didn't have to with everyone on Facebook making their statuses "THE ORPHAN IS A RUSSIAN DWARF PROSTITUTE!"

2. Halloween 2: This seems more like Halloween 507. This remake is a sequel to another remake. Just How many remakes will there be? Not only that, but Halloween came two months too early this year. I've heard of Christmas in July, but can't we wait two months for an awful remake? Jamie Lee Curtis must be turning on her toilet.

1. The Burning Plain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx1KtXTbWnA Wach the trailer and tell me what it's about, cause I sure can't.

Our Contributors

"The Contributors to Style: For Boys are all male. For now the blog has 6 contributors, which is great but it will grow and I am looking forward to it. I am very happy about our staff of intelligent and interesting young men writing for young men and I just wanted to quickly introduce them."

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Style: For Boys

I am starting this because I am finished scraping through popular fashion magazines geared toward women for male style tips. GQ, DETAILS, and Out are three popular male magazines but they are not geared toward my audience. I have noticed the need for a style guide for Young Men and beyond that a lifestyle guide for Young Men so this will be that. This is the beginning of Style: For Boys but it will not be the end. The success of this will depend on the followers that read, contribute, and comment on our articles and posts, so keep on coming back and get ready for a lot young testosterone. We would like our voice, we want the perspectives of young men and to get a discussion flowing amongst the boys.

City and Colour

It takes a lot of talent to stick out as an acoustic solo artist in this day and age. With the thousands of Jack Johnson wannabees clogging the airways it seems any kid with a guitar can slap together a few chords and call himself an artist. Enter Dallas Green, the man who's not just changing that notion, but pushing the boundaries of what was thought could become mainstream.

I first discovered City and Colour a few years ago through a friend of mine who could not stop raving about his album, Sometimes. Soon enough I gave in and decided to give it a listen, and boy was I mad at myself for not doing it sooner. Dallas Green, the man behind City and Colour (Dallas = City, Green = Colour, get it?), creates such an incredible tone with his steady guitar rhythm accompanied by his haunting vocals that by the time the song is over you feel as if you just started it a few seconds ago. To me the most interesting thing about City and Colour is that Dallas Green plays guitar and sings for the Canadian hardcore band Alexisonfire. Despite his hardcore roots Green still manages to master the acoustic genre quite well. As a fan of both bands it's easy to see how the two can overlap at times which creates something not usually heard in folk/indie music.

If you like acoustic, folk, or indie music then you definitely won't want to skip out on City and Colour.

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Summer 09: unemployed, and at the cinema

Since there was not much to do this summer, I found myself at the cinema quite often, however that is hardly a departure from the rest of the year, this summer's movie season still stood out. Here are my personal top five films of the summer.

1. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Because I am a huge Harry Potter fan (having read them since elementary school) I am automatically inclined to put this film at the top of the list. Everything was executed wonderfully, and everything was how I saw it as i was reading it. Although the film did focus on a couple characters too much; you could say that this film can also be called "Dumbledore the movie". There was the main plot, that of Harry discovering the horcruxes, and the sideplot, which to say, was kind of lacking; the Ron and Hermione side plot. Whatever the case, I loved it because it brought the wizarding world closer to our land of the muggles.

2. Julie and Julia: This film was adorable. I loved how the two different time periods were played on and off of each other, and how the situations each character found themselves in were relatable even with the decades long time difference. The depiction of France-that-was is also quite adorable. the film was adorable, hands down.

3. District 9: I'm a sucker for these sort of films. I loved the viral marketing campaign to promote this film, like the Humans Only signs you may have seen everywhere. I also have a mild obsession with aliens, and have always asked the question "what if contact took place? An encounter of the third kind, but on a much more massive scale?" This film answers the question. The main character, a very sweet, cute, yet asshole-ish character, has to deal with one of the most awful situations imaginable, and with the outcome of the film, there is a hint at a sequel. This film is done in the mockumentary style, and it bares a resemblance to J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield.

4. Public Enemies: This is the kind of film that romanticizes the life of crime, and it makes me want to become a criminal, solely for the adventure. One of my main reasons for going to the cinema so often is to see life blown up to epic proportions, and if clothing is life, than by extension, clothing blown up to epic proportions. The costumes in this film were breathtaking, and being able to see every garment in detail, down to the last stitch in big screen is such a pleasure. To end this, Marion Cotillard was wonderful in terms of costume and acting, I know that Johnny Depp was in this too, but he was kind of nasty in comparison to Marion Cotillard.

5.The Time Traveler's Wife: This was a definite chick flick. However it was still an OK movie. OK enough to make it on my list. Based on a book, The Time Traveler's Wife was greenlit my New Line in '07. I will always review movies from the perspective of a fashion designer. With that said, this film is full of lovely knits. I guess knits make themselves more evident in places where it snows, as in the case of this film. Regina George's character was far from Regina George, which (her name escapes me) means that Regina George is an excellent actress. The film gets a bit weird and uncomfortable at times (flashback to benjamin button under the table with that girl when he was ten) but the overall theme of the film made those cringeworthy moments forgivable. Don't see this film with your gal pals, boys.

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Quick Grooming Tip #1

Smell Your Best Gentlemen:
Good cologne actually does cost between $25 and $70 dollars. An amazing cologne will run you from $70 and $150 but anything above that is phenomenal but who actually cares that much. The point is Axe does not cut it when you want the date of your dreams and you want their hands all over you. The tip is to go to your local department store or Sephora Brand store and ask for 2 sample bottles, a cologne you can wear in the day that is light and refreshing and another that makes you smell hot for night events and dates. They will give you nice size sample bottles and they will last you about a week. This way you can see how people react to your new fragrance and see how you like it before you make the splurge on a $45 dollar fragrance. Then for all you boys who have girlfriends who love to go out and buy you this stuff, Tell them to stop right away and let you deal with it; Sure girls might like to make boys smell the way they like but we are smart enough creatures to make choices for ourselves and especially when it comes to scent because you could cast your net wider if you smell better for a lot of people vs. one person.
Recommendations: Kenneth Cole Black, Vera Wang: For Men, Hugo By Hugo Boss
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Style Post 9.06.09

Lets Start With The Basics
By David Michael
To make it simple, a young man’s closet should be simple, solid, and clean. Boys our age need to have clothes that we can wear all day and clothes that work for us, without having to worry about them. As a women’s wear designer I give girls soft, sophisticated, and sultry, all of which require a few complicated lines but for the most part the idea is the same. Mix texture, pattern, shape, and color together to create a look that inspires confidence and exudes wearibilty. For the most part young men can be just as fashion forward as girls, but we are able to do it with more ease. As a collective we need to begin to put ourselves on the same fashion foot as girls, and adopt a personal style.

Fall is the texture season in clothing, meaning we can layer a long sleeve cotton T-Shirt with a lined wool vest, and wear some dark denim slacks. Playing with texture is fun; you will start to notice that the feel of your fabric can inspire the way you feel in your clothes. Try On: These Band of Outsiders looks. #1 is for a special event or you could be the type of guy to wear it around town, and #2 is a street casual look that you can hang out in. With these looks the brand has given these guys a classic lines and basic pieces with pattern, texture, and color, which make them fun. Look At: Plaids, Ginghams, Tartans, and Checks this fall (Google what those fabrics look like if you must. LOL.) Remember: Think about it before you wear it, stock up on good basics that can be used over and over, look cool while being comfortable and confident.

Recommendations: 1.GAP, 2.Urban Outfitters, 3.Club Monaco, 4.American Apparel

Girlfriend & Boyfriend Of The Week

What is "Girlfriend & Boyfriend Of The Week"?

“I am so happy you asked.” G & B of the week are the two people every week we recognize for their extreme “dateability”(which is not even a word, but I like it!), which means they have shown us that they would be great to go out with. Each week we will select a Girlfriend of The Week and a Boyfriend of the Week, so straight, gay, or questioning we have you covered. This is just a fun way for us to talk about attractive people together (or even question their attractive nature, ”Oh this could get interesting!”). * All people selected for this weekly honor must be under the age of 22 and older than 14. We would also love to hear suggestions for who should make the list so post those in your comments also.

GF & BF of the Week 9.06.09

GF
Kristinia DeBarge
Age: 19
Heritage: African-American (Maybe Spanish Too)
Passions: Singing, Writing Songs, and Dancing
About Kristinia: Kristinia DeBarge is the legacy of the famous DeBarge family (1980’s Soul Group signed with Motown). We first saw Kristinia when she was 13 on the American Idol spin – off American Juniors (which was a really bad program FYI), but @ 19 she is now back and signed to Sodapop Records a new division of Def Jam Records and is now on the Pop, R&B, and Dance charts with her new Album Exposed w/ Single: Goodbye which landed in the Top 20. Kristinia is definitely dateable. “ Not to sound crude, but her Album is called Exposed, What is she exposing?”


BF
Hunter Parrish
Age: 22
Heritage: Caucasian-American
Passions: Acting and Singing
About Hunter: Hunter Parrish is most famous for his role on the popular Showtime series Weeds starring Mary Louise Parker. Hunter plays Parker’s older son Silas on the program and has been doing so for 5 seasons now. Hunter took to Broadway in the fall of 2008 starring in Spring Awakening until it closed and had a short spot in the Zac Efron film 17 Again. Hunter appears to be relationship material. “ He is also known as a Cougar target.”