Archive for April, 2008

R.I.P. Record Industry

By Erin • Apr 4th, 2008 • Category: Geekology, Lead Story

In case you haven’t caught on to recent technology trends, the internet is the place to be. Practically everything can be done or purchased online, and today’s big news confirms what we saw coming for a while…the death of the record industry.



Schwasted on the Set

By popfix • Apr 4th, 2008 • Category: Celebrity, Movies/TV

Want to see two drunk people get it on?



New Leona Lewis Track

By Celeste P • Apr 3rd, 2008 • Category: Music

Leona Lewis’ second track will be titled “Forgive Me,” a song produced by Akon. Personally, I think that her UK second single, “Better In Time” is 10x better. This song is a little up tempo, and a mix of pop and R&B–think Whitney early 90s-ish.



Whispers: Shh…Gossip Supposed to be on the DL

By popfix • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Features

Which femcee whose album keeps being pushed back and whose lips are always “poppin” is actually, get this, in her 30s?
“The young starlet is actually really old,” our reliable source at W***** Music Group said. “Obviously they’re playing into her being young so that they can sell more albums. But come on, look at her, […]



MTV’s ‘Bands’ Outdo Themselves

By popfix • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Music

Making the Band must be on fire because Day 26 is no. 1 just a week after Danity Kane was no.1 last week. This week, the members of Diddy’s “ultimate boy band” sold 190,000 copies outselling Panic!At the Disco by more than 50,000 copies.
I must admit, Diddy’s Day 26 is a talented band who can […]



License to Perform: A Profile On London’s Buskers

By popfix • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Lead Story, THEPOPFIX Exclusives

Story and Images by Joyce Chen
She doesn’t ask for much – a smile, a tip of the hat, just a smidgen of respect for her craft. Large silver earrings glinting under dim lights, eyes closed with the kind of emotional energy fit for a stage diva, Juliana Lisk croons jazz […]



NBC’s Fall Lineup

By David • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Features

Variety reported that NBC released information on the upcoming fall lineup of its shows. One of the biggest announcements was a spinoff of “The Office” debuting right after the Super Bowl.
Here are other highlights from the report you can find
here.
Other highlight of the upcoming season include:
-The Biggest Loser: Family Edition on Tuesdays
-A new series […]



What’s Poppin’? News you need to know to be ‘in the know’

By popfix • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: All

Hillary takes your call at 3 in the morning.–
YouTube
Heath Ledger might have left another legacy in the form of a child.–
Us Weekly
Hey fellas, don’t be ashamed to use face masks.–
GQ
Ivanka Trump is now back on the market.–
Page Six
NBC plans to have ‘adult-themed’ hour at 10 PM.–
Hollywood Reporter

VROOM! VROOM! “Speed Racer” is closing the Tribeca Film […]



THE POP FIX Predicts: Poppin’ Artist

By David • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Features, Lead Story

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Estelle

Already no. 1 in the UK, Estelle is demanding attention from American fans with her single, “American Boy” featuring Kanye West. The singer released her newest album “SHINE” last month under John Legend’s new record label, HomeSchool Records.
Already a success in her home country of England, Estelle is becoming recognized as being the first lady […]



Carey’s ‘Touch’ of success

By David • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Celebrity

 
Mariah hit no. 1 for her latest single, “Touch My Body” making it her 17th overall song to make it to the top. This is a remarkable achievement for the diva who tied Elvis Presley and is only three songs away from tying the Beatles who had 20 number ones.
“I really can never put myself in […]