New Music Videos

Melanie and  Morgan chose this week’s music video adds:

A Fine Frenzy-”Blow Away”, AntiFlag-”When all the Lights Go Out”, Big D and the Kids Table-”Fluent in Stroll” and Katy Perry-”Waking Up in Vegas”.

Alison’s Interview with Kristinia DeBarge

In 2003, Kristinia DeBarge made it to the finals in the short-lived signing competition American Juniors. Though she did not win the coveted recording contract, DeBarge is now proving that you don’t have to finish first to make it to the top. With herBillboard Top 20 hit “Goodbye,” DeBarge is now on tour with Britney Spears playing to sold out arenas every night.

Recently, she got the chance of a lifetime to perform two sets at the famous Madison Square Garden. “It has been an amazing experience,” she said. Though the crowds she currently performs to are in the thousands, DeBarge tries to create an intimate show. “I like to connect with my audience. I want them to have fun no matter where they’re sitting.”

Despite being only 19, DeBarge has experienced a lot for her age and she chooses to talk about her past through her songs. On her debut album Exposed, she sings about everything from breakups to maturation. “I would describe my music as fun and relatable. There is a song for everyone.” It looks like DeBarge won’t be saying “Goodbye” to her career anytime soon.

Check out Kristinia DeBarge in Britney Spear’s Circus. She will be performing at the American Airlines Arena on September 2.

THE ROCK STAR STORIES talks to HOLDING MERCURY

HOLDING MERCURY MEETS THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

“Basic Space” music video added by The XX

New music video by The XX “Basic Space”just added.

Go watch it!

MY FAVORITE HIGHWAY talks to THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

MY FAVORITE HIGHWAY meets THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

New Coldplay Music Video Added!

Just added: “Strawberry Swing” Coldplay’s latest music video from their latest album Viva La Vida. Directed by Synola and produced by Margo Mars, we hope you love it!

New Music Videos Added

Intern Sami has picked the following new music videos to add to our rotation:
Arctic Monkeys “Cry LIghtning”
Ladyhawke “My Delirium”
Boys LIke Girls “Love Drunk”
The Gossip “Heavy Cross”
The Leftovers “Telephone Operator”
Much much more to come!

Post Grad-Movie Review

Post Grad directed by Vicky Jenson

Going in to the film I had a mind free of all preconceived notions and was pleasantly surprised. While Post Grad was undeniably predictable, many scenes made up for the overall uninteresting plotline. Ryden Malby (Alexis Bledel) is forced back home to live with her eccentric family after her life basically crumbles. From early on she had her goals planned out, and upon graduating college she thought she was going to land a job at the hottest publication company in California. However when she realizes her life may not meet the pivotal reqirements as she hoped, Ryden is forced to come to terms with the fact that real happiness is “not just where you are in life, it’s who you’re with”.

While the script fits everything a typical romantic comedy is, what surprised me were the comedic performances by the supporting cast. Carol Burnett plays the crazy grandma everyone secretly wishes they had, and provides laugh after laugh between the static storyline gaps. Michael Keaton uncharacteristically brings a hilarity to every one of his scenes, including those intended to be more sentimental. Overall the witty one-liners and jaw-dropping comedic bits provide redemption for the same old sappy love lost, love found romantic movie.

The cast’s chemistry pulls together a story we’ve all seen before but adds the one thing that can make or break a movie of it’s kind: believablility. We all know what it’s like to have a family that has an innate ability to embrass us, and it’s nice to be able to laugh at someone else’s compications no matter how different they may be than our own. Beneath the chuckles and kisses, Post Grad educates the audience in a life where love and family take precedence over materialistic successes. I give the film 2 ½ stars (out of 4).

Angela Robledo-Cooper City High School
The Rock Star Stories

The Rock Star Stories Chicago-Ace Enders

ACE ENDERS & A MILLION DIFFERENT PEOPLE in CHICAGO

Incubus Interview Added!

a brand new interview with the band Incubus has been added to the Rock Star Stories On Demand, and the Loonatic Tv Lineup!

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