Billboard Names Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” as Song of the Summer
Coming as no surprise, “Blurred Lines” (featuring T.I. and Pharrell) officially claimed Billboard’s “Song of the Summer” title.
The hit first shot to the number one spot on the Hot 100 chart during the week of June 22. The single dominated the charts for the following 12 weeks before ultimately falling to Katy Perry’s newest single “Roar.”
The catchy track ties with two former songs for most weeks at the number one spot: “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey from 2005 and “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica from 1998.
Source: http://www.billboard.com/biz/a…
War on Syria?
Will there be missile strikes on Syria? Although President Obama has reached a conclusion, lawmakers are still undecided.
President Obama urges a limited-strike military intervention in reaction to President Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons. While critics express desire for a stronger American involvement to end Syria’s two-and-a-half-year-old civil war, representatives say that both Democrats and Republicans articulated opposition to any intervention.
To make matters worse, the United States struggles to find a definitive ally. Israel, the only ally thus far, believes that a stalemate may be the best option.
Will there be any progress? We will have to wait and see.
Source: http://projects.nytimes.com/li…
Jolie, Martin and Others Honored with Academy Awards
In Hollywood, the board of governors of the Academy of Picture Arts and Sciences elected to give the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award to Angelina Jolie as well as honorary awards to Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin and Piero Tosi.
The awards, decided on Tuesday night, will be presented to the respective recipients at the Governors Awards at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland on November 16. The honorary awards are given to those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts and sciences of motion pictures, outstanding service to the Academy and lifetime achievements. Lansbury achieved this award for her performances in Gas Light (1944), The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) and The Manchurian Candidate (1962). Tosi will accept his award for his costume designs in Rocco and His Brothers, Ludwig and Death in Venice. Martin receives his award for several motion pictures, including The Pink Panther, Parenthood and Father of the Bride, amonst many others. Jolie will receive her award for her work as a humanitarian and bringing credit to the entertainment industry.
Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.c…
Lamar Odom Checks into Rehab
NBA free agent reportedly submitted himself to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center following his arrest for alleged driving under the influence less than one week ago.
The 33-year-old “Khloe & Lamar” celebrity was pulled over on U.S. Route 101 freeway in Los Angeles, California for apparent intoxication signals on Friday, August 30 at 4 a.m.. He was released on $15,000 bail.
Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertai…