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I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
Local music

Not A Cool Video: I like the band Lunic and all but…

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…isn’t Lunic’s new promotional video kind of skanky? Seriously, Katie in her underwear hugging two guys at the same time? A guy grabbing hold of her butt? You can see that photo around the 1:59 mark. Also, the last picture where she’s giving this woman a lap dance.

I know this is a video introducing the new members of the band but is this an appropriate way to do it? Think how club owners, booking agents and advertisers would be turned off by those pics. Don’t get me wrong, Katie is a nice looking woman, not bad at all, but she needs to focus on the music of Lunic, and not exposing herself that she likes to party and get wild. I understand the humor of those pics and understand it’s their way of getting more attention to Lunic, but some might find those pics offensive, especially some of Lunic’s fans as well.

Sorry Lunic, bad move.

Kev

Local music

Cool Video: The Ill Funk Ensemble “Summertime” sure got my head bopping up and down!

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Local rap/hip hop group, the Ill Funk Ensemble, releases a new music video titled, “Summertime”. It’s a feel good happy summer song. I’m not into rap/hip hop too much, but I can listen to some of it. I’ll have to say that I am actually digging this song. These guys are better than most local rap artists around. I think this song will be a huge hit for these guys. It’s a perfect rap song all around. Great work Jermain and the guys! I’m a new fan now! Maybe I’ll catch an Ill Funk Ensemble show in the future!

Enjoy! I want this tune for my Ipod!

Learn more about the Ill Funk Ensemble here, these guys are great! In fact, they kick ass.

http://www.illfunk.com/index.php

Kev

movies

Report: Kevin Bacon in talks to play main villain in “X-Men: First Class”, is he Mister Sinister???

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Actor Kevin Bacon is in negotiations to star as one of the main villains for Marvel’s, “X-Men: First Class”. It won’t be Magneto ’cause that role is already taken by, Michael Fassbender. It is rumoured that Kevin will be playing Mister Sinister, a villain from the X-Men Comics.

Deadline reports:

http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/kevin-bacon-in-talks-for-x-men-first-class-baddie/

Mister Sinister wikipedia, the character that Kevin might be playing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_Sinister

The villain that Kevin will be playing is being kept anonymous for now, but I’m sure the film makers will reveal what character he is playing soon.

This isn’t the first time, Kevin Bacon played a villain in films. This is where his acting is best at, playing the badguy. Kevin’s played the villain in such movies like: “The River Wild”, “Sleepers”, “Stir of Echoes”, “Hollow Man” and maybe a few others.

Kevin is an underrated acted and a talented one. I always admired his work. It’s about damn time he’s got a new movie role for the big screen, though. He hasn’t done anything new in a long while.

At first, I was never interested in the new X-Men movie since Bryan Singer dropped out, but now I’m interested again since Kevin maybe joining the cast!

Kev

movies

Report: Michael Caine says Batman 3 to shoot in April…

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Look like Christopher Nolan gave ,Michael Caine, the permission to let the media know when “Batman 3” will start shooting. Caine says they will start shooting “Batman 3” in April.

More on it here:

http://www.collider.com/2010/07/09/michael-caine-batman-3-filming-begins-april/

Well, it definitely looks like Caine is on board to coming back to the 3rd one. I’m sure the rest of the cast: Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and hopefully if Chris Nolan brings back Two-Face, maybe Aaron Eckhart will return too. I hope he brings Two-Face back ’cause that was a cool character. Plus Aaron Eckhart is a great actor. Hopefully Cillian Murphy will be back as Scarecrow too.

Would Maggie Gyllenhaal return? You asked yourself, how? She died in the “Dark Knight”. Well Chris Nolan could possibly bring her back to turn her into a villain. Maybe Maggie would be Catwoman? It would make a lot of sense if Catwoman was the next villain with Maggie playing her as, Rachel Dawes in a catsuit. Rachel was killed in an explosion at Harvey Dent’s home, Batman tries to save them both but he got there too late. Maggie could come back to destroy Batman for revenge and she could take the blame on him for her death. Harvey Dent/Two-Face could possibly bring her back to life somehow.

I think Catwoman should be the next villain, but if they use her, they need to use her right. Make it a different Catwoman. Maggie would make an interesting Catwoman if you think about it. I’m sure we will know who the villains will be soon.

Kev

Books, UFC

Thought: Brock Lesnar autobiography????

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So at the press conference after the UFC 116 fight, Brock Lesnar revealed he’s writing an autobiography with the help of Paul Heyman and a ghost writer. I’m certainly am interested in buying it and will read it when ever it gets on the bookshelves at bookstores everywhere. It’s going to be an interesting book I think. He might go everything in detail about his life. Isn’t that the point of an autobiography? I’m interested in reading what his childhood was like all the way up to now.

When the book comes out though, he might have to take another break from UFC. Why? One word: Promotion. He’ll take more time off from UFC to promote the book on TV, do autograph signing book tours, and things like that.

I have a feeling that his book will have things that Vince McMahon won’t want to read ’cause Brock might say a lot of nasty things about him, and Brock might reveal shocking stuff on why him and Vince don’t get along. Plus, I’m sure he’ll talk about how he met with Sable (Rena Mero), they obviously met while working in WWE together, but Brock might explain more stuff about their relationship in the book. Of course, Brock will talk about the UFC in the book as well.

It sure will be a controversial book ’cause Brock is a controversial guy.

Kev

TV

Report: Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton finally gets noticed with their acting talent! FNL stars gets Emmy nominations!

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Congrat s to Kyle and Connie, it’s about time too! Both have acting talent and they prove it by getting Emmy nominations. “Friday Night Lights” is my favorite show and I saw the acting talent in both Kyle and Connie, from the very beggining.

See the Emmy nominations here:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/17689/the-2010-emmy-nominations

Only problem is though, I don’t think Kyle is gonna win. Since Michael C. Hall is nominated for “Dexter” along with him, Michael would get it instead.

Connie might have a good chance in winning.

Kev

Stallone news

Report: “The Expendables” panel at San Diego Comic Con details!

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The official “Expendables” facebook page revealed some more info at the “Expendables” panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

Yes, as expected Sly of course, will be there. He willl show exclusive scenes from the movie. Also, cast members: Dolph Lundgren, Steve Austin, Randy Couture, and Terry Crews will be there.

More on it here:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/expendablesmovie

Very nice! Wish I can go!

Arnold and Bruce weren’t listed as guests, but who knows, maybe Sly will surprise the audience and bring out, Arnold and Bruce. Maybe there is a reason they weren’t listed? Never know, the Comic Con is always full of unexpected surprises. You just never know what they will reveal at these conventions!

I can’t wait to see the movie in August!

Happy late Birthday, by the way Sly! Sylvester Stallone turned 64 on July 6 last Tuesday!

Kev

music

Happy 70th to Ringo Starr!!!

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George and John maybe gone, but Sir Paul and Ringo are still with us. Yes, Ringo is now 70 today. Happy Birthday, Ringo! We’re happy you’re still with us! Ringo Starr is a badass and he still is a badass. Cool guy! If I were to meet a Beatle in person, it would be Ringo.

Ringo is an amazing solo artist too, I like his music more than Paul’s to be honest. Check out, “Walk with You” that he sings with Paul. The song sounds like a Beatles song even though it isn’t. I wish George and John were playing on this track too. 😦 This is a Beautiful song though. Perfectly written and very simple.

Kev

Health and Fitness

Why does getting in shape always have to be summer ready? Stay fit all year round!

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A lot of people I’ve noticed, don’t workout during the fall and Winter seasons, then they start working out in the Spring to be summer ready. They only workout on and off, only workout in the Spring/Summer so they can look better half naked at the beach. I’ve said it before, not with me. You should really look fit and muscular all year round. Keep going non stop.The reason is, you can keep your muscle. You’re gonna lose your ripped physique if you stop for a long while. You should still be able to have that hot body during the fall/Winter too and still look great.

All I’ve been wearing in the summer, is mostly wife beaters and sleeveless sports shirts now and feels great for wearing that stuff out in public a lot more often. I’ve had people comment on my physique just by wearing that. So yeah, keep working out in fitness for a whole year, and keep going. Just because it gets cold and rainy during the fall/Winter doesn’t mean you have to stop working out. Nothing’s stopping ya no matter the weather. You can always workout indoors.

It don’t always have to be in the summer. I’m gonna keep right on going.

Kev

Edit to add: btw, my abs could look a little better as well. I need to work on the obliques and the lower abs more. I learned more workouts for those. I learned that to get a full well rounded six pack or even an 8 pack, you can’t just do basic crunches. Gotta find workouts that can twist, curl and bend your abs. The whole thing. I’m planning to re-work my abs program a little bit.

Local music

Meh, Ten Year Vamp is winner to open for Bon Jovi, no surprise there!

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The PYX 106 winner to open for Bon Jovi at Spac has been announced, and who is the winner? Surprise, surprise! NOT! It’s no one other than Ten Year Vamp, who else would it be?

http://www.pyx106.com/pages/contests/bonjovi/tyv.html

Even if I’m no fan of Ten Year Vamp, they might be the right fit. I think that is why the judges picked them. It’s because Ten Year Vamp is a pop band that looks like they want to be a mainstream act.

I kind of knew they were going to win from the very beggining and I think everybody else did too!

Kev

Edit to add: Btw, readers. I’m not slamming Ten Year Vamp that they won the contest, I’m just dissapointed, that’s all. I was actually rooting for either the Velmas or Lunic to get it. I’m just no fan of TYV ’cause the music they play is way too POP for my tastes, not something I would listen to but on a positive note, congrats to them I guess.