Monday, November 30, 2009


"Right Here Right Now" - BWO.

FACT: "Big Science" was one of my most played and most loved albums of 2009. It's refreshing to know that the BWO shiny pop formula shows no signs of deteriorating, even if the British record buying public and music media is the Teflon frying pan to their musical fried egg. Their music, it seems, just won't stick here.

Happily, we fans of Swedish pop still managed to get our BWO fix. It may look as if their time at Melodifestivalen is gone (it could all have been different IMHO if they'd gone for the dance-version of "You're Not Alone") but they still have a bright future ahead if songs like this are anything to go by. "Bite The Bullet" narrowly missed out on my top 50 this year, but there was never any doubt that "Right Here Right Now" would be in my top 30.

Rihanna
Rihanna
Rihanna
Rihanna
Rihanna
Rihanna


Rihanna Snack London Photos

The photos of Rihanna having snack at Ochi Caribbean dated November 28, 2009.

"Sensitized" - Christophe Willem & Kylie Minogue.

Not being too familiar with the most recent work of Ms Minogue, I was therefore unaware that this initially belonged to her and that Christophe's version is a cover - with the very nice twist of duetting with the original artist.

Christophe is one of the most original and inventive reality TV talent show winners anywhere in the world: not only did he make a cracking debut album but he followed it with an ambitious and contemporary-sounding second album, although I felt it could have done with some more catchy songs in the style of "Double Je" and "Kiss The Bride". Still, I guess it is a good sign that he is progressing as a true artist.

This song is a deliciously frothy bilingual mix which should (and probably will) appeal to fans of both artists.

Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone
Julia Didone


Julia Didone Beach Pics

The pics of Brazilian TV actress Julia Didone on Pepe beach, in Rio de Janeiro dated November 28, 2009.


"Half Mast" - Empire of the Sun.

In a year packed with overrated and overhyped newcomers, only one act which popped up in many of the "Big in 2009" lists really stood out for me. Aussie duo Empire of the Sun have an image and a sound like no other band around these days. They recently enjoyed massive success at the ARIA awards (the Australian version of the Brits/Grammys), winning awards for best album, single, group, pop release and producer.

So it won't be too surprising that they will figure very significantly indeed in this chart. Their first appearance is with an album track which, like much of their sound, is hard to describe; it's keyboard-driven with a retro feel but is nowhere near as contrived as some of 2009's 80s revivalists.

Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls
Nicole Bahls


Nicole Bahls Gym Pics

The pics of Nicole Bahls at a gym in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro dated November 28, 2009.

Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes


Katie Holmes Dizzy Feet Foundation Celebration Pics

The pics of Katie Holmes at the Dizzy Feet Foundation's Inaugural Celebration of Dance held at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA dated November 29, 2009.

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz


Cameron Diaz On Set Of 'Knight And Day' Photos

The photos of Cameron Diaz On Set Of 'Knight And Day' in Sevilla, Spain dated November 30, 2009.














Now we (almost) know who will perform in semifinal 1 and 2. Some surprises and many new names. A resume of semifinal 2 will follow tomorrow.
15 av artisterna i Melodifestivalen 2010 presenterades vid en presskonferens idag. Nu vet vi (nästa) alla deltagarna i semifinal 1 och 2. En resumé över semifinal 2 kommer imorgon.

Resume of semifinal 1 in Örnsköldsvik, 6th February
According to my impression it will be a very tough start with well known artists such as Salem Al Fakir, Anders Ekborg, Ola Svensson and Melodifestivalen veteran Jessica Andersson.
Min bedömning är att det blir en tuff start med välkända artister som Salem Al Fakir, Anders Ekborg, Ola Svensson och Melodifestivalen veteranen Jessica Andersson.


Anders and Salem are newcomers
but have a broad audience among
the Swedish people.


Anders och Salem är nykomlingar men har en bred beundrarskara.




Ola Svensson recently won “Körslaget” - a TV-program with competition between choirs. He has participated in MF 2008 with the song “Love In Stereo”.
Ola tog hem segern i TV-programmet Körslaget helt nyligen. Han deltog 2008 i MF med låten “Love In Stereo”.




For Jessica it is the 5th session in this circus. First time was 2003 when Fame (Jessica and Magnus Bäcklund) won and ended up 5th in the Eurovision Song Contest in Riga with the entry “Give Me Your Love”.
Jessica Anderson gör sin femte session i denna cirkus. Första gången var 2003 när duon Fame vann och sedan blev femma i Eurovisionen i Riga med “Give Me Your Love”.




Pain of Salvation and Frispråkarn (his real name is Håkan Bäckman) are both completely unknown for me.

Pain of Salvation och Frispråkarn(eller Håkan Bäckman som han egentligen) är båda helt obekanta för mig.


Jenny Silver (born Öhlund) has a back ground as singer in a traditional dance band, Candela, during 1991-97. Since that she a changed her style dramatically and it will be very interesting to see what she comes up with.
Jenny Silver, född Öhlund, har en bakgrund som dansbandssångerska i bandet Candela under 1990-talet. Sedan dess har hon fullständigt ändrat stil och det ska bli intressant att se vad hon kommer att framföra i MF.



Linda Pritchard is a professional dancer and has worked with Magnus Uggla, Ace of Bace and in Melodifestivalen 2008 and 2006. She participated in Idol 2008 but was not very successful.
Linda Pritchard är professionell dansare och har arbetat med Magnus Uggla, Ace of Bace i Melodifestivalen 2008 och 2006. Hon deltog i Idol 2008 men utan speciell framgång.



At www.oikotimes.com you can read my interview with Jessica Andersson from today’s press conference.

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