Christina Aguilera leaves the SoHo Grand and heads for Macy’s in Herald Square where she is launching her new fragrance called “Inspire.”Below, catch the songstress with her cute baby Read the rest of this entry »

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I Miss the VMA’s
By Jon Chattman

Nothing against the man, but Arsenio Hall used to wear the tackiest of hats whenever he hosted the MTV Video Music Awards. It didn’t matter. I miss those days. Since their inception up until about five years ago anyway, the VMA’s meant something. You could count on shock value along with kick ass performances which included surprising cameos. Pearl Jam with Neil Young is one such example. Above all else, you could always find the Best Video winner actually deserving whether it’s “Losing My Religion” by REM (above) or Van Halen’s tirade of “Right Now.” But all is lost in MTV land lately. The VMA’s are a popularity contest: an opportunity for stars to pimp out their new albums, and MTV stars to plug their mindless shows.

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I haven’t seen the 90210 reboot yet, but the mere fact Shannon Doherty guest stars on the show is the main reason it’s holding a slot on my DVR cue. In any event, Shannon appeared on David Letterman the other day, and graciously signed autographs for fans. So much for her being a bitch, huh people?

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Just last week, I returned from my wonderful honeymoon with my beautiful wife. What can I say besides that the sights and sounds from this unforgettable vacation were simply breathtaking? During the eight-day trip, we enjoyed our all inclusive dinners and the mass quantity of adult beverages at every turn. We luckily missed Gustav only catching a few hours of rain during the night. Read the rest of this entry »

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I dug the movie albeit it wasn’t exactly deserving of a Best Pic Oscar (although nothing that year was really), and am intrigued by this new Starz series headlined by Dennis Hopper and DB Sweeney. DB Sweeney is the bee’s knees.

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Rocky: “Hitler -no chance of any copy-cat instances, he owns that entire style!”
Shaun: “Tom Selleck. You know why!”

Yes Shaun… we all know why.

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In a decade dominated by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, Billy Ocean rose above and made his mark. Sure he didn’t have a white glove or a keen fashion sense like Lionel Richie, but this Caribbean import had what it takes to make a damn fine song. I’d charter this Ocean any day my friends. Billy Ocean made me love ballads, and got me moving on my feet when “the tough got going.” Today, I celebrate the music of Mr. Ocean. I celebrate his music every day actually. Billy Ocean makes me want to be a better person.

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By Jon Chattman

For me, Ronny Cox will always be known as the guy on the receiving end of a moon shot by Ed Flanders on the acclaimed NBC ’80s drama “St. Elsewhere.”

For many others though, the actor is known for his standout performances in countless film and television shows ranging from “Deliverance” to “Beverly Hills Cop,” to most recently, a guest spot on “Desperate Housewives.” Read the rest of this entry »

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The football season kicked off last night - and what better way to celebrate than to watch this legendary music video featuring the Chicago Bears. Check out that dancing, look at those mustaches! Touch. Down.

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Asylum.com enlisted yours truly to count down the best pencil-thin mustaches. Here’s an excerpt followed by a link to the full story.  Sometimes facial hair is not meant to be a bombastic statement declaring your masculinity. Instead, it can be the mere suggestion of facial follicles, subtly providing masculinity’s essence. The epitome of this sort of scruff is the pencil-thin mustache.

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I think I helped put the mustache back into the hearts and minds of America. More importantly, I’m pretty sure I helped put the mustache back on a few friendly faces. Recently, however, I’ve wondered what exactly has the mustache done for me? It’s been a long, arduous task of getting a book about furry beasts under a man’s nose published, and that difficult journey is far from over. In the coming weeks, I may or may not reveal the story behind the story behind The Book of ‘Bert.’ Stay tuned.

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Click the pic and get this special MP3 that features Baby Bash. I love Palm trees.

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Want a DVD of MTV’s The American Mall? How about the soundtrack? If you’d like to win one of each, upload a video to any site (YouTube, MySpace - whatevs) and tell us why thecheappop.com should make you a winner!  Post the link in the comments and we’ll pick the best video. Be creative. Be fun. Be shameless promoters.

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The Olympics are long gone, but it’s important to single out the Croatian men’s water polo team who powered its way over Germany thanks to its extraordinary facial hair. Here’s to you goalkeepers Josip Pavic and Frano Vican and the few other bold Croats who showed off their ’staches for all the world to see.

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“In a world where..” has become the lexicon of movie previews for many years; and it has been this man who made us want to spend the money to go see these movies.  Sadly, his voice was silenced over the weekend at the young age of 68.  Don’s credits include “The Terminator” , “Fatal Attraction”, “Castaway”, and the cult classic “Dr. Strangelove”.  Not since Mel Blanc did the death of a person with such talent in his pipes move me. Over the years, Don parlayed his talent to even mock himself; more recently in a commercial for Geico and on “Frank TV”. He even parodied himself in a documentary short subject.  Whereever you are, Don, I hope you’re giving the cast and scenery in the next life their props.

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Check out Jules and Katie interviewing each other on Buzznet here. Watch The Ting Tings this Sunday, Sept. 7th on the MTV Music Awards. Enjoy them.

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Dolphins: Not just a song by 1990’s singer Poe
By Alison Helena

I’ve been to the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Surprisingly enough it wasn’t in the Carribbean, but Virginia Beach where I saw a ton of dolphins. On the first day on the beach, one was spotted from a distance as I was relaxing. They were far out but you could tell that they were indeed dolphins. That made me all the more excited the next day to venture on a Dolphin Watching Boat Trip sponsored by the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Sciene Center at Rudee Inlet. Read the rest of this entry »

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We’re curious if you’ve purchased the most important book of the century. If so, comment below and share your thoughts. Who knows you might actually win something!

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Check out the party, and here’s their album from us to you.

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Leona Lewis preformed her new hit single “Better in Time” on Good Morning America yesterday and signed autographs for fans and posed for photographers after her exit. Look, she’s drawing comparisons everyday to Mariah Carey, and it’s obvious there are similarities (note her lioness mane like Mariah did in “Vision of Love” days) but honestly the jury’s still out. Let’s wait til she releases a couple Read the rest of this entry »

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On Metallica’s long-awaited new album, they give us a second sequel to their iconic hit “The Unforgiven.” This bold move really does pose an interesting question: why don’t artists record sequels to their songs more often? Sure, some make sequels to their albums (Neil Diamond’s Hot August Nights 2!) but why should they shy away from follow-ups to their biggest songs. Case in point: who wouldn’t want to hear Leona Lewis sing “Still Bleeding Love?” I know I would. In any event, Lionel Richie is one artist who would benefit greatly from this. His songs always leave you hanging.
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TK Webb and the Visions’ Ancestor hits stores today. Why don’t you buy it? OK, you’re saving up money for a Wii Fit? No worries. Click here for a free download of their song “Teen is Still Shaking.” Enjoy, popsters.

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16 Minutes with…Chad Tempest
By Jon Chattman

We’re not quite sure why Chad Tempest refers to himself as “The Truth,” but it’s clear he didn’t get the moniker because he looks like Carl Williams or got knocked out by Mike Tyson. We’re also not sure what the Emmaus, PA native does for a living, but we know it’s not underwater basket weaving.
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