MUSICAL MONDAY #22: HALL PASS TO HELL

So what’s “Musical Monday”? Just pick the book you’re currently reading and#40;or just finishedand#41;, then think of a song or album that best matches the book. Even hitting shuffle on your musical player will do the trick. I don’t know about you, but songs pop into my head all the time when reading books, or the perfect song will start playing while reading it and it feels like two atoms exploding in my brain! Plus, it’s a fun way to introduce artists that others might not know about. The Book: Highway to Hell by Rosemary Clement-Moore The Song: Katrinah Josephina by Universal Hall Pass -or- The Reason: You know, Maggie deals with so much evil, and this song plopped into my lap right as I was finishing reading Highway to Hell. Both are hypnotic, deal with demons, and have a great ending. What could be better? If you have a “Musical Monday” post, I’d love to hear about it! Post your link below! Musical Monday is a meme hosted by yours truly, Tipsy Reader [Read More]

published June 9, 2011 at 12:37am CDT

WINO WEDNESDAY: JAMES MAYS ROAD TRIP

I am SO sorry I didn’t catch onto this sooner, but if you like to laugh and are interested in wine you have to check out James Mays Road Trip on BBC America. They’re on season two and they’re touring California Wineries! Of course it took years for this to air in America so they have both seasons and#40;the first was shot in Franceand#41; on one nifty DVD entitled Oz and James’ Big Wine Adventure. Have fun winos! [Read More]

published May 11, 2011 at 2:39pm CDT

TENNIS STAR MARIA SHARAPOVA CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY IN THE BAHAMAS

Maria Sharapova celebrated her 24th birthday with a three-tiered “pretty in pink” birthday cake at Atlantis in Paradise Island in the Bahamas last weekend. “I want to thank all my fans for all their Happy Birthday wishes,” the tennis champ wrote on Facebook. “I am having a great day surrounded by family and friends!” During her birthday week, Maria joined with Gisela Dulko for the Allstar Tennis Exhibition Match at Atlantis which she won 6-3, 6-1. She also participated in a Juniors Clinic while there Earlier in the week, Maria came out to support her fiance, Sasha Vujacic, as he wrapped up his NBA season at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. In addition to promoting product for Cole Haan and Tag Huerer Maria is also featured in a brand new Nike ad “Lace up, Save Lives,” a campaign hoping to raise money and awareness for AIDS relief in Africa. Happy birthday, Masha [Read More]

published April 24, 2011 at 2:38pm CDT

MY FIRST FINAL FOUR

Generally when I go to a women’s sporting event, I’m sitting on press row reporting on the competition or on the sidelines taking photographs. Rarely do I get to attend a game – no less a championship game – as a fan. Well I got that chance last week in Indianapolis when I was in town for the NCAA Women’s Final Four basketball championship. Thanks to @anngaff,  who was doing the heavy lifting on press row, handling the post-game press conferences and locker room interviews for WomenTalkSports.com, I got to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the final game as a women’s basketball fan. I’d never attended a ‘s Final Four in person so was excited to see what all the hoopla was about.  The atmosphere throughout the downtown area, from the convention center which hosted Tourney Town to the Conseco Field House where the championship games were played, was buzzing with fans who traveled from Texas, Connecticut, California and nearby South Bend. Most fans had filled out their [Read More]

published April 14, 2011 at 11:33am CDT

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL HONORS JOAN BAEZ FOR A LIFETIME OF HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY

Amnesty International turns 50 this year, and closely linked to Amnesty’s legacy of championing human rights is that of folk legend Joan Baez. Baez was an active supporter of Amnesty from the start, stuffing envelopes at their first home office in San Francisco– not coincidentally, where this year’s Annual General Meeting is being held. This Friday, as part of their anniversary AGM, Joan Baez will be honored for a lifetime of human rights solidarity and advocacy. Her receiving the award also marks an exciting beginning, as it will establish the Amnesty International Joan Baez Award for Outstanding, Inspirational Service in the Global Fight for Human Rights. The award will be given to artists – working in music, film, fine arts or other media – who similarly contribute to the advancement of human rights. Baez will be presented with the first award in recognition of her historic, ground-breaking and courageous human rights work with Amnesty International and beyond, and the [Read More]

published March 15, 2011 at 2:04pm CDT

MUSICAL MONDAY: GENIUS IN MY COMPANY

So what’s “Musical Monday”? Just pick the book you’re currently reading and#40;or just finishedand#41;, then think of a song or album that best matches the book. Even hitting shuffle on your musical player will do the trick. I don’t know about you, but songs pop into my head all the time when reading books, or the perfect song will start playing while reading it and it feels like two atoms exploding in my brain! Plus, it’s a fun way to introduce artists that others might not know about. The Book: The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin The Song: Genius Next Door by Regina Spektor -or- Click here for an alternate link! The Reason: The song has such a sad tune and even though the words DO NOT match the book, the melody does. Plus, it has “genius” in the title. Cop out, but whateves. If you have a “Musical Monday” post, I’d love to hear about it! Post your link below! [Read More]

published February 23, 2011 at 11:34am CST

AUDI SAYS "GOODNIGHT MOON" DURING THE SUPER BOWL

Most of us watch the Super Bowl for the commercials as much as for the game, if not more so.  This year, Audi's new add titled "Goodnight" will be one of the more memorable ones from the evening.  The spot will follow a storyline pretty familiar to us all - the plot of the acclaimed children's book Goodnight Moon, while taking the viewer on a journey through a traditional-style mansion laden with expensive knick-knacks and extravagant, indulgent keepsakes. The spot says goodnight to each item in the lavish home, in effect bidding a fond farewell to the age of "old luxury," defined by gluttony and excess, and features the all-new 2011 Audi A8 flagship sedan along with the slogan, "Luxury has progressed." I look forward to seeing it - it certainly sounds like it'll have quite a bit of impact.  I'll post the spot here on the AP blog once it's made its debut with reaction and discussion, so look for that post on Monday! Kaeli Gardner AskPatty.com, Inc. Connect with Us [Read More]

published February 7, 2011 at 8:20pm CST

GILLIAN ZINSER IS 90210′S SURF GODDESS

You might know actress Gillian Amalia Zinser and#40;@msgillianzinserand#41; as 90210’s surf goddess Ivy Sullivan.  She attended NYU and played a recurring role in the CW drama before being  signed as a regular cast member for the third season of the show. Ever the SoCal poster child— Zinser is perpetually shown in cutoffs with her board in tow. So what does this bi-coastal gal do when she isn’t playing a surfer girl on TV? She surfs. And that’s not the only similarity between the actress and her alter ego. “I share a lot of Ivy’s free-spirited attitude, her joie de vivre,” says Zinser. FOAM Magazine sat the actress down to talk about healthy living, perfect days on the water, and her trip to Haiti working with Artists for Peace and Justice. Foam: We hear you’re really into surfing. What do you love most about being out on the water? Gillian Zinser: The humbling effect of being alone in the ocean. I love the peaceful feeling of being away from everything and everyone [Read More]

published February 3, 2011 at 7:05pm CST

'GLEE’S' LEA MICHELE TACKLES “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” AT SUPER BOWL XLV

Access Hollywood has confirmed that Lea Michele, the 24-year-old Broadway ingenue-turned-breakout star of  “Glee,” will be singing “America the Beautiful” prior to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers showdown in Super Bowl XLV. Past performers of “America the Beautiful” include Alicia Keys, Faith Hill and Queen Latifah in 2010 In addition to Lea, Christina Aguilera will sing the pregame national anthem  and the Black Eyed Peas will perform at halftime. Maroon 5, led by frontman Adam Levine, has also been added to the  pregame show with Keith Urban. Super Bowl Sunday will be a big night for diva Michele along with her castmates.  Gleeks  can see even more of the songstress during the highly anticipated return of “Glee.” which has the coveted post-game spot on Fox. The sports-themed episode will include contemporary covers of Michael Jackson and#40; “Thriller” performed on a football fieldand#41;, the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum and Katy Perry [Read More]

published February 2, 2011 at 4:46pm CST

MUSICAL MONDAYS: HEAD BAKER

So what’s “Musical Monday”? Just pick the book you’re currently reading and#40;or just finishedand#41;, then think of a song or album that best matches the book. Even hitting shuffle on your musical player will do the trick. I don’t know about you, but songs pop into my head all the time when reading books, or the perfect song will start playing while reading it and it feels like two atoms exploding in my brain! Plus, it’s a fun way to introduce artists that others might not know about. The Book: Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker The Song: Ain’t That a Kick in the Head by Dean Martin -or- Click here for an alternate link! The Reason: It’s such a fun, perfectly humored book that I couldn’t resist finding such a fun song to pair it with! If you have a “Musical Monday” post, I’d love to hear about it! Post your link below! [Read More]

published January 10, 2011 at 5:23pm CST