Mar's Music Revue

Kelly Clarkson shares shocking secret to sexuality: obesity beats weight loss

2017-11-17T12:53:00.001-05:00

"American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson appeared on the cover of Redbook recently and it prompted comments about her weight gain after yo-yo weight loss. That's predictable, says the singer: folks are always body-shaming celebrities. But the joke's on them, says the mom of two, because she's happier fat than skinny. And be prepared for a shock: Clarkson claims excellent sexual relations thanks in part to "obesity." Kelly Clarkson shares shocking secret to sexuality: obesity beats weight loss

Janet Jackson shows odd weight loss after baby Eissa's birth, Al Mana split

2017-08-23T23:06:00.001-04:00

Entertainment Tonight shared a confusing update on #Janet Jackson and some weight loss that she seems to contradict. ET says she's lost 65 pounds since the birth of Eissa Al Mana. In anticipation of her "State of the World" tour, Jackson opened up about her son and the split with his father, Wissam Al Mana. The singer warned fans on Twitter that she looks different. Is it because of pregnancy weight gain, more plastic surgery, or something else? Janet Jackson shows odd weight loss after baby Eissa's birth, Al Mana split

Chuck Berry dead at 90: Long live rock 'n' roll 'King' 'Johnny B. Goode'

2017-04-12T10:29:00.001-04:00

The regent of rock 'n' roll, Mr. Chuck Berry is dead at 90. So "roll over, Beethoven" and tell Tchiakovsky the news. The legendary vocalist, songwriter, and guitar hero passed away at his his home in St. Louis sometime before 12:40 pm when first responders found him unresponsive. Interestingly, last year, Berry announced that he was planning to release his first album in 38 years in 2017, but that was not to be. The Hall of Fame celebrity had some rough patches in his history, but none that overshadowed his musical achievements. Chuck Berry: The man beh Chuck Berry dead at 90: Long live rock 'n' roll 'King' 'Johnny B. Goode'

Pink praises Lady GaGa's Super Bowl halftime flying act while nailing 'real controversy'

2017-02-08T10:51:00.001-05:00

Most everyone is still agog over Lady GaGa at #Super Bowl LI. But a few folks criticized the "Bad Romance" singer for copying P!nk with the halftime show flying act. #Pink called out #Lady Gaga too, but not in the way you might expect. She had harsh words but not for the halftime show performer at Super Bowl 2017. Pink calls Lady GaGa's Super Bowl halftime flying act a 'real issue'

Mariah Carey blames New Year's Eve lip sync fail on sabotage by Dick Clark's 'Rockin' Eve'

2017-01-29T16:08:00.001-05:00

Mariah Carey isn't going down without a fight after her epic New Year's Eve lip sync fail. The reality TV star blamed everyone (but herself) when the show didn't go on in Time Square. The diva accuses the tech crew and even Dick Clark Productions of sabotaging her "Rockin' Eve" performance--claims which DCP calls "absurd." Some speculate that drug use was related. Regardless, Carey's lawyered-up and promises to uncover the "foul play" behind this debacle. Mariah Carey blames New Year's Eve lip sync fail on sabotage by Dick Clark's 'Rockin' Eve'

P!nk reveals surprise pregnancy in adorable photo, named Billboard's 'Woman of the Year'

2016-11-17T17:32:00.001-05:00

P!nk was named Billboard "Woman of the Year" for being in a class of her own among ladies of music. She's definitely a trendsetter. But there are some whispers about Pink and the odd weight gain she's been sporting lately. The 37-year-old showed remarkable weight loss a few years ago and some wondered if perhaps she was slacking on the diet. The singer came out with the real reason she's getting larger and it will have you grinning. Because P!nk's daughter Willow is going to be a big sister!P!nk reveals surprise pregnancy in adorable photo, named Billboard's 'Woman of the Year'

Bob Dylan silent on Nobel Prize win and it seriously annoys Swedish Nobel committee

2016-10-26T19:40:00.001-04:00

The announcement of Bob Dylan as the #Nobel Prize for Literature winner last week was controversial enough. Now the poet laureate has compounded the issue by remaining curiously silent on his historic win. The Swedish Nobel Academy has heard nothing from Dylan nor his agent. They're not best pleased by the snub, but neither are they surprised given his "characteristic" arrogance. But is it rudeness on the musician's part or diffidence? Is the Nobel winner planning to turn down his prize? How much would Bob lose if he gave up the award? Bob Dylan silent on Nobel Prize win

Weight loss advice hurts more than obesity: diet tips guilt, bully, fat-shame, doc says

2016-10-17T21:52:00.001-04:00

Did you know weight loss may be more dangerous than obesity? Experts from Auckland say that obesity is healthier than over-focusing on BMI (body mass index) and that most anti-obesity efforts don't work and may be fat-shaming. What obese people need is very general health support with no mention of being overweight. So basically healthy living initiatives like the #Michelle Obama "Let's Move" campaign or Jamie Oliver "Food Revolution" or TLC "The Biggest Loser" and "My 600-lb Life" fail because they target fat as the problem. Weight loss advice hurts more than obesity: diet tips guilt, bully, fat-shame, doc says

Joe Jonas spills on sex, drugs, penis size, Charlotte McKinney, Jonas Brothers, bromances

2016-10-14T12:41:00.001-04:00

On Reddit AMA, Joe Jonas spilled on sex, drugs, penis size, what came up between him and Charlotte McKinney, his bromance man crushes (plural) and lost virginity. His tell-all revealed dirty little secrets behind the #Jonas Brothers squeaky clean image. Readers gobbled up the juicy tidbits. Well, Reddit doesn't call it AMA (ask me anything) for nothing! Joe Jonas spills on sex, drugs, penis size, Charlotte McKinney, Jonas Brothers, bromances

Laurie Hernandez nails Michael Jackson: DWTS sassy secrets will make you say 'Caliente!'

2016-10-04T22:45:00.001-04:00

If Olympic gymnast and dancer #Laurie Hernandez wasn't a celebrity, she is now after nailing her Michael Jackson tribute on "#Dancing With The Stars." The 16-year-old Latina wowed judges as she and partner Val Chmerkovskiy scored a perfect 10 and tons of love from "DWTS" judges. How did Hernandez get the inspiration for the spicy Cirque du Soleil week number? Her sassy secrets will make you shout "Caliente!" Laurie Hernandez nails Michael Jackson: DWTS sassy secrets will make you say 'Caliente!'

Aretha Franklin cancels more shows: 'Queen of Soul' weight loss didn't fix health problems

2016-09-28T11:49:00.001-04:00

Aretha Franklin canceled another show due to sickness. It's been hit and miss as the Queen of Soul has had to cancel quite a lot of shows in the last few years. She was supposed to perform in Muskegon, Michigan two years ago and THIS author was going to get to see her but she had to back out. :( I'd even bought a sexy 70s ensemble for the gig! So this performance was to be the first after an extended health break that began in August and extended through October. But continued undisclosed health concerned prompted Franklin's doctors to warn her off the grueling concert season. In the past years, Aretha Franklin has lost a lot of weight and it was hoped that her weight loss would improve her frequent health issues but it hasn't seemed to. Here's at how Aretha lost weight and how weight loss does and doesn't fix illnesses. Aretha Franklin cancels more shows: 'Queen of Soul' weight loss didn't fix health problems

Chance the Rapper gets chance at VMA

2016-08-08T21:32:00.001-04:00

Chance the Rapper has a chance at a 2016 MTV Video #Music Awards (VMA) nomination for Best Hip Hop video on collaborative album "Angels" with producer Saba. It first aired on the "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in October. The 23-year-old rising star is the creator of the Magnificent Coloring Day Chicago music festival which piggybacks on the success of his mixtape, featuring such music heavyweights as Kanye West, Skrillex, 2 Chainz, Alicia Keys, and John Legend. It also features Lil Uzi Vert, Tyler the Creator, and Young Thug. Chance the Rapper gets chance at VMA, Magnificent Coloring Day singer nominated

Axl Rose sics DMCA on Google Guns N' Roses pic but which is 'fat Axl' photo?

2016-06-07T22:52:00.001-04:00

l is not well in the Paradise City. Axl Rose is demanding that Google nix a not-so-becoming porky pic of him, reported Guitar World on June 7. Unfortunately the search engine can't distinguish "fat Axl" pics from just plain Axl Rose pics. The once sexy n' skinny Guns N' Roses lead singer has become a wee tad pudgy n' plump and the camera can't help showing it. Axl Rose issued a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notice against Google remove a 2010 photo taken by a Winnipeg Free Press photographer at a Guns N' Roses concert. The phat photo has gone viral with fat shaming memes. Axl Rose sics DMCA on Google Guns N' Roses pic but which is 'fat Axl' photo?

Shovels & Rope's 'Mary Ann and One-Eyed Dan' is love song for the heartless

2016-03-28T16:42:00.001-04:00

August is Romance Awareness Month. Isn't that sweet? Well for some folks, but others find it schmaltzy. Do you ever wonder if your romance bone is broken? Does it seem like if you hear one more sappy "somebody done somebody wrong" song, you're going to throw up? Does your significant other (if you're not too curmudgeonly to have one) wonder if you were born without a soul? Well, how about a love song for all the heartless, romance-challenged folks out there? And that song would be "Mary Ann and One-Eyed Dan" and that band would be Shovels & Rope. Shovels and Rope's 'Mary Ann and One-Eyed Dan' is love song for the heartless

Your romantic Valentine's Day playlist--love songs, romantic music in all genres

2016-02-08T15:42:00.001-05:00

Valentine's Day is about romance, right? So, what better way to stoke a romantic mood than with music? Strike the right chord and maybe ignite some sparks with this playlist of edgy, sensual love songs. This eclectic (some would say psychedelic, hallucinogenic) list covers all genres, so if you hate wailing opera or despise country schmaltz, keep reading. There are even songs for you anti-Valentine's Day folks. Your romantic Valentine's Day playlist

12 Days of Christmas appetizers, hors d'oeuvres recipes for Epiphany countdown | Examiner.com

2016-01-07T22:27:00.001-05:00

The 12 Days of Christmas represent the period from Christmas to Epiphany, on Jan. 6. Epiphany is also called Three Kings Day or Twelfth Night (the major gift-giving holiday in many countries). Here are appetizers and hors d'oeuvres recipes--based on the legendary 12 Days of Christmas song--to countdown from Christmas to Epiphany or Twelfth Night. Best of all these recipes use up holiday leftovers and are also diet-friendly! Food set to music--what could be more fun? 12 Days of Christmas appetizers, hors d'oeuvres recipes for Epiphany countdown | Examiner.com

Best Christmas music from movie soundtracks, Christmas carols, holiday classics

2015-12-21T21:14:00.001-05:00

Christmas is a sensual experience. It smells like pine and cinnamon and tastes of smoked ham and marzipan. Christmas sounds like carols. Here is the best in Christmas music from movie soundtracks. It would be impossible to list all the best holiday classics and Christmas carols. Suffice to listen to these holiday movie soundtracks to get that Christmas glow. Best Christmas music from movie soundtracks, Christmas carols, holiday classics | Examiner.com

Christmas presents: Inexpensive, personalized holiday gift baskets under $15

2015-12-14T22:17:00.001-05:00

Holiday gift baskets make idea Christmas presents for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Gift baskets can be personalized and made inexpensively. Giving gift baskets cuts costs but also subtracts from your workload. Here's how: list every person who will get gift baskets and decide upon a theme for each, based upon favorite hobbies or interests. Streamline personalized Christmas gift baskets by including like items in each recipient's gift basket. Here are six items to include in everyone's gift basket, with variations personalized for each. Christmas presents: Inexpensive, personalized holiday gift baskets under $15 | Examiner.com

What is the sex appeal of 'Uma Thurman' by Fall Out Boy?

2015-12-14T22:12:00.001-05:00

If you haven't heard "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy by now, well, let's just say you live a sheltered life. Or maybe you have heard it and didn't know what it was. This author's husband only knew it as "the one with the Munsters theme in it." When he requested it be searched on Google, it was revealed to be a Fall Out Boy song. The requester had never heard of Fall Out Boy and the Googler only knew of it as a band their 25-year-old son listened to in 9th grade. Now you hear "Uma Thurman" everywhere. The catchy ditty is by far the biggest thing that vintage (cough, has-been) emo band has ever done! The song also, funnily enough, comes up in searches before Uma Thurman the real actress. So what is the sex appeal behind Uma Thurman? What is it about the song that put a washed up (it's true, admit it) emo band at the top of the charts? What is the sex appeal of 'Uma Thurman' by Fall Out Boy?

Free printable Christmas carols, holiday sheet music and song lyrics

2015-11-16T16:20:00.001-05:00

Christmas caroling has long been a holiday tradition. Vox said Dec. 10, that 36 percent of people remember caroling as kids. That number is waning. But caroling is still a favorite Christmas tradition. In fact, some say it wouldn't be Christmas without carols. If you're planning on Christmas caroling, here are links for free printable Christmas carol sheet music and lyrics. There are religious Christmas hymns and classic holiday carols. Print a songbook for each carolers. Host a neighborhood, school or church carol sing. Or just go door to door impromptu! Try to visit a nursing home to cheer the elderly. Free printable Christmas carols, holiday sheet music and song lyrics

Honey Boo Boo releases rap video: "Moving Up" shows Alana Thompson should move! | Examiner.com

2015-10-02T18:21:00.001-04:00

And from the "former reality stars being really weird" desk, Honey Boo Boo releases a rap video to her self-created song "Moving Up" reported Yahoo New Zealand on Oct. 1. The ex-pageant/reality TV star, whose real name is Alana Thompson, failed to move the Internet users, except to discomfort, with her little ditty. It did nothing to improve the family's image. It only serves to show that HBB should move around more because kid is getting scary overweight!Honey Boo Boo releases rap video: "Moving Up" shows Alana Thompson should move! | Examiner.com

Memorial Day pageant, vintage Remembrance Day party & American history lessons - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

2015-05-23T15:33:00.001-04:00

The U.S. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May is also called Remembrance Day and Decoration Day. Americans honor fallen military and deceased loved ones. Here's a planner for an educational Memorial Day pageant, vintage Remembrance Day party with American history lessons. Memorial Day pageant, vintage Remembrance Day party & American history lessons - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band jams bodacious funkabilly dubstep

2015-04-29T21:34:00.001-04:00

Ya'll remember Donny and Marie Osmond? You're trying to forget? So, who isn't--play along. The brother-sister duo "I'm a little bit country and I'm a little bit rock and roll" posed a musical dilemma that singers have been dancing around for decades. What the heck kind of music do fans play anyway? How do you classify it?

Nowadays, it's cool to genre-bend. But back in the good ole days, you didn't dare. If fans came for country, that's what you served. None of this shilly-shallying "cross-over" stuff. Some people also walked to school barefoot in 6 foot snow drifts and said "thank you ma'am" for the chance. Yada, yada. Times change and now alternative (the catch-all for genre-benders) is in. Poking around WYCE always lends some fresh from the oven music with lost of alt-crossover flavahs. Today's band focus is The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and does this husband and wife trio (don't ask, don't judge) jam some bodacious funkabilly!

LBT has LGBT agenda? 'Jolene' was 'lesbian' country music before 'Girl Crush'

2015-04-01T18:25:00.001-04:00

According to anti-gay country music fans, Little Big Town's song "Girl Crush"has lesbian overtones, reported ABC News on March 30. In the song, a woman covets her lover's lover. Parents who listen to country music didn't want their children tainted by Sapphic talk. When they cried "gay agenda" radio stations caved and pulled "Girl Crush." LBT has LGBT agenda? 'Jolene' was 'lesbian' country music before 'Girl Crush' - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Union-buster Gov. Scott Walker uses Dropkick Murphys song, DM says take 'em down

2015-01-28T21:17:00.001-05:00

Waffler alert! Union-busting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker used a pro-labor Dropkick Murphys song for his entrance march at an anti-labor conference. Walker walked out to DM's "Shipping out to Boston" at the Iowa Freedom Summit where he touted Wisconsin Act 10--a plan to cripple collective bargaining. And everyone's okay with this? Actually no, Dropkick Murphys said "take 'em down." On a press release Facebook post Jan. 26, band members said that Union-buster Gov. Scott Walker uses Dropkick Murphys song, DM says take 'em down