Joan Collins joins Downton Abbey?
According to British newspaper Daily Express, "Dynasty" soap goddess Joan Collins might show up in the third season of ITV's drama series "Downton Abbey", as the cousin of Maggie Smith's character Violet!
According to the newspaper, Collins is a huge fan of the show and has written on her Twitter page that she would love to join the upstairs, downstairs world of "Downton Abbey".
I know this is just a rumour so far, but I love both Joan Collins and "Downton Abbey", so I pray it's true! Wouldn't it be cool to see an Edwardian catfight?
Labels Downton Abbey, Dynasty, Joan Collins, TV
Holly Valance is back!
Do you remember the Australian pop singer Holly Valance? She is best known for her 2002 single "Kiss Kiss", a cover of Tarkan's hit. I love both her pop albums, "Footprints" (2002) and "State Of Mind" (2003), and can't wait for Holly's brand new album, coming in 2012!
For more news on Holly, check out her official website and Twitter account. Here are some of her best known tracks:
Labels Holly Valance, music
So What - Christmas Is Calling
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope your holidays will be amazing. I think that the song "Christmas Is Calling" by Swedish pop duo So What is perfect for this occasion. It was released in 1989 and can be found on So What's debut album "Face Yourself".
Labels christmas, music, So What
Classic Titanic & A Night To Remember on Blu-ray
In 2012, it's been one hundred years since the R.M.S. Titanic sank. The classic movies "Titanic" (1953) and "A Night To Remember" (1958) will be released on Blu-ray. I'm very excited about this and can't wait to see these masterpieces in high definition!
First out is the British 1958 classic "A Night To Remember", starring Kenneth More and Honor Blackman. It will be released on March 12, but you can pre-order it now from Amazon.
The 1953 Hollywood classic "Titanic", starring Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Wagner and Clifton Webb, is being released on April 2, but you can pre-order it now from Amazon.
Labels classics, movies, Titanic
Samantha Fox - The Secret
The fabulous 1980's icon Samantha Fox is best known for her 1986 hit "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)". But now she's back with a brand new single featuring Zante Dilemma! "The Secret", a modern dance-pop track, is sure to be a club favourite.
Support our Sam and buy "The Secret" on iTunes now!
Labels music, PWL, Samantha Fox
O'chi Brown - O'chi (Re-release)
Cherry Pop has re-released O'chi Brown's fantastic 1986 album "O'chi", produced by Stock Aitken Waterman and their colleagues at PWL. It includes hit singles "Whenever You Need Somebody", "100% Pure Pain" and the Rick Astley duet "Learning To Live (Without Your Love)".
The album has been remastered and now includes plenty of rare bonus tracks and remixes. Buy this great reissue now from Amazon!
"O'chi" tracklist - CD 1:
1. 100% Pure Pain
2. Caught You In A Lie
3. Lady
4. Whenever You Need Somebody
5. Two Hearts Beating As One
6. Learning To Live (Without Your Love)
7. Fantasy
8. Call Me Up
9. Another Broken Heart
10. I Play Games
11. I Just Want To Be Loved
12. Whenever You Need Somebody (Extended Version)
13. 100% Pure Pain (Extended Version)
14. Two Hearts Beating As One (Extended Version)
15. Caught You In A Lie (Mega Dance Mix)
16. Learning To Live (Without Your Love) (Midnight Lovers Mix)
1. 100% Pure Pain (U.S. 7" Remix)
2. Whenever You Need Somebody (Pull It Off Mix)
3. Two Hearts Beating As One (New York Mix)
4. 100% Pure Pain (U.S. 12" Club Mix)
5. Another Broken Heart (Remix)
6. Whenever You Need Somebody (Cool & Deadly Mix)
7. 100% Pure Pain (U.S. Album Version)
8. Two Hearts Beating As One (U.S. Album Version)
9. I Just Want To Be Loved (Extended Version)
10. Learning To Live (Without Your Love) (Dub)
11. Whenever You Need Somebody (The Umbungo Mix)
12. 100% Pure Pain (Garage Mix)
Labels music, O'chi Brown, PWL, Rick Astley
The Artist - Brand new silent movie
I'm really excited about the brand new silent movie "The Artist", directed by Michel Hazanavicius. I love movies about old Hollywood so I'm sure I'll love this one.
"Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break."
Labels classics, movies
Jason Donovan - The Hits Megamix
Australian pop singer Jason Donovan got his break in "Neighbours", the 80's soap opera. He also had a successful music career in the 80's and early 90's with singles such as "Too Many Broken Hearts" and the Kylie Minogue duet "Especially For You".
At the moment, Jason is doing really well on "Strictly Come Dancing" and PWL is celebrating this by releasing a megamix of his biggests hits on iTunes.
"The Hits Megamix" tracklist:
1. The Hits Megamix (Project K Radio Mix)
2. When You Come Back To Me (The Yuletide Sleigh List Mix)
"The Hits Megamix" maxi tracklist:
2. The Hits Megamix (Project K Extended Version)
3. The Hits Megamix (Project K's JD Journey)
Labels Jason Donovan, Kylie Minogue, music, PWL
Greta Garbo on Swedish banknotes
I'm so excited to hear that my idol, classic movie star Greta Garbo, will appear on the new banknotes here in Sweden. They will be introduced in 2014.
Garbo is a legend and she will live forever through her movies. I just wish that Ingrid Bergman would've been honoured too, but you can't have everything.
Do you love classic movies too?
Labels classics, Greta Garbo, movies
I Am Divine
I can't wait to see the documentary "I Am Divine", coming next year! It tells the true story about the famous drag queen Divine. Check out the official website for more information about the documentary.
"We are beyond excited to present to you a brand new documentary about the most beautiful woman in the world... the filthiest person alive... the legendary, the outrageous, the one and only... DIVINE!"
Labels Divine, gay, music, PWL
Mariah Carey - Emotions
I love Mariah Carey. She has such an amazing voice. One of my favourite tracks is "Emotions" from 1991. This great pop track was written and produced by Mariah Carey, David Cole and Robert Clivillés.
In the end of the song you can hear Mariah's famous "whistle register". Amazing, huh?
Labels Mariah Carey, music
Sebastian Karlsson - Sunday Morning
Swedish pop singer Sebastian Karlsson is back with a brand new single: "Sunday Morning". I was never a fan of his music (I hate acoustic pop) but this song is right up my alley. Sebastian, please, keep doing electropop! It suits you.
Labels music, Sebastian Karlsson
Steps are #1 on UK chart
I'm so happy about the Steps reunion! Even better, "The Ultimate Collection" is now number one on the official and iTunes album chart. Congratulations, Steps! Don't forget to order "The Ultimate Collection" now from Amazon or iTunes.
Labels music, Steps
Jesper Jelse - Access All Areas
Do you remember the Swedish 80's pop duo So What? The lead singer, Jesper Jelse, has released a brand new solo song called "Access All Areas". I really like the song, it's quite 80's sounding.
Labels music, So What
Jennifer Lopez - Papi
I just love the music video for Jennifer Lopez' new single "Papi". It's very cool. The song is great too, with its Lady Gaga sound. Way to go, J.Lo!
Labels Jennifer Lopez, music
My latest buys
Labels Marilyn Monroe, movies, music, shopping, The Pointer Sisters, TV, video games
Shelter - Cute gay surfers
The beautiful gay movie "Shelter" from 2007 is released on Blu-ray on October 24! I'm really looking forward to it. The movie is about hunky surfer Zach (Trevor Wright) who falls in love with his best friend's brother, Shaun (Brad Rowe).
Pre-order "Shelter" from Amazon. It's also available on DVD, if you prefer.
Labels gay, movies
Sinitta - I Don't Believe In Miracles
One of my favourite songs is "I Don't Believe In Miracles" by Sinitta, released in 1988. The song was written and produced by the fabulous Stock Aitken Waterman. I really love the sad lyrics and Stock Aitken Waterman's wonderful 80's sound!
Labels music, PWL, Sinitta
Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
One of my favourite 80's songs is "I Think We're Alone Now" by American teen idol Tiffany. The single was released in 1987 and became a huge hit all over the world. Tiffany's version is so much better than the original from the 60's.
Don't forget to follow Tiffany on Facebook and Twitter.
Labels music, Tiffany
Steps - The Ultimate Collection
Steps are releasing their new hits compilation "The Ultimate Collection" on October 10. It will include their biggest hits, plus a cover version of ABBA's "Dancing Queen". One edition of the compilation will include a bonus DVD with all music videos.
I'm so excited about the reunion and I really hope that Steps will record some new material too. You can pre-order "The Ultimate Collection" now, from Amazon, HMV and Play.
"The Ultimate Collection" tracklist:
1. 5, 6, 7, 8
2. Last Thing On My Mind
3. One For Sorrow
5. Tragedy
6. Better Best Forgotten
7. Love's Got A Hold On My Heart
8. After The Love Has Gone
9. Say You'll Be Mine
10. Better The Devil You Know
11. Deeper Shade Of Blue
12. When I Said Goodbye
13. Summer Of Love
14. Stomp
15. It's The Way You Make Me Feel
16. Here And Now
17. You'll Be Sorry
18. Chain Reaction
19. I Know Him So Well
20. Dancing Queen
Kylie Minogue - The Albums 2000-2010
Have you been living under a rock for the last decade and missed out on Kylie Minogue's wonderful music? If so, you should buy the new box "The Albums 2000-2010", which includes "Light Years" (2000), "Fever" (2001), "Body Language" (2003), "X" (2007) and "Aphrodite" (2010).
The only thing missing in a bonus disc with B-sides and other rarities. But the box is perfect for beginners. It includes hit singles such as "Can't Get You Out Of My Head", "Slow", "Spinning Around", "In Your Eyes" and "On A Night Like This".
Buy "The Albums 2000-2010" from Amazon.
Labels Kylie Minogue, music, PWL
Steps - Chain Reaction
One of my favourite songs by British pop group Steps is their 2001 single "Chain Reaction", a cover of the 1985 Diana Ross classic. It makes me so happy! Even my mother loves this song. Are you excited about the Steps reunion?
Kim Wilde - Snapshots
My idol Kim Wilde is releasing her brand new album "Snapshots" on August 26. It's her first cover album and it will include the singles "It's Alright" and "Sleeping Satellite".
I'm usually not fond of cover albums but Kim's magical voice makes these songs better than the original versions! You can pre-order the album now, from German Amazon.
"Snapshots" tracklist:
1. It's Alright
2. In Between Days
3. About You Now
4. Sleeping Satellite
5. To France
6. A Little Respect
7. Remember Me
8. Anyone Who Had A Heart
9. Wonderful Life
10. They Don't Know About Us
11. Beautiful Ones
12. Just What I Needed
13. Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone)
14. Kooks
Labels Kim Wilde, music
Desperate Housewives cancelled in 2012
All good things come to an end. ABC confirmed today that the popular soap opera "Desperate Housewives" is being cancelled in 2012, after eight seasons. The main reason is said to be declining rating.
I love "Desperate Housewives" and I've followed the show since the start in 2004, so it feels a bit sad. However, it's good that the creators know about it in advance, so that they can wrap up all storylines before the finale. We don't want it to end with a cliffhanger.
Rumour has it that one of the housewives will get a tragic end. Do you remember my old blogpost where I came up with the perfect ending to the show? "Dallas" alert!
Will you miss "Desperate Housewives"?
Foto: ABC Television Network.
Labels Dallas, Desperate Housewives, TV
Free Lili & Susie download
You can download Lili & Susie's new single "Bailamor" for free during Stockholm Pride. Just go to this website to get your own MP3. The English version of the song, plus seven club remixes are available on iTunes.
"Bailamor" tracklist:
1. Bailamor
2. Bailamor (English Version)
3. Bailamor (SoundFactory Paradise Mix)
4. Bailamor (Andreas Berg Svensk Anthem Remix)
5. Bailamor (Andreas Berg English Anthem Remix)
6. Bailamor (SoundFactory Radio Mix)
7. Bailamor (Andreas Berg Svensk Radio Remix)
8. Bailamor (Andreas Berg English Radio Remix)
9. Bailamor (SoundFactory Diamond Dub)
Labels gay, Lili & Susie, music
Kim Wilde - It's Alright/Sleeping Satellite
Wonderful Kim Wilde is back with a brand new double A-side single. It includes the tracks "It's Alright" and "Sleeping Satellite", from her upcoming cover album "Snapshots", released on August 26. I'm not a fan of cover albums, but Kim's unique voice works magic.
Exposé - Point Of No Return
As you know, freestyle music makes me so happy! One of the best freestyle tracks is Exposé's "Point Of No Return" from 1987. Check out the video: The hair, the clothes, the dance moves, the music. So eighties! I love it.
Exposé recently released a brand new version of the song, remixed by Chris Cox. Sure, it's not as good as the original, but if you're interested, two of the remixes can be downloaded for free at Exposé's official website.
Do you like latin freestyle music? Let me know!
Labels Exposé, freestyle, music
Selena - Dutch disco singer fansite
I just created a fansite about Dutch italo disco singer Selena. Please check it out! When most people hear the name Selena, they think of latin pop singer Selena Quintanilla, who tragically died in 1995. But there was another artist called Selena, an italo disco singer from The Netherlands.
Labels music, Selena, Website updates
So What - Swedish synthpop duo fansite
I just finished the new fansite about Swedish pop duo So What. Please check it out! They are best known for their 80's singles "I Was Lucky", "Why Should I Trust You" and "You And I (Nathalie)". Gotta love their Stock Aitken Waterman inspired sound! Here are two of their videos:
Labels music, PWL, So What, Website updates
"There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby"
I was very saddened to hear about the terrorist attack in my neighbour country Norway. I would like to honour the victims with a song, Judy Garland's classic "Over The Rainbow", here performed live by Kylie Minogue:
Rest in peace.
Labels Judy Garland, Kylie Minogue, music, PWL
Steps are back!
It's finally official, the plastic pop group Steps is coming back! I'm so excited! I really love their music and have been a huge fan since I was a kid. According to Generation Steps, the group is reuniting to do a TV documentary.
They will also release a greatest hits album. I just hope they will record some brand new songs as well. My favourite Steps member is Claire Richards, she has the best voice. Although I'm a big fan of all the girls.
Follow me on Facebook and Twitter for more news on Steps comeback! Here are some of Steps' biggest hits:
Lili & Susie - Swedish disco duo fansite
I just finished the Lili & Susie fansite on Plastic Retro. Please check it out! It's nice to introduce these Swedish disco sisters to people who don't speak Swedish. If you haven't heard their music yet, you're in for a treat.
More discographies by Swedish artists are coming soon!
Labels Eurovision Song Contest, Lili & Susie, music, Website updates
I love latin freestyle!
Not many people here in Sweden know about the music genre freestyle. The genre was huge in the US during the eighties and early nineties. Freestyle is a mix between dance, house, synthpop and latin pop. I'm not a big fan of traditional latin music, but I love freestyle!
Through the years, I've collected lots of freestyle albums on CD, mainly by female artists and girl groups. The upbeat melodies and the electronic dance sound always cheers me up. It's amazing!
Some freestyle artists I like: Sweet Sensation, The Cover Girls, Exposé, Shana, Brenda K. Starr, Nancy Martinez, Seduction, Stacey Q, Pajama Party, Shannon, Alisha, Cynthia. Here are some of their videos:
Labels Brenda K. Starr, Exposé, freestyle, music, Nancy Martinez, Shana, Sweet Sensation, The Cover Girls
Video from the new Dallas spinoff
I know I'm not the only one who's excited about the brand new "Dallas" spinoff coming next summer. The news about the show is spreading fast, all over the world. Check out the video preview down below. Sue Ellen looks amazing! Can't wait to see this.
If the video doesn't work, try the show's official website.
Labels Dallas, TV
New website updates coming soon!
I know I've been a naughty boy. I haven't updated the Plastic Retro website for ages. Shame on me. But I'm finally updating the site with many exciting 80's artists so keep your eyes on the website.
I love you all for having such great taste in trashy music!
Labels movies, music, TV, video games, Website updates
Eric Saade - Hearts In The Air
Swedish Eurovision hunk Eric Saade released his brand new music video "Hearts In The Air" today. I'm not that fond of the video, but at least the song is good. What do you think?
Labels Eric Saade, Eurovision Song Contest, music
Jurassic Park Trilogy on Blu-ray
One of my favourite movies, "Jurassic Park", is finally being released on Blu-ray in October, together with the sequels "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic Park III". I'm so excited!
Not only have the movies been remastered in high definition, they now include hours of bonus material. Pre-order the trilogy collection now from Amazon UK or Amazon US.
Labels Jurassic Park, movies
The Pointer Sisters - Break Out (Re-release)
Big Break Records are re-releasing The Pointer Sisters' amazing dance-pop album "Break Out", remastered with tons of bonus tracks. It's a double disc edition with both the 1983 and the 1984 version of the album.
The album includes hit singles "I'm So Excited", "Jump (For My Love)", "Neutron Dance" and my favourite "Automatic". Pre-order the re-release now from Amazon UK.
"Break Out" CD 1 tracklist:
1. Jump (For My Love)
2. Automatic
3. I'm So Excited
4. I Need You
5. Neutron Dance
6. Dance Electric
7. Easy Persuasion
8. Baby Come And Get It
9. Telegraph Your Love
11. Automatic (Special Remix)
12. Jump (For My Love) (Long Version)
13. I Need You (Special Remix)
14. I'm So Excited (Remix)
15. Neutron Dance (Remix)
16. Baby Come And Get It (Extended Version)
1. Jump (Original Mix)
8. Nightline
10. Operator (Original Mix)
11. I Need You (Single Remix)
12. Automatic (Single Edit)
13. Jump (For My Love) (Single Remix)
14. I'm So Excited (Single Remix)
15. Neutron Dance (Single Edit)
16. Baby Come And Get It (Single Edit)
17. I Need You (USA 12")
18. Jump (For My Love) (12" Instrumental Mix)
Labels music, The Pointer Sisters
Gina G - Next 2 U
Gina G represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit". The track became a huge hit in Europe. Now, Gina's back with the fabulous dance single "Next 2 U"!
The song is available on iTunes. Let's help Gina climb the charts!
Labels Eurovision Song Contest, Gina G, music
Life is like an episode of Dallas
Life is like a "Dallas" episode: One day you wake up to find your dead husband in the shower, and realise that the past year has been nothing but a dream.
Lili & Susie - Bailamor
My big idols, Swedish disco sisters Lili & Susie have released their brand new summer single "Bailamor" on iTunes. Buy it now! You can find more information about the sisters on their official website or by following them on Facebook and MySpace.
Labels Eurovision Song Contest, Lili & Susie, music
Jedward - Lipstick
Another one of my favourite tracks from this year's Eurovision Song Contest is Ireland's entry "Lipstick" by Jedward. I love it! The song is extremely catchy and the twin brothers are quite charming.
I wonder if they can sing live? Who cares? We'll always have the studio version!
Labels Eurovision Song Contest, Jedward, music
Kati Wolf - What About My Dreams?
One of my favourite songs from this year's Eurovision Song Contest is Hungary's entry "What About My Dreams?" by Kati Wolf. I love the modern dance-pop sound and Kati's strong voice!
Some people have compained about her age. That's just ridiculous! What has age got to do with anything? Kati is a great singer, that's all that matters.
Labels Eurovision Song Contest, Kati Wolf, music
Amanda Lear - Chinese Walk
Trashy gay icon Amanda Lear had big success in the 70's with disco singles "Fashion Pack", "Follow Me" and "Enigma (Give A Bit Of Mmh To Me)". Now, she's finally back with the brand new single "Chinese Walk"!
Sure, Amanda can't sing and her English is quite bad. But I can't help loving her music. Plastic is fantastic!
Labels Amanda Lear, gay, music
Barbarellas - Body Rock
Do you remember the Irish girl group B*Witched? They had a big in 1998 with the single "C'est La Vie". Two of the members, sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, have formed a duo, Barbarellas, and I really like their debut single "Body Rock".
I just ordered their album "Night Mode" and can't wait to listen to it. I love electropop! For more information, check out Barbarellas' official website and Facebook.
Labels B*Witched, Barbarellas, music
Dallas - Meet the new Ewings
Are you excited about the new "Dallas" spinoff series? I sure am! Ultimate Dallas, the official website of 80's soap opera, posted the following character guide on their blog:
ANN RYLAND EWING (played by Brenda Strong) - A pure blue-blooded Texan but you wouldn't guess it. She may know champagne and caviar, but talks hog and hominy. Carelessly elegant, optimistic, good-humored, Ann's got eyes in the back of her head and is game for anything.
BOBBY JAMES EWING (played by Patrick Duffy) - His hair a little grayer, his face etched with character, Bobby's still the same dynamic, compassionate man who always insisted on playing fair.
CHRISTOPHER EWING (played by Jesse Metcalfe) - The new acumen and entrepreneurial vigor of the Ewing clan. Smart, attractive, effective, he has the guarded eyes of someone who's already mixed it up with life.
REBECCA SUTTER (played by Julie Gonzalo) - A beautiful, spontaneous young woman, Rebecca seduces those around with her direct manner. Fiancée of Christoher Ewing.
J.R. EWING (played by Larry Hagman) - Life has not been kind to the former Oil tycoon.
ELENA RAMOS (played by Jordana Brewster) - A proud, beautiful woman with a whirring Swiss timepiece for a mind, less assured. Currently in a relationship with John Ross and has a long history with the Ewing family.
JOHN ROSS EWING (played by Josh Henderson) - A powerful man, he is charismatic, seductive; you have to be careful not to fall in love with him, because you already sense that he's his father's son: ambitious, burning with a need to be noticed.
SUE ELLEN EWING (played by Linda Gray) - Many-years-clean-and-sober, finally seems at peace with the gracious Southern belle she was raised to be — before life with J.R. coldcocked her. She looks fantastic.
Labels Dallas, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, TV
Manric - Through The Night
My friend Manric recently released his brand new single "Through The Night" on iTunes and Spotify. It's a great pop song with an electronic sound and a catchy refrain. Buy it now!
Labels gay, Manric, music
Kate Ryan - Lovelife
Belgian pop singer Kate Ryan is back with a new single called "Lovelife". You can buy it on iTunes right now! The song is based on the riff from 90's classic "Narcotic" by Liquido.
I prefer Kate's version. The original isn't electronic enough for my taste.
Labels Kate Ryan, music
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Make A Scene
British disco-pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor is finally releasing her new album "Make A Scene" in June. I'm so excited!
The album will include the singles "Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer)", "Not Giving Up On Love", "Can't Fight This Feeling" and my personal favourite "Bittersweet".
You can pre-order the album right now from Amazon UK. Whatever you do, don't miss out on this album!
"Make A Scene" tracklist:
2. Bittersweet
3. Off & On
4. Heartbreak
5. Not Giving Up On Love
6. Can't Fight This Feeling
7. Starlight
8. Undertouch
9. Make A Scene
10. Magic
11. Dial My Number
12. Homewrecker
13. Synchronised
14. Cut Straight To The Heart
Labels music, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Eric Saade - Popular
The official video to Eric Saade's single "Popular" was finally released today! Sexy Eric will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. What do you think of the song? I love it!
Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
The official video to Britney Spears' new single "Till The World Ends" was released yesterday and you can watch it right here. What do you think? Can it compare to "Hold It Against It Me"?
I like the whole "end of the world" theme. It's cool.
Labels Britney Spears, music
Dana International is back in Eurovision
Dana International is most famous for having won the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the disco track "Diva". Now, she's back in the contest, representing Israel with the song "Ding Dong".
It's no "Diva", but I really like the song. The contest needs more "gay disco" like this.
Labels Dana International, Eurovision Song Contest, gay, music
Lili & Susie - Tease Me (Jouni Ollila Remix)
Swedish disco sisters Lili & Susie made a big comeback in Melodifestivalen 2009, the Swedish pre-selection to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "Show Me Heave". Their follow-up single "Tease Me", sadly, got cancelled.
Now, you can finally listen to one of the unreleased club remixes of "Tease Me". Great, isn't it?
J.R. Ewing in Desperate Housewives
Larry Hagman, known for playing J.R. Ewing on 80's soap opera "Dallas", recently guest starred on ABC's drama series "Desperate Housewives", as Lynette's (Felicity Huffman) stepfather.
It was great to see Larry on a soap again. I'm still very excited about the new "Dallas" spinoff. Two "Desperate Housewives" actors, hunky Josh Henderson and Jesse Metcalfe, are going to play the children of J.R. and Bobby Ewing.
I just can't wait!
Labels Dallas, Desperate Housewives, Larry Hagman, TV
Miley Cyrus - Who Owns My Heart
I'm not a fan of Miley Cyrus, her voice is too childish for my taste. But her single "Who Owns My Heart" from 2010 is actually very good! It's more electronic than her previous work. The track is available on Miley's latest album "Can't Be Tamed".
Labels Miley Cyrus, music
All About Eve on Blu-ray
One of my all-time favourite movies, the 1950 classic "All About Eve", has finally been released on Blu-ray. I'm really excited about seeing it in high definition!
The movie stars queen bitch Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders and Celeste Holm. Also, the fabulous Marilyn Monroe has a small part in the movie.
You can order the Blu-ray from Amazon UK and Amazon US right now!
Labels Anne Baxter, Bette Davis, classics, Hotel, Marilyn Monroe, movies
Elizabeth Taylor has died
I'm so sad today. My big idol, the legendary movie star Elizabeth Taylor, has passed away. She died of heart failure. Elizabeth was seventy-nine years old. I will never forget her and her movies.
Rest in peace, beautiful Elizabeth. You will live forever thanks to the magic world of movies.
Labels classics, Elizabeth Taylor, movies
Kylie Minogue - Put Your Hands Up (Pete Hammond Remix)
"Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)", one of the best tracks on Kylie Minogue's latest album, has been remixed by Pete Hammond. Together with Stock Aitken Waterman, Hammond created the famous PWL sound on Kylie's 80's hits.
This is a dream come true for a Stock Aitken Waterman and Kylie fan like me. I really hope they'll release this mix on iTunes as soon as possible!
Pepsi & Shirlie - All Right Now (Re-release)
Pepsi & Shirlie's 1987 pop album "All Right Now" is being re-released on April 25 by Cherry Pop. It includes their previously unreleased version of the Stock Aitken Waterman track "Who's Gonna Catch You", also recorded by Sinitta and Mel & Kim. Pre-order it from Amazon.
"All Right Now" tracklist:
1. Heartache
2. Lovers' Revolution
3. Can't Give Me Love
4. Hightime (Jellybean Remix)
5. What's Going On Inside Your Head
6. Goodbye Stranger
7. Surrender
8. Crime Of Passion
9. All Right Now
10. Who's Gonna Catch You (When You Fall)
11. Feels Like The First Time
12. Dreaming
13. It's A Shame
14. Heartache (Dot & Daisy's Club Remix)
15. Goodbye Stranger (Extended Version)
16. Can't Give Me Love (Extended Version)
17. Who's Gonna Catch You (When You Fall) (Extended Version)
Labels Mel & Kim, music, Pepsi & Shirlie, PWL, Sinitta
Pretty Little Liars - Season one on DVD
Season one of the new teen mystery soap "Pretty Little Liars" is being released on DVD in the US on June 7. This great series stars Lucy Hale (Privileged, Scream 4), Holly Marie Combs (Charmed) and Laura Leighton (Melrose Place).
You can pre-order season one at Amazon US right now.
Labels Laura Leighton, Pretty Little Liars, TV
Lilla Sällskapet - New italo disco from Sweden
Have you missed the new, Swedish italo disco duo Lilla Sällskapet? Their music is a mixture of 80's synthpop and italo disco. You can buy the single on iTunes or download the songs for free (legally) right here.
Find out more about Lilla Sällskapet at Facebook and MySpace.
Labels Lilla Sällskapet, music
Don't miss Lady Gaga's brand new single "Born This Way". It's fabulous! You can buy it on iTunes right now.
Labels Lady GaGa, music
Greta Garbo's final film on DVD
As you probably know, I'm a huge fan of classic movies, and one of my favourite stars from the golden era is Swedish film goddess Greta Garbo.
Her final film, the 1942 comedy "Two-Faced Woman" is finally being released on DVD! American Garbo fans can order it from the Warner Archives.
There are no news on an international release yet, but I hope it won't take long. Stay tuned, Garbo fans!
Photo: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
New Dynasty movie
I have some great news for all you soap fans out there! According to Coming Soon, 80's prime time soap opera "Dynasty" is being developed as a feature film. It's going to be a prequel and take place in the 60's.
I'm really excited about this! The only bad thing about the movie being a prequel is that my idol Joan Collins can't be in it. Joan herself suggested on Twitter that Gemma Alterton should play young Alexis. What do you think?
Photo: ABC Television Network.
Labels Dynasty, Joan Collins, TV
Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
I really love Britney Spears' brand new single "Hold It Against Me"! I'm really excited about the upcoming album, especially since it's going to be more electropop sounding than her previous work. The single is out on iTunes now, so buy it!
What do you think of the new track? Let me know!
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