District 9

This was probably the worst movie I have ever seen.  It seems like it takes place in a slum and it does.  I do not love the surroundings in this film and it left me with a really rotten taste in my mouth.  The aliens are not cute like you think they would be rather they are filthy and need a bath.  Anyhow I would think that since Peter Jackson is attached to this film that it would be amazing, since he is afterall responsible for the lord of the rings trilogy.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has one of the best songs of the year, and just in time for the new year to begin, in the hit Bad Romance.  It took me quite some time to become hooked on this hit, but once hooked the emotions began.  She is an oustanding artist and I recommend this hit to anyone who is remotely attracted to her type of music.  I am still waiting for Katy Perry's new album, and I still think that these two young woman are the new Britney and Christina of the next generation.  Anyhow I think that you should either download this song or buy the cd.

Terminator

This movie was the most stupid movie I saw this year that I bought.  That's not saying much though because I only critique movies I buy and I haven't boughten many movies this year.  It's more than I usually buy, but it's not as much as in the past.  So having said that, I would recommend this movie to people who are really bored over xmas and don't want anything better to do than watch a dark kind of movie that has lots of dirt involved and evil machines.  Anyhow I find this movie to be kind of good, but the movie I saw preceding this was Star Trek, and I found that to be an awesome movie and one of the best movies I have ever seen.  I am getting more movies at xmas so I will let you know how things go and I also just purchased yet another movie over the weekend, but I have to have time to promote this movie in order to move on.

Alicia Keys

I personally think that she should have included Empire State of Mind on her cd but I realize that it is Jay-Z's song. It's just that I find this to be her hit this year, along with his, but as you can see I am featuring her on this blog and not him because I find that I am so in love with her, and it was either her, or him. I am glad I chose her, because she has some amazing hits on her new cd, it's just that they pale in comparison to the great Empire State of Mind. And I am glad that she did at least pay homage to it on her latest cd. I recommend Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart, as well, because it is an amazing inspirational hit.

Josh Groban

Josh Groban has one of the best Christmas cds I have ever heard in Noel, the 2007 hit holiday cd. I never really listened to Josh Groban before this era, however I saw fit to purchase this holiday cd in 2008 as I was craving an excellent holiday cd and this was sure to deliver. All I could think while listening to it was how fabulous it was and how much I wanted to purchase more and more cds like it.

So I went out and purchased many more. That was the year I discovered how many Christmas cds I could get and this year is about enjoying them more and more. So I have begun to listen to them quite frequently and I am taking a break from my more modern secular music I am so accustomed to listen to.

If you decide to purchase any holiday cd this year, then I highly recommend this Christmas cd as it has one of the favourites on it, in O Come All Ye Faithful. That is one of my all time favourites and I highly recommend anything with Josh Groban as the title as after listening to this cd I fell in love with the music.

Star Trek

Star Trek is one of the best movies of 2009 for sure, and one of the best movies of the decade. The special effects are amazing and if you are infatuated with the future as I am, then you will love this movie as it takes place two centuries from now and is absolutely amazing, if you believe in Star Trek and one day evolving into that, to see the possibilities in the future and the amazing things we will be able to do as people.
Other than that, I highly recommend this movie as much as any other movie this year, and if not more, than so much more, as this movie is absolutely amazing, as I have said, and if you have not ever seen a star trek movie as I once was, then this is the movie for you and for you to see.

The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas have done better this year than any other act in the music industry. First of all the spent 26 weeks in the number one position on the billboard hot 100 and they have been everywhere from television to radio to internet.
I have downloaded every single from the coveted E.N.D. album and that does not include the original, rather the maxi single, or EP. Those are shown above, and for anyone who is a fan of techno or electronica, then I highly recommend these as they are some of the best remixes I have ever heard, and trust me I have heard many.
The invasion of Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling, and Meet Me Halfway, megamixes and eps are simply the best, and although I have recently reviewed the album in general, I saw it best fit to redo these singles as they have been some of the best singles I have ever heard this year, and definitively some of the best I have ever heard in my life. Worth a listen even if only a preview.

Aaron Carter

Alright so Dance with me featuring Flo Rida is one of the best songs this year, and I have been waiting to download it since September. It is finally out in Canada, and as soon as I found out it was, which was today, I downloaded it, and now I own it.
I love that song, and Aaron Carter has done tremendous this year as a featured dancer on Dancing with the Stars, and is sure to impress with either his latest music video or album, of which I am not even sure if he is doing either, but none the less, I am following him on twitter, and he tweets all the time, so I am sure I will find out at some point. If you enjoy twitter, as I do, then I encourage you to follow him, as he often tweets as I have said, and it is rather exciting, to try and say things in less than 140 characters.

G.I. Joe

Alright, so I haven't seen this movie yet, but it is sitting in my living room, waiting to be seen, on dvd. Anyhow, I am dying to see it, and it should be an excellent film considering we have not really heard anything about G.I. Joe since the 1980's. Having said that, well I am looking forward to it, with great anticipation, as I have seen Transformers recently, and that was amazing.
Not sure if I can pinpoint which one is better, but as it stands right now I am rooting for Transformers, as I haven't seen G.I. Joe yet and I am still on the band wagon of Transformers. That is surely to change though, because I haven't seen anything about G.I. Joe, like I have said, since the 1980's, and I am dying for some refreshing scenery, since I watched the first Transformers so many times, and I am almost sick of it.
Anyhow I am looking forward to watching G.I. Joe since I have not seen anything with Channing Tatum in it, since Step Up, and that was somewhat disappointing.

Transformers

So Transformers is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2009. In fact it is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the 2000's. So having said that, and having watched it, I think it is one of the most amazing films ever. That's not having seen any other movies since I have watched it and what an experience it was. I watched it on a 46" Samsung, flat panel, lcd Television.
It was amazing with the surround sound and I plan on watching it again and again, since I have it on DVD but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing it on Bluray or downloading it in high def. The only draw back to downloading it, is the fact that you do not own the beautiful artwork that accompanies the packaging. Oh and what a fantastic film it was.
For those of you who have seen it in the theatre, well I am extremely jealous, because it would have been amazing. Only this time when 2012 is released in the theatre, I plan on attending that, as that is sure to please as well. So having said that, I recommend this film to nearly everyone. Even if you are a girl you will find this fascinating, as Megan Fox has amazing roles in this film.

JAY SEAN

Ok so Jay Sean kicked the Black Eyed Peas out of number 1 on Billboard after residing there for most of the year. This guy must be something to attain such a feat as that. The Black Eyed Peas stayed there for most of the year, like I said, and it was a record 26 weeks in the top spot of the much coveted Billboard Hot 100. Alright so this guy must be good and not only is he trying to get my attention but I feel that Lil' Wayne is as well since he is featured on this hot track along with being featured on the queen of pop's follow up single to Celebration.

Alright so what does this guy have that no one else has. Well for starters he is from Britain and has an Indian background. I suppose that makes him British Indian or however you would like to look at it. Also he is just coming to America after a very successful and lucrative career in Britain. Not unlike his rival M.I.A. They are both from Britain with Indian or Sri Lankan backgrounds and have both latched on to the hip hop community here in America. Alright so that is probably enough comparisons, but I am sure this will be a runaway hit for him, much like Paperplanes was for her.

There is an underlying Indian influential vibe in the world today. Ever since Slumdog Millionaire and M.I.A. have stepped on to the scene everyone has been crying India. I guess we know where all the money has gone and is going to. Bollywood is on the rise, and between India and China, I am not sure who will come out on top. But I am placing my bet on India, since they are the fan favourite.

BRITNEY SPEARS

Three records in three years is a record for Miss Spears especially after the debacle in the mid 2000's. Alright so it isn't really a record if you count the first go at it. But she was so young and innocent then, that I do not count it as a full fledged outcome. The last three records have really proved her staying power and why she has earned the coveted spot as the princess of pop. Having said that, she still has a long time before she overthrows the queen of pop. I just downloaded the latest single 3 and I must say it is pretty interesting, unlike the lead and follow up single of Circus fame. But having said that, Womanizer still ranks as one of the best songs ever. It was just a little Amish after the much anticipated Blackout era. I still think that Piece of me is her best song ever, but that is only my opinion. It still is though if you count everything she has done and will have a hard time measuring up to that if ever.

BACKSTREET BOYS

Alright so the BackStreet Boys are coming out with yet another album in such a short span of time. What is going on? I thought they were done, not that I mind. Straight through my heart is an amazing upbeat dance number and is doing amazing for them. Maybe the most since incomplete or even further back. We will have to see but thus far it is already reaching number one here in Canada. And that says a lot considering they were almost toast a few years back. But since then they have come out with three records. Yes three records and even though they are down a member. They are still hotter than ever. And this hit proves it with the upscale dance track sounds found in Straight through my heart.

I am looking forward to the rest of the album and although they usually do not produce anything major after the first hit, this time might be different. I saw them in concert last year for the first time and it was like going to a rave. It was awesome and Girlicious opened for them. Wow I won't forget that anytime soon. I prefer to limit my concerts to once a decade or so and this was much worth the wait.

MADONNA

Alright so Madonna has done it again. No surprise there really. It's all about the song and this song in my opinion blows obsessed and I look to you out of the water. It's a huge dance revelation number and will do excellently on her next tour, if she has one. Having said that, well it hasn't taken off for her as much as she would like, but there is still time before it runs out.

It debuted at number like 77 on the billboard hot 100 and I am not sure where it is now. But it is sure to have fallen. That is not to say that it might not have a comeback. I mean real, who hasn't had a comeback this year. I am so sick of all the comebacks, I think I will chill with the Backstreet Boys, since their latest isn't being billed as a comeback. And well Whitney Houston's comeback, or lack there of, well it was pretty dismal, and is sure to fizzle out quickly. Not as quickly as it came in. Because heaven knows that it took forever to gain steam. And even then had a hard time gaining any strength and sustaining it.

Alright well this blog entry is supposed to be about the queen of pop and it will be, I just thought I would add some other note worthy information around. So having said that, Madonna's comeback this year will be the best greatest hits package ever offered. She has close to a million different compilations for this most recent set and it includes all or most of her work. Madonna I have no idea what you are thinking but you must want me to download American Life or something. Because I mean real. What have you done not including one of the best songs ever made on your compilation.

MARIAH CAREY

Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is an amazing album with a slew of hits already. Obsessed was a summer run away hit and although it did not fair as well as I gotta feeling, it did well considering this is Carey's second release in under a year and a half and not a four year stint like the Peas. Obsessed is a smash hit and I personally downloaded not only the video to the song but the single as well as I couldn't wait for the album to drop. Having said that I plan on downloading the singles to this album instead of the album itself because I am more of a fan of the singles and remixes of Carey than the album content itself. It's a little more economical for me as well to do this as I often find I neglect to listen to the rest of the album in this single dominated market of downloading song only fanfare frenzy.

Anyhow I would highly recommend this album as a whole if you are more into the Carey of the past as it promises to be a more upbeat album as compared to the E=MC^2 that was most recently released. But if you are more into the single only download era, then I highly recommend the song obsessed and the song I want to know what love is, as this is a cover of a 1980's ballad of Foreigner esteem. Anyhow I am awaiting a more cooperative single for I want to know what love is, as I would love to hear some remixes to that song, as she often does ballad remixes the most interesting and best. Anyhow I highly recommend both songs and I would recommend the rest of the album and any more singles as well. I am sure there will be more follow up singles and I am awaiting those throughout the fall and winter months.

EARTH

Earth is the best documentary of the year. I saw it in the theatre and I also have it on dvd. I recommend this purchase because it is an amazing film about the wildlife on our planet and the landscape the live in. It is made by Disney Nature and is their best film so far having only made one to date, none the less it is stellar. I have only seen very few documentaries in my time, but I realize that this is the best documentary since an inconvenient truth, with Al Gore. I haven't seen anything this moving since then and I highly recommend the purchase if you love anything to do with wildlife and the planet. It chronicles a few families and many other extras. The most interesting is the polar bear family, and I say this because it is filmed in Canada to the best of my recollection and the film chronicles this family the closest. They are in the film from beginning to end and along with a few others impact the movie so much, that you cannot help grow attached to these furry little creatures. Anyhow, it has some great monkeys in it as well, and if you have seen monkeys like I have in real life, then you would have realized that they are extremely funny and comical.

I recommend this movie highly and there is still a coupon online you can find and receive either five dollars off the dvd or ten dollars off the blu ray.

WHITNEY HOUSTON

Whitney Houston has done it again with a super smash hit entitled, I look to you. Although the single is better than the album in my opinion. Only because I would rather have the single than the album, and although the single is on the album, with today's download single only mentality, I see fit to download singles only, for the purposes of this album because I have heard some of the rest of the album and I would have to say that the other songs on the album kind of take away the inspiration in I look to you, the song.

I look to you, the single, has not charted as well as her predecessors, only because it was never really released as the official lead single off of the album of the same name. If you waited like I did to download the album then you might have realized by now that the only song worth downloading at this point is I look to you. I say that because I have not seen enough even though million dollar bill is sure to surpass its unofficial lead single on the charts. I would have to see a music video at this point to make further recommendations although she did make an appearance on good morning america this week and that solidified my ambition to download the single of I look to you, before I purchase the record or continue to download anything else. I am awaiting a music video of hers before I make any other decisions because the buzz has been around her for quite awhile and I have not seen anything, in terms of videos, although Madonna and Mariah Carey have both released videos in that time. I understand it is hard to come back and I appreciate every effort made by her although I am yearning a video.

Having said that I consider this to be the comeback of the decade, if for no other reason than because of I look to you , the song. The black eyed peas have done amazing and because of that I consider theirs to be the comeback of the year. Miss Houston has done it again though and I wish her every success with the Oprah show as well, and then some.

KERI HILSON

Keri Hilson could be on her way to becoming the next Rihanna. She is well establised at the get go with hits under her belt featuring Kanye West, Ne-Yo and Timbaland. Or should I say Timberland featuring Keri Hilson. Either way it works because he has done outstanding for her and vice versa. Her most recent hit is sitting pretty at number 4 on the Billboard hot 100 for the week of August 15th, 2009 and is well on her way for another hit. Knock You Down is an amazing upbeat inspirational track and it is featured on her long awaited debut release, In a Perfect World. I am wondering if she will choose to release it from a forth coming album or if she will choose to release another hit from her debut release In a Perfect World. Either way she is sure to deliver. After all she has credentials ranging from collaborations with Chris Brown to song writing for Britney Spears and Ludacris.

Energy is another great upbeat song. Although it hasn't done as well as Knock You Down. But none the less a great buy and wasn't realized until I found it on the cd. I had no idea Energy was on it when I bought it. But now that I have it it works out perfectly because it gives me another reason to listen to the album as the rest of it is kind of lack luster but that is usual when you are making your first record. Madonna's first record was somewhat lack luster as well. And with today's rampant download of singles only, well it really is a single that sells the album and vice versa.

PUSSYCAT DOLLS

The Pussycat Dolls have a great mix of songs on their Doll Domination Mini Collection. I recommend Doll Domination in general but if you were willing to wait as I was then you will not be disappointed with either Doll Domination 2.0 or the Mini Collection as they both feature the hit song Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny). Along with many others including and not limited to Hush Hush; Hush Hush. Hush Hush; Hush Hush is a great song and I Hate This Part is even better. Both are featured on the hit CD Doll Domination The Mini Collection. But that is not the reason I purchased this CD. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) is an outstanding up beat inspirational track and it will go down in history as one of the best songs ever made. Of course this was all made possible because of the run away hit movie of which it is from called SlumDog Millionaire. For those of you who have not seen this movie, then you should go out immediately and either rent it or buy it. Now having said that, the Jai Ho original is not featured on the Pussycat Dolls' Mini Collection or their Doll Domination 2.0 but if you must have both then I recommend the SlumDog Millionaire soundtrack as well. I just have a preference for the Pussycat Dolls' version as it is even more so awe inspiring. The Pussycat Dolls really hit it out of the park on this hit. What a way to cash in on both of the success of the Pussycat Dolls and the hit movie SlumDog Millionaire.

MICHAEL JACKSON

The untimely death of Michael Jackson has spawned me to purchase HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1. I have owned the Thriller album and Dangerous album in the past but have donated them to charity because one was on vinyl and the other was on cassette, respectively. I decided to purchase the greatest hits album because I felt drawn to him because of the most recent tragedy. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1 includes most of his greatest hits including Man in the Mirror and Heal the World, of which I am huge fans of. Man in the Mirror is about taking charge and making a change, and Heal the World is about the same kind of thing. Michael Jackson is a huge philanthropist and someone who I admire and look up to immensely. He will be forever missed and we know that he is still among us in or on some level. His music will never die, and I am making an oath to cherish it forever. I will never forget what you gave to us in the short time you were around. Love to Michael and his entire family. I am thinking of you and Janet Jackson the most.

In the past two and one half weeks Michael Jackson has sold over 2.3 million albums since his death. Thank you for making this possible. And you are not alone as I have gone out and done the same. Actually I have not gone out at all. Rather I have purchase the album from the comfort of my home using the Amazon.com website. I have also purchased another album but I will leave that to discuss at a later date. Anyhow I recommend using the Amazon.com website as they ship to your address and some of these albums are only available online since the demise of brick and mortar retail music carriers.

RUPAUL

RuPaul has done it again with a huge hit featured on his hit show RuPaul's Drag Race of which Bebe Zahara Benet was awarded the winner. We haven't heard much of Ru since his hit single Supermodel (You Better Work). But we have all been waiting in anticipation for the next project and the next project was indeed worth waiting for. Covergirl is a huge hit worth the purchase if for no other. Covergirl has amazing dance quality and who doesn't love a good dance hit. RuPaul did not disappoint with this latest attempt and the rest of the album is mostly energetic and appealing. I highly recommend purchasing this album due to the amazing effort of Covergirl. Everything else on the album is also worth a listen but I am in love with the Covergirl song.

Some the Cds or singles or albums advertised here are only available online. The Champion album featuring the hit single Covergirl is only available online according to most retail outlets. This gives you a chance to order something online as who isn't going to purchase something online at some point and why not start now as this will help our economy. It works out to be about the same price once gas and so on are factored in.

BLACK EYED PEAS

The Black Eyed Peas latest release entitled The E.N.D. ("The Energy Never Dies") hits stores this week and is available as a download from Amazon.com. Their latest release and comeback of the year is not set to disappoint with a slew of hits slated for release. It has a more techno urban feel unlike their most recent releases which included a more urban hip hop feel. Boom Boom Pow is their current single and has done tremendously well scoring the number one slot on the Billboard hot 100 for a ninth week in a row. This is their first number one hit ever and is not set to disappoint. This puts Boom Boom Pow in the ranks of such hits as "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey and others such as Flo rida and Kanye West. I encourage you to check it out and buy when you have time.

I Gotta Feeling has replaced Boom Boom Pow on top of the Billboard Hot 100. Making it the only group to do so since the famous group Outkast and only 1 of 4 groups to have ever have achieved such success. It has remained on top of the Billboard hot 100 for five consecutive weeks and is sure to endure more. Although Drake is on their heels.

LADY GAGA

Lady Gaga's album the Fame came out in late 2008 but none the less one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year for that exact reason. Everyone was waiting and by that time the highly anticipated follow up single to Just Dance had been out. Poker Face is one of the best songs of all time and still tops the charts on the Billboard 100. That is the Billboard hot 100. It is one of the hottest songs ever produced and ever played on radio. One of the reasons to buy this album. If for no other. But she is not done. The follow up to that is Lovegame another excellent song and Paparazzi is the latest and greatest with the video just released. I highly recommend this purchase as it is one of my all time favourites.

Lady Gaga has had enormous success even more so than Katy Perry. Could this be a modern day Britney and Christina or better yet a Madonna and Cyndi Lauper? I am looking forward to finding out and it is not that all of those girls and women are nothing. Rather it is always interesting to find out who has the staying power for musical interest and paparazzi fever.

KATY PERRY

One of the Boys is the best debut album of any other female artist excluding Lady Gaga of the same genre last year and so far this year. I do not see any other artist matching their success and I say that because I give them both a tie for that award. I see Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's albums as equal as it is too difficult to decide which is better. Having said that there are clearly songs on these albums which are better than the others. For instance. Hot n' Cold is one of Katy Perry's better known songs and more widely received. On the other hand I also enjoy her most recent hit. And I have enjoyed most of the album. I really enjoy waking up in Vegas. As this is her latest attempt and most recent single. I also enjoy the whole album but I was disappointed with a song or two. Having said that it is more than worth buying as it has spawned so many hit singles.

Katy Perry has had great success with her debut album. I appreciate all the effort that goes in to that and I am looking forward to the next release. This will not be a sophomore curse as some may suspect but rather a more introspective album on the success had. I appreciate everything that she has done for music and without her help I would not have gotten through this winter and spring. Thank you a lot Katy Perry.

GIRLICIOUS

Girlicious' self titled debut album Girlicious is the best girl group debut of last year. Having said that. Apparently is was only released in Canada but that didn't stop them from having huge success. Especially with the song. Babydoll. I really admire their work on this song. As I am still listening to it. And have been listening to it for months now. I really appreciate their work as they are spun off from the Pussycat Dolls. And were featured in the Pussycat Dolls present Girlicious. I had the honour of attending one of their concerts and I was not disappointed. Now they were not the feature artist but I did appreciate their act which was to open the show. I didn't know of them as much as today. But with the success of babydoll I quickly grew to love them.

To much of my chagrin the group Girlicious has lost one of its members. That is fine I just do not appreciate when girls leave groups because it often results in the group's demise. Having said that there is plenty of coverage even at this stage. Will it last until the next album is due out? I have my doubts but I will be watching and expecting some kind of hit out of it. Whether I will buy it or not is still up in the air. But I will appreciate it none the less.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

For all those who missed out on getting Christina Aguilera Singles or Albums. I highly recommend Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits. Not only does it have the huge hit single of Keeps Gettin' Better. But it also features a slew of other hits from her past and a few new remixes of which I am not a huge fan. But if you know Christina and love the Keeps Gettin' Better song then you will love this album. Nothing beats digital. And if you can go all out. Why not buy the whole album. As you are definitively getting a bang for your buck. I missed out getting her previous efforts. But I was sure to get the greatest hits album. As it showcases one of my favourite songs of all time. Keeps Gettin' Better. I truely love that song. And I will always remember what it means to me. Because who is perfect really. We all have our days and moments. And this shows that that may not last forever.

RIHANNA

Rihanna has the best remix album of all time with her latest attempt. Entitled Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes. I say that because it has the most originality of any remix album I have ever heard. Including all singles since it has more originality and more flavour of course because she only remixes each song once and there are a slew of songs. Most of the songs on the original are found on the remix album. And although I know in my heart that Madonna is the Queen of remix. I also know that this is something fresh and something that will appeal to all audiences as who doesn't love Rihanna's latest attempt of Good Girl Gone Bad. I think everyone admires at least one song from that era. So having said that. I still love you Madonna and hopefully you will try and match her success although I am in high adorement of your live concert albums at the moment. Still waiting for the latest attempt of the sticky and sweet tour.

BRITNEY SPEARS

Britney Spears has one of the biggest flops of the year with her latest attempt. Entitled Circus. I say that because it doesn't match the same originality of Blackout. And this is often the case when artists. Attempt to cash in on the previous album. It's not a bad idea but if you are looking for something with a little more originality. I highly recommend Blackout as this has the unmatched single Piece of Me. Now I am not saying that the Circus album is not worth buying as I own the deluxe edition. But if you are looking for the unmatched success of Womanizer or even Circus itself. The song that is. Then I reccommend. The song Piece of Me only found on the Blackout album. Or you can just wait until she releases another greatest hits album. As you will find all songs on that album. If she has any sense and I know that she does. What a smart business woman. And someone we can all look up to whether you like her or not.