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Taylor Swift – ‘Mine’ Music Video Preview!

Taylor Swift and Toby Hemingway watch on as a mini-me version of them blows on the candles on his birthday cake in this new still from the “Mine” music video.

The video will premiere NEXT Friday, August 27 and the single is already out on iTunes. Have you bought it yet?

Taylor will also be performing the tune during the ABC special, Country’s Night to Rock, airing September 1.

Check out the artwork for Taylor’s new Speak Now album!

To View The Preview Of The Video, Click Here!

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Keke Palmer – New Music By End Of The Year!

Keke Palmer had such exciting news about her upcoming music that she couldn’t wait to share with JJJ!

The 16-year-old actress caught up with us on the set of True Jackson, VP earlier this week to dish about her tunes.

Keke shared, “I’m so excited. We should be releasing something by the end of this year. I’m with Interscope Records which is like pop and R&B. We really don’t have any young R&B singers out right now and that’s what I’m trying to be. The only young person we really have is Taylor Swift. I love my country music now, but I’m trying to give the fans who love R&B music some taste of that as well.”

She continued about her songs, “There’s one called ‘The One You Call,’ which is basically about I’m not going to be the one you call. When you just broke up with your girlfriend, you want to talk to someone, or at home, bored and you call me, because you think I’m always going to be there. I love that song a lot. A lot of guys do that (laughs). There’s another one called, ‘Shut Up, Stop Lying’ and I hope you know what that one is about.”

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- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/08/20/taylor-swift-mine-music-video-preview

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/08/20/keke-palmer-new-music-by-end-of-the-year

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Parties will be held around the world for Barbie’s 50th birthday

For a woman hitting 50 she’s been through a lot.

Many changes of career, including a run for US president, she’s also been the subject of a number of lawsuits.

Despite all that, she’s not got a wrinkle on her forehead or a single grey hair.

The children’s doll Barbie celebrates her half-century on 9 March, 2009.

Parties will be taking place across the world to mark the occasion, and the world’s first store dedicated to the doll has been opened in Shanghai.

A fixture in toy cupboards around the globe, Barbie has become more than just a doll for young girls growing up.

An enduring cultural icon, she has also weathered much criticism and controversy over the years.

Barbie Millicent Roberts was first introduced to the world in 1959 at the New York Toy Fair. She was named after her creator Ruth Handler’s daughter Barbara.

Ruth Handler had seen her child play with baby and toddler dolls, but at the time saw a gap in the American market for a toy which represented a young woman.

The very first Barbie dolls wore a black and white swimsuit, high-heeled sandals, and had the trademark high eyebrows.

Children the world over have enjoyed the doll

Women’s ‘choices’

Although the Barbie of today is more commonly known as a blonde, the first ones were also available as brunettes.

In their debut year, more than 300,000 were sold, at a price of $3 each.

Ruth Handler said of her creation: “Barbie has always represented that a woman has choices…I believe the choices Barbie represents helped the doll catch on initially, not just with daughters, who would one day make up the first major wave of women in management and professionals, but also with mothers.”

From her early swimsuit days Barbie has sported a range of fashions and styles; some which would rival the Oscars red carpet for their inventiveness and designer labels.

She has also pursued more than 100 different careers, including astronaut, gymnast, flight attendant, Unicef ambassador, and Formula One driver.

Barbie even had several runs for president, including, ahead of her times perhaps, as a female African-American candidate in 2004.

As her popularity rose, so did her brand, becoming much more than just a doll.

Barbie soon acquired her own property portfolio, was given her own dream homes, a car, and even a love interest in the form of on-off boyfriend Ken.

Although Barbie has modelled many wedding dresses the “couple” never walked down the aisle together, and in 2004, in an “official” press conference news of their “split” was announced.

Generating billions of dollars for her makers Mattel, Barbie, with her long legs, tiny waist and big bust has also generated much controversy.

One of the biggest criticisms levelled against the doll is that it portrays an unattainable image for young girls.

Dr Arnold Blumberg, the curator of the 50 Years of Barbie exhibition at the Geppi’s Entertainment Museum in Baltimore, said: “There have been a lot of occasions where people have said Barbie represents a very unrealistic and damaging idea of what a modern adult woman looks like…that it affects a girl’s idea of her own body type, of her expectations in her life.

“Although, like anything else, they’re a toy company, they’re selling a fantasy figure, a doll for kids to play with,” he said.

There have been other charges made against the doll, including that she is a bad role model.

A talking version of Barbie once said “math class is hard”, but the slogan was later changed to “Math is hard, but not impossible!” following criticism from teaching groups.

Ken, seen in beach boy and tougher mode, was once Barbie’s boyfriend.

You wouldn’t want a Barbie that didn’t look perfect, that’s what so great about her. - Hunter Kelley, 16

Despite some of the negative headlines Barbie is still a hit with girls across America and the world.

More than one billion dolls have been sold since her inception, and according to the dolls makers, Mattel, 90% of American girls aged between three and 10 own at least one.

Barbie fan Danielle Scott, 16, said: “Playing with the hair, the brushes, switching outfits. It really just made girls be girls.

“All the characteristics of what to look forward to and what girls really could do…” she said.

Danielle disagreed with those who criticised Barbie’s shape and size: “It’s a doll. It is unrealistic, it’s a stereotype, it’s just one kind of girl.

“I guess Barbie could be different shapes and sizes but that’s Barbie.”

Her friend Hunter Kelley, also 16, agrees.

“Some people think it’s stereotypical, but I think it’s alright. You wouldn’t want a Barbie that didn’t look perfect, that’s what so great about her,” she said.

Collector items

The appeal of Barbie has gone beyond just young girls.

Her dolls are now collectors items, a 1959 model was sold for $27,450 at an auction in 2006.

To celebrate her birthday, a Barbie convention with collectors of all ages expected to attend, is being held in Washington DC this summer.

Fifty years on, and the Barbie of today is competing in a crowded toy and video games market. At the end of last year sales fell by more than one-fifth.

Even so, Barbie remains an enduring icon, who, at 50, has kept her youthful physique – even if plastic has had a part to play.

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Taylor Swift sparkles on the red carpet in a custom Alice + Olivia dress at the BMI Pop Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Tuesday (May 18) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 20-year-old country cutie, who finished her look with Jimmy Choo shoes, Neil Lane jewels and a Christian Louboutin clutch, took home the award for Song of the Year for “Love Story”!

Earlier in the week, Tay took home the award for Artist of the Year from the National Association of Recording Merchandisers. Taylor wore a Kelly green Alice + Olivia one shoulder tie dress paired with a Lauren Joy bracelet by Dana Rebecca Designs to the Chicago event!

Source: http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/05/19/taylor-swift-love-story-wins-song-of-the-year

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Nick Jonas Is Young Hollywood Artist Of The Year!

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Nick Jonas Is A Plaid Person!

Nick Jonas waves to the paps outside his home as he heads to his car in Toluca Lake, Calif., on Friday morning (May 14).

The 17-year-old musician was honored at the 2010 Young Hollywood Awards last night as Artist of the Year. Nick tweeted, “Wow. What an honor winning artist of the year. Thanks so much everyone.”

Don’t forget — you can see the Jonas Brothers perform a FREE concert at The Grove tomorrow afternoon in Los Angeles!

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Camp Rock 2 – It’s On Music Video!

It’s here!

Demi Lovato and Matthew MDot Finley go head to head in the brand-new video for “It’s On” from Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam.

Kevin Jonas told MTV recently about the video, “The video is a really cool concept. It takes on the aspect of the music and just the intensity, the high energy of what the song is. … What’s cool is just the passion of all the people who are singing.”

Be sure to catch Demi and the Jonas Brothers on GMA this coming Tuesday, May 18th!

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The Jonas Brothers Call On E! To Step Up!

A warning to Kevin Jonas‘ wife, Danielle, and Joe Jonas‘ girlfriend, Demi Lovato: The Jonas Brothers only have two things on their mind as they plan to head out on tour this summer.

“It’s a great way to enjoy hanging out with friends,” Kevin explained when E! News caught up with the band Thursday after they shot hoops for the Xbox 360 Sweepstakes. “On tour we have a lot of downtime so that’s a really nice way to spend your afternoon.”

What are these guys talking about?

Videogames and softball, of course!

“Danielle’s really good at racing games,” offered Kevin. Joe, however, remains unsure as to Demi’s gaming prowess.

“Not yet,” he said sheepishly when we asked whether Demi’s been on his case about all the Xbox they play (though Nick admitted that youngest JoBro Frankie could kick all their butts).

But so long as Demi brings her glove on tour, she should be fine, because the Jonas Brothers can’t wait to get their softball team, the Road Dogs—comprising whoever’s part of their tour who wants to play—back in action.

And they already have an opponent in mind.

“We just play anybody who challenges us,” Joe told us. “E! can start a team and challenge us.”

“Michael Yo, we’re calling you out!” exclaimed Kevin. Added Nick: “I could think of a couple people at E! that we could call out.”

Unfortunately, Joe said, E! News anchor Ryan Seacrest already informed them that “softball’s not his thing.”

“But I’d like to see him try,” Kevin said.

“It would be fun,” Nick agreed, before correcting himself. “Funny,” he clarified.

Tickets for the Jonas Brothers’ rockin’, softball-throwin’, videogame-playin’ tour go on sale next week.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW!

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- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/05/14/nick-jonas-is-young-hollywood-artist-of-the-year

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/05/14/nick-jonas-is-a-plaid-person

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/05/14/camp-rock-2-its-on-music-video

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It was the 14th of February!!!

Chinese Astrology: Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac!

Each Chinese New Year is linked to one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.

The following slides will help you figure out which is your Chinese zodiac animal and discover what famous people also share your sign.

NOTE: Since the Chinese New Year is determined by the Lunar calendar, the last day of the Chinese New Year is not December 31st and the first day of the year is not January 1st. The New Year usually begins between January 21st and February 20th. If you have a birthday that occurs in January or February, please consult a Chinese zodiac calculator to figure out your sign.

There are endless variations of the folklore story explaining how the order of the animals of the zodiac were chosen. Below is a popular telling of tale:

When it came time for the Jade Emperor in heaven to decide the order of the zodiac, he invited all the animals to participate in a race. The order of the zodiac would be decided by the order in which animals finished the race.

When the competition started, the ox was leading the pack, but the rat jumped on his back. Since the rat was so light and small, the ox did not realize that the rat was hitching a ride. As the ox approached the finish line, the rat leap off his back and was crowned as the first animal to complete the race.

After all the creatures finished the race, the order was finalized: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

According to legend, those born in a particular year of an animal are said to possess particular character traits associated with that animal.

 

The Rat

Years: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Positive Character Traits: Charming and ambitious

Negative Character Traits: Short-tempered and sometimes sneaky

Most Compatible with: Dragon, Monkey, Ox

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Ugly Betty star America Ferrera, dancer Gene Kelly, chefs Mario Batali and Julia Child, actors David Duchovny and Hugh Grant

 

The Ox

Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Positive Character Traits: Dependable, trust-worthy, patient

Negative Character Traits: Stubborn, hot-tempered in an argument

Most Compatible with: Snake, Rooster, Rat

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Actor Adrien Brody, President Gerald Ford, singer Melissa Etheridge, New Orleans Saints football player Reggie Bush, actress Keira Knightley, model Tyra Banks

 

The Tiger

Years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

Positive Character Traits: Caring, thoughtful, courageous

Negative Character Traits: Rebellious against authority, makes hasty decisions

Most Compatible with: Horse, Dragon, Dog

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Actress/director Jodie Foster, actor Tom Cruise, biologist Jonas Salk, singer Alanis Morisette

 

The Rabbit

Years: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Positive Character Traits: Kind, gentle, naturally lucky, even-tempered

Negative Character Traits: Overly sentimental

Most Compatible with: Sheep, Pig, Dog

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Playwritght Arthur Miller, hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, actresses Lisa Kudrow, Drew Barrymore, and Angelina Jolie, soccer star David Beckham

 

The Dragon

Years: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Positive Character Traits: Intelligent, enthusiastic, brave

Negative Character Traits: Easily tricked, likes to gossip

Most Compatible with: Rat, Snake, Monkey, Rooster

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Authors Roald Dahl and Amy Tan, musician Ringo Starr, actor Russell Crowe, actress Reese Witherspoon

 

The Snake

Years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Positive Character Traits: Romantic, wise, strong intuition

Negative Character Traits: Vain, stingy when it comes to money

Most Compatible with: Ox and Rooster

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Musician Dizzy Gillespie, tv and radio personality Dick Clark, author J.K. Rowling, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, actor Charlie Sheen

 

The Horse

Years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

Positive Character Traits: Hardworking, cheerful, popular

Negative Character Traits: Rarely listens to advice, can be a chatterbox

Most Compatible with: Tigers, Dogs, Sheep

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Politician Nelson Mandela, singer Aretha Franklin, Grey’s Anatomy actress Katherine Heigl, actress Halle Berry, actor Kiefer Sutherland, action star Jackie Chan

 

The Goat (Ram or Sheep)

Years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Positive Character Traits: Elegant, artistic, compassionate

Negative Character Traits: First to complain about something, pessimistic

Most Compatible with: Rabbit, Pig, Horse

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Singer Nat King Cole, musician Yo-Yo Ma, actress Nicole Kidman, actor/comedian Will Ferrell, author Toni Morrison

 

The Monkey

Years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

Positive Character Traits: Witty, inventive, good memory

Negative Character Traits: Gets discouraged easily if faced with difficulties, can be distrustful of others

Most Compatible with: Dragon and Rat

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Author John Updike, singer Diana Ross, actresses Naomi Watts and Lucy Liu, actors Will Smith and Ryan Gosling

 

The Rooster

Years: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

Positive Character Traits: Deep thinker, confident, determined

Negative Character Traits: Can be a bit of a loner, can be very outspoken

Most Compatible with: Ox, Snake, Dragon

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, TV personality Larry King, singer Gloria Estefan, actresses Cate Blanchett and Natalie Portman, actor Jack Black

 

The Dog

Years: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

Positive Character Traits: Loyal, honest, can keep a secret

Negative Character Traits: Sharp tongue, hard on others

Most Compatible with: Horse, Tiger, Rabbit

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Singer/actress Judy Garland, fashion designer Giorgio Armani, actresses Michelle Pfeiffer and Kirsten Dunst, actor Matt Damon

 

The Pig (or Boar)

Years: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

Positive Character Traits: Tolerant, determined, kind to loved ones

Negative Character Traits: Can be a bit materialistic, overly trusting

Most Compatible with: Rabbits and Sheep

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Politician Henry Kissinger, country singer Loretta Lynn, House star Hugh Laurie, actor Ewan McGregor, cyclist Lance Armstrong, pop star Carrie Underwood

Source: http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/118-animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac

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