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Unfortunately for the Greek American performer Kalomira, Russia upped the anti (how do u spell that anyways) and won the annual rock & pop European competition known as Eurovision. Ironically even though they are not a European country. Their performer was a singer named Dima Bilan who sang an R&B song named Believe. He brought out the works and his performance included a live violinist and an Olympic ice skater. Well in Russia it does seem to be go big or go home and Dima apparently did not want to go home...empty handed anyways. This is the first time Russia has won the song contest which was hosted by Serbia this year and included twenty countries in competition. Bilan had 272 points, followed by Ukraine's song with 230 points, and the Greek contestant with 218. So if you're into international music, check it out, it can't be that bad if it won best song in Europe (and half of Asia for that matter).
Here is a youtube clip live of the performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDJxR0fsbN8&feature=related
Benicio Del Toro won the Cannes' Best Actor award for his portrayal of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara. The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh and runs over four hours! Del Toro dedicated the award to Guevara for his bravery and legend left worldwide as an underground guerrilla hero. The movie has been hit by the critics as well though saying that it is too long for commercial release as well saying the Spanish subtitled documentary style filming would not help it in the long run either. Well it does sound quite interesting so I'm hoping it has some circulation!
So even though I probably won't get to go, if your in the San Francisco area this September check out the Treasure Island Music Festival. It is September 2oth & 21st with a pretty awesome line up on both days. Bands include Hot Chip, TV on the Radio, The Raconteurs, Vampire Weekend, Tokyo Police Club, and many many more. This is the second time arou
nd for the festival and tickets go on sale this Friday, May 30th at 10AM. For more information and a complete lineup list checkout:http://treasureislandfestival.com/
So although I enjoy leisure reading all year long, summer is especially known to be the season to grab a book and relax. In honor of the kickoff of summer tomorrow (Memorial Day) here are two books I think are worth perusing over this summer.- Chasing Harry Winston....its by the same author of The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger. Its about three best friends who drastically change their lives in a short period of time. A very light and fun read. If you enjoy this also checkout the Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof trilogy to be entertained through the warm days to come.
- The Art of Racing in the Rain...by Garth Stein. A story told from a family
dog's philosophical point of view. Sounds like a heartfelt novel from an unlikely viewpoint.
If these books don't quite cut it for you, I also recommend picking up any book that was recently made into a movie because the books are usually better and of course always...Enjoy! And feel free to give your pick for summer reading picks as well!
Everyone should definitely go see Prince Caspian this weekend...but also if you if are in LA or NY then go check out War, Inc. It is directed by Joshua Seftel and stars John Cusack, Marisa Tomei, and Hilary Duff, who has a very scandalous
dance scene at one point! Cusack plays a hitman who is sent to Turaqistan? to kill of some one interefering with United States trade in the area but has trouble in the mean time because he has to pretend he is there planning the wedding of a popstar (Duff) and dealing with a journalist who is in love with him (Tomei). Cusack helped write the screenplay but unfortunately it isn't getting the best reviews so if it makes it out nationally only time will tell.
There is a Hugh Hefner Biopic in the talks right now with the title Playboy and Robert Downey Jr. is said to be playing the ladies man himself. This isn't definite but it sounds exciting after his wonderful performance in Iron Man.
Itunes began selling HBO shows this week. You can now buy the shows for $1.99 or $2.99 depending on the show. Cool beansss!
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