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I'm a sucker for listening to all my new favorite songs on YouTube, so when I saw this neat tip on Lifehacker, I wanted to share it with all of you! To get started you'll need Firefox and this Greasemonkey extension. The Googlesystem Blog explains that this Greasemonkey script creates a section titled "lyrics" below the video's description, and will display them when expanded (you'll notice Read more
You know you've done it. You're listening to a song, you have no idea what's being sung, but later as you sing it to yourself you realize you've supplied some creative lyrics. Classic example? "Blinded By the Light," which, if you believed everyone who sang it, includes the line "Wrapped up like a douche." Here's a heavy metal example. I've never heard of Children of Bodom, but a couple fans Read more
Katy Perry's outfit left very little to the imagination as she hit the stage at the Grammys this evening. She performed a mash up up "ET" and her next single, "Part of Me," wearing a latex superhero-esque costume that clung to all her curves. The latter track is being included on the extended re-release of her album Teenage Dream, which means it's not a totally new song, but she did change the Read more
Tonight at the Grammys, sultry crooners and country singers will represent alongside rap, pop, and rock stars. Whatever the genre, the popular songs of these artists often share one theme: love. Get ready for the show by seeing if you can match the love lyric to the nominee. Question 1 of 9"You taste like whiskey when you kiss me/ Oh I'd give anything again to be your baby doll" Katy Perry Read more
This Sunday is the Grammy Awards, and while some may think music is just entertainment, it may say more about who you are than you think. One glimpse at the top-25 tracks in your iTunes can tell a lot about you. Introversion and extroversion are perhaps the two characteristics that most affect what music people tune into. Though both temperaments will roll — or rock — with their moods and Read more
Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II and more actresses who've portrayed famous women Stars like Laura Dern and Ben Harper get cozy at Golden Globe afterparties We celebrate Michelle Obama's birthday with the first lady's best moments The Golden Globes featured a lot of international eye candy For her 90th birthday, we look back at Betty White's funniest and sexiest quotes Ahead of the Super Read more
Supersweet Valentine's Day treats for kids — and mama, too! Gwyneth Paltrow takes off with Chris, Apple, and Moses 5 super-indulgent Paula Deen dishes Benefit debuts its first liquid foundation Love lessons learned from lyrics of '90s music 15 of our favorite style setters — and why we love them See a home built with organization in mind Get a peek at all the upcoming 30 Rock guest Read more
Jay-Z wrote a song to honor his newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter! In record time, Jay got together the lyrics and music for "Glory," which even features some audio from the little one. In the track, Jay refers to Blue as "God's gift" and "the most beautifulest thing in the world." The new dad rapped, "Words can't describe what I'm feeling, for real." He goes on to say "my greatest creation was Read more
Big news for Brit! Britney Spears and Jason Trawick are engaged! While Britney has been lucky in love, what lessons have her lyrics taught us about love and relationships? Some good and some bad. I took a look at Brit's hits and distilled the not-so-deep yet still entertaining advice contained within. Here's a look at the best and the worst advice courtesy of newly engaged Miss Britney Jean Read more
Yes, she sings a lot about fairytale romances and teenage heartbreaks, but Taylor Swift also hits some important life lessons about growing up, becoming independent, fighting for what you love, and fulfilling your dreams. This successful country singer has some important Savvy lessons to tell through her music, so next time you are playing her tunes, listen up! Source: Getty Read more
