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Bjork+Burt Bacharach+Beatles?: More Like Bubblegum Babe: Is This Aussie, Lenka, MET Material?

She looks innocent enough. Maybe like the sweeter version of Rose McGowan. Hailing from Australia, this 30-year-old singer-songwriter has been called the boho Snow White. Listen to her music and you'll be mesmerized by her charming smile. But then again..she might bug the shit out of you.



The Show - Lenka

What do you think? This ones a hard one… Continue

Added by alice on October 29, 2008 at 7:30am — 5 Comments

'Cause I Want To Go Out and Buy a Ton of Records Now: Sleeveface: Be the Vinyl Book Oct 30th



Sleeveface: Be the Vinyl, the book is out on October 30th. Started one night in 2007 by the drunk owner of a small U.K. label, My Kung Fu Records, (no joke that's the real name), Carl Morris soon got all of his friends records' at parties and got them to…

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Added by alice on October 29, 2008 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

FHM's 100 Sexiest Women of 2008

Before she shot to fame as the better half of England striker Peter Crouch, the Liverpudlian queen of WAGs caught our eye as a lingerie model and star of Britain’s Next Top Model.

Added by Kara on October 29, 2008 at 12:30am — 5 Comments

Kill Them with Cuteness



FOR

REAL



"Hello Kitty" HK-AK-47, from the Glambo Signature Series. $1072.95.

* Hand-crocheted shoulder-stock muffler

* Anodized titanium plating

* Fires standard 7.62mm 125 or 150 grain ammunition with a muzzle velocity of approximately 710 meters per second

* Maximum effective range of approximately 300 meters

* "A perfect gift for the young lady of the… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on October 28, 2008 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments

'Cause You Can't Get More Authentic Than This: Charles the Volunteer is Chosen to Meet Barack Obama

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 8:15pm — 2 Comments

Three Presidential Debates Get Synched Up!



Did watching the 2nd and 3rd debates give you a feeling of déjà vu? This montage of synced-up footage from all three presidential debates confirms our deep-seated belief that every debate was exactly the…

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

3 Sizzling HOT Korean Ladies That You've Never Seen

Alright boys, I think I'm starting to understand what you like to see...hot ladies. Am I going to sink to the lowest common denominator to get you to love theMET? Nah..I got too much pride for that. But, I will entertain you every so often and present you with some hottest asian ladies that you've never heard of. So start your engines...



#1 Lim Ji Hye:… Continue

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 4:30pm — 11 Comments

Sneak Peek Pics and Video of Rihanna and T.I.'s 'Live Your Life' Music Video, Debuting Tonight on BET!

Rihanna, you can do no wrong. I can't wait for the 'Live Your Life' video debuting tonight on BET’s Access Granted @ 7:30pm ET/PT. I'll be sure to put it up just as soon as I can. Until then...these pictures..…

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Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Happy Doggy Halloween Day!! Tompkins Square Pet Parade: New York

Love how these dogs get in the Halloween spirit! Here are some pics from the Tompkins Square Pet Parade in New York which took place on Saturday, October 25, 2008. I especially like Dogbama and the DogIphone!…

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Added by Eugene on October 28, 2008 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

You Know You All Can't Help But Laugh: McCain/Palin T-Shirt

Geezer/Dingbat 2008 T-Shirt $22.99 Cafe Press

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 10:55am — 5 Comments

82 Year Old Cloris Leachman (almost) Dies After Dancing Salsa on "Dancing with the Stars"

Added by Eugene on October 28, 2008 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

What happens when you have cool dj and producer friends? You collaborate! Good Charlotte remixes coming Nov 25th!

I'm not a Good Charlotte fan but I'm digging their remixes! Check them out now on their MySpace page.



Jay-Z remixes "Fight Song," while Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump tries his hand at reinterpreting "Little Things." The album also features Metro Station's cover of "I Don't… Continue

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

A Green Retreat that's Beachy Chic?: Venice Beach Eco Cottages

Have friends coming into town and don't want to put them up at a trendy boutique hotel? Send them over to the chic Venice Beach's Eco Cottages. The 3 solar-powered bungalows are a five minute walk from the beach and boutiques of Abbot Kinney. Each has their own unique personality: there's the sleek candied baroque Le Bébé Cottage in Parisian blue, chrome,… Continue

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

The Ultimate Party Yacht - WallyIsland: Monaco

Got a few hundred million to spare? This luxury toy is supremely awesome. Monaco-based Wally Yachts, has created WallyIsland, a massive 325-foot yacht with a giant main platform which can be home to a garden oasis, a large lounge, a heliport, a tennis court or anything else your imagination desires. It has six large cabins that can also be turned into 12 smaller… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 28, 2008 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

Temple in a Bottle

The Wat Pa Maha Chedio Kaew temple, in Thailand’s Sisaket province (roughly 370 miles northeast of Bangkok), is made of about 1.5 million recycled glass bottles. True to its nickname, “Wat Lan Kuad” or “Temple of Million Bottles” features glass bottles throughout – even the toilets. Bottle caps are also integrated as decorative mosaic murals.



The bottle-collection-turned-building started in 1984, when the monks used them to decorate their… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on October 28, 2008 at 9:27am — 1 Comment

Can you name this guy? Do you know how much advertisers are willing to pay him to be on his site?

His name is Perez HIlton. Don't let his wacky hair color and his penchant for trashing or glorifying celebs fool you. This guy is the self-proclaimed “Queen of All Media" and a pop culture phenom with his wildly popular Hollywood gossip blog. Receiving about 7 million page views a day, PerezHilton.com can command $54,000 a day for an… Continue

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Mark Your Calendars! 11/11/08 Go To Coffee Bean's Holiday Open House for a Free Holiday Drink!

We're never ones to pass up a free drink! On Tuesday, November 11th from 5p-8p, Coffee Bean is going to give away a free 12 oz holiday drink! You'll get to try out their Peppermint Latte & Iced Blended or Winter Dream Tea Latte!



*Offer valid only at participating… Continue

Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

A Little Bit Odd - Black and White Photos by Denis Olivier: Bordeaux, France

Ever feel like you got your head in the clouds? There's something off about these photos by French photographer Denis Olivier, and that's exactly why I like them.



Here's an excerpt from his bio: "At the age of 17 I began to take some photographs. I started studying biochemistry, but after 3 years I changed to Poitiers school of fine-arts, and took an… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 28, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

I Love This!: Halloween Avatars of Your Favorite Spooky Characters

Download some cool Halloween avatars courtesy of deleket on deviantart! Or just enjoy this poster. Can you name these spooky characters?



Here are some of my favorites: Casper..Chucky..Dracula....Frankenstein...…

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Added by alice on October 28, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Brand Spankin New Music Video: Did Christina Aguilera Say Super Bitch?: "Keeps Gettin' Better"



Kinda boring video but the song is really growing on…

Added by alice on October 27, 2008 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

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