By Akshay Bhansali and Kunal Merchant
My, how the Big Apple savors a visit from jolly Saint Nick. No, we're not referring to the affable silver-haired bestower of gifts that visits at Christmas each year (although there was a different silver-haired guest present), rather a crowd pleaser of another kind.
In fact, as has now become customary, [...]
Mittwoch, 1. Juni 2011
'Art Of Getting By' Exclusive Clip: Schooling Emma Roberts On Cutting Class
First thing's first: a disclaimer. We do not in any way endorse skipping school. That said, if you did decide to play hookie for a day, you could do worse than to follow Freddie Highmore's four easy steps.
Highmore stars in "The Art of Getting By" as something of a new age Ferris Bueller, a slacker [...]
Highmore stars in "The Art of Getting By" as something of a new age Ferris Bueller, a slacker [...]
Beyonce Premieres 'Best Thing I Never Had'
Breakup tune, penned by Babyface, serves as second single off singer's new album, 4.
By James Dinh
Beyoncé
Photo: Getty
With "Me, Myself and I," "Irreplaceable" and even "If I Were a Boy," Beyoncé has proven that she excels at delivering top-notch Pop&B, need-you-no-more-type jams. Her Babyface-penned new single, "Best Thing I Never Had," which was released on Wednesday (June 1) morning, is just the latest entry in that category.
Following the eccentric dance sounds of her lead single "Run the World (Girls)," Bey takes things down a notch on this midtempo cut off her new album, 4. Reminiscent of her 2006 hit "Irreplaceable," the song has the pop star taking aim at a former lover, admitting that she no longer desires him after discovering his deceitful ways.
"I wanted you bad/ I'm so through with it/ Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had/ You turned out to be the best thing I never had/ And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had/ I bet it sucks to be you right now," she confidently sings on the chorus.
With its radio-friendly appeal and catchy chorus, "Best Thing I Never Had" sounds not unlike a song you'd hear during a Broadway musical. That may be because, asBeyoncé has revealed, she collaborated with the band from "Fela!" for "a couple of days" to gain inspiration from the play's subject, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.
On the single artwork for "Best Thing I Never Had," a platinum-blonde Beyoncé strikes a pose in a small bathroom. Sporting a tight-fitting dress, the pop star holds red lipstick up to a mirror after writing "King B" on it.
In addition to Babyface, it seems that the pop superstar has also collaborated recently with OneRepublic. "Just finished mix on Beyoncé song — last one to make her album, once again she blew me away vocally, this is sumthin different — hope ya like!" the band tweeted on Tuesday.
What do you think of "Best Thing I Never Had"? Share your reviews below!
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After winning an Oscar and Golden Globe for their first foray into film scoring — David Fincher's "The Social Network" — it's safe to say that Trent Reznor and his digital partner, Atticus Ross, have found a new calling. It's a no-brainer that Fincher called upon their services once again to score his [...]
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The Dallas Mavericks seem to be getting more love in our feed than the Miami Heat as the NBA switches gears from the playoffs into the finals. Bulls fans may hold a grudge against LeBron James, but Dallas is the only team left in his path this year.
The comics twittersphere had loads of other matters [...]
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Donald Sutherland Will Rule As President Snow In 'Hunger Games'
For those of us who follow "Hunger Games" casting news as closely as the Capitol watches its citizens, today is bittersweet: The final main character in the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' dystopian masterpiece has been cast.
Lionsgate announced today via its official Twitter feed that Hollywood veteran Donald Sutherland will play capricious Capitol-head President [...]
Lionsgate announced today via its official Twitter feed that Hollywood veteran Donald Sutherland will play capricious Capitol-head President [...]
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