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7 Dec 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Rebecca & Cher
Well crikey moses, X Factor is starting to *really* hot up. With only four places in the final next week, Saturday's episode was always going to be tense: who would make the cut? Would we finally see the end of 'real woman' Tesco Mary? Would Bieber-lites One Direction manage to worm their way into the top spot, having only sung one harmony during the entire course of the series? Would Cher break my heart and do some more bad rapping?
If you watched on Saturday, you'll know the answer to the above questions was a resounding yes. In addition, we witnessed girl-crush Rebecca sing a beautiful (if a little dull) version of Amazing Grace, heard Matt's voice crack for the first time, and saw Cher doing what she does best: sporting massive hair and doing some bad raps. The winning moments were, however, Rebecca's super classy version of Show Me Love and Cher's teary, wavering bid to stay in the competition.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ34OAUZj7E] (more...)
30 Nov 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Rebecca
Oh the raps, the raps, when will they stop? It wouldn't be so bad if they were out and out funny, or alternatively if Cher could actually rap well, but the combination of ZERO skills and a 'I take myself way too seriously approach' is really starting to wear thin.
Rebecca on the other hand, was a picture of class and poise. Lovely jubb.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nut5nQ-EMIE]
Annette Barlow
8 Nov 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Rebecca
Well well well, what an epic snooze-fest this week's X Factor proved to be. Cher reverted back to her bad-rapping, lip-curling derivative self, Mary curled up and died under the pressure of yet another dull ballad, Treyc shouted her way through another catastrophy and Katie did the one thing I thought was impossible: being so annoying that my desire to lamp her actually increased. Had thought I was maxed out on Waissel-related venom, but it seems butchering a No Doubt song was all that was needed to tip me over the edge (that, and the moment she actually said, out loud, in public, on the telly, that she 'vibed off the audience'. GAK).
Even my beloved Rebecca let me down - could they have chosen a more zzzz-worthy number for her to perform? Methinks she needs to get a little bit fierce. Do you remember the moment when Alexandra Burke stopped being a a nice girl with a great voice, and started being a VIXEN? Some of that please....
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOME7clBp-8]
Annette Barlow
1 Nov 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Cher
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xqIdFU0TRg]
This week, for your pleasure, is lovely little Cher. But hold the phones - THERE ARE NO RAPS! Not sure how I feel about that. Annette Barlow
26 Oct 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Rebecca
Why Don't You Do It Right
Oh she's so lovely with her marcel waves and her red frock and her voice like honey. More of this please. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4fwkiFakTI] Annette Barlow18 Oct 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Cher
I know. I know it's wrong. I'm supposed to pick the person who was actually good but... I love this. This has entertained me no end. Oh, and does anyone else think Tracey justs SHOUTS her way through all her songs? Constant belting does not a good vocal make.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi5eiLzeKGI]
Annette Barlow
12 Oct 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Rebecca
Totally digging her 90's get-up.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ct5tM1FSaQ]
Annette Barlow
1 Oct 2010
Read All About It | Ladyfest Ten Tickets!!
LADYFEST TEN: CELEBRATING A DECADE OF DIY FEMINIST ARTS AND ACTIVISM
12, 13 & 14 Nov 2010
Holler!! It's the moment we've all been waiting for! Ladyfest Ten tickets are on sale! In addition to all the incredible theatre, comedy, lit, craft and art activities, we've also got the *raddest* music line up EVER! the girls are will be featuring all the featured artists over the coming weeks to whet your Ladyfest appetites so make sure you pop back! You'll need to get in early with your tickets as this is going to GRANDE. We gots MEN playing for christs sake. JD SAMSON. *swoon* For full details on the programme, visit the website and to grab yourselves a ticket, click here. (more...)
27 Sep 2010
X Factor Pick of the Week | Gamu
Cutest. Human. Ever.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpfNHSex5RE]
Annette Barlow
21 Sep 2010
X Factor Pick Of The Week | Rebecca
After the shit heap that was the last episode, I was feeling uneasy about this weekend's offerings. Despite being a double bill and the last of the live auditions, I feared the much-televised promo featuring "don't be tight" Chloe Mafia would be an indicator of the 'talent' to come. But lo, we viewers happened to be witness to a young lady named Rebecca who might just be a little bit special. Totally lacking in confidence, bedecked in 60's inspired classic chic, she oozes potential and has a divine voice. Love.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzNlbKWZQJY]
Annette Barlow
