X&Y...where is the Z?

Is Australia the first country to have Big Brother housemates evicted for alleged sexual assault? It isn’t really the exciting type of “world first” that the network would be after is it? Having not seen the incident, I can’t really fairly comment on the issue. But, if the reports of what happened are true (and there is no way of being sure), it does appear to be a prank that went too far. This is not excusing what they did. If two of my male friends did that to me, I would be pretty upset about it. However, I don’t think they meant any harm, by it. This certainly does not excuse their actions though, and evicting them was the only decent option available. Certainly been an interesting series of BB, and with all the controversy surrounding it in recent years, you wouldn’t be a fool to put your money on it being the last.

What is with Nelly Furtado’s new single 'Promiscuous'? She has done a Jewel; gone from an amazingly talented singer, who performs songs of substance with grace, and a subtle sexiness; to gyrating tramp, singing disposable songs. Don’t get me wrong, the song is not bad. It is just that there is so much in the market already that is similar, the Nelly Furtado that produced such glorious songs as 'Like a Bird' and 'Try' surely doesn’t need to delve into this genre. Leave this sort of song to The Pussycat Dolls or Rhianna…bring back the Nelly Furtado of old. I preferred her kooky hip hop; reggae-type tunes and soaring ballads far more than this average couple of minutes, which seems somehow below her.

I went to see Kisschasy on Saturday night. Gee they pulled a crowd, The Corner Hotel was rocking! I don’t really understand why these boys are not bigger than what they are. All you can really put it down to, is that there was a lot of similar music released around the same time as their debut ‘United Paper People' (E.G. End of Fashion, Faker, etc.) They put on an energy-fuled performance and genuinely appeared to be enjoying themselves, despite having played a gig the previous two nights before, and another under 18’s show earlier the same day). Their follow-up album will be very interesting, they are only young, and I think we are yet to see the best that they have to offer.

Last night I went to see Coldplay. I have now seen this band three times, and they were three very different shows. The first was at Festival Hall when ‘Parachutes’ had just been released, and was one of my favourite gigs of all time. The second was the ‘Rush of Blood’ tour. Last night’s ‘X&Y’ show was impressive, however the set list left a little bit to be desired. I did not enjoy the bands cover of 'Can’t Get You Out of My Head’, although I thought the shout out to Kylie was sweet. Highlights for me where ‘In My Place’ and ‘Fix You’, both of which appeared in the encore. It is a shame the band decided not to play ‘Shiver’, but at least we did get to hear ‘Trouble’ live. ‘Yellow’ was played third song in, a good move to get the crowd really pumping. The songs from ‘X&Y’ are fantastic live…but perhaps just a little bit too long. Perhaps the fact that ‘X&Y’ is my least favourite Coldplay album influences my enjoyment of the show. Don’t get me wrong, they were amazing, and did all the right things. The current tracks just don’t get me like the older ones do.

The next album may see a new Coldplay, as it has been hinted by the band that they plan to take their music in a different direction next time around. Why not? They have conquered the world now; you can do whatever you want when you are that big. They seem poised to go down as one of the greatest bands of our time, and it seems to be about time for them to take a risk or two.

Peace out,

Pop Princess xoxox