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Posts tagged "A Finer Year 2009"

A Finer Year: Beyonce videos

As much as they get played out, you can’t help but love B’s videos. They’re sexy. They’re entertaining. Best of all, they border that line of trashy and sexy with ease. In 2008, I think Kanye was right about “Single Ladies” was one of the best videos of the year (sorry Taylor Swift). But for...

A Finer Year: The aquatic life with Alexander McQueen

By far, Alexander McQueen showcased the best collection of any fashion week this year. His Atlantis-themed show full of sting-rays, eel skin gowns and ankle breaking alien-like stripper heels not only upped his game as a fashion designer, but his influence spread unto Lady Gaga who dons his garb in her “Bad Romance” video. McQueen...

A Finer Year: Zoe Saldana

From the moment I saw her in Center Stage, there was something about Zoe Saldana that pulled me into her orbit. She was sassy. She was authoritative. And most of all she was hot. From Zoe’s interview in the December 2009 issue of Details Further down the road, I saw her in Drumline, The Terminal,...

A Finer Year: Favorite reality shows gone bad

At one time or another, I made sure that my schedule was cleared for shows like Project Runway and America’s Best Dance Crew (the later season where We Are Heroes won, not the one with Quest Crew). Watching these shows in 2009 was painful and annoying. They were the epitome of un-entertainment. Yawn. Project Runway...