Lady Gaga: Fad? or Musical Genius?

Everyone knows Lady Gaga. She is known for her daring wardrobe, outrageous dance moves and music videos, and weird antics. However, a lot of people are speculating whether or not she is actually musically talented, or if Lady Gaga is just a musical fad. Do people like her because she has a great voice and has invented a new genre? Or do people like her because she is trying to shock the world with her outfit choices?

Personally, I adore the woman. People who have just gotten into her music, do not know about her amazing voice, and breathtaking piano skills. The world today is focusing mostly on her outrageous clothing and costume choices, and less on her actual skills. Although she is definitely trying to shock the world with her clothes, she also seems to be just trying to get people's attention to actually listen to her singing voice. Here is a video of Lady Gaga performing her song "Speechless" on the Ellen Degeneres show. This song really shows off her singing and piano skills. (Click on "Here).

Although I really am one to commend her for her beautiful voice, I also really am enjoying her wardrobe. I love to watch award shows and look in the magazines to see what crazy outfit she has come up with next. Most people think that her clothing may be offensive and too weird for the general public, but I think that she is being brave and making a statement. She is not trying to be a role model for anyone, and she is just experimenting in the public eye. Here are some of my favorite clothing choices by Lady Gaga.

The 2010 Academy Awards Fashion

The Academy Awards happened this past sunday, and there were a lot of interesting choices of winners this year. To see the complete list, click here.

The most important part about the Academy Awards, obviously, is the fashion! Celebrities go all out for the Academy Awards, and like to try new things. This award show is all about glam and a "wow" factor. The men try to look dashing and handsome, and the women try to come off as beautiful and goddess-like. Some of these actors and actresses achieved this goal, while others, not so much. Below, I have posted pictures of my personal best dressed and worst dressed of the 2010 Academy Awards.

My best dressed choices:

My worst dressed choices:

There weren't many dresses at the Academy Awards that I didn't like this year. Even these 3 dresses aren't that bad. I just wish that Kristen Stewart wore some jewlery, that Jennifer Lopez didn't have a tail, and that Charlize Theron didn't have cinnamon buns for breasts. All in all, this was one of the best dressed Academy Awards to date.

Thinking About Going to the Movies?

There are a lot of great new movies out lately, and although I have not gone to see every one, I have read many reviews about them. I love going to the movies, and I am very open to many different genre's. I wouldn't judge a movie just by the reviews, but I would definitely take the reviews into consideration before I saw it.

Daybreakers

Directed by Michael and Peter Spierig

Starring Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe

I went to see this movie right when it came out a few months ago. It is definitely for a person who is into horror, and vampires. It definitely is following the new vampire "craze", but in a completely different way. It is set in the year 2017, and the undead are in a far bigger number than the alive. Everyone in the world has become a vampire, and the last few humans are struggling to survive as the vampires are running out of food. This is a movie for people who do not mind a few scares, and a lot of gore.

Dear John

Directed by Lasse Hallstrom

Starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried

This is a movie for the true romantic. It is a love story to the fullest extent. If you choose to go see this movie, don't be surprised to shed more than a few tears. It is the story of a young soldier who falls for a girl in a short amount a time. It is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. I liked this movie, however, as I mostly say with Nicholas Sparks novels turned into movies, that the book was better. The ending in the movie was changed from the ending in the book, so it doesn't feel as authentic. I would not see this movie again, or even reccomend it, however, I do believe that this is a cute movie about a young couple that is relatable to young adults.

Up In The Air

Directed by Jason Reitman

Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick

"Up In The Air" was one of the most talked about movies of 2009. It was nominated for many awards and was praised highly among the critics. It is based on a comic novel by Walter Kim. The story is about a man who travels a lot for work, and he is about to accumulate 5 million frequent flyer miles. Suddenly, his company decides to cut back on travel, and he won't reach his goal. This movie is about relationships, technology, and satire. I reccomend this movie to people who enjoy good dialogue and witty humor. Jason Reitman, who also directed "Juno" is known for that.

Shutter Island

Directed by Martin Scorsese

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, and Michelle Williams

This is a movie that I have been waiting to come out for a long time now. It was originally supposed to come out last October, but the date got pushed back with the opening of "New Moon" around the same date in 2009. This was a smart choice because as of now it has made over 75 million dollars at the box office, and has only been out for a week. "Shutter Island" is about two U.S. Marshals who have come to a remote island which has a facility on it for the criminally insane. A murderer has gone missing, and no one knows how or where she went. "Shutter Island" is aesthetically pleasing, as well as entertaining, and thrilling. The camera work is beautiful and you will leave the theatre in awe.

Valentines Day

Directed by Gary Marshall

Starring Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, George Lopez, Jessica Alba, Jamie Foxx, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Garner, and Emma Roberts.

As you can see, this movie was highly talked about because of its star studded cast. It is a romantic comedy that has many different stories all entangled into one plot, like "Love Actually". This movie has gotten horrible reviews, saying that it is cliche, boring, silly, and cheesy. I have yet to see this movie, but after seeing some clips and the trailer, I think it looks cute. It is definitely for people who are into cheesy rom-coms, and who enjoy a good love story. I am looking forward to seeing this movie, even if it just to see some great actors who I respect.