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Happy Hump Day: Chris Hemsworth

You may not know Chris Hemsworth’s name right now, but chances are you definitely will come next summer when Thor is released in theaters. Hemsworth will play the lead character, a powerful but arrogant warrior that is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth. He will be joined by Hollywood heavy-hitters Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins, which definitely has everyone listing it as one of the most anticipated movies of 2011. But, if you are good with faces, you may remember his small role in the beginning of Star Trek as Captain Kirk’s late father. He’s definitely come a long way from those Australian soaps and America is not complaining 😉

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Squeeworthy: SP’s Tom Tom

Photo Credit: Ian Witlen

All of you know I’m a very dedicated Smashing Pumpkins fan and have been since I was 14 years old. That said, I think this new lineup is absolutely wonderful. A lot of people had several comments when it came to the new members, mainly that this no longer made them the Pumpkins. Lies. If you see this band live, I promise you will think differently. They are a powerhouse. There is just something special when these 4 people come together – it is genuine, raw and emotional. Something that harkens back to a Pumpkins I haven’t seen or heard in quite a long time. And I think this new blood has really influenced Corgan’s songwriting (or maybe it’s his new love, Jessica Origliasso, of The Veronicas?) because every track off of Teargarden by Kaleidyscope has been off the charts amazing. It seems like each single is better than the last and their newest off of Volume II: The Solstice Bare, Tom Tom, is no exception.

But I’ll leave it up to all of you. Listen below to the full track (thanks Kerry!) and let me know what you think! I’m personally in love with the lyrics: You & I are bright//I don’t need anyone but you//our lives to me are art.

Oh, Billy Corgan, you will always own my heart.

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Don’t forget to pick up your copy of The Solstice Bare here before they run out!

Weekend Highlights

Saturday was a highly anticipated day in the world of Melificent. I was finally going to see The Deathly Hallows with some of my closest friends at Cinebistro, a 21+ theater that serves you dinner and drinks as you enjoy the movie. Without giving away any spoilers (I know a lot of people have yet to see the film), the movie was nothing short of incredible. It stayed true to the book and really did a great job evoking all the intense feelings that are swimming all throughout the series closer. I’ve always complained that watching the movies does not compare to reading the books, but while watching Part 1, all the same emotions I felt while reading the book came right back up to the surface. In other words, I was a big heaping pile of loser. I don’t even know how I’m going to handle the second chapter, perhaps with an industrial size tissue box.

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Lovable Friday!

1. Ban.do Sequin Shoe Clips

Could these get any cuter? Ban.do never fails to produce the most fun accessories on the planet. These sequin heart shoe clips instantly make a boring pair of shoes turn into a party on your feet! I love all things glittery and sparkly so these immediately called to me. They have most definitely been added to my Christmas wish list (listening husband?) and should be added to yours too! FYI, there are plenty of other shoe clip styles to choose from on the site if these are not for you (but seriously, how could they not?).

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Happy Belated Hump Day: Hogwarts Edition

I know. It’s not hump day. Yesterday was hump day. But cut me some slack, I couldn’t dare post about some hot piece on the day of my wedding anniversary. It would just be wrong. Anyways, I’m a strong supporter of better late than never, and these guys were worth the wait. Literally. We’ve watched the Potter kids grow up as they’ve played the roles of some of our most beloved literary characters: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. And now, in only a matter of hours, theaters will be throwing open their doors to welcome the throngs of dedicated fans that have been waiting anxiously to lay eyes on the first half of the last chapter of the series. My one tip for tonight’s viewers? Bring Kleenex. Lots of it. Accio picspam!

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