Jacob Reviews….Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Another big release this week was Stronger, the fifth studio album, by the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson.    Clarkson has become Stronger as a singer since 2009’s All I Ever Wanted and this album proves it. As usual I have provided five key tracks that the listener should invest time listening to while working through […]

Jacob Reviews….Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto

One of the most anticipated albums of 2011 dropped on Monday, October 24, 2011.  Coldplay released their fifth studio album: Mylo Xyloto.   While this author was not originally a Coldplay fan, this British alternative rock band has won me over completely with their intriguing and fantastic new album. This blog post will provide you with […]

Jacob Reviews….Moneyball

In the past couple of years, moviegoers have been seeing more movies based out of the world of sports.   There are two different genres of sports films- sports drama (Rudy, Miracle, Invictus and Seabiscuit) and sports comedies (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, The Leatherheads and Bad News Bears).   Moneyball does have small comedic moments but […]

The Top 50 Fictional Villains of All Time, Day 3

Warning: This blog entry is full of spoilers so if you have not seen this character in action…. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Our countdown of the greatest fictional villains of all time continues.  So far we have encountered laughable villains and minor to major threats.  As the countdown moves forward, the villains will become darker, […]

Jacob Reviews…..Rock of Ages-The Musical

During my latest trip to New York City, I decided to see Rock of Ages.  It was one of the best decisions that I made that weekend.  This rock-jukebox musical focused on a love story that was intertwined the best hair metal songs of the 1980s.  When the show  premiered on Broadway in 2009, American […]

Top 50 Fictional Villains of All Time Countdown, Day Two

Warning: This blog entry is full of spoilers so if you have not seen this character in action…. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Halloween is in three weeks!  Did you pick out your Halloween costume yet? Tired of dressing up as Edward Cullen, a mediocre witch or even an abysmal pirate? Try dressing up as one […]

Top 50 Greatest Villians of All Time: Day One

Warning: This blog is full of spoilers so if you have not seen this character in action…YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Its October that means it is time for Halloween and during this time-the fictional monsters, villains and evil doers want to be recognized by pop culture fanatics like me. While there are numerous antagonists running […]

My Apple Story So Far….A Tribute to Steve Jobs

This past week, we lost a true innovator in technology….Apple Co-Founder and CEO Steve Jobs.   Jobs co-created a company that changed the world we live in today and it will be his legacy with Apple Computers that he will be remembered the most about him. I remember back at Indian Valley Elementary School where I […]

Jacob Reviews….Little Miss Havana by Gloria Estefan

For the first time in eight years, Gloria Estefan, the reigning Queen of Latin Pop, has released an English-market studio album.   Little Miss Havana has more dance music than her previous English-market album, 2003’s Unwrapped.   Before listening to this album, I had a few questions: “Will this dance album be better than Estefan’s 1998 Gloria?” […]

The 10 Collaborations You Should Have on your MP3 Player

Earlier this month, music super group Superheavy released their debut album.  Superheavy features five different musicians from diverse music field.  This all-star line-up includes Sir Mick Jagger, Slumdog Millionaire composer A.R. Rahman, Reggae artist Damian Marley, Eurythmics co-founder David A. Stewart and British soul singer Joss Stone.   While listening to their debut album, it reminded […]

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