It's Official - Will and Kate are Married!

Location: The Royal Wedding

The world celebrated the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today and it will definitely be remembered as one of the most watched weddings in history. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (formerly William and Kate) had 1,900 guests including huge Brit celebrities Elton John, his husband David Furnish and the sexiest of them all, David and Victoria Beckham. The Duke and Duchess might be two of the most opulent people in the world but they were still down to earth enough to invite Kate's butcher, postman and local Bucklebury shopkeepers, Chan and Hash Shingadiam. The event was as ostentatious as it was touching and I'm not afraid to admit that when I first saw the Duchess looking gorgeous in her perfectly tailored wedding dress I got goosebumps! The Duchess was absolutely stunning and the love between her and the Duke was as clear and bright as the Queen's trade mark yellow suit. The Duke looked great too in his military garb and I'm actually happy he got to wear a hat. It's too bad that Beyonce and Jay-Z may not get to perform at the reception because that would have been the icing on the wedding cake. See more pics of the Royal Wedding and inside Buckingham Palace at the official Royal Wedding site.

Link: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kate-invites-butcher-postman-shopkeeper-fo/755504/

Photo Credit: http://www.celebuzz.com/photos/the-royal-wedding-a-day-in-photos/royal-wedding-a-day-in-photos-9/

And Now For Satire - News Reporter Looks Just Like Rape Suspect

Location: WTF

As a black person, I know that not all black people look alike but the reporter in this video looks very much like the rape suspect in this clip. Yes, it's sad that the news is featuring yet another black male criminal but on the other hand comedy is comedy.

Link: http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhlD2QQYh1W905O195

Beyonce and Jay Z Performance at the Royal Wedding?

Location: Royal Wedding

Last week MTV Canada asked me who I would like to see perform at the Royal Wedding, I told them that I wanted to see Rihanna or any rapper with the name Lil' hit the stage just to shake up the Queen a bit. I highly doubt that Rihanna will be performing at the Royal Wedding but it looks like two of my other favourite artists Jay-Z and Beyonce might be lucky guest performers. A source close to William and Kate told the Daily Post that the soon to be Royal couple are huge fans of Beyonce and Jay-Z and they would love to have them perform at their reception. The Palace a.k.a Queen Mother hasn't confirmed whether the rumors are true but I really hope they are. Seeing Beyonce do the dutty wine while Jay-Z fake taps her booty would be the highlight of the whole shindig for me.

Link: http://www.myspace.com/music/blog/2011/4/25/beyonce-and-jay-z-may-perform-at-royal-wedding

Photo Credit: http://necolebitchie.com/2011/01/03/beyonce-jay-z-on-new-years/

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All - In Toronto

Location: Mod Club (College and Ossington) - May 15, 2011

Odd Future is one of the hottest hip-hop collectives on the music scene and they are playing at the the Mod Club on May 15th. OFWGKTA has 9 members who include producer Tyler the Creator, Hodgy Beats, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Mike G, Left Brain, Syd tha Kid and my favorite Frank Ocean. If you like sultry sounds with samples from iconic tunes like Hotel California then you will love some Frank Ocean. These guys are insanely talented, they speak their minds and know how to throw a great concert! Tickets are $29.25 and definitely worth buying. I'll be there on May 15th for sure!

Links: http://blog.muchmusic.com/odd-future-wolf-gang-kill-them-all-announce-short-tour-toronto-show/

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/11/odd_future_step_briefly_off_th.html

Photo Credit: Brook Bobbins

HnM Inclusive Collection - For my Fluffy Girls

Location: It's About Time

HnM recently released the "Inclusive" line for ladies sizes 32-45 (EU). I'm a believer in beauty coming in many packages so congratulations to realizing that women come in sizes past 8. The Inclusive Collection features 50 different styles which are reminiscent of 50's fashion. The only downside is that you have to order the collection online from Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden or the UK. I guess it's a step in an 'inclusive' direction for HnM but they are making fuller figured ladies in North America (who probably need it the most) swim across the ocean for their goodies. I never really viewed Eastern Europe as a fluffy side of the world but I suppose HnM has to start somewhere. Keep it up HnM!

Link: http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2011/02/01/hm-inclusive-plus-size-collection/

Photo Credit: Jason Kibbler

Speaking of 'Carnal Art' - Orlan

Location: Lady Gaga's Inspiration

When you think of bad or excessive plastic surgery you think of celebs like Joan Rivers and Bruce Jenner. Now, I've added someone else to my celebrity lexicon of bad "work". Orlan is a contemporary artists who first gained recognition in the 60's with her rule bending 'carnal art'. Trust, me, this goes way past rolling in an egg to The Grammy's or wearing a meat suit. When you widen your brow to look like the Mona Lisa, mutilate your body not for beauty but for art, implant horns under your scull, then decorate those said mounds with glitter, you are hard core! Orlan's work has inspired many, most recently, Lady Gaga who said she was thinking about getting horn implants. Nina Arsenault is also a huge Orlan fan. She is a Toronto 'T-Girl" (male to female transexual) who has had several plastic surgeries in the name of beauty and art. I love Nina because there is something vulnerable about her striking appearance and work. You may not like Orlan's look but you have to respect her dedication to her art.

Link: http://ninaarsenault.com/tag/orlan/

Should You Smoke Weed?

Location: Weedville

If you're giggling already, or have the munchies, then chances are you have answered this question for yourself maybe several times today. Weed culture is something that most people think they know about but there are still a ton of weed myths and facts floating around. I loved this short film because it's a really candid, hilarious look at what weed can really do to the body. The film shows forty something journalist and relative weed virgin Nicky Taylor who takes a "self sacrificing" look at weed by going to Amsterdam (where else) and blazing. Do you really concentrate more when you're high? Are you a better driver? Can you go crazy from weed? You'll be surprised what you find out. If you like Ab Fab and Marijuana watch this!

Link: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/should-smoke-dope/