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Rihanna has unleashed a new music video for her song Man Down — the latest single released from her album Loud — and in the vid, Ri Ri is seen shooting a man dead after he physically assaults her. To be honest, the song itself has a lighthearted feel to it … one that doesn’t [...]

As I hoped, last night turned out to be a very quiet night for me. David and I ordered in food, I played some records and overall just chilled the eff out. Lykke Li performed a concert at The Wiltern last night and I *almost* went … but since I have tix to see her later in the Summer, I decided to take a night off from concerts and just relax. Inspired by the amazing new trailer for the US version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, I decided to read the original books by Stieg Larrson … finally.

Now, I just started reading so I haven’t gotten to any part of the book that is unrecognizable to be just yet (ie. different from the Swedish film version) but I understand that the Swedish films that have been made on the books are different from the original source material. I’m really curious to read the original stories … which I’ve been meaning to do for over a year now. I LOVE the Swedish films and I am really looking forward to the US films … but it is generally the case that no film can ever truly do any book justice. So … I will be spending the next few weeks with Larsson‘s words as I get hyped up for the release of the US version of Dragon Tattoo this Summer.

Tonight, I think David and I will be hanging out with our friend Emma … but I’m hoping for another quiet night. It’s June, Summer is nearly here … life is so good right now :) Happy Wednesday!

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Last night was the second to last Prince concert at The Forum in Inglewood, CA as his 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles concert residency comes to a close. I attended last night’s show with my good friend Josh and an AMAZING friend of his hooked us up with VIP tickets and aftershow passes. As if that wasn’t awesome enough, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige opened up for and performed with Prince during last night’s concert. Honestly, all of the Prince shows have been special … but this may be the most special of all.

Sadly, the security was really super tight all night long so I wasn’t able to take any photos AT ALL. Not one. But I can assure you, it was a magical night of music. Mary J. Blige KILLED her performance. That woman sings with her whole heart … it was such a treat to get to see her perform before Prince‘s set. During Prince‘s set, she came out to duet with him on Nothing Compares 2 U (with Maceo Parker on saxophone) and they gave the most stunning performance of that song that I have ever heard … period! The setlist was packed with hits … there wasn’t an empty seat in the entire arena … it was nothing but LOVE all night long. Here is the setlist from last night’s show:

Samples set:

When Doves Cry

Nasty Girl

Sign O’ The Times

Hot Thing

Party All The Time (Eddie Murphy)

The Most Beautiful Girl In The World

Darling Nikki

I Would Die 4 U

Forever In My Life

Let’s Go Crazy

Delirious

1999

Little Red Corvette

Nothing Compares 2 U (Duet with Mary J. Blige)

D.M.S.R.

Pop Life

Musicology

Prince & The Band

Shhhh

U Will Be With Me

Misty Blue (Shelby J. on vocals)

Instrumental Interlude

Take Me With U

Raspberry Beret

Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry cover)

Cream

Cool

Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

Let’s Work

U Got The Look

Encore 1:

Purple Rain

Encore 2:

Kiss

Controversy

Encore 3:

Which Way Is Up

I Know You Got Soul

Inglewood Swinging

Last night was the 20th show of the 21 Nite Stand … and Prince just keeps on bringing the HEAT! Josh and I had the best time ever!! After the show, we made our way to the Forum Club for the afterparty and waiting patiently in front of the set up stage in the hopes that Prince would play another set of music. DJ Rashida provided the amazing music and we ended up dancing the night away. Unfortch, Prince did not perform … but we did have a blast dancing with members of Prince‘s band to the best playlist of music ever! We had a late, late night … and tonight, I’m going back for one last time. Prince‘s 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles ends tonight … I can’t even wait to see how it will all end.

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