good evening! gosh i love my thursday nights - usually it's a night when i can relax a bit and post on something completely random - i do try to shake things up here on popbytes! (there's only so much lohan, hilton, and spears one can take in a single day!) over the past few weeks i've been having a small peter gabriel affair/revival going on (i think first kicked off when i posted about sinead o'connor a few weeks ago) i've always loved him (i totally had a minor crush on him when i was younger - lordy he was so cute back in the day - and doesn't look so bad for an older guy (age 57) these days!) i don't have a ton of favorite male artists (everyone knows i'm all about the ladies) when asked which guys i like best i reply prince & peter gabriel - both are tops for me!
besides possessing an amazing and haunting voice along with pure music talent (who doesn't love solsbury hill?!?) mr. gabriel has always had innovative & cool videos (way ahead of their time) so over the weekend i headed over to amoeba down on sunset blvd and picked up play the videos - which features twenty-three videos along with bonuses & extras galore! for some reason i had never seen the 'official' video for his smash hit in your eyes...i've posted it below - along w/ a couple of other great peter clips! his website also has a number of videos available for free viewing! then just today i came across a picture of him performing over in italy on july 3rd (posted at the very bottom) once i saw the pic i knew i'd have to do a full on post about him!
oh my word - i'd love to see peter in concert someday - it must be an incredible experience (please chime in with a comment if you have!) shame on me for never having seen him play live! so there you have it - i felt a mr. gabriel post coming on and today it came to the surface! i love posting on stuff i love - and didn't get pitched on! much love to all as always - it still freaks me out to think people are actually reading my silly little blog! popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo!
Hi MK !
I actually was at one of his concerts here in Germany 2 weeks ago, in Mainz. It was f a n t a s t i c. It was a very cool atmosphere plus he spoke very good german, the crowd went silent when he talked and cheered even more after every sentence. He is sure a great artist. And the best is he's recording each single concert and makes them available on cd !!! I already signed up for my copy. Don't miss the next chance to see him, really really worth it ! Take care and keep up the good work, Tina
» this comment was posted by Tina on july 6, 2007 3:28 am «
Love Peter and his music. Where is this passion in music today? He is amazing in concert. A true artist. Thanks for the post.
» this comment was posted by ninandtom on july 6, 2007 7:26 am «
Oh God, I had a crush with him back in the 80's when I was just 8 or 9 years old, he was cute and looked smart, the kind of guy I wanted to marry as a child.
» this comment was posted by goldend on july 6, 2007 3:25 pm «
Hi MK.
Thanks for sharing this with US ,I have been a convert of Peters ever since i saw his work at Londons Millenium dome in 2000.
I was blown away by the show and bought the OVO album there and then at the dome and have since been lucky enough to attend his live concerts on a number of occaisions,including a very small,intimate gig in a reclaimed cornish quarry that now houses plants and ecological events from all over the world called the "Eden Project".(google that and find out about this amazing place)
You are right to be excited about his work,because he stands above most other artists in that he is a visionary who does things that people finally catch onto years later and inevitably copy...
Please enjoy his work for a long time, a fellow fan, Phill.
» this comment was posted by Ovo on july 7, 2007 12:07 am «
hello MK,
Yes, Gabriel is something else. I discovered Peter Gabriel a few years ago - he is simply on another planet. So innovative, he's always pushing the envelope. The thing is, that his music isn't sugar - it's like a full, juicy steak, that takes a while to digest. But once it hits you, it's like discovering a new part of your brain - almost like a revelation.
I actually met him last year, and he is even more interesting in person. He could care less about celebrity or attention - he loves ideas, and was more interested in hearing about my next project than his. a humble, yet inspiring person..
» this comment was posted by otto on july 13, 2007 10:03 am «
MICKEY ROURKE IS 'THE WRESTLER' Thursday November 20 2008 @ 8:50PM FILED UNDER TRAILERS COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
good evening! oh i love a good comeback and so does hollywood - actor mickey rourke at age 56 might be on the brink of one - his new flick the wrestler (directed by the incredible darren aronofsky) has oscar buzz written all over it - how wild would it
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
POP NOSH: GWYNETH PALTROW'S FURRY APOLOGY Thursday November 20 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
† she apologized and now peta can scratch gwyneth paltrow off their fur hitlist! a socialite's life † paris hilton & benji madden have split up after 11 months (no big surpise there) celebwarship † oh lordy - what was madonna thinking when she put this outfit on?!? webster's
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
BRITNEY SPEARS IS INTO PORNOGRAPHY?!? Wednesday November 19 2008 @ 8:50PM FILED UNDER BRITNEY SPEARS COMMENTS (3) | PERMALINK
good evening! now that i've had a couple of days to listen to britney spears new album circus (which leaked on the internet a few weeks before it's official release on december 2nd) i've decided overall it's quite decent but it does not top her last album blackout which is
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
AMY WINEHOUSE LOOKS LIKE A VAMPIRE Wednesday November 19 2008 @ 12:10AM FILED UNDER AMY WINEHOUSE COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
before i go to bed - i had to post this picture of amy winehouse taken tonight in london - she looks like a fucked up vampire (with badly stained teeth) perhaps she's heading to a screening of twilight? (although druggies don't usually go to the movies) i seriously fear
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
POP NOSH: JESSICA SIMPSON - ADDICTED TO PLUMP! Tuesday November 18 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
† jessica simpson sure does love getting her lips injected with plumping filler! hollywood tuna † who would you rather - michael phelps, jon hamm, leonardo dicaprio, or obama? la rag mag † tom cruise is celebrating keeping wife katie holmes under contract for two whole years! dlisted †
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
THE LOOK OF LOVE Monday November 17 2008 @ 7:50PM FILED UNDER ANGELINA JOLIE COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
good evening! before i settle into tonight's new episode of gossip girl - i simply couldn't resist posting some pictures of brad pitt and angelina jolie taken tonight in london - outside a private screening of her latest flick changeling (which i still haven't seen - shame on me -
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
POP NOSH: MILEY CYRUS IS NOT DEAD Monday November 17 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
† someone hacked into miley cyrus' myspace and proclaimed the teen queen dead celebslam † we've got yet another lesbian comedian - wanda sykes came out over the weekend! cele|bitchy † courtney love must be on something - she made sixty posts to her myspace blog! dlisted † nicole
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
LET'S JUST DO IT Monday November 17 2008 @ 8:15AM FILED UNDER MONDAY MP3 COMMENTS (1) | PERMALINK
good morning! oh i still miss lisa 'left eye' lopes so much - the supa fly rap queen of tlc who tragically passed away at the age of 30 in a car accident back in april of 2002 - i'll never forget the day i heard the sad news -
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
WHAT HAPPENED TO CHRIS KLEIN'S HAIR? Sunday November 16 2008 @ 8:35PM FILED UNDER ACTORS COMMENTS (5) | PERMALINK
hmmm...chris klein used to be pretty freakin' hot but this picture taken of him today over in santa monica (at ps arts 'express yourself 2008') tells an entirely different story - his hair looks like its getting ready for comb over mode at age 29! besides those american pie movies
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
BEYONCE & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ON SNL! Sunday November 16 2008 @ 12:36AM FILED UNDER BEYONCE + JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE COMMENTS (5) | PERMALINK
oh my goodness! you simply must watch this hilarious skit from tonight's saturday night live where justin timberlake and andy samberg donned black leotards along with high heels & pantyhose to play backup dancers for beyonce's 'single ladies' video - mr. timberlake was so damn cute & sexy shaking his
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
NIP/TUCK SEASON 6 TEASER PROMO! Friday November 14 2008 @ 8:48PM FILED UNDER NIP/TUCK COMMENTS (1) | PERMALINK
good evening everyone! i was so excited the other day to find out two of my favorite shows will be returning to fx at the beginning of next year - nip/tuck is coming back for its 6th season starting tuesday january 6th - the following night damages is back for
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
OH MY GOSH - I LOVE GRACE JONES! Friday November 14 2008 @ 8:04AM FILED UNDER PEOPLE COMMENTS (1) | PERMALINK
good morning y'all & happy friday! so right now i'm on this huge grace jones kick right now (join her on myspace) girlfriend just released her first album in nineteen years called hurricane - i picked up the import version earlier this week (i'm not sure if it will get
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
POP NOSH: NEVERLAND RANCH'S NEW SIGN: SOLD! Thursday November 13 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (1) | PERMALINK
† memories are all michael jackson has left of neverland ranch! webster's is my bitch † samantha ronson is trying to keep her girlfriend lindsay lohan away from the boys... celebslam † anne hathaway's ex-boyfriend convict raffaello follieri isn't having any fun in prison dlisted † jennifer aniston was
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
POP NOSH: BRITNEY SPEARS' NEW CIRCUS PICTURE Wednesday November 12 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
† i love britney too but this new promo pic is airbrushed & retouched to the max a socialite's life † hello creepy - a crazed paula abdul stalker fan was found dead outside paula's house! cele|bitchy † did religious nutjob stephen baldwin really get a 'hannah montana' tattoo?
{ READ THIS POPBYTE IN ITS ENTIRETY }
POPBYTES LOVES PETER GABRIEL