Google is always working to improve the way you use the internet, and now they've turned their attention towards online music searches. The new Google Music will provide you with free streams of songs, links to buy, and a lyrics database (though the people at MTV.com report that this particular cog of the machine could use some further tinkering).Looking to apply their powerful search engine to the world of music, Google officially launched their new music discovery service. Not so much a new site as it is a new set of integrated options added to normal search results, Google Music connects people searching for artists, songs or lyrics with free streams of tracks care of MySpace's iLike and Lala and with links to purchase songs and albums from one of Google Music's partners.
"Music is a big part of our lives. In fact, two of our top 10 queries of all time are music related," explains the introductory video on Google Music's home page. "We think it's time to bring the power of our search to the music industry, so that you can not only find but also discover music."
If you were in a classroom sitting next to Shakira—she of the truthful hips and Latin tastiness—for an entire semester and never so much as asked her to pick up your pencil for you, you'd kick yourself too. The pop star has revealed that she took a history class at UCLA in 2007 as a way to relax (there's something so nerd-sexy about that), and managed to do so while keeping her true identity a secret the entire time.How did Shakira manage to take a summer history class at UCLA in 2007 and not make headlines until after the course was over?.
The Colombian-bred international pop star revealed her successful game plan in a recent interview with the UK's The Guardian..
"I used to wear a cap and a big backpack," Shakira explained. "I looked like a boy. I didn't get recognized."
Back in May we wrote about he Russian-made Dartz Kombat grenade-proof luxury SUV debuted at Top Marques Monaco. Now the company has unveiled plans for a $1.5 million special edition featuring gold and diamond accents and an interior upholstered in.... whale penis leather. Apparently this is not a joke. The Monaco Red Diamond Edition will be shown under the name Prombron at the 2010 Top Marques show. The Red Diamond is being billed as the world's most expensive, luxurious and strongest armored car. It features a matte ruby red paintjob, gold-plated bulletproof windows, 22′ Kremlin Red Star bulletproof wheels, tungsten and white gold gauges decorated with diamonds and rubies, an additional outside kevlar coating, and a custom Vertu mobile phone with a panic button in addition to the disgusting-sounding interior. It also comes with three bottles of the world's most expensive vodka, RussoBaltique, another Dartz sideline adorned with yet more gold and diamonds.
HUF is joining the effort with the (RED) project to help raise money to fight aids in Africa. HUF was given the chance to customize their own shoe with Converse and they definitely came out well. The shoes will be available at both HUF SF and HUF LA, retailing for $75.
