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2. That time Amy Poehler, Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon and Aimee Mann had brunch together
Celebrities really have it all. Besides being famous, wealthy and powerful, they get to build up their friend clique with other super cool celebrities. Ugh, what a life! Case in point, this meeting of uber chic that happened last weekend when Carrie Brownstein (!), Aimee Mann (!!), Amy Poehler (!!!) and Kim Gordon (MIND BLOWN) decided to have brunch together. Now I'm not going to sit here and pretend like I don't love a good brunch because damnit do I ever, but the concept of having Kim Gordon, Leslie Knope, and French toast around one table is almost too much for me to handle. Let's just let this mental image sink in while we stew with jealousy and remember Leslie's wise words:
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(Buzzfeed)
4. Oh, you want a model stadium built out of Legos? Here you go.
My brother and I are only two years apart and so growing up, we were really close. Best friends probably, but if you ask him now he might deny that. Anyway, a big phase we went through when we were younger was The Legos Phase. We fucked with Legos heavy. We had like every set they made, and our basement was covered in Legos. We created a mini-world down there, with houses and a police station and fire trucks. It was the best.
So when I see something like this, I can't help but appreciate it. Mario Fabrio is the man behind this creation, an exact replica of a real stadium concert that includes every little detail, down to the backstage operations, construction workers, sound board engineers, a red carpet, and back-up singers. Incredibly, there's even a light display and rotating platform. This dude is not messing around. If you want to see more pics (and trust me, you do) check them out at this Lego fan forum. But if you want to see what it looks like for a pirate to be living in his ship next to a log cabin that has a helicopter in its backyard, ask me for my old family photos.
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(Cos)
6. GWAR isn't playing the Superbowl and everyone's mad
If you don't know who GWAR is, I can't explain it to you. Not rudely, it's just something you have to witness yourself. Because GWAR isn't just a band who wears ridiculous costumes and plays ridiculous heavy metal, they're an experience, a lifestyle if you will. And because of that, their fans are much more cult-like than the average band's. So it kind of makes sense that they would not only just really really want the group to perform at something as big as the Superbowl, but create a petition to get them there.
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So far 30,363 fans have already pledged their support, leaving a little less than 5,000 needed. The note included with the document states:
We don't want another year of sitting around talking through a muted, boring NFL Super Bowl halftime show. We want something different. We want a real spectacle that only GWAR can provide. Doesn't the NFL want more viewers? Don't advertisers want more people paying attention? This way everyone wins.
Hell, you know what? They're right. Bruno Mars? Bored. I'm already half-dead from boredom even saying his name. Can't wait for him to shimmy his hips around wearing a fedora and pretending like we're all at a 1950s style soda-shop. Ugh, yawn yawn yawn! So damn boring! So GWAR fans, count me in. GWAR for Superbowl Halftime Show!
(THR)
9. Questlove speaks on Miley Cyrus
To me, it is literally impossible for any form of black music to not have the stain of minstrelsy on it. Minstrelsy is like the great stain on a nice white shoe. I don’t think Miley Cyrus is really aware of the deeper offense of it. To her, it’s like, 'I’m having fun. I’m 20. I want to fuck up, mess around.' I think a lot of black people are upset because they saw her using black people as accessories. I’m all for Miley finding herself. But she should be aware of the power of the images she’s using.
(Vulture)
10. Rihanna's a queen and you can see why in her "Half Of Me" documentary
If you follow Rihanna on Instagram or Twitter, you'll notice her fans are die-hard. They live and breathe for her and while I'm not (officially) part of the Rihanna Navy, I get it. Rihanna is a queen. If you're not convinced of this, just watch the short video above. Filmed while out on her "Diamonds World Tour," the film is a combination of performance footage, interviews from her adoring followers, and clips of Rihanna speaking on how much she loves her fans. Even if you're not a fan of Rihanna's music, it's an interesting look into the world of one of pop culture's biggest stars.
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(Complex)
12. A Louisville sports anchor used 46 rap references in his recent newscast
News can be dull. Just straight reporting facts day in and day out, hour after hour is painfully monotonous and depressing, especially when more often than not, the news is depressing. This is not the case for one Louisville sports anchor, Adam Lefkoe. He first showed us his creativity by intertwining Seinfeld references, and now he's infused his report with classic rap references. 46 of them to be exact. Ooo kill 'em Adam!
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(HuffPo)
14. Someone made a montage of bad rap moments and it's perfect
I'm a huge fan of montages. You know that point in every cheesy girl movie where some character wants to turn their life around and they head to the mall with their friends and a catchy song plays in the background and then it cuts to different scenes of them trying clothes on in the dressing room? I live for that shit. When I sense a montage coming, my excitement ranks just above Thanksgiving but riiiight below Flag Day. It's a really big moment for me.
So, when I saw someone made a montage of bad rap moments, I literally exploded. Like I think my brain just melted, I might have cried, and I definitely fainted. It's awkward, completely cringe-worthy, and 100% what dreams are made of. Do yourself a favor and watch it at least 35-96 times this weekend.
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Here's the full list:
-A kid from Cincinnati who called himself "Blazin Hazen" (1994)
-Alyssa Milano's Teen Steam workout tape (1988)
-Wendy's Grill Skill training video
-A public access clip starring the Rapping Jewish Mama
-Kathy Smith's Pregnancy Workout (1989)
-A pirate-themed religious kids show called Captain Hook
-A promotional video for an acne product called Retin-A
-An educational video called "Let's Rap About Fire Safety" (2000)
(Noisey)
16. Watch A$AP Rocky's Back & Forth session with Riff Raff
A$AP Rocky is hosting a series of back and forth sessions for Noisey, during which he'll talk to the likes of Snoop Lion, Kathy Griffin and Bun B. But first up was his discussion with none other than Riff Raff. And if you have to ask yourself why Riff Raff was on A$AP Rocky's must-talk-to list, you clearly have been abducted by aliens and living under a damn moon rock, you're so out of the loop. I don't have time to explain it to you, so here's a recent Riff Raff Vine:
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18. You can now buy customized Toro Y Moi skate shoes and skateboards
In case you were wondering how Toro Y Moi could get anymore chillwave, bro, he's now set to release customized skateboards and skate shoes. Partnering with Vans, the musician designed both a limited edition pair of sneakers and a skate deck which features sketches drawn during his Anything in Return sessions. Now, I'm not a skateboarder at all because I have no balance—I can barely walk across the room without tripping or falling, so this news is kind of whatever to me, but I can tell you someone who is interested in this news. WAYNE. Damn, if you thought Lil Wayne was nervous before, you can bet he's pretty wound up now, hearing there's another musician out there shredding into his skateboard apparel lane. But it's cool Wayne, you really have nothing to worry about. Because I can bet you that Chaz Bundick's not selling any zebra-print pants, you know? So, you've really got the market on lock with that.
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(CoS)
