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Where has she been?? Lana Del Rey has certainly been mia lately. But late last night she world premiered her new video for “Chelsea Hotel No 2”, a cover done first by singer/songwriter, Leonard Cohen.

Of course she looks beautiful in the clip. Wearing her trademark heavy eyeliner, 60’s huge false lashes, nude lips, and giant chocolate tresses, Lana could be mistaken for Miss America instead of a singer (but that’s per usual).

The track, one surprisingly I have never heard before, is sad, introspective and deep, much like the works of Miss Del Rey herself. It’s gorgeously stripped down, mostly just her husky, echoey, breathy whisper of a voice, and an acoustic guitar. Leonard Cohen wrote the tune, which appeared on his 1974 album, “New Skin For The Old Ceremony” about his short romance with the infamous Janis Joplin at the long-time NYC celeb infested haunt, The Chelsea Hotel.

Will the song be on an upcoming release? Not sure, but I can never get enough of LDR. Can you? What do YOU think of her version of Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel No 2”? Loves or Leaves?

Barbie McQueen

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The Return Of Marilyn - Is MAC Re-Releasing Monroe Collection?

Hmmmm…. this smells a little fishy to me. According to famed beauty blog, Specktra.net, MAC will be releasing a “MAC x The Return of Marilyn Monroe Collection” this fall. As we know, the global brand released their original MM collection last fall to not-so-wonderful reviews (I didn’t even pick up one item and I am Marilyn obsessed), so I’m curious as to what they’re thinking this time around. Will it be a re-release of the collection? New reds? New nudes? A new concept altogether? Who knows, we’ll have to wait and see. Although, how many more reds can the brand come up with? They have the market pretty covered, haha.

Are you excited for MAC’s Return To Marilyn Monroe Collection to drop? What did you think of their previous MM line?

Barbie McQueen

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“David Bowie Is…” Exhibit Opens In London

Starting this Sunday, the life of LEGENDARY performer David Bowie will be up for show & tell at London’sVictoria & Albert Museum. With 50,000 pre-sold tickets, the exhibit has broken box-office records and is now the most anticipated exhibit in the museum’s history.

The exhibit traces Bowie’s rise to fame, from his early beginning in South London, through his “Changes” era, through the release of his first new album in ten years, ”The Next Day”, which was released last week. There are articles of clothing from the all Bowie eras, including the striped bodysuit from the iconic 1973 Alladin Sane tour and a familiar blue, gold and red Freddie Burretti jumpsuit (his famous Ziggy Stardust ensemble) that fans can check out. In keeping with how innovative the superstar is, there are also multimedia stations in the exhibit which feature rare footage from concerts in the 60’s and 70’s, that show his rises and subsequent falls in fame. The soundtrack will be nothing less than stellar as well, and will feature music that spans from his entire career.

The 66-year-old sure made a lasting impression on the world and I just wish I was in London to check out this amazeballs sounding exhibit. This is a superfan’s dream, it’s like Bowie Candyland. “David Bowie Is” will run from March 23rd through August 11th.

Londoners, will you be going to see the “David Bowie Is” exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum?

Barbie McQueen