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going to be a father again. The another couple is about to take 41-year-old’s second child with the marriage plunge. Musician CONTENTS INSIDE 34-year-old wife Spencer will be Michael Bolton has snagged him another boy. The actor spilled a “Desperate Housewive.” Bolton the beans to Jay Leno on his is set to marry girlfriend Nicollette 02 Enterntainment News “Tonight Show.” … Isaac Hayes Sheridan. New CD releases of the will no longer be the voice of Chef week include funny man, Dave Top 10 iPod Downloads in “South Park.” Hayes decided to Chappelle’s Dave Chappelle’s By Mahsa Khalilifar no longer continue with the con- Block Party … Hip hop heavy hit- 03 Student Artist Profi le Daily Titan Columnist troversial cartoon series because ter E-40’s of the religious content present- … She Daisy’s Fortuneteller’s In Hollywood, sometimes we ed. The 63-year-old follower of Melody … Joe Satriani Super Cheap St. Pattys Activties may think celebrities are not sus- Scientology has decided to quit Colossal … New DVD releas- ceptible to everyday problems, Comedy Central’s popular show. es Oscar nominated George 04 Band Takes Music to a New but oh how wrong and naïve Peter Tomarken, the game show Clooney’s flick, “Good Night, we can be. This time the men host of “Press Your Luck TV,” and Good Luck” … famedamed series:series: Level are making the news buzz and died earlier this week. His small “Columbo - The Complete Fourth proving they also have issues … plane crashed in Santa Monica Season” … former comedy, “I 06 CD Reviews Sean Connery had surgery for a and his wife also died with him dream of Jeannie - The Complete kidney tumor earlier this month, … Goofy man Jack Black, bet- First Season.” Celebrity gossip 07 Movies Reviews but news of it just broke out. ter known as half of the music the week: Britney Spears expect- Evidently, the 75-year-old is tak- group “Tenacious D,” has alleg- ing baby number two according to ing advantage of the relaxation edly tied the knot! The quirky some reports? … Nicole Richie ON THE COVER: (Pho- part of the recovery and spend- 36-year-old has eloped with and former fiance, DJ A.M. back ing it in the Bahamas, according toprovided by Twentieth Cen- recent girlfriend Tanya Haden together? … Stay tuned for more to People … Russell Crowe is … Also according to people, in the next Inside Buzz… tury Fox) TOP 10 IPOD DOWNLOADS

By Mahsa Khalilifar the Top 10 downloads according Blunt Daily Titan Columnist to www.Apple.com for the week, 5. Sean Paul’s “Temperature” some pop, hip-hop and everything 6. “Beep” by The Pussycat Dolls The Buzz is your source for the else in between … Happy listen- 7. T-Pain & “I’m N most updated trends going on in the ing! Luv (Wit A Stripper)” THE BUZZ music industry and where would 1. Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” 8. “Shake That” by Eminen we be today without the ever-so- 2. “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter 9. Matisyahu’s “King Without a popular and trendy iPod? So for 3.Natasha’s Beddingfield’s Crown” ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR you iPod fanatics out there: shuffle, “Unwritten” 10.“Everytime We Touch” by Dianika Abbott nano, mini etc. … here’s the list of 4. “You’re Beautiful” by James Cascada

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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MAINSTREAM [email protected] THE BUZZ 3 CSUF GRAD STUDENT KNOWS HER MUSIC By Lisa Chung sion was in painting. instill the same passion she has for She actually won a few competi- sees promise in her musical future. Daily Titan Staff Writer “I would sit in my room painting music in her students. tions when she was younger and “I really think her talent is off the for hours. I wanted to be an artist. “I think it’s really important for even received a full scholarship charts and has some serious poten- I was a nerd,” Sharf said, with a kids to grow up with music, or to Rollins College in Winter Park, tial. She has true creative genius. Her eyes and smile get a little giggle. at least something of their own,” Fla., but she cites confidence issues Her ability to write poetry and bigger when Laila Sharf is asked Then her family moved to Sharf said. “It’s great for them as the main deterrent to full-time songs and paint beautiful art, as if she remembers playing the piano Florida and when she was 13, she to know a language that half the competition. well as compose music innately is for the first time. walked into the studio of Harold world doesn’t even know.” “I just wasn’t a cocky kid, and evident,” he said. The answer is a definitive, Blanchard. This is where she’s at now. I think that’s something you kind Aside from that, MacDonald “yes.” Blanchard’s teaching technique She’s teaching, and she’s in the of need to compete when you’re knows that it is more than her Like most brilliant musicians of of truly delving into music theory, grad program at CSUF, being chal- younger,” she said. music that makes Sharf; it’s also our time, she started out on one while at the same time, keeping lenged by the professors, who she Once she arrived in California, her humble energy that is pure and of those toy pianos with tiny keys music fun, inspired Sharf. raves about. Sharf found herself falling into dif- positively purpose driven. made for miniature hands. It’s something that she now uses But the road here wasn’t the ferent projects, like the Revolver Sharf said she knows when From there, things got a lot big- in her own teaching methods. For easiest. Project at La Cav in Costa Mesa. you’re passionate about something ger. the last year, Sharf has been doing For years, Sharf was torn between It started out as a group of local it deserves time and perseverance. Laila started taking lessons at what she loves to do, teaching teachers, family and friends want- artists who wanted to help get “It’s important for people to age 7, but it wasn’t until years later music. ing her to perform and compete music, art and fashion out there. know that if they love something that her musical talent really started At the International Music and her own dream of teaching and Andrew MacDonald, who enough, they have to go back to to develop. Studio in Costa Mesa, she tries to composing. worked with Sharf on this project, it,” she said. Before that, her childhood pas- CHEAP WAYS TO HAVE A GREAT ST. PARTICK’S DAY celebrate this holiday. chase. this one. If you’re not into making By Jackie Kimmel For starters for all the cooks Plus, corn-beef and cabbage is I do not mean dressing up like corned beef or playing the role Daily Titan Columnist out there, tomorrow would be somewhat healthy; and for those the cartoon “Lucky Charms” lep- of a leprechaun and are over the the day to try making the famous who don’t eat meat indulge your- rechaun and terrorizing young legal age stick to the tradition of Many think that St. Patrick’s Irish corn-beef and cabbage. self with cabbage. children, but by making every- drinking green colored alcohol. Day is nothing more then a cheap I myself, the queen of Top Now for those who are not into one’s day by friendliness St. This beverage is most popular excuse to drink green beer, and Ramen, have been able to prepare cooking or simply do not like the Patrick’s Day style. in bars and restaurants. go around pinching those who this tasty international dish; it taste of corn-beef and cabbage Take a simple bucket, paint it Yet, if you choose this option have forgotten to wear the sig- isn’t as hard as one would imag- I have a few more ideas up my gold and it becomes a lucky pot please drink responsibly. nature green color in that day’s ine. sleeve. of gold. Put Hershey Kisses (the I hope that all of you out there ensemble. The ingredients are simple and What about becoming a lepre- ones in the gold wrappers) and enjoy your holiday. Yet, there are other ways to relatively inexpensive to pur- chaun for the day? Follow me on hand them out to your family, Don’t forget to wear green. Be friends, co-workers, students, or safe, have fun and “Top of the anyone who likes chocolate. morning to you.” M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MAINSTREAM [email protected] 4 THE BUZZ Concert BAND TAKES MUSIC TO NEW LEVEL Calendar By Dominic Kingdamo Q: So how does playing those Q: How would you describe your ducers like Jay Dee and Madlib, Daily Titan Staff Writer instruments come across in the live sound, if you had to put a label and things like Souls of Mischief. show and is it difficult to perform, on it? Sly Stone and Stevie Wonder and using the instruments that you do? A: It’s a little bit like New Order things like that also get thrown I recently had the chance to MARCH A: Yeah, it depends. The best or something at the moment. It’s in as well. But then, a lot of folk interview Joe Goddard, keyboard- shows are the ones where people become more, kind of, house- music, people like Bonnie “Prince” ist/singer/songwriter for the British just dance around. Sometimes oriented. There’ll be kind of Billy/Will Oldham, and things like band Hot Chip. 20 MONDAY it takes people a while to under- Kraftwerk style rhythms and things The Beatles as well, classic stuff. I sat down with Goddard hours Th e Sisters of stand what’s going on, but yeah, going, and then quite powerful And then the new is kind of before their show at The Echo in people generally seem to get into analog synthesizer sounds and influenced more by, more kind of Mercy Los Angeles, which also happened it, definitely. It’s kind of annoy- things like that. But then there’s dance music, like, I guess people to be the first show of their U.S. HOB Sunset Strip ing sometimes because you can’t still this kind of soulfulness to it like the DFA influenced the second tour. Hollywood, Ca really move around a lot like, play- – Alexis’ [the lead singer’s] voice album quite a lot, but still, we love Hot Chip, who have a lo-fi pop/ ing the keyboard. But, we kind of sounds really good and the songs a lot of classic producers, things electronic sound that’s difficult to do our best and we try to get into are very important to it. So it’s a like Phil Specter and Brian Wilson 21 describe, is on tour promoting their TUESDAY it. We try and get some energy and kind of mixture of some electronic as well. album Coming on Strong, which Th eStarting Line personality across … as much as things and more traditional kind of Q: And finally, one last question was recently released stateside on we can. songs and elements, and we try to for you: how did you get your HOB Anaheim DFA/EMI. Q: So you mentioned earlier that bring it together so it sounds natu- name? Anahiem, Ca Their new album The Warning most of the band met through ral, so it sounds like it’s something A: We can’t exactly remember a comes out in May in the U.K. school. What did you guys go to that works, like a fusion of some- good story for it. When we were school for? thing that works. at school just playing, Alexis and Q: So how many people are in A: Well, I went to just a normal It’s just kind of pop music influ- I, we thought it would be kind 22 WEDNESDAY the band? kind of secondary school up until enced by hip hop and dance music, of fun … we didn’t want a name A: Five. 69 Eyes the age of 18, in Putney in London. but with our own kind of take on that sounded really grandiose and Q: And so what’s the lineup usu- Then I went to Oxford and studied it. I think there’s a kind of indie kind of self-important … and we Galaxy Th eatre ally like? history after that. But we all went element as well to it, to the lyrics. just thought it sounded kind of Santa Ana, Ca A: Usually the lineup is like three to university first. The whole time I guess it’s kind of like indie kids interesting. I also just had this keyboards, a guitar, and a drum at university I was working on Hot in love with hip hop and dance feeling that like, when you put a machine. But on stage we have a Chip music. I kind of always want- music. french fry [also known as a chip] load of keyboards and a few drum ed to do the band, but we didn’t Q: What music do you guys listen that’s too hot in your mouth, and 23 THURSDAY machines. have a record deal or anything. to and who are your influences? it sort of shocks you and startles Pretenders That all started to take off like A: At the moment, well when you, we want to have that effect on HOB Anaheim after we left. After I left university we were making the first album, people when they come and see us Anaheim, Ca I worked at a record company for I guess it was influenced by a lot or when they hear us, like, “What like a year and a half. of hip hop stuff, particularly pro- is this?”

24 FRIDAY Kem Grove of Anaheim Anahiem, Ca

25 SATURDAY Jon Secada Grove of Anaheim Anahiem, Ca

26 SUNDAY Snoop Dogg & Daddy Yankee Th e Forum Inglewood, Ca

27 MONDAY Ghostface Killah HOB Anaheim Anaheim, Ca M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MAINSTREAM [email protected] THE BUZZ 5 NEW PARKER FILM FAILS TO LAUNCH By Kirsten Alto To Paula, get and end up together, while Daily Titan Staff Writer Trip is just their friends watch it all hap- another case pen live via webcam on the big until she finds screen. ow, I’ve never out the reason This main plotline, by far, was seen Matthew he’s been liv- the worst. McConaughey ing at home The movie would have been W in a movie is because his decent if they cut out all the where he falls fiancée died six parts with Trip and Paula and for a woman who falls for him, years ago. focused more on the friends. although she’s not supposed to Of course Paula’s friend and roommate, because of her profession. when Trip finds Kit (Zooey Deschanel) obsesses Oh wait, I have seen him in a out his parents over the mocking bird outside movie like that, “How to Lose a hired Paula her window which creates a Guy in 10 Days.” to be his girl- much better silly side-plot with And unlike “How to Lose a Guy friend, he tells her and Trip’s “nerdy” friend, in 10 Days,” McConaughey’s her to leave, she Ace (Justin Bartha). new movie, “Failure to Launch” tries to apolo- Even the parents seemed more is a complete dud. gize, and now exciting than Trip and Paula. In “Failure to Launch,” it’s up to their If it weren’t for the insane McConaughey stars as Trip, a wacky friends random animal humor and the 35-year-old man who still lives Photo provide by Paramount Pictures to get them naked butt of Trip’s dad towards back together. the end, this movie would have with his parents at home. Sarah Jessica Parker (L) and Matthew McConughey (R) talk while he prepares din- His parents, played by Kathy ner before revealing a secret that will change the course of the evening. In order to do not gotten one chuckle out of Bates and Terry Bradshaw, are so this, Trip and me. determined to have the house to to move out on his own. parents and makes them real- Paula are locked I don’t recommend this to themselves, they hire an “inter- Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker), ize it’s time to move out of the in a room together to talk it out. anyone under 50 or over 10 ventionist” to help get their son dates men who live with their house. Amazingly they forgive and for- years of age. M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MUSIC [email protected] 6 THE BUZZ REGGAE’S NEW KING JUVENILE PROVES IT’S TIME ‘WITHOUT A CROWN’ FOR A ‘REALITY CHECK’ lot of underlying meaning in it. The track is full with controversial By Jamie Quarles By Cristina Rodriguez opinions on politics and events like Daily Titan Staff Writer He raps, “You got the freedom to Daily Titan Staff Writer choose/you better make the right move.” Hurricane Katrina”-a subject close to the This song also has a different sound, New Orleans resident’s heart. Unique, religious and as it at times resembles heavy metal and It’s been about 11 years “Your mayor ain’t your friend he’s a impressive would best then it transitions back to reggae. since Juvenile, Terius enemy/ just to get your vote/ a saint is describe Matisyahu’s The song, “Shalom/Saalam” is the Gray, has been a heavy what he pretend to be,” he raps in a sing- new CD, Youth. most interesting and different from any hitter in the rap industry. song voice. The sound Matisyahu song on the album. He released an album With his enticing lyrics you might get produces is somewhat It doesn’t have any singing or , entitled, Being Myself oonn the feeling that Juvenile has taken a stab reggae, as well as rap. just some beat-boxing and guitar. a Warlock, a music label, at being an R&B artist. His voice is likeable and he is easy to The best aspects of Matisyahu’s CD is before teaming up with Cash Money The soulful beginning of track, “Rodeo”, understand. that he sings and raps about interesting Records and releasing his big hit “Back makes listeners feel like they’re listening On his 13-track record, Matisyahu topics. That Ass Up.” to an R. Kelly song. gives a little bit of everything – from the One song, “Unique is my Dove,” is “Back That Ass Up” was the party However, listeners are quickly remind- messages in his songs of hope and inspi- about loving one woman and he labels anthem in the late 1990’s and still is ed who they are listening to as soon as ration, to the various unique instruments her as a princess. today. Juvenile starts rapping. used in his songs. Also, many of his lyrics are religious Juvenile’s first hit wanted women to Each track is peppered with suggestive- Matisyahu’s songs include the guitar, and largely about Judaism, but most of “Back That Ass Up,” then he decided ly sexually explicit lyrics and great beats. drums and even a little beat-boxing. the topics he sings about are things that that it would be best if they backed it up Juvenile proves that he will still have The first song “Fire of Heaven/Alter many can relate to. in “Slow Motion,” now he wants to get you backing it up in the club. of Earth,” is fun as well as easy to dance They are not preachy, just uplifting. women to take a ride on “The Rodeo.” Full of sexual banter and derogatory to. In “Dispatch the Troops,” Matisyahu Juvenile’s third major release, Reality language, he is far from Barry White, as The reggae sound of this song is just raps, “Don’t come back until you end Check, is reminiscent of his past works he refers to his love interests as “bitch- enough to give it flavor. the mission/if it takes a long time/don’t and it is clear that he has not lost his focus es.” Matisyahu has a great flow and raps loose the vision.” on thug mentality and sexually explicit Whether cruising in your car or party- about some interesting ideas in the What makes Matisyahu unique from acts. ing in the club, Juvenile will make the song. other reggae artists is the fact that he is In the first track a clever intro catches night fun and interesting. Matisyahu raps, “The poor man has from West Chester, Pa. and is Jewish. the listeners’ attention. The Cash Money artist continues a it all but not content with anything/The Still, Matisyahu’s style and sound “Get Ya Hustle On,” is reminiscent legacy of sure-fire hits. rich man’s hand are empty but he’s still seem as though it originated straight of Dem Franchise Boyz and Three Six Fans will want to shine up their grills, sitting like a king.” from Jamaica. Mafia, the songs on the radio today. put on their latest gear and party like Another song on Matisyahu’s album is Overall, this artist is unique and easy However, don’t let that catchy, booty- they’re members of the Cash Money the energetic song, “Youth,” which has a to listen to. shaking sound confuse the real message. Millionaires. M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MOVIES [email protected] THE BUZZ 7 DEPP SHINES, ‘THE LIBERTINE’ IS BORINGLY DIM By Sara Havlena Hollywood it is dis- The make-up artists do a Daily Titan Staff Writer appointing to see great job of making Depp Malkovich’s tal- look more disgusting and sick ent wasted in a role as the movie progresses. ohnny Depp excels, as where he does not do One of the best parts of the always, in this lengthy much, other than pout movie was Wilmot’s prologue and odd adventure and give angry looks telling the audience they will through the life of 17th toward Depp’s char- not like him at all and will like J century English poet acter. him even less as the movie John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. Depp provides the goes on. Wilmot is known for his racy only stimulation in The dialogue is traditional poetry, womanizing and drink- the sleepy film other Shakespearean style, but at ing himself into an early grave. than Wilmot’s poetry times is hard to understand The film is based on the play and his pornographic and contains some modern by Stephen Jeffreys. play based on King words. He also directed the movie Charles’ monarchy. The shaky camera work version. He makes the audi- complete with 360-degree Samantha Morton stars as ence love to hate him crane shots leave the audience Elizabeth Barry the young actress and is able to trans- dizzy and confused. that captures Wilmot’s heart and form into the different Maybe, that was done on inspires him to write some of his aspects of the char- purpose to distract them from most brilliant poems. acter, from a popular realizing how un-dramatic John Malkovich is barley rec- Photo provided by Th e Weinstein Company cad to a pathetic social and boring the movie is. ognizable, donning extra weight outcast. fog machines to set the somber weeks. The film runs over two hours and a prosthetic nose to play Rosamund Pike stands out as mood and to help the audience The costumes and makeup and contains many scenes that King Charles II. Wilmot’s loyal wife Elizabeth get into the 17th century London were perfect and it was easy to could have been left out. Malkovich also starred in the and providing some of the film’s time period. see and feel what life was back After the first hour even original play version and was only real emotion from an actor Many scenes also have the then. Depp’s brilliance has worn out, one of the producers for the other than Depp. actors walking around in deep Wilmot is believed to have and the audience looking at their film. Jeffreys uses dark lighting, mud and most of them look suffered from syphilis and blind- watches hoping that Wilmot After a bit of a hiatus from grainy film, and about 1,000 like they have not showered in ness toward the end of his life would just die already.