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The front man was married to his pulled out due to a really bad INSIDE fiancé, former Miss New York groin injury, she said in press last week, then reportedly only conference on the weekend and CONTENTS a day later was arrested at Los Hughes is the alternate replac- Angeles International Airport. ing her … New CD releases of 02 Entertainment News He was allegedly intoxicated on the week include hip hop artist, either alcohol or some form of ’s Ghetto Classics… just Top 10 iPod Downloads By Mahsa Khalilifar drug according to law enforce- in time for Valentine’s day: Doris Daily Titan Columnist ment. He was taken away before Day The Love … girl 03 25th Annual Ragga he could step on to a plane band Veronicas release Secret Although celebrity news has that was evidentially going to Life of The Veronicas… New recently taking a backseat to the Hawaii. Stapp was set out on DVD releases include mom-to-be Muffi ns Festival Winter Olympics, stars seem to bail and his court date will be in Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony still burn the headlines regard- March … The author of popu- Hopkins starring in “Proof” … 04 Movie Reviews less … bands Avenged Sevenfold lar book turned movie “Jaws” horror flick sequel “Saw II” and Coheeb and Cambria are died on Saturday night. The will be out … the complete first 06 Music & More hitting the road, together! The writer, Peter Benchley, 65, died season of the refreshing new hit two groups - one more metal, from idiopathic pulmonary fibro- series on ABC, “Grey’s Anatomy” 07 Fashion & More the other more rock - will be sis according to People … now featuring Golden Globe winner, co-headlining a 31-city tour to some Olympic news, Emily Sandra Oh … Celebrity gossip around the U.S. according to Hughes, the younger sister to for- of the week: Who’s shacking up MTV news... Scott Stapp, the mer Olympic Gold Medal win- with whom this Valentine’s Day, lead singer in the band Creed out ner, Sarah Hughes will replace we’re going to find out!! … Stay ONTHE COVER: “Pink Pan- did himself, as he was married Michelle Kwan on the U.S. Figure tuned for that and more in the ther”sstarring tarringSteveS teveMMartin, artin, and arrested in the same week! Skating team. Kwan allegedly next Inside Buzz… Beyonceand many more. Photoprovided by Columbia Pictures TOP 10 IPOD DOWNLOADS The Buzz is your source for between. Happy Listening 6. Beyonce & Slim Thug the latest trends in the music 1. James Blunt “Check on it” industry and where would we “You’re Beautiful 7. Eminem “Shake be without the ever so popular 2 Sean Paul That” and trendy iPod? So for you “Temperature” 8. “Grillz (Dirty)” By iPod fanatics out there: shuffle, 3. “I’m N Luv (Wit A Nelly Featuring Paul nano, mini, etc. (we don’t dis- Stripper)” By T-Pain Wall THE BUZZ criminate)… Here is the list & Mike Jones 9. The All-American of the top 10 Downloads for 4 . N a t a s h a Rejects “Dirty Little ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR the week, according to Apple Beddingfield Secret” Dianika Abbott iTunes Web site. There’s some “Unwritten” 10. “L.O.V.E.” By Ashlee pop, hip-hop and everything in 5. “Stupid Girls’” By Pink Simpson EXECUTIVE EDITOR Nicole M. Smith

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Th e Daily Titan 714.278.3373 Th e Buzz Editorial 714.278.5426 [email protected] Editorial Fax 714.278.4473 Th e Buzz Advertising 714.278.3373 [email protected] Advertising Fax 714.278.2702 The Buzz , a student publication, is a supplemental insert for the Cal State Fullerton Daily Titan. It is printed every Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSU system. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identifi ed in the ad- vertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan F E B R U A R Y 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MAINSTREAM [email protected] THE BUZZ 3 25TH RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL IN LBC By Courtney Bacalso Francisco. Isaacs, Pato Banton, Daily Titan News Editor Barbino said it is beauti- Dezarie, Freddie McGregor ful to see people with dif- and Misty in Roots. hen reggae legend ferent ethnicities, economic “Reggae has a wealth Bob Marley died, backgrounds and education of richness in the music,” W people gathered at coming together. Barbino said. “Bob’s [goal] MacArthur Park in For Michelle Donini, 32, was for what can be done in his memory. the festival is an opportu- to spread it and not tuck it This weekend that tra- nity to expose her pre-teen away in Jamaica.” dition continues on as the children to the music and The Jewish reggae art- annual Ragga Muffins culture. ist from Pennsylvania, Festival celebrates its 25th “This was my children’s Matisyahu, will also per- anniversary at the Long form at the festi- Beach Convention val. His music has Center. been described The two-day event as a combina- has a star-studded line- “ItIt sseemseems liklikee tion of Marley’s up, which includes The music and Shlomo Wailers, who performed [Marley’s death] just Carlebach – but with Marley since 1968. remaining com- “It seems like happened the other pletely original. [Marley’s death] just Barbino said it happened the other day,” just goes to show said Barbara Barbino, day ” how much Marley president of Ragga has influenced Muffins and event BARBARA BARBINO other artists even founder. President of Ragga Muffi ns outside of the reg- Because of the festi- gae genre. val’s growing popular- Despite reach- ity, the organizers decided ing a milestone, to move it to its present first concert. We may come Barbino said the festival is site in 1989, Justine Ketola, from different generations, still going to continue to public relations for Ragga but we connect through this thrive. Muffins, said. music,” she said. “Let us bring reggae from Through the years, the The festival also gives a all corners of the earth … Photo provided by the Ragga Muffi ns Festival popularity of the reggae chance for people to hear that’s my role,” she said. festival expanded to San artists who are on the Top “It’s the legacy Bob left AnthonyB, dancehall’s No. 1 Dj will perfrom at the 25th annual Ragga Muffins Diego, Santa Cruz and San 10 list, but more importantly behind.” those who are forgotten or Ticket prices range from unknown. $44-55. For more informa- Some of the other per- tion, log on to raggamuf- formers include Gregory finsfestival.com. FEB R U A R Y 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 MOVIES [email protected] 4 THE BUZZ ‘PINK PANTHER’ A BIG HIT WITH KIDS

By Kevin Rogers own name and crack been cast for this Daily Titan Staff Writer the case. role and done at In this prequel to the original For a 10-year- least as bad a 1967 Pink Panther f film,ilm, t thehe old child, The Pink job as she did, brilliant Steve Martin stars as Panther is perfect. or maybe even Inspector Jacques Clouseau, a The story is easy to better. dimwitted French police officer follow and the com- It seemed as if who is assigned to solve the edy consists of many her purpose was murder of a famed soccer coach slapstick moments. to look beautiful and recover the beloved Pink Martin’s character in every scene Panther diamond. seemed too dumb to she was in, and Also starring are Kevin Kline be believed, and was that she did as the arrogant Chief Inspector completely oblivi- admirably. Dreyfus and Beyonce Knowles ous to everything The Pink as the sexy pop star Xania. around him. Some Panther may In this feature, Inspector parts were pretty lose an older Dreyfus uses Clouseau as the funny and Martin did audiences’ inter- detective in the murder case a decent job making est very quickly, – knowing he’s dumb – to dis- the audience laugh at but on a good tract the media so Dreyfus can various moments of note, if you have solve the case himself and win the film., but it was little brothers the Medal of Honor. Along the rare. and sisters and way, though, Clouseau uses his Knowles’ charac- they’re bored, odd tactics and pride to dig up ter wasn’t much of a take them to see clues and interrogate suspects, stretch from her real people run into unknowingly solving pieces of life: she plays a pop Photo provided by Columbia Pictures things in The the crime. singer. Pink Panther… and Clouseau ultimately must Her character’s romantical- coach, making her a suspect mance was very dry. make sure you go dur- clash with Dreyfus to save his ly tied to the murdered soccer in the case. Knowles’ perfor- Any beautiful woman could have ing matinee. GOLDEN BOY TURNS MOBSTER ‘FIREWALL’ LACKS

lovely up-and-coming actress. ultimately intrigued her. FIRE POWER By Lauren Padilla She adds special electricity She definitely hit the spot By Paolo Andres villain who blackmails Jack. Cox Daily Titan Staff Writer to the match between her and with this thriller: in the film Daily Titan Staff Writer then forces Jack to betray his own Walker. She also added a very she was faced with a decision company and steal $100 million Paul Walker stars in the gritty, real maturity to the onscreen rela- between eliminating evil and Harrison Ford should never dollars from the bank. Bettany’s fast-paced drama Running Scared tionship. Their coupling helped committing murder. have left the ‘80s and the ‘90s. performance was sufficient to cre- directed by Wayne Kramer. It Walker to evolve from self- The film will leave you With each passing year, he con- ate a push-and-pull effect. involves a grunt level mobster, declared “golden boy” to low- clenching your seat. tinues to lose whatever sense of You want to hate him because of played by Walker, who loses a level mobster before the audi- It’s not predictable in any way acting ability and smooth appeal his heartlessness, but you like him gun he was supposed to dispose ence’s eyes. and adds many new thrills to he brought to the silver screen in because of his amiable appeal. of. For Walker and Farmiga, a plot that hasn’t been done his heyday. Ford’s delivery seems stiff and The film follows him through sparks flew beyond the screen. before. In Firewall, Ford returns to his bored. Actors are known for their the obstacle-laden, action-filled Walker said Farmiga was awe- “It’s like a twisted fairytale, tried-but-not-always-true formula ability to emote, but Ford seems path he must travel to get the gun some, unreal and a total keeper. complete with pimps, prosti- of a man trying to save his fam- to be adamant about keeping a back and save his family. Walker might be excited to tutes, druggies and pedophiles,” ily. frown Despite the predictable “Now that I’ve done a role hear what Farmiga had to say Kramer said. Instead of recapturing the plane happy ending, Ford still manages like this I don’t want to go any about the movie’s sex scenes. He said the concept was kind from a gang of terrorists (Air ForceForce to don the hard-earned frown even other way,” Walker said. He said “The sex scenes jump out at of subconscious at first and One, 1997), or foiling an assassi- after the inevitable rescue of his although he has never had a role you, they’re so real and full of developed rapidly as the film nation from an IRA fringe group family. like this, he has always wanted to passion. Believe me, sex isn’t progressed. (Patriot Games, 1992), Ford plays With all his character’s wealth make this kind of movie. always like that…but it’s obvi- Kramer said he enjoyed the Jack Stanfield, a Seattle security and success – not to mention Walker has previously starred ous that the sex had to be filmed graphic violence the movie executive who is forced to rob his beautiful wife played by Virginia in Fast and Furious and Into the in that way,” Farmiga said. “How exhibits and that the violence own bank by a group of crimi- Madsen – can’t Ford turn that Blue. else could one keep a husband was interntionally shocking. nals who have taken his family frown upside down? “I was worried that I might who looks like Paul?” That the audience should want hostage. Overall, Ford’s lost his appeal. not get the part because my past The movie’s chaotic, jump- to close its eyes and look away. Now it’s up to him to foil the Hollywood has deemed this once roles have kind of labeled me as out-at-you nature seemed to also Overall, the combination of plan of the ruthless hoodlums and glorious actor to the shame of a pretty boy, but Wayne [Kramer] grab the actress as a movie unlike Walker, Farmiga and Kramer save his family in the process. movie mediocrity, and Ford seems saw past that. He knew how bad I the typical. make a wonderfully heart-rac- The movie adds a charming but know it. If viewers hope to watch wanted this,” Walker said. “I felt a tremendous angst, it ing, panic-driven journey. cold-blooded criminal boss whose him in the great action/adventure Vera Farmiga (The Manchurian was wonderfully odd and bold,” Audiences will definitely feel sole purpose is to add a suave aura he once had, stick to the clas- Candidate and Down to the Bone), Farmiga said. the angst. This movie is far from appeal to movie bad guys. Paul sics. At least there, viewers can who plays Walker’s wife, is a She said it horrified her, which anything done before. Bettany plays Bill Cox, a British see him smile. FEB R U A R Y 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 ARTS [email protected] THE BUZZ 5 CSUF STUDENT REACHES FOR STARS

By Lisa Chung She screamed, the crowd ning of the first year, eliminating Daily Titan Staff Writer applauded, and it continued from those without much prior experi- there. From that day forward, ence. she was known as “Little Ethel,” Currently, Friedman is in her llison Friedman’s after the woman that would come junior year at CSUF. Freidman mother said she was to be her Broadway idol: Ethel said she’s having a blast in the “the kid that never Merman. theater department. A needed a micro- Friedman had the need to use After graduation she hopes to phone.” her big voice in a big way. be performing, but she also has a From the earliest of ages, She originally came to CSUF heart for kids. Friedman – a 21-year-old Cal “I love teaching music State Fullerton theater major to kids,” Friedman said, – has had a loud voice and who speaks enthusiasti- dreams of becoming a singer. “... I continue to teach cally of the camp that This semester she will be she works at. adding to the school’s theater the kids that really She said the camp department by playing the role lasts three weeks and at of Louella in the play “The the end the kids have a Diviners.” have a passion for performance. Directed by Patrick Pearson, But it doesn’t end a CSUF grad student, the play singing” there. will be the first show in the new “After the camp ends, Hallberg Theatre. I continue teaching the “The Diviners” is about a 17- ALLISON FRIEDMAN kids that really have a year-old boy who suffers from a Fullerton Student passion for singing,” variety of mental and emotional she said. problems. “The Diviners” runs Friedman’s plays the role of in hopes of studying voice, but at Fullerton’s Hallberg Theatre Louella, the wife of the farmer choose an emphasis in acting by April 4 through the 30th. Tickets the boy lives with. default. are $9, or $8 with the advance Friedman said the role is Friedman said the teachers in Titan discount. interesting and challenging Fullerton’s theater program are because her character is what phenomenal, and speaks kindly she described as negative. of the unique theater program of Of equal interest is the story the school. of how Friedman overcame chal- As a part of CSUF’s theater lenges and got to this point. arts program, students spend Growing up in Thousand their first two years studying the Oaks, she displayed a desire for basics of performance. the stage at an early age. At the end of their second Her mother, Ellen, who’s also year they have the opportunity to very involved in musical theater, audition for the program. remembers Allison’s first birth- Photo provided by Allison Friedman At most other schools, the day party. auditions take place at the begin- FEBRUARY 16 , 2 0 0 6 MISC. [email protected] 6 THE BUZZ THE MUSIC SCOOP Belle & Sebastian’s version even has some demos and album is Let’s Dance, but I’ve got NINTH INNOVATIVETIVE By Jimmy Stroup “Without You” in Spanish…. Son a sick thing for ‘80s music. Daily Titan Staff Writer of Schmilsson would be an appro- (4) by Elvis priate place to move to next, if this Costello. On this one, I’m biased By Sara Havlena The real band was formed turns you on. – Elvis is king, after all. In the Daily Titan Staff Writer in 1996 in an all night café in Let’s begin this way: I think most Glasgow, Scotland, and is made of the music coming out today is (2) Joe’s Garage by Frank world of Jimmy, there are none Zappa. A not-too-delicate render- greater. I’ve seen him half a dozen The best up of five to seven members crap. The occasional group breaks depending on the weather and my “no new stuff” rule, but mostly ing of the near future through the times; have every album on vinyl way to eyes of Zappa as social commenta- and CD. I’ve even got a Costello describe Belle other things, or so says their Web it’s crap. I’m not trying to offend site. you (because I know you think you tor, Joe’s Garage is a ballad of an mouse pad (and I’m not ashamed & Sebastian’s album, telling the story of a world to admit it). This is the first album newest release, They released their first album, like the crap I’m referring to), but Tigermilk in which censorship rules and in a string that places him among The Life in the United Kingdom it’s only fair you know where I’m the same year. coming from. The goal here is that music is outlawed. Fairly criticized the greatest Britain Pursuit, is as a as misogynistic, it is nonetheless ever produced. Some might not happy-go-lucky album that uses It eventually led their first you make more informed choices United States tour two years later. at Tower or Amoeba or iTunes or really funny and very poignant. As find this album rough enough – if the “f” word frequently. A Clockwork Orange is a warning, that’s your worry, start at Trust. One minute it makes you Since then, they’ve been an wherever you shop for music. I’m independent favorite among radio here to help. so is Joe’s Garage (only less vio- Whatever your pleasure, Elvis will smile and bob your head with the lent). As I’ve noticed with a lot of deliver. His recent stuff is aces, too: music, the next you are seriously stations and audiences throughout So, as your complete stranger the U.S. and self-appointed musical consi- Zappa , the beginning is hot The new-ish The Delivery Man is thinking about life. and engaging, and the end seems his best album in 10 years. Their sound is a mix of a mod- Belle & Sebastian prove they gliere, here are a few albums you can remain creative after nine should check out on your way to labored. Still, the message and the (5) Something/Anything by Todd ern day Simon and Garfunkel music of Acts I and II make up for Rundgren. Rundgren’s only truly and Peter, Paul and Mary, but albums. becoming more musically diverse. They constantly try to find ways Hopefully, listening to these choice the lukewarm Act III (though “A commercial album (and it’s still with more rock and electric pia- Little Green Rosetta” always aims not super accessible), the double nos. to be innovative but still keep to albums will get you out of the the original sound they’ve had for realm of the popular and, if we’re to please). If this is your flavor, Something/Anything features the From the opening notes of the try also Apostrophe and Overnight ultra-popular “Hello It’s Me,” first song, “Act of the Apostle,” almost 10 years. lucky, get you to stop listening The band also shows their devo- to that horrible crap you’ve got Sensation. entering it into the need-to-own until their final song, the band (3) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy category. “Marlene,” “It Wouldn’t keeps you interested and enter- tion to fans by including seven turned up now. pages of answers to fan questions (1) Nilsson Shmilsson by Harry Stardust and the Spiders from Have Made Any Difference” and tained. Mars by David Bowie. Probably “The Torch Song” are equally The music ranges from a in the album jacket. Nilsson. Truly, his greatest album They also have a feature on by any measuring stick you’d like an album you are familiar with, the great in composition and manner. peppy folk rock sound on songs invention of the alien Ziggy Stardust Plus, the album has off-again, on- like “For the Price of a Cup of their Web site that allows fans to to use. Every track is a gem. Very ask specific members questions few albums can say that every channeled by Bowie changed the again commentary by Rundgren, Tea” to a slower feel on way people wrote, marketed and making it more fun than any of certain songs, like “Mornington via email. song could have been a number The best songs on the album one hit, and this one can – easily. performed their albums. Not as that crap you’re still listening to. Crescent.” cohesive as a Pink Floyd album, My favorite track is the last on The band uses many differ- are the extra happy “Be Myself The crowd pleasing “Coconut” has Completely,” and the aptly titled become a drinking song almost on Ziggy is a loosely bound album the second disc entitled, “Slut.” ent instruments, including piano, in the manner of the Beatles’ Sgt. Rundgren is an acquired taste. If saxophone, bassoon, trombone, “.” par with Buffet’s “Why Don’t We The lyrics are often silly, but Get Drunk and Screw” (though Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. you like this, you may move on to novelty instruments and other My favorite track is “Hang on to Todd oorr Runt: The Ballad of Todd things that get hit, according to if you listen closely they have a more subtle), and the unforgetta- much deeper meaning to them. ble “Without You” rivals the great Yourself,” which begins the ramp Rundgren, but I won’t be offended their Web site. into the end with “Rock ‘N’ Roll if you don’t like it. The band’s lead singer and Belle & Sebastian’s latest songs of anguish and loss that release has lived up to their previ- have ever been recorded. I can’t Suicide,” where the alien rocker That’s it for this week. See you is Stuart Murdoch, Ziggy departs this world of pain next time unless the Daily Titan, but most of the other members ous successes and should please say enough good things about this their long-time fans while also album. Just go buy it. The newest and woe. My next great Bowie you know, fires me. join in to sing on many of the songs. gaining them some new ones. OLYMPICS: CHEAP FUN FOR 16 DAYS By Jackie Kimmel Daily Titan Columnist For those of you who enjoy trying new activities or expand- ing your everyday entertain- ment options, this week I have a simple stay-at-home remedy for boredom. However, this option can only be used between now and February 26. If you haven’t already figured it out by the date, I am referring to tuning in to watch the 2006 winter Olympics. Let’s face it; sports bring SEE OLYMPIC = PAGE 7 FEBRUARY 16 , 2 0 0 6 MISC. [email protected] THE BUZZ 7 OLYMPIC skater Sasha Cohen. MAKE OLD TRENDS NEW AGAIN FROM PAGEAGE 6 Also, if you want to see a sport that takes serious nerve (4) The basic trouser might be control watch bobsledding. By Lauren Padilla to the curb. Boots are still very a little to stuffy for spring, but a If you cannot get enough of Daily Titan Staff Writer much in this season, especially people together. simple cut can give it a whole new the Olympics I have another wedged ones. They can easily be Students and faculty support season of life. Get your trousers entertaining idea, you could take So, spring’s around the corner carried into spring by throwing their school team, citizens sup- hemmed to a long boy short. It a trip down Olympic memory and you have a closet full of on a cute sundress or some other port their national team and will be a perfect complement to lane and rent two of the most fall clothes. You want to buy a very feminine piece. Spring is all we as Americans come together spring’s very soft and billowy popular winter Olympic related new wardrobe but hello! You are about the femininity, but boots every two or four years (depend- blouses, or the right splash of life movies “Cool Runnings” and a college student. You already throw some flare to the season. ing on the season) to support to a too stuffy Victorian blouse. “Miracle.” spent way too much of your pay- Note: Please refrain from trying our team of American athletes. Cropped is in, whether it be pants, “Cool Runnings” is the true check last season, but how can to update cowboy boots, I’m sorry Not to mention it is always shorts or blazers. story of the first Jamaican bob- you transform your so-last-season to say but they are “Newlyweds” heart provoking to watch as the (5) The button-down sweater, sled team, and “Miracle” is the wardrobe into something very in status, as in so over. running of the torch tradition is yes it kept you warm but it’s win- true story of how the American season? Don’t worry it is very (3) The basic long sleeve tee carried out. ter wonderland appeal has evolved Men’s Hockey team beat the simple, and you won’t need a can still be very pretty under a Nothing’s better then spend- to more grandma-like attire. Don’t four-time Russian gold medal- trash can…well at least not a dress. The dress will make it more ing a couple of hours each day worry; it can be saved. Throw it ists in 1980. very big one. You can salvage a feminine and soft, while the t-shirt watching our team earn global over a silky and bright shirt, any- Who knows, you may become majority of your fall pieces by can make an over the top dress bragging rights by winning as thing that will highly contrast it. addicted to the Olympics or a just accessorizing them a little dif- that more casual. You’ll end up many medals as possible. Throwing it over a mini or a shift specific sporting event. ferently and matching them with looking like a very girly and down However, if you choose to dress will quickly take you from I did four years ago when I some current season pieces. to earth chick. It will also keep watch the games keep in mind grandma to goddess. A thin belt became infatuated with short Here’s five fall pieces to get you warm on those days when that you may become ill-tem- cinched to make an empire waist track speed skating. you started. you realize spring does not always pered and feel the urge to throw will also update this classic. something at the television if So for those who wish to (1) The gypsy skirt can easily equal summer’s warm weather. the results do not come out in take a sporting leap of faith be updated and worn as a dress. your favor. and watch this year, hopefully Add a wide belt to create an Just know that the athletes I’ll see you at Off Campus Pub empire waist and throw on some are doing their best and not all cheering for the red, white and flirty wedges. You will go from entrants can be gold medalists. blue! frumpy fall gypsy to flirty spring This year’s top athletes to For more information siren. watch are: Alpine skier Bode on event times, athlete profiles (2) Wedges and sandals are Miller; short track speed skater and teams visit www.nbcolym- definitely a staple in spring, but Apolo Anton Ohno; and figure pic.com you don’t have to kick your boots FEB R U A R Y 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 THE BACK PAGE [email protected] 8 THE BUZZ JEM WAS ‘TRULY OUTRAGEOUS’

pink-haired musical diva, Jem. touch her special red star earrings By Elizabeth Simoes Jem didn’t work alone. She and call out to Synergy, the magi- Daily Titan Staff Writer had her band the Holograms to cal power behind the transforma- match her musical talents, fashion tion. This allowed her to turn into Big hair and bright colors. trends and outrageous hair colors. a hologram of another person, ani- These tokens of the ‘80’s were The members of her band were mal or object, or to create a holo- seen in the animated cartoon series Kimber, the redheaded keyboard gram as a distraction in order to “Jem.” player; Aja, the bass player with escape the harm headed her way. First airing in 1985, “Jem” was blue hair; and Shana, the black Despite all of the Misfits’ mischief a hit with many young girls across drummer with purple hair. and antics, goodness always pre- the country. With an upbeat song Despite winning awards and vailed and Jem and the Holograms related to that day’s message in having No. 1 hit songs on the got the last laugh. every installment of the series, series, Jem and the Holograms The success of the series “Jem” was a true mixture of fun remained kind and generous spawned “Jem” dolls, VHS tapes and magic. while they lived at the Starlight of selected episodes and books. The show chronicles the lives of Foundation and helped young Even after the duration of the rock star, do-gooder Jem and her girls. show, there remains a legion of counterpart Jerrica Benton. Jerrica Jem and the Holograms, with devout “Jem” fans. Generations of was the owner of the Starlight their hearts of gold, taught a valu- new fans are becoming addicted Foundation, an organization that able lesson or reinforced morals in to the series while now grown up took in young foster girls. She was each episode. Photo provided by TriTripod.com fans can be spotted wearing “Jem” also the owner of Starlight Music, There was one thing that had led by the green-haired Pizzazz. The Misfits and their bad T-shirts on the street. The series Jem’s . the ability to ruin Jem and the Pizzazz, in her leopard print manager, Eric, did everything in was recently released on DVD. When she put on a magical pair Holograms’ picture perfect life- attired always tried to conjure up their power to ruin Jem and the Just as the infectious theme of red star-shaped earrings, how- style: their archenemies the some nasty plot to destroy the suc- Holograms because they were song said at the beginning of each ever, Jerrica transformed from a Misfits. cess or good name of Jem and the jealous of their popularity and suc- episode, “Jem” was “truly outra- blonde business executive into the The Misfits were a rival band Holograms. cess with music. Jem often had to geous.”