Blog Posts by Wendy Geller

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Like it or hate it, everyone is talking about Brad Paisley's duet with LL Cool J, "Accidental Racist"--and, there's no better proof of the ballad's current pop-culture weight than the fact that it was parodied on Saturday Night Live over the weekend.

The skit took wicked aim at Paisley's statement-making song, which many are calling an over-simplified, disingenuous take on racial relations. Jason Sudeikis played Paisley, while Kenan Thompson took on the role of LL--both with appropriate headgear, of course.

Chi Cheng in 2007 (Photo: Shirlaine Forrest)Musician Chi Cheng, best known as the bassist for platinum-selling rock band Deftones, died on Saturday according to a statement from his family. No official cause of death has been announced. He was 42.

On the website OneLoveForChi.com, Cheng's mother wrote a letter to fans, explaining that Cheng had been taken to the emergency room early Saturday morning. "At 3 am today his heart just suddenly stopped," she said. "He left this world with me singing songs he liked in his ear."

Cheng had been in a state of semi-consciousness at the time of his death, due to serious injuries sustained as a result of a 2008 car accident. He was initially left comatose after the crash, but had been slowly improving in recovery, regaining some physical function and attempting to communicate. The site OneLoveForChi.com had been established to inform fans of his progress, as well as help with his considerable medical expenses.

If, like 1.5 billion other people out there, you loved all the characters in Psy's breakout smash "Gangnam Style"--here's some welcome news. Most of them are back in his new video for follow-up single "Gentleman"!

Yep, the pelvic-thrusting dude in the elevator, the hipster in the yellow suit, and the hordes of "sexy ladies" in skimpy workout gear are all back for the new clip. No need to look closely--they're all holding starring roles yet again. Alas, the little boy with the amazing moves on the playground isn't present, nor is the stable of horses, but Psy adds a few new fun faces that should make up for the omissions.

Also notable is the new dance that accompanies the song. Just as the "horse dance" became an instant craze (even Madonna deigned to perform it), the "arrogant dance" is sure to catch on quickly as well. Although this particular set of moves doesn't seem to be quite as aerobic as the horse dance, it does require a hip-shaking swagger, plus a big dose of attitude.

Psy (Photo: Francois G. Durand)Talk about a hard act to follow: Korean rapper Psy broke the billion mark on YouTube in 2012 with his viral smash "Gangnam Style." Now, he's finally taken the plunge and introduced his follow-up, a single called "Gentleman" which was released globally Friday.

Psy's original intent was to debut the song in his native South Korea, and then the rest of the world a day later. But he isn't known as the "King of YouTube" for nothing--the song was leaked and spread faster than one could say "Oppa."

Going to Coachella 2013? The folks at Funny Or Die want to make sure you're well-prepared for what some consider the endurance experience of all music festivals out there. To wit, they've created a video that pokes fun at everything that defines the California phenomenon.

The clip starts out with four hardy would-be foot soldiers attending "Coachella Bootcamp"--but instead of push-ups and planks, they're tested on various very important areas that all self-respecting festival attendees should be familiar with...and that real veteran Coachella attendees will no doubt find hysterical.

Every artist in Nashville comes to town with a story to tell--but Jaida Dreyer has a particularly interesting one of her own. The blond newcomer, who originally came to town to be a songwriter but has since evolved into a seasoned performer, found her way into her career via a thorny road worthy of a ballad in itself.

The Canadian-born Dreyer, whose parents split up when she was 12, found herself leading a nomadic life with her mom--living in seven states by the time she turned 18. Throughout this, she pursued her first love: Showing horses competitively, an interest she'd cultivated since she was a very small child.

Fresh off her appearance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards, Kelly Clarkson hopped over to Los Angeles to film a new video on Tuesday. The superstar showed up on set with a conservative outfit, fiance Brandon Blackwood…and a mysterious constellation of black dots on her face.

Clarkson on set (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)

Clearly the spots must have some correlation to her misfit anthem, "People Like Us," which is the song she's creating the clip for. What exactly this connection is--we'll just have to wait and see. Black dots are often used as marking tools to create special effects in film, so chances are there will be some tinkering with Clarkson's appearance in the finished product.

Demi Lovato is at it again with that freaky body-paint thing she's been working lately. First, the singer teased her upcoming album cover, which showed her layered with silver glitter. Now, her new video for first single "Heart Attack" has her playing with paints again.

This time, Lovato's hands are coated with a pitch-black substance--a striking look contrasting with her all-white outfit, starkly pulled-back hair, and clean backdrop.

The 20-year-old ultimately wipes her inky hands all over her shirt, creating yet another visually stunning scenario.