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Photo Post: My Beyonce Experience

Sarah Conley — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:09:22 EDT

Last night around 10:30pm, my friend Craig (shaking & crying, at left) offered me the opportunity to go with him to see Beyonce on GMA this morning. The catch? I had to meet him at 5:30am. In a completely absurd turn of events, I decided to take him up on his offer.

To be fair, I'm not the biggest Beyonce fan, but of course I like a few of her songs, so I was excited to see her perform. If I had to measure myself against the fans that waited since 4:30 pm yesterday, I'd say I was in the lower 10%. After watching her epic set (which could be seen on GMA this morning & will re-air with an extended concern on 7/4), I admit that I'm a believer. The woman's got talent.

Check out my photos from the show below - admittedly Beyonce is incredibly easy to photograph, since she's so gosh darn beautiful. Her neon yellow knit dress (and later the same dress, in black) worked so well against the graphic backdrop and that hair. That hair!

If you also enjoy pictures of celebrities making awkward faces, check out my Tumblr. I'm posting outtakes of my photos, including some truly hilarious moments. Seriously, someone needs to make gifts out of these.

Let Beyonce's smiling face invite you in....

Watch This Now: Lady Gaga's Judas Video

Sarah Conley — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:57:50 EDT

Oh.....Lady Gaga. Recently, a friend (who shall remain nameless to protect her from any stan backlash) asked "Are you over Gaga?". I'd recently been asking myself this very same question. Do I think she seems like a pretty cool gal? Sure. Do I respect and admire her ability to not die in towering heels? Absolutely. Do I wish that she'd give the schtick (and her body) a break? 100%.

But of course, Gaga is riding the Madonna-clone money train until she runs out of track - and who knows. Even then she's likely to sprout wings and find a way to fly. In the just-released video for Judas, Gaga mirrors yet another Madonna tactic: offending ethnic and religious groups. What's a sustained pop career without Jesus references?

Of course the video is visually stunning (I wouldn't expect anything less) and the makeup is pretty fantastic, but I'm really interested to see all of the groups that rise to protest this video. However, for the record, I do want a lipstick gun of my very own.

What are your thoughts on the Judas video?

Watch This Now: Lenka's My Heart Skips A Beat

Sarah Conley — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:05:38 EDT

Best known for her hit single "The Show", Australian sometimes actress & singer Lenka is back with "My Heart Skips A Beat", another adorable, sweet and catchy tune. The song is the lead single off her albm Two, released in early April. For me, Lenka is what like Lily Allen's more angelic younger sister. Still sassy, but full of hearts instead of four letter words. Enjoy!

Watch This Now: Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Wreckless on Hoppus On Music Tonight

Sarah Conley — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:59:31 EDT

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the performance taping of The Pretty Reckless for FUSE TV's Hoppus On Music. I've listened to the band's album, Light Me Up, several times and I must admit that I'm very impressed with frontwoman Taylor Momsen's vocal abilities. Say what you will about her wardrobe choices (or lack thereof), but the look translates perfectly on stages as she writhes around singing about love and loss.

Tune in to FUSE TV's Hoppus On Music tonight at 11pm EST (or the rebroadcast on Sunday at 11pm EST) to see Momsen and The Pretty Reckless perform "Make Me Wanna Die" and "Just Tonight". If you like what you hear from Gossip Girl's Little J, I highly recommend checking out the track "You", where you get to hear what Momsen's vocals are really capable of. I promise that you wont be disappointed.

FUSE TV is on DirecTV channel 339; cable subscribers can check local listings at Fuse.tv.

Photo by: Angela Cranford/MSG Photos

In Case You Missed It: Lady Gaga's Born This Way Video

Sarah Conley — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:24:34 EST

My (New) Blogging Best Friend: Acoustic Research's ARS2i Sound Dock

Sarah Conley — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:21:48 EST

Over the years, I've owned a lot of phones, computers, music players & various accessories that are supposed to make my life more enjoyable by promising to fulfill all of my entertainment needs. So many products, so many promises, so little delivery. Over the past few months, my working style has been in transition as my priorities are evolving. I'm spending as much time at home as I am running around the city and setting up "office hours" at a nearby coffee shop between appointments. These changes have necessitated that I not only adapt my mobile technology, but my home systems as well. That's when I discovered the Acoustic Research ARS2i Sound Dock - things have been much happier ever since.

What I LOVE about this device is that it is capable of so much more than it looks - a hidden gem. In addition to playing music from your iPod/iPhone, you can also connect additional devices through auxiliary input. For me, this means blogging in bed while listening to music or falling asleep while catching up on my favorite tv shows. As an added bonus, the ARS2i can also charge my iPhone, comes with a handy remote, has a built in handle and is complete with a backup battery.

There are similar products on the market (and have been for a couple of years), but after reading product reviews, I was always hesitant to buy them. The majority of complaints were about poor sound quality. To ensure that this product would not be one I would become disappointed in, I put it through an array of tests - from movies where things blow up to music engineered to make you feel the bass in places you never imagined. The speakers didn't fail and continue to impress.

If you don't have a blogger on your list this year, there are many others who would enjoy the ARS2i. In fact, I'm considering getting one for my mom - just don't tell her ;).

Summer Soundtrack: Cazwell - Ice Cream Truck

Sarah Conley — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:48:09 EDT

Aaah....the inevitable end of summer. With Labor Day looming, it's almost time to abandon the cheeky pop songs we've grown to love. Cazwell's Ice Cream Truck is the final farewell to what has been a glorious summer. "Okay!"

Summer Soundtrack: Marina & The Diamonds - Oh No!

Sarah Conley — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT

From the debut album The Family Jewels.

Summer Soundtrack: Heather Park - Trust You

Sarah Conley — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:20:03 EDT

Heather Park, "Trust You", live at Shrine.

Summer Soundtrack: Florence + The Machine - The Dog Days Are Over

Sarah Conley — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT

From the album Lungs.