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What to Download: New Music on iTunes

BuzzSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:30:47 PST

Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So I take a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. It's a pretty light week for new releases, but in addition to the picks below, you can also snag a new collection from Ghostface Killah and the soundtrack to Revolutionary Road. Here are today's selections:

Whoa, "Womanizer": If Britney Spears's "Womanizer" is always stuck in your head, you might want to consider picking up a remix EP that's out on iTunes today. The EP includes five different versions of the song, including some that are very club-y and others that are almost dreamy. At first listen, I most enjoy the Kaskade mix, and I couldn't help but bob my head during the Benny Benassi mix.

The greatest gift of all: If you enjoyed Stephen Colbert's tongue-in-cheek take on the holiday special, then you might want to get yourself over to iTunes this week, where Colbert's "Another Christmas Song" is free this week. The opening song from the special is old-fashioned and jazzy but with a good dose of holiday sarcasm mixed in ("The manger’s on fire/The holly’s a-glow/Hear the baby Jesus cryin’ ho ho ho").

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read more. Time to pretend: The Pretenders get credit for longevity (and the enduring coolness of lead singer Chrissie Hynde), and I'm curious to hear them reflect on their career and new album in this new iTunes Originals recording. The release is a mix of interview clips and intimate recordings, including new versions of tracks from this year's Break Up the Concrete and classics like "Talk of the Town." You have to buy the whole thing to hear the interview clips, but each song is available separately.

Fave Workout Song From 2008

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 PST

For me, listening to music is essential when exercising, and it looks like FitSugar readers feel the same way. A couple of weeks ago I asked you to pick your Favorite Workout Song From 2008 and the votes are in. The winner is "Womanizer" by 2008's comeback kid, Britney Spears. I agree that this song has some serious beat and snappy lyrics that make you want to get up and move. Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music" was a close second though. Both these songs are in my latest running playlist, and they definitely inspire me to kick it up a notch!

Britney vs. Lily: Whose "Womanizer" Is Best?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:30:20 PST

It certainly doesn't take long for a song to get covered these days! It's only been a few weeks since we first heard Britney Spears's "Womanizer," and British star Lily Allen has just released her own, slightly slowed down version.

I was actually surprised by how faithful Allen's version (which apparently has gotten her in a bunch of trouble with her record label!) is to the original - a few fewer vocal effects, maybe, and a little more downbeat, sort of "Lily Allen sings 'Womanizer' in a piano bar." I could see myself listening to it, but at the same time, there's just that special Britney energy to the original. Take a listen to both versions and let me know: Which "Womanizer" wins?

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Britney's "Womanizer" Performance - Love It or Leave It?

PopSugar — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:35:30 PST

Britney performed "Womanizer" at the 2008 Bambi Awards on Thursday in Germany. It's the first big act in her upcoming promotional tour for her new album that comes out on Tuesday, which is also her birthday. It's a big week for Britney who also has her MTV documentary on Sunday, which should give us an inside look on how she prepared for this comeback. We've seen her training in the dance studio a lot so tell us, do you like her first "Womanizer" performance? Love it or Leave it?

Britney Spears "Womanizer" Video - Love It or Leave It?

Molly — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:16:41 PDT

Here it is, the video for Britney Spears's new single "Womanizer," which premiered tonight on 20/20. As expected there are lots of different looks in the video including a naked Britney Spears in a sauna to go along with her catchy new tune. Check it out below and tell us - love it or leave it?

Are You Excited For Britney's "Womanizer" Video?

PopSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:00:30 PDT

Britney's new single, "Womanizer," is available on iTunes today, but we have a little preview clip of what's to come. The video will officially premiere this Friday on 20/20, and as expected, it looks like we're going to see a few Britney alter egos in addition to her typical blonde self. Most of you are already loving her new single, but are you excited for Britney's new video?

Britney Spears's Womanizer - Love It or Leave It?

PopSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:27:54 PDT

Britney Spears's single "Womanizer" is here! After a leaked clip you loved, followed by a short delay, we can finally hear Brit's newest song. We already got a peek at her new look for the music video she recently filmed and some details about the sexy choreography. But for now listen to the first single off the upcoming Circus and tell us - love it or leave it?

Tell Us "What Is Your Love End Game?" and Enter to Win the Ultimate Valentine's Date Package!

TresSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:16:14 PST

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Obama Compromises on Contraception

Annie Scudder — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:55 PST

Despite the fact that 99 percent of women who have ever had sex - religious or not - have used contraception, the Obama administration's decision to make birth control free under all employer health insurance packages has caused a controversy. Today, the White House announced that it will make a change to its new policy to accommodate religious institutions, such as Catholic hospitals and universities, who do not want to cover prescriptions like the pill. Under the compromise, religious employers would not have to offer free birth control. Rather, insurance companies themselves would have to provide free contraception to workers at religiously sponsored institutions if the worker requests it.

The original policy, similar to laws that already exist in states like California and Oregon, would have required groups affiliated with religious institutions, like hospitals, charities, and universities, to provide insurance plans that cover birth control for free. Churches themselves would be exempt. But some religions, like the Catholic Church, oppose all forms of birth control, and leaders, especially the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, put pressure on the White House to change course, threatening to make this a major campaign issue.

So far, it looks like the compromise has pleased both sides. Planned Parenthood's President Cecile Richards said it "does not compromise a woman's ability to access this critical birth control benefits," and Sister Carol Keehan, the president of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, says she is "pleased and grateful that the religious liberty and conscience protection needs of so many ministries that serve our country were appreciated."

Show True Love: Make Chocolate-Covered Chicharrones

Susannah Chen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:42:37 PST

Of all the crazy chocolates I've seen - among them, wasabi pea chocolate and soy-sauce-flavored Kit Kat - the most intriguing I tried was Xocolatl de David's Chicharrón Chocolate Bar. I loved the concept of crunchy mixed into smooth, savory blended with sweet, and yet I found myself wishing for more pork rind.

That's when I dreamt up my perfect chocolate snack: Chicharrónes, or deep-fried pig skins, halfway hand-dipped into semisweet chocolate. The result is simple perfection. Smoky, porky, cheese puff-like awesomeness commingled with just the right amount of smooth chocolate. Any omnivorous man (or woman) would be crazy not to love this. Get the recipe now.