Among the top one hundred songs from iTunes, there are few female singers that actually impress the critics. Vocalists run the gamut from Miley Cyrus, who is just another product of the Disney trademark, Taylor Swift high school country star extraordinaire, and beyond Beyonce, the voice that has rocked our generation. But there is one female artist who really is a musical genius. At age 11 she had a spot reserved for her at Julliard School of Music in New York City. Her debut song “Just Dance” still is pumping threw the club scenes through out our country, and yes, if you guessed Lady Gaga then you are correct.

It’s eighty-six weeks and counting down until the end of the world. Will you be prepared? Do you need to be? It seems that as the year 2012 draws nearer, the hype about “the end of the world” is everywhere. Some shrug off the forecast as silly and insignificant, while others feel nearly hysterical as they await impending doom. But where does the prophecy stem from, and is there any validity to it?

Valentine’s Day is a romantic comedy designed for all ages. The all-star cast includes popular young stars like Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner, while distinguished actresses like Julia Roberts and Kathy Bates bring experience to the mix. The plot follows each of the characters through the twists and turns of their Valentine’s Day. The movie’s main character is Reed Bennett (Ashton Kutcher), a likeable florist who proposes to his girlfriend (Jessica Alba) on Valentine’s Day morning. The fact that everyone is surprised by her acceptance doesn’t bode well for their relationship.

This year’s People’s Choice Awards was full of celebrities, surprises, and fun. Hosted by Queen Latifa, there were 16 awards given out. One of the big winners was Sandra Bullock. She and the rest of The Proposal cast won Favorite Comedy Movie. The Proposal over shadowed The Hangover, 17 Again, Bride Wars and He’s Just Not That Into You. Bullock also won Favorite Movie Actress for her performance in The Blindside, beating out Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Stewart, and Anne Hathaway.

Although not a new thing, the music of our time seems more “inappropriate” than that of the past. Freedom of speech basically allows anything to be put out as media that subconsciously affects all of us. Despite the defensiveness we all take to our music and lifestyles, many can see, or admit a direct relationship between them. My opinion of music today is not that it is bad to listen to, just that listeners should be aware of the music’s meanings, and not let the music’s message be louder than their own.