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Janet Jackson Flash Mob Video, Photos L.A. 11-14-09

Shallow Nation — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:51:17 +0000

Here is the Janet Jackson Flash Mob video and photos from Nov. 14, 2009 in Los Angeles, at The Grove, in support of the forthcoming release of her compilation album, Number Ones on Nov. 17, her second greatest hits album. Fans gathered for a tribute and performed several of her signature hits including Rhythm Nation, If, and Miss You Much. The music superstar herself was present, observing from the balcony as seen in the picture above.

Her first greatest hits album ‘Design of a Decade: 1986-1996.’ The forthcoming album consists of 2-CDs with 34 tracks, including Scream, which she recorded with Michael Jackson as well as the new song Make Me, which pays homage to MJ in referencing one of his hit singles, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.” . Additional guest appearances include Busta Rhymes, Luther Vandross, BBD, Ralph Tresvant, Q-Tip, Nelly, Herb Alpert and Joni Mitchell.

She recently appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar as well as in a photo shoot and interview seen here: Janet’s First Words Since Brother’s Death

The video is below.

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Via Rap-Up.com

Grocery Store Musical Video: Improv Everywhere

Shallow Nation — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:54:09 +0000

Here is the Grocery Store Musical video by Improve Everywhere. It represents the latest project of the celebrated improvisational troupe. Watch as six actors begin singing about bringing various fruits together at a grocery store in Queens, New York, mingling with shoppers as hidden cameras recorded what unfolded.

Produced by Disposable Television with Director of Photography, TV Boy, the musical, which has already gone viral on YouTube is a follow-up to the popular and viral video success, Food Court Musical. The group Improv Everywhere was founded in 2001 by Charlie Todd.

More photos at Improv Everywhere: Grocery Store Musical The video is below.

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Via Mashable

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Oprah Black Eyed Peas Flash-Mob Video, Photos

Shallow Nation — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:38:35 +0000

Here are the Oprah Black Eyed Peas flash-mob video and photos, revealing a crowd of some 20,000 participating in a dance to the hip-hop group’s hit single I Gotta Feeling on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, as part of the party kicking off the 24th season of The Oprah Winfrey Show broadcast on September 10, 2009. The song is from the Black Eyed Peas fifth studio album, ‘The E.N.D.’ (The Energy Never Dies),

The event was produced by Michael Gracey, who also produced the T-Mobile flash mob dance at a Liverpool train station. However, this event, with the use of some 800 dancers along with the crowd of 20,000 is reportedly the largest such event to date. Planning of the event involved the use of local casting agencies to find dancers who where then taught the choreography. [Source: Oprah's Flash-Mob Style Dance]

Additionally, the crowd estimated at 20,000 joined in, creating a spectacular site indeed, as the Black Eyed Peas — Will.i.am, Fergie, Apl.de.ap and Taboo — sang altered lyrics of the song, which is presently No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, in celebration of the new season of Oprah’s show.

As the video below reveals, the event was a complete surprise to Oprah watches with amazement. She is heard saying, “That is so cool. That is the coolest thing ever. Chicago, I love you.”

Link: Oprah Black Eyed Peas Flash Mob Video

Oprah Black Eyed Peas Flash Mob Video, Photos

Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars Song 2 Video

Shallow Nation — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:21:42 +0000

Here is the Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars Song 2 video, lyrics and photos. The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada returns with a sequel to his viral video hit song and social media phenomena, confronting United Airlines and how the corporation failed to resolve and accept responsibility for breaking his Taylor guitar.

As spelled out so vividly in the original viral video which has had more than five million views on YouTube, Dave Caroll reveal the saga which ensued when he and his ECMA Award-winning band Sons of Maxwell flew to Nebraska for a gig in March 2008. He and his band were eyewitnesses via the window of his Taylor guitar, being thrown by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago.

Carroll had owned the guitar for more than 10 years and spent around $1,200 to have it repaired. United Airlines did not deny what happened, but neither did they compensate him for damages. The corporation had learned the hard way what happens when a customer’s legitimate complaint is not resolved. Hence the Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars video in which through the vivid song he wrote, he brought his plight worldwide attention and demonstrated the power and effectiveness of social media. [Source: Smashed guitar, YouTube song — United is listening now]

Eventually, as the Toronto Star reported, and United confirmed via its Twitter, the company donated $3,000 to the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz for music education for children, as Dave Carroll had requested the company make such a charitable donation. [Source: United Airlines gives to charity in guitar gaffe]

Here are the Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars lyrics. and here are the United Breaks Guitars Song 2 lyrics.

As was the original video the new Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars Song 2 Video was produced by Curve Productions Inc. of Halifax, Nova Scotia and stars all of the Sons of Maxwell band members along with a cast of approximately 100. On his official Web Site, the singer-songwriter guitarist discusses the “Song 2″ he wrote–which he characterizes as more “lighthearted” and involving his real life interactions with United employee Ms. Irlweg–as well as the production of the elaborate new video which included….

“…a broken guitar, an imitation broken guitar, a 40 foot high scissor lift, a limousine (complete with Secret Service agents), one genuine imitation space capsule, a space suit, a tuba, 3 suits of German Lederhosen, a canoe, one white panel van and a woman willing to wear tights and a big dollar sign.”

Source: United Breaks Guitars : Song 2

Photos: DaveCarrollMusic.com

See the both new video and the original video below.

Link: Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars Video (Original)

Link: Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars Song 2 Video

Dave Carroll United Breaks Guitars Song 2 Video lyrics pictures

Filipino Prisoners Dangerous Video

Shallow Nation — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:58:59 +0000

Here is the Filipino prisoners Dangerous Video. The Filipino inmates Dangerous video reveals the dance performance and Michael Jackson tribute which took place and was recorded on July 25, 2009 featuring the prisoners at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) which is located in Cebu, south of Manila, Philippines. It is their second MJ tribute video since the death of the King of Pop. The Filipino inmates rose to international notoriety when their 2007 Thriller viral video, became a YouTube sensation, revealing some 1,500 inmates performing the dance routine.

This new video, uploaded by the prison’s security consultant Byron Garcia, reveals the inmates dancing their choreographed routine to the signature Michael Jackson hit Dangerous from his 1991 album of the same title.

Watch the Filipino inmates Dangerous Video below.

Link: Filipino Prisoners Dangerous Video

Video via Daily Contributor

Filipino Prisoners Dangerous Video

Filipino Prison Thriller Video: Filipino Prison Michael Jackson Tribute Video 6-27-09

Shallow Nation — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:11:00 +0000

Here is the original Filipino Prison Thriller Video and the Filipino Prison Michael Jackson Tribute Video completed on June 27, 2009. Watch both videos here.

The remarkable video was by the same inmates who are globally known for their 2007 Thriller viral video, (featuring 1,500 inmates performing the famous dance routine) completed the new Filipino MJ tribute video in just ten hours after receiving word of the untimely death of The King of Pop, who died at age 50 on June 25, 2009. The Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) prison is located in Cebu, south of Manila, Philippines.

This time, the inmates dance to a medley of Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 signature hits including “I’ll Be There,” “Ben,” as well as the charity hit “We Are The World.” According to the Daily News, 700 spectators witnessed the performance and filming of the Filipino Prison Michael Jackson Tribute video.

“The inmates are still in grief after learning that their idol is already dead,” said prison security consultant Byron Garcia, who uploaded the original video, according to reports.

Source: Jailhouse tribute for Michael Jackson: Filipino prisoners reprise cellblock ‘Thriller’ dance

Before it was the Filipino prison Thriller video with more than 24 million views on YouTube, it was an exercise routine for the inmates created by choreographer Vince Rosales. In the aftermath of worldwide acclaim and recognition, the prisoners had been performing the routine for the public on the last Saturday of every month, and the untimely death of Michael Jackson occurred a day ahead of the scheduled performance. [Source: Cebu dancing inmates to perform ‘Thriller’ tribute for Jackson

The Filipino Prison Michael Jackson Tribute honors the legacy of the King of Pop. The 1982 Thriller album won eight Grammy Awards and is the best selling album in music history certified 28 times platinum by the RIAA. The music legend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and as a member of the Jackson 5. He had, throughout his career album and single sales exceeding 750 million.

Watch the original Filipino Prison Thriller Video and the Filipino Prison Michael Jackson Tribute Video 6-27-09 below.

Link: Filipino Prison Thriller Video

Link: Filipino Prison Michael Jackson Tribute Video

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Joe Jonas Single Ladies (Video)

Shallow Nation — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:51:34 +0000

Here is the Joe Jonas Single Ladies video. See the newest viral video from the Jonas Brothers and find out more about the latest news of the Jonas Brothers.

The new viral video, Joe Jonas Single Ladies reveals the Jonas Brothers’ band member joining the growing rank of people around the world who have doned a leotard and danced to the Beyonce hit Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).

One of the more notable parodies took place in London in support of Beyonce’s concert appearances later this year. See: Beyonce 100 Single Ladies Flash-Dance Piccadilly Circus London (Video)

The Joe Jonas Single Ladies video was a sure bet to become a viral video sensation, as it features him following in the pathway of others, including Justin Timberlake on Saturday Night Live, in a black leotard dancing to the entire song from beginning to end, after some initial prodding from brothers Nick and Kevin.

According to MTV News, the viral videos are part of the promotion of the Jonas Brothers’ highly anticipated highly anticipated fourth studio album, Lines Vines and Trying Times, is set for release on June 16, 2009 worldwide. They are also in the new musical comedy sitcom JONAS on the Disney Channel. They are on Twitter, on Facebook, and now, one of them, has joined the leotard clad Single Ladies army.

Photo credit: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O’Donald (U.S. Navy)

Most likely, leaving the leotard behind, Joe Jonas and the Jonas Brothers World tour kicks later this month with former American Idol Jordin Sparks and Honor Society as supporting acts. The highly anticipated tour kicks off June 20, 2009 in Dallas, Texas and runs through November. (Jonas Brothers Announce World Tour Dates)

Top photo: SassyPanda

Watch the Joe Jonas Single Ladies video below.

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Via Just Jared Jr

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