NEW LA ROUX: BULLETPROOF

After breaking into the music scene with her brilliant electro-track of the year "In For The Kill", La Roux is back with her follow-up "Bulletproof".

A mind blowing video! Check it out below;

FILM REVIEW: STAR TREK

Expect the "Trekkie's" number to rise. Significantly.

New to the "Trekkie" craze I had only known a little bit about "Star Trek". I had a picture in my mind of space-ships, funny uniforms, eccentric looking aliens, zany planets and your archetypal hero antics through and through. However, what I witnessed was far more than that, it really was "volcan" awesome. There was stellar acting, mind-blowing graphics and a massive ambit of action scenes.

J. J. Abrams promised a lot, yet he delivered. The movie was sheer power and aggressive from start to finish. I was gripped for the entire 126 minutes and even felt as though I was part of it. The film appeared well constructed, it was apparent that every detail had been carefully thought over and over again, something that has been lacking from many Blockbusters of late

The cast were in their element, Chris Pine's reinvention of James T. Kirk was everything it should have been. He captured the originals humor and arrogance whilst giving him a more complimentary, updated James Dean vibe. Zachary Quinto's take on Spock was unbelievably great and he gave a fresh dimension to the role which had been so very well portrayed in the original. In fact everyone was well cast and completely necessary, apart from Winona Ryder perhaps, really what was she doing there?

Without giving away the plot (you MUST see it!), the film delved into the unknown past of the original, central characters, without taking a painful length of time to do so. There was a great consistency and continuity of pace throughout the film, with only few slower parts to allow you to calm down and take it all in. The film ended before it should have, but this did not make the film imperfect, quite the opposite. It ends where the next film should and will start, ready for a new adventure, and ready to launch a new and much improved Star Trek.

Score: 9/10

FORWARD LOOK: THE CABIN IN THE HILLS

2010 is shaping up to be the year of the Horror Film genre.

The Cabin in the Woods "provides a new twist on a classic scenario, in this case the young-people-stranded-in-the-woods horror trope". The film starring a relatively new young cast follows "a group of college kids spend a weekend at a mysterious cabin in the woods". It is co-written by the brains behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard.

Well known actors Richard Jenkins (Six Feet Under) and Bradley Whitford (The West Wing) will play "white-collar co-workers with a mysterious connection to the cabin". Little is known about the young cast, which includes a Kiwi & an Aussie; Anna Hutchison (Shortland Street, Go Girls, Underbelly 2) and Chris Hemsworth (Home & Away, Star Trek).

You can see "The Cabin in the Woods" February 5, 2010.

GOOD GIRLS GO BAD?

Leighton Meester has teamed up Cobra Starship for a NEW summer anthem; "Good Girls Go Bad".

Ryan Seacrest world premiered Cobra Starship's new single "Good Girls Go Bad" featuring Leighton Meester yesterday on his radio show. The song was co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi.

"Good Girls Go Bad" is the BEST song that I've heard all week and (once again) has SUMMER ANTHEM written all over it! It is fun & fresh, and a sure-fire cub hit. Expect to be hearing a LOT of this this Summer!

A GOSSIP GIRL GOES TO THE PIRANHAS

Ready to be scared of the water..again?

Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr has joined the cast of an upcoming horror film, "Piranha 3-D".

Szohr will play Kelly, "a hot young townie caught up in the excitement of co-eds who have descended upon the area for spring break."
She joins fellow cast members Elisabeth Shue as the local sheriff, Ving Rhames as one of her deputies and Adam Scott as a Navy diver sent in to help rescue the town.

The film is a remake of the 1978 "cult classic terror flick" Piranha, set to be directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes remake). It centers on a lakeside town being terrorized by prehistoric man-eating razor-toothed fish."

Piranha 3-D currently has March 19, 2010 release date.

RE-INTRODUCING: MARIE SERNEHOLT

Former "A-Teens" singer Marie Serneholt is back and looking good!

Swedish Marie Serneholt has been under the radar outside of Europe since her days in the A-Teens. Since the disbandment of the group in 2004, Marie has put out a not-so successful string of singles and a debut album (charting at No.9 in her homeland of Sweden). But with a new album set for a Fall release date, things are looking up for this Swedish beauty.

The first single to be lifted is "Disconnect Me", a catchy Pop record with the potential to break Marie back into the international market.

Although the song only reached No.46 in her homeland of Sweden, it has the potential to do much much better in the UK. Sounding like her contemporaries Kelly Clarkson and newcomer Kristinia DeBarge, "Disconnect Me" feels at home on today's radio. No it is not breaking any ground, but it is easy-going enough to help those long road trip feel that bit more comfortable.

Check out the amazing Robinovich directed video below and visit her official Myspace.

FOX COME CLEAN: 2009-2010 LINE-UP

FOX 2009-2010 line-up (New shows to be announced at later date).

Renewed:
24
American Dad
American Idol
Family Guy
Fringe
Kitchen Nightmares
Lie To Me
The Simpsons
'Til Death

Notably Undecided:
Bones
Dollhouse
House
Terminator: Sarah Connor

Cancelled/Ending:
Do Not Disturb
King of the Hill
Prison Break

A COMEBACK OF VALANCE PROPORTIONS

Holly Valance is coming back!

After switching her focus back to her acting career, Valance is reportedly set to get back in the studio to follow up her 80's-Pop inspired second record, "State Of Mind".

Valance, who currently resides in LA, spent the weekend in a recording studio with Synth-Pop star Frankmusik. In a video, the pair announced: "We're here making some music and you'll be hearing it very soon."

Get Excited.

INTRODUCING: FRANKMUSIK

This is the new face of music.

Vincent Frank (aka Frankmusik) is a British Synth-Pop musician, who was recently shortlisted on the BBC's Sound of 2009 Poll.
He has made his name by remixing some of the biggest and most current hits (from Lady Gaga to Pet Shop Boys), and is set to be a star in his own right with the release of his killer debut single "Better Off As 2".

"Better Off As 2"is the one of the best digitally crafted songs of the last decade. It pushes the realms of what is digitally acceptable by playing up the expectations of the Post-Gaga era, whilst at the same time developing a sound that is unique and refreshing.

He will support Pet Shop Boys at their forthcoming 2009 concerts in Manchester and London, and his debut album "Complete Me" is expected to be released this July.

For everything Frankmusik, visit his Myspace.

ABC SPELLS IT OUT: 2009-2010 LINE-UP

The ABC 2009-2010 line-up (New shows to be announced at later date).

Renewed:
America's Funniest Home Videos
The Bachelor
Brothers & Sisters
Dancing with the Stars
Desperate Housewives
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Grey's Anatomy
Lost
Private Practice
Supernanny
Ugly Betty
Wife Swap

Notably Undecided:
Better Off Ted
Cupid
Samantha Who?
Scrubs
The Unusuals

Cancelled/Ending:
Boston Legal
Dirty Sexy Money
Eli Stone
Life on Mars
Pushing Daisies

TAYLOR GETS RECKLESS

Gossip Girl's Little J, Taylor Momsen, is the second GG star to try her hand at music within the last week!

Momsen and her band Pretty Reckless are set to support Aussie act The Veronicas on the upcoming US tour dates this Summer. They are yet to set up a Myspace but a Demo has leaked and can be heard below.

NZ OFFICIAL MUSIC CHART 4/05

Here are the numbers for the official NZ Music Charts;

CW CHECKS IN: 2009-2010 LINE-UP

The CW 2009-2010 line-up (New shows to be announced at later date).

Renewed:
90210
America's Next Top Model
Gossip Girl
One Tree Hill
Smallville
Supernatural

Notably Undecided:
Everybody Hates Chris
Privileged
Reaper
Stylista

Cancelled/Ending:
Easy Money
Valentine

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Time to relive your childhood!

The film adaptation of "Where The Wild Things Are" looks set to be one of the BEST films of the year! It's release is currently scheduled for October 16.

ARIA MUSIC CHART 4/5

Here are the numbers for the official Australian Music Charts;

NBC PLAYS GOD: 2009-2010 LINE-UP

The NBC 2009-2010 line-up (New shows to be announced at later date).

Renewed:
30 Rock
The Biggest Loser
Friday Night Lights
Heroes
Law & Order: SVU
The Office
Saturday Night Live
Southland

Notably Undecided:
Chuck
Law & Order
Medium
My Name Is Earl

Cancelled/Ending:
Knight Rider (2008)
Lipstick Jungle
My Own Worst Enemy

LEIGHTON MEESTERS "BIRTHDAY"

As we anounced last week, "Gossip Girl" Leighton Meester has signed with Universal Music and here is a taste of what is to come:

HERMIONE ALL GROWN UP

Emma Watson graces the cover of "Interview" this month, and saying she looks hot amazing is an understatement!

See more of Emma in the latest issue of Interview.