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STILL GOING GAGA FOR POP It’s true, we just can’t get enough of the cheesy stuff...

PICTURE THE SCENE. The fizzy cola is flowing like treacle, the strobe lights are flashing wildly as every infectious tune belts out of the speakers. Girls strut their stuff in skyscraper heels, hoping to impress their latest curtainhaired crushes with some slick Macarena moves, perfected to a tee. Sound familiar? I could only be referring to the nostalgia of the Nineties, a decade when the Eurovision Song Contest was viewed as the peak of pop success and not just a symbol of desperation.

The past it may be, just as the not-so-legendary Noughtie’s, which have since passed in a blur. Music has rapidly evolved since then; nowadays anyone who blasts stuff from that era is automatically labelled a saddo. And that’s the real sad thing.

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We’ve seen the growth of R’n’B and hip-hop, indie and rock, while good, old-fashioned cheese has taken somewhat of a back seat in the popularity stakes. Or has it? Any metalhead or wannabe gangster who rates their music above anything else only needs to take a look at the UK charts this past year: dominated by divas, boy bands and the like. Decided 100% by the British public, this is the music that they buy, the music that makes them tick.

Let’s look at the facts. Who is the most-talked about artist in the world right now? Clue: she doesn’t mind sporting the odd piece of steak as an outfit. You got it, mad-as-a-hatter Lady Gaga. Bonkers she may be, but that hasn’t stopped her winning over the globe with her cool brand of kick-ass pop.

Having topped the UK several times, she’s living proof that us Brits are still suckers for a slice of the stuff. Another bombshell who has left her stamp on this country is the future Mrs Russell Brand, Katy Perry. Her sparkly summer smash California Gurls was as fun and quirky as they come, even becoming a firm favourite with the anti-Nineties brigade.

And her candy floss-scented peach of a second album just happened to bounce in at No.1, sending rap king Eminem packing.

Pop music is definitely making a much-needed comeback. We’re seeing the emergence of X Factor prodigies who have all hit top spot in 2010 - Alexandra Burke, Olly Murs, Diana Vickers - these guys are hardly rock stars in the making. In fact, Miss Burke’s latest effort

Start Without You wouldn’t sound out of place at a Caribbean disco. Even festival favourites Scouting For Girls have put a question mark over their indie boy image with a succession of pop-influenced releases.

Boy bands were huge in the Nineties, of course. Back then, it was the likes of Five and the Backstreet Boys who melted teenage girls’ hearts with their smouldering good looks and killer tunes, these days it’s JLS and The Wanted, who have clocked up four number ones between them.

We may now be living in an era where Ugg boots are the new platforms, but nothing will ever deter our love for Nineties-style music.

The giant has been sleeping for many a year but now it’s burst back into life, there’s no doubt it’s here to stay.

Welcome back pop, oh how we have missed you!

By Jen Earp

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MOVIES

THE EXPENDABL LIKE ACTIONMAN CAME TO LIFE, THIS ALL STAR CAST BLAST INTO ACTION IN THIS ALL OUT EXPLOSIVE FLICK! WE SENT OUR TRANSATLANTIC REPORTER OUT WITH A PINK FLUFFY PEN TO JOT DOWN THE RANTS OF THE MERCENARY CAST AT COMIC-CON 2010 IN SAN DIEGO USA. WHERE ELSE WOULD you find a wide selection of trained killers and highly acclaimed actors. The answer is naturally in the cast of THE EXPENDABLES...

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An epic troupe of veteran silver screen soldiers make the cast. Sylvester Stallone, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews star as part of the legendary casting for the movie. We caught up with them at the Expendables press conference.

“We would relax and tell jokes of an evening, it was great!”

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We spoke to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin who played Paine, ex-CIA agent James Munroe’s henchman in the movie.

Steve Austin: “No...Terry is charismatic, he’s a really funny guy and at the same time he’s a very kind guy too”

Revolution: There are alot of muscle in the cast, who would you say was the most dangerous?

Revolution: What did you guys do with your free time whilst filming?

Steve Austin: “Thats an easy one, Randy Couture! I’m seen as a tough guy on T.V but Randy’s the real tough guy for sure.”

Steve Austin: “While we were in Brazil I would go down to the gym in the morning and Sly would be there. Ocassionaly I would see some of the other guys there too, but most of the time I sat with Eric Roberts who played my boss. We would relax and tell jokes of an evening, it was great!”

Revolution: Wow, Terry Crews (Hale Caesar, Weapons Specialist) destroys a corridor of men with the AA-12 shotgun. Is he really that crazy?

We managed to squeeze in the crowds to speak with Sly (Barney Ross, Leader of the Expendables) and Randy Couture (Toll Road, Demolitions Specialist).

Revolution: Is it true that Randy is the real tough guy from the cast?

Sly: “Without a doubt! It’s true, I’ve seen him lift stunt men four or five feet of the ground eight times in a take without even trying!”

Revolution: Randy?...

Revolution: Stone Cold Steve Austin basicaly said, you could kick his butt any day?

Randy: “I don’t konw...” (he said laughing) The Expendables are dispatched to over throw the brutal dictator General Garza (David Zayas).

A tribute to action movies of the 80’s and 90’s, The Expendables is an action packed blockbuster...

Just what you would expect from a film that stars a variety retro actionmen and Rambo...

Randy: “Yeah, I had a blast doing the physical stuff. Blasting the little stunt guys was great fun!”

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Hi five new friends to capture their email address and social networking details. Using this handy little fellow you automaticaly add your new friend when you plug in the USB device. Choose what profiles to share and create multiple modes for say parties, family and business. He/She stores over sixty new friends before a warning glow light shines to show you need to plug in and connect with your new buddies.

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GIRLS MAG BAG!

Clippy Bags from £9.99 firebox.com These cool bags are surely going to become highly sought after.

You can fill the transparent side pouches with an array of wafer thin nostalgia. Put your best snaps in or your favourite magazine, Revolution of course! We think they’re wicked.

You couldn’t ask for a better way to show your friends your travel pics or your latest scribble...

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