Scott's : Trends: Apr 15, 2008

12:23 PM

The CMT Awards Take "One-Hit Wonder" Jokes To An Uncomfortable New Level

Idolator: All About The Music, USA - Apr 15, 2008

The CMT Awards Take "One-Hit Wonder" Jokes To An Uncomfortable New Level

Last night's CMT Music Awards�the country-music television network's version of its sister network MTV's Video Music Awards�veered into "a little more than slightly excruciating" territory when co-host Miley Cyrus tripped her way through a Taylor Swift intro in which she talked about texting the glittery-guitar-hoisting country protege incessantly, an endless setup to what would be one of many "ha ha, Dad, I'm paying your bills!" zingers that the Hannah Montana star sent in the direction of her father/svengali, "Achy Breaky Heart" singer Billy Ray Cyrus. (Yes, he performed the line dance that sent him and his mullet to stardom back in 1992, the same year his cash cow was sired.) The opening skit, in which Trace Adkins and his really greasy mop tried currying favor with everyone from Donald Trump to the three remaining Presidential candidates in order to get passes to the show, also mined that route; its final punchline was that Billy Ray was making extra scratch by scalping tickets, which were of course hot properties because of his daughter's presence. That girl is going to be so messed up in three years. Full list of winners�which includes three awards for Kellie Pickler, two for Taylor Swift, and one for that super-creepy video where Jon Bon Jovi and Leann Rimes make out�after the jump.

_ Video of the year: Taylor Swift, "Our Song."
_ Male video: Trace Adkins, "I Got My Game On."
_ Female video: Taylor Swift, "Our Song."
_ Group video: Rascal Flatts, "Take Me There."
_ Duo video: Sugarland, "Stay."
_ Breakthrough video: Kellie Pickler, "I Wonder."
_ Collaborative video: Bon Jovi featuring LeAnn Rimes, "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore."
_ Performance of the year: Kellie Pickler, "I Wonder" from 41st Annual CMA Awards.
_ Supporting character of the year: Rodney Carrington from Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On."
_ Wide open country video: Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)."
_ Tearjerker video: Kellie Pickler, "I Wonder."
_ Comedy video: Brad Paisley, "Online."
_ Video director: Michael Salomon for Toby Keith's "High Maintenance Woman" and Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On."

Labels: cma awards, cma awards 2008, cma s, cmt, country music awards

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9:30 AM

Hot trends for April 15, 2008

Wedding industry creates hot trends (South Bend Tribune)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:10:06 PDT
Weddings have become high-style showcase events, so it only makes sense that the industry catering to them is a hotbed for trends. Here, per some St. Louis-area vendors, are the hottest trends when it comes to staging the big day.

Continental Says Digital Lifestyle and Vehicle Safety Trends Will Drive Interior Electronics (The Auto Channel)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:34:35 PDT
DETROIT, April 14 -- This week at the 2008 SAE World Congress, the President of Continental's Interior Division will discuss, during a panel titled: "Electronics: Expectations and Opportunities,"* how digital lifestyle and vehicle safety trends are driving Interior Electronics forward and helping automakers differentiate their vehicle brands.

Personal Freedoms Under Attack

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:07:35 PDT
Posted by Connie:"The Iowa Legislature has approved a statewide ban on indoor smoking.Personal freedoms are under attack in America, and this is just the latest in an alarming trend."

The next big thing: Luxury cruising

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:08:55 PDT
Luxury cruising is booming. With nine new ships on order, the luxury lines are looking at 32 ships and 11,790 berths by 2012 — the largest capacity in the sector’s history. Here’s a look at the growing trend

Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:18:56 PDT
Despite positive substance use trends, tobacco and alcohol still have high costs to society While this CAMH Monitor eReport reveals some promising substance use trends among Ontario adults, its revelation of a substantial increase in cannabis use raises a significant public health flag.

Trendliness in Action: Pranks- Jeff Ehrhardt

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:24:01 PDT
On the heels of The Trendliest proclaiming that Pranks are Trendly...they find one fine example of someone indulging in the trendliest of behaviors...Murray State Quarterback, Jeff Ehrhardt.

Analyze Your Email Usage with Mail Trends

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:16:15 PDT
A new command line tool called Mail Trends works with Gmail over IMAP and can give you all that information and more.

Financial Stability: Living Withing Your Means

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:23:32 PDT
Soaring household debt continues climbing out of control as families overspend incomes through impulsive buying habits and undefined budgeting. Fixed expenditures are a necessity, but shopping has become a national obsession for retail consumers, even while facing a downward trend in the economy.

Micro Niche Finder 3 - Packed with new powerful tools!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:29:05 PDT
Micro Niche Finder 3 is currently being used by its members and will be available to the public very soon! Micro Niche Finder 3 founder James Jones has released a sneak video preview of the new version. Packed with hot new tools, one click Google Hot Trends Comparison reveals the hidden talent this tool possesses to uncover untapped micro niches

What are the jobs of the future?

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:52:20 PDT
Trends in privately funded research and development tell a lot about the kinds of investments corporations are planning for the future, and what kinds of occupations will be growing or declining both in the U.S. and around the world.

Immaterial: Brian Reyes Cardigan Dress

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:02:02 PDT
This Spring and Fall 08, the drop waist trend is popping up in many forms. From designer Brian Reyes, it appears as a knit (viscose) cardigan dress that's so slinky and light, that suddenly an eight degree evening seems possible.

A Conversation with Neil Howe (Part I) | Generational Trends

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:15:26 PDT
When it comes to experts in generational research, history and trends, Neil Howe is at the top of the list. Howe is a best-selling author, consultant & national speaker. He is a renowned authority on generations in America. This is the first in a series of posts from a conversation I had with Neil Howe. This post focuses on changes in the workforce

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