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I'm never one to get political, but I'm going to toe the line with this journal.  My aim is not to put down anyone's views, but, rather, to point out the ridiculousness that is humanity.  And now that my disclaimer is over... please enjoy!

And in other news, hell froze over today while a swarm of flying pigs flew through Los Angeles.

In an interview with MTV, Vanessa Hudgens mentioned that she would like to play Janis Joplin because she's just so amazing (Joplin, not Hudgens).

I'm not trying to hate, but let's be real, Janis would be rolling in her grave if she knew.

At least 'Nessa knows she looks nothing like Janis... so thankfully, her chances of ever getting that role are slim to none.  But, just for good measure, let's see a side-by-side.

Yep.  Nothing alike.

Plus, isn't Janis Disney unapproved?  I mean, the woman was a crazy drug addict from Beaumont, Texas (shout-out to my family, hi guys!).  Although, 'Nessa's most recent batch of nudie pics are also not mouse-friendly (seriously, girl, keep it to yourself).  You've had your naughty pictures exposed via internet twice now.  Remember, no clothes, no camera.  You'd just be tempting fate otherwise.

Also, your voice is too smooth.  Have you even heard Janis Joplin?  For that matter, can you name one of her songs other than "Piece of My Heart?"  Can you name the band she was in?  

But since I'm picking on her, I might as well pick on a few other people.  MTV also reports that Pink, Zooey Deschanel, and Renee Zellweger are in talks for separate Joplin biopics.  

I would die if Pink got the role.  Seriously, no.  I'm begging you, Hollywood, please don't.

And as much as I love Zooey (because who can resist those blue eyes) I'm not sure she's got it in her to play Joplin.

I'm also on the fence with Zellweger, yet it's easier to imagine her as Joplin than any of the aforementioned ladies.

Here's to waiting to find the perfect actress (yes, actress, not musician) for the part.

The Royal Opera House presents "The Twitter Opera"

...and in news that is just too ridiculous to be made up, The Royal Opera House is creating an opera in which the libretto will be comprised of Twitter messages (further mixing my emotions about whether Twitter is the devil's work or ingenious).

(Warning Twittering may be hazardous to your health)

You, too, can get in on this zaniness by sending your messages to @youropera on Twitter (I'm tempted to create an account of my own). 

The New York Times reports that the music will be a mix of familiar opera and new music composed by Helen Porter.

Although no cast has been reported, the opera will run from September 4-6 at The Royal Opera House.  Too bad for us on the wrong side of the pond.  Perhaps they'll YouTube it?

Les Paul, the man who invented the solid-body guitar, passed away at the ripe old age of 94 due to complications with pneumonia (or... he was just really old). read on...

Here's a shocker, today Buzznet is not putting Millionaires down.  Why?  Because we're not focusing on their musical abilities or lackthereof.  And to restore your faith in humanity, Buzznet is here to prove that there's goodness in everything... even Millionaires.  Find out more...

What happens when you mix the Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stoneage, and Led Zeppelin?  A whole lot of magic.  And while the super group was just a rumor, with cryptic confirmation by Brody Dalle of the Distillers, there is now hard evidence of the collaboration (and a Twitter account!) Find out just what Them Crooked Vultures have in store for us...

If you were bummed that you missed out on Paramore's tour with No Doubt this summer.  Be bummed no more!  Paramore is headlining their own North American tour.  The tour kicks off at the end of September, which means tickets go on sale very soon.  Find out about how you can get more Paramore.

If you haven't heard, Buzznet is giving away a pair of tickets to go see Katy Perry at the Hollywood Palladium on August 29th 2009!  Make sure you're waking up in Hollywood, not Las Vegas.

For those of you who didn't get the memo, My Chemical Romance and KROQ put on a special show for loyal fans, street teamers, and a few other folk at the Roxy tonight.  And while most of MCR's shows tend to be in large arenas, tonight's exclusive show was just big enough to fill the small club.  Read on...