Thank you so much for being the voice of reason, Scott. I don't understand why people can't just accept that Laura is shining light on some bands/performers that may not have been heard of. I find it irrelevant whether or not Laura's blogs have anything directly to do with American Idol. If a person (please see some of the posts above) doesn't like Laura's blogs, then don't read them. It's as simple as that. As for me, I love these blog entries. I'm always excited to hear about bands/performers from off the beaten track, so to speak. Thank you, Laura, for forging ahead and writing your blog entries. They are appreciated. :-)

you can't cover Britney because she doesn't write her own songs. They are just doing different versions of songs she did. Oh and the notebook commercial song by the french chick is annoying as hell !!!

"Circus" – the new album of Britney Spears, really brings to mind just how "circus like" her life and illustrious career has been. With her career starting early in childhood, this girl has never needed a payday loan, much less anything else in life. Britney Spears reminds you a lot of Madonna--no need to explain who she is--the most popular and controversial pop artist of all time. The Attention that Madonna received, both positive and negative, is what likely makes her as famous as she is. People like following people in the news, especially those who tend to stir the pot. Britney Spears, like Madonna, can do just that and she does it very well. You probably remember Britney's wedding, or should I say lack thereof. It was a "married today, annulled tomorrow" type of wedding to a friend she grew up with. She also tends to put herself on display as most popular artists do. Sex sells and she knows it! From steamy music videos to half clad advertisements, she's using all the tools she's got in the tool box to make herself money. She has put out about four or five albums and has earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There is a good article giving a general outline of her journey to success. Click here to read the full article yourself on the <a title="Britney Spears Circus" rev="vote-for" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2008/12/11/britney-spears-circus/">payday loan</a> money blog at personalmoneystore.com.