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T.I. Gives You Whatever You Like

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:12:00 +0000

T.I.'s hit, Whatever You Like was produced by Jim Jonsin, the producer of Lil' Wayne's recent hit single Lollipop. Jonsin uses similar synthesizers, drum patterns, and a straightforward beat in both hits. I guess his formula works, and it doesn't hurt that both Lollipop and Whatever You Like have sexy lyrics too!

And we can pop bottles all night
Baby you can have whatever you like
I said you can have whatever you like
Yeah

... then the song goes on to describe some interesting things that can be done late at night :)

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Nokia Completes N-Series Triple Play

noreply@blogger.com (Stewart Wolpin) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:51:00 +0000

If you want a boat load of multimedia features in a phone but don't want to be locked into a service plan, Nokia has floated three new N-series unlocked phones into the market. All three are equipped with 3G, a 5 MP camera with dual LED flash, turn-by-turn GPS, music and video player, a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack and WiFi, and all can run Microsoft Exchange software.

You may forgo the costs of a regular contract, but you'll pay a bit more upfront for these fancy phones. The N96 retails for between $750-$800, the N85 (above right) between $600-$650 and the N79 (right) between $500-$550. But they all have replaceable back plates with sensors that change your wallpaper color to match the new plate, either white, brown or coral red.

If you're still interested, the N96 is a two-way slider – slide it down to reveal a speaker and music control soft keys, slide it up to get the numeric keypad. To store your music and photos there's 16 GB of flash memory built-in and a microSD card slot that can accommodate up to an 8 GB card, and to watch video there's a 2.8-inch widescreen LCD. While 3G, the N96 works only on U.S.-based networks.

Both the dual slide N85 and the candybar N79 are 3G world phones and are equipped with 2.6-inch screens and FM transmitters to beam your music through your car's radio and speakers. The N85 is bundled with an 8 GB SD card, the N79 with a 4 GB card.

Let's Get Some Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:57:00 +0000

Oh My God. You can now totally get like the best most hilarious ringtones ever! Kelly approved hits have finally made their way to thumbplay, and if you loved the youtube sensation "Shoes" by Liam Sullivan/ Kelly, you will LOVE these ringtones.

Don't be a betch,
LET'S GET SOME RINGTONES!

Liam Sullivan Ringtones from Kelly are all here. Check out the Shoes Ringtone and more.

Kara DioGuardi is the Newest American Idol Judge

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Fink) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:34:00 +0000

The Famous Pop Songwriter Kara DioGuardi has become the newest judge on American Idol, that's right, a 4th judge! I guess it doesn't hurt to add some spice to the show, soon to be in its eighth season.

Kara is the songwriter behind many amazing hits, including:
Kylie Minogue - Spinning Around
Marc Anthony - I’ve Got You
Ashlee Simpson - Pieces of Me
Hilary Duff - Fly
Delta Goodrem - Not Me, Not I

Exclusive Videos!

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Augello) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:12:00 +0000

Only on THUMBPLAY can you get Exclusive Music Videos for a limited time only! Be the first to get the hottest video clips from Alicia Keys, Daughtry, Gavin DeGraw, Leona Lewis, Mark Ronson, Mario, Hot Stylz and Jordin Sparks.

For cool Alicia Keys graphics, click here.

Dave Matthews Band

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Augello) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:18:00 +0000

Today, it was announced that yesterday LeRoi Moore, Saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band passed away. Upon receiving this sad news, I'd like to highlight some of the tones, videos and graphics that featured LeRoi, to celebrate his work.

LeRoi's playing can be heard in the Live Version of "Ants Marching", the instrumental breaks in"Too Much", and in the solid textures during the chorus of "American Baby".

Some of the great DMB's videos are "I Did It", "Satellite" and "What Would You Say". To see graphics click here.

G'zOne Boulder is Rough and Ready

noreply@blogger.com (Stewart Wolpin) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:13:00 +0000

If you're going spelunking or mountain climbing or hang gliding or you push yourself in any other extreme outdoor activity – or if you're just rough on gear – here's the phone for you.

The push-to-talk G'zOne Boulder, now available through Verizon for $129.99 after contract and rebates, is built to military specifications to withstand shock, water, dust, vibration, salt fog, humidity, solar radiation, altitude, and low and high temperature storage. To paraphrase an old ad, it takes a licking and keeps on connecting.

Inside its tough exterior are a host of helpful outdoor tools such as an electronic compass, a flashlight, stopwatch and GPS navigation. Among its more mundane cellphone features are EV-DO Rev. A connectivity, a speakerphone, stereo Bluetooth, voice command and, of course, push-to-talk service through Verizon.

When you're at base camp, enjoy the MP3/WMA/AAC-compatible music player that can be supplemented by a subscription to the Rhapsody music service, and the 1.3 MP camera. There's a microSD memory card slot that can handle up to an 8 GB card.

Tones From The Hills

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Augello) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +0000

If anyone watched The Hills last night, you'd probably agree with me that there was a lot of great music played during the show. In addition to "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield still being used as the theme song, they did a really good job of featuring new music by both upcoming and established artists. I'd have to say the musical highlights for me was hearing The Ting Tings "Shut Up And Let Me Go", Rihanna's "Disturbia"; and Pussycat Dolls' "When I Grow Up" rocking the start of the show. I though the use of Estelle's "American Boy" was perfectly timed for Lauren's date with Doug. There were great spots for newcomers Lesley Roy with her single "I'm Gone, I'm Going" and the very hip Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" which I'm sure many of you know. I predict it's going to be a great season for Lauren and the girls.

If you really want to check out something interesting, check out Heidi's tone here.

NFL Graphics

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Augello) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:53:00 +0000

New to Thumbplay are the coolest NFL graphics.

Are you a die-hard Philly Eagles fan? Or maybe you're more of an L.A. Raiders fanatic? We now have Logos and Helmets to sport on your mobile. Check the Dolphins, Redskins, Saints, Green Bay and all your favorite teams!

Motorola's W755 Rhapsody in Purple

noreply@blogger.com (Stewart Wolpin) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:04:00 +0000

We're not kidding about the headline. Motorola's new W755 flip phone comes in charcoal gray or purple and is compatible with Verizon's Rhapsody music service. Hence, literally, you get Rhapsody in purple. Somewhere, George Gershwin is grimmacing.

Even if you don't opt to subscribe to Rhapsody and load in your own songs (maybe "Rhapsody in Blue" to make up for my pun?), the W755 is a cute little music phone compatible with Windows Media Player 11, with touch-sensitive backlit music control icons on the front flap, along with a touch-sensitive blue Bluetooth icon to turn the wireless headphone function on or off without burrowing through the menus. If you don't like stereo Bluetooth, unfortunately your alternative is a 2.5mm headphone jack. Worse, you'll have to buy your own earphones – Verizon has stopped including them with phones.

Otherwise, the W755 is an EV-DO Rev. A phone, so Web pages load in a jiffy, is rubberized front and back for a sure grip, has a 1.3 MP camera and a microSD card slot awkwardly placed underneath the battery.

The Hottest Content

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Augello) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:02:00 +0000

If you love good music new and old, there's a ton of mobile entertainment for you to enjoy. Allow me to make some suggestions for some of the coolest ringtones and videos that you can find, right here on Thumbplay.

If it's the newest tones and videos you're looking for, check out these hits: Chris Brown "Forever", Leona Lewis "Bleeding Love", Yung Berg "The Business", Hot Stylz "Lookin Boy", Three 6 Mafia "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)"and Usher "Moving Mountains". Also, top Country artists like Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson.

Some of the best artists and pioneers from the Old School: Grand Master Flash, Slick Rick, Whodini, Run DMC, KRS-One and of course tons of LL Cool J hits.For those of you who love the music that came out of the 90's, here are some of the essential hits: The Macarena, Livin' La Vida Loca, Baby Got Back and of course Waterfalls by TLC.There's so much great music from the 80's, I don't even know where to begin. Here are some of the top artists that you might remember.... Billy Ocean, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Eurythmics, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam , Psychedelic Furs, Teena Marie, Luther Vandross, Rick Springfield and of course... JOURNEY!

Sugarland Lawsuit

noreply@blogger.com (Thumbplay) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:42:00 +0000

In July, Sugarland released Love on the Inside, an album that is currently number one on Billboard Comprehensive Albums. According to Access Atlanta, a lawsuit by former member Kristin Hall could "put a damper on celebrations" for the album. Hall alleges that even though she left the band in 2005, she is still entitled to her share of the profits from the remaining members because she still has rights to the group. She is seeking 1.5 million.

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Hilarious Movies

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Augello) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:48:00 +0000

If you're looking for hilarious movies, here at Thumbplay, we've got the best clips for your mobile. Take the 40 Year Old Virgin for instance. There's the Breathalyzer scene, the Speed Dating scene, and who can forget Steve Carell getting the hilarious Body Wax where he screams out "ALEX LIFESON" (who is the guitarist from the rock band Rush). With so many videos, there's hours of fun to keep you in hysterics. Check our comedy videos section here. Also, while we're talking about the 40 Year Old Virgin, don't forget about Madonna's video for "Like A Virgin".

Nokia Cheaply Combines Camera and Tunes

noreply@blogger.com (Stewart Wolpin) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0000

You say you'd like a great music phone and a great camera but you'd rather not take out a second mortgage to get one?

Your prayers are answered. Nokia's third-generation XpressMusic phone, the 5610 slider, combines and exceptional music player and a 3.2 megapixel camera, all for $99 (with a two-year contract) or just $229 unsubsidized from T-Mobile.

To help get as much music on your phone as possible, Nokia has packed in a 2 GB microSD card; the 5610's card slot can handle up to a 4 GB card. The 5610 can handle AAC, eAAC+, MP3 and WMA formats. If you get tired of your own tunes, the 5610 also is equipped with an FM radio. For listening, there's a 3.5mm headphone jack and wired mic/earbuds are included, or you can use stereo Bluetooth.

For picture-taking, you get a dual LED flash and a 2.2-inch screen/viewfinder. The 5610 also shoots video and is available in white (pictured) or red.

Beyonce L'Oreal Whitewash

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:31:00 +0000

The picture on the left is the Beyonce we know and love. The picture on the right is a new advertisement for L'Oreal. Obviously she's been whitened in more ways than one. The ad is being criticized for trying to make the gifted black singer look like a white person, a problem that has plagued modern culture for decades. Some people see these cosmetic changes as simply modern, others feel that it paints white characteristics as more desirable. Either way it's obvious they should have laid off the photoshop. Beyonce is a nubian goddess, respect!

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2008 Beijing Olympics

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:53:00 +0000

Starting this Friday you can catch the Olympic Games on TV on NBC. Are you going to check in on the results and see how the teams are doing? This year the Olympic Games are being held in Beijing, China, amidst political opposition and controversy. That doesn't take away from the fact that great athletes from around the globe will be giving it their all for the world to see.

Celebrate the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the Olympic theme song: Ao Yun BeiJing Olympic Beijing Ringtone

You can also get the famous Olympic Theme song from John Williams: Olympic Fanfare Ringtone

Motorola Rolls Out ROKR Family

noreply@blogger.com (Stewart Wolpin) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:10:00 +0000

You like certain features on a cellphone, but you wish they came in a flip phone rather than a slider or a candybar or in a slider instead of a flip phone, or – you get the idea.

Well, if you like music phones with built-in FM radios, Motorola has a ROKR in all three styles.

The ROKR EM30 (near right) is a candybar, the ROKR EM28 (bottom right) is a flip or clamshell with touch-sensitive keys and the ROKR EM25 (top right) is a slider with FM radio transmitting capabilities – it'll play the tracks on your ROKR through your car's radio system. The EM30 and the EM28 both operate on the GSM EDGE network.

Each includes an FM RDS radio to provide the name of the artist and song playing, can play multiple digital music formats, and is equipped with industry standard microUSB jacks, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo Bluetooth for wireless music listening.

While Motorola wouldn't say, they're likely to be available from T-Mobile like their big brother, the ROKR E8, probably in the next month or so, and probably for less than $100 with contract and rebates.

Paris Hilton Commercial on Funny or Die

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Fink) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:21:00 +0000

Paris Hilton responds to McCain's Obama attack ad, and does a hilarious job with it. See the Paris Hilton McCain video for yourself with this video on funny or die today!

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

CNN reports that "The McCain camp responded to Hilton's ad Tuesday. "It sounds like Paris Hilton supports John McCain's 'all of the above' approach to America's energy crisis - including both alternatives and drilling. Paris Hilton might not be as big a celebrity as Barack Obama, but she obviously has a better energy plan," says McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds."

OH SNAP! Looks like this silly b*tchfest is just starting to heat up ...

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Get the Obama Girl "I Got a Crush on Obama" Ringtone

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Pineapple Express Highlights M.I.A. in Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:38:00 +0000

What's that great song in the trailer for Pineapple Express? It's Paper Planes from Sri Lankan superstar M.I.A.

This single was already a hit with a controversial singer, video, and lyrics. What makes it so sensational? Aside from turning gunshots into music, the song seems to be about smuggling and making fake visas. Perhaps an ode to the realities of immigrant culture. Not sure but it's a killer beat and it makes sense for Pineapple Express, starring Seth Rogan and James Franco.

What's more fitting for a stoner movie than the lyrics "Fly like paper, get high like planes?" Not advocating any such activity here, but it's a fun song and Pineapple Express promises to be an even more fun summer movie.

Check out all of our Paper Planes Ringtones here, including remixes from the Beastie Boys' Adrock.

Sheryl Crow Jeans

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:59:00 +0000

Sheryl Crow has announced that she is starting her own fashion line with the help of her stylist. Bootheel Trading Co. by Sheryl Crow will be hitting the stores this Fall. The jeans are eco-friendly too! The line of jeans and shirts will be affordable at less than 65 bucks a pair. Thanks for the jeans Sheryl :)

If it makes you happy, buy her pants!

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Lollapalooza This Weekend in Chicago

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:08:00 +0000

The famous Lollapalooza festival started out as an alternative music fest in the 1990s headed by efforts from Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell. This year's fest is the first event of its kind in Grant Park.

The event features a diverse lineup of acts, check out ringtones from all of these Lollapalooza 2008 artists:

- Kanye West

- Gnarls Barkley

- Bloc Party

- Broken Social Scene and Broken Social Scene featuring Brendan Canning

- Lupe Fiasco

- Flogging Molly

- G. Love and Special Sauce

- Mark Ronson

- Cat Power

- The National

- Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

- Brand New

- Gogol Bordello

- Iron and Wine

- Toadies

- Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

Have a great time if you're going, and if you're not, hey - you've got all their best ringtones at your fingertips ... your thumbs to be exact.

Songs In the Key of Life

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:13:00 +0000

Is Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life the best album ever? A blogger recently used this formula to determine the top 20 albums ever:
"Album Staying Power Value + Sales Value + Critical Rating Value + Grammy Award Value"
and "Songs in the Key of Life" Came out on top!

Here's the album's stats:
Year: 1976 Units Sold: 10 Million
SPV: $16.84 Rating (Stars): 5 Grammys Won: 2
Calculated value per unit based on the formula: $18.71

Not bad Stevie Wonder!

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Miley Cyrus Hates 7 Things About You

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:49:00 +0000

When she's not grabbing headlines or posing in racy pictures, Miley Cyrus is making hit singles and shouting out her teen angst. Her latest single "7 Things" is a fun anthem for teenage girls that have had enough of jerks and stupid boys. It's an easy song for anyone involved in puppy love to relate to.

What are the 7 Things?
You're vain
Your games
You're insecure
You love me, you like her
You made me laugh, you made me cry, I don't know which side to buy
Your friends, they're jerks, when you act like them, just know it hurts
I wanna be with the one I know
And the seventh thing I hate the most that you do
You make me love you

Enjoy the Miley Cyrus "7 Things" Ringtone.
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Mamma Mia! Movie Soundtrack Ringtones

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:50:00 +0000

Meryl Streep leads an all star cast in the new movie Mamma Mia!, based on the music of ABBA, and the original Broadway musical. It is the story of a young bride trying to find her real father told through ABBA's music. The exciting movie even has Pierce Brosnan in his first singing role!

Pierce sings the song SOS, so if you're a Brosnan fan you can now have his James Bond voice on your cell phone.

Get all of the Mamma Mia! Movie Soundtrack Ringtones here.

No Matter What - T.I.

noreply@blogger.com (Sophie Bell) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0000

No Matter What is the hot track from T.I.'s latest album Paper Trail. The disputed "King of the South" is back after an interesting career marred by controversy and run ins with the law. No Matter What's more serious tone highlights T.I.'s badass side and has a catchy hook to go with it.

Get the No Matter What video by T.I. for your cell phone.

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