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HollyWood Christmas

Last night, we hosted. Tonight, we are destined for Chaz Dean's Christmas Spectacular at his studio down in Hollywood. I was there yesterday getting my hair cut. Ah, for the first time in nearly a year, I had my hair styled by Monica, my girl. No more barbers for me for a while. Ha ha.

Anyway, I'm all dandied up, just drying off a bit more before leaving the house. It's freezing outside.

I'm very excited because the Grammy Ballot arrived today. People, I'm part of that vanguard trying to inject some modern taste into the votes. I must admit though, Paul McCartney will be getting the nod in a few categories. But this year, it's all about Amy Winehouse. No, no, no. She is the artist to be reckoned with this year. Forget her current death wish, check out her album Back To Black. Nominated in all 4 of the marquee categories, 10th Feb could be the night of her life if she lives to see it. For a bonus, check out her guest vocal Valerie on Mark Ronson's Version. Definitely the most talked about and popular musician of the year. Stay gold, Pony Girl. Stay gold.

Biggest Grammy disappointment: no noms for Arctic Monkeys. Boo!

I'll be posting my top 10 CDs of 2007 this week, so stay tuned.

I'm out of here. See you in Hollywood!

Peace & Disco Beats

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