August saw the fantastic Pixie Lott guest editing MSN Music for the second Xclusives month. Before we head into September (which features an even bigger act) I thought I’d take some screen grabs. A pleasure to interview, looking forward to the release of her album very soon.
I saw Synth Britannia, a BBC4 documentary on the birth UK electronic scene, over the weekend and was absolutely blown away. I love really well-researched programmes like this, it was so obvious that the team behind it were passionate about their subject matter. They got the mix just right between the big mainstream tracks and the more obscure underground tunes – not too pop and not too weirdo geeky. Good to see Daniel Miller and Martin Gore as well.
This programme could have been about knitting anoracks and I would have still watched it. The rest of my week involves listening through plenty of 80s electronica and checking out some classics like Human League’s ‘Dare’. Never heard that one before but it’s sounds like a blinder.
Great editorial leading to great discovery. Thank you Beeb.
Just got word that EMI are releasing Special and Deluxe editions of Bowie’s Station to Station album. Once these have been purchased my life will be complete…
![clip_image001[4]](http://www.stevenwilsonbeales.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/clip_image0014.jpg "David Bowie: Station to Station equals Nirvana")
This is like so totally sick. I mean OMG some of the language here is so OTT but also quite cool like.
Yesterday, we relaunched our MSN Xclusives brand in the MSN Music channel. Building on the success of our previous shows with The Pussycat Dolls and Sugababes and our great guest editorial work with the likes of Cheryl Cole and Rihanna – we’ve now launched a new monthly format that combines the power of both ideas.
http://music.uk.msn.com/xclusives/
Each month we’ll be publishing an extensive editorial package around a major artist. That means something new for chart fans that they can’t get anywhere else. More artists to be announced very soon.
First up – Kylie Minogue!
Right now you can check out:
· Exclusive Kylie Minogue interview – one of the very few granted to online in the UK
· Kylie Answers MSN User Questions
· And not forgetting our incredible KYLIE MINOGUE DEEP ZOOM!
Hope you enjoy this and let me know what you think.
Our Executive Producer Peter Bale has penned a few mighty words about free content on the MSN portal. I’ve assembled some of our best features we’ve produced recently. Hope you enjoy taking a look.
I’m so incredibly gutted that I’m not going to Glastonbury this year – looks like it’s going to be another sunny one. And Kylie is going to be performing.
Oh well, here’s a nice Bing image to placate.
So the final Big Brother is upon us. Well, almost, if rumours are correct it’ll probably move to online, but in the meantime you can experience it in all it’s final TV glory from tonight on channel 4.
This year we’ve pulled out all the stops on MSN TV to bring you the best coverage in the most exciting formats. Here’s a few below and much more to come. Enjoy!
Exclusive Online interview with Davina McCall
She’s been the face of Big Brother for over a decade; MSN TV talks exclusively to Davina.
Microsoft Photosynth of the new Big Brother house
Big Brother 11 Deep Zoom here
Weekly Video blog with Nasty Nick – listen to out first podcast with Nick here.
And of course don’t forget to check out our Big Brother Reality TV special here for extensive coverage through video, features, blogs, podcasts and, of course, twitter!
You heard it here first. We’ve asked Big Brother’s very own Nasty Nick to be our weekly video blogger on MSN TV. Should be fun. Can’t wait until the final show starts!
Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.
So the iPad marketing campaign begins. Why do Apple insist on these screenshots that look nothing like the actual product. Certainly not the only company that does this but still annoying…
Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.
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