Next Monday February 27, the Oscar red carpet gets the What Not to Wear treatment, when Carmindy (WNTW’s makeup expert) gives the scoop on whose makeup look was picture perfect and who fell short.  She will also give some advice on how you can achieve those red carpet looks for yourself.

Check out Facebook.com/WhatNotToWear for Carmindy’s post-Academy Awards dish.

Nickelodeon SpongeBob’s Super Bouncy Fun Time

Help SpongeBob and Patrick catch jellies in this all new mobile adventure.  Get ready, ‘cause it’s…Super Bouncy Fun Time!

****100 LEVELS OF SUPERBOUNCY FUN!!!**** for just $1.99

Bikini Bottom is swarming with jellyfish! Help SpongeBob SquarePants and his best friend, Patrick Star, collect them all using a super special ball blaster in this super exciting new physics-puzzler-type adventure for iOS!

Acoustic pop duo Brandon Jenner and Leah Felder have been making music together since high school in their hometown of Malibu, CA. The pair capture a summertime spirit in their music that’s influenced by life in the coastal surf town: “We never went to clubs,” says Leah. “We just went to the beach to have fun, and that’s what we wanted our music to reflect.”

Brandon & Leah’s self-produced debut album (due later this year) showcases the duo’s bright sound, filled with ukulele and acoustic guitar, Caribbean-flavored beats, and Leah’s honeyed lead vocals.  MTV.com’s Buzzworthy Blog premiered the official video for “Life Happens” this week, the first offering from the album. Produced by Funk Factory Films (Aloe Blacc, Gogol Bordello) and filmed in the mountains and beaches of Southern California, the clip makes for a perfect companion to the sun-filled track.

“Life Happens” is available now at Amazon.com.  For more information on Brandon & Leah, visit their official site at brandonandleah.com and find them on Facebook for the latest updates.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyz6RiU6YQQ

EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE SANTANA LIVE AT MONTREUX 2011

~ 2DVD SET AND BLU-RAY~

Santana Lands February 21 in a Captivating Set of Greatest Hits!

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Santana Live At Montreux 2011 on a 2DVD set & Blu-ray in an exhilarating set of jazz, Latin, funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. The 23-song show weighs heavily on the side of the songs that fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist (inducted in 1998) have loved over the years.

Filmed in high-definition and recorded in DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1 and LPCM Stereo, it’s a total jam-packed evening of percolating percussion, soaring lead guitar solos and the kind of funky bass/drum action that has kept this band in the forefront of popular music for over 40 years.

Live At Montreux 2011 is a career-spanning show that covers all the bases: from Tito Puente’s “Oye Como Va,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Black Magic Woman,” Babatunde Olatunji’s “Jingo” and Willie Bobo’s “Evil Ways” to John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme.” Carlos Santana has always had a knack for making his cover versions become spectacularly his own. His interpretive flair reached its zenith with 2010′s Guitar Heaven which contains his scintillating take on Cream’s “Sunshine Of Your Love.” Add his numerous originals, including “Smooth” and “Maria Maria,” his signature style of inspired and spiritual guitar playing and you have the kind of DVD that burns with intensity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM3-Sb14eT8

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Starring John Ratzenberger (Toy Story Trilogy, “Cheers”), Woody Jeffreys (Double Jeopardy, Valentine) and introducing Dakota Daulby in his first full-length film, The Woodcarver is a thought provoking story about a boy from a broken home that is befriended by a widowed man, the town woodcarver.

OFFICIAL DOVE APPROVED FILM FOR FAMILIES OF ALL AGES

Matthew Stevenson (Daulby) a troubled kid decides to take matters into his own hands when he vandalizes a church’s beautiful and intricate woodwork to get back at his separated parents.  After he gets caught, his punishment is to spend his time with Ernest Otto (Ratzenberger), an expert woodcarver, and repair the damage he has caused.  Ernest teaches Matthew the lessons of Jesus and helps the boy get back on the right path. Matthew eventually becomes an example not only to Ernest, but also to his own parents.  Through Christ and the teaching of Jesus the family is brought back together.

Written by Joe Nasser of Nasser Entertainment, Kevan Otto (What Would Jesus Do?) and directed by Thomas Makowski (What Would Jesus Do?), the DOVE approved DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.93.

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A live action feature that’s rated G is unusual, and the focus on this small group of players and their school, as well as the clean language and other elements makes for fabulous family viewing.

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The band’s new album (their sixth) “Fallen Empires” is AMAZING!! You wonder if they can top the hits they already have, and when you listen to this album, you are again impressed by Snow Patrol. It’s different than a lot of their earlier music, but it’s really, really good.

Gary Lightbody’s voice is captivating. The lyrics of the songs appealing. It is a nice touch to hear the folk vocals of Lissie on a number of tracks as well.

My favorite song from the track listing is ‘The Garden Rules’. It’s a great song to just sit and reflect on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPmnLY7KCRU

Snow Patrol, Fallen Empires Tour is taking over the states! (See their website for Complete Tour Dates).

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From The Sky Down 

U2 recently released the documentary From The Sky Down on DVD, Blu-Ray and video download, with bonus performances and interviews. The film documents the making of the band’s landmark 1991 album Achtung Baby.

Early in 2011, the band returned to Hansa Studio in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby with Academy Award winning director Davis Guggenheim (It Might Get Loud, Waiting for Superman, An Inconvenient Truth).

Originally screened as part of BBC’s Imagine Series across the UK last October, the film was also the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.

Twenty Years after the release of U2′s Achtung Baby, Guggenheim charts the path toward this groundbreaking album. Guggenheim uses animation and unseen footage from Berlin and Dublin alongside conversation to reveal what is now a key chapter in U2′s career.

“In the terrain of rock bands – implosion or explosion is seemingly inevitable. U2 has defied the gravitational pull towards destruction…this band has endured and thrived. From The Sky Down asks the question why,” says Guggenheim.

The trailer for From The Sky Down can be seen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ0Zhqb8Qgw

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To commemorate Valentine’s Day and the release of his new album Ringo 2012, Ringo Starr has launched a “Wonderful Valentine” contest on his Facebook page. Fans can visit the contest tab on Facebook and tell one of their friends they think they are “Wonderful.” Each fan can enter to win a personalized message from Ringo Starr for that special someone on Valentine’s Day!

Ringo recently dished on the song “Wonderful” - “I hope this will be my big Valentine’s Day song. I see a whole ad campaign – “Roses and Ringo” – because women love both and don’t forget it.! “Wonderful’ began when I had this track I liked. Then I heard Gary Nicholson — a great writer — was doing some work in the Valley. Gary and I wrote “Peace Dream” on the last album, and that was from another line he had. Gary told me he heard two people he didn’t know talking and one said, “The worst it ever was was wonderful.” That sort of stuff is a songwriter’s dream. So we took that and wrote this song about me and Barbara. “Wonderful” is dedicated to her because she is wonderful. We all have bad days, but as long as I’m with her, it’s wonderful.”

Ringo 2012 is available on iTunes and Amazon.

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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not!

On behalf of Universal Pictures, The Lorax and his friends, we have some exciting updates to share with you from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, coming to theaters in Tree-D March 2^nd!  Including a clip, activities, mobile downloads, and games!

From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope.  The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.  To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Visit the official website
www.theloraxmovie.com

Watch the trailer:

Get downloads:

Play a ton of NEW games including Humming-Fish & Swomee-Swan Survival, Don’t Whack The Lorax, Ted’s Scooter Dodge and DodgeBerry Blast!

Truffula Shuffula – Match What You See One. Two. Three.

iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id494666268?ls=1&mt=8
Android: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.blockdot.universal.truffulaShuffula

Truffula Shuffula is the official game for the movie “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”!  In the game, you’ll help The Lorax create colorful clusters of 3 or more matching objects. The more clusters you create, the more points you earn!  Should you get stuck with no things to match – hit the Shuffula button – or shake your device – and you’ll be set in a dash.

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is the third feature created by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Hop).  www.theloraxmovie.com