We may be witnessing history! I believe that right now is the first time in American music history that the #1 song features both "Mazel Tov" and "L'Chaim" in the lyrics. If you're not familiar with the song, you might be wondering the identity of the artist. Do the Beastie Boys have a new song? Did Adam Sandler create a Hanukkah in July song? Well, the #1 song according to the Billboard Hot 100 is "I Gotta Feeling" by none other than a special collaboration between Jerry Seinfeld, Natalie Portman, Sacha Baron Cohen, and the late Sammy Davis Jr. Plus, the video is directed by Stephen Spielberg. No wonder the song is #1! Actually, the song is by the Black Eyed Peas. 
(The guy in the middle is not part of the group.)
Anyway, if you want to verify that these Hebrew phrases are actually in the song, click here to see the video (YouTube won't let me embed it). The song is quite catchy and BEP definitely deserves credit for the use of Mazel Tov and L'Chaim in the song.
Picture by F Micelotta/American Idol 2009/Getty Images
Friday, July 10, 2009
Mazel Tov
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Hooray for Adam Lambert
When I first started Sean’s Ramblings, I thought most of my entries would be pop culture related. It’s turned out to be more about personal stories, Pittsburgh sports and trivia, but I do write about television, music, movies, etc. on occasion. Since I am anxiously waiting for game six of the Penguins-Red Wings series to begin (I’m obviously writing this on Tuesday evening), I thought I would occupy my time by writing about the big news on Yahoo: American Idol’s Adam Lambert announced that he was gay. Here were my immediate reactions:
1. I am shocked! I can’t believe that he is gay! Next you’re going to tell me that Clay Aiken and Elton John are gay.
2. Honestly, who really cares? I’m happy that Lambert is comfortable with himself and his sexuality. While I'm sure this is a big step for him, I am hopeful that we’re getting closer to the point where someone announcing that they are gay becomes less and less of an issue.
3. So long Jon & Kate!
I went to CVS on Tuesday morning to buy an anniversary card (yes, Mom & Dad, it is for you and will get to you on time) and noticed about four or five magazines at the register. People, US Weekly, OK Magazine, and the other ones all had Jon and/or Kate on the cover. Lambert’s announcement will finally rid us of any Jon & Kate news. Right?
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