Archive for September 2012

YouTube Star Kurt Hugo Schneider and Indie Rockers Troup

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome YouTube music sensation Kurt Hugo Schneider and indie rock quintet Troup. Plus Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week! Producer, singer, songwriter and video editor Kurt Hugo Schneider has taken YouTube by storm. His YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers and almost 436 million views.…

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Troup – “Some Lie” (LIVE)

As far as we are concerned Troup is the next big thing! Formed by Wales-born songwriter Alex Troup, his L.A.-bred quintet Troup, is a mix of classic rock and indie pop. Troup moved to L.A. in 2006, eventually meeting producer/keyboardist Evan Beigel while browsing the vinyl bins at Amoeba. Now, with guitarist Claudio Tristano, bassist…

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Post Show Chat with Kurt Hugo Schneider

In this Bonus portion of The Weekly Comet, Kurt answers your YouTube questions LIVE! Producer, singer, songwriter and video editor Kurt Hugo Schneider has taken YouTube by storm. His YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers and almost 436 million views. He has produced videos for Sam Tsui performing medleys and covers as a one…

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Interview with YouTube Star Kurt Hugo Schneider

Producer, singer, songwriter and video editor Kurt Hugo Schneider has taken YouTube by storm. His YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers and almost 436 million views. He has produced videos for Sam Tsui performing medleys and covers as a one man choir. The duo’s videos, notably the Michael Jackson medley, have been described by…

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Troup – “Mickey Mouse Teeth” (LIVE)

As far as we are concerned Troup is the next big thing! Formed by Wales-born songwriter Alex Troup, his L.A.-bred quintet Troup, is a mix of classic rock and indie pop. Troup moved to L.A. in 2006, eventually meeting producer/keyboardist Evan Beigel while browsing the vinyl bins at Amoeba. Now, with guitarist Claudio Tristano, bassist…

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Kyler England – “Breakeven” (LIVE)

Singer and songwriter Kyler England takes The Comet stage for a breathtaking performance of “Breakeven”. Kyler music has been featured on such TV shows as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Vampire Diaries,” “Private Practice,” “One Tree Hill,” “Switched At Birth,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Army Wives” as well as in the film “The Lucky Ones.” She has opened for such…

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Fashion Week Begins While Forgiveness is the New Black

As Fashion Week dawns in New York City, Luke will be shining a light on what’s hot on the red carpet with Keira Knightly starring in the upcoming “Anna Karenina,” co-starring Jude Law. We will see stunning outfits from her films “Atonement,” “Pride and Prejudice” and of course Keira’s blockbuster role in “Pirates of the…

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Beverly Hills Nanny Amber Valdez Interview

This week all eyes are on Amber Valdez as we shine the spotlight on this hot Beverly Hills Nanny. Although Amber is known for her hit ABC show Beverly Hills Nanny, she started her career in a very different direction. Prior to nannying, Amber worked as a broadcast journalist, racking up quite an impressive portfolio…

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Lace Trend Tips With Celebrity Stylist Chris Mannor

Before New York Fashion Week, celebrity stylist Chris Mannor showsbus what’s hot in Fall trends, and a style guide for how we can get the look. That exploding fashion trend of the moment is as practical as it is pretty, one word: lace! It seems like everywhere we turn runways, red carpets and fashionistas are…

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Keira Knightley Hot On The Red Carpet

This week Keira Knightley is red hot on the red carpet. Her highly anticipated film Anna Karenina co-starring Jude Law comes out this weekend. Knightley is seen in a beautiful gown by costume designer Jacqueline Dunn. Keira once again teams up with Joe Wright who also directed her in Atonement and Pride and Prejudice. Other…

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Sonos – “Discover” (LIVE)

Emerging in the fall of ’09 from the Los Angeles vocal scene, Sonos turned the a cappella genre on its head with bold vocal+electronic interpretations of popular indie material. On their Verve Records debut “SonoSings” the group reinvented artists like Radiohead, Bon Iver, Bjork, Fleet Foxes, Imogen Heap, Jazzanova, and dazzled with a dark, trip-hop…

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