Genteel Reader,

I am afraid I have disappointed you.  I have not written to you in some time.  I have no defense and refuse to insult you with an excuse.  Now that my sentiments are known, I shall speak no further on this matter; I have more advantageous things to discuss.  It regards Musiklot’s most powerful couples, specifically couples that markedly affect change.  I have been given the distinct honor of naming the most auspicious alliances of the modern age.  These individuals by virtue of their style, perspectives, and influence have made strides that will be remembered time immemorial.  If you have any qualms about the selections, that must be your affair.  My affair begins with reviewing the French president and his notorious yet elegant wife.

Nicolas Sarkozy, elected president of France in 2007, wed model Carla Bruni in 2007.  Prior to the match, Sarkozy and Bruni were indeed successful in their respective trades.  Their union, however, has created cemented them as an influential couple worthy of estimable reckoning.  Before becoming president, Sarkozy impressed not only the French populace, but also the entire world, with his command of oratory and distaste for mainstream politics.  Sarkozy further instigated change by creating the French Council of the Muslim Faith (FCMF), which forced France to confront the growing hostilities against Muslim citizens.  Conversely, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was a socialite, heiress, singer, and model prior to becoming France’s leading lady.  Known as the face for a myriad of fashion houses, Madame Sarkozy also made an impression (not necessarily positive) with her high profile romances.  Madame Sarkozy dated Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Vincent Perez, and even former French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius.  Not one to mind her tongue and apparently other things- no pun intended- she has stated that she feels comporting with the demands of monogamy to be difficult: finding monogamous relationships to be dull.  I will not condemn her personal choices, no matter how sorely I am tempted.  However, judging by the colorful rapport she has with President Sarkozy, the word “dull” may prove to be inapplicable these days.

Ever since their marriage in 2007, this couple has cemented their status as style icons, proponents of political change, and most recently, philanthropists.  In the world of Fashion, Vanity Fair magazine ranked President Sarkozy as the 68^th best dressed person in the world in 2007.  Similarly, Madame Sarkozy ranked third on Vanity Fair’s International Best Dressed list in 2008.  As for promoting change, Madame Sarkozy is openly critical of the Roman Catholic Church’s position on AIDS and religion, specifically contraception, calling for “evolution” in the Church’s perspectives.  Like his wife, President Sarkozy, is not afraid to draw criticism.  Although staunchly Catholic, he has expressed tolerance of other faiths, even stating Islam of the greatest and most beautiful civilizations the world has known.  Furthermore, their efforts to harmonize the world extend even to depleting their own coffers.  On February 17, 2010, President Sarkozy forgave the €56 million Haitian debt and pledged an additional €230 million dollars to aid Haiti. The First Lady, who is an accomplished singer, previously donated the proceeds from her third studio album, €238,000 (US$330,000) — the total profit from her newly released album — to children’s charities in Haiti.

I do not present them as archetypes: merely as human beings using their influence in memorable and beneficial ways. Truthfully, they are far from ideal. Madame Sarkozy may be the only First Lady to have nude photographs circulated of her during her time in office.  President Sarkozy may very well be the first president to openly use profanity against a heckler.  Nevertheless, their collective efforts to add value to this world are impressive and have only just begun: President and Madame Sarkozy are a mere 2 years into the 5-year presidential term.   I must remark that if their current actions are any measure, then we can continue to expect great things.  I am sure I do.

Bidding you adieu,

Lady J

6) Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi

Ellen Lee DeGeneres a successful comedian, television, actress and hostess of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. More recently she was named one of the judges on TV’s hottest show American Idol. In 1997, during the fourth season of Ellen, she came out publicly as a lesbian in an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.  She has won twelve Emmys and numerous awards for her work and charitable efforts. In 2007, Forbes estimated DeGeneres’ net worth as US$65 million.  Ellen’s partner Portia de Rossi (born Amanda Lee Rogers, is an Australian actress, best known for her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on the television series Ally McBeal and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the sitcom Arrested Development. She currently portrays Veronica Palmer on the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted.  This married couple is leaders in their field of advertising, and television.

5) Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt

Aside from being the hottest couple in Hollywood. Angelina and Brad Pitt throw their star power behind equality and eco and global humanitarian issues. Pitt began his acting career with television guest appearances, including a role on the CBS soap opera Dallas in 1987. In 1995 he gave critically acclaimed performances in the crime thriller Seven and the science fiction film Twelve Monkeys, the latter securing him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination. His greatest commercial successes have been 2004’s Troy, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005). Pitt received his second Academy Award nomination for his title role performance in the 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Pitt currently lives with actress Angelina Jolie in a relationship that has garnered wide publicity. He and Jolie have three adopted children—Maddox, Zahara, and Pax—and three biological children—Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. His significant other Angelina has received three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and an Academy Award. Jolie has promoted humanitarian causes throughout the world, and is noted for her work with refugees as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). She has been cited as one of the world’s most beautiful women and her off-screen life is widely reported.^. Since being together they both has become increasingly involved in social issues both in the United States and internationally.

4) Jay-Z & Beyonce

Ok so everyone who knows music has heard of this famous couple. Jay-z, rapper, business man and Beyonce. Jay-z.  Jay-z is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over USD$150 million., He has sold 40 million albums worldwide. While receiving ten Grammy Awards for his musical work. Jay-Z co-owns The 40/40 Club and the NBA’s New Jersey Nets and is also the creator of the clothing line Rocawear. As an artist he holds the record for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200. Lets just face it his wife Beyonce is just as impressive and famous in her own right. Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child.  According to Sony, Knowles’ record sales, combined with those of the group’s, have surpassed 100 million. Beyonce released her debut solo album Dangerously in Love, which spawned the hits “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy”, and became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy awards. Continuing to impress she launched her family’s fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L’Oréal. In 2009, Forbes listed Knowles fourth on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and number one on the list of top Best-Paid Celebs Under 30 with over $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.  Together they ARE the IT Couple in music & entertainment.

The controversial and Neilsen Ranking most successful rapper of the decade – Eminem is set to drop another album from his list of successful releases and this one is titled Relapse 2. It is set to be released this year 2010 from his record label Shady/Aftermath.  The first single from this sixth LP of Eminem was highly controversial titled We Made You. It was a single that was seen and heard to be a synthy groove packed with so much insults for some of America’s most loved celebs like, Kim kadashian, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay lohan, Elvis Presley, Amy winehouse, Jessica alba and  some other that I presently cant even remember.

There is one thing we are very aware of and that is that Eminem is coming out with two albums this year and both album according to previews, share a lot of similarities. He promised that both albums would be worth every penny, but why two album? That I don’t know!

This time around and off course from experience, I would advise that his friends, Celebrities, wife and maybe children, should be at an alert and beware because both albums may just be about all of ya! It is obvious that Eminem is out of inspirations!

Bright Stars & Bright Lights

9) Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani

Lets just face it. Relationship are hard enough, and considering the hectic pace of recording an album and touring a record, it’s truly amazing that musicians are even able to find love.  In December 1995, No Doubt and rock band Goo Goo Dolls went on tour opening for alternative rock band Bush. Stefani met Bush guitarist and lead singer Gavin Rossdale and they married on September 14, 2002.  Firmly by each other’s sides at awards shows, singing about each other in their songs, and even making a cameo appearance in the Ben Stiller comedic masterpiece, “Zoolander”.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are a true Australian love story, well almost.

While Nicole Kidman is an American born Australian actress her hubby Keith is a New Zealand born Australian Country Singer. I guess that coincidence alone makes them a match made in Pop Culture heaven. Nicole Kidman is still a very successful actress, fashion model, singer and humanitarian.  Yes that’s right…Kidman has been a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Australia since 1994. In 2006, Kidman was made a Companion of the Order of Australia. Keith has been on a hot streak music wise after checking into rehab in 2007(yes even PoP stars have issues) – he went on to win a pleather of awards including Best Male Vocal Performance (Grammy) and People Choice Awarded him the “Favorite Male Artist in 2010.

7) Bono and Ali Hewson

Well if you don’t know who Bono is then you were probably just born or have been living under a rock that past three decades or so. Well Bono is the lead singer from U2, one of the most successful bands of all time. And whats more amazing this guy is the ultimate humanitarian. He is widely known for his activism concerning Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign and Product Red.  He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year by Time, among other awards and nominations. 

And his wife Ali Hewson is also a pretty huge humanitarian in her own right. The U2 song “The Sweetest Thing” was given to Ali as a gift because Bono forgot her birthday while writing and recording with the band during The Joshua Tree sessions. She appears in the song’s music video and received income from its sales. She gave all proceeds to Chernobyl Children’s Project International. Now that is Love….I love this couple…and I  love You too

Platinum blond musician Christina Aguilera is set to jump out with her fourth studio album titled Light & Darkness. This album is scheduled to drop later in this year 2010. This beautiful and blond diva has been seen with a lot of other artist in recent times going in and out of the music studio. So our guess is that, there is definitely going to be some really hot hookups on the album. rumor has it that she is collaborating with a lot of top music stars in the industry and also a lot of A list producers to make sure that she gets the best of works on this album.

The album light & darkness is a reflection of Christina’s life and struggle throughout her career, and other reflected experiences.

Not only is Christina Aguilera a mother, she is a wife and a very enticing performer. She never falls short of expectations especially when it comes to her job (singing and performing to a live audience).

We hear there is also going to be a twist in her upcoming video, as she is going to be doing a totally new and eccentric choreographies like that of Beyonce’s. and Shakira’s magnificent and latest video (give it up to me).

So what is Pop Culture? Well if we ‘google it’ we find our favorite wikipedia url that  describes Pop culture as a phenomena that are deemed preferred per an informal consensus within the mainstream of a given culture, specifically Western culture of the early to mid 20th century and the emerging global mainstream of the late 20th to 21st century. Heavily influenced by mass media, this collection of ideas permeates the everyday lives of the society.  Lets thank the good users of Wikipedia for that very wordy definition.

So here is the list beginning with

“Beauty and the Athlete”

12) Eva Longoria (parker) and Tony Parker

Eva Longoria the beautiful Desperate Housewife star on Wisteria Lane married the 27year old San Antonio Spurs Point Guard Tony Parker. Although, Tony Parker’s spurs have sputter lately he still has 3 championship rings to his credit in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Eva was voted #14 most beautiful women according to FHM magazine in 2008. Actually Tony Parker became more popular after marrying Eva Longoria. Now the Courtside Seats at the Spurs game just got a little more interesting.

11) David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

Ok so outside the USA David Beckham is arguably the most famous soccer player in the world. For those who don’t know soccer is the biggest sport on the planet and USA is starting to catch on to the trend with MLS and the national team gaining popularity. I almost forgot- Victoria was a Spice Girl, remember them? Vaguely, but she has become more popular being married to the worlds most recognize athlete.

10) Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady

Gisele Bundchen is a Brazilian super model well lets just say she is the worlds top super model and a Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program. According to Forbes, she is the highest-paid model in the world and also the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment world, with an estimated $70 million fortune. Tom Brady, was drafted in the 6^th round to the New England Patriots after playing college football at the University of Michigan. All he did since being draft was win 3 out of the 4 Super bowl’s that he played and grab two Super bowl MVPs to go along with it. And Lets just face it…He married Gisele..

Coming Soon the Movie Stars and Music Kings and Queens that make the list at #9 through #4…

Young Jeezy had a long list of producers outlined for his upcoming album Thug Motivation 103, which will be hitting stores later this year. He also has his long friend and producer Shawty Red work on his album. He was said to have collaborated with a lot of artist on this album both the up and coming Midnight Black, and Kanye West. And from the rumors rolling around town, we hear that he has about 25 to 30 songs ready to go.

When asked, young Jeezy said that he is taking his time on this record because he wants to get the best out of this album since he has done it three times and this is his fourth album. He wants to make it perfect.

There are some hot songs on the track that I listened to and loved while some were just down right raw and dirty. for instance starting with the intro, it was like a “ditch” lyrical song; take for instance this verse “no matter what they think, I m trying to do better/despite of what they think, I’m making you better/so let them go back and forth about who’s better” what’s that! I personally don’t think music should be for talking back or hitting back at haters, I feel it should be about the fans and not your personal grogies. On the upside, the album is very good, I enjoyed listening to it.

Canibus And New Album Melatonin Magik

Rapper Canibus is one of Americas underground rapper, very talented and determined to get his lyrics internationally accepted. He has release an album that was considered to be above average and yet did not make gold. But surprisingly, this rapper is not giving up he is out with his latest slam titled Melatonin Magik. This new album is set to be released in February 2010 after a 2years break from his first album since 2007 titled For Whom the Beat Tolls. 

This album torches on all sorts of subject. it is not limited to a particular theme or pattern although he is best known for his use of vaguer words on known artist like LLCOOL J but on this new joint, we hear that he has aggravated his beef to a more substantial artist such as Eminem.

He torch on subjects pertaining to race unto that concerning the government to the environment. Gosh! This dude is a mess with a lack in focus and direction. I think he would have really done better if he had a theme, a niche and a particular style that people could relate him to with.

He started his career first with the Fugees member Wyclef, and had to go on his own because of some unnecessary grogies he had against LLCOOLJ.

Lil Wayne is in the news again! He seems to be in the news these days on a daily basis. Lil Wayne is coming out with a brand new album this year 2010 just months after the successful release of his Rebirth album which throw the country into a dancing ciaos.

Lil Wayne has always been known to be successful with every album he releases and every collaborations he partakes in. he has made lots of artist super stars with his sexy and adorable vocals and attitude which he uses to blow the ladies off there minds and gets guys talking and envying.

One admirable feature about Lil Wayne is just watching him do his thing. He is very artistic and a great blend of today’s youth rap and sex /drug/alcohol driven testosterone rapper with family background issues.

The mix tape of the lead song on the album No Ceilings is a song that sounds a lot like he was sex driven and drowns gleefully in his own testosterone.

The good thing about Lil Wayne is that fans love him and he seems to always go platinum even when he sings crap! Let’s hope that the same success happens with this album because there are a lot of songs on the album No Ceilings that makes no sense. They were either targeted at other artist like the Black Eye Peas or just self magnifying.

Still Standing is Monica’s upcoming album which will make it her sixth studio album. It is the third album produced under her label J records. It is a contract that was made following the renewal of her joint venture with the same label in October 2007. In addition to this album is the success of her reality TV series Monica still standing on the BET network on the 27^th of October 2009.

Her new album is scheduled to be released on the 8^th of March 2010 through Sony music in the United Kingdom and then in the US through J records. Missy Elliot is confirmed to have produced the hit single on the album titled: Everything

Monica worked on over hundreds of songs with producers and song writers like John Austin, Bryan- Michael Cox, Baby Face, Drumma Boy and a lot more. Her team almost made collaboration possible between her and Robert Kelly on the same album.

From press releases and interviews, we hear that there will be a lot of other collaborations on the album including names like Lil Jon and many more. Monica’s team and her are trying effortlessly to get her on the top of the charts where she used to be years back.