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Workout Playlist... 20 songs that make you move!

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RESOLUTION: Workout more often. Some resolutions are made to be broken but with an awesome playlist for your iPod, this is one resolution that will be easier to stick with. Simply insert cool earphones, and get moving! I'm Sexy and I Know It: Popcosmo does not condone the donning of speedo's but this song will give your abs a great workout...from laughing along with LMFAO.

Ramones- Beat on the Brat: ? Again, we at Popcosmo do not condone beating on brats but the Ramones are sure to get your workout going.

I Need a Dollar-Aloe Blace: Hmm, maybe we need another mile more than a dollar, and this song keeps us going.

What you Know- We know you know that Two Door Cinema Club rocks!

Helter Skelter- This song by the Beatles will get your heart pumping. And creep you out a little bit.

Moves Like Jagger- Maroon 5: ? Have you ever seen Jagger move? Not pretty. But the song has a great beat for a workout.

Cake- The Distance: You're going the distance. ? You're going for speed. You're going for Starbucks when you're done with this workout.

Super Bass- Nikki Minaj: You'll have his heartbeat running away with yo hot bod, girlfriend.

And... Kriss Kross: Jump Pitbull: Shake Señora Modern English: I Melt with You Friendly Fires: Jump in the Pool One Direction: What Makes You Beautiful BeatFreakz: Somebody's Watching Me Miranda Lambert: Gunpowder & Lead Black Eyed Peas: Boom Boom Pow Smashing Pumpkins: Today Coldplay: Viva la Vida Train: Hey Soul Sister Outkast: Hey Ya

What songs are on your workout playlist?

 

5 Dubstep Tunes for you

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With the artist, Skrillex, just being announced as a Best New Artist Grammy Nominee, Dubstep may have just gone from creeping its way from the underground scene to busting out full force. Originating in London in the 1990's, (doesn't most killer stuff originate in London?) Dubstep is the love child of Rap/Hip Hop and Techno. Artists such as Jay-Z, Rhianna, Kanye, and even Britney are playing around with this textural sound experience. Skrillex, Bassnectar, Modestep, Deadmau5 and Flux Pavillion are a great start for pure dubstep, but you can find virtually any song that has been given the dubstep treatment. Searching random song titles and "dubstep" on YouTube results in some very fun time-suckage. A couple of awesome "finds" are "Smells Like Teen Spirit Dubstep" and "Come Together Dubstep." Go forth and be Dubstep savvy, come Grammy time! Here are 5 songs to get you started... plus one just for fun. LMFAO - Part Rock Anthem (Arion Dubstep Remix)

DJ Fresh "Gold Dust" (Flux Pavillion Remix)

DeadMau5 "Ghosts N Stuff"

Modestep "Sunlight"

Skrillex "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"

Just for fun: What Dubstep Sounds like to your Parents

Snap, Crackle, K-Pop

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Love bubble-gum pop, danceable beats and crazy fashion? ? Then plant your fanny, snatch some headphones and check out the latest craze from Korea...K-Pop (Korean pop music)! Songs are full of auto-tuned, catchy, dare-you-not-to-break-it-down pop goodness, and the beats are totally danceable by themselves.? But the videos are the real show-stoppers.? From coordinated? candy-colored outfits to dangerously spikey accessories and chainmaille armour hoodie vests, your senses will be assaulted with awesome!? And when K-Pop blows up in the U.S, ? you can totally say, "I listened to that before it was mainstream." Check these out right now and join the millions of adoring, crazed, intense fans...

Crave the shiny pants and killer heels.? 2NE1 I am the Best

Dance to this in front of your mirror!? Hyuna Bubble Pop!

Best use of silver make-up and man wigs.? Wonder Girls 2 Different Tears

They've inspired an entire fashion look: the "SHINee Trend"! SHINee RingDingDong

Earphones Review: An earful of choices

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If you are like us, earphones are a daily necessity. There are so many great options available for working out, hanging out, and studying; but we wanted only the best in sound, style, and functionality. ? After our earphones review, here are three of our favorites:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seemed like the tangled-up mess of earphone wires was just something we were going to have to live with, but we found a fun solution! ? Zipbuds are the original zip-up, tangle-free earphones with top quality sound. ? And they just launched a new and improved line of fashion-forward products.

Zipbuds told us that "the 2nd Generation (G2) Zipbuds feature premium 11mm drivers, a lighter zipper pull and redesigned aluminum ear buds, resulting in an enhanced overall listening experience for fashion conscious music lovers, and gamers." ? Um, right... but what does this mean? ? For us it meant the "vertebrae" zipper design is feather-light (no pull on the headphones) and there's? no more tangled mess coming out of our pocket or purse, plus it sounds great. There are plenty of color options and they come with a sweat resistant Sport Ear Clip to keep them still while exercising. ? ? Zipbuds earphones, $39.99, buy at Zipbuds

Who knew we'd have a hoodie in our earphones review! We love fashionable jackets to warm up chilly days and we love our music, so when we found HoodieBuddie, we knew we’d be BFFs right away.? The hoodies have earphones built into… wait for it… the hoods’ laces!? Just put your mp3 player or phone in your pocket, use the built in plug and listen with the super-secret wires that bring sound out of the laces. ? HoodieBuddies are available in a rainbow of colors, and we even like the plaid mens' styles. ? Oh, and if you ever spill a little chocolate ice cream on your hoodie… just throw it in the wash. Yep, earphone laces and all. Chic and easy! ? HoodieBuddie, $42, buy at HoodieBuddie

Choices, choices, choices. ? UrbanEars packs a crayola box full of choices! ? Not only can you choose a color, you can choose a style. From classic full-size to small, they are all practical and provide great sound by blocking exterior noises. ? The smallest size (Bagis, which fits in your ear) even has earphones that clip together so they can hang on your neck when your not listening. UrbanEars is all about giving you as many options for headphones as you have favorite songs. Urban Ears, $35 and up, buy at UrbanEars

British Invasion: One Direction

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Check out the new video from boy band, One Direction, and tell us what you think. The beachy, retro vibe of the video perfectly fits the catchy lyrics of the song, What makes You Beautiful. ? The band members, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Harry Styles, together 1D or One Direction, are all between 17 and 19 years old. None of them qualified individually for the British? X-Factor, but when they? formed a group, they won 3rd place. Guess they were meant to be together because they are hot, hot, hot in Europe. Their recent tour has been a success, and our fingers are crossed that they'll launch a U.S. tour soon. We'll keep you posted!

Summer Songs

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How do we define Summer Songs? They range from the top tunes of the summer, to upbeat songs that make you think of sunshine, to lazy day songs. In other words, anything that makes you feel good!

Let’s Go Surfing by The Drums

How can you resist a song that asks if you want to go surfing? Summer anthem, anyone?

Hey Lil Mama by Khalil (& Lil’ Twist)

It’s R&B by a teenager and we like it. From captain of his high school basketball team to top singer, he's simply a natural. ? We hope he's thanking his aunt, who overheard him singing at home and persuaded him to to post a YouTube video. ? The rest is history!

Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People

How do you know when you’ve made it? Well, if SXSW isn’t enough, then being on a Karaoke Essentials album might be. This band is just breaking into “Top 40,” but we have no doubt we'll be hearing a lot more from FTP. If you don't believe us, you might want to also listen to Helena Beat to make up your own mind.

Lights by Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding popped into the spotlight after playing at the Royal Wedding, although she had already won plenty of awards in Britain. We think she’ll be earning plenty of awards stateside too, but right now we just enjoy this easy-to-listen-to sweet sounding song.

Price Tag by Jessie J (feat B.o.B.)

Love the lyrics (really listen to them). It’s not about the money with this song, it’s all about making the world dance… and she does!!! (Take a listen to "Stand Up" too since the the whole “Who You Are” album is great.)