Let’s continue on the subject of what our kids and grandkids are into these days.
Let’s talk Jay-Z (real name Shawn Corey Carter).
He’s a rapper and rap music deserves our attention, it certainly has our kids’ attention!
He’s married to Beyonce.
He’s considered the godfather of rap.
He has gone from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York in one of the most notoriously dangerous neighborhoods, to becoming one of the most successful corporations in the music business with publishing, clothing (Rocawear), recording to name a few.
He is certainly one of the brightest and most …

OK, so while we’re on the subject of knowing about things our kids and grandkids love…let’s talk about Lady Gaga.
It all started with a little buzz over this bleach blonde girl singing a “Let’s Dance” disco tune…then more buzz about the song “Pppppppoker Face PPPPoker Face.”
And then KABOOOOOOM! The whole world is Goo Goo for LADY GAGA!!!!
Her fashions, outrageous, her stage shows, irreverently amazing, her music, catchy as hell….but here’s the thing:
She’s only 23 years old.
She has PIPES, I mean, this girl can SING.
And write music.
And play …

Some readers wanted to know what the Glee video we posted was all about…this is for you GrannieAnnie!  It is a takeoff on the video that Beyonce did that really caught fire.  The Beyonce video was lampooned on Saturday Night Live (in a sketch that Beyonce herself was in), and has become a big hit on the internet with the world (including a video with toddlers doing the dance!).
It is the video that sparked the infamous Kayne West debacle with Taylor Swift at the Video Music Awards.
Thanks for the …