You can’t use the Olympics to escape reality.

Like so many today, if you thought you could use the Olympics as a means to forget about your daily problems, lay offs, foreclosures, etc… you may be in for a rude awakening.

One of the Whistler resorts hosting the skiing events, may be foreclosed on right smack in the middle of the Olympics.

Yikes! Talk about a splash of cold water in the face.

What next? Will the repo men come and take my TV away just as Mao Asada launches into her triple axel attempt, or will the cable cut off for non payment seconds before Apollo Ohno reaches the finish line?

In this day and age, even escapist fantasy has fallen victim to budget cuts.

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Conor Mccreedy: International Art Superstar

When he’s not working the runway or gracing high fashion magazines with his strong androgynous look, Conor Mccreedy lives up to his “hip young artist on the brink of international success” label by effortlessly meshing with other beautiful people from the fashion, film, high society and art worlds.

In this exclusive pop!talk art interview, Conor discusses his evolution from high fashion model to fine artist, what inspires him in both the concrete jungle and the wilderness of Africa, and how he creates artwork that include collectors such as Nelson Mandela, the National Arts Club and Hotel on Rivington.

Subscribe to pop!talk today to catch PART II of our exclusive interview with the uber-talented international art superstar!

OH YEAH!

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GLEE: Madonna Episode Sneak Peak

Fab news for Gleeks around the world jonesing for the new season of GLEE to start on April 13th: Entertainment Tonight teased us with a sneak peak at the all Madonna episode of GLEE.

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Rumors are criss-crossing the blogosphere about which songs from Madonna’s 25-year career will be featured on GLEE, the hit Fox show and winner of Best Comedy or Musical Series at the Golden Globes. The preview clip reveals the first official GLEE version of one of Madonna’s hits: “Express Yourself” sung by Michele Lea, who plays the beleaguered Rachel. Dianna Agron, who plays former head Cherrio Quinn Fabray, is reportedly singing “Papa Don’t Preach” while Jane Lynch’s Sue Sylvester takes on “Vogue.”

“It’s got like 10 numbers in it, and the production value is very big,” revealed creator Ryan Murphy about the upcoming episode. “We adore her and worship her, so when I’m directing, I’m always like, ‘Do it for Madonna.’”

What will Madonna’s reaction be if our Gleeks fail to impress with their tribute? This is how Sue sees it: “Somewhere in the English countryside in a stately manor home, Madonna is weeping.”

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Olympics: When Sport Requires Studying

Seemingly bent on ruing the popular sport, Figure Skating’s leaders have invented a scoring system so complicated, one has to take a seminar just to figure out what’s going on.

So, if you’ve given up on the idea that sport should simply require watching in order to enjoy, here’s a virtual boot camp on skating’s new Rubik’s Cube.

Long gone are the days of the iconic 6.0 = perfection judging.

So, break out that Texas Instruments calculator, and forget the popcorn, watching the Olympics now requires homework.

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Hello Kitty! Broadway’s Newest Pink Diva

If you liked her on your toaster, you’ll love her on stage!

Everyone’s favorite icon says hello to ole Broadway..

Ok, ok. So, like a 1950s Hollywood has-been, she’s working in Italy, but we all know this spaghetti western has Disney’s 42nd St written all over it. Unless evil Mickey considers her too big a threat. I hope Sanrio strikes a deal, or else fully expect photos of Kitty in “compromising positions” to surface on the web.

So who else is tickled pink over “Hello Kitty – The Musical!”

Me? I’m waiting for the tell-all biography.

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