The best movie trailers are the ones that leave the moviegoer guessing exactly what it is they are seeing. The best trailer ever to succeed at this formula has to be The Matrix. With the tagline "What is the Matrix?" to its visceral blend of guns, explosions, alien worlds and Kung Fu, the trailer for this film dared you to experience this film because nobody could tell exactly what was going on in the film. This trailer was a brilliance of viral marketing as word of mouth grew behind this teaser and fans of the film, even after seeing the movie, refused to let on to its secrets when asked exactly what is the Matrix.

Other trailers that have succeeded in being awe-inspiring are the ones that left moviegoers with a feeling of fright after seeing the trailers. Two that come immediately to mind are the original trailer for Alien and the iconic audio sensation that will always make the world think of sharks, Jaws.

Recently, the RIAA and several other entities have sought to enact a sort of watchdog system. This system operates at the ISP level and monitors the traffic that is sent to and from your particular IP address. If the watchdog software sees traffic that includes any copyrighted works, you’ll be sent a warning along with information to educate you about the pitfalls of illegally sharing media files on the Internet.

Although this watchdog system has only been put into place in a few ISPs across the nation, it has already received incredible attention. While some believe it’s perfectly fine for companies like the RIAA to monitor data, others see it as a massive breach of privacy. The question stands: Will we see an overhaul of our rights as Internet users, or will we witness the defeat of this type of monitoring software?

Pokemon has become somewhat of an icon since its creation but, if for some reason you’re scratching your head, here is a brief introduction. Pokemon is short for “pocket monsters” and it originally started as a Japanese video game franchise before making the jump to television, action figures and even movies.

In the world of Pokemon, trainers leave home to prove their worth by competing in Pokemon championships. They capture Pokemon, wild animals with incredible powers, and use them to fight and defeat other trainers and their Pokemon.

It’s all pretty crazy and stupid but that didn’t stop big toymakers from latching onto that trend and milking it for all it’s worth. The question remains that, more than 12 years later, is it still relevant?

The truth is that while the initial impact of the franchise has long since softened over time, Pokemon has made the transition from being a nuance to a staple. The television series is still ongoing in both Japan and the United States with more than 750 episodes and new video games and toys are being made every day.

Pokemon is relevant, yes…and it’s not leaving anytime soon.

A few of the new cover tunes that have been recently released:

- Tainted Love – Marilyn Manson. This 80s pop song has been skillfully remade by this popular Goth singer. It is fantastic.
- Rocky Mountain Way – Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy’s remake of the 80 s Joe Walsh tune brings back memories of classic Ozzy songs.
- I’m Your Boogie Man – Rob Zombie. If you enjoy Rob Zombie’s style of music, you will enjoy this K.C. and the Sunshine Band remake.
- Shout -Disturbed. This heavy metal band has given new life to Tears for Fears pop classic song.
- The Immigrant Song – Hollywood Undead. The remake of this Led Zeppelin classic is in a class all by itself.
- Word Up – Korn. One of the most played rap songs in the 80s, Korn has re-mastered this song in a heavy metal fashion that only they could perform.
- Rebel Yell – Drowning Pool. This Billy Idol classic has been re-made and it is awesome. Drowning pool has given new life to a classic.

Artists like Prince put on shows that are mind-blowing. People that have seem him perform live are amazed by all that hits that this man has. It appears to be a never ending show full of energy and excitement.

Beyonce is another one that has patterned herself after show stoppers like Tina Turner, Prince and Earth, Wind and Fire. The girl has a stage presence that cannot be denied. The all female band is cool to watch and there is never a dull moment when Beyonce is on the stage.

Adele is a newcomer, but she is already getting some wonderful reviews. She doesn’t do a lot of moving. She doesn’t really dance at all. It is her live band and her wonderful voice that set the tone. She’s excellence on stage hitting all the right notes.

Grooveshark

Use Grooveshark (grooveshark.com) for building free playlists and for discovering new music. The music community also allows you to save and create playlists, search for unlimited songs, and stream live radio stations ranging from punk to R&B, hip-hop, country, and 90′s alternative.

Pandora

Pandora (pandora.com) is another online music community option that is free to use and finds new music for you based on your current music preferences and by recognizing music based on artists you already enjoy listening to. Using Pandora is simple as you enter in a song or a musical artist you enjoy listening to and the website builds and entire playlist based around your music tastes, giving you a chance to discover new artists that are similar to your favorites.

The British invasion is not limited to Adele, however, because newcomer Duffy is also a magic act just waiting to explore on stage. People call her music magic because it is hard to believe that such a strong voice is coming out of such a tiny person.

Another group of new artists that are breaking ground in One Direction. This is a pop sensation that is also not from the US. All of these foreigners are standing on fertile ground in the world of music. They have been selling lots of records so they really are hard to miss. Artists like Adele have taken the concept of pop and infused it with soul. This has made her very valuable during a time where this is rare to the point of almost being unheard of. Other artists that are already in the industry are dying for chance to collaborate with these artists.