Surprise, surprise! Cunning masters of illusion, big tobacco are at it again with clever marketing strategies and misleading research. It’s a well-known fact that the tobacco industry is notorious for their stealthy advertising schemes with a marketing budget that topples $15 billion dollars. With that much money fueling their cause, it’s no wonder they can afford to weasel their way into mainstream society.
Artist: Cee Lo Green
Album: Lady Killer
Release Date: November 9th, 2010
You probably know him best as one half of the enigmatic pop/funk/soul/hip-hip/rock machine known as Gnarls Barkley. Cee Lo Green is the owner of that high-pitched yet broad range voice who teams with Danger Mouse.
Jesse Eisenberg is a good, solid young actor making good decisions in his career. Unlike a lot of other younger folks in Hollywood who rush to get their name on a marquee (and a paycheck), Jesse has been patient, chosen his roles deliberately and has enjoyed much critical success as a result.
Although he may not be as big in the entertainment world right now as Megan Fox or Brad Pitt, Tony Curtis was an iconic actor and at the age of 85, he recently passed away. It’s never good news to here of anybody’s passing but what makes this case even harder to swallow, is that smoking played the largest role.
Artist: Sky Ferreira
Album: TBA
Release Date: 1/11/11
The name Sky Ferreira may not mean much to you right now…but give it a little time. Ferreira is a Portuguese-American singer who could very well be the next big thing and is currently solidly moving her way up on radio play lists.
Most of us got our first glimpse of Emma Stone when she played Seth’s (Jonah Hill) love interest in the now immortal, Superbad. You remember, near the end Seth goes in for a kiss and ends up head butting her? Yep, that’s Emma.
Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Speak Now
Release Date: October 25th, 2010
Who would’ve thought that the best thing for your career would be to have Kanye West storm the stage when you accept an award and publicly argue that you don’t deserve that award? Crazy, right?
Is there anything hotter than a devastatingly gorgeous lady who can break your heart and kick your ass at the same time? Milla Jovovich is undoubtedly one of the hottest actresses on the planet and she’s also one tough, zombie killing machine on the big screen.
Artist: John Legend and The Roots
Album: Wake Up!
Release Date: 9/21/10
Coming at you with a healthy dose of soulful, hip hip infused funk, R&B bigshot John Legend teams with hip hop super group The Roots. However unlikely the combination may seem, the end result is a seamless amalgamation of musical styles that’s not only enjoyable but pretty freakin’ good.
A recent article from The Boston Globe explored tobacco signage and advertising within convenience stores and not surprisingly, found that big tobacco is up to some questionable practices.
