I once truly believed that the Spice Girls would marry N*Sync and the world would be full of half-British, singing, dancing babies (although British singing, goal-kicking babies are welcome too, David Beckham is no artist and Lance Bass would most likely prefer Beckham to Posh Spice.) Unfortunately, I did not foresee the death of all boy bands, that would cause humiliation to any all male multi-talented, singing troupe. Nor do girls fight over which “Spice they get to be”.

Browsing the “Billboard” top pop songs, there are two all male bands, “Boys Like Girls” and “Owl City”. However, I must argue the key component “boy bands”. Have you ever seen either of these groups dance? Personally, as I sit here trying to dance to “Fireflies”, I begin convulsing into these fits that are neither synchronized with the music nor comparable to the Backstreet Boys. According to their own profile on Myspace.com, “electronica/pop” is how Owl City labels their music. So close, yet, entirely missing the concept of “boy band”. Our quest continues… Boys Like Girls considers the genre they play to be “alternative/emo/rock”, which I must add is even further from the 90s pop we have come to miss. Thus, all male bands are not the same as “boy bands”. 

What is the cause of this? Perhaps the teenybopper supporters realized instruments were more exciting than footwork. It may have been that the lipsynching band, “O-Town”, found on the MTV reality show, “Making the Band”, ruined the career of every boy band by exposing their uninteresting, scripted lives via television. Regardless of the cause, this trend is not like leggings, side pony-tails, and Molly Ringwald in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”, which were all a large part of the 80s pop culture. The singing, dancing, and acting tri-fecta is something our generation, as well as many to come, will never see. No comeback can me made without its King. How could boy bands return without Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” and member of the most influential boy band, The Jackson 5?

Unless endorsed by Disney Channel, no boy band can survive the painful critiques of women that are not satisfied by a band lacking guitars, drums, and anything that makes an artist a “musician”. Even the Jonas Brothers that play their own music have begun to fall apart. As Joe works on his “acting” career and Kevin dedicates time to his new wife, Nick attempts to go solo. Has America lost its last boy band? Not entirely; a band’s popularity is no longer rated on the intensity of the lead singer’s pelvic thrust. Now, it is the music and guitar solos that listeners find seductive. However, the two still receive the same volume of screaming pleasure.

Perfect Prom Checklist

There are six weeks before prom: picking out the perfect prom dress

_ Things to take in mind when picking your prom dress.

keep in mind what people are wearing this year. A few examples of what’s in this year are fitted shapes with striking colors and delicate embroidery. Curvy dresses girded with structured undergarments will trumpet your femininity, while soft fabrics…silk and chiffon overlays, lace bordering and beaded hemlines…will announce your elegance. Necklines tend to be straight across, with or without straps. Backs that are low cut with one strap per side are center stage. A-lines with floor length skirts are most popular.

* Also remember to pick a figure faltering dress, a dress that does not complement your figure is like wearing a lamp shade as a dress. This is very important please keep in mind.

* Another thing dresses which have cuts and slits in unflattering places and which expose too much cleavage are out. Romantic soft flowing fabrics are more the fashion at the moment. Don’t over do it with your dress keep glitter at a minimum and any thing that seems like too much or too harsh.

* Although having the perfect prom dress is a long awaited fantasy, choose something that reflects your personality.

Next important thing is your hair.

* Pick a hair style that suits your dress theme.

* If wearing a heavy jeweled neckless, style your hear in an elegant up-do.

_Four weeks before Prom

*Make any nail appointments and Salon appointments ahead of time (Do not leave this for the last minute unless you want to do your own nails and hair)

* If you have already picked out your dress try it on again and see if any alterations are needed take care of this now so that you don’t have to worry about it later.

* The worst thing at prom is getting blisters on your feet. So break into your newly bought prom shoes. This will help you get use to them and feel more comfortable wearing them.

The most important thing to remember is to feel comfortable with what you are wearing, whether you choose the classic look, with a long flowy prom dress, or the sweet and sexy look. Prom night is your night, and it’s a night you’ll always remember, so make it worth while!!!