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'What Is Happening' on your Must List?

Nov 4, 2008, 10:00 AM | by Annie Barrett

Categories: Music, Must List, PopWatch Dance Party

Topping my Must List with a giant, twirling umbrella: The video for adorable Danish pop group Alphabeat's latest single, "What Is Happening?" It's a theme that suits the general tumult of Election Day very well (not to mention the video's eventual incorporation of tons and tons of balloons!). Let the sudden tempo change at 1:50 spark up a PopWatch Dance Party at your desk -- works for me every time. Press play below, and if you like it, check out Alphabeat's video for "Boyfriend," too.

Your turn: List up to three items on your Must List from current TV/movies/music/books/games/online. Don't forget your e-mail address, in case we decide to use your submission in the magazine. Deadline is Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. ET.


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BJ Hicks Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

Must Read: "Harry, A History" by Melissa Anelli.
A wonderful, comprehensive view of Potter fandom from the inside.

Jordan Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 06:30 PM EST

Must Read: Harry, A History by Melissa Anelli

This wonderfully written book details the rise of the Harry Potter fandom in a way that no other can, from the point of view of some the phenomenon's biggest players and fans.

Highly, highly recommended.

Alan Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

I've been checking out manicattack.com!!!! It's great! So funny. Love the mommy menthol web series going on there.

SRP Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 12:05 PM EST

Must red: Harry, A History
Must hear: David Cook's new CD
Must watch: Grey's Anatomy

Ryan Jeremy Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 10:40 AM EST

Kev Blaze & FRED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zc7Wt4WBEE

Rebecca Williams Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 09:55 AM EST

Awesome a capella tribute to Star Wars by Moosebutter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4

Jen R Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 08:47 PM EST

Harry: A history - best book ever!!

Reb Kreyling Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 08:06 PM EST

Eddie Cahill and Carmine Giovanizzio from CSI: NY

Broadway Baby Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 05:11 PM EST

I don't know who this guys is or where he came from but I think this John Williams tribute is frickin' brilliant:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4

Julie Posen Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 11:34 AM EST

my must list is the number one music video on youtube with over 1.3 million plays in 5 days, Kev Blaze Featuring Fred - Watch How I Do This (Remix)

Heather Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 10:27 AM EST

Must See TV: CSI:NY. Great cast, great storylines. One of the best shows.

Lynn Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 02:49 AM EST

Must TV - CSI:New York's Gary Sinise. I gotta have my fix of Mac Taylor every week.

Must Book - Anything by Terry Pratchett

Must Music - Linkin Park

TiffanyF Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 01:48 AM EST

TV - Eddie Cahill and CSI:NY
Books - Twilight
Movies - Twilight

Beth Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 01:07 AM EST

Eddie Cahill - he's my must list for Wednesday nights! Without my weekly fix of Detective Flack I don't know what I'd do lol

Jeanne Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:50 PM EST

TV: True Blood
Movie: Rachel Getting Married
Book: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Lauren Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:46 PM EST

Harry, A History by Melissa Anelli. Fantastic. :D

Sarah Bewley Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:06 PM EST

Watching Eddie Cahill every week on CSI:NY allows me to remain sane the rest of the week. He's the pretty that keeps me going.

Brenna Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:35 PM EST

Melissa Anelli's "Harry, A History" is a must-read. It is a wonderfully written book, filled with reminices about the phenomenon that has become such an integral part of my life. I can't imagine a more insightful novel about the Potter fandom than this, and the interview and foreword with JK Rowling is just the icing on the delicious cake that is "Harry, A History".

danielle Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 08:48 PM EST

The soundtrack for "Twilight." Picked it up Tuesday morning on the way to work, and listened to it all day long. Who knew Rob Pattinson had such a great voice and was so talented??

New trailer for Harry Potter 6! It's coming ...

"Legend of the Seeker"! Come on, i can't be the only person that that's totally geeked out to see this New Zealand-filmed sci-fi show, a little reminiscent of "Xena." It even has "Xena"/"Lord of the Rings" Kiwi actor Craig Parker in it as resident baddie, Darken Rahl. Fabulous scenery, kick-butt lead actress and great fun.

The fabulous, but apparently for naught, performance of Brooke Smith, in "Grey's Anatomy" who just got canned. Shonda, I'm so ashamed.

And mourning the loss of "The Ex-List." I'm so bummed. Finally, a show about a single 30something that feels a little true to life, and isn't starring a 22 year old stick insect. Seriously, people, did you WANT it to get canceled? It was in the Friday night death spot. Shame, network TV!

Raven_Moon Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 08:31 PM EST

1) "Get Smart" on DVD
2) "The Office"
3) "Indecision 2008" (Daily Show/Colbert election coverage)

David Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 07:34 PM EST

Must Book--Melissa Anelli's "Harry: A History" offers an overview of the growth of the Harry Potter fandom from the inside. Anelli is the webmistress of The Leaky Cauldron and has been involved with the explosion of Potter excitement since very early on. It's a great book!!

Jessica S-again Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 07:00 PM EST

I forgot one!

Must Preview: David Cook's debut album. You can now hear snippets of all the songs. I was underwhelmed by "Light On" as the first single, but based on this video I'm even more excited for the album!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9_D5u-_yCE

Jessica S Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 06:42 PM EST

Must Music Video: David Cook's Light On-Nothing spectacular about it except that DC and the band totally rock their shots!

Must Save Show: Pushing Daisies-Everyone needs to watch before it gets canned! The show is too whimsical and original to be pulled.

Must Listen: Terra Naomi www.myspace.com/terranaomi Brilliant singer/songwriter that deserves to be heard. Her cover of Umbrella is breathtaking, along with original Say It's Possible. ~For those in the LA area, Terra will be performing at Hotel Cafe on Thursday~

Kristin B. Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

-Maybe Josh Schwartz should name all of his characters Chuck, because I can't get enough of either Chuck Bass or Chuck Bartowski. Why do Gossip Girl and Chuck have to be on at the same time?
-I'm loving David Cook more than ever recently. He had a great performance on SNL, released snippets of all of the songs on his upcoming CD (cannot wait for that... 11/18), and just put out a hot music video. Yum!

elena Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 05:41 PM EST

Just listening to that song embedded made me a little more happy. It's adorable! I am definitely gonna check out more danish pop bands. Maybe...

On my must list?
Amy Poehler
Even though a new baby for Amy Poehler means bye-bye to SNL, we can always look back fondly on her historic characters, from the realistic (Hillary Clinton) to the pop culture-y (Christian from PR) to the plain hillarious (Bronx Beat, anybody?). Amy Poehler will be missed, but there is no way she's going anywhere. Thanks to that top-secret, hush-hush pilot made by the geniuses from the office, she'll be back in prime time in no time.

Stephanie Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST

-Viva La Hova...discovered thanks to Popwatch and has now been shared with my entire office. Pure genius from top to bottom.

-"Single Ladies" music video. I have to watch it at least once a day. It's amazing, and the subtle Bob Fosse reference only makes it more awesome. B does it again!

-Blair & Chuck on Gossip Girl...I seriously would be okay with them dumping the rest of the cast and just focusing on the two of them. The fact that the sexual tensions is only going to continue to smolder is even better.

Caroline Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 03:53 PM EST

Thanks for giving Alphabeat a shout out. They're relatively unknown here in States which is too bad since I'm pretty sure we'd all be better off if we had more Europop in our lives. I don't think its possible to feel down and out after listening to their song "Fantastic 6". They're unabashedly pop and in their case that's a good thing.

Leigh Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 03:06 PM EST

Coldplay's Viva la Vida tour. They put on a fabulous show and played practically all the songs on their new album plus crowd-pleasers from past albums. Chris Martin dancing=freaking awesome!

Dennis N. Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 02:43 PM EST

The McDonald's Monopoly Game is on my Must List! I've gained about 13 pounds and it's a little harder to breathe, but I've got all but one of every property, and I feel the win a-comin'!

katiej Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 02:26 PM EST

Make fun of me if you want to but on my must list is the New Kids on the Block concert tour. I went to the October 24th show in Chicago. The energy in that place was amazing and there wasn't an empty seat in the building. For being almost 40 they still have "the right stuff"

Kristin Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 02:05 PM EST

The music video for David Cook's single, "Light On." It's visually stunning, and let's face it - the man himself is HOT!

wendy Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:39 PM EST

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wendy Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:39 PM EST

Here's my must list for the election to finally be over. No more election commercials..... please let me hear a collective sigh and yes from the readers.

Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:37 PM EST

Ben Affleck as Keith Olbermann on SNL made my weekend. Never was a big Ben fan but now I'll give him a second chance.

wendy Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:35 PM EST

Here's what's on my must list for this election to finally be over... no more election commericals. Let me hear a collective sigh and yes among all readers please.

Daniel Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:22 PM EST

-- "Kung Fu Panda" on DVD and Blu-Ray - For some strange reason, they have decided to release this on a Sunday, rather than the normal Tuesday, but that's all for the better: No work on the weekends = more time to watch the best 'toon to come out of DreamWorks since the original "Shrek."
-- Futurama: Bender's Game on DVD - What better way to celebrate an Election Week that's sure to usher in change either way, than to kick back with the new movie from the show that was once written by Kristin Gore, Al's daughter?
-- Get Smart on DVD - Steve Carell recovered from the atrocious "Evan Almighty" to give us this entertaining update on the Don Adams' series, featuring killer supporting performances by Alan Arkin and future Oscar-nominee(?) Anne Hathaway.

Erin Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

Oscar season is starting to heat up, and so are talks of The Dark Knight getting a nomination for Best Picture. Comic book/super hero movies have steadily been becoming the most popular movies on the market in the last 8 years or so. I think it's inevitable that they will be recognized for more than their technical aspects by the Academy. So why not have what is arguably the best comic book movie to date break ground and become the first one to be nominated for Best Picture? It's more than deserving, which is why it's on my MUST list for this week.

Julie Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

Must Actress: Kate Winslet is finally back. Her two new movies (of which one will get her finally an Oscar, because it's about friggin' time) look amazing and will once more inspire critics and fans to call her the greatest actress of our time, and that Vanity Fair shoot marks her arrival as a sex symbol (again, it's about friggin' time).

Must retirement: Joaquin Phoenix said "bye, bye, bye" to Hollywood and wants to make a new career as a musician. To pass the time until his last movie "Two Lovers" hits cinemas, the release of his first CD and the announcement that he was just kidding or that the whole thing was taken out of context, I will wallow in self-pity over the loss of a great, hot actor by watching "Walk the Line" (it might even be a good watch for those who are sick of Witherspoon not making anything out of her talent, as newly proven with the very familiar-looking "Four Christmases"). After all, droping out and starting all over again, is pretty admirable.

Phil Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

OMFG !! Annie Barrett I totally suggested YouTubing Alphabeat's videos yesterday in Slezak's Anastacia post!!! Glad to see someone was listening! I LOVE 'EM!!!

Vicky Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:49 PM EST

Pink - Funhouse. Why isn't she a bigger star?!?!

Melinda65 Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

Topping my Must List for the past week or so has been a pair of YouTube "literal videos" posted by DustoMcNeato. I watch them several times a day and laugh every time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HE9OQ4FnkQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0TYun-Nq1Q

Rachelle Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:45 PM EST

My online must this week is manicattack.com. It's a new comedy website where if you hate the characters you can vote the site to get rid of them! For once your opinion really counts. And there are some pretty funny things on there. I hope the site stays I would like to see what else this group can think of.

Rob Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:44 PM EST

Must TV Show that Deserves Better Ratings: Eli Stone. This shown has picked up its entertaining meta-plot right where it left off last season.
Must Alternative Reality Novel: S. M. Stirling's The Scourge of God. It's the next step in wrapping up a saga that is in its third independent trology so far.
Must VG Expansion: World of Warcraft's Wrath of the Lich King. Coming out November 17, millions of gamers are already salivating over the new possibilities for their "toons."

Katie Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST

Must Heroine: Sarah Connor - some days, raising a teenager can feel like the end of the world. Now try raising your teenager to prevent the end of the world - no wonder Sarah Connor's always ready to punch someone.

Must Single: "Take Back the City" by Snow Patrol. From the openning riff of the accoustic guitar, the Northern Irish rockers capture that cooling coffee, foot against the accelerator feeling of driving through empty streets at night -"I love this city tonight, I lovis the city always".

Must Classic: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera - between Russia's invasion of Georgia and the most important US election in a decade, Kundera's existential novel of a doctor, his wife and his lover caught up in the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia is a timely reminder of the fleeting nature of the freedoms we take for granted.

Stef Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST

Fable II is on my must list. There is something cathartic in being able to sacrifice your spouse to the Temple of Shadows.

Lizzy Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM EST

the trailer for "the reader"

Can kate winslet finally get her oscar??

Josh Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST

Chuck- This show is way better in its sophomore season and it is saving NBC from a dreadful monday night with the ever-fading Heroes.

That being said there are some saving graces to Heroes such as Robert Forster as the Papa Petrelli. And the character of Usutu in Africa really interested in his story.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia-IT is outrageous, clever, and absoltely stupid at the same time. This season has been the best.

Ragna Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:27 AM EST

The biggest thing I'm into right now is Eddie Cahill on CSI: NY. He's the real reason the show's worth watching.

QueSera Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:16 AM EST

Great video and fun song! Having taken a family vacation in Denmark two summers ago and being a fan of all things Scandinavian, I'm happy to learn of them. And thank you to the previous posters for the other links, which I'll check out.

denny Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST

OH my god... Alphabeat have been my favorite band since last March, when I first heard their Danish single, The Hours. Finally, whistling had a place in pop music again! And then there's their brilliant UK singles Fascination (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8UxX5STKL4) and 10,000 Nights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySHHdO-YTK4) which are just pure pop brilliance. They have been on my Must List for quite a while, I'm glad you here at EW have caught on! Hopefully they will hit big here in the US, too. (Along with Anastacia, for Slezak's sake!)

NineDaves Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM EST

yes! i'm so glad alphabeat is on your must list! they've been on mine since i got their album six months ago. but you liked to the wrong boyfriend video. the one you linked to is the video for the remixed version off their uk release. the original danish version (and video) is much better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HcnCusaFwk


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