After almost 2 months away from blogging, Marina took to her official website and posted a new blog about her time in America. She talks about shopping, her new love for pink & fluffy things + she hopes to get back into writing blogs soon. Read it below or on her official website.

Dear All !

I am in Las Vegas. Having wonderful time. Haven’t seen Soul for a while but am sure will be back around at some point.

Tonight is my 2nd night of Plastique Fantastique at the Cosmpolitan hotel. On at 10.30 + it’s free. But any donations will be humbly put toward Marina Charity of Martini Tasting.

I went to Hollywood for 3 weeks for some musical endeavours. I really got into the fashion on my bou-le-vard. To be honest, I was unfortunate in that my particular boulevard was filled with shops for “Playmates” and adult movie stars. But everything fit like a bloody DREAM. So Hey. I bought loads and loads of new dresses, huge glittering boots, knitted hats made out of playing cards, one dollar vinyl. I dont even care what the record is, I just like the artwork.

I have decided I want to be the epitome of fluffy wuffy bimbo-brain world at the mo. It is quite the ammunition. “Oh look at her, a lil piece o fluff, walking down the road in her fluffy pink brain”. Then one day catch them off guard one day mid- conversation and reveal my true superior levels of intelligence which have become accustomed to. They will feel almighty embarrassment for judging me too soon. Then, I suppose, they will fall in love with me. Almost immediately.

I must go. I have to go visit a buffet. The novelty of free food never does wears off. I asked people who were old, rich ‘n famous so that means I know the answer is correct.

Here is me, above, walking down the vodka bar of dreams.

Love,

Marina

PS- I will get back on the blogs again soon. There was a really interesting paragraph I wanted to type up from a short story by Dorothy Parker. About how a gentlemen tells his girl that he loves conservative dressing on when. When the reality is that he is also attracted to the opposite. But would never want to BE with the opposite in, or take the opposite seriously. The woman oft sits down confused and sighs dramatically. And sometimes puts her head in her heads, like in a film.

I have not really done Dorothy Parker justice here. Sorry, DoT.

Another leg of the The Burger Queen Tour kicked off last night when Marina played a show at the Book & Stage lounge in The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas. There is no good pictures to post yet but there are a few great videos you can watch below.
Update: I have added some pictures to the gallery. Click here to check them out.

Set List (To Be Continued) :
I Am Not A Robot : Videos – 1
Girls : Videos – 1
Oh No! : Videos – 2

Marina will be playing another 2 shows. She will be there tonight (8th Of April) & tomorrow (9th of April). Tickets are free and the show starts around 10:30pm.

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Performances In 2011 > 07/04/2011 : Book & Stage, Las Vegas

You tweeted that you’re bringing your “knuckle duster” [brass knuckles] to Las Vegas. What are you expecting to find here?
(Laughs) No, they’re fun, like decorative knuckles. It’s my first time going there, actually. I’m expecting, basically, a world made of toys and plastic, and I’m really hoping it is like that. I know the show’s at the Book & Stage, and apparently it’s simulating the lounge act kind of Las Vegas thing. So I’m gonna get my lounge on. I’m very scared. I’m gonna have to really restrain myself, ’cause I’m a very all-over-the-place, energetic performer.

You’re playing Coachella this month and touring as Katy Perry’s opener this summer. Are you comfortable straddling the line between indie and mainstream?
It’s a total annoyance, actually. From a label point of view, it’s very hard, marketing-wise. And my ambition and goals are much more geared toward the mainstream side of things. My plan for myself is not to keep to these small venues. I’m a real performer, and I carry myself and my show a lot better in bigger venues. I just don’t want to have to sound like everyone else in pop to get there. Because my voice isn’t very pop and my lyrics are definitely not like stuff you’d hear on the radio.

You recently got called out by perezhilton.com for “angering” Britney fans with a tweet about her…
Oh yeah, that was so ridiculous. No one has a bloody sense of humor. In context, if you were looking at my other tweets, you could tell I was on a rampage. She’s probably my biggest inspiration next to Madonna. It’s just ridiculous that some idiot would take that out of context. But that’s the online world. I didn’t even feel angry about it. Whereas a year ago I would have been like, oh my God, they think I’m being mean!

Source : Las Vegas Weekly

Marina will be playing at the Book & Stage lounge, Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. She is playing April 7th, 8th & 9th at 10:30pm. Tickets are free so be sure to go and see her if you are in the area.

Marina recently sat down with Andrew Freund and spoke about everything from her musical influences, style inspiration & touring this year. Watch the interview above or you can read a rough draft of it below.

Andrew : Tell me a little about your fashion sense, you are known for being a great show-man. Where does all this inspiration come from?

Marina : I really don’t know, It’s very instinctive. Sometimes I have a stylist, sometimes I don’t. I haven’t had one for about six months actually. It usually depends on where I am going so at the moment I’m iving on Hollywood. I look like I’ve come out of a fancy dress shop. I really love vintage, at the moment I’m really into very 70′s vintage. I don’t know, I just like this. I like knitwear with plastic.

Andrew : That’s cool. It’s kind of Gagaesque, she likes the vinyl.

Marina : Darling, I think this was out before gaga was born. I think this was made in the 70s.

Andrew : You are a younger artist coming on the scene, who are some of your influences?

Marina : Eminem, Madonna, a writer called Dorothy Parker, a feminist called Simone de Beauvoir, Daniel Johnston a DIY artist, Britney Spears..

Andrew : Now question! Britney Spears.. She always lip syncs her songs, so as an artist, what do you make of other artists that don’t perform live?

Marina : Well, I can’t really relate that to my love for Britney because for her everyone knows that it was the whole package, she was the really sweet person, looks amazing, played with the innocent imagery and people connected with that. I know she can sing, if you look at vintage videos of her when she was younger, she had a massive voice. So it’s slightly disappointing and if you go to see a show and they don’t sing, personally I don’t think I would go to that show. You know, Britney is and was a star and she’s been an incredible performer all her life. My love will never die for Britney.

Andrew : When fans go to see a Marina And The Diamonds show what can they expect to see?

Marina : It’s quite rough around the edges, It’s very theatrical and very in your face. My voice is very good live, it’s actually better than the record. I wasn’t really a trained singer when I recorded my album and now, yeah, I have a much better voice.
It’s kinda like pop art fused with grunge. I love to play with the idea of squeaky clean pop but really I don’t fit into that at all. That’s kind of what The Burger Queen Tour encapsulated.

Andrew : So tell me a little bit about, you’re gonna go on tour with Katy Perry, mega monsterous star, are you excited? nervous?

Marina : Yeah I think I will be nervous, I think because it’s the biggest gigs I’ve done. I’m opening up for someone else which means it’s not necessarily playing to my own fans so you’re worked much harder as an entertainer and that’s why I’m doing it. Obviously because I really like her but the main reason was because I want to elevate myself as a performer before I go on to this next album.

Andrew : Tell me a little about the next album, how are fans going to feel when they hear the next album as opposed to the first one.

Marina : Hopefully they will love me even more. That’s what I want, so that’s what going to happen. I think they are really gonna like it. I’ve changed a lot as a person, my views have changed quite a lot as well and I’m very unapologetic about things now where as for The Family Jewels I was like “Hi I’m Marina And The Diamonds”.

Andrew : Like a young Britney Spears perhaps

Marina : Haha, whatever. Now I’m like… You’ll see.

Max Factor Ambassador, Marina Diamandis, better known as Marina and the diamonds always looks like she’s having so much fun with her Fashion & Beauty looks. Currently, Max Factor’s Max colour effect is a collection she uses daily – but do check out her beauty regimes, products she can’t live without, and her beauty essentials below!

What is your everyday make-up regime?
When I’m working I like to be a bit more adventurous with my look, whether that’s wearing a bright red lipstick or lip gloss coupled with a hot red nail polish, or by adding a flash of vibrant colour to my lids. When I’m not working I tend to stick to the basics; mascara, eyeliner and lip colour.

What is the one make-up product you couldn’t live without?
It has to be mascara! What girl would say anything else? I use Max Factor’s False Lash Effect Mascara; it creates big statement lashes which look great on stage.

What are your top three beauty essentials?
I love Body Shop’s Coconut Oil for my hair without fail and every evening I use Hot Compress Eve Lom facial cleanser. I think you’ve always got to be seeking out new things and my latest essential comes thanks to my campaign with Max Factor Max Colour Effect – Max Colour Effect Dip In Eyeshadows which are vibrant and really easy to apply

Do you do anything differently with your beauty regime in summer and winter?
My beauty regime doesn’t really vary according to what season it is; it depends on what look I want to create. If you want to wear something, go for it – the weather shouldn’t determine your look!

Have you got any winter make-up tips?
Bright colours make you feel more optimistic in the winter, even if it’s just a coat of nail polish.

Source : MyFashDiary

We are proud and honoured to have the online premiere of the latest mash-up by DJ Surge-N. You will know him from amazing mash-ups such as Britney & Gwen’s “Tik Toxic” & his last Marina remix “Alejandro Is Not A Robot” plus many many more. To see some of his other work visit his YouTube account.

His newest work is a mix of Marina And The Diamonds, Jlo & Dev & It’s called “Booty Bouncin’ On Mowgli’s Floor“. You can watch the video below via Facebook or stream it via SoundCloud.

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