“I’d rather not see a sex scene where a woman leaves her T-shirt on.” – In spite of battling producers over the “gratuitous and bizarre” sex scene that she shot with Hayden Christensen in “Factory Girl,” (which were rumored to be real) British sexpot Sienna Miller still likes to see some realistic T&A at the movies. [TONY]
“It’s like being at a café. [The waiter says], ‘This is today’s special. It happens to be liver in lager. It’s not to everyone’s taste, but I’m afraid it’s what we’re serving today.'” — Wry punk legend Nick Lowe still isn’t really interested in writing songs that please anyone but himself. [CNN]
“He sits floppily at the keyboard like a broken marionette, barely moving the top half of his body, and begins singing the familiar line, ‘If you want me to stay…'” – British critic Sean O’Hagan isn’t entirely awed by Sly Stone’s uninspired comeback kick-off show in Italy. [Observer]
Watch: Sly Stone – “If You Want Me to Stay” / “Sing a Simple Song” [live in Rotterdam]
Download: Sly & The Family Stone – “Underdog”
Download: Nick Lowe – “Lately I’ve Let Things Slide”