American Idol season 11 finalist Heejun isn't playing around with his comeback. This slick video covers all the bases: We get the pretty girl, some retro cars, the occasional rumble to match each EDM drop, hipster glasses, sparklers, skateboarders, a Pusha-T rap break, and even a world premiere co-signed by Ryan Seacrest.
TV star Wilmer Valderrama puts on a 10 gallon directing hat for this massive Western set-piece that imagines LMFAO member SkyBlu as the man who will put a stop to a milk prohibition. Sure, it's silly — knowingly so, which is why it's presented as a movie parody — but it's coming from someone who knows the value in going over-the-top.
There is a lot going on in this new Chris Brown video, least of which is that he directed the video himself. At one point, Breezy seems to be making an anti-gang violence plea with the Boyz in the Hood 'bailing out of the drive by' scene. Then there's the ghostly Aaliyah performance which is sure to inspire calls for a duet remix with the Pac-ogram from last year's Coachella. Throughout, the ramped up red and blue colors recall Sean Penn driving around in a yellow car, and the star/director's hair and shimmering wardrobe make it look like he walked right up to the line of going full-Sisqo. In the midst of all this, we are left with the message: How bad of a guy can he be? Look at all those adorable kids!
Doug Stern also writes music video treatments and solves gang violence.
The brothers Cook - Matthew, Mark and Michael - are out exploring the snowy streets of New York, and oh look, someone just happened to bring a camera along. Director Clarence Fuller showcases his fashion world bonafides with a moody black and white approach that complements the impromptu vibe the band is going for.
There's some star power behind this new Melanie Fiona — it premiered on Jay-Z's Life+Times site, stars Omari Hardwick, and was directed by actor Larenz Tate (Menace II Society and lots more) — but the video would stand alone even without those talking points.
