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WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Is Available Here!
 For those of you discovering WHOLE LOTTA LOVE from any of its recent television appearances, you've come to the right place! SplitScreen Entertainment is the home of this landmark effort and its message that big girls are beautiful! We are proud to offer WHOLE LOTTA LOVE albums, shirts, posters and more in our online store, accessible via the "Shop" menu option to the left. The most recent happenings are collected below, but be sure to click on the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
menu option for lots more about this exciting new project, including
song samples, music videos, liner notes, event photos, album reviews,
artist interviews, social networking options and so much more. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is here to say that big, beautiful women make the rockin' world go 'round! The official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page can be found at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Producer Passes
SplitScreen Entertainment is sad to report that its founder A.J. Confessore has passed away. He was the originator and driving force behind the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
project, the rock & roll tribute to all the big girls who make the
world so beautiful. A.J. dedicated the last 3 years of his life to its
creation and promotion, even during his final 12 months when he knew
his remaining time was short. Requiring more effort, love and sacrifice
than anything he'd ever attempted, he regarded WHOLE LOTTA LOVE as his proudest achievement, combining two of his great joys into one passion project. From the outset, Confessore
had the loftiest of ideals for this endeavor and its potential to
influence positive change in the perception of larger women. Though his
plans were sadly cut short before he could realize some of his more
ambitious goals, A.J. Confessore left this world believing he had done something worthwhile with WHOLE LOTTA LOVE and knowing that others would carry on where it left off. Enjoy those heavenly bodies, good sir.
Condolences may be left on A.J. Confessore's personal Facebook page at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Performer Needs Your Help Now
SplitScreen Entertainment is coming to the aid of its friend and colleague, rock & roll comic C.C. Banana. C.C. was recently in the process of recording a solo album (in
commemoration of his 10th anniversary) when his family was struck by
severe financial hardship, brought on by the sudden decline of an
ailing family member. As a result, he is now on the verge of losing the
house he has lived in since birth. In effort to save the family home, SplitScreen Entertainment is organizing a series of auctions on behalf of C.C. Banana, including autographed items from his rock & roll friends and heroes. Fans wishing to donate directly may do so via GiveForward
in exchange for various levels of rewards. The first batch of auctions
is now online, with more to be added in the coming weeks. SplitScreen Entertainment asks all who have enjoyed C.C. Banana's many interviews and adventures over the years to come to his aid in his time of need.
The fundraiser and auctions can be viewed at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Keeps You Metal Healthy
 After some 2 years of planning and production, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is at last making its way into the hands of those who contributed to it. Seen here is veteran Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali, hailing the heavenly hottie with his horizontal horns! On the tribute, Frankie joins with fellow Quiet Riot member Alex Grossi and plus-sized singer Celisa Stratton on a unique interpretation of "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin. A sample of the song is available at the official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page. More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Artists album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Now Available at CD Baby
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album is now available for purchase at CD Baby,
the immensely popular indie music online retailer. The music is offered
via digital download, either as a full album or as individual tracks.
If you already have and enjoy WHOLE LOTTA LOVE, please visit the page and post your review for others to read. Songs can be purchased from CD Baby at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Unlisted Bonus Track Revealed
 In addition to the thirteen songs that comprise the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
album, there also exists an unlisted gem of a bonus track after the
music ends. Though some alert listeners have already discovered it, its
existence has gone largely unnoticed... until now! The heretofore
unrevealed audio features one of the album's contributors (rock &
roll comic C.C. Banana) caught
having an intimate encounter with a mystery female celebrity! Without
giving away the surprise, it can be confirmed that the lady in question
is a beloved pop culture icon and plus-size pioneer whose career spans
over 30 years. C.C. can be heard hitting on her at the end of his song
(a cover of the Kiss tune " Spit," appropriately rechristened "Split") before ultimately wooing her by the album's conclusion. Much like himself, the Banana prefers his women round and ripe.
The unlisted bonus track can be heard at the following link:
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WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Endorsed by BigCuties.com
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE project has received the resounding endorsement of BigCuties.com, featuring some of the sexiest big girls on the web. If you like your women large, lovely and luscious, BigCuties.com is the place for you! Featuring dozens of gorgeous models ranging from large to extra-large, BigCuties.com has something for everyone and is updated frequently. BigCuties.com
prides itself on being a quality big girl site without all the smut, so
pay them a visit and check out the many big, beautiful models to be
found there. BigCuties.com can accessed via the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Producer Interviewed for Japanese TV
 Thanks to growing awareness of the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE project, Executive Producer A.J. Confessore was recently invited to appear on the hit Japanese television program "The Best House 1 2 3" on the Fuji Television Network.
The show is known for presenting the best 3 examples of incredible,
unusual or amazing things from all over the world that are uncommon in
Japan. Confessore was
interviewed alongside 2 other American men about their appreciation of
plus-sized ladies, a preference rarely seen in Japanese culture. Also
interviewed for the program was Nancy Goddess, hostess of the Goddesses parties for big, beautiful women and their admirers. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Now Available at Amazon.com
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album is now available for purchase at Amazon.com,
the world's largest online retailer. The music is offered via digital
download, either as a full album or as individual tracks. If you
already have and enjoy WHOLE LOTTA LOVE, please visit the page and post your review for others to read. Songs can be purchased from Amazon.com at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Now Available at iTunes Store
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album is now available for purchase at the iTunes Store,
the #1 music vendor in the United States. The music is offered via
digital download, either as a full album or as individual tracks. If
you already have and enjoy WHOLE LOTTA LOVE, please visit the page and post your review for others to read. Songs can be purchased from iTunes Store at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Roasted on E! Network / The Soup
 WHOLE LOTTA LOVE has been lampooned on the hit E! Network series "The Soup," infamous for spoofing the best (and worst) in talk shows and reality programs. Culled from a recent appearance on "The Dr. Oz Show" was a clip of Executive Producer A.J. Confessore talking about the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album... albeit presented wildly out of context! Host Joel McHale then took the ball and ran with it, making up some less-than-flattering song titles based on the album premise and cover art (such as "No Quarter Pounder" and "Glazed and Confused"). Naturally, a batch of genuine WHOLE LOTTA LOVE CDs was sent to "The Soup" offices shortly thereafter, for them to sample the real deal. If they thought their parody was entertaining, just wait until they hear the actual songs performed by members of Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, Cinderella, Danger Danger, L.A. Guns, Trixter, W.A.S.P., Tuff, ZO2 and others! To continue their oh-so-clever food theme... "The Soup" will soon eat its own words! The video can be viewed at the SplitScreen Entertainment YouTube channel at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Video from The Dr. Oz Show Now Online
 A video excerpt from "The Dr. Oz Show" featuring WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is now online. Executive Producer A.J. Confessore appeared on the program to discuss his reasons for producing the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album, as part of a conversation about businesses pertaining to the plus-size community. Also on the episode were BBW webmistress Nicole McRobert, author and artist Bruce Gilbert, supersized web model Susanne Eman and recognized sex therapist Dr. Tiger Devore, PhD. Though only a few of Confessore's remarks were utilized in the broadcast, all have been transcribed and included alongside the excerpt below. The video can be viewed at the SplitScreen Entertainment YouTube channel at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Has More People Talking
 Examiner.com: "Packed with Rubenesque rock odes to large and lovely ladies, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE serves up 13 tracks of classic tunes that honor their BBW inspirations." - Justin TedaldiThe Village Voice: "A BBW-friendly compilation." - Camille DoderoBigCuties.com: "An amazing album full of songs all about the things we love admiring: big bums, large breasts and the more ample female figure!"Stereophile Magazine: "Tasteless, puzzling and absolutely classic." - Robert BairdMetal-Lounge.net: "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is a tribute album with some great covers by some phenomenal artists. This was just too good to pass up." - TekhammerSteppin' Out Magazine: "Each and every one of the big girl anthems on this disc is performed with an enthusiasm that's hard to ignore, whether or not you prefer your muffins with tops on them."Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles: "Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns gets things going with a stellar rendition of Queen's 'Fat Bottomed Girls.'" - Aaron SmallBigCuties.com: "If Phil Lewis' 'Fat Bottomed Girls' isn't on 99% of the blogs of best cover songs, it's because the blogger hasn't heard it yet." - Buffie SevanExaminer.com: "Celisa Stratton tackles Led Zeppelin's epic title track with aplomb." - Justin TedaldiThe Aquarian Weekly: "Celisa Stratton gives Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' a slow, sensual twist." - Bryan Reesman
Sleaze Roxx: "Quiet Riot members Frankie Banali and Alex Grossi collaborate with songstress Celisa Stratton to put their own spin on Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' and conjure up an atmospheric, smoky feel. Stratton's soulful voice is perfect for this type of thing." - TaniaMetal-Rules.com: "'Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)' by Trixter's Steve Brown is the catchiest song you will hear and it will be stuck in your head for days." - Celtic Bob
Culture Brats: "Being a big Mika fan, I was convinced there was no way "Big Girl" could work as a rock song. I was mistaken. Brown's cover rocks hard and gives a new spin on the song." - Chag RockEyez.com: "'Steve makes the song into a power pop classic!" - Mark Balogh
Examiner.com: "If you're looking for humor, comedians C.C. Banana and 'That Metal Show' co-host Don Jamieson turn in riotous readings of Kiss and Sir Mix-A-Lot, respectively." - Justin TedaldiClassic Rock Revisited: "This album won't be over, even if the fat lady starts singing, as she is the star. Take that, supermodels!" - Jeb WrightSteppin' Out Magazine: "WHOLE LOTTA LOVE proves to be a genuine love letter to the larger ladies who make the rockin' world go 'round."
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Still Frames from The Dr. Oz Show Now Online
 SplitScreen Entertainment has posted a selection of still frames from the broadcast of a WHOLE LOTTA LOVE segment on "The Dr. Oz Show." Executive Producer A.J. Confessore appeared on the program to discuss his reasons for producing the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album, as part of a conversation about the many and varied businesses catering to the plus-size community. Also on the episode were BBW webmistress Nicole McRobert, author and artist Bruce Gilbert, supersized web model Susanne Eman and recognized sex therapist Dr. Tiger Devore, PhD. More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE on The Dr. Oz Show (broadcast) album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Drummer Heads Over the Hill
 After some 2 years of planning and production, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is at last making its way into the hands of those who contributed to it. Seen here is drummer Charlie Zeleny before performing at his own star-studded 30th birthday celebration at The Bitter End in New York City. On the tribute, Charlie accompanies rock & roll comic C.C. Banana on a ripping rendition of the Kiss song "Spit" (or "Split," as sung by the Banana), alongside co-vocalist Kelli McCloud, guitarist Angus Clark, additional guitarist Paul LaPlaca and ZO2 bassist David Z. A sample of the song is now available at the official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page. More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Artists album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Backstage Photos from The Dr. Oz Show Now Online
SplitScreen Entertainment has posted a selection of photos taken backstage during the taping of a WHOLE LOTTA LOVE segment for "The Dr. Oz Show." Included are behind-the-scenes moments with the various guests from the episode, including BBW webmistress Nicole McRobert, author and artist Bruce Gilbert, supersized web model Susanne Eman and chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. from The Food Network series "Big Daddy's House." Also on the program is WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore, extolling the virtues of larger ladies and sharing his reasons for producing a musical tribute to them. The episode is scheduled to air early in the program's third season.
More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE on The Dr. Oz Show (backstage) album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Has A Whole Lotta Fans
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE movement is gaining fans and supporters all the time, and we're always proud to show them off. Seen here is the lovely Kira Nerusskaya, sporting her favorite new apparel during a night on the town. If you'd like to share a photo of yourself wearing your WHOLE LOTTA LOVE shirt or proudly displaying the album or poster, send it in and we'll feature it here. More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Fans album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Shoots Appearance for The Dr. Oz Show
The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE project will soon be featured on an episode of the nationally syndicated television program "The Dr. Oz Show." The episode touches on the many and varied businesses catering to the plus-size community, featuring appearances by BBW webmistress Nicole McRobert, author and artist Bruce Gilbert and supersized web model Susanne Eman. Also on the program is WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore, extolling the virtues of larger ladies and sharing his reasons for producing a musical tribute to them. Naturally, Dr. Oz has a thing or two to say about all of this so the discussion will not be without controversy. The episode is scheduled to air early in the program's third season.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Shows Up in Big Sexy TV Premiere
A groundbreaking new series has arrived on the TLC network, focusing on the lives of five single women in New York City. In contrast to the skinny-minnies of "Sex and the City," the leading ladies of "Big Sexy" are big, bold and every bit as beautiful. The highly anticipated series premiere of this new reality show saw the curvaceous quintet paying a visit to Goddesses, the New York nightspot for big gals and their admirers. On hand that evening to conduct a WHOLE LOTTA LOVE presentation for those in attendance, Executive Producer A.J. Confessore was also invited to interact with the lovely leads on camera. As such, he and his WHOLE LOTTA LOVE shirt make a cameo appearance in this episode. A selection of still frames from the show is now online.
More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE on Big Sexy / TLC album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Presents The Cinderfella
 After some 2 years of planning and production, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is at last making its way into the hands of those who contributed to it. Seen here is Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar, relaxing after a show at NJ's Starland Ballroom during the band's 25th anniversary tour. On the tribute, Jeff appears as part of Tennessee-based rock outfit Rufus Fontain on a high-octane version of the AC/DC concert staple "Whole Lotta Rosie." A sample of the song is now available at the official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page. More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Artists album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Now Available as MP3 Download
In response to customer feedback, the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album is now available as an MP3 download. Rightly priced at $9.99, it's cheaper than the CD and is delivered to you immediately! Included are all tracks from the album plus the cover art. Your MP3 download will be made available by web interface upon purchase via the button below.
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Profiled at Examiner.com
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE tribute has been honored with an in-depth feature at Examiner.com by prolific arts and entertainment journalist Justin Tedaldi. The article boasts a candid new interview with WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore, who offers a glimpse into the thousands of man hours he's personally committed to bringing this unlikely dream project to life. He also explains why certain songs were chosen over others and tells of the resistance he's encountered to the album's subtitle from certain factions of the size acceptance community. The complete article can be found at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Reveals Its Little Lady
 After some 2 years of planning and production, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE is at last making its way into the hands of those who contributed to it. Seen here is vocalist Kelli McCloud, whose larger-than-life voice qualifies her as an honorary fat chick. On the tribute, Kelli accompanies rock & roll comic C.C. Banana on a ripping rendition of the Kiss song "Spit" (or "Split," as sung by the Banana), alongside guitarist Angus Clark, additional guitarist Paul LaPlaca, drummer Charlie Zeleny and ZO2 bassist David Z. A sample of the song is now available at the official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page. More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Artists album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Launches Facebook Page
 By popular demand, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE now has a presence on Facebook, allowing for even closer interaction with its fans and supporters. New content is being added regularly, including all the latest news, reviews and photos. So head on over to the new official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page... and don't forget to "LIKE" us while you're there! The official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Facebook page can be found at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Video Montage #3 Hits YouTube
 SplitScreen Entertainment has launched its very own YouTube channel and it's just posted its third video montage. This final clip consists of samples from the last five songs of the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album: "Big, Fat, Sexy Mama," "You Need A Great Big Woman," "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)," "BMW" and "Big Bottom," accompanied by photos of many of the attendees at the official release party (plus additional pictures). Head on over and give it a spin, then post a comment if you like what you see! The video can be viewed at the SplitScreen Entertainment YouTube channel at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Video Montage #2 Hits YouTube
 SplitScreen Entertainment has launched its very own YouTube channel and it's just posted its second video montage. This next clip consists of samples from the middle four songs of the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album: "Split," "Whole Lotta Love," " Baby Got Back" and "Thunder Thighs," accompanied by photos of many of the tribute's performers at the official release party (plus additional pictures). Head on over and give it a spin, then post a comment if you like what you see! The video can be viewed at the SplitScreen Entertainment YouTube channel at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Video Montage #1 Hits YouTube
 SplitScreen Entertainment has launched its very own YouTube channel and it's just posted its first video montage. This premier clip consists of samples from the opening four songs of the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album: "Fat Bottomed Girls," "Unskinny Bop," " Whole Lotta Rosie" and "All Lips N' Hips," accompanied by photos of many of the tribute's performers showing off their copies of the album (plus additional pictures). Head on over and give it a spin, then post a comment if you like what you see! The video can be viewed at the SplitScreen Entertainment YouTube channel at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Up for Inclusion in New TV Pilot
 WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore was recently interviewed for a proposed new television series. Though details are not yet being revealed, it can been confirmed that the premise of the show is very much in line with the theme of the album and that WHOLE LOTTA LOVE was a focal point of the on-camera conversation. The production company behind the pilot already has a number of hit shows on television, including the top-rated program at a certain cable channel. The test footage has generated fantastic feedback from the network and hopes are high that it will get picked up as a series. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Artist Ted Poley Interviewed by Talking Metal
 Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley has been interviewed by Talking Metal, the #1 ranked hard rock/heavy metal podcast. Upon calling in, Ted talks up his current activities and discusses his new solo single "Breathe." He also recalls his D2 heyday, including tours of duty opening for Kiss and his infamous encounter with Paul Stanley (immortalized in the C.C. Banana song "Ted Poley," a parody of the Kiss tune "Unholy"). Host John Ostronomy even tells Ted what happened when he played the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album for founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, who had a most unusual response upon hearing Ted's track, "All Lips N' Hips."The complete audio interview can be heard at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Showcased on WIMK/93.1 FM
 Michigan's 93 Rock (WIMK/93.1 FM) threw a WHOLE LOTTA LOVE party on Friday night during their weekly hard rock program "The Arena," hosted by die-hard rocker Steve Ponchaud. After hyping the event earlier in the day with a spin of "Fat Bottomed Girls," DJ Ponch went on to broadcast virtually half of the album with the additional airplay of "Thunder Thighs," "Big Bottom," "Whole Lotta Love," "Split" and "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)." WHOLE LOTTA LOVE CDs were awarded to lucky listeners during the show and the performers of the latter two tracks were featured via interview segments. Steve Brown and C.C. Banana each called in to talk about their respective contributions; portions of their interviews are archived below. SplitScreen Entertainment extends its gratitude to Ponch for showcasing WHOLE LOTTA LOVE on his program and for his ongoing support of the project. The Steve Brown excerpt can be heard at the following link:
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The C.C. Banana excerpt can be heard at the following link:
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WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Gets Mention in The Village Voice
 New York news staple The Village Voice has run an eye-opening feature on the preference for plus partners, titled (believe it or not) "Guys Who Like Fat Chicks." The piece shines a spotlight on the men who believe that bigger is better and offers a refreshingly honest look into this thriving community. Included is a reference to the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE album, which is praised for being a "BBW-friendly compilation." The article's author Camille Dodero has since conducted a new interview with WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore for a follow-up piece about the album itself, for publication at a later date. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. An online version of the article can be found at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Lands in CMJ Loud Rock Top 10
 Music from WHOLE LOTTA LOVE has been getting its share of radio airplay lately, from stations like WSCA/106.1 FM in New Hampshire (where its DJs have somehow managed to give spins to each and every song). The album is in such heavy rotation that it's even charted in the all-important College Music Journal. In fact, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE just ranked in the CMJ Loud Rock Top 10 category for its third week running, thanks to frequent plays of such standout tracks as "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" by Steve Brown and "Big Bottom" by Eddie Ojeda's Band of Steel. SplitScreen Entertainment offers its sincerest thanks to Metal Director Mark Pruett of Black Night Meditations for showing WHOLE LOTTA LOVE a whole lot of love!
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Profiled in The Aquarian
 The WHOLE LOTTA LOVE tribute has received a full-page color feature in long-running East Coast music newspaper The Aquarian. The article is by respected pop culture journalist Bryan Reesman and offers an intriguing look inside this landmark new project. Through conversation with WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore, revealed are the project's humble origins as a college radio mix tape, as well as the challenges it faced before emerging as the star-studded celebration it would one day become. The article further addresses the increased visibility of larger women in the media and the social hurdles they continue to encounter. Also included are comments from album contributors Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns and plus-sized blues icon Candye Kane. An online version of the article can be found at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Reviewed in Steppin' Out Magazine
Reviewed by Steppin' Out
Tribute albums are a dime a dozen these days, but a new one has come out of left field to turn the entire genre on its ear. In fact, it's probably safe to say that WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks is the unlikeliest tribute album of all time. Seriously, who in their right mind would think to combine all those words together in one phrase, let alone serve as the name of a rock & roll album? Though the title itself is enough to bring an unintentional smile to one's face, the outrageous cover art, inspired song selection and impressive talent lineup are more than enough to support this seemingly ludicrous premise.
In a nutshell, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE collects a baker's dozen of songs that pay tribute to the fuller figured female. Big booties, bodacious bosoms and overall overabundance -- if it's bouncy and bountiful, it is praised on this album. Whether or not you appreciate such inflated femininity in real life, it's hard not to get caught up in the admiration of it at play on this disc. If only Oprah, Kirstie and Wynonna could sample this platter, they might even learn to love their largeness (instead of subjecting the population to their umpteenth attempts at losing it).
Lending credibility to this unlikely affair is the titular "all-star" roster, culled largely from the heroes of the original MTV generation. Included herein are performances by members of such platinum-selling heritage acts as Quiet Riot, Cinderella, Twisted Sister, Danger Danger, L.A. Guns, Trixter, W.A.S.P. and others, recreating songs like "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen, "Whole Lotta Rosie" by AC/DC, "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot, "Unskinny Bop" by Poison, "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap and many more. There's even a slow, sultry cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" sung by a bona fide fat woman, making for a literal interpretation of the song indeed. It's not nearly as ridiculous as it sounds and actually makes for one of the album's standout tracks. Each and every one of the big girl anthems on this disc is performed with an enthusiasm that's hard to ignore, whether or not you prefer your muffins with tops on them.
 Despite the tongue-in-cheekiness of its title, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks is a solid rock offering by a formidable assemblage of metal mainstays, singing the heretofore unsung glory of fat girls. It's an admittedly odd pairing of elements that somehow combine to feelgood effect. The only thing that could have potentially made this effort better is the inclusion of some true industry heavyweights (pun intended) like Ann Wilson or Aretha Franklin; music icons as famous for their size as they are for their singing. In the end, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE proves to be a genuine love letter to the larger ladies who make the rockin' world go 'round.
For those with lots to love, we salute you!
The full-size page can be viewed at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Release Party Performer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
 Plus-sized singer/songwriter Meghan Tonjes, a featured performer at the official WHOLE LOTTA LOVE release party, has just debuted on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." During her appearance, Tonjes spoke with Ellen about the bullying she endured as an overweight teen. She also discussed her popular YouTube channel (which has received over 5 million views so far) before closing with a live acoustic performance. SplitScreen Entertainment would like to congratulate Meghan on her big moment and thanks her again for performing at their WHOLE LOTTA LOVE premiere event.
Meghan's TV appearance can be viewed at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Gets Kissed Again... by Ace Frehley
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore recently had the chance to meet with another of his lifelong rock & roll heroes: founding Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley. Ace had just finished performing a brief acoustic set at New York City's Carnegie Hall, accompanied by Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister. On hand that evening to present Eddie with a copy of the tribute, A.J. was more than happy to also provide one to the Space Ace himself (who expressed interest in the project once Ojeda informed him of his own contribution).
More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Heroes album at the following link:
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Gets Kissed... by Peter Criss
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Executive Producer A.J. Confessore recently had the chance to meet with one of his lifelong rock & roll heroes: founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss. A.J. was present for the taping of Peter's guest appearance on the VH1 Classic program "That Metal Show," after which Peter kindly agreed to pose for a photograph. As luck would have it, Confessore was wearing his original prototype WHOLE LOTTA LOVE shirt at the time.
More photos like this can be found in the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Heroes album at the following link:
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