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Status: Single
City: NEW YORK
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 2/22/2006
Monday, April 30, 2007 

(Sorry, I know this is insanely long, but it's very close to my heart and I'd truly appreciate if you could read it!!)

Hey Guys,
Hope everyone's doing GREAT, and enjoying the lovely spring weather!!  I just wanted to thank EVERYONE who came to my show at the NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FESTIVAL yesterday--it has to have been THE funnest show I've ever done, without a doubt.  There's just such a difference between playing an industry show for business executives, and playing a show for real music-fans...the latter DEFINITELY makes for a better performance!!

 For starters, when you're playing for a real music-crowd, people don't talk during the performance--they just DON'T.  They actually LISTEN to what you're communicating, and because the Big Easy is such a real "music-town", the crowd seemed to respond to some of my less poppy, "grittier", more obscure material, like my new song "Hard As Hell" (you know--the kind of songs that don't make for hit singles because they're slightly more complex and not as immediately "get-able"). Everyone after the show kept saying to me-- "keep doing that Bonnie Raitt, blusey thing, girl!!"   

 What excited me the most was that the court-yard was only supposed to hold 500 people MAX, and yet, somehow 2,000 people ended up crowding in to see the show, which is apparently a real record-breaker in terms of attendance for the smaller stages at Jazz-Fest!! I was extremely appreciative that everyone stayed for the whole show too-- in my past experiences with playing festivals, the audience usually gets up and meanders around, and it's kind of hard to "keep them there", so I'm just thrilled that so many people stuck around to hear the music!

 Well, I'm rambling now (as always), so I'm going to go unpack (just flew back to NYC tonight!)--I've got to get away from this computer! I know it's ridiculous, and I should have a thicker skin by now and just plain NOT CARE, but I can't help but be a little bummed out because the incredibly cruel, bullying Perez Hilton (this tabloid guy who calls himself the "queen of media") just put up a horrible picture of me on his site and basically in so many words called me ugly, or rather, wrote that I'm "not that bad, actually, I'm just no supermodel"...

 I just feel like saying: "YES, my mom and I look completely different, and I'm OK with that. I like that I look unique, or more "exotic"--I don't want to look like everybody else, and I also don't want to look like a supermodel--I just want to look like ME!" (sorry if this sounds like a repeat of my last blog, but I just have to VENT)... 

 Oh well, I guess that's a part of the crap that comes with the industry--those sites LOVE putting bad pictures up, and everybody has a few unflattering shots--especially on the red-carpet! I'm still not comfortable posing on it, and (who knows?) maybe I never will be, but I'm just so OVER being compared to my mom looks-wise!   I'm happy to have a lot of my father's features (especially his eyes and lips)--I think he's very handsome, and I'm quite sick of hearing people call HIM ugly--I think he has a very soulful face--the face of someone with character and integrity--who has LIVED, and has something important to say.

 I just can't help but wonder these days: why does the media's idea of beauty have to always fit inside such a conventional box? Why doesn't the media promote any sense of individuality and open-mindedness? My boyfriend always tells me how much he loves my dimples and how I have a "cute over-bite" when I smile, as well as this scar on my chest that I used to be self-conscious about-- he calls it my "sexy mark", (yes--he's a keeper!!)-- so if these imperfections are what our partners end up growing to love so much about us, why isn't this celebrated as a natural, human truth? Why is it hidden, and replaced with this false truth that everybody's supposed to aspire to look like a "supermodel" (whatever looking like a super-model entails--I have no clue). When my mom saw that Perez Hilton thing, she was like, "OK, what's his point?--I have hundreds of bad pictures taken of me, and I'm a supermodel! Should I release them to the media so everyone can see that NOBODY is perfect?" (I love her for that).      

 It's just rather depressing on a larger, societal level because apparently his tabloid site gets an average of 6 million hits a day (internationally), and I just feel like--WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS WORLD? Why would 6 MILLION PEOPLE be on a site that does nothing but exploit, objectify, ridicule, and degrade public figures for no reason? Oh well, I know I shouldn't care--I guess I'm just a bit of an idealist and I wish the media wasn't so shallow and affected.  It's like, why do these people get such a high out of bringing others down for no real reason?

 I must say, I think this Perez Hilton guy is quite dangerous because has actually made a BUSINESS out of calling people "fat, ugly whores!" Why is this? Is it because the general public has somehow become so obsessed with the media that it is entirely acceptable to trash public figures (and their children) and call them all sorts of names JUST FOR THE HECK OF IT? I mean, there was even some blogger on there picking a part the appearance of my 8 year-old sister--it made me sick to my stomach to see that.  She's just a little girl--and she's my adorable, beautiful little sister! I cried my eyes out when I saw that, I was so disgusted.            

 Sorry, I don't mean to get preachy on you guys--I guess I'm just venting. I also wanted to get all of this out there because I don't think there's a lot of people inside of the media who talk openly about it's artificiality, and really question why this is happening, and I think it's about time we started.  Because the media really is in a terrible place right now, and I truly feel like the more tabloid magazines we buy, and the more tabloid sites we blog on, the more we are feeding into this dangerous obsession with the media that is spiraling out of control.

 Thanks for reading this guys... this subject is very close to my heart, so I had a lot to say about it, and those of you who actually finished reading this whole thing are troopers : )

I'd be very interested to hear from all of you about this--please write me or post something on here!!
Love,
Lex  

5:32 AM
 
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Ma(r)sha
Marsha Tyszler

 
<P>Glad it went well!!</P><P>Ignore those tabloid kooks! You're grounded, I give you that!</P><P>Glad you're back in NYC! Go to sleep!! (I should talk!)</P><P>xoxoxox,</P><P>Marsha</P>
 
Posted by Ma(r)sha on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:41 AM
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~Lisa~
Lisa Donadio

 
Perez Hilton is a windbag and you shouldn't let him get to you like this.  You come from a beautiful and talented family and nothing can take that away from you!  Ever.  Keep on Rockin!  Glad you had so much fun at Jazzfest, New Orleans is an amazing city!!
 
Posted by ~Lisa~ on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:44 AM
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Manda
Manda Baca

 
When I first saw your pictures, I thought you were one of the most beautiful people I've seen in a long time. Maybe because some of us know how to look for clues to personality. You look incredibly nice, and talent is always a helper, but let's be honest... An ugly person that's a great singer won't ever be pretty. You're a great singer that is lucky enough to be a beautiful woman. So don't let the retards get you down!!! :)
 
Posted by Manda on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:49 AM
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Joe Goyette

 
<P>Remember what I said about critics, people who have english degrees that cannot do anything.  As far as being pretty, that guy must be a queen if he could not see you are one of the sweetest most beautiful things God ever created.  Honestly Lex, I knew this was coming.  They need to sell magazines and they'll do whatever it takes.  We are all so defensive of you on here though, the guys going to catch hell in every state. LOL.</P><P>Like I told you, uphill battle. First they help you because they are vested in doing so and it makes them feel important. Then they try to catch you doing somethin wrong to tare you down.   Its a game.  In a pinch though, remember to ask yourself what your mother would do!  Real press savvy lady.</P><P>All of us will keep pulling you up, so its one bad review, and thousands of screaming fans supporting you.  I'm not commercially successful, but I'm an artist, and its very painful sharing and putting yourself out there.  You got real guts.  You also have incredible talent, I actually get moved by your songs.  I can hear your heart in every one.</P><P>Also in a pinch, remember what your father always says.  Don't take shit from anyone.</P><P> </P><P>Joe Goyette</P>
 
Posted by Joe Goyette on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:49 AM
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Jacob
jacob zimmer

 
So glad to hear you had a great time at Jazz Fest!!! I soooo wish I could have been there! I miss New Orleans so much and it would have been a great place to meet you and hear you play live!

Seriously Lex, just ignore people who get paid to criticize. I guess its hard to do, but where would your parents be if they listened to every critic?

I agree about society being obsessed with celebrities and superficial gossip - I think its just because people's own lives are not exciting enough that they have to watch "reality" shows and entertainment gossip programs to make up for their boredom. I sure as hell don't compare my life and happiness to media beauty or celebrities.

Come do a show in Louisville and I will put your beautiful face (dimples and overbite and all) on the cover of a magazine!

 
Posted by Jacob on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:55 AM
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Go Remy !

 
size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tabloid people seem like jerks.  It seems like their whole business is just based on tearing people down.  Which really takes no talent, so I guess there's never a slow day. 

</span>size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I mean, who would broadcast a voicemail message a father left for his daughter?  No heart. </span>
size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If that guy ever develops a talent of any kind, perhaps we can blindly judge it ourselves.  Sadly, I don't see it happening any time soon.
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Posted by Go Remy ! on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:55 AM
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Hollywood Hippie

 
<P>size=5>Hey girl,</P><P>size=5> I actually went to Perez's ( look who's talking!!) site a few days ago and saw what he said about you. I was quite blown away actually and my first thought was that I hope you did not see it . My second thought was that I hoped you did see it because I scrolled down to read what people's comments were and they were all the exact opposite of what that Smurf had to say about you. I was happy to see that people were not buying into his crap. I know that it pains your heart to hear such mean spirited things about you but I do have some advice for you. Always remember the SOURCE! He's a ****ing SMURF! And you ARE beautiful!!</P>
 
Posted by Hollywood Hippie on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:56 AM
[Reply to this] 
Dollface

 
<P>Hey Alexa, I agree, but Perez Hilton really is just a small minded jerk, his 15 minutes of fame will be over soon enough...I hate to admit that I go onto his site every day, because it's totally addicting, but when I do, & more often than not, I will blast this guy when he writes stupid crap. I saw what he wrote about you & I let him have it. </P><P>You are a beautiful girl, w/ more talent in your little finger than he could ever hope to have. Your talent/success will just keep rising while he slides all the way back down to the bottom where he belongs. In the end, it's just small stuff, altho in your case, being a musician, it must seem exaserbated even more. Just know that you have more admirers than haters. </P>
 
Posted by Dollface on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:02 AM
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Fabulous

 
I think you bring up a good point; maybe these websites get millions of hits a day, but not all of them are there to support what's being said on them. Not to mention, I'm sure that there are thousands of people who return to those sites multiple times a day. 
 
Posted by Fabulous on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:56 PM
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G

 
<P>Okay, first of all, I don't think the photos of you that were posted on his site were "horrible", Alexa. By the way, I like your dress. Very cute. </P><P>Secondly, you had me looking for this photo of you (geez, I had to go through about 4 or 5 pages to get your your photo) of this guy's real "professional" website. Just goes to show you anyone can put anything on the internet. </P><P>Thirdly, from what I GLANCED at on his site in order to get to your photo, he was easy on you (okay, I know it's easy for me to say that because I wasn't the target), but after reading some of the lovely writings he put on some of the photos he posted, well, uh, like I said, you got off easy. As I said, real professional looking website. </P><P> If he's getting 6 million hits a day on his site, consider the source. Guess those people have nothing better to do, or that number isn't correct. Personally, I'd never heard of him until now. It IS sad that someone like him makes a living by putting other people down. </P><P>Good to hear you had a blast at the Jazz Fest and packed 'em in! Atta girl! You keep your chin up. There's nothing I can tell you that will make you feel better. Have a great week and keep on keepin' on, as they say.</P><P>Hey, you know what? I'm glad you have a lot of your dad's features too. You are adorable!!</P><P>~G</P><P>XOXO!</P><P> </P>
 
Posted by G on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:02 AM
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Nurse Kim

 
<P>Wow!  I can't believe anyone out there would think you are not beautiful!  People like that just like to make you miserable because they cannot do what you can.  You are beautiful on the inside AND the outside!  If this person is picking on an 8 year old girl, then he is just an miserable person.  I never read those tabloids or go to those sites because it bothers me how they are always trying to put people down and invade their privacy.  (And by the way, I always had a huge crush on your dad growing up!)  :)</P><P>Try to remember that people are usually mean because they are jealous.  When you are in that business, there will always be haters.  Don't let them get you down.  Let it build you up.  </P><P>Not everyone will love you, but we love you!</P><P>Take care,</P><P>{{{HUGS}}}</P><P>Kim</P>
 
Posted by Nurse Kim on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:15 AM
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Amy

 
<P>Dear Dear Lex,</P><P>So overjoyed that the show went well!  Very happy to hear that so many people are enjoying and groovin' to your awesome music..when you get a chance, please post some of the new stuff if you can..I know all of us would LOVE to hear it!!</P><P>In regards to the 'Perez Hilton' incident.  I am just sick and disgusted by it. You have more class and grace than people like that could ever DREAM of having! Your mom IS correct. What IS his point? Does he have just a sad, little, pathetic life, and is he so starved for attention and trying to 'BE' somebody that he has to result to that? It's like, 'don't you have any respect for yourself?' He obviously does not.</P><P>People like that ARE dangerous and are best ignored. We know who you really are and we appreciate you for your beautiful talented self. THAT'S what counts.</P><P> </P><P> </P>
 
Posted by Amy on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:24 AM
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Marisela
Marisela Spindola

 
<P> </P><P>   Hi Lex! I'm glad that you take your time for expresing your points of view. I think this is a better way to know you. I feel specially touched about what you're saying, I feel everyday the Media or the society I don't know who, are imposing us, very "High" are unreal standars about beautyness. Sometimes I can avoid to feel myself as an ugly girl, but I think is because maybe not in a conscient way I compare myself with  the models  we see everywhere, I also feel, that no matter what I do, If I´don´t have a skinny body, and an "enough" pretty face people treat me different inmediately. This is so unfair and cruel.</P><P>     I also find that is completely horrible to find pages and pages of  people who don't anything worthy or important just because  of   their appeareance, the people they're dating with, their money or their personal scandals.</P><P>      Don't pay attention to this mean comments, you're a very sweet and talented person, and a good example for other girls.</P><P> </P><P>          Kiss from Mexico, your friend, Marisela.</P><P>                      </P><P> </P><P>      </P>
 
Posted by Marisela on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:31 AM
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EDLORD GRACE
EDLORD GRACE

 
<P>Lex Darling. The only reason why I know who you are is because I seen you on E-telivision and I was struck by your physical beauty. I was a fan of your appearance first, and I didn't actually hear you sing until a month later or so. Thats when I thought, she has beauty and talent. So the cruel person that wrote those things about you is obviously a Howard Stern wannabe thats gets some kind of pleasure out of getting stars to react in ways that will create attention and controversy. Don't fall into his trap. Love ya!!!!!!! (I left this same message as a comment on your page)</P>
 
Posted by EDLORD GRACE on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:43 AM
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lainey

 
<P>I'm impressed with your maturity.  As for dealing with the hateful celebrity bloggers and tabloids, I have no idea what the best thing to do is, other than to ignore them.  Perez Hilton is disgusting.  I have seen him on TV and heard him on the radio, and it's evident that he has crossed over to the "dark side".  It's NOT okay to say the nasty things that he says.  Maybe Vader is HIS father, too.</P><P>Anyway, it sounds like you have an incredibly supportive mother, which is a treasure to have.  I love that you look like your dad.  (That's my story, too!!)  I saw him in concert in Dallas when I was 12 and it was the COOLEST.  It was such a big deal and I thought he was awesome.  He jumped on a huge speaker that was on the edge of the stage and started rocking it back and forth with his feet, somehow balancing it as it teetered.  I just KNEW he was going to fall, but he didn't.</P><P>You're gorgeous and have a fantastic voice.  Just keep on doing what you're doing and you will be a superstar (even moreso than you already are).  My friend's 13-yr-old daughter is named Alexa Ray, so how cool is that?? I haven't ever asked, but I always think of you when I hear her name.</P><P>Okay, that's all.</P>
 
Posted by lainey on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 6:45 AM
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lainey

 
I bored myself just now!  Anyway, I saw a story on you on one of those tabloid TV shows and I just laughed. They were talking about this whole Perez thing, and I thought... SEEN IT!!  They were trying to make it sound like it was this huge deal, so I had to laugh.  I think it's awesome that you got the first word in before the tabloids did.  Also, to make it clear, I saw YOUR DAD in concert, not mine. 
 
Posted by lainey on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 1:47 AM
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Jan

 
I was thinking the same thing about Paris when I first read the blog. Then I realized it was someone else. I agree about the degrading music most listen to now a days. You even see young guys with headphones on the train rapping to the gar-badge they are listening to, and feeling so cool. Meanwhile people are wondering how much longer till either that person or they get to leave the train to be in peace. You know Lex I was always called beautiful while growing up but I don't feel that's a given for a better life either way. I've had plenty of hardship.Your mom can attest to the fact she's had hardships even with all her beauty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and some people just feel they have to talk without thinking of the effect they can have on another. I'm sure that Perz guy already regrets his stupidity. I love your down to earth manner girl, and I'm sorry you were hurt for that moment. My mom may she rest in peace always used to say "beauty is as beauty does". Smile
 
Posted by Jan on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:17 PM
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Nurse Kim

 
<P>I just found out that this jerk is actually on the list for the potential top 100 most influential people for Time magazine.  If you go to the Time website you can vote. http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup/article/0,28804,1611030_1610841_1609854,00.html They tell you to rank the person on a scale of 1-100.  I think everyone should go and give him the worst ranking possible.  People like him need to know that they are NOT influential and that we have much more respect for people like Alexa than people like him.</P><P>Okay, I'm done ranting.  Hope you have a great week Lex!</P>
 
Posted by Nurse Kim on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 7:14 AM
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Nurse Kim

 
Also, does anyone know what is up with the wierd symbols showing up in some of the posts?
 
Posted by Nurse Kim on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 7:16 AM
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Fabulous

 
I think HTML has been disabled, so when people have special formatting in their posts, it displays, rather than applies, the tags.
 
Posted by Fabulous on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:52 PM
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Michael
Michael Kim

 
are you nuts?  i just spent the last few minutes looking for that picture of you on the site -- it's not a bad picture at all --- you look very hot.  you have a great figure, smile, and i love that dress.

so... i'll pick you up friday @ 7?

 
Posted by Michael on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 8:44 AM
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Rogue
Ryan Witalison

 
Perez Hilton is a wannabe nothing more I don't even bother with the site. Never as a good thing to say about anyone unless they notice the blog and suddenly Perez is their biggest fan.
Glad you had a good show keep up the good work



 
Posted by Rogue on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 9:01 AM
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laura

 
alexa ray, you have the best of both of your parents, and you are beautiful to lots of people, i am sure both of your parents will tell you that the criticism is part of the industry and part of paying your dues... you have an awesome future ahead of you, and you will prove the critics wrong, just as your parents have.. rock on alexa ray
 
Posted by laura on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 9:32 AM
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Jules

 
<P>Lex</P><P>Society is on the suface very superficial (that's WHY it's the surface!)  and jealousy is a biggie.  Your dad is an incredible performer and your mom is gorgeous, so you have big shoes to fill and hard acts to follow.  The fact that you are an intelligent and very pretty girl as well as a successful performer in your own right just sticks in some people's craws.  I am sure all lot of these very superficial "lovies" who follow the arts and media are just not nice people or they would be doing other things with their lives!</P><P>You go girl!  I love your bloggs - someone who writes even more than me.  You give me the incentive to just write what I think in this media which is something I would do anyway.  I was in NYC a couple of weeks ago.  I hope next time I go there you'll be playing cause I will def come to see you.</P><P>All the best to you from Scotland from a displaced American girl,</P><P>Juliex</P>
 
Posted by Jules on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 10:21 AM
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Toaster Dee
Dina-Marie Tosto

 
<P>It takes more than PERFECT looks to be "perfect" You have self confidence, talent, charisma, kindness, generosity, and most of all you have family, friends, and fans who will all tell you not to give a shit what some internet hack has to say...</P><P>The thing is Lex, the type of person you are, you are perfect...cause true perfection and true beauty are found in the places NO PICTURE can capture and you exude all those qualities!!
</P><P>I am glad your show was so much fun, I can only imagine how much better it is to play to FANS and not executives.  I know you rocked it and I wished I could have been there!</P><P> </P><P>Catch you soon XOXO
Dina</P>
 
Posted by Toaster Dee on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:01 AM
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Diana Marilyn

 
<P>Lex - don't let these idiots get to ya! You're a pretty girl, and talented. They are JEALOUS is all!!! And who called your Dad ugly? LOL long before you were born I had a crush on him, not to gross you out or anything but I thought he was hot.</P><P>Now, see how well the festival went? THAT is what counts. Not this other crap. And yes the media is totally out of control. Talk about abuse of "freedom of speech." Rise above it. Stay above it. You're way better than them.</P>
 
Posted by Diana Marilyn on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:25 AM
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Thomas
Thomas Krueger

 
Hey, Lex...

Never heard of the guy. Don't care if I ever do.

There's always going to be people who try to bring themselves up by bringing other people down. For every one who does it for laughs like David Spade, there's a hundred wanna-bes who're mostly just jealous, I guess.

Keep playing!

Tom
 
Posted by Thomas on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:38 AM
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Terence

 
<P>As you remarked -not that it's anywhere near the most important thing about you- but, If I were you (I mean, hypothetically speaking), I wouldn't have any worries about not being considered physically attractive. Seriously... for anyone to even bring that up, I would consider it quite comical.</P><P>Just focus on the things that you care about, and the things that you have direct control over, and everything else will take care of itself.</P>
 
Posted by Terence on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:58 AM
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Jennifer Spengler

 
RE: Perez Hilton... I'd be surprised if anyone put any stock into what that guys says... and if they do, then they're subhuman!  :P

You're beautiful... and exotic, like you said.  :)  Both your parents are attractive in different ways, and you got the best of both worlds, in my opinion! :)

Glad you had such a great festival of music!!  Hope I can see you play live someday myself! :)

~Jen

 
Posted by Jennifer Spengler on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 12:27 PM
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Steve DeVries

 
size=5>Ignore the idiots.  You're an amazing talent, and quite beautiful.  Who cares if you're not a fashion maodel, you're a beautiful woman, and a damn fine singer.  Just stay true to yourself, and your fans who love you!!
 
Posted by Steve DeVries on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 1:22 PM
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Kat-tunes2ya
Kathy Falcey

 
Greetings from New Jersey Girlfriend Lex,
I will NEVER forget the first time I heard Christina Aguilera sing, "YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL,in every single way..."...I actually wept since it moved me soo...
.PLEASE PLEAE PLEASE PROMISE ME, YOUR FANS/FAMILY/FRIENDS...
 that from this day forward you will NOT EVER mention anyones name that has anything negative to say about you or your family...don't ya see that by you even commenting back it is... Damage all the way! WHO CARES...we know and we that truly love you would NEVER even give thought to this crap!
Rise above it, push it aside, you need POSITIVE energy to fuel your gifted special loving spirit and no-one will EVER try to take that away from you....
So glad you rocked the New Orleans Jazzfest, so wish I was there to see you...try to come to Atlantic City real soon since I will be there with my SWAT team of positive energy pushing anyone and anything aside that even trys to hurt you in anyway...Oh, you will learn soon enough that this is wasted energy that you need to NEVER let bother you....Easier said than done however PROMISE us that you get it and will not mention this jerk again.....HUGS2YA, Kat  Princeton, NJ

 P.S. I for one would not even take the time to research his site since than I will be adding to the number of viewers and really...WHO CARES?

 
Posted by Kat-tunes2ya on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 1:49 PM
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Tim

 
<P>Hey there Lex, </P><P>Ouch!, eh?  And shame on him for discussing your sister.  Sorry this happened, but I must say that you have the media pegged perfectly.  Something is terribly wrong in a world where there is a war that our troops are a part of, and there is so much we do NOT know, BECAUSE the media WON'T report the "whole" story.  So, to think that is happening, and then turn around and find out that you're getting crucified simply so the dude can get 6 million hits on his site a day, makes me sick too.  Our media should not be trusted, in any way, shape or form right now.  Everything is being "bought" in my estimation.  You must let them know you're "not for sale."  Period.  You are you, not your mom, not your dad (both of whom are amazing in their own rite - JUST LIKE YOU).  </P><P>Something you must face (and hopefully get another couple of songs out of) is the fact that this IS going to happen, and if things in the media keep going like they are now, it may happen repeatedly.  Don't let it be more than it is...a disgusting parasite that goes with the territory.  You're better than all of this, and you know that, right?  Yeah, I know you do.</P><P>Your mom and dad have both been there - horrible press on both of them...and not deserved...so I'm sure they've both told you stories.  But you will overcome this, too...and you'll be a little wiser, and a little better for coming out the other end of it.  Hang in there - you're an amazing talent that some idiots just want to trash for no reason.  No worries - people are wising up to the media - at least, smart, thoughtful people are.  Glad to hear about the success of the Jazz Fest....THAT'S what it's all about, Lex....those gigs that tell the story of your amazing talent.  </P><P>Keep making the music - I cannot WAIT to hear Hard as Hell.  Always my best to you,  Tim</P>
 
Posted by Tim on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 1:50 PM
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Shellie

 
These bloggers are dangerous, like you said.  They seem to just attack people for no reason, but you have nothing to worry about, you are beautiful, and talented, something they will never be! 
 
Posted by Shellie on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 2:06 PM
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susieq

 
<P>You are gorgeous!  You are one of my top friends on my page.  You exude happiness.  Don't listen to people who say otherwise.  You have so much talent.  You can write songs, play music, perform, and sing---these talents are all things that a lot of people will never do---and you have achieved this all at a young age!   Just tell Perez to go to Target and buy your CD.  </P>
 
Posted by susieq on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 2:43 PM
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Distressed Jeans

 
<P>Forget Perez. You are gorgeous and talented. Just remember <STRONG>karma</STRONG>! I was burned by Perez and won't soon forget it. </P><P> </P><P>xo</P><P>Cindy</P>
 
Posted by Distressed Jeans on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 3:32 PM
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Jon Roush

 
you make a great point. there is a really heavy push or focus on people's appearance. And that people can make a living off of critisizing that...it's really sad.
It's cliche to say that it's what's on the inside is what counts, but really...does being a "gorgeous" person somehow make you better able to be loving or compassionate or caring of those around you? Does it make you better at math or science? Or help you establish a loving family?
I agree that our focus is better spent elsewhere...
and how anyone could gather the chutzbuh to critisize an 8 year old's appearance is...heartless.

 
Posted by Jon Roush on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 3:34 PM
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Maria

 
I agree 100%--your father is a very handsome guy!  I remember seeing photos of you as you were growing up and thinking how COOL it is that you have your father's exotic looks...especially those soulful eyes.  Ultimately, I think it is interesting faces that are the most memorable and endearing.  Whoever this Perez Hilton guy is will be long forgotten as you are still growing in strength and beauty.  Blessings to you and yours!
 
Posted by Maria on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:04 PM
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Robin

 
<P><STRONG>For what it's worth...........I think your dad is very handsome :) and you are beautiful!!!  I don't understand our society at all.  It causes so many problems with many women in our world and it is so sad.  </STRONG></P><P><STRONG>Love to you Lex!!</STRONG></P><P><STRONG>Robin</STRONG></P><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P>
 
Posted by Robin on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:16 PM
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TracyBeth87
Tracy Frye

 
Hi Alexa....  Bravo to you for speaking your mind!  I totally agree with you; the media feeds into this unhealthy attitude, and it's BULL****!  Sorry for the expletive, but it really sums up how I feel.  There's ENTIRELY too much emphasis placed on physical appearance, and the media isn't doing the average person any favors by playing into this mind-set.  I've struggled with my weight for my whole life, so I definitely know what it's like to be judged on my physical appearance.  Believe me, it gets really old after a while!!  Anyway, hold your head high, and know that you're a beautiful individual....  Inside and out!  Thanks for reading my rant, and please know that you have lots of fans out there!  May you have success and happiness wherever you may go....  You deserve it!  Take Care!  Sincerely, Tracy Frye
 
Posted by TracyBeth87 on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:21 PM
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Dawn

 
<P>I think you look great in the pic and who cares what some arrogant windbag says! What does SHE look like? It is a girl, right?</P><P>Hope the tour is going well. Can't wait to hear you back in Rhode Island!!!</P><P>Take Care,
size=4><EM>:)Dawn</EM></P><P> </P><P> </P>
 
Posted by Dawn on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:29 PM
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NOCNT MN

 
<P>Alexa:</P><P>When people take pride in finding fault in others, it's because they are attempting to hide their own faults and are filled with jealousy. Anyone who makes an effort to hurt others, isn't worth your time.  More simply put; Fuck them!!</P><P>You are a very beautiful lady!! You have so much talent, creativity, and energy , that those people not intelligent enough to realize how beautiful and special you are, will undoubtedly be jealous. </P><P>Please keep singing, writing, and performing for your fans and more importantly, for YOURSELF!!!! </P><P>All The Best, ALWAYS</P><P>Mark</P>
 
Posted by NOCNT MN on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:30 PM
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Fabulous

 
Lex, not a single decent person takes Perez Hilton seriously. I personally think it's hilarious that the only thing he can say is "lol ur uglee". Have you ever seen <span style="font-style: italic;">his</span> picture? He's been known to make up all sorts of shit, not to mention be seen with famous people so he can leech off their popularity. He loves the drama, and he will love the fact that you're reacting to something he said about you; he can use it as justification to say even worse stuff later on. I know it's easy for me to say, but I'd stop making public reactions to his (or any tabloid's) garbage. It really sucks that these people are also picking on your younger siblings, but what they're looking for is a good gossip story. You have every right to be ticked off, but, like any bully, a tabloid "journalist" is looking for a reaction from you to add fuel to the fire. If you are too boring to them, they'll move on (so we hope).

In any case, your supporters significantly outnumber the people who are trying to bring you down. Anybody who's ever seen you live or met you or are lucky enough to know you personally knows that you're really kind, caring, considerate, and a lovely person. Nothing tabloid "journalists" say will change any of that.
 
Posted by Fabulous on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:46 PM
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TracyBeth87
Tracy Frye

 
Hi Alexa.....  Bravo to you for speaking your mind!!  The media totally supports this unhealthy attitude towards physical appearance......  Total BULL****!  Sorry for the profanity, but it really sums up my attitude towards the whole topic.  I've struggled with my weight my whole life, so I know what it's like to be judged on physical appearance.  It gets really old after a while.   Hold your head up high, and know that you're a beautiful person....  Inside and out.  Anyway, these mean-spirited people are miserable individuals, and they need to "Get A Life!"  Please, Alexa, know that you have many supporters, and what one idiot says on his "blog" doesn't reflect what your fans know.....  You're a talented individual, and a wonderful human being!  Thanks for reading my rant!  Take Care!  Sincerely, Tracy Frye
 
Posted by TracyBeth87 on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 4:56 PM
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Marilyn

 
<P>size=2>Oh, sweetie,
People are so pathetically miserable with themselves, that by holding up others to a measure even they can't attain makes them feel better.
We are all so full of pride, and for too many the way that we soothe that ego is trashing others. There are so many people who do that now-a-days esp. because the media holds us up to standards that aren't even humanly attainable with all that airbrushing and such. And society has ALWAYS tried to categorize and demean the most and hold out the few because in this way, they are not so much praising those few, but finding a society in which they themselves are acceptable.
Love yourself and be happy (I know that you are, and that's what some of your blog says) knowing that your parents created in you such a unique and beautiful person that has broken free of the small-minded society that we live in.  Be grateful (as you are) for those that do appreciate your beauty (and you are really stunning, in an exotic, not so cookie-cutter way!) I mean, for this guy to state what he has, and to hold you up to some "form" of what you should look like, I mean, it reminds me of Hitler!  Are we back to then and adhering to only one way of acceptability of beauty???  This guy is a crack head!
You are great, keep on with it.
ROCK ON!</P>
 
Posted by Marilyn on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:03 PM
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john

 
You're an amazingly beautiful woman and a natural song-writer, which is more than can be said about 90% of those so-called "music stars" out there.  You just gotta keep being yourself, because that's obviously working.  Anyway glad the festival went well, and I hope to see you playing larger live performances one day, you definately have the ability to get there.  
 
Posted by john on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:03 PM
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If you have facebook add me I am never on here

 
Alexa you are beautiful and talented!!! Perez should go eat another box of oreos!
I always loved your mom I would look at her in all those magazines as a child and she is such an inspiration. She raised wonderful kids. Good luck in all you do.

 
Posted by If you have facebook add me I am never on here on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:23 PM
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Jake

 
<P>Hi Alexa.  You know being a straight guy I haven't even heard of Perez Hilton until I read your blog and under no circumstance would I otherwise go to this guys site. I think he's a coward and a bully. To afraid or not possessing his own light he tries to diminish the light of others. And you have light it shines in you I can see it and hear it in your voice see it shows in your face. You have great beauty never ever doubt that. I went to that site after reading your blog and you looked beautiful to me . Honestly some of these models now a days are way to skinny and it's dangerous. Women shouldn't have to die for some ideal that doesn't even really exist.(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15750402/)I think your a brave strong soul with something important to express. You have an intelligent bright mind and thats sexy as heck. Beauty comes in so many ways. Obviously your boyfriend (the lucky guy)can see it in you to. Scars can have thier beauty. I'm proud of my scars. They   remind me that I am strong.  I grew up in a houseful of girls and being the only guy I saw my sisters ache over beauty. and I think your right its time to talk about this in the open. I mean I heard about them calling Tyra banks fat,  are they out of thier minds ?shes's gorgeous. She looks healthy and strong and sexy. Real men like strong sexy real women, and that perez character is lacking in the balls department if you ask me. prefering to lurk in the shadows and throw insults at beautiful women instead of being a man and actually bringing something of worth to the table. he can dish it out but can he take it? I don't think so. You on the otherhand are brave and strong with something real to say your a star shine bright.</P><P> </P><P>I've been on Khalil Gibran kick lately and he wrote a book called the prophet and this is something he wrote on beauty:</P><CENTER> </CENTER><P></P><P><HR><P></P><P>size=5>And a poet said, "Speak to us of Beauty."</P><P>Where shall you seek beauty, and how shall you find her unless she herself be your way and your guide?</P><P>And how shall you speak of her except she be the weaver of your speech?</P><P>The aggrieved and the injured say, "Beauty is kind and gentle. </P><P>Like a young mother half-shy of her own glory she walks among us." </P><P>And the passionate say, "Nay, beauty is a thing of might and dread.</P><P>Like the tempest she shakes the earth beneath us and the sky above us."</P><P>The tired and the weary say, "beauty is of soft whisperings. She speaks in our spirit.</P><P>Her voice yields to our silences like a faint light that quivers in fear of the shadow."</P><P>But the restless say, "We have heard her shouting among the mountains,</P><P>And with her cries came the sound of hoofs, and the beating of wings and the roaring of lions."</P><P>At night the watchmen of the city say, "Beauty shall rise with the dawn from the east."</P><P>And at noontide the toilers and the wayfarers say, "we have seen her leaning over the earth from the windows of the sunset."</P><P>In winter say the snow-bound, "She shall come with the spring leaping upon the hills."</P><P>And in the summer heat the reapers say, "We have seen her dancing with the autumn leaves, and we saw a drift of snow in her hair."</P><P>All these things have you said of beauty.</P><P>Yet in truth you spoke not of her but of needs unsatisfied,</P><P>And beauty is not a need but an ecstasy.</P><P>It is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth, </P><P>But rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted.</P><P>It is not the image you would see nor the song you would hear, </P><P>But rather an image you see though you close your eyes and a song you hear though you shut your ears.</P><P>It is not the sap within the furrowed bark, nor a wing attached to a claw,</P><P>But rather a garden for ever in bloom and a flock of angels for ever in flight.</P><P>People of Orphalese, beauty is life when life unveils her holy face.</P><P>But you are life and you are the veil.</P><P>Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.</P><P>But you are eternity and your are the mirror.</P>
 
Posted by Jake on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:38 PM
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meghan

 
size=6>thats great to hear lex glad you enjoyed yourself its always healthy to vent have a great day
 
Posted by meghan on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:48 PM
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meghan

 
size=6>good for you lex im glad you had fun dont worry its always healthy to vent have a great day meghan
 
Posted by meghan on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:47 PM
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Deb

 
I have to admit I occasionally read the trashy tabloid blogs.  Last week I happened upon PerezHilton and the post about you.  Needless to say I was shocked to read his post....you are clearly a very beautiful girl.  I opened up the blog and was very relieved to see that overwhelmingly people had wonderful things to say about you.  To tell you the truth I had no idea you had a music career....my only knowledge of you was from a very long time ago when you were a little girl.  Thank goodness for that post because I found my way to your MySpace page AND to itunes where I promptly bought your wonderful "Sketches" EP.  You certainly don't need MY validation but I will say it again...you are a gorgeous girl with tons of talent.  I am old enough to be your mom so I feel I can say FOR your mom that you should ignore all that crap you read...it's sensationalized garbage.  Keep up the great work Alexa!!!
 
Posted by Deb on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 7:17 PM
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