Mariah Carey Haven’t You Heard Of The Credit Crunch Love? November 20, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Music, Ruth's Ramblings , add a commentMariah Carey actually makes me want to pull my eyes out and wash them in a giant tub of water… I mean, I cannot actually believe she’s a real person right now.
We all know she’s got a reputation for being an uber-diva, but the utterly ridiculous demands that she made at the celebration party for her new album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel at London nightclub Jalouse, kinda makes me think ‘get your bags packed and get back to America.’
So, not only did she have a white car with pictures of herself on the side, two specially designed phantoms who escorted her from the car to the venue (wrapped in her new Angel Champagne branding) Champagne, yes, she’s now flogging the most expensive bubbly in the world now.
On top of that was her entourage – two stylists, her own personal photographer, a personal DJ, a personal candle lighter (to ensure none of her scented candles went out during the night, naturally), hoards of bouncers and of course about 20 other people who were just there.
But that’s not all, there’s even more… the venue was adorned with white roses, white and silver Hummingbird cup cakes and gold and black balloons, whilst an entire area was redressed in thick white fur, including a cashmere white carpet for her party heels to walk on. Oh please.
Oh, and if you needed a drink there were semi-naked male Angels covered in gold paint and wearing angels wings serving HER Champers… I mean come on love, we’re struggling to do our Sunday big shop here, we don’t need this.
Ruth. x
Exclusive The Proposal Clip November 20, 2009
Posted by Helen in : Movies , add a commentThe Proposal was one of the biggest movies of the year, as well as a welcome return to the big screen for Sandra Bullock, and is released on DVD on 30th November.
When high-flying publishing executive Margaret Tate (Bullock) is told she faces deportation to her native Canada, she confronts the problem in her own formidable style by forcing her young assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her.
Promising an ambitious Andrew a lucrative promotion in exchange for her hand in marriage, high drama and hilarious antics quickly ensue as the incompatible couple fall under the suspicion of immigration.
They are soon in a race against time to convince both the authorities –and themselves – that they are genuinely in love.
The Proposal is released on Buena Vista Home Entertainment Blu-ray Hi-Def Combi Pack and single disc DVD from the 30th November.
The Last Song Trailer November 20, 2009
Posted by Helen in : Movies , add a commentIt seems that the little teeny-boppers can’t get enough of Miss Miley Cyrus and she adds fuel to the fire with her new movie The Last Song.
Seventeen-year-old Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Miller’s life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Tybee Island, Georgia.
Three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, especially her father …until her mother decides it would be in everyone’s best interest if she spent the summer on Tybee Island with him.
Ronnie’s father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church.
The tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story about love in its myriad forms – first love, the love between parents and children – that demonstrates, as only a Nicholas Sparks novel can, the many ways that deeply felt relationships can break our hearts …and heal them.
The movie may not be released until next April but we have a sneak peak at the trailer, take a look:
New Sherlock Holmes Trailer November 20, 2009
Posted by Helen in : Movies , add a commentWhen you are tired of stuffing your face with turkey and hanging around with the family get yourself down to the cinema this Christmas to catch Sherlock Holmes.
Starring Robert Downey Jr, that’s the only reason that you really need to see this movie, but he’s joined by Jude Law and Rachel McAdams as well as being directed by Guy Ritchie it’s going to be great.
In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, Sherlock Holmes sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge.
Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
The action-adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes is helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie, for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. Robert Downey Jr. Brings the legendary detective to life, and Jude Law stars as Holmes.
Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective.
Take a look at the new trailer:
The Descent Part 2 Images November 20, 2009
Posted by Helen in : Movies , add a commentThe Descent hit the big screen back in 2005 and followed a group of women who embark on a caving experdition.
The movie, which was directed by Neil Marshall, was a huge success, even doing well in America, and now the sequel is almost here.
The Descent 2 picks up immediately after the events depicted in The Descent Sarah (MacDonald), emerges alone from a cave system following an expedition with her five friends in the Appalachian mountains.
Distraught, injured and covered in the blood of her missing companions, Sarah is incoherent and half-wild with fear.
Skeptical about her account of events and convinced Sarah’s psychosis hides far darker secrets, Sheriff Vaines forces her back into the caves to help locate the rest of the group.
Trapped by falling rocks, the rescue party are driven deep into the caverns, and as one by one the fate of the missing girls is revealed, Sarah is forced to confront her deepest fears.
Jordan: “I’ve had enough” November 20, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Ruth's Ramblings, TV , 1 comment so farKatie Price’s bid to come across as a ‘down to Earth’ girl look like they could be jeopardy after it has emerged that she is ready to walk off I’m A Celebrity because viewers keep voting for her to do stomach-churning bush tucker trials.
I mean come on, what did you expect love? After grabbing at headlines like a baby at a rattle, it’s hardly surprising that the public want to make you pay for shoving ‘real’ news off the front page of the papers.
The model, 31, has been voted to do every single bush tucker trial since she went into the jungle on Sunday, and last night viewers once again plumped for the glamour puss to do the fourth solo trial in a row.
Throwing the first sign of a tantrum since entering camp, the self proclaimed businesswoman and mother ranted; “I’m absolutely ready to leave camp. I’ve had enough. I want a nice bed and I don’t want to have to put myself through these horrible challenges. I don’t like it. I don’t need it.”
Okay, so being covered in 60,000 cockroaches, swimming in fish guts and having a panic attack during and underground trial might be more than we could stand, but she has been a trooper through most of the trials, so hearing her rant like this has kind of angered me.
Let’s face it, Katie is probably going to be doing every trial until she leaves the jungle… and with her getting a shed load more cash than the other celebs, why the heck shouldn’t she? Make her earn the money I think!!
What’s more, fans of ex-hubby Peter Andre are waging a campaign to urge people to vote for her… brilliant!
FemaleFirst – Ruth Harrison
Ruth’s Friday Fallout November 20, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Daily Dis , add a comment
Katie Price doesn’t half have think skin does she? Not only has the glamour girl withstander a bashing from the press over the past six months, but she’s spent the past few days enduring all manner of horrendous bush tucker trials in the bid to win back her admirers… and it seems to be working.
The Saturdays might come across as pretty little dolls, but they’ve gone all superhero on us with the video for their new single Ego, and we think we like it.
Nicole Richie has been hospitalised with pneumonia it has just reported… we hope she gets better soon.
Danyl Johnson seems to have slipped back into his diva ways after storming out of the X Factor yesterday when he has a massive Paddy over his song choice… could this be the end for our favourite teacher?
Liam Gallagher reckons the new material he’s been working on is “better than Oasis.” Yeah, right.
Robert Pattinson is Hollywood’s hottest property at the moment and he has the role of Edward Cullen to thank for that. With his face all over the walls of teenage girls and Eclipse, the third film in the series, set for release next year his career is only going one way… up”
Justin Long doesn’t think he’s much cop when it comes to this acting lark, the poor little lamb! However when you have movies like Strange Wilderness under your belt you can understand why you would be doubting yourself, did you see that movie? What a load of old rubbish. Anyway Justin honey stay away from crappy scripts like that and you should be fine.
Ruth xx
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The Princess & The Frog Images November 19, 2009
Posted by Helen in : Movies , add a commentAnd it looks like the new year is going to be full of animation movies for us to enjoy as The Princess and the Frog is also on the schedule.
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical “The Princess and the Frog,” an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans.
From the creators of “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin” comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.
The Princess and the Frog is released 5th February take a look at the images for the movie:
Astro Boy Trailer November 19, 2009
Posted by Helen in : Movies , 1 comment so farAnimation has had a great year there’s no denying that but can it continue? Well we will find out in the new year when Astro Boy hits the big screen.
Directed by Dave Bowers (Flushed Away), and written by Bowers and Timothy Hyde Harris (Kindergarten Cop). ‘Astro Boy’ is based on the manga created by Osamu Tezuka.
A thrilling tale of a true hero, Astro Boy is an all new, feature film of action, adventure, humour and art and brought to life on the big screen in breathtaking CGI animation.
Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage).
Powered by positive ‘blue’ energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, X-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly.
Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colourful characters along the way. Through his adventures he learns the joys and emotions of being human and gains the strength to embrace his destiny.
Learning his friend and family are in danger, Astro Boy uses his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.
Astro Boy is released 29th January take a look at the trailer:
Is This The Weirdest Music Video Ever? November 19, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Music , add a commentGood Shoes return with their first single from their forthcoming second album ‘No Hope, No Future’, due for release on 18th January 2010. ‘Under Control’ precedes the album on the 11th January 2010, released as a 7″ and download with accompanying b-side ‘Talk’.
Written, recorded and produced by the band in various friend’s basements and bedroom studios (in Morden naturally), they follow up their 2007 debut ‘Think Before You Speak’. ‘No Hope, No Future’ has a character, charm and edge only Good Shoes could pull off. Like all good second albums should be, there’s a progression – a heavier sound, more intricate, a little more atmospheric and moody.
Then there are those tracks, so very Good Shoes, which are so brimming with energy and riffs that crawl under your very skin and act like a magnetic force hauling you to the dance floor. The kind of songs that made everyone fall in love with Good Shoes to begin with.
‘Under Control’ within minutes of it’s throbbing, disco-flecked opening chords is without doubt such a song. And perfectly complementing it is b-side ‘Talk’ with its rolling drums and spiraling twists and turns through jaunty to the
angular. It’s love at first listen all over again.
The band are currently on a full UK tour throughout November and December,
finishing with a London show at ULU on 12th December….
November
18 – Central Station, Wrexham
19 – Cockpit 2, Leeds
20 – Club Strut, Darlington
21 – Priory, Doncaster
23 – Fibbers, York
24 – King Tuts, Glasgow
25 – Dexters, Dundee
26 – Electric Circus, Edinburgh
27 – Digital, Newcastle
28 – Korova, Liverpool
30 – Leadmill, Sheffield
December
01 – Musician, Leicester
02 – Hare and Houngs, Birmingham
03 – Club Ifor Bach, Cardiff
04 – Ruby Lounge, Manchester
05 – Cooler, Brighton
12 – ULU, London