I think I might have a crush on Jedward…. November 5, 2009

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Okay, so The X Factor means sitting at home on a Saturday night with a bottle of wine, and Chinese takeaway and the inevitable argument with my housemate over who’s the fittest guy on the X factor, and although I hate to admit it, I think Jedward might be up there.

There’s no denying that I’d drop them like a pair of hot bricks should Olly Murs come walking along in nothing but a towel, but I’m actually starting to become intrigued by their somewhat bizarre behaviour.

Seriously, don’t you all want to know what the fuss is about with these two? They’re like the two crazy kids who have no idea at how terrible their singing voices are and how they’re really NOT the sex symbols they think they are… but it’s my fury at them being like that which is making me want to hang out with them even more.

It’s probably the most stupid thing I’ve ever said though, because in college I used to despise this guy (no names….) and he used to really annoy the hell out of me, but then that anger turned into lust, and I ended up asking him out on a date… turned out I was totally right about him and he was quickly ditched… so I imagine Jedward will probably turn out the same way L

But who do you like best? Have a perve on their new pictures and let us know who takes your fancy in our X Factor – The Boys Who’s The Hottest feature.

Ruth. xx

Lady GaGa WHAT Are You Wearing Now?! November 3, 2009

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Lady GaGa has yet again unleashed her terrifying wardrobe choice on us, and at the same time has decided to celebrate Halloween a few days late….

Personally I think this rather odd ensemble she pranced around in at the Annual ACE Awards in New York – which looks rather like she’s got flour all over her after a failed baking session – just takes the *ahem* biscuit.

Okay, so maybe Lady GaGa was just making some cupcakes or a pizza before glancing at the clock and realising she had to be in NYC to pick up an award for accessories (they are giving awards for anything these days) but we’re not convinced.

I don’t think the whole lace helmet and bra-over-shit look is ever going to take off here in Wigan, but then again, I doubt any of GaGa’s fashion choices will…

What do you think? Halloween horror or Gaga-Tastic?

Ruth. xx

X Factor Blog – Rock Week November 2, 2009

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So they finally got her ousted then? Poor Rachel, who I am assuming was told to calm it down on Saturday’s show after making a real spectacle of herself the week before with her Stacey impression, has been booted.

I had thought Lloyd would have been saying Ta-ra to the show after that horrendous performance mind you.  I mean, what on earth was ‘our’ Cheryl thinking.  I Kissed a Girl, a rock song?

These song choices by these judges have me reeling week after week, these are folks who are supposed to know their stuff and they keep messing up time and time again jeopardizing their acts’ future in the competition. But hey, we like seeing folks make fools of themselves on live TV don’t we? However it was Rachel Adadeji who had to say her farewells last night in the sing off, which was a bit of a shame as Rachel could actually sing, but it just wasn’t meant to be.

Twit and Twat killed it again this week with that old Irish charm keeping them in for yet another week. Do they have the potential to make it to the final I wonder? I mean in all fairness they suck, but still would I rather watch them make total asses of themselves as opposed to Lucie cavort around the stage, yes I would.

Even though folks around me are tipping the Welsh chick to win it, my money is still on one of Simon’s lads to reign supreme this year. I must admit, Danyl is obviously close to cracking point after being voted as ‘more unpopular than Hitler.’ As serious as that may sound, dude seriously do you think people are really bothered by you that much?

Methinks someone is playing the drama queen role in hopes of securing an Emmy nod as well. It is not that serious. Yes Danyl has his haters that’s for sure, but only for one reason, that he is a threat to the rest of the contestants. So my advice to Danyl this week would be dry your eyes, man up and get out there and sing your ass off next week and, brushing up on a wee bit of Latin on this fine Monday morning, Illegitimi non carborundum ( translated as don’t let the bastards grind you down.)

Olly is looking very comfortable up there on that stage and for once I am in total agreement with the judges who commented on just how much he improves as the weeks go on and on. I am sure they will have our Essex boy in the beauty parlour this week for a spray tan and waxing after baring his chest this week to the sheer delight of all his female fans out there (myself included.)

Vanity is as important in this competition as vocal talent obviously after I found out that each of the contestants goes through a rigorous teeth whitening process before the live shows begin.  Nothing like a Colgate smile

I hope next week is a bit more exciting as the live shows are becoming just as predictable as the auditions, our ‘Cheryl’ gets to promote her new solo career, Danii upstages our ‘Cheryl’ with her sense of style, Louis and Simon gripe about rules and the contestants continue to play it safe. Please step it up folks, or you can expect to see the gruesome twosome in that final.

Melanie Cornish

Rachel Adedeji Not So Dignified In Defeat? November 2, 2009

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Rachel Adedeji might have become the fourth person to be booted off The X Factor last night, but did anyone else find it quite so uncomfortable to watch as I did?

Last Saturday saw her acting waaaaay too much like her fellow ‘Girl’ contestant Stacey Solomon with her “Oh my God, Oh My God, I can’t believe it, thank you thank you” speech. But yesterday night’s behaviour actually made me want to turn my TV off.

As my housemate and I were praying for cutie Lloyd’s safe passage, the body language from Rachel actually made us scream at the TV, it was just all wrong! Talk about being ungracious in defeat, I mean, she wouldn‘t even wipe her own tears away, it was limp arms at dawn!

I’ve got to admit though, Rachel did have an amazing voice and it is sad to lose such a diva-esque contestant, but I think Simon did the right thing by “letting the public decide” because let’s face it, if they kept her and she went on to win, there’s going to be very few people buying her album.

Personally I think Rachel’s true personality might not have come through on the show, because watching her ‘best bit’s’ VT on The Xtra Factor made me fall in love with her a little bit, but what’s done is done, so as we reach the halfway part, who do you think deserves to win?

Ruth. x

Jordan Twitters On (Again) November 2, 2009

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Katie Price is a lady you can always count on to drag a laugh out of your hungover lips on a Sunday afternoon isn’t she? I mean, is there anyone else who didn’t actually squirt out their Rennie Resolve all over their bed after reading her latest Twitter rant?

Okay, probably just me then, but it seems that she might not have slept off the Halloween punch after she posted a number of odd comments on her Twitter page yesterday – urging her “haters” to ATTACK her.

Now, I know there’s a fair few people who wish Katie Price would just keep her trap shut these days, but I don’t think any of them would actually want to attack her, although, saying that, someone felt strongly enough about the quite boring Leona Lewis to attack her in a bookshop so God knows what they’d do to Miss Price.

And she’s giving them even more reason to at the moment after she fumed; “Your right, Im always wrong Im hated I never do anything right do I sorry for that!! Xx” Before another one read: “Come on all you people who slag me off an hate me get it off your chest.”

I know Katie has faced a bitter backlash from the public since her split from Peter Andre, but she doesn’t seem to be doing herself any favours at the moment does she?

Ruth x

Chris Brown STILL Wants Rihanna Back!! October 23, 2009

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Chris Brown, what planet are you on mate? Is it just me, or does anyone else wonder why the heck he is still hoping to get back with his ex Rihanna?

I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m sure they loved each other like salt and pepper, but after he gave her a backhander earlier this year, and left her looking rather like a giant purple and red balloon, we’re pretty sure she’s not interested.

Now we’re not wanting to speak for the Umbrella lady, but after Chris bumbled on to Hot 97 FM about how he felt about Rihanna, I was left feeling somewhat queasy, he said; “Feelings are feelings and they don’t go away overnight, especially if you sit down and be like, ‘Look, I’m [going to] really be in this relationship with you. Past whatever the case, past our busy schedules, past us being two of the biggest artists.’ I really care about her.”

Well, note to Chris, you WERE one of the biggest artists… and now Rihanna is hanging out with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, I think it’s probably a case of ‘Chris who?’ especially when he tried to get our sympathy by moaning; “That was one of the most embarrassing things for me, because of my image and who I was as a young role model to a lot of kids. ‘It was hard for me.”

Err, hard for you? What about poor old Rihanna who couldn’t go out without a face full of make up for a month and who’s probably terrified that the next man she falls for will do the same thing?

Seriously, is Chris Brown completely bonkers? Do you think Rihanna should actually give him another chance?

Ruth.xx

Kanye West Dead? Only On Twitter! October 21, 2009

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Kanye West might not be everyone’s favourite singer after he publicly embarrassed Taylor Swift at the MTV VMA awards, but it seems that someone is really, really cross with the star… so much so that they’ve decided to kill him.

Well, on Twitter at least… in truth the only thing that’s dead about Kanye West is his popularity, although, I guess being the top trending topic on Twitter might suggest something to the contrary.

Anyway, it looks as though the rumour that the rapper was dead is completely false, despite the phrase Kanye West Dead being the top search trend on Google overnight.

Personally I reckon someone is either still majorly pissed off with Kanye and wanted to pretended he was dead, OR Kanye wanted to cash in on the media hype over dead celebs after seeing the popularity the likes of Michael Jackson and Stephen Gately have been given since their demise, after all, he has got a new book to promote….

What do you think kids?

Ruth xx

Bubbel G Blog October 19, 2009

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Bella, Bliss, Bouji, Elle and CoCo. We make up Bubbel G, and one question we are always asked is, “Are you enjoying it all?”

To think it all started standing outside in a queue at eight in the morning, shaking with nerves and deciding what song to sing. We spent the day competing against hundreds of girls, (including each other!) and by twelve noon the following day, the five of us were moving into our bachelorette pad in sunny Essex.

In a sentence, its been hectic!! We have been together since Spring, but in such a short amount of time, we have achieved so much. Having recorded our debut single “Get Ready”, filmed our video and performed at numerous gigs inc. Freedom Festival,
Currently we are embarking on our schools tour running up and down the country and living out of suitcases!

The experience has brought us all so close to each other, there’s been fun ,sad, happy and bad times but all and all we are just 5 girls having a laugh together whilst rehearsing and singing our hearts out. Together 24/7 we feel like sister, to be honest it freaks us out being sat on a tube alone…its like who do I talk to??
The private jokes and late night boy gossip has all knowing each other inside out it couldn’t imagine it any other way!

We are excited to see where this journey will take us and what in store for Bubbel G’s future. We think we appeal to a wide range of audiences and hoping to bring some fun into the charts! J

In simpler terms… yes we’re absolutely loving what we’re doing, can’t see ourselves doing anything else, we love our job and are so thankful for this opportunity. Cheesy as it sounds it’s a dream come true!

Find out what else the girls got up to below;

Bubbel G Review: Beyonce – Broken Hearted Girl

Bubbel G Review: Mr Hudson – White Lies

Bubbel G Review: Calvin Harris – Flashback

Bubbel G Cover Always On My Mind Live @ FemaleFirst

Bubbel G Perform Get Ready (dance mix) Live @ FemaleFirst

Bubbel G Prizes To Be Won!

Bubbel G Blog About Life As A Popstar

X Factor Blog – Live Shows Week 2 October 19, 2009

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So with the contestants down to ten and Scotland losing its rep this year in pub turned wedding singer, Rikki Lonely, will it be third time unlucky for poor ole Rachel next week? God bless her getting into the final two both weeks.

Let’s hope she can pick herself up for next weeks show. Danni really needs to think outside of the box for her girls next week mind you as all three performances were a bit bland last night, Lucie was especially boring and I honestly thought she deserved to be in the bottom two with Rikki more than Rachel.

Just as I am sure many of you thought Miss Frank looked like they were heading to being left on that stage, I too was hoping that Louis’s gals wouldn’t fall prey to the sing off this week without Louis there for moral support.  But can I say that the only bonafide train wreck in that theatre this week was actually sitting on that judging panel? What the hell was up with ‘our’ Cheryl this weekend? Is the life as a solo performer becoming too much for her that her wee boys are starting to suffer?

After Lloyd’s performance on Saturday of Leona’s Bleeding Love, (which for the record I thought he did a great job of) and then Simons tongue lashing about her choice of songs for her wee boys, ‘our’ Cheryl turned on the water works and for what? Why was it such a hard week? Because she was performing on the show too? I was/am a bit lost as to the relevance of that comment. This is what this chick does for a living, she should be used to this…and if she can’t multi-task, then don’t, handle your business, which I believe is to launch the careers of others in this role as X Factor Judge. Her cool points are slipping away effortlessly here and we are only into the second week of the live show.

But if one thing was going to put a smile on the faces of both judges and audience it was going to be the re-named duo…Twit and Twat, thanks to my brother in law for that contribution. John and Edward singing Toxic was ingenious. This pair of tools were thrown yet another lifeline and I was pleased, again for the lack of moral support from their mentor and the fact that they are just exceptionally amusing to watch. They are obviously enjoying their time on the show and are not afraid to step out in red PVC suits and shake their stuff for the world and why should they be? They are 17 years old and just having a good laugh. When so many other contestants and the judges are signing Kleenex contracts, it is nice to have a these guys just for the entertainment factor.

Simon had every right to be smug and I think he will be playing that smug card for a while after his trio of hunks went through easily. No doubt about it, Simon has a fine group helping him win the competition this year. And if Olly Murs continues to perform like he did on Saturday night, he is the one to watch for this year, no doubt in my mind. I thought Danyl who was obviously on a mission to prove this week that he is not as cocky as the judges made out last week, was verging on being classed as a bit of Cheddar or a shot of high fructose corn syrup. He turned the modesty dial just a little bit too high this week. I am a firm believer if you are as talented as he genuinely is, just be yourself. I didn’t get the impression last week he was coming off as a lil too sure of himself, I just see a very talented guy who enjoys what he does. Don’t give in to the losers Danyl, stay as you are mate, you are doing just fine.  And my sex-god Jamie Archer, I honestly had visions of him singing Genie in a Bottle when they said he was doing a Christine Aguilera joint, but then I thought, no its not Cheryl coaching the oldies, it’s the man, so I knew I had nothing to worry about.

Wonderful to see Clive Davis and Whitney Houston mentor this week and don’t we just know someone is going to get fired for that wardrobe mishap…where is Gok when you need him? Great to hear Whitney sing again, she is the ultimate diva at the end of the day and looking forward to her returning in April.  Was pleased to hear her critique the contestants as opposed to playing up to their egos…a dose of reality is what everyone needs at the end of the day and no better woman for that job this week than Whit.

OUT THE DOOR PREDICTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK: I am going with Rachel as no matter how much potential I think this girl has, the public are just not feeling her which is a shame. I want to be proved wrong and the saccharine coated Lucie be booted off as I am JUST not liking her, but I think she will be in for another week at least

Until next week kids

Melanie Cornish

Katie Price Stands By Her Man After Andre Threat October 15, 2009

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Katie Price must have a real soft spot for Alex Reid, after defending his rape film by telling the world she was raped (by a celebrity!) and now after sticking up for him after he threatens the father of his kids!

Katie, who has been dating Alex Reid for quite a while now, allegedly passed her mobile phone to Alex Reid yesterday after Peter Andre couldn’t get in touch with the kids’ nanny.

But rather than sorting out a time for Pete to pick up his children, it is believed that Alex bawled down the phone at Pete; “I’ll come round and sort you out.” Before ranting; “I’m the man of the house now”

Personally we can see why Junior (Katie & Pete’s son) calling him ‘daddy’ might have given him a bit of an ego boost, but to threaten his biological father might have been a bit of a risky move…

Either way, Katie has taken to Twitter (where else) to stand by her man, and has posted a number of furious messages (I’m guessing that by the number of spelling mistakes) aimed at Peter and The Sun. she rants; “papers got wrong AGAIN pete said IM GONNA BREAK YOUR FUCKING LEGS watch your back >>nice pete in front of kids!”

Before following up with; “i called him too speak to kids being nice ..his true colours are starting to come out thank god !! have a good day people xxxx”

Obviously we thought that was the end f it, until this popped up; “Alex is calm a real gentle guy stop believing what you read an realise pete is not the sweet guy that he always portrays”

But what do you think? Do you think Pete’s kind and gentle persona during the couple’s TV show was all an act? Or do you think he really would threaten to break Alex’s legs?

Ruth.x