Mariah Carey Haven’t You Heard Of The Credit Crunch Love? November 20, 2009

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Mariah 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

Jordan: “I’ve had enough” November 20, 2009

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Katie 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

Liam Gallagher: “New songs better than Oasis” yeah, right. November 19, 2009

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Liam Gallagher isn’t afraid to say something that makes us all gawp in amazement, and his latest ’announcement’ is just the latest bombshell to fall out of the Mancs potty mouth.

So, he’s been working on some new songs, great, we expected as much… but he only reckons they’re better than anything he recorded with Oasis… I mean, WHAT? Oasis are one of the best bands of all time… and you’re only one small part of that mate!

The cocky indie kid (or grandpa as the case may be) is working with the same line-up of Oasis, just minus his brother Noel, who quite the band back in July… so technically it’s Oasis, just without the brains of Noel.

In an interview with MTV Italy, Liam said he had been “demo-ing” tracks with his bandmates ever since Noel walked out prior to a show in Paris in the summer after his rocky relationship with Liam hit a new low.

Liam said: “We’ve been demo-ing some songs that we’ve had about, that we’ve had for a bit. Just doing that, on the quiet, not making a big fuss about it. After Christmas we might go in the studio and record them and hopefully have an album out in July or summat.

“We’ll do it in a different kind of way now. I’ll try and reconnect with a new band, new songs, and I’m feeling confident about the songs. I’m feeling a million per cent confident that they could be better than Oasis.”

It has since emerged that the brothers hardly spoke in the year leading up to Noel’s departure, as Liam revealed; “I love him to bits but we just don’t get on. Me and our kid have never been that close anyway. We’d only sort of hang out when we were on tour. We didn’t have a solid relationship.”

Ruth.xx

Kate Moss Blasted Over “Skinny’ Motto November 19, 2009

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Kate Moss seems to have found herself in hot water since we told you she had admitted that her life motto was “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” and now her fellow celebs have picked up on her appalling comments.

In the interview with website WWD Kate left fans and industry insiders gob smacked, and women up and down the country are vying for their say, with pregnant Denise Van Outen being one of the first to have a go, saying; “Kate Moss is talking out of her size-zero backside! Having been in the industry for so long, she knows the impact her comment will have on any vulnerable young woman.”

What’s more, many critics are worried that Katie’s ‘revelation’ will be hailed as the best thing since *ahem* sliced bread on many anorexia websites… which act as a ‘lifeline’ to many girls who think anorexia is actually the way to go if you want to be ‘beautiful.‘

Whilst experts have branded Kate “shocking and irresponsible” I am just worried that these girls will believe that Kate Moss is stunning & successful, and that she only got their way through not eating. Regardless of whether she did or not, we should be happy with the figures we’ve got, because as women, curves are the most and natural  beautiful thing we have… just look at Kelly Brook.

Ruth. X

Katie Price Is Actually Winning Back Fans November 19, 2009

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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 ot be working.

Whilst loads of us (myself included) thought that Katie would fall flat on her face by going back in the I’m A Celebrity… jungle – and demanding pot loads of cash in the process – we’re actually quite warming to her.

We all knew that she was probably going to be doing most of the grim Bush Tucker Trials, but last night she kicked ass in the Live Trial – never once being all ‘diva-esqe’ but just giving it her best shot.

I think the fact that she said; ‘it’s up to the camp’ when deciding whether or not to pass on drinking beetle juice has been the first step into getting the fans back on her side… good on ya Katie… I’ve got to say, I’m pretty bloody proud of you.

Are YOU warming to Katie or do you wish she’s get back to her giant pink horse box?

Ruth. xx

Kelly Osbourne Delays Her Wedding Till Hubby Is Legal… November 19, 2009

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Kelly Osbourne has decided to put off her impending marriage to fiancé Luke Worrall for another two years, because she wants him to be able to drink at the couple’s reception!

As the legal drinking age in the US is 21, and poor little Luke is only 19, it would mean that he wouldn’t ever be able to have a glass of bubbly at his own wedding and would instead be forced to toast his marriage with a glass of pop.

Whilst Kelly (who is one of my actual heroes) is six years older than her 19-year old beau, she did say; “We’ll get married when I want to. Luke isn’t even 21 yet, so he can’t drink in America, so what’s the point in getting married until he can?” err, because you love him maybe?

I’ve kind of got two issues with this – number one… drinking really shouldn’t be a problem if you want to get married that much, but secondly, isn’t 19 a bit young to be getting married? What do YOU think? Will they still be together by the time the nuptials come around in two years?

Ruth. x

The British Comedy Award Nominations 2009 November 18, 2009

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My mum always told me to go for a man with a sense of humour rather than drop dead gorgeous looks… and whilst I’m holding out to find a man with equal amounts of both, I’m hoping to cash in at the British Comedy Awards 2009.

Whilst I still actually have to find a way into the awards (and find a dress worthy of bagging myself Jimmy Carr) I am excited to hear that Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre have both got three nominations each, and will battle it out to win both Best Comedy Entertainment Personality and Best Entertainment Programme. Oooh!

Other nominations include our new celeb best mate and Inbetweeners’ star, Simon Bird, for Best Television Comedy Actor, all three kids from Outnumbered (I LOVE them!) for Best Newcomer and Ruth Jones for Best Television Comedy Actress.

In case I don’t get a ticket, or if I do and you’re sat at home in your dressing gown with a bottle of Blossom Hill, the entire shebang will  be shown on ITV1 and ITV2 on Saturday 12 December.

The full list of nominees are below… but who do YOU want to win?

Best Comedy Entertainment Personality:

Alan Carr: Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Harry Hill: Harry Hill’S Tv Burp
Michael Mcintyre: Michael Mcintyre’S Comedy Roadshow

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme:

Michael Mcintyre’S Comedy Roadshow
The Sunday Night Project
Harry Hill’S Tv Burp

Best Television Comedy Actor:

Rob Brydon: Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special
Simon Bird: The Inbetweeners
Robert Webb: Peep Show

Best Television Comedy Actress:

Ruth Jones: Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special
Claire Skinner: Outnumbered: Series 2
Katherine Parkinson: The It Crowd

Best New British Television Comedy:

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Ladies Of Letters
Psychoville

Best Television Comedy Drama:

Dead Set
Psychoville
Pulling: Special

Best Live Stand-Up Performer:

Michael Mcintyre Live At The Apollo
Frankie Boyle Live At The Hackney Empire
Stewart Lee Stewart Lee’S Comedy Vehicle

Best Male Comedy Newcomer:

Daniel Roche: Outnumbered: Series 2
Tyger Drew-Honey: Outnumbered: Series 2
Charlie Brooker: You Have Been Watching

Best Female Comedy Newcomer:

Rebekah Staton: Pulling: Special
Ramona Marquez: Outnumbered: Series 2
Tanya Franks: Pulling: Special

Best Comedy Panel Show:

Have I Got News For You
Mock The Week
Qi

Best Sitcom:

Peep Show
The It Crowd
Outnumbered: Series 2

Best Sketch Show:

The Kevin Bishop Show
That Mitchell And Webb Look
Harry & Paul (Series 2)

Best Comedy Film:

Brüno
In The Loop
The Hangover

Kate Moss: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” WHAT!? November 17, 2009

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Kate Moss might be a role model to many a woman, but after hearing what her motto in life is… I’m starting to think she should stick to refusing to do media interviews!

Ms Moss was asked by beauty website WWD what her motto for life is, and Kate replied with the jaw-dropping response; “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels, that’s one of them.” Erm…has she never had warm chocolate fudge cake with cream?

What a healthy message to share with the world… and to think we’re trying to convince girls that size zero isn’t cool,  and that we should embrace who we are as women, rather than trying to get the skeletal look before we’re six feet under.

Asked how she defines beauty, Kate explains, “I think that if you’re beautiful inside, it shows on the outside for sure. You can be a pretty face, but if you’re not a nice person, it just doesn’t work. I’m not traditionally a beauty, but apparently people think I’m all right. If you’re a nice person, it definitely helps.”

After seeing Lady GaGa having a fake jutting out spine for her latest music video, do you really think we’re sending the right message here ladies?

Ruth. xx

Katie Price: “I’m Going Into The Jungle For Closure” November 16, 2009

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I’m A Celebrity started last night, and I’m going to be honest, I’ve never watched it before… well, until now that is; I mean can anyone tell me they won’t be watching JUST to see how Katie Price copes?

Whilst she didn’t make an appearance on last night’s launch show until the very end, tonight is the night where she finally makes her way into the Australian ‘bush’ for a second time… and this time, it’s closure!

Whilst the glamourpuss has she won’t cause any trouble in the I’m A Celeb… jungle, claiming that she’s only going on the show to get some peace and quiet – yeah, right.

The star said; “I’ve had a crap year and the fairytale has ended. I’m going in for closure. I’ll get some bloody peace and quiet! People think I’m breaking down, I’ve lost the plot… They’ve got all these perceptions, but I think that when people see me again, like last time, they’ll see I’m grounded.”

So, are YOU looking forward to seeing Miss Price eating bugs and being surrounded by creepy crawlies? To be honest I think good on her… she’s a had a tough year and taken it on the chin… she isn’t shying away from the public opinion of her, but using it to her advantage… you go girl.

Ruth. xx

I Cant ACTUALLY Believe Jamie Archer Is Gone! November 16, 2009

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Okay, now what the HELL is going on with The X Factor? Fair enough John And Edward didn’t get the boot (possibly because everyone felt sorry for their set being ruined by Calvin Harris) but JAMIE ARCHER!!!??? What!?

Jamie & Lucie Jones were my two favourites, and after seeing them both leave the competition in the past week has left me altogether furious – don’t get me wrong, I love Stacey, Danyl and the gorgeous Olly, but Jamie was an utter legend… and to see him go whilst ‘worse’ acts remain is beyond a joke.

Personally I can’t stand Joe McElderry, and I’m hoping we see the back of him in the near future  – I don’t  know what it is with him… I mean, I know he can sing, but his voice sort of vibrates, and he looks like he belongs in Butlins (or as Cabin Crew) and I just really don’t see what everyone else sees.

And then there’s Lloyd Daniels… aww, I hate saying bad things about him because he’s so sweet, but come on, he’s not a great singer is he? Good to look at, but drowned out by the bigger voices on the show… and somehow, even by Jedward!

Speaking of Jedward, I felt so sorry for them when Calvin Harris burst onto stage brandishing a pineapple, but he was actually sticking up for them with his act of defiance, and you know what, I think my vote’s going to be going to them next week for keeping their composure, and not acting like diva’s.

At the end of the day – love them or hate them – John And Edward have taken a lot of knocks ever since Louis put them in his bottom two, and not once have they lost their dignity, despite the media slaying… so Kudos to them, and I really wish them all the best now, because they might not be the next Rhydian Roberts, but they’re good fun and seem like genuine guys…. They want this just as much as anyone else, so lets not sell them down the river.