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.

Does Anyone Else Think There’s Something A Little Odd About This Picture? November 13, 2009

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I’m all about blatant publicity stunts to get the people talking – I mean it work’s for Lady GaGa – but does anyone else find this picture a little bit, well, weird?

To give you a bit of (essential) background, it’s the new promo shot for Israel’s Orphaned Land and their ‘Highly anticipated; fourth studio opus “The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR” in Europe.

Their new album turns out to be a sophisticated concept album taking Orphaned Land ’s unique brand of exotic, heavy music to soaring new heights in terms of complexity and catchiness. It is an audible manifest that the time has come for Middle Eastern metal to take over!

Vocalist Kobi Farhi comments on the album’s concept and the striking new promo photo as follows: “As people that were born into the tragedy of our region, we have always been devoted to creating harmony between conflicts, a musical heaven on earth, a tango between God & Satan.

“Even in the album’s artwork we combined Hebrew and Arabic, regardless of the fight between Jews and Muslims. I found a Jordanian guy, specialized in calligraphic artwork. He took letters from Hebrew and Arabic and moulded them in his art to create a symbol of peace. Same goes for our band photo, where we portrayed a synergy between the three monotheistic religions, that believe in the same God and yet, ridiculously have been killing each other for centuries “in the name of God” and turned the holy land into an orphaned land.

“Naturally we continued this idea of union on a musical level as well and the result is as always crazy, it’s a miracle – in our concerts: our Jewish fans sing in Arabic and our Muslim fans sing in Hebrew, brave friendships have spawned and our Middle Eastern metal music destroys all this political witchcraft we have been trapped in for so long. This is a musical journey of hope in lands of war, creating heaven on earth, building a new Jerusalem.”

I’ve got to hand it to them though, Orphaned Land is probably the only band from this country that has managed to succeed at building up a huge following among Muslims and Arabian people. These fans communicate freely via the band’s social networking pages, some of them even proudly bearing Orphaned Land, even though that puts them at huge risk in their home countries! The African musician Fela Kuti once said: “music is the weapon of the future” – Orphaned Land is the living proof of that!

Queen To Appear On The X Factor!! *Scream!* November 13, 2009

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The X Factor is really pulling it’s sock up this year with the live guest performances, and after learning that music legends Brian May and Roger Taylor are to perform this Sunday I’m in a state of shock.

I don’t know what I’m more baffled by… music legends appearing on our little show OR that Simon Cowell is willing to let Brian and Roger witness our John And Edward *ahem* performing one of their hits.

To be honest, I’d be pretty stoked if the X Factor themed their week after me, but what with ’rock week’ and now ’Queen week’ can anyone else see how Jamie Archer is finding himself pretty lucky…. Hmm, do I smell a Simon Cowell-based plot here?

Anyway, I’m pretty excited to witness the crazies that are Jedward attempt the opera-style vocal acrobatics made famous by the late Freddie Mercury… I mean we complain about them still being on the show, but who isn’t looking forward to seeing what they do next?

However, with the contestants having coaching from guitarist May, 62, and drummer Taylor, 60, ahead of tomorrow’s show, we think all the remaining acts’ performances will be nothing short of spectacular!

So, who do you think will sing what this week?

Ruth. x

I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! Meet The Contestants November 12, 2009

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It looks as though Sunday night’s telly is getting even better now that we’re getting the X Factor results show AND the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

What’s more, it looks as though the handful of contestants this year are going to make brilliant viewing… I mean, Katie Price will be fantastic on her own, but there’s mouthy blonde Samantha Fox, former Hollyoaks hunk Stuart Manning (Russ), Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and How Clean Is Your House? star Kim Woodburn (err, how is she going to cope without bleach?)

Below is a bit about each of these year’s castaways – except Katie Price, who‘s still being all coy about the whole thing -  but do YOU have your favourite yet?

Name: Lucy Benjamin
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Celebrity supporters: Anthony Cotton, Bill Ward, Simon Webbe, Jim Davidson, Elaine Lorden
Phobias: Flying insects, birds, butterflies and moths

What They Have To Say: “I am hoping that I will find some inner strength when I am out there, but right now, there is a lot of fear”

Name: Gino D’Acampo
Age: 43
Occupation: Chef
Celebrity supporters: Claire Sweeney, Peter Andre, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ainsley Harriott
Phobias: Not keen on eating bugs.

What They Have To Say: “I am the kind of man that needs to sleep at least eight hours a day.

When I don’t sleep I really get annoyed and everything that happens annoys me.”

Name: Camilla Dallerup
Age: 35
Occupation: Dancer
Celebrity supporters: Roger Black, Tom Chambers, Gethin Jones, Austin Healey & Matt Foster
Phobias: Creepy crawlies
Special Skills: Using dance to team build.

What They Have To Say: “I am hoping that I will find some inner strength when I am out there, but right now, there is a lot of fear.”

Name: Sam Fox
Age: 43
Occupation: Singer, model
Celebrity supporters: Kim Wilde
Phobias: Spiders, snakes, rats … all creepy-crawlies

What They Have To Say: “I’ve always seen myself as a bit of a female Rambo.

I’ll jump out of a plane, no problem. What I am scared of is creepy, crawly, wriggly, horrible things …”

Name: George Hamilton
Age: 70
Occupation: Actor
Celebrity supporters: None
Phobias: everything

What They Have To Say: “I’m thinking of sneaking a silk robe in and a martini.”

Name: Stuart Manning
Age: 30
Occupation: Actor
Celebrity supporters; Craig Kelly, Hollyoaks cast
Phobias: None

What They Have To Say: “I’m very neat and tidy. At home, all the towels are in size order, everything folded,

and my bed has to be made first thing in the morning as soon as I get up. That might wind a few people up …”

Name: Colin McAllister
Age: Old enough to know better
Occupation: Interior Designer
Celebrity supporters: Christine Hamilton, Tony Blackburn, Christopher Biggins, Jennie Bond
Phobias: None

What They Have To Say: “It’s like a spa isn’t it? It’s the Skippy Spa where you just eat kangaroo and see the pounds come off – fantastic.”

Name: Justin Ryan
Age: No idea.
Occupation: Interior Designer
Celebrity supporters: Anna Ryder Richardson, Linda Barker, Christopher Biggins, Jennie Bond
Phobias: Creepy-crawlies, anything that bites

What They Have To Say: “The great outdoors and Colin and Justin have never necessarily communed before

but on this occasion we’re going to give it our very best. If we can’t be camp who can?”

Name: Sabrina Washington
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer
Celebrity supporter: Reggie Yates
Phobias: Planes and heights

What They Have To Say: “I sleep with my eyes open. I look like I’m awake but I’m actually sleeping…

that must be quite scary for someone sleeping next to me.”

Name: Jimmy White
Age: 47
Occupation: Professional snooker player
Celebrity supporters; Ronnie Wood
Phobias: Snakes

What They Have To Say: “I did go camping with my son one night in my garden.  That was horrendous!”

Name: Kim Woodburn
Age: 67
Occupation: ‘Queen of Clean’
Celebrity supporters: How Clean Is Your House? colleague Aggy MacKenzie
Phobias: Bug crawling on her whilst she sleeps.

What They Have To Say: “I’m not getting out of bed at night, in the dark, with spiders dragging my knickers off! I’m going to pee wherever I can!”

Alex Reid Gets His Own TV Show! November 12, 2009

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Stop Press! The world has gone absolutely bonkers and offered Alex Reid his own TV show…. I know!! What on EARTH could Alex ‘I’m.only.famous.because.I’m.dating.Jordan’ Reid have that we would want to watch?

Okay, so his missus might be out of the country frolicking around in the I’m A Celebrity…. jungle, but it seems as though he doesn’t have to worry about how he’s going to be making money in her absence, as Bravo have signed him up to star in Alex Reid: The Fight Of His Life. Brilliant.

The show will follow the z-lister as he trains for a bout with a Martial Arts middleweight champion called Tom “Kong” Watson, travelling the world and training hard… all culminating in a  two and a half hour special showing the fight in full. Well, if he lasts two and a half hours without crashing out.

Whilst I already think I’m washing my hair that night, will YOU be tuning in?

Ruth. xx

Lady GaGa’s (Controversial) Bad Romance Video – We Want Your Views November 11, 2009

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Lady GaGa and Controversial are two words you might be all-too familiar with hearing in the same sentence, but after checking out the video for her latest single Bad Romance, I’ve got to say, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth.

Don’t get me wrong, as soon as I heard the video was online I HAD to check it out right away, and it is (as per usual) GaGa-tastic with mind blowing wardrobe choices and an utterly bizarre storyline, let’s face it, after committing a fake suicide on stage at an awards ceremony this year, and killing her boyfriend in her last music video, this one had to go one better, but making yourself look like an anorexic… isn’t that a bit too far?

Whilst I have no shame in admitting I can’t get enough of Lady GaGa’s remarkable dress sense and I wish, wish, wish I could just spend five minutes with her, I am kind of disgusted by what I see at 2.15 on this video – because with the amount of young girls who thing she’s the bee’s knees, this is surely setting the wrong example?

I’m not going to assume Lady GaGa would be all too bothered – because you don’t see girls walking around in porcelain dresses or covered in plastic bubbles – but it’s the principle of the thing; GaGa looks pretty naked in the clip, so kids might assume she’s naked (and therefore ridiculously skinny) in real like too.

Whilst other parts of the video shows her looking rather healthy (and gorgeous) in just her underwear, this small part has ruined yet another masterpiece from miss GaGa… I just think as a role model to young women she should have thought this one through a little better.

I know Christina Aguilera shows the same body types in her video for ‘Beautiful’ but wasn’t that telling people that ‘You are beautiful, no matter what they say?’ when we see GaGa surrounded by hot men albeit in a rather weird setting, I know there would be people wishing to be in her shoes.

So, what do you think? Is it too much, or am I overreacting?

Read my review of the Lady GaGa – Bad Romance video here.

Ruth. x