Sunday, 14 February 2010

NOT MUCH LOVE FOR VALENTINES DAY...


Ever since British hit 'Love Actually' graced our screens in 2003 with it's multi-charactered, humourous and enaging plot, American scriptwriters have been trying to emulate it's success.

First up, we had Ken Kwapsis's 'He's Just Not That Into You' (2009), which told the story of inter-connecting relationships of the people of Baltimore.

I just wasn't into it.

Not only was it really cheesy and not even funny, but I just kept thinking all the way through, 'Love Actually is soooo much better than this!'

And, unfortunately, I was thinking the same through this film. Albeit it, not as much, but still so...

I mean, it had everything you could want. Good set-ups, an attractive cast, etc. etc. but it just lacked the magic that Richard Curtis brought to 'Love Actually'.

You could just see that the director was desperately trying to be funny and create this clever storyline, but it didn't really work entirely. It was kind of like getting a box of valentines chocs and finding that they're all coffee-flavoured.

But anyway, what the storyline??

Well... There's a cute kid, an old couple, a young couple, a 'just-got-together' couple, a desperate single, strangers on a plane, 'best-friends', and a couple of teen couples... Phew!

Yes, as you can see, there are ALOT of characters.

The main character the story is centered around is Ashton Kutcher (What Happens In Vegas) who plays the loveable florist 'Reed'.

The stories all connect around him and his flower store, bringing the whole movie together. Believable? No. Convenient? Yes!

As well as Kutcher, there are other big names such as Jessica Alba, Jessica Beil, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper and Topher Grace who all play their part in the big 'v-day parade'.

Comic moments come from Anne Hathaway, who plays a skint 'poetry-major' moonlighting as a sex caller.

There is also funny sketches from Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift who play a ditzy teen couple.

The film does have it's laughs and brief moments of surprise and brilliance, however, there are just too many characters, meaning you don't really get emotionally involved enough to really care about any of them.

Sorry, but I just am not feeling the love for 'Valentines Day'!

Friday, 12 February 2010

KATIE NEEDS TO GROW UP AND BE A RESPONSIBLE PARENT


Okay, so I'm little fed up of keep writing about Suri Cruise wearing rediculous clothing and footwear for her age, but I just HAD to write about this!

The latest development with the youngster is that she has started wearing makeup... at THREE years old!

What the actual?

Yes, the tot was seen walking around makeup store 'Sephora' with Mum Katie Holmes, piling blusher, mascara and beauty products into her basket, all whist wearing daring red lippie already!

What does Katie Holmes think she's doing? Why is she letting her daughter do this?

I criticised Katie Price a couple of days ago for making-up her daughter, Princess Tiaamii, 2, in lipstick, eyeshaddow and fake eyelashes, however that was a once off (I hope), whereas it looks like little Suri will be sticking with this new made-up look.

To be honest, when I saw the photos, I didn't even recognise her as a three-year-old, she looks like she's about ten!

Surely that's not good for her. She's not even getting the chance to be a little girl, she's basically a full-grown teen even before she's got a proper vocabulary.

All I know that when was young, I didn't start wearing even a little bit of make-up until I was about fourteen, and even then, if I wore it to school I got sent to the Heads office and told to go and wash my face in the toilet.

I guess rules are different for the rich and famous!

Whatever way, I think someone needs to have a good talking to Katie Holmes and tell her to start being a responsible parent once and for all.

Thursday, 11 February 2010

BRITAN'S GOT TODDLERS?


You can always count on 'Britain's Got Talent' to start a worldwide phenomenon' (SuBo, Jaheim)... and it doesn't look like it's going to be any different this year...

Yes, already Simon and co. are cooing about four-year old Michael Jackson impersonator; Kayim-Ali Jaffer.

But wait, yes that's what you heard, FOUR years old.
Four years old and he's being put onto a huge stage with a screaming audience. He's only just learnt to speak, let alone perform!

It is said that after his performance, the youngster ran off stage before the judges could tell him their verdict, while the crowd were giving him a standing ovation.

Poor little guy! Bet he was scared half to death!

Apparently, Kayim is a 'dead-cert' for the semi-finals, which means an even bigger audience and LIVE TV.

How can they expect a four-year-old to cope with live TV? We all saw what happened last year to 10-year-old Hollie Steel when she broke down on stage. Has Simon learnt nothing?!

Not only that, it's the rejection too. How do you tell a four-year-old that the public didn't like their performance? It would be heart-breaking!

Child charities are supposedly very worried about this and are calling on Simon Cowell to put an age-barrier on the contest, and I must say that I totally agree.

Kids are already losing their childhoods enough, they don't need to be exploited on TV as well, just to boost Mr Cowell's ratings.

I suggest they listen to these charities, and listen to them NOW.

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

NOT A PRETTY SIGHT...


We all know that Katie Price isn't exactly a fan of the 'au naturel' look- spending all her 'hard-earned' money on plastic surgery, hair extensions and that VERY orange glow, however, she has now decided she wants the same look for her TWO-YEAR-OLD daughter; Princess Tiaamii...

Yes, seriously!

She posted a picture up on Facebook of the toddler caked in eyeshaddow and lipgloss with a pair of false eyelashes on.

What the hell is she doing? This is NOT the way a two-year-old should be treated.

Not only will all that make-up damage her young skin, but it will confuse her as to why she looks so different.

Childhood nowadays is getting shorter and shorter. Kids are staying innocent less and less these days and it's far too early in my opinion.

I mean, being a child is the only time in your life when you are totally free to be yourself and do what you want, with not a care in the world.

Many children, especially young girls, are becoming more self-aware of their appearance at a young age, due to this 'celebrity-obsessed' culture that Miss Katie Price is a HUGE part of, which is not good for them. We can see this in the number of reported cases of eating disorders now creeping up in young children.

By putting make-up on Princess Tiaamii this early, Katie Price is giving her daughter a platform for these insecurities- making her daughter feel like she needs to change her looks.

And all this from 'Mum of the Year'.

I think that panel feels very foolish now... and so should Katie Price!

Thursday, 4 February 2010

KAY BURLEY IS OUT OF ORDER FOR HER TREATMENT OF PETE

I assume you've all heard the news about Peter Andre breaking down on Sky News.

Some people rightly feel sorry for the guy, where some ignorant others are just labelling it as a 'publicity stunt' to gain sympathy and headlines in the wake of Katie Price's nuptials.

This is not Pete.
If this was the other way around and Katie was the one doing the crying, then yeh maybe it'd be a publicity stunt. I mean, she's shown us just how manipulative she can be. But time and time again, through his shows and through others opinions, Pete has shown that he is one of the only down-to-earth and compassionate 'celebs' we actually have in this industry.

And yet, Kate Burley from Sky News still thinks she can manipulate the poor stars sensitive nature just to boost her own ratings.

Just because you're past it and can't get anyone to watch love, doesn't mean you can try and destroy a decent man!

Everyone knows how sensitive Pete is and that he's do anything for his kids.

So why ask about Alex Reid adopting them? It's never going to happen because Pete is a dedicated father, unlike Dwight Yorke to Harvey, so why even ask the question?

She must of known that she wouldn't get a good reaction, which is exactly what the spiteful cow wanted. Pathetic really.

He wasn't even there to talk about Katie, he as there to talk about his new tour, which he didn't even get to do in the end as he was so outraged at er questioning and rightfully couldn't continue with her deeply probing questioning.

Everyone needs to just back off him. We all know that he's probably a bit shocked at the wedding, but doesn't really care as long as his kids are okay. End of. Now stop asking him!

It just annoys me that he's just got himself back on track and now this happens. Katie ALWAYS has to steal the limelight doesn't she.

It really wouldn't surprise me if Pete had a breakdown.

I just hope for his sake and his kids that he doesn't!

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

WHAT IS GISELE... SUPERWOMAN?!


Not only is she one of the sexiest women on the planet, but now Gisele Bundchen says giving birth 'didn't hurt in the slightest'!

You what?!

Yes, the gorgeous model told Brazilian TV channel 'Fantastico' that she felt fine giving birth to her first son Benjamin, putting her ease down to doing lots of 'yoga and medidation'.

She even went as far as to call the birth 'tranquil'.

Now, I'm no birthing expert, but every mother I've ever spoke to seems to agree that childbirth is pretty darn painful.

What is Gisele, some kind of gorgeous superhero alien who has perfect features and super-resistence to pain?

Whatever it is, I'm not knocking it, she definitely doing something right!

Better get your yoga mat out if you want those babies girls!


Wednesday, 27 January 2010

OH HOW I'D LOVE TO LOOK LIKE HELEN AT HER AGE...


Dame Helen Mirren is 64-years-of-age and yet she still looks fabulous!

So many women her age have now given into the pressures of society to look young and have resorted to cosmetic surgery, however, Helen has so far resisted, and looks all the more better for it!

She says she thinks people relate to her because she looks more 'real' than other Hollywood stars, and she's exactly right!

The women that resort to plastic surgery all just turn out the same. The all get carried away getting masses of work done and all end up looking like the same warped creature, instead of growing old gracefully.

Dame Helen says she 'understands' why people have surgery, and so do I. Their is huge pressure in today's society to stay young and beautiful- especially in showbiz. However, they don't just have 'a little' nip and tuck- they get totally addicted and get carried away.

It doesn't hurt to have a few wrinkles you know, it gives us character!

Helen puts her youthful looks down to 'vitamins, water and sleep.'

Well, I'm going to be getting my fill of all three in the future. Because I'd rather look like Helen than a plastic dummy anyday!