Chic Speaks!

BUH BYE Heidi and Spence Pratt! Great move E-online!!

E-online posted this message on their site.

Say goodbye to Heidi and Spencer Pratt. As far as E! is concerned, the conspicuous couple occasionally self-referred to as Speidi are so dunzo.

A startling 94 percent of you elected for the Hills stars' immediate expulsion. Consider them gone from our wheelhouse, voted off the island, fired, out and any other appropriate reality-show catchphrase.

Their planned attempt at hijacking the I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! reunion special on Wednesday? You won't read about it here. Barring any actual news (e.g., she gets knocked up, he falls off a cliff or—heaven help us—her album goes to No. 1), consider this their very last post."

Finally! Maybe more entertainment sites will use their much valued space to focus on real celebrities, not faux, boring, pointless, uneducated ones. Now if only they could do the same for the Jon and Kate Plus 8 couple and the ex-playmate Kendra and her new husband.

 

Is this the end of Reality TV?

I will admit it, I am one of the biggest fans of reality television. I have enjoyed season after season of reality shows such as America's Next Top model, Project Runway, Survivor, Amazing Race and yes even Big Brother. I remember the days when I would rush home, turn of the ringer on my phone, grab some munchies and happily sit for hours of one reality show after reality show. I often felt a deep sense of dread when actor friends of mine would talk about the glee they would feel when Reality TV finally bite the dust.

But as I sensed back in the late 90's the beginning of the end for Ricky Martin, I sense the beginning of the end for my beloved Reality Television.

Example one: America's Next Top Model Cycle 8

Besides being one of the least attractive group of girls ever on the show, tonight's episode was gruesome. In one of the most disturbing photo shoots I've ever seen; America's Next Top Model did a high fashion slasher photo shoot complete with the girls being made up to look like they had been strangled, shot in the head, to their organs being ripped out, today's episode screamed of, "We're running out of ideas folks so we're just going to fall back on the good ol' porn and violence routine". So last week they posed nude with syrup and chocolate over their bodies, eye-candy, and this week they get murdered. Good ol' sex and violence folks. While the photos were interesting, I think it was desperate and irresponsible of Tyra to exploit women's images like this. If I want to see beautiful young women who look like they've been raped and murdered I'll just watch all the CSI's that make tons of money helping some sickos jerk off to these overdone and brutal stories.

Furthermore, Tyra who has always behaved holier-than-thou finally showed some of her claws with tonight's episode, and I was pleased to prove that those claws were there all along. Tyra pulled a Naomi Campbell on one of the contestants. Felicia, the 19 year-old, who some of the panel began calling "baby Tyra" was voted out tonight. Felicia, who in my opinion did not look like Trya, prided herself on comparisons to Tyra that she had gotten in the past, I must add she was wearing a bad blond hair weave at the time and does have a gorgeous caramel complexion so maybe that's where the comparisons came from. Anyway, Tyra was not happy one bit about the comparisons and took every opportunity over the last few weeks to deny any resemblance. It was clear that Tyra did not like Felicia (something Tyra usually hides very well). But this time her "big sis" routine could not hold up, and after Felicia could not muster enough "light" in her eyes as she posed as a decapitated corpse, Tyra jumped at the opportunity to kick the baby Tyra wannabe off. Though I was not a fan of Felicia, there was no reason why she should've been voted off over the other girl this week. Then to cover up her obvious distaste for Felicia, and the unfair dismissal, Tyra gave a weird awkward pep talk to her, where she again denied the comparisons to each other, saying Felecia needs to mature some and learn "high fashion" and wished her good luck as she shooed her away to be consoled by the other girls. I remember when the lovely Janice Dickinson was one of the hosts (back in the glory days of the show), there was a model who Tyra insisted looked like a younger version of Janice. Janice hated this comparison but good ol' Tyra kept rubbing it in, now that the shoe was on the other foot Tyra made sure to chop that little comparison off at the knees.

Example Two: American Idol

One question folks. Who is voting for Sanjaya?

I honestly believe there is a group out there voting for Sanjaya to mess with American Idol. Many people think American Idol is more a popularity contest then a talent contest anyway and maybe they want to show that the best person doesn't always win by keeping Sanjaya in. This season has also been one of the most boring, mediocre seasons ever and every week it just gets worse. But I keep watching because of Melinda, Lakisha, Jordin and my little cutie... Chris!

Example Three: Survivor

This season of Survivor is so boring I cannot believe its still on. The cast are so plain and played out that its more like Survivor the one year edition. These people have no spunk, no charisma. It's so boring that I have no inspiration to complain about it any further.

Example Four: Amazing Race-All star edition

All stars my butt!

So because my reality shows are sucking, I've actually been reading more which is pretty nice I must say. I'm beginning to feel smart again. It's a real good feeling!

Now the only thing that will make me feel even better is when my Project Runway comes back... Love you Heidi!!!!

The Good, The Bad and the Yucky

THE GOOD: A breath of fresh air straight from Hollywood!

So as I have been doing since March, I continue to work at a little boutique part-time as I try to get my writing career off the ground. Though I've always found retail quite tedious, its even more so when you have a passion that is still in its early stage, and not able to pay the bills (at this time). Days go by, as you stand on your feet for hours, asking customers if they need help, gritting your teeth and keeping on the fake smile as they give you snarky "I'm just looking" responses back. And all you want to to is dash out the front door and live your dream 24 hours a day. But once and a while a little sunshine walks in, a moment of glamour, a much needed distraction from the hum drum daily grind. For me that was the gorgeous actress Natasha Henstridge.

There I was dazing out as I smelled the back of one of our soaps when I hear someone enter the store and say hi to my co-worker, I turn around to greet the customer myself and right away I recognize the face smiling back at me, It's that girl from the Species, and that's all I could remember.

Though she had little make-up on she looked just as beautiful as she does in the films. She dressed great, in dark denim skinny jeans, cute little leopard print ballet flats and a fitted short black jacket. And as always I noticed her weight and was pleasantly surprised to see that  at 5"10 she does not look waif, rather she's a curvy sexy athletic build.

She was very friendly and warm. No sign of that "I'm a beautiful actress bow at my feet" pretense at all. Because of her casual relaxed manner, I wanted to say "Hey, I'm a huge fan of your films. I especially loved you in species. Saw all of them." But I didn't rather I attempted to look busy as I snuck glances at her.

I remember in high school Species was the films sci-fi film that I ever really liked. My best friend and I made it a point to see all three, we both imagined ourselves being actresses playing sexy dangerous characters the way she did. I don't think I would have been open to films like The Matrix if it wasn't for Species.

Anyway, I did want to tell her that I was a fan and chit chat a little...also find out where she got her ballet flats but my co-worker kept a straight face never letting on that she even recognized her so I decided I better keep my mouth shut too. Once Natasha left we both looked at each other and started laughing, discussed how great her outfit was and then chided each other for not saying anything.

THE BAD: Perfect for Mommy...not necessarily for baby!

I've been a fan of model Cindy Crawford since I was a kid. I thought and still do thats she was one of the most beautiful women in the world. I also admired her for always carrying herself with class and speaking with such intelligence. But recently Cindy Crawford has really pissed me off. Last week I read an article that talked about a recent controversy surrounding Cindy and her daughter. Apparently, Cindy allowed her 5 year old daughter to model in a string bikini, topless, showing off a tattoo on her lower back. Her rep responded to the controversy by saying it was overblown and that "It's a stick on tattoo". It's not about the tattoo it's about the image. Clearly it set off a firestorm for some, joy for others (like the perverts who have already ripped it out of whatever magazine it was in). I for one cannot believe someone would allow their little daughter to pose for such a possibly risque shot, in this day an age where children are being sexually exploited in horrendous ways. Art fart, I am a writer and I love music, art, photography, film, and I believe in pushing limits and exploring the world when it gets uncomfortable at times, but I also believe that we need to draw a few lines in the sand, just a few important lines, simply to protect our most innocent and vulnerable until they are in a position to protect themselves. Maybe for Cindy (and I admit I have not seen the pictures) the pictures are just sweet, playful pics but there is a fine line and I think the string bikini, topless element and fake tattoo all combine to create a image that hints at sexuality and for the perverts who head off to Thailand to have access to a real five year old girl or boy, or the perverts who go into their children's rooms at night, those pics just fuel the sexual images they have of children. It is exactly that innocence with sexuality that feeds them. And you know what, I think we can tolerate being a little conservative when it comes to the images we take of children and expose them too. Every one wants freedom to do what ever they please and a lot of times it seems that its at the expense of others who don't have a voice. I know we can't stop all the horrible things that happen in this world, but we can be responsible, sensitive and use some forethought when it comes to real-life issues that do real life damage to real life little people in our world. Let's save the naughty little girl thing to the big girls!

The YUCKY: Why Oprah? Why?

Then came Mrs. Rachel Ray. Though I think Ray is a sweetheart, can't say I've ever been a fan and I was a tad bit surprised when O took the loud and ruckus cook under her wing and created the Rachel Ray Show. An hour with Ray huh? The half an hour my mom watched faithfully everyday often drove me into another part of the house so I could only imagine what an hour would drive me to. Assault...possibly.

Today on one of my rare days off in the last few months, I staggered out of bed into the living room only to see my mom watching the new Rachel Ray show. I quickly looked at the time, 10 minutes to 11:00, no problem I could stand the show for 10 minutes it was almost done. As usual she was screaming, laughing wildly, and interrupting her guests. Her battle worn guests seemed to have lost the fight early in the hour and would immediately stop speaking the minute she opened her mouth. So I'm watching her dip out pasta for her guests sitting at a little table, and then the ever bubbly Ray graciously goes out into her audience to allow some of the audience members to taste the meal. I then watched in amazement as Ray went from guest to guest serving them some of her pasta...from the same fork! Yes, from the same fork! And its not like this was a group of family members. No, Ray just randomly and bubbly went from one stranger to the next serving them pasta from the same fork. As she moved down to the fifth, sixth and seventh person you could see their faces break into an uncomfortable scowl, their lips trembling as they weakly took the food into their mouths. One woman tried to pull it off with her teeth. After she spread some germs around amongst strangers, she happily return to her guests at the table taking a bite, herself, from the same fork. Yucky!

So, as I was looking for pics of Ray I came across something else Yucky, "sexy" little pics of Mrs. Ray For FHM magazine. And just when I thought she couldn't annoy me anymore...

Oprah do you know about this?

 

Star...the View's not that pretty from here!

Oh Star, oh poor poor poor Star Jones Reynolds. To be honest I don't know what to say about this scandalous View drama that is going on (but I'll find something). As I've mentioned before, I regularly watch the View, its like a drug addiction, you know its horrible but yet its hard to resist. Watching (the once) four women bitterly trample and trip over each other in an desperate effort to kiss Barbara Walters behind, as they simultaneously behave like untrained, spoiled, self-righteous brats, is very amusing, often leaving me feeling better about myself for never being so desperate for attention.

A few weeks ago I enjoyed a little chuckle when Meredith read from an article where the Dixie Chicks talked about not going on the View because great artist like Bruce Springsteen would never show their face on that show (very true). It was kind of hypocritical because the DC's had gone on the show many years ago, they even showed a clip of them happily singin there songs, (of course that was before they became famous when no one else wanted to hear their yodeling. Not that yodeling is bad.). But I can't blame the Chicks, I'd rather be a hypocrite then show my face on that rag fest. Well now that Rosie is on I may eat those words (I like my Rosie).

Anyway back to Mrs. Jones Reynolds. On Monday I was watching the show and immediately I noticed Star's bizarre behavior, (I looked over at my mom and said somethings up). Barbara, Joy and the blond survivor chick, were passionately discussing topics (as usual) but instead of Star's usual opinionated contribution, she sat there barely looking up from the table, hands clasped, jaw locked in a grimace. She reminded me of when you're mad at someone (friends, boyfriends etc) but they don't really give a shit, so rather then spit it out you sit there sulking trying to create as much tension as possible so that if your not happy, no one is happy. Well Star tried her best but the other three refused to give in. So on Tuesday she went for the sucker punch, announcing on the show that she would not be returning this fall. Joy, Barbara W and the blond chick's mouth dropped in shock. Walter says, "We didn’t expect her to make this statement yesterday. She gave us no warning."

Apparently Star's husband found out from her agent months ago that they were not planning to renew her contract. So for a while now Star knew that her time there was over and with with the announcement of Rosie as the new co-host in fall, Star began hinting (on Entertainment Tonight and other shows) that she felt that that was the shows way of guaranteeing that she would not want to return (Rosie and Star have an ongoing feud over Star's weight loss mystery (I'm on Rosie's side). Rosie has stated that she thinks Star is dishonest by not being forthright regarding how she truly lost a bulk of the weight. I guess now there won't be the much buzzed about showdown between Rosie and Star this fall.

Anyway, Barbara W and the network was under the belief that Star would go gently into the night, by basically lying about her reasons for leaving, according to Walters "Reynolds could say whatever she wanted to about why she was leaving, and we would back her up. We gave her time to look for another job and hoped that she would announce it on this program and leave with dignity," explained Walters. "But Star made another choice." What's interesting is that is now clear to everyone that the View had no intention of bring Star back for the 10th season and this was understood for months now, but just a month ago I saw Walters on ET saying that she hoped Star would decide to return to the View in fall. I wonder if this was just Walters playing the old PR game?

Yes indeed, Star's choice was to call everyone out on national Television and in this weeks People mag (I love People Magazine. Wish I had the money to subscribe again). An infuriated B.W. announced Wednesday morning that Star would not be returning to finish her last few weeks on the show. Star later stated that she found out that morning through her agents who told her she was no longer welcomed on the show. Wow, is all I gotta say.

This is one of the most real dramas I've seen for a while in good ole La La land. I guess the PR people could not stop these dragons from blowing fire at each other (well seeing them host the show proves that not even a wrestler stapling their mouths shut would keep these ladies quiet). I frankly question if any of the women on that show are nice people. They all seem cut throat to me so I'm not surprised that this has happened. Star for one has lorded her fame for years, from requesting sponsors to load her wedding down with expensive goodie bags, and then having the nerve to plug her wedding sponsors on the show, to her constant bragging about her husband (I won't go there) and her dog and her new body, she's overbearing and not that nice. The others Meredith, Joy, and I can't remember the other girls name (to lazy to look it up) all seem self-centered, self-righteous and a tad conniving. It's ironic that these women who claim to be empowered women speaking for the world of women are so catty, and insincere.

My opinion is that both sides got what they deserved Walters couldn't paint a pretty PR picture over the drama, she herself said, "It is becoming uncomfortable for us to pretend that everything is the same at this table." Star (along with Joy) who many believe was behind some of the prior dramas with previous View hosts finally has to eat some humble pie. Not to mention her treatment of one of my favorite celebs Kathy Griffin, Griffin has stated that Star played a part in her getting booted off red carpet coverage for E. A few weeks ago Meredith left the show after a teary eyed one hour tribute to her. Today Star is told not to return and her face is already removed from the show credits. One day your a daytime star bragging about your perfect life, next day you're a has been (sounds like Kathy Lee Gifford. Huh...)

I will say Star is recognized as an incredible well educated attorney and it must have been tough being the only woman of color sitting alongside a group of women who looked at you crazy if you mentioned topics that did not go along with their blue eyed/blond idea of perfect America. But does that excuse the superiority vibe she gives off and the negative reputation she's earned because of it? No, not to me.

BTW: Rumor has it that Gayle (Oprahs' BFF, "Best Friends Forever" ) may be taking over Star's position on the show. With Rosie and Gayle, the View may actually become a program one can respect rather then disdain.

It seems that Jenn just can't win this war!

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have introduced a baby girl into the world! Angelina gave birth in Namibia. The couple have named the baby Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. This is the first time that I have ever been excited about a Hollywood couple's baby news.

But what I find a cruel twist in the road called Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Vince Vaughn is the fact that Jolie has given birth to their daughter only days before Jennifer and Vince's film, The Breakup, is being released, yet again overshadowing Aniston's efforts to move away from that time in her life. Plus critics are slamming the film saying it lacks chemistry (ironic since it was the chemistry between Jolie and Pitt that many believe destroyed Pitts marriage with Aniston), and most critics are bashing the quality of the film saying it is badly written.

How much more can Jennifer Aniston deal with, how much longer can she put on a brave face, she herself must be shocked at how dramatic her life has changed. She went from the "golden girl" with the "perfect" career (Friends), with the "perfect hunky" husband (Brad) and the perfect life. How things change... But though I am not a fan of hers, I respect the way she marches on, defiant and determined...

American Idol

I am so glad Taylor Hicks won. Even though I was not a fan of his when the show first began he really won me over. And I love the fact that he beat Catherine, this girl used her looks, batting eye lashes, shaking that little bootie, for all its worth. Yet the public saw past her razzle dazzle and voted for Hicks who embodies passion, individuality (though he copies Ray Charles and Joe Cocker quite a bit) and non glam charisma. It's about time we look past the pretty facade and reward whats real.

And finally, I must say I was very happy with my Hippies winning The Amazing Race, they deserved it. They were two of the funniest guys I have ever seen on television and really played the race with determination, respect and a lot of light hearted humor.

I was also happy with this last season of America's Next Top Model. This was the first season that I liked both of the final two girls equally, Danielle won and I was so happy for her, but I would have been just as happy if Joanie had won, and even though she didn't, I sense big things ahead of that girl. Both Danielle and Joanie were really sweet, funny, hardworking girls, free of the cheesy diva persona's that so many wannabes think is cool.

Gossip, Gossip, Gossip

All this Hollywood gossip is swirling around and though I like to think myself above it all, I'm not.

Juicy Topic one: Starr Jones plastic surgery mayhem

So Starr tried to get her boobs lifted and implants popped in, and unfortunately something went wrong and she almost bleed to death. Her surgery had complications and she required a blood transfusion, and is now recovering. Starr is known for being vain and private. She is notorious for refusing to discuss how exactly she lost all that weight. Common belief is that she had gastric bypass surgery. And by the way her body looks it appears that that is true. I bet if this mishap had not happened she would never had admitted she even got breast implants.

I know its horrible but I can't help wondering how Starr Jones must look naked. After losing all that weight, then having surgery's that leave scars, I imagine she's not the most attractive naked. Even with all the make-up she's not the sweetest picture. But hey she found a man who seems to love her, scars and all, so who am I to talk?

It's interesting you never hear about Celeb plastic surgery's gone wrong, you just see it. I wonder if Starr will try to brush this under the rug when she returns to the View? We'll see.

Juicy Topic Two: Charlize Theron's Breakup

The rumor around town is that Charlize and her boyfriend, Stuart Townsend, have called it quites. Though Theron is denying this rumor, I have a feeling its true. Celebs love to deny everything, relationships, plastic surgery and breakups but 75% of the time it turns out to be true. I remember just before the Oscars, Theron was being interviewed about her nomination and was asked if Townsend would be there? She explained that he would not because he was taping a movie somewhere, but he would be there in spirit. She had this weird kind of uncomfortable, "must make them believe everything is perfect" vibe. I thought to myself, "hmmm, I smell trouble in paradise". Now comes the rumor, it makes a girl wonder....

Juicy Topic three: My rocker boy lied and got caught

Okay, I didn't actually see last weeks American Idol but I heard one of my favorites took credit for a performance that he had actually copied. The hunky Chris Daughtry sang a rendition of Johnny Cash's, I walk the Line, and was praised by all three judges for his supposedly original rendition. Unfortunately many Idol fans actually know music, and recognized right away that Chris had actually copied, note by note, the exact same rendition of Live's 2001 version of the song, from their album Good Rockin Tonight...

This is very embarrassing for Chris who in clips is seen humbly accepting the praise without once mentioning it was actually a re-rendition of another bands version of the song. Note to self: Its not good to lie, at least on television, you never know whose watching.

Juicy Topic four: Wilmer Valderrama is such a slime...

So Valderrama the goofy Latin boy from that 70's show, and real life horn ball *** hole, appeared on the Howard Stern show, dishing the dirt about his sexual trysts. Let's start off from the biggest and most important part, he says he's 8 inches long! I wonder is that 8 inches in the freezing cold, or when its up and ready to roll? Then he went on to say that Jennifer Love Hewitt was an 8/10 in bed. I always wondered about guys attraction to her was about, to me she came across as a boring girl next door, but it appears that looks can be deceiving. He said that Lindsay Lohan's breasts were real. Big deal! So are mine, not that anyone cares. Anyway he also said that he took Mandy Moore's virginity. Poor Mandy. She kept that one under wraps so well and this B list celeb had to come and tell the world. I wonder if any of these girls will respond or just ignore him like the rest of the world does.

I haven't gotten a chance to see Little Kim's reality show, but I hear its real good. It looks like our lil' Kim is using prison to harness an entire new career, just like good ol' Martha did. Makes you proud doesn't it...

Hollywood egos...and other annoyances

American Idol’s Kelly Clarkson falling for her own hype!

How quickly we change, Kelly Clarkson's sweet country girl persona is increasingly eroding right before our eyes and I find her calculated (and anxious) attempt to set herself apart from American Idol, the show that launched her career, pathetic. Everyone knows about the little scandal that occurred when Kelly initially refused to allow American idol use of her songs. When I heard that rumor I thought it must be untrue. That wasn't the Kelly Clarkson I had cheered for. Though I don’t listen to her music I think she has a stunning voice and have always enjoyed her humble persona. But success does have a way of getting in ones blood and tainting it...

Simon Cowell was, as usual, out spoken and blunt regarding Clarkson's ungrateful reaction to the shows request, saying, "No matter how talented Kelly Clarkson is, she would not be in the position she's in now without winning this show…It's the public who bothered to pick up the phone to vote for her...I don't like when they walk away from the show and kind of forget the people who put her where she is today...If she refuses to give songs to be used on the show, it's like saying to every person who voted for you, 'You know what, thank you I'm not interested in you anymore.' That is a big mistake."

When word got around about this brazen refusal, Clarkson along with her publicist realized Simon could be right, and didn't want to risk it, so they quickly did an about face agreeing to let American Idol use her material "on a case to case basis". Understandable I guess, she is a businesswoman now and needs to act accordingly but I have a feeling she would prefer that her name as "the first American idol winner," got "accidentally and magically" erased from the memories of the general public and music world. Clarkson herself acknowledged a bit of these feelings, saying, "That's where I got my start. They always talk about the big first thing that you did. I think the only thing that I do mind is I don't want people to only focus on that." But I say, that's what you get when you take the reality show road to fame; you will always be viewed as a little manufactured. But do you want to give back the opportunities you received from the show and start from the bottom? Unfortunately (for her) she will never be completely free of the American Idol stigma. We can't cry over spilled milk, can we? Especially since she has won two Grammy's and, oops, forgot to thank American Idol (and her idol fans) in both of her speeches (an oversight of course). She went from gushing over wanting to be like Mariah Carey, when she was a contestant on A.I. to winning the Grammy in the same category as her mentor, but never acknowledged what got her there. How soon we forget..

What really annoys me is her continued attempt to promote herself as the ever so grateful girl next door. I almost gagged when back stage at the Grammy's ET showed Kelly oohing and awing over Madonna, at one point gushing, "I wish I had you're thighs," to Madonna. Madonna responded with a congratulations (on winning two Grammy's) and an "I bet you do" grin (about the thighs) and politely strutted off. I guess Kelly’s quite busy sucking up to bigger fish...hey more power to you Kelly…

Lindsay Lohan will not be a Chanel model after all...Kate Moss, you can relax now!

I know I must sound like the grumpiest little B in the whole world today but is it bad for me to admit I WAS RIGHT? Months ago, after supermodel Kate Moss was let go for alleged drug use, Lohan bragged about being the new face of Chanel. I was shocked at the time and I appealed to the public (though no one replied) to explain to me how Lindsay Lohan could replace Kate Moss. That’s like going from Gucci to The Gap. It made no sense.

Recently Karl Lagerfeld, the designer icon, chuckled away the rumors that Lohan would be fronting his next Chanel campaign, explaining that Lohan would never have been an option because she is "too immature," adding, “I prefer Nicole Kidman and that generation.”

I know Lohan is on this big kick about wanting to be taken serious like Natalie Portman and Scarlet Johanson, but she needs to walk the walk (and quit whining) before anyone will bite.

Talk about whining…

Britney Spears says she wants to return to the music scene because she misses being “hungry,” touring and performing with her dancers. She claims that the pop scene has been stale since her departure and she can’t wait to get the party started, all over again. It appears that later this year we will be seeing a return of B.S. (no pun intended), since she’s hinting about returning to the studio. This could be bad people especially since Mr. Spears may threaten to rap on her new album..

I won’t lie I’ve enjoyed some Britney tunes. And once, and only once, I watched her concert in Hawaii and did enjoy it, (I also did want her abs and legs pre baby of course) but can’t we leave those days in the past (like a fun but forgettable one night stand). I don’t know if I can handle anymore cheesy, explicit, pop trash. Maybe what Britney views as stale pop is actually progress.  Maybe, if the paparazzi keeps chasing her around it will persuade her to actually stay home and be a mommy for more then 6 months, and give us some more time to enjoy music before we are again bombarded by B.S (pun intended this time).

I'm tired of Hollywood breakups

I opened my e-mail this afternoon and was greeted with an E on-line e-mail that read, Is Affleck Up to His Old Tricks?

Of course my curiosity was initially peeked...what could Ben possibly be up to now? And then for some reason I thought about it for a moment and deleted it. I don't even know the man for goodness sake and there I was prepared to read the e-mail as if my cousin had just e-mailed me some juicy gossip about some family member of ours.

I didn't want to hear any gossip about him, especially gossip that would insinuate that he was gambling, boozing it up or sleeping around.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are married, have a baby, work really hard to maintain their privacy and seem like a great couple. But frankly whether they're a great couple or not, their not my friends, they don't pay my bills and I don't want to hear about them anymore (unless their in some great new movie). I'm tired of hearing about celebrity relationship gossip (am actually surprised to see those words typed on the screen) but its true. I use to love reading about these perfect Hollywood relationships, complete with beautiful couples, huge diamond rings, and flawless weddings, but now I see it is all a facade.

I don't believe celebrity couples purposely set out to create facades (despite what people believe about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes relationship), but I do believe that they fall for their own hype, and allow ego to create and destroy the relationships their in. I will also admit that romance in the entertainment world must be very complicated, with paparazzi, demanding work schedules, agendas, and temptation around every corner it is difficult for celebrities to maintain the peace, priorities and principals it requires to nourish a long lasting committed relationship but that's their loss. Why should it be rammed down my throat?

I go to the convenience store and every magazine has Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston love trauma's on it. I turn on CNN and I'm hearing about Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong's recent breakup, and then I learn that Heather Locklear is filing for divorce after 11 years of marriage to Richie Sambora, (even after releasing a statement a few months ago stating they were still happily married. "Boring but true"). I'm tired of being shocked by these splits. I'm tired of looking at ultra glam photos of beautiful happy celebrity couples and sighing in awe of their supposed perfect worlds. Even the best relationships aren't perfect and that's no difference for stars.

I've become overwhelmed and overloaded by the tedious love drama called Brad, Angelina and Jennifer or Jessica and what's his name. I have lost my fascination with these couples relationships because now I realize there is nothing to envy or worship about their relationships whether there going great or going down the toilet. They are people like us and despite their successes they seem unable to make relationships last for a respectable amount of time (excluding Locklear and Sambora) so why in the world am I giving them any attention? Do they care that I'm currently stressed out about finding a day job, excited about writing for some new magazines, and worried that I've dated (almost) every hot loser in Toronto and will be single for the rest of my life? No they don't.

So I'm done with these celebs and their love dramas. Good riddance!

Note: I may eat these words a month from now, so don't hold me to it.

Versace got it right...again

After selecting A list stunners Madonna and Demi Moore to grace recent Versace's campaigns, Versace has got it right yet again, selecting the effortlessly outrageously gorgeous Halle Berry as the latest face to represent the luxury designer label. The photos are stunning staying in line with the luxurious and provocative allure of the brand.

Furthermore, Halle makes forty look like the new 20, naturally.

Golden Globes...the morning after

Well 10 out of my 14 picks were winners last night...I think I should start gambling more.

My disappointment of the Night

Michelle William and Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain) not winning the Globes. I think they really deserved it...but there's still the Oscars.

Upset of the Night-Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds)

...is it only me or did last years Golden Globes winner Terry Hatcher look a little too happy...

Mary-Louise Parker and S.Epatha Merkerson/Photo: Associate Press

Most Moving speech-S.Epatha Merkerson (Lackawana Blues)

"I'm 53 years old. This was my first lead in a film. I feel like I am 16. I would believe it if I wasn't having a hot flash..."

Most Entertaining Speeches of the Night...

Geena Davis (Commander In Chief) funny little white lie...

Hugh Laurie (House) he's funny, dashing and witty...

Most shocking comment (or should I say comments) of the Night-Chris Rock

1."Today's Martin Luther Kings birthday. You only have to be nice to black people for two more hours".

2. About Weeds. "(Mary-Louise Parker) plays a mom who deals dope. Ain't that what America's all about".

Oh Chris, don't ever change.

Most tediously boring speech of the night-Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Elvis)

If you saw it you understand. If you didn't be thankful.

Final musings...

Where was Halle Berry...I didn't see her...maybe she's pregnant! Her and Michael Ealy would make the hottest kids. Angelina and Brad...oh these stunning Hollywood couples...

Penelope Cruz looked gorgeous.

Shout out to Evangeline Lilly...she looked great. Lilly went from unknown Canadian actress to star of Lost now here she is getting goodie bags from the Golden Globes...ah, gives me hope.