The Celebrity Big Brother house is stuffed to the brim with celebrities' exes this year.
These contestants may have gained some recognition in their own right, but the fact remains that they are in the house because of their former relationships, or in Alex Reid's case, his on/off partner.
Do these people have no shame in thriving off someone else's glory? No, no they don't.
Glamour model Jordan's ex Dane Bowers and on/off boyf Alex Reid are both in the house because of their association with her. People thought there might be friction between the twosome, but they actually get on quite well.
At least Bowers and Reid have personalities, unlike Ekaterina Ivanova who famously broke up Ronnie Wood's marriage after stealing him from Jo Wood. She's so boring she makes pairing socks seem interesting. I'm glad she has been voted out.
Ivana Trump is the final ex in the house. Despite having wed again since her marriage to Donald Trump, she has retained his surname. For her kids? Possibly. For the money and fame this surname signifies? Probably.
The rest of this year's housemates are: nice but dim WAG Nicola T, Sisqo of the Thong Song fame, Bible bashing Baldwin brother Stephen, posh actress Stephanie Beacham, Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones, Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss (VOTED OUT), rapper Lady Sovereign (VOTED OUT) and horny dance DJ Basshunter. Who do I want to win? Who cares!
Nevertheless, CBB is my guilty pleasure - don't judge me.
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Wednesday 20 January 2010
Tuesday 19 January 2010
Vivienne Westwood does hobo chic
If you were a top fashion designer, what would inspire you? Homeless people by any chance?
Vivienne Westwood added glamour to homelessness in a menswear show she staged in Milan last week.
The "roving vagrant", quoted from the press release, inspired Ms Westwood's range after her husband proposed that she opt for this theme.
Westwood confessed that she has never experienced homelessness, saying: "The nearest I have come to it is going home and finding I don’t have my door key."
During her show, one model emerged from a cardboard box carrying a sleeping bag. Another sported crazy headgear and wore a T-shirt advocating for climate change.
The Times suggested that a model donning an orange boiler suit alluded to the appearance of an inmate at notorious prison Guantánamo Bay.
The audience apparently enjoyed the show very much.
What do you think? Is Viv's homeless theme radical or contoversial?
If skiwear is more your thing than hobo chic, book your next skiing holiday by clicking on the link.
Vivienne Westwood added glamour to homelessness in a menswear show she staged in Milan last week.
The "roving vagrant", quoted from the press release, inspired Ms Westwood's range after her husband proposed that she opt for this theme.
Westwood confessed that she has never experienced homelessness, saying: "The nearest I have come to it is going home and finding I don’t have my door key."
During her show, one model emerged from a cardboard box carrying a sleeping bag. Another sported crazy headgear and wore a T-shirt advocating for climate change.
The Times suggested that a model donning an orange boiler suit alluded to the appearance of an inmate at notorious prison Guantánamo Bay.
The audience apparently enjoyed the show very much.
What do you think? Is Viv's homeless theme radical or contoversial?
If skiwear is more your thing than hobo chic, book your next skiing holiday by clicking on the link.
Sunday 17 January 2010
Slumdog Millionaire: Keepin' It Real
So I’ve met a couple of people who didn’t enjoy Slumdog Millionaire.
People have criticised it for not being ‘real’ enough. The idea of a ‘chai wallah’ or tea boy from the slums knowing all the answers to those questions is simply inconceivable, say the sceptics.
However, it must be remembered that the film is based on a work of fiction. Therefore, at no point does it claim to be anything except fiction. Yet, it retains an intrinsic link with reality.
Having Jamal (Dev Patel) become a millionaire by answering all the questions correct on a game show is idealistic/heartwarming (depending on how much of a cynic you are), but it is not Slumdog Millionaire’s most important feature. It is the fact that every question prompts a flashback in our hero’s mind which ensures the book/film is rooted in reality. Through the flashbacks then, the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire game simply becomes a plot device, an ingenius one that also brings a lot of entertainment to the tale, which allows the reader/viewer to experience the simultaneous colour and poverty that characterises India.
Danny Boyle’s adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire has already had some impact on the world. Interest in Indian culture and providing aid for the slums in Bombay has soared. There was a documentary on Channel 4 today about a millionaire investigating the Bombay slums and deciding how to help people there. It was called Slumdog Secret Millionaire, a pun and marketing ploy that would ensure more people would watch it.
The documentary was thus titled because most of us love Slumdog Millionaire. It showcases fantastic acting by Indians and Brits alike, great cinematography and a country that enthralls and horrifies.
And the esteemed Academy Awards agree so there. :p
Do you know what else is real? How bloomin' freezing it is. Womenfolk, stay warm in these ladies' coats.
People have criticised it for not being ‘real’ enough. The idea of a ‘chai wallah’ or tea boy from the slums knowing all the answers to those questions is simply inconceivable, say the sceptics.
However, it must be remembered that the film is based on a work of fiction. Therefore, at no point does it claim to be anything except fiction. Yet, it retains an intrinsic link with reality.
Having Jamal (Dev Patel) become a millionaire by answering all the questions correct on a game show is idealistic/heartwarming (depending on how much of a cynic you are), but it is not Slumdog Millionaire’s most important feature. It is the fact that every question prompts a flashback in our hero’s mind which ensures the book/film is rooted in reality. Through the flashbacks then, the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire game simply becomes a plot device, an ingenius one that also brings a lot of entertainment to the tale, which allows the reader/viewer to experience the simultaneous colour and poverty that characterises India.
Danny Boyle’s adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire has already had some impact on the world. Interest in Indian culture and providing aid for the slums in Bombay has soared. There was a documentary on Channel 4 today about a millionaire investigating the Bombay slums and deciding how to help people there. It was called Slumdog Secret Millionaire, a pun and marketing ploy that would ensure more people would watch it.
The documentary was thus titled because most of us love Slumdog Millionaire. It showcases fantastic acting by Indians and Brits alike, great cinematography and a country that enthralls and horrifies.
And the esteemed Academy Awards agree so there. :p
Do you know what else is real? How bloomin' freezing it is. Womenfolk, stay warm in these ladies' coats.
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