Rumble in the Jungle! Katy's Back on I'm A Celebrity..

Katy Price returned to I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here on Tuesday night, much to the annoyance of her fellow campers.

Since the line up had been announced and rumours of Katy going back into the jungle emerged, it wasn't the biggest surprise when Katy walked into the camp...

Katy Arriving in Australia where show is filmed 

...But I was gobsmacked! Even though Katy was rumoured to have been paid £400,000 (isn't it a recession?!) I really didn't think she would go back to the reality tv show that made her the milliionaire that she is today.

When asked by some of the contestants (goodness knows who, I can't remember any of those Z-listers..) why she decided to return to the show Kate said she needed "closure" from her marriage breakdown and media backlash she had suffered.

Katie & Peter when the first appeared on the show 

Fair enough I say. Everyone from people on my facebook, forums, blogs, journalists and other celebrities in the media have slated her, criticising her decision to appear on the reality tv show. 

What shocks me the most is how fickle people are.   We've seen it before time and time again, the public's opinion on celebrities change. 

Michael Jackson and Jade Goody are just two examples. Countlessly criticised and ridiculed by the press until their deaths earlier this year. Then it was time to mourn Jade labelled by newspapers and critics, "The Nation's Sweetheart" or MJ "The King of Pop".  Where were these compliments and praises when these two celebrities were alive? I'm sure they would have NOT like to be remembered as "Piggy", "Chav" or "Wacko Jacko" but those were the names they were labelled by the media...

And now it's Katie's turn.  It wasn't long ago that young girls and women all over the country hailed Katie Price as a postive role model. She was the independent business woman who had turned her glamour modelling into a multi-million pound empire.

Yet as soon as she split from her husband, "Pefect" Pete, she was vilified in the press and the witch-hunt began. What's even worse is that female journalists seem to be her harshest critics. What happened to sisterhood eh???

I'm going to end this blog with less criticism and on a high. Below is the image that dominated most newspapers the next day after she appeared on the reality tv show.  Katie sure doesn't waste time does she!? ;-)

♥

Katy showing off her new bikini

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I've finally decided to join the rest of the Youtube world with my a fashion Vlog (Video Blog) on all the latest celebrity fashion, fashion news, style trends and where to get the best high-street bargains.

Would ♥ to hear feedback so please let me know what you loved and hated!

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Channel 4 New Show - Misfits

 Ch4's new show, Misfits

Whose still watching Heroes? Because I'm not. It's not because it isn't a good show. Infact Season 1 was amazing Season 2 was good too but hell-o WHAT happened to Season 3?? I'm not even discussing Season 4 as I haven't watched a single episode. It seriously lost the plot and although loads of people told me to stick at it (apparently it gets better) other shows have appeared (True Blood anyone?!) and I've lost interest.

"Kelly" played by Lauren Socha

So now we've got vampires and neck-suckers, a genre I've always loved (Blade anyone!?) but the Superhero genre is another favourite of mine. X-men started it, (and boy did they start it!) Heroes continuted it (then sadly lost it) and then Channel 4 created Misfits...

"Simon" played by Iwan Rheon

Five young people on community service get struck by a flash storm..and are stuck with special powers.

You've got Kelly, the lass up north, who can suddenly hear people's thoughts; shamed sports hero Curtis who can turn back time, party girl Alisha that sends people into a "sexual frenzy" (E4's description-not mine!); shy guy Simon who can make himself invisable and funny man Nathan who seems to be unaffected..so far..

"Curtis" played by Nathan Stewart Jarrett

Viewers might compare it to other superhero shows like Heroes or but there are some major differences, the most significant is that its a well-written British drama.  The Guardian described it as "Heroes meets Shaun of the Dead" - what a LAME description! Yes they are both equally good tv/films showing zombies and superheroes but does Heroes or Shaun of the Dead have a predominately young cast?  No. Did either of these programmes/films use the unique advertising campaign Channel 4 is using to promote it? Er no again.  Lame comparison right thurrrrrrrr.

Ch4's Skins 

Selected characters have Twitter accounts and apparently they will tweet while the show is being broadcast.  Channel 4 released a 40 second promo of the series, developed a limited edition graphic novel called "Misfits" which has already been handed out across many Universities in the UK.  They've even built a whole "Misfits Online Experience" http://www.e4.com/misfits with bonus scenes, and a chance for viewers to step into the epsiode's environment with games, community boards etc. 

 "Alisha" played by Antonia Thomas

It will be interesting to see how the series develops, but all in all I'm excited about this one.  It's very British, very brilliantly written and its got a very good, strong, young cast.

It's amazing what happens when British writers are given the chance to show their talents. Skins, Dead-Set and now Misfits...a note to BBC - fix up look sharp because Channel 4 is getting harder, better, faster and stronger in the race to produce quality programmes..and about time too!

Watch the Trailer below on Youtube but be quick before Youtube removes it..piracy is a bassssstarrrrrrrd

Comso Awards 2009

Last night was the Cosmopolitan Magazine, "Ultimate Women of the Year Awards".  Held at the Banqueting House in Whitehall, Fearne Cotton was the host for the night.

Not only did the Cosmo Awards celebrate poeple from the world of showbusiness but "real-life" winners were also selected by the celeb-tastic panel of judges.

Judges included host Fearen, Cosmo editor Louise Court, Alesha Dixon, Veron Kay, Karren Brady and extra special guest Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown.

Danni Minogue won Ultimate TV Personality of the Year

Alesha Dixon

Kimberly Walsh - Ultimate Woman's Woman award winner

Pixie Lott winner of Ultimate Newcomer Award

Denise Van Outen

Louise Redknapp

Abbey Clancy

Brooke Kinsella winner of Ultimate Celeb Who Made Us Care award

Lacey Turner - Ultimate TV Actress winner

Jessica Ennis - Ulimate Sports Star winner

Special guest judge - Prime Minister's Missus - Sarah Brown

MTV Europe Music Awards

Last night was the MTV Europe Music Awards show which took place at the 02 World in Berlin.

Hosted by Katy Perry, stand-out performances on the night included the host herself, Beyonce, Jay Z & U2's Bono and Green Day.

And guess who has the pics already? It's yours truly!

Beyonce's peformance outfit-fab-friggin-tastic i ♥ 

Host Katie Perry - we ♥ the shoulder embellishment detail!

Beyonce - the metallic/futuristic look in pink works :-)

 

Leona - hmmm a tad casual, if not frumpy, methinks?? 

Top marks for sequins though!

Joss Stone - thigh high boots check, dress methinks NOT

Pixie Lott - cute dress, GEORGOUS shoes! top marks girl ♥ :-)

Shakira - dress is cute but im more in love with the shoes!

Lil Kim - top marks for effort i.e leather being this seasons biggest trend..but still, doesnt make it right!

WINNERS!
Best Song: Beyonce - Halo

Best Live Act: U2
Best Group: Tokio Hotel

Best New Act: Lady GaGa
Best Female: Beyonce
Best European Act: maNga
Best Push Artist: Pixie Lott

Best Male: Eminem
Best Urban: Jay-Z
Best Rock: Green Day
Best Alternative: Placebo
Best Video: Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Best World Stage Performance: Linkin Park

Don't You HATE when this happens!

There is something that Victoria Beckham, Katherine Jenkins and Drew Barrymore have in common...they all wore the same dress! (But thankfully NOT at the same time!)

The Armani dress is priced at £1,750 was first worn by Victoria (no surprise there) in August followed by Katherine Jenkins a month ago and last but not least Drew Barrymore this week at her premiere of Everybody's Fine.  

Who do you think rocks it best? I think the dress is awful, it has a very unflattering waist and the cut falls far too low below the knee making all three of the women look, well, extremely awkward in it.

However if I had to choose one it would be Victoria Beckham - she has obviously altered it to suit her (skinny) frame making the hem slightly shorter. Good choice!

:-)

Rihanna Finally Speaks Out About THAT Incident...

Rihanna on cover of Glamour magazine

It was going to happen sooner rather than later - and what better way to discuss the incident between Rihanna and Chris Brown than in a magazine interview.

The only surprising thing was her decision to go with Glamour - then again, she was awarded a Woman of the Year Award by the magazine so perhaps that helped her decision on choosing who to reveal all to...

I won't put in ALL the interview (you can go out and buy Glamour mag yourself!) but I will add in the most juicy parts.

I am so glad that Rihanna finally spoke out about the incident.  Not only is it a weight off her shoulders  (im sure) but I can bet thousands of her fans want to hear about what happened, how she is coping and her feelings towards domestic violence.

Glamour: Let’s talk about this past year—you’ve obviously been through some difficult things. How did the people around you help you cope? 

Rihanna: My friends and family have been extremely supportive, and everyone has been there for me. But at some point you are there alone. It’s a lonely place to be—no one can understand. That’s when you get close to God. 

Glamour: Are you referring to the [Chris Brown] incident? 

Rihanna: I am talking about starting with the night [before] the Grammys and then on. That was not the only thing that occurred this year. The picture leaking…it was one thing after another.

Glamour: You’re talking about the photo [reportedly of Rihanna’s injured face taken by police after Brown assaulted her] that was allegedly leaked by cops. You handled that so well; you kept silent in the press.

Rihanna: It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women. 

 

Glamour: How has this event changed you as a person, as a woman?

Rihanna: I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.

Glamour: Do you think you’ve gotten your strength from your mom?

Rihanna: Definitely. My mom gave us the tools to survive…. My parents separated when I was eight or nine. I helped her raise my [youngest] brother, because my mom was working all the time. He’s my favorite.

Glamour: Do you feel that this experience has laid the groundwork for coping with anything so public again? 

Rihanna: It has taught me so much. I felt like I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day. It was like, What, there are helicopters circling my house? There are 100 people in my cul-de-sac? What do you mean, I can’t go back home?

Glamour: If you could offer a message to the millions of young women who look up to you, what would you tell someone who found herself in a similar situation?

Rihanna: Domestic violence is a big secret. No kid goes around and lets people know their parents fight. Teenage girls can’t tell their parents that their boyfriend beat them up. You don’t dare let your neighbor know that you fight. It’s one of the things we [women] will hide, because it’s embarrassing. My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women.

So what do you think of Rihanna's interview?

Celebs "Do" Halloween

Celebrities were out in full force this Halloween. Rihanna, Mariah Carey and even Jay Z dressed up in ghoulish gear.  I love Rihanna's outfit (of course!) can this girl ever do wrong when it comes to fashion??

Check out the pics below who is your favourite?

Rihanna & rapper Ice-T's wife, Coco 

Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey

Jay Z

Kim Kardashian


Oh, I thought i'd through in this one too...

hehe Happy Halloween! :-)