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Monday, June 20, 2011

The 2011 MMVA's- The Good, Bad and the really Ugly


Last night was the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards, the MMVA's. Canada's version of the MTV Awards.
How can I describe this show. Lets just say when Avril  Lavigne is the biggest star on the Red Carpet, you have a problem.

The Red Carpet started at 8pm and it whet nowhere fast. You had 3 VJ's doing the interviews. One was blocked by Selena Gomez's " people " while trying to talk to her, other one looked like he should be interview politicians in Ottawa  and then you have one interviewing (or trying to pick up) the crowd. He looked like he was ready for the club and to fist pump to some gino beats.  No wonder Colin Farrell couldn't get to bar fast enough.

Do the two on the left look happy?
I will be the first to say the reason I was watching this small disaster was for Lady Gaga only. Didn't care about Justin Bieber's girlfriend host, who apparently is eating again, and not wearing pants, but then who does now.
Lady Gaga opened the show with "The Edge Of Glory". It of course was great, but then the show went down fast. Host Selena Gomez, wearing not much, did some lame jokes about Canada and the crowd waited till Bieber won an award. Hold on - Surprise he did. Even more a surprise, he tired with Drake, who, guess what, he was also there! Wow this is exciting.

Lady Gaga MMVA Edge of Glory 06191 Lady Gaga: Wins International Video of the Year Award at MMVA

Blah blah blah a hour or so goes by, not much happens that I remember. They announce that Gaga is closing the show, great now I have to stay up. Just like the Bieber surprise, Lady Gaga wins both the awards she is up for, good thing she showed up.
10:50 Gaga takes the stage to Born This Way, being unzipped out what looked like a clear travel bag, she appears to be dress like a bird with teal hair, only to reveal that teal hair is not just a wig on her head.
Then ended the song by taking a  shower in chocolate or mud or something.
10:59 the Show Ends, and it can't be soon enough.
Yeah that's right, its green
The End Monsters


Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Edge Of Glory, is it really?

What do I think is the best song on Lady Gaga's Born This Way CD ? - This one!
What is dullest video Lady Gaga has made so far? - This one!
You can imagine my disappointment not only when for some unknown reason CTV decided to go to a commercial break in the middle of showing this video.
Then imagine it when I finally saw the whole video.
Compared to other epic Lady Gaga videos, this one is just average. Shame because I love this song.

Set in what seems to be a NYC street backdrop, or what I am guessing is some film lot somewhere LA. Gaga dances, climbs fire escapes and sits on apartment stairs in front of Clarence Clemons (sad that was filmed before his unfortunate stroke this past weekend) The sax sole is one of the best parts of this song and we really don't even see him at all.
Gaga's outfits - average.  There are no "acting" breaks in the middle of the video, just the song, as it is on the CD. No crazy plots that you need to figure out. There was nothing interesting about this video.

I think I am going to chalk it up too her just finishing her tour and promotion for Born This Way. I just will expect more for the next video.
But on a bright note, Madonna is going back to the studio. This can only mean that she will tour again soon. I can hope.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Arnold's Son?

Can someone explain to me why it took 13 years to figure out this was Arnold's kid?
The baby mother and former housekeeper did an interview with HELLO this week and, after 13 years Maria Shriver asked if Arnold was the father of her son.
Look at this kid. It took 13 years to figure that out! Are you kidding me, they look like identical.
Also,and maybe its just me, but I think even the mother kinda looks like Arnold.

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Muma the Puma the beginning.





On Friday, a co-worker of mine emailed me to let me know that one of my twitter posts was published in Toronto's Metro newspaper. I ran downstairs to grab a copy. To my surprise on page 33, my mumathepuma tweet was there! I was so happy you would have thought I was getting a shout out from the New York Times!
Is it sad that made my day, no, maybe sad that it may make my month, but I don't care.
Muma the Puma is not stopping now.

NKOTBSB - Really No Joke

This past Thursday I went to the New Kids On The Block / Backstreet Boys (NKOTBSB) show at the Air Canada Centre. Yes me Lori Muma at NKOTBSB. I can't believe it either. Duran Duran was my "boy" band as a girl growing up. Only they were grown men at the time who played their own instruments and wrote their own songs, but I'm going off topic.
First off I need to thank my friend Jillian S for inviting me to this. To say I am not a fan of these bands is an understatement. So my expectation's was really really low.

It started with graphics introducing the band. We saw various ways to spell out NKOTBSB. I believe a "B' is missing, but that would be too long to fist pump too. Then we saw pictures of the guys with there names behind them. This was 10 minutes of nothing, but to determine what boy got the loudest screams from the women. Then all 9 appear on the stage doing a take on Coldplay's Viva La Vida. So far I'm not impressed.

As the show continued, I kept thinking of an episode of The Simpsons I saw, with Mick Jagger at Rock Camp going  "no matter what, wherever you are ,say its the wildest town ever to play"  Between the 9 of them, they must have said "Toronto is the best, Toronto,we love you. Toronto, Toronto...." at least 150 times in a 2 hour show. Yeah I get it. I know where I am. Thanks.

New Kids would play a song, then BSB would sing a song. Women would scream like 13 year old girls again. That is how it went. A nice man in the seat in front of us, gave me a Häagen-Dazs, so that was a highlight. They sang songs I didn't know, they sang other people's songs that pissed me off  and wore either all white outfits or bedazzled basketball Jerseys. I would upload some of these gems of pictures, but they keep crashing my computer. Fitting

They took time to introduce themselves (??) , all 9 of then and that took 15 min, they brought up something about Toronto (again) and the confetti flew and it was over.

Did I hate it? No, the stage was nice, the sound was clear, they loved Toronto. I love confetti and anything bedazzled.
I'm I downloading there music - no chance in hell.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Strangest Pictures of the Day

If pictures tell 1000 words, I would love to know if they even know 1000 words.

Snooki in Italy. The bag, the boots, the neck brace


They discuss plans for the White House, as they eat pizza and what looks like many bottles of water

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Did Lady Gaga go to far?- The Edge Of Glory

Last week was the American Idol Finale. My mom was talking to me about it on the weekend and thought that Lady Gaga's  performance was a "bit much" I didn't know what she meant by this. So I asked her. She goes "Lori, children are watching that show. She was not appropriate at all. Rolling around on that cliff." I think I had missed something. I watched it, but it totally went over my head. Even now when I see it, I don't think it is that bad.
Oh well I like it, and I didn't think of the poor children.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Hangover Part 2 - My review

Tonight I went to see the sequel to the Hangover. the crazy named - Hangover Part 2. Now very few times is a sequel better then the original. Superman 2, Empire Strikes Back,Terminator 2, even Shrek 2 all good examples. But mostly you get disasters like Sex and City 2 or Speed 2. Now this one falls somewhere in the middle. It's OK. Nothing great, but nothing really bad.
It is basically the same story from the last on, except this on is set in Bangkok, how exotic. I think they should have taken a lesson from SATC 2, just because you can film overseas, doesn't mean you have too.
When I say it is the say story, I mean it. Right down to the pictures during the end credits. The "wolf pack" get so messed up they can't remember what happened that night. They can't find Allen's future brother in law. Bangkok has him, seems to be said over and over again. Will they find him? What do you think. Will they have experienced lots of crazy things along the way? What do you think Will there be a sub plot involving a trany Thai stripper? What do you think.
Will everything work out in the end. Yeah, what do you think.
Will I run back and see this movie again? What do you think.
What did I like about this movie? Bradley Cooper's blue eyes and he wears the whitest shirt ever. Go just for him. That is really why I did.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trailer

What is the feel good movie to see over Christmas? The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo of course.
For the 5 or so people who have not read the book yet. This Christmas brings the American movie version, directed by David Fincher, stars Daniel Craig, Stellan Skarsgaard, Robin Wright, Christopher Plummer and Joely Richardson.
The girl is played by Rooney Mara, never heard of her. She was the girl who dumps Mark Zuckerberg, in the beginning of The Social Network.
This trailer is so good. It makes me what to see this movie as soon as it come,out, even thou I already know what happens.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

American Idol The Finale

Oprah was not the only show to end on May 25th. American Idol was going to pick the winner tonight. Country singer Lauren or County" I don't remember his name" guy. Either way a country singer was going to win.
I am not a fan of country music, so what would get me to watch this show. Three things.
1) What is J.Lo wearing?
2) The Musical Guests
3) Announce the winner in the first 5 min of the show, so I can watch something else.

Guaranteed the third is not going to happen. For number 1, it was a gold sparkle jumpsuit, that only Jennifer Lopez could pull off.
Now on with the Musical Guests! They always bring out the big performances for the final. Tonight was no exception.
Judas Priest playing with James the rocker guy who got voted a few weeks ago.
The ladies who didn't make to the final 2 doing a Beyonce greatest hits medley. Surprise guess who shows up on stage - Beyonce!
Tony Bennett with AI Hailey, then all the way from Celebrity Apprentice Little Jon and TLC, no idea why, but whatever.
Tim McGraw and the country guy. AI is moving these musical acts faster then the Grammys.
Wait now it is the Salsa King himself - Marc Anthony. J.Lo. is not one of the backup dancers, she is the dancer in a white dress that dances around him. What a couple.
Like the ladies,it was time for the men to sing a medley of Tom Jones songs, and guess who appears? Carlton from the Fresh Prince. No - Tom Jones.
Finally its time for Lady Gaga. FINALLY. She sings The Edge of Glory and it has a sax solo worthy of the Sexy Sax Man himself. If you have not see that yet, check my blog. This is my new song. I love it
AI winner Carrie Underwood sings with most likely this years winner, Lauren, proving that 2 people can sound identical. In a few months, they will look identical as well.
Not be out done by Gaga, Beyonce is back. She sang something dramatic and used her vocal range. Don't remember the name of the song, but at least it was live.
Lets save the best for last. Bono and The Edge performing a song from the Broadway show that nobody will see, Spiderman Turn off the Dark., Gaga and them were the main reason why I watched tonight. I can't wait to see them again in July. I loved it, of course.
Steven Tyler sings Dream On, pretty good way to end the show, oh wait we still have to see what country singer won.

THE COUNTRY GUY, are you f'ing kidding me.
Goodnight, I am going to listen The Edge of Glory again.

Goodbye Oprah.

First I would like to the thank the dozen or so people who asked me this week if I would be ok. Yes I will be fine. She has a whole network after all.
As it turns out, I had to have a plumber come to my condo at the exact same time as the Oprah Finale, so I was able to watch it live at 4pm. Oprah would say that my washing machine must have broke for that reason.
There was only one guest big enough to have on the last Oprah show - Oprah! Looking great in a pink dress she addressed the viewers with her words of wisdom from the last 25 years. I was hoping for a final book club selection, but no luck. I guess I will have to try and figure out want to pick for my summer read now.
It was a nice way to end the show, nothing to flashy or over the top. That was done on Monday and Tuesday.
At the end she gave out her email, a promised to write back. You so know I am going to send an email to see if I get a response.
Then she walked out throught that back of the studio, thanked and hugged her staff ,picked up her dog and that was it.
Done

THE OFFICIAL "SOMEDAY" FRAGRANCE/PERFUME BY JUSTIN BIEBER COMMERCIAL

Yes everyone, its true. Not only can you buy Bieber nail polish, ladies you can buy is perfume for "women" Has this gone a little too far? Maybe. I am just curious what it smells like.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Oprah's Last Week Show 2

Part two of the Oprah All Star Tribute. Within 5 minutes we saw Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Jada Smith, Michael Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Stevie Wonder, whew. All paying tribute to the O herself. I sort  of wished she had changed her dress for the 2nd part.  At least this is better then that out of control Over the Rainbow montage from yesterday's show.

Now Jerry Seinfeld is paying his tribute, in a tux no less. She seems surprised to see him, even thou he was sitting 10 feet from her.
Next  up Simon Cowell introducing Rosie O'Donnell and her Broadway song tribute, with Dr. Phil, Dr Oz, and Nate Burkas. Again Oprah is shocked to see these people. They were sitting in the audience for show, how shocked can she be?
Queen Latifah is back to introduce Oprah's best friend Gayle King and Maria Shriver. We learn that 64 688 kids went to school because of her. This was the first part of these shows that was more then just some song number. A proper way to show the power of O.
Maya Angelou and Alica Keys say a poem and sing a song. Oprah is still shocked.
She is even more shocked when Stedman comes on the stage. He talks about she brings her own lunch to work! Then he introduces The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin for her 20 +min rendition of Amazing Grace.
She stretched out words so long, you forgot what the word was to begin with.

The last surpised of the show - Usher. He sang, while Aretha was still finishing up her song from 20 min ago

Then that was it, only 1 show left.

Gaga eats paper

Watching this I was reminded of another famous performer that appeared on Letterman.  I am just glad the album is good, so when she startes eating paper at the 13 min mark I can forgive her.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Oprah's Last Week Show 1

This is a very sad week for me. Oprah only has 3 shows left! What am I going to do? Other then watch her OWN network. Really what am I going to do?
Today is the 1st part of the 3 day spectacular, I wrote about it when it was being filmed, now I can actually see it. Thanks for time shifter, I can see it 2pm.

Ok I will admit this Part 1 of the tribute show was a little cheesy. I find it hard to believe that Oprah had zero idea that any of these famous guests were going to be appearing. She had no idea about Tom Hanks, Tom Curise. Ok
Now we have the kid from America's got Talent singing in red shoes like the Wizard of Oz, then Josh Groban & Patti Labelle singing Over the Rainbow?  I never thought that I would be hoping for Tom Crusie to start couch jumping.
Just when I think, turn that the channel so this doesn't scar you, Tom Hanks introduces a mother of 4 from NYC. Yes only Madonna can save this. Looking fabulous,she gave a lovely speech about how great Oprah is, that she has inspired her to continue he fight with her school for girls in Africa. I not that going to comment on that.

Now its time for a segment on kids that love Oprah and how she has taught them to be better people. This is a perfect way to introduce Beyonce and her song, Rule the World (Girls). See my last post on that song. Beyonce starts handing out diplomas to her women dancers,  funny because I don't think Beyonce has any diplomas. She dances,jumps around, flips her hair, and gets the audience to hold up lights. Yeah I'm hoping Madonna comes back too.

Blah blah stuff about books, Oprah trees, kids reading. I'm wondering where is this show going..

Now two great actress's take the stage Queen Latifah, Halle Berry and Katie Holmes. Yes I said 2.
More stuff about how women have changed the world, I guess Beyonce didn't cover that off already.

Now its Tom and Katie, they introduce Rascal Flatts. What??? Rascal Flatts. They sing a song that has nothing to do with helping women or Oprah.

Then its over,I have to wait till tomorrow for part 2 of the Oprah Tribute.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

I don't want to run this world Beyoncé

Oh Beyonce.
Last week, taking a cue from Jennifer Lopez, debuted your new video for the song Run The World (Girls) on American Idol.
This is supposed to be the "song of the summer." Well then this summer is going to a bad one.
Not only is the song annoying, the video is worse.
The song is called Run This World (Girls). Well after watching the video, apparently you have to wear little, dance like you have some sort of  medical conditional and must be under the age of 30. No thanks
Bad choreography, bad costumes and a plot that makes zero sense.
What has happened to the great Beyonce?  I can only hope her next single is better.
On a positve note to end with, she looks great.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Oprah's Farewell Spectacular Preview Part 2

This show is the one that airs on Tuesday the 24th. Both shows are said to be a huge tribute to how wonderful Oprah is, so I can't wait to see these.
Who can she get out for the this show.
Michael Jordan
Will and Jada Smith, sans the "kids", like Tom & Katie, they go everywhere together.
Jamie Foxx
Stevie Wonder
Jerry Seinfeld
Simon Cowell
Rosie O'Donnell
Dr. Oz
Dr. Phil
Nate Berkus
Queen Latifah
Tyler Perry
Maya Angelou
Kristin Chenoweth
Alicia Keys (Yeah Judy)
Maria Shriver, wonder what has been going on with her?
Gayle King, duh that was a no brainer

How are they going to fit all these people in the hour?

Oprah's Farewell Spectacular Preview

If people thought that I was crazy for the Royal Wedding, wait till May 23,24, and 25th.
Tonight Oprah is filming these final 3 shows at the United Centre. For some reason I am not at any of these shows, however the highlights of guest  already being reported are:

MADONNA, nothing really matters after that.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Tom Hanks
Beyonce
Josh Groban
Diane Sawyer
Halle Berry
Rascal Flatts (I don't get it either)
and a bunch of other stuff, books, trees and charity work, blah  blah blah
and that is just the 1st show! I can't wait till next week.  I'm happy Monday is a holiday

Sunday, May 15, 2011

I don't want to be this woman

As most people know, there is nothing I love more then a romantic comedy. (that's me rolling my eyes back). I especially love the ones were a mid 30 + women, who is beautiful, successful, great job,and lives in a penthouse condo, that in reality would be something a multi millionaire would live in is SO unhappy.
She is either struggling to find  Mr. Right or due to her clock ticking away, a baby. Yes you can see how these become for someone like myself, the feel - good movies of the year.

On this rainy weekend I decided to watch on of these fine movies.
None was more uplifting then "The Switch", about a successful women who can't find the one, so she throws a " Donor Party" so everyone can meet the guy who has volunteered for money to donate a little something so this poor poor 30 something woman can have a baby. What a beautiful story. The Switch happens when Jason Batmen's character gets drunk and you know "Switches" the container, if you get what I'm saying. This is where the fun begins. Fast forward 7 years, (and everyone looks and dresses the same) will Jennifer Aniston make the connection that her son looks just like her best friend? We only have an 1 hour left in this movie to find out.

What was worse was that I actually found myself hoping it worked out?  I have never enjoyed these types of movies before so you can guess my disgusted in myself that I was feeling this. I am happy to say that it  works out for these two fine people. In the end they have this wonderful family and everything is just perfect as it should be.
I on the other hand wanted to pretend that I didn't like this movie, and went back to watching reruns of The Office, just as it should be.

Also when I say I don't want to that woman, I mean the one who likes these movies, it has nothing to do with Jennifer Anstion, sorry to some of my friends who were hoping that is what I meant.

The Ambiguously Gay Duo Live

I have not been a fan of SNL this year for the most part, but last nights show had a skit that was a pleasant surprise.  With Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell (who are usually the voices of Ace and Gary), Ed Helms, Jimmy Fallon and Jon Hamm, SNL needs to make this into a movie now!



Thursday, May 12, 2011

Possible Weekend Look


What is not to love about this! I just need to find the wig. Lady Gaga does it again.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

What the hell is Bison Vodka



 Many people have heard me talk about Bison Vodka and my love for it! My friend Stacey told about Ĺ»ubrĂłwka Vodka that you mix with apple juice. I figured it would be good. I was wrong, its amazing
What makes this vodka different, then others? A blade of buffalo grass is placed in each bottle of Żubrówka. Rumour has it, that the "things" can happen if you eat the blade of grass, and I'll leave it at that.
It's about $25 at the LCBO and is just in time for the summer.
Get it!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Does Lady Gaga's Lip Sync?

I wonder who she is referring too?
This is why everyone should see Gaga live at least once.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Crack May be Whack

As news broke today that the Queen of Crazy Divas, Whitney Houston was back in rehab I couldn't help but remember her fantastic 2002 interview with Diane Sawyer.

I have always considered this interview the gold standard of celebrity train wreck interviews. Before Charlie's Duh Winning, there was Whitney's "Crack is Whack."
For me though that was not the high point, excuse the pun part of the interview. The part were she brings out her Bi-Polar husband and talks about her Rock and Roll life while sliding off the couch the highlight for me.

Now look I have always been a fan of Whitney. I remember my Uncle and Aunt taking me to see her at the CNE Grandstand in Toronto as a kid. To date myself "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was her big hit. Yes that was a long time ago.

I can't wait for your post rehab interview Whitney!

(Randy this one is for you!)

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Only 13 shows left.

The preview for the final 13 shows have started, and so have my tears.
Who will tell me what books to read?
Who will tell me what experts I should listen to?


Thursday, May 5, 2011

Lady Gaga's - Judas, My Review

What happens when Sons of Anarchy meets Lady Gaga. You get the video for Judas. Where guns shoot red lipstick instend of bullets.
I have to admit I like this song better then Born This Way. Coming in at only 5:35 min it is one of Gaga's shortest videos.
Take note Britney, Gaga dances!
This song has been full of controversy for its religious images, but just like with any Madonna video's, I could care less.

Gaga has another hit on her hands, and I bet the song she will sing at this years MMVA's
Really did anyone think that I would not this song? I didn't think so

Monday, May 2, 2011

Funny Story, I think anyways

Last night we all heard the news about Osama bin Laden. Unfortunately I had to hear about it right as they we going announce who was voted off Celebrity Apprentice,  but I will talk about that later. This is a funny story, I think, that I had to share.
Last night I was on the phone discussing this major world event with someone who will remain nameless. I started telling the story of how he was caught at his mansion in Pakistan. I never thought anyone would believe it because it was so ridiculous.
Osama was sitting in a room drinking a cup of tea and watching like everyone else in the world, the Royal Wedding. (Ok most people would start laughing, so I thought) He didn't know the Navy Seals knew about his soft spot for the British Royal Family or that they were staking him out while he watched the service on his satellite feed.
The only question my friend asked "But Lori he was killed on a Sat?" My answer "Yes but with the time difference it was Sat in Pakistan."
Then right at the point where William and Catherine were about to kiss on the balcony, out popped the Navy Seals, pointed the gun at him and said "Kiss this Osama!"
My friend goes "Really? How do you know all that? Was than in Obama's speech?"
Now I am not sure what was funnier, the fact that I was able to say this story without laughing or that the person I was talking to totally believed me. I  had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard.

President Obama at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner

I am not sure what is better. The jokes or Donald Trump' face. He doesn't ever crack an expression. He just sits and stares with disgust.
I wish Canada's politician's could be as interesting.
This was done the day before the big announcement about Osama, and President Obama is very funny, not as funny as Donald's death stars, but close.



Sunday, May 1, 2011

"The Queen"

For the past week I have become addicted to the whole Royal Wedding event and everything about the British Royal Family. I partly blame my Grandma for this. One of her personal favorites is Queen Elizabeth. So I was doing some reading on her and discovered what her actual title is.  I can understand why she just goes by The Queen, this would make for a very long resume.


"Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith, Duchess of Edinburgh, Countess of Merioneth, Baroness Greenwich, Duke of Lancaster, Lord of Mann, Duke of Normandy, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Garter, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Sovereign of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order, Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order, Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Sovereign of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Sovereign of the Order of British India, Sovereign of the Indian Order of Merit, Sovereign of the Order of Burma, Sovereign of the Royal Order of Victoria and Albert, Sovereign of the Royal Family Order of King Edward VII, Sovereign of the Order of Merit, Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour, Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order, Sovereign of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem."

Friday, April 29, 2011

The Hats

One of the reasons that I was looking forward to this wedding, was for the hats. This is why I wanted to make sure I was up way before the actual ceremony. Here are some of my personal favorites from the day.


I have just found my summer hats
I was having problems with my TV reception.

VICTORIA BECKHAM AND DAVID BECKHAM    photo | David Beckham, Victoria Beckham
"I could poke your eyes out, if you look another woman"

I wanted to make sure I matched


I love BLUE

I have always wanted to wear a big orange flower on my head

The other Royal Couple


Around 4:20am the other royal couple arrived at the wedding.
Victoria and David Beckham hardly blended in with the other guests.
Victoria who is never photographed pregnant is wearing a dress that she designed and hat that could be used as a weapon. How is this hat staying on? I have no idea, but it looks amazing.
David, my favorite looks incredible! I don't know who is wearing and I don't care. WOW

Stylish: Victoria and David Beckham arrive for the Royal Wedding today. Victoria wore a dress of her own design while David looked sharp in a Ralph Lauren suit
"My hat is glued to my head."

Its Royal Wedding Day!

Today is the Royal Wedding of William and Catherine. As I have learned, beside my grandma most people I know have little interest in this. I, on the other hand was up at 3:15 am to start watching. I love this stuff.

So far it was announced that they would be known as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Will Sarah Burton design the "Dress" Someone who looked like her was seen sneaking into the Middleton's hotel?

"Who is this?"
What tiara will Catherine wear? I just listed to a 15 min debate over this topic. Will it be the Russian one the Queen wore,or the one from Diana's family, or the horror will she just wear flowers on her head? We don't know yet.
Worse it now looks overcast and it is still 1 1/2 away.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

I was having a bad day

Then I saw this on one of my friends FB page, even if its from a few years ago.
Just another reason why I love the Divas

"Lady Gaga is a Star."

I love this clip of Lady Gaga's HBO concert on May 7th, but I what I love the most is her outfit and hair. I think I may wear that out this Friday night. Look out people!
Now seriously, she says that she is the same person. Really she walks down the street in that outfit? Yeah she probably would. She doesn't want an elevator in her walk up apartment. In those shoes Gaga you need an elevator.

This prayer clip does remind me of a scene from Madonna's "I'm Going To Tell You A Secret", but having seen this show twice I can't wait to see the HBO special.


Friday, April 22, 2011

What every Good Friday needs.

By now most people know, I am not a huge fan of those viral videos that are all over You Tube. I find very few of them actually funny. Then my friend Dave T sent me this little gem a few weeks ago.
Probably by now most people have seen this, but just in case here it is.

Happy Good Friday, and really who doesn't like a little George Michael


Wednesday, April 20, 2011

No Fist Pumps in Florence

The cast of the Jersey Shore is about to take their $100,000 each per episode to film Season 4 in Florence Italy. However the rules in Florence are very different then the Jersey Shore.
According to the Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera the rules are:

-- The cast will not be filmed in bars and clubs that serve alcohol.
 
-- The cast will not be filmed drinking in public.

-- The show will not be filmed to promote Florence as a drinking town.

-- The show should be filmed in a manner to promote Italy (not Americans visiting Italy) and feature it’s culture and good food.

-- They have banned the show from filming in the city’s historic buildings.

Ok so  the season will be about GTL literally, and be 15 min long. This is going to the Ronnie and Sammie fighting / making up show.

Fist pumps will be scarce in Italy.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

What's Nick Cage been up to?


   As most heard of the weekend, Nicolas Cage, the star of such movie hits as Moonstruck, The Rock,Con Air,City of Angles, Kick Ass, G-Force and of course Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider 2 was arrested Saturday morning in New Orleans for domestic violence. Now what makes this arrest strange.

The fact that he jumped into a taxi to get away from the police. -NO
The fact the he dared the police to arrest him - NO (They did)
The fact that Dog the Bounty bailed him out of jail for $11,000 - NO

It is that crazy mugshot! I mean was the flash to bright? Was he asleep? Meditating perhaps? Did he know he was getting a mug shot done? His eyes are not even open, what kind of mugshot is this.
This is a bad of his last dozen movies. At least try and look a little interested Nick Cage

Biography's are so last year

Who needs to write a story about themselves, it seems that this year celebrities want to teach us how to cook like them. On a recent trip to Indigo, I was surprised to see these four new releases on the new release cookbook table. I was intrigued by all of them, as they all said the same things. Delicious ,easy recipes,that promise time with family and friends.

Gwyneth's is called "My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & Togetherness" 
I have no idea what type of food she is cooking, but I'm going to guess the portions size will be very small.

Sheryl's is called  "If It Makes You Healthy: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Seasons ."
Oh A cute word play on one of her songs, how original. Again no idea what type of food, but it will be healthy.

Alicia's is called " The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet" Lose weight, feel great and save the planet. Wow that is a lot to promise for a cookbook.

Eva's is called "Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends"  As long as that kitchen doesn't include an ex-husband, then all good. These are her favorite Mexican recipes that she says she eats.

Now are any of these books any good? Who knows, who cares. They do have stylish food and perfectly photoshop pictures of the authors. What more do you need.


My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & TogethernessIf It Makes You Healthy: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Seasons


The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the PlanetEva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends




Oh Mariah Part 2



Oh Mariah, NO. I thought your cover for Life & Style last week was bad. Please have these twins soon, so we don't have to see this anymore.
Sometimes pictures are just meant for you to see, this is one of those times.

Also at least L&S gave you the full cover, OK was "How about half?"
Plus the headline "I wish my babies would get off my bladder!" Huh,  that is what you wish?
I wish I didn't see this.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Unbelievable David Beckham

Yes he is Unbelievable! This just proves it again.
And before anyone asks, I really don't care what his voice sounds like. Really, does not matter at all to me.
This is real by the way, no fancy special editing here. Just Becks, the sand, 3 balls and no shoes. Amazing.

Monday, April 11, 2011

$700 Million

$700 million! That is what it took for U2 to break the Rolling Stones record for the highest grossing tour of all time. Now everyone who knows this my favorite band, and I went to both nights at the Rogers Centre in Toronto back in September 09, along with the upcoming show in July.
This show is worth every penny. If you have a chance GO, trust me.
Here are some pictures I took from the show.






Sunday, April 10, 2011

Oh Mariah



 
I bought the issue. I read the article. I saw the pictures. Trust me the cover was the best one.
Really Mariah, Life & Style?? This was the magazine that you wanted to sell these picture's too. REALLY?? I find that so strange.

Demi was on Vanity Fair, Britney was on Harper's Bazaar, even Christina Aguilera was on Marie Claire.
For some reason I bet that once the twins are born, Mariah, Nick and kids will be pitching a Ryan Seacrest produced reality show for E!

Happy Sunday





It is a rainy Sunday afternoon and I thought this photo could lighten up the day.
I love that stylish white suite The Hoff is wearing. 
Russell remember your taken already.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Britney Spears - Till The World Ends

Britney released her 2nd video from Femme Fatal. "Till The Words Ends" is set in the future - Dec 21 2012. Yes just a whole year and a half away.  It looks like  leather, ripped clothing and not bathing is what we have to look forward to.
Where does Britney go as the world is about to end? A sewer of course!  Only this one looks like an abandon building, with lights, chairs, a DJ and a complete sprinkler system.
Look if the world is about to end, I don't know how much dancing I am going to want to do, but that's just me.
Speaking of dancing.  Everyone knows that Brits vocals are less then impressive, but she usually dances up a choreographed storm. Right?
Well not so much anymore. She stands around the dancers and kind of jumps a bit, she moves her shoulders & neck alot. Flips her hair enough Willow Smith would be jealous, but that is about it.

In case you can't make it through the 4 minutes , the world doesn't end and Britney and her dances can crawl out the cleanest sewer to live another day. Wonderful.




Monday, April 4, 2011

Don't take Meat Loaf's Yellow Paint

I had to stop Meat Loaf from ripping Gary Busey's head off  - literally!" Mark McGrath

For those of you who are not watching this season Celebrity Apprentice, you need to start. Last night was one of the best episodes yet. The men's team, Backbone had to create art to sell in a gallery for charity. They went to Michael's to buy the supplies and when they came back to the studio to work.Only Meat Loaf could not find his bag of yellow paint, brushes and sponges. After that all hell broke loose. Maybe he was just passionate for the children's charity or not being able to create his basketball art.
Whatever the reason Meat's art supplies were found and Gary did not steal it from him.


Sunday, April 3, 2011

Stephen Colbert & Jimmy Fallon sing "Friday"

Rebecca Black's "Friday" song has been called among other things, the worst song ever recorded. The video has been seen on You Tube over 80 million times. This week Jimmy Fallon and his best for 6 months Stephen Colbert had a bet going. If Jimmy raised $26,000 by Friday, Stephen would come on his show and sing the song.
This shows you, if you get the right people even the worst song ever can become a hit. I had no idea he could sing that good. I have been singing this all weekend.

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Stephen Colbert Sings 'Friday' with The Roots (4/1/11) - Video - NBC.com

Please Stop the Sci -Fi Video's

Lately I have been seeing a trend in music video's, especially ones by female singers. They are all set in outer space! Look I enjoy a bit of sci-fiction every now in then, but in the last month alone we have see Lady Gaga's - Born this Way, Rihanna's - Who's that Chick and Britney Spears - Hold it Against Me. (She must love the outer space theme, Oops I Did It Again was also set in space.)
So of course it is time for Katy Perry to jump on this bandwagon with new single featuring Kayne West - ET.
With a title like that it had to be set in space.
The song is OK, I think it sounds at times like "All the Things She Said" by tatu from a few years back. I am not sure why Kayne got involved,since he doesn't do much in the song.



Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Happy Birthday Celine Dion

Today is national treasure Celine Dion's 43rd birthday. After watching her documentary "Through the Eyes of the World" I realized how talented she is. For years my friend Jillian as always defended her passionately not matter what anyone said.
Happy Birthday Celine! You are amazing!


Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Britney Spears - "Hold It Against Me" Ok we will

The Queen of Lip -Syncing is back with her 7th CD. Today on GMA she performed "live", but nothing about it was really live. including being pre-taped on the weekend.
I think Britney is finally embracing that fact that she doesn't even try to sing. Her mic is a tiny  little headset that you can hardly see. You only realize that it is on at the very end when she thanks the crowd.
Now where Britney lacks any sort of vocals, she usually made up for it with her choreographed dance routines. I say usually. At times watching this she looks like she has now idea what she should be doing.
She does love sitting, wind machines, moving her head and walking on the spot.
I really hope she gets these routines down for her summer tour. She will be coming to the ACC Aug 13th, the last stop on the tour with Enrique Iglesias as the opening act. I can only image a Hero duet.

Monday, March 28, 2011

The Juno's -My Review

Last night was the 2011 Juno Awards, Canada's Grammys. It was supposed to be a big deal because
1) it was the 40th year and 2) is was back in Toronto.
I will be honest, this is an award show that I really never watch or care much about. If I am going to watch a Canadian award show, it will be the MMVA's in the summer.

One hour in to this "show" I realized why I don't watch. I will start with the positive. The host Drake. He was pretty good, I didn't really laugh, but he made the best of his hosting duties. Shania Twain telling the crowd that she loves Canada's bushes. You know a show is not going well, when that is best line of the night

Ok now on to the worst. I'm not even sure where to start. So here is my top 5 list.

5) Every single person who took the stage kissing Neil Young's ass. I understand he is a legend, but I also don't think he cares that Down with Webster is so honoured to be in the same room as him.

4) The performances (exception Arcade Fire) When Sarah McLachlan is your big heavyweight performer, we are in trouble.

3) The pre-show number with Danny Fernandes and Shawn Desman that turned into the lamest flash mob I have ever seen. I swear at one point some of the dances broke out into the chicken dance. Although it made me forget how bad the song was.

2) The clothes. I know this is a music show, but I see better clothes at the Eaton Centre on a Sunday afternoon.

1) Everything about the Etalk Pre-show.
The dumb questions.
Q"Are you happy to be back in Canada."
A "Don't you love the fans in Toronto?"
Q To Bryan Adams "Hey your going to be a dad!  I have twin boys!!"

Could it get worse, yes it could. Ben Mulroney actually doing a Zoolander Walk Off with some poor guy who just wanted to answer a question. Then pushing poor Sarah Mclachlan out of the way, before asking her who won.
 I was never so happy to see 9pm come so I could turn on Celebrity Apprentice.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

The Voice - Why?

It was just a few weeks ago I sitting home thinking. "We really need more reality TV shows for singers who have a dream." So far we only have American Idol, America's Got Talent, The Sing Off with Nick Lachey. (remember that, no, nobody does), The Singing Bee, Don't Forget the Lyrics and the much hyped The X - Factor with Simon Cowell. How many undiscovered singers are in America? It seems like lots because now we have another show - The Voice

They claim this show is totally different then any other singing show on TV now (ie American Idol).On this show the judges sit with there back's to the contestants. Wow.  Lets see what else is different.

American Idol          The Voice
Ryan Seacrest          Carson Daly
       Jennifer Lopez          Christina Aguilera
Steven Tyler             Adam Levine
 Randy Jackson         Cee Lo Green
                                Blake Shelton
Wait they have a 4th judge, and he is a country music singer, so it is different!
Can't wait until April 26th for this one.

Dating Advice Tip #6

This is a very simple piece of advice.
Don't ever trust a guy who wears a beret.
Unless its October 31st or part of some military outfit, if I guy shows up wearing a beret, walk away immediately.





Thursday, March 17, 2011

Toronto is Duh! WINNING!

In case you have not heard yet, Charlie Sheen is bringing his"My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option Show" to Toronto.
The show will take place at Massy Hall on April 14th.
My biggest question. What is Charlie Sheen going to do? Talk, do a comedy routine, play an instrument? Who knows,but he is charging $100 per ticket for it.
He has said his live show "is where you will hear the real story from the Warlock."

Bring it.
Charlie Sheen Tickets
Guess I’m just that goddamn bitchin’.
                                           

Worst Video Ever?

Over the years I have seen some really bad video's, but this may one of the worst.
Ke$ha has been know for her train wreck video's before, however this may just ruin what is left of her career.
Never mind about poor James "Dawson Creek" Van de Beek. He must fire his agent (if he even has one) immediately.

This jem begins with Ke$ha talking to unicorn people, yes unicorn people about something that makes no sense.  If you can manage to get to the 2:40 mark, look out for some of the best dialogue ever. Then if you have ever said,"I wish I could find guns that shoot rainbows." Your wish comes true.

Then ending is especially memorable, although if you are a James Van de Beek fan you may not be impressed

The song is called Blow, like Ke$ha career.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor ft. Pitbull

Count the product placements in this video. That is a game I like to play instead of listening to this song. Anyways.
J.Lo is back, and I for one have missed her.
Yes she looks better then ever before, but is this song any good?  Not really. It just confirms that if it has  Pitbull in the song, I'm not really going to like it.
She has like 10 outfit changes, dances up a storm ,fist pumps, poses for the camera, and sings(?)
Pitbull mumbles something, trying his best to get this song on Jersey Shore. I have no idea what he is doing in this song.


Thanks to this video debut on American Idol it went right to #1 on itunes. That says loads about the power of AI. J. Lo will be "performing" this song on American Idol in the next few weeks. I can't wait.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Things That Annoy Me Part 1

Over this past weekend I was thinking of things that annoy me. Mainly words or phrases that really get under my skin. Maybe it was because of the whole Charlie Sheen Duh!Winning stuff I don't know, but here is my top 5 list, in no order.

1) When people write "Cheers" at the end of emails. Why do they do this? They never say that when speaking to me in person.  So why in emails? Just say thanks and end it. Also write in huge font, and  you annoy me more then you know.

2) The term "BFF".  Are these people 4? If you want to use it as a nickname for 1 really good friend fine,go ahead, but don't call ever person you have ever met your "BFF" because they aren't.
3) What is even worse the BFF, "Besties". Look if you are old enough to get your period, your old enough to know that this word sounds ridiculous when saying it to another adult. What happened to just saying "Hey this is my friend so and so." Is that too hard? You have to use a word that makes you sound like a child?
4) "Yummy Mommy's" I hate this term so much I have no words for it. This is what a grown women who has just had a child wants to called? Really?

5) "Panties" This sounds like a something a dirty old man would say. Just call it underwear, OK. Trust me we know what your talking about.

I have more, I am just really annoyed thinking about the rest.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

The Monster Ball 2011 - My Review


This past Thursday I went to the Lady Gaga Monster Ball Tour at the Air Canada Centre.  I saw her last this past July, so I already knew that I was going to enjoy it.

What I didn't enjoy was the 10:20pm start time, when it was originally supposed to start at 8:50pm. Even worse the waiting that long was having to hear Michael Jackson's greatest hit on constant repeat. No one really needs to hear "Beat It" 4 times, no one.

When the lights went down and she took the stage, it was like I forgot that I had been standing since 8pm. The first part was the same as the last show. Beginning with "Dance In The Dark"

Dance In The Dark

The show really got going by the 3rd song. Her first hit "Just Dance"
Not only was the dancing better then the summer show, so was the sound and some new costumes. Also consider she was running 1 hour and 1/2 late Lady Gaga was really talkative. Including letting us know that she has never lip synced her her life. In her words " I would never be some lazy bitch who would lip sync for 2 hours!" It was clear that she was talking about the Britney's of the world.

Lovegame
GAGA speaks to her Little Monsters
 

Money Honey
Gaga can play the piano with her boot heal, Amazing!

The most talked about part of the evening was Gaga's duet with 10 year old Maria Aragon from Winnipeg. She posted her version of Born This Way on You Tube and was invited to sing in Toronto by Gaga herself.

Gaga & Maria
She was adorable and did a fantastic job singing in front of 15,000+ people.
This lead into the best part of the show. Monster, Teeth and Alejandro. The last song included Gaga crowd surfing during the middle of it. I never saw Madonna do that! It takes a lot to crowd surf in the outfit she had on & covered in fake blood.


Monster


Teeth, I was mad that I forgot to wear this!


This time the show had 2 encores, Bad Romance and Born This Way (the Express Yourself version) Both were amazing, or to quote Charlie Sheen, Epic and totally Bitchin!



Bad Romance, I think the best song of the show

                                                                    
Born This Way





I loved this show, and didn't even realize that it was almost 12:30am by the time it was done. Totally worth the wait, and Gaga lives up the to new Madonna title.
If anyone has a chance to see her GO!

10 / 10!!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Charlie Sheen - WINNING For Men

Who doesn't want a man that is a WINNER! Now your man can smell like Duh! Winning!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Don’t be worried. Celebrate this movement.


That was just one of the now famous Charlie Sheen quotes from the last week.
In honour of his Sheenisms, I have put together some of my favorite quotes so far:

On people criticizing him on Twitter
"It's sad for them. It's like, 'Get a job, anyone?'"
 
On life at his L.A. mansion with two women whom he calls "the goddesses”
"Maybe the three of us will get married. I don't know. I'm gonna say this. It's a polygamy story. All my guy friends are gonna like throw tomatoes at me. It's like an organic union of the hearts."
 
On his affinity for porn stars
"it's exciting ... you already know what you're getting before you meet them. "They're the best at what they do and I'm the best at what I do. And together it's like, it's on. Sorry, Middle America. Yeah, I said it."
 
On why he hires prostitutes
“Who wants to deal with all the small talk and nonsense? And you're paying for something that eliminates that. And I don't know. It makes sense to me. As long as you're not lying to anybody. As long as you're not lying to people, I think whatever you're doing, there's no children involved in, then you're OK. But people are going to judge it, because they're so jealous.

On why he won't  join AA,
“you gotta sit in a room and be all lame. I’m a winner and they look like losers.”

Plus here are some other gems that need no explanation

“Women are not to be hit. They're to be hugged and caressed ... She was attacking me, though, with a small fork — like a cocktail fork. And she had it with her; that was the weird part. What was she doing with, like, a shrimp fork in her purse? She stole it, clearly. From a buffet.”

“That doesn’t matter. That was an old brain. I have a new brain. I have a 10,000-year-old brain and the boogers of a seven-year-old. That’s how I describe myself.”

“I wish people would shift that focus on to themselves and their own family and their own friends and just maybe spend a little more time on their home front. And not some distant planet that is me.”

“[On Two And A Half Men] there’s always, you know, a pee-pee or a butt—you know, pooh-pooh joke or a thing and I’m being like kind right now—in ways that they make you see things or feel imagery that is — that’s just juvenile and gross. And it’s not—I don’t think it comes close to—I think it eclipses some of the stuff I’m doing out there on my most epic nights, you know?”

[After Piers says Sheen's life is "unconventional"] Pretty good word for it. I think it’s just straight-out bitching.”

“You’ve always got to consider the source. You look at some of these retarded zombies, these trolls that roll out of there and heading back for the rock to crawl back under before the sun peeks out—and they’re putting so much stock into the words and the thoughts and, as I have said, the gibberish of fools, and not checking anything with me.”

“In their opinion, in their vast research, pink clouds have to go away. Can’t you spin on a pink cloud your whole life, and just be super bitching and focused?”

Reporter: “Are you clean right now?” Sheen: “Look at me, duh. drug tests don’t lie.” Reporter: “When was the last time you did drugs?” Sheen: “I don’t know. score board doesn’t lie”

“Passion. I think my passion is misinterpreted as anger sometimes. I don’t think people are ready for the message I’m delivering and delivering with a sense of violent love.”

“They’re trying to destroy my family. Defeat is not an option. They picked a fight with a warlock.”

“How do you intend to win the war?” Sheen: “With zeal, focus and violent hatred. You love or hate, you live in the middle you get nothing.”

Reporter: How do you avoid slipping into that again?” Sheen: I won’t do it. I don’t believe if I do something I have to follow a certain path. It was written for normal people. People that don’t have tiger blood and Adonis DNA.

“Come Wednesday morning they will rename it Charlie Brothers and not Warner Brothers. Duh. Winning Guys, IMDB, right there, 62 movies and a ton of success. Come on, bro, I won best picture at 20. I wasn’t even trying. Wasn’t even warm. I have Roman Copola with a script. David Ward with “Major League 3″ God is a Bullet.

" I will even do season 10, but at this point, because of psychological distress, on my god, it’s $3 million an episode. Take it or Leave it. Everybody thinks I should be begging for my job back and everybody else will be begging me for my job back .That’s how I roll. Defeat is not an option."

The babies live with me, they're in the kitchen right now. They run around and they're as fun as you can imagine. They say 'Dada' and run into walls. And Dada is cool, but when they run into walls I say, 'Don't do that, that's retarded.' "

"I'm bi-winning!"

"You borrow my brain for like 5 seconds and be like, Dude! Can't handle it! Unplug this bastard!"

"Duh! Winning!"

"I've exposed people to magic."

"I have a disease? Bullshit! I cured it with my BRAIN!"

"People say, You have to work through your resentments. Yeah, no, I'm going hang on to them and they're going fuel my attack!"

Charlie showing Piers his drug test results. He carries them in his pocket.


Part 2 tomorrow!!