I’m always searching for new, non-mainstream music — and it’s no easy task. While listening to Florence + The Machine on Pandora, I discovered the very gifted Kate Nash. Nash’s lyrics are so literal, I find myself amazed that she gets away with it in such an effortless way. Alright — I just vomited at my music review. Clearly I wasn’t born to write for Rolling Stone. How about this — she’s fucking brilliant (and yes mother, sometimes I curse). Nash was born in Ireland and grew up in London. Her incredible album, Made of Bricks, was number one in the UK and went platinum. I’ve posted two songs below. Foundations was a huge hit, and if you’ve ever been in a failed relationship, I would encourage you to listen to it. It’s a post-breakup-anthem. The second song I posted, Merry Happy, didn’t chart well, though I think it’s one of the strongest songs on the album. Enjoy!
What is Defamation & Why Didn’t Ashton Kutcher Sue?
At the time Star Magazine published their story about how Ashton Kutcher cheated on Demi Moore, Kutcher tweeted that Star Magazine defamed his character and he threatened to sue. This isn’t the first time celebrities have sued or threatened to sue tabloids for defamation of character. So what is defamation, and why doesn’t every celebrity sue?
The first thing to understand about defamation is that celebrities can’t sue anyone who airs their dirty laundry if it’s true. When celebrities and other public figures sue for defamation, they can only win if they prove that the defamatory statement is false.
Oh what’s that you say? What is a defamatory statement? Great question. It is a statement about the celebrity which hurts his reputation. The statement must also be communicated to a person other than the celebrity himself. (So if Star Magazine called Ashton at his house and accused him of cheating, they’d be in the clear — because no one else heard it).
Given the above explanation, it doesn’t seem like it should be so hard for Ashton to prove his case against Star Magazine, right? They published the story — “Ashton Kutcher Caught Cheating…” — to the world and it makes Ashton sound like an unfaithful jerk. And of course it’s false – that Jamie Madrox look-alike would never cheat on G.I. Jane, right?
But there’s one more catch — as a public figure, Ashton must prove that Star Magazine published the statement with full knowledge that the statement was false or with reckless disregard for whether it was true or false. Sure, they probably knew they were lying and they probably do it all the time. But how is Ashton going to prove it in court?
It is hard for him to come up with photos of him NOT kissing girls. He would have to get someone from Star to blow up their own journalistic spot and say, “yeah, I knew it wasn’t true and I wrote it anyway.”
If you’ve been following my analysis, you might have come to one of two conclusions to the title of this post. Either the case is just too hard to win, or Ashton really did cheat and can’t sue a tabloid for reporting the truth. So which one is it? I have no idea, but you’re free to draw your own conclusions.
In closing, I’d like to proclaim that everything I didn’t already know, I learned from The Dishmaster.
Julianne Hough’s Video Banned from CMT — She’s a Stripper Now
Alright, I have to confess. I’ve never really loved Julianne Hough, and I can’t quite put my finger on the reason. Is it because she’s cuter than me and I’m jealous? Perhaps. Or perhaps it’s because she comes off as extremely arrogant. Anyways, she just released a video for her new song, Is That So Wrong, and CMT banned it for being too sexy. I watched the entire video and my problem with it isn’t the sexiness, it’s the ridiculousness. Allow me to explain. Like most videos, Hough starts off wearing a cute dress with her hair blowing in an off-camera fan. After about a minute or so later, things take a turn for the worse. She’s standing around her apartment yearning for something, and then breaks out in ridiculous dance moves that have no place in the video. At one point, she even does a somersault on the bed. Gosh, when I’m at home pining, you know what I do? I run right over to my bed and do a somersault. Did I mention that I also wear cut-off shorts and stick my ass out toward a camera? Man, that Julianne Hough sure is relatable. To watch the video, click the link below.
Sara Corrales is Naked — Best Body Ever
Alright — I confess. I often read Egotastic because I enjoy looking for celebrity cellulite. Unfortunately (or fortunately), they only post the perfect chicks. Because I’m so mentally healthy, I can appreciate a beautiful body just as much as the next chick. I don’t condone paparazzi photos, but since this picture was taken on a magazine shoot, I feel it’s okay to link to. To see the body in question, click the link below. Further Reading: Rachel McAdams’ Ass Defies Gravity — It’s Morning Glorious
Sara Corrales — Naked
Barbara Walters Hates Whoopi Goldberg’s Valley Girl Accent
I like Whoopi Goldberg, but her valley girl impersonation has to go, and I think Barbara Walters agrees. The audience never really laughs, and the rest of the ladies always look uncomfortable. I’m surprised Walters hasn’t put a stop to it, but today’s show exposed a semblance of Walters’ internal monologue, when she jokingly screamed at Whoopi, “you are annoying!” Watch the show below, and go to minute 13 to see the exchange begin.
Tim Gunn on Kim Kardashian’s Looks: “As Soon as She Moves, It’s All Over”
You have to admire the chutzpah of Tim Gunn. The man has no fear, and the vintage interview below is no exception. Joy Behar asked him what he thought of the Kardashian “look,” and he said that their style is “vulgar, cheap, and tawdry.” When Behar said they are “sweet girls,” and they have appeared on her show, Gunn asked how they were dressed. Behar said Kim looked pretty and Tim said, “she’s pretty but she’s a poser. As soon as she moves it’s all over.” I’m not sure what he means exactly, but it sounds pretty funny. Does he mean that her ass is so large, he becomes distracted when she begins to walk? I’m not sure, but I love Tim Gunn more and more every day.
Kendall Jenner and Others — Are Prepubescent Models the New Anorexics?
Kendall Jenner, one of the many Kardashian sisters in the entertainment industry, models clothing, and she’s only fourteen years old. Kris Jenner seems to think it’s fine, probably because she’s a “momager” that pockets ten percent of the proceeds. But should prepubescent girls be modeling clothing? It’s certainly an alternative to having anorexic adults do it. And since the fashion industry is getting pressured to employ bigger models, they decided to employ toddlers instead. Maybe I missed the opportunity to be on the cover of a magazine at the tender age of ten. After all, my legs were pretty thin then. Poor Kendall — it’s all downhill from here.
Why Won’t Winona Ryder Discuss Her Shoplifting Arrest?
Aside from her very interesting experience with Mel Gibson, Winona Ryder’s GQ interview leaves much to be desired. She was arrested in 2001 for shoplifting, yet she never addresses that big, fat elephant. When asked, Ryder said, “It’s just like, nothing… I don’t, like, even… I mean, I know people still… I apologize, ’cause I understand the curiosity. I just don’t really want to go there.” She also says that she’s not getting the same roles because of her age, as they are all going to younger actresses. Either Winona’s representation isn’t doing their job, or she isn’t listening to them. So I’m going to do her a favor and release a statement on her behalf, so that she knows what to say the next time she’s asked. Here goes — “It’s something that I hope one day to put completely behind me. I was in a very dark place at the time, and I’ve done a lot of personal soul-searching since. That’s all I can really do.” Easy enough? What she shouldn’t do is evade the topic altogether by saying, “I just really don’t want to go there.” Until Winona sits down with Barbara Walters and discusses this, her career will never fully recover. It’s not an age issue — it’s a PR issue.
Did You Know: Ryan Reynolds Was on Nickelodeon’s ‘Fifteen’?
My brother and I were avid fans of Nickelodeon’s Fifteen, and at the time, we swore it was the best show on television. When I read that Ryan Reynolds appeared on the show, I had a strange flashback moment and remembered his character immediately. So I pulled the clip below, which is the first time I’ve revisited that show in 15 years (no pun intended). It turns out — the show is horrible — and almost unwatchable. I will refrain from re-watching episodes of Hey Dude — for fear of experiencing the same disappointment. Watch the clip below to see a young Ryan Reynolds trying to act. At least this proves there’s room for growth.
Mel Gibson Called Jews Oven Dodgers — Winona Ryder Says So
Can someone please explain how Mel Gibson got away with his career for as long as he did? I know that Hollywood continues to employ assholes — talent or not — but anti-Semites? According to Winona Ryder, she ran into him at a Hollywood party with her gay friend, and Gibson not only made a gay joke, but when he found out she was Jewish, he called Jews “oven dodgers.” Enough said.