Maroon Fight
Merry Xmas everyone! I hope you missed your daily dish of celeb news, 'cos I'm back! Thank you for continuing to tag on this blog even when I'm MIAing guys... Thank you Maureen, Sarah and Stella, and sorry to Cherilyn and Pei Ting for forgetting to mention you two wonderful people on the class blog!
I have a great line-up to commemorate the best (and worst) celebs of the year 2007. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
TOPIC OF THE DAY: ALL IN ONE!
Today's topic is really special. You guys get to comment on Nicky and Paris's outfits as well as the actual topic: How should people spend Xmas? You've got four choices to choose from - Fun like the beach photo of Nicky and Paris, religiously, or partying all the way like moi (:P) or a quiet family celebration/gathering. If you can think of anything else, feel free to contribute. Get ready to comment people!
Celeb news: The search for the new K-Fed is over! Santa finally came to Britney Spears and gave her a new random boyfriend. His profession is one of her faves... HE'S A PAPARAZZO! Yes, I'm not kidding! Here's what happened - Britney was driving around to different gas stations speaking in a ridiculous British accent with the paparazzi chasing her for pics when she asked a paparazzo called Philippe to get into her car. He refused (good for you man!) but gave her his number anyway. Later she called him and they checked into a hotel. At 4a.m. the paparazzo came out and when the other paparazzos asked him what they were doing in the hotel, the guy said "We're just having lunch." At 4 in the morning? Come on! Here's an extra funny little piece of news - Britney was heard screaming into her phone when she was in the bathroom of a gas station's convenience store, "HELLO?! You're not friggin listening to me! I said I want that studio!" Heehee, and later she drove past a mural and wanted to take a picture of it. Obviously the paparazzi wanted pics of her, so they were all blocking her. She was like, "Move away you fuck!" And later when she was pissed at the paparazzi she said, "You guys are fucking so stupid" instead of "You guys are so fucking stupid". How the heck does she manage to sound stupid while calling others stupid? Britney, I take my hat off to you.
Vid peek: Sorry guys, but my main source is having this sort of feud with YouTube because one of his vids was censored, so he isn't posting anymore for now. Don't worry, I'll give you vids soon!
What have your fave celebs been up to? It all comes down to this! Check out the best and worst celebs of 2007!
-BEST OF 2007- -COMMENTARY-
Rihanna In 2007, Rihanna's stock skyrocketed and her status as the reigning Queen of Pop was solidified. The Barbadian bombshell's ubiquitous hit single 'Umbrella' ruled summer radio, topped the charts for seven consecutive weeks, and garnered three Grammy nominations.
Justin Timberlake If Rihanna is the Queen of Pop, Justin Timberlake is undoubtedly the King. The former boybander continued his winning ways in '07 with a highly-successful concert tour, a leading role in 'Shrek the Third', a newfound love in Jessica Biel, and an Emmy win for an 'SNL' skit featuring his infamous package.
Carrie Underwood In addition to her extraordinary 2007 transformation from country bumpkin to flawless fashionista, Carrie Underwood also managed to surpass Kelly Clarkson as the best-selling American Idol alum thanks to her crossover hit 'Before He Cheats'.
Zac Efron
Vanessa Hudgens The 'High School Musical' hotties made a huge impact on the music scene this year due in part to the adorable king and queen of all things tween, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. The international superstars sang their way to success with soundtrack sales of nearly five million copies in less than five months of release.
Amy Winehouse Despite her numerous run-ins with the law, her well-documented addictions, and her questionable decision to resurrect the beehive, Amy Winehouse demanded attention in 2007 because of the soulful sound found on 'Back to Black', her breakthrough album that is guaranteed to play a factor at the Grammy Awards.
Kanye West In its first week of release, Kanye's third solo effort, 'Graduation', bolstered by the lead single 'Stronger', sold an impressive 957, 000 units, giving the hip-hop artist the highest sales week for an album in '07 surpassing Linkin Park's 'Minutes to Midnight'.
Miley Cyrus Remember when deranged moms would claw each others' eyes out for a Cabbage Patch Kid or a Tickle Me Elmo? The only musician to incite such violence this year was teen titan Miley Cyrus. Tickets to the Tennessean's 'Best of Both Worlds' concert tour, featuring her alter ego Hannah Montana, were the hardest thing to get your hands on.
Chris Daughtry/Daughtry Taylor Hicks? Katherine McPhee? The only true Idol to emerge from the juggernaut's fifth season was Chris Daughtry, a North Carolina native with a need to rock. The raspy-sounding singer and his band took 2007 by storm with two of the year's top ten played songs, 'It's Not Over' and 'Home'.
Fergie Fergie definitely led a Glamorous life in 2007. The BEP chanteuse struck out on a solo career that made her a household name in a matter of months as single after single from her delicious debut topped the charts. Numerous award wins and arm candy in the form of Josh Duhamel also helped the Dutchess dominate.
The Spice Girls "Tell me what you want, what you really really want!" Apparently, audiences around the world really wanted a Spice Girls reunion in '07. The lovely ladies best known as Ginger, Baby, Sporty, Scary, and Posh entertained packed houses from San Jose to Shanghai, including a 17 show stint at London's 02 Arena.
Taylor Swift You may think country cutie Taylor Swift is just another Carrie Underwood knock-off (hello Kellie Pickler), but this 18-year-old, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter captured the spirit of Nashville and the hearts of fans nationwide with 'Teardrops on My Guitar', and as the opening act on the Tim McGraw/Faith Hill 'Soul2Soul' tour.
Jay-Z Beyonce's better half, Jay-Z, delayed retirement for yet another year. The main man behind Def Jam Recordings, Rihanna's 'Umbrella', and various enterprises ranging from real estate to Rocawear even made time to deliver a personal album, 'American Gangster', inspired by the film directed by Ridley Scott.
Jordin Sparks At the American Idol season 6 finale in May, 17-year-old Jordin Sparks was crowned champion after besting rival Blake Lewis. The summer found the songbird putting the final touches on her debut album, and her lead single 'Tattoo' has finally made its mark on the pop charts, cracking the top 10.
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 ignited the airwaves in May with the release of their sophomore effort, 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long', buoyed by the smash hit 'Makes Me Wonder'. The sexy track that brought them back made history when it jumped from 64 to 1, two months after receiving its first spin on radio.
Alicia Keys This holiday season music retailers should thank Alicia Keys for her unwavering sales performance. The R&B singer behind such hits as 'If I Ain't Got You', 'Fallin', and the current sensation 'No One' dropped her latest disc, 'As I Am', in mid-November to stellar reviews and a #1 debut.
Britney Spears Love her or hate her, Britney Spears continued to command conversation this year. In between child custody cases, driving recklessly, shaving her head, and making our Worst Dressed List, the fallen pop tart released her highly-anticipated fifth disc, 'Blackout', which featured the guilty pleasure 'Gimme More'. Hopefully the Cheetos and Frappuccino-loving star will continue to give us more to talk about in '08!
Ooh, interesting... but I'm sure the next chart will be even more interesting...
-WORST OF 2007-
David Beckham Last summer, the MLS and the City of Angels welcomed David Beckham and his wife Victoria with open arms, and soccer fans around the world rejoiced. Unfortunately, the hottie didn't live up to the hype. The superstar, and part-time underwear model, only managed to play in eight matches, provide three assists, and score one goal for the Galaxy in his lackluster debut season.
Kelly Clarkson After a scandalous public spat with her record company, America's first Idol Kelly Clarkson delivered her incredibly disappointing disc, 'My December', in late June. The pop star behind such hits as 'Since U Been Gone' and 'Miss Independent' was missing in action thanks to terrible tracks like 'Never Again'. As a result, the album stalled on the charts, and Kelly's concert tour was scrapped.
Duana Chapman/Dog the Bounty Hunter When Duane Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, dropped the N bomb six times in a taped conversation with his son Tucker, he essentially kissed his television career and seven-figure paycheck goodbye. Despite apologizing for his use of the racial slur, A&E announced they they would be pulling Dog's hit show from the schedule "for the foreseeable future".
Rosie O'Donnell We're not disappointed in Rosie for abandoning her seat on 'The View'. In fact, we understand her motivation. We're just upset because the chatfest has become tame and lame since the large-and-in-charge comedienne excused herself from the delicious, daily battles she engaged in with arch-nemesis, Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
Lindsay Lohan
Dina Lohan Lindsay is old enough to know better than to act the way she did in '07. We, however, have decided to place the majority of the blame on her momager, Dina. When an attention-hungry parent like Dina enables her 21-year-old daughter to drive recklessly through the streets of Hollywood with cocaine in her pockets on multiple occasions, one has to wonder if this woman should be allowed to care for her other kids.
Nicole Scherzinger Lead Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was poised for solo success after the burlesque dance troupe stormed the pop charts in 2005 and continued to release hits throughout 2006. 2007, however, was quite a disappointment as her two singles, 'Whatever U Like' and 'Baby Love', both bombed, and her debut album is being shelved until '08.
Ellen Degeneres When talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, a member of the Writer's Guild of America, crossed the picket line in November to continue taping her daytime talkshow, her approval rating within the entertainment industry dropped. This mistake, in addition to the ridiculous drama surrounding Iggygate, made for one tough year for the funnywoman.
Nicole Kidman Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman won't need to make any room on her mantle for an Oscar this year due to her continued string of poorly-reviewed performances and film flops. 'Invasion', 'Margot at the Wedding', and 'The Golden Compass' were all commercial duds. Thankfully the actress will reunite with her 'Moulin Rouge' director, Baz Lurhmann, in '08.
Isaiah Washington Keep your mouth shut! Isaiah Washington didn't do himself any favors by once again uttering the derogatory term he used to describe his 'Grey's Anatomy' co-star T.R. Knight at the Golden Globes back in January. This insensitive and idiotic move got the talented actor fired from the hit medical program.
Heather Mills Bashing a beloved Brit, especially Sir Paul McCartney, even after a successful run on the hit show 'Dancing With the Stars', will not win you any fans. Just ask Heather Mills. The Beatle's gold-digging ex thought that launching a smear campaign in the tabloids would help her in her divorce proceedings. It did the exact opposite. Good riddance!
Britney Spears Yes, she pulls in nearly $800k per month. Yes, 'Gimme More' was a guilty pleasure hit. Yes, we live for her hourly trips to Starbucks and 7-Eleven. Britney, however, was the biggest disappointment of the year because of what she must have put her kids through. Every time we see Sean Preston or Jayden James crying in the backseat of their mommy's convertible as she speeds away from the paparazzi, our hardened hearts break.
Ouch! Notice how Britney's on both charts? Again, two words - Only Britney. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I'm going on with some celeb spottings now, so... bye!
Ashley Tisdale and her new nose spotted running errands in Hollywood. The 'High School Musical' hottie, best known for her role as the devious Sharpay Evans, accessorized with a simple headband, a Louis Vuitton scarf, and a large iced coffee. The adorable 22-year-old also treated herself to a manicure and pedicure while out and about.
Courteney Cox Arquette spotted doing some after-Christmas shopping on ritzy Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. David and Courteney later followed friend Laura Dern into high-end jeweler Cartier. After a long day of shopping, Laura, Courteney, and daughter Coco headed back home.
Ah, we were just talking about you Britney! After having spent two days in seclusion with her kids over the Christmas holiday, Britney Spears was spotted making yet another Starbucks run. Although she looked rather cute in her fedora, striped cardigan, and jeans, the pop tart was clearly not in the mood to be photographed, but she was all smiles knowing that a Frappuccino was coming her way soon! After exiting the coffee shop, Britney and her new friend reportedly made their way to a Thai restaurant.
Topic of discussion: Paris Hilton is famous for attending celeb parties. Which celeb's party would you most want to attend? Send in your opinions to 65816861 or 90186581, or you can email me at Celenetan_10@hotmail.com. Remember, every single one of your opinions will be posted on this blog, so call, sms or email me your opinions now!
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