Articles from May 2008
Teatime news: May 30
By Rebecca Nicholson
FBI expert says R Kelly tape wasn't 'doctored', despite defence suggestions to the contrary.
Canadian politics just got far more interesting than ours have ever been: boobs and bikers cause scandal.
'Living la vida lesbo' - best Lohan headline...1 comment »
Clip Of The Day: Patti Smith heads to your cinema
By Rebecca Nicholson
Patti Smith, punk legend, arty type, poetess and all round cool lady, is the subject of a film called Dream Of Life, which has done the rounds at several film festivals already this year. And now the biopic, which followed her for 11 years, is get...2 comments »
New Telly Friday: May 30
By Wendy Roby
In the world of telly, it’s been a thrilling week. Michael finally got his Amstradular comeuppance at the hands of Sir Allun, who very cleverly teased us into thinking he would boot Helene. And I almost felt sorry for Helene at that point. Misty-e...Be the first to comment »
Nelson Mandela celebrates 90th with Amy Winehouse
By Rebecca Nicholson
You're an international symbol of freedom, hope and equality. You've won the Nobel Peace Prize. You're a friend of the Spice Girls. You, dear reader, are Nelson Mandela, and it is your 90th birthday in July. So who do you invite to your party? Not...Be the first to comment »
Oprah, Tyra... Natascha Kampusch?
By Rebecca Nicholson
Natascha Kampusch, the Austrian woman who spent eight and a half years imprisoned in a basement after being kidnapped on her way to school, will host a brand new chat show in her home country.
The show, called Natascha Kampusch Meets... will a...2 comments »
The best movie girl gangs ever
By Leonie Cooper
Aside from the pretty shoes, conspicuous consumption by the barrel-load and naughty nudie bits, surely the best thing about Sex And The City is the fact that at it's core is a good old-fashioned girl gang. Featuring the kind lady pals who'd punch ...5 comments »
Vogue editor slams cosmetic surgery
By Leonie Cooper
Alexandra Shulman, editor of UK Vogue, graces the sordid pages of the Daily Mail today to tell us why she darn well hates cosmetic surgery.
Stating that she can't see the point in trying to make yourself look younger, when well, you aren't, and s...1 comment »
More SATC: 'Samantha made me a slut'
By Rebecca Nicholson
I haven't even seen this film yet, but SATC fatigue is already starting to creep in - I think Laura Barton's persuasive piece yesterday has infiltrated my brain. However, when stories like this one make an appearance, we need to talk Samantha agai...1 comment »
May 29th, 2008
Clip Of The Day: Portishead, The Rip
By Jude Rogers
For you introspective types who may have found the fun and frivolity of this week's celebrity-tastic Lipster week a bit much, enjoy this: the new video for Portishead's new single, The Rip. Seriously, though – what a song, what a voice, Ms Gibbons...Be the first to comment »
Teatime news: May 29
By Jude Rogers
Move over Sirallun! 50 Cent's in town, and he wants your Apprentices.
Today George Clooney got girl-free, and now Bill Murray's followed. What's your problem, grey dudes?
Martina Navratilova's making a hell of a racket in the art world – by ...Be the first to comment »
