Monday, August 18, 2008
This better be a sick joke.
Lohan is converting to Judaism because that's the religion of her "girlfriend" Samantha. I'm going to make my position 100% clear on this one. Lindsay! You are NOT a lesbian, you are NOT a Jew and you are NOT revitalizing your career with this shit! We're getting tired of it!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
China pulls an Ashlee Simpson!
Remember that adorable kid in singing the Chinese national anthem at the Olympic opening ceremonies. She was lip-syncing! Why? Because the girl who actually was singing WASN'T CUTE ENOUGH! Holy crap China, you guys are cold. CNN reports:
Games organizers confirm that Lin Miaoke, who performed "Ode to the Motherland" as China's flag was paraded Friday into Beijing's National Stadium, was not singing at all.
Lin was lip-syncing to the sound of another girl, 7-year-old Yang Peiyi, who was heard but not seen, apparently because she was deemed not cute enough.
"The reason was for the national interest," said Chen Qigang, the ceremony's musical director, in a state radio interview. "The child on camera should be flawless in image, internal feeling and expression. ... Lin Miaoke is excellent in those aspects."
The decision was made at the highest levels, Chen said.
"We had to do it," he said. "We'd been through several inspections. They're all very strict. When we rehearsed at the spot, there were several spectators from various divisions, especially leaders from the Politburo, who gave the opinion it must change."
But as word has gotten out on the Internet, some Chinese bloggers are outraged.
"If you're not good-looking, no matter how well you sing, you'll not be onstage. Do you know you're twisting a whole generation?" read one comment.
Another said, "If foreigners found out, they'd think we can't even find a girl who is good at both."
That's pretty messed up China, way to make this girl feel like deformed freak. One more thing China, when it comes to putting attractive people with no talent onstage you're muscling in on OUR ACTION MAN!
Games organizers confirm that Lin Miaoke, who performed "Ode to the Motherland" as China's flag was paraded Friday into Beijing's National Stadium, was not singing at all.
Lin was lip-syncing to the sound of another girl, 7-year-old Yang Peiyi, who was heard but not seen, apparently because she was deemed not cute enough.
"The reason was for the national interest," said Chen Qigang, the ceremony's musical director, in a state radio interview. "The child on camera should be flawless in image, internal feeling and expression. ... Lin Miaoke is excellent in those aspects."
The decision was made at the highest levels, Chen said.
"We had to do it," he said. "We'd been through several inspections. They're all very strict. When we rehearsed at the spot, there were several spectators from various divisions, especially leaders from the Politburo, who gave the opinion it must change."
But as word has gotten out on the Internet, some Chinese bloggers are outraged.
"If you're not good-looking, no matter how well you sing, you'll not be onstage. Do you know you're twisting a whole generation?" read one comment.
Another said, "If foreigners found out, they'd think we can't even find a girl who is good at both."
That's pretty messed up China, way to make this girl feel like deformed freak. One more thing China, when it comes to putting attractive people with no talent onstage you're muscling in on OUR ACTION MAN!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Issac Hayes passes away.
Music legend Isaac Hayes passed away this weekend as well. He was found lying on the floor next to a treadmill in his Memphis home. He was 65. Police do not suspect foul play. Hayes was an extremely talent performer who could do both music and acting. If you have never seen Escape from New York, rent it. His character, much like the man was larger than life. He will also be forever known as the voice of Chef from South Park where he found a whole new generation of fans until his falling out with the show's creators.
Hayes is survived by 12 children and 16 grandchildren.
Hayes is survived by 12 children and 16 grandchildren.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Bernie Mac passes away.
Mac passed away today in Chicago from complications due to pneumonia. He was 50 years old. A career cut far too short. Bernie's comedy drew on a number of experiences from his childhood and he was no stranger to controversy. In just a few years this amazingly talented man became a household name.
George Clooney has said that with Bernie's passing the world "became a little less funny". I have to respectfully disagree I think the world became a lot less funny. Even in movies where he was supporting actor such as Charlie's Angels, Bad Santa and Transformers he managed to steal every scene he was in. I don't think it was possible to not like him.
Your talent and charisma were second to none. Goodbye Bernie, you will be very sorely missed.
George Clooney has said that with Bernie's passing the world "became a little less funny". I have to respectfully disagree I think the world became a lot less funny. Even in movies where he was supporting actor such as Charlie's Angels, Bad Santa and Transformers he managed to steal every scene he was in. I don't think it was possible to not like him.
Your talent and charisma were second to none. Goodbye Bernie, you will be very sorely missed.