Monthly Archives: August 2007

Pete Doherty done some bad things

Boring, Music, They tried to make me go to rehab

In more surprising news, from this side of the globe this time, Pete Doherty might go to jail. Apparently, he’s been pulled up for all sorts of drug offences and he might have to suffer the consequences. Gasp!

Doherty was never on my radar until he broke into his former bandmate’s (Carl Barat) home and stole some of his possessions. And since then, he seems to be famous for ZERO reason. Apart from 1) Drug arrests here, there and everywhere 2) Wearing a hat at a “jaunty” angle 3) Teaming up with Kate Moss to compete for some sort of “Scruffiest And Most Pretentious Couple Ever” award (I think it’s fair to assume that they won) and 4) Selling his non-story to the tabloids. Oh and then 5) Repeat from step 1.

If he went to jail he wouldn’t be able to do any of the above, at least not in public. How he’s escaped so far…who knows?

Doherty ‘faces jail’ over drugs

Latest US News: David Beckham Not Superhero Robot

Sport

Wait a sec…can a superhero also be a robot, or vice versa…?

*Cough* Oh right, that’s not the main issue!

David Beckham has still yet to play a full game for his new team LA Galaxy, and the Americans are annoyed! His only outing so far has been a 12-minute spell in a friendly game against Chelsea, and since then he’s only been warming the Galaxy bench. At recent games, fans have held up signs and worn shirts proclaiming, amongst other things, “David Beckham is rubbish” (they must’ve thought long and hard about that one) and “Bench it like Beckham” (too funny!). He’s expected to be back to full fitness in the next 10 days.

C’mon people, he’s a footb…sorry…soccer player! He’s bound to be injured some time! Anyway, the fans should really reserve their opinions for after he makes his proper debut. What if he’s getting paid all those millions, playing…but actually kind of crap?

David Beckham on the LA Galaxy Bench
Beckham on the bench: Hmm, nice shoes

“Rubbish” Beckham is booed by fans

Whitesnake back in the news

Life, Music

There really aren’t enough news stories about 80s rockers Whitesnake in the papers these days, are there? This is obviously because of the media’s blantant dislike of this wonderful band, rather than Whitesnake not actually doing much that’s newsworthy these days. Ahem.

Singer David Coverdale comes to the rescue, however, by being victim of a bear attack at his US home in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The black bear apparently broke into a guestroom at the house, before David came running at him with an air horn to scare the bear away. That’s some brave rocking for you!

   Black Bear   David Coverdale
   Mock-up: Black bear goes after David Coverdale

Singer David Coverdale scared by bear intrusion

Simpsonize Yourself!

Madonna, TV

No, I’m not being paid to write this…but as a tie-in to the movie, there’s a great website – SimpsonizeMe.com – which lets you turn yourself into a Simpsons character. Or rather, it lets you upload a photo and turn that into a character. Fun! Well, for five minutes, at least. Of course, the photos don’t have to be yourself…here’s Madonna as a Simpsons’ character (she’s at the gym, obviously, like she always is):

Simpsons Madonna