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I can't wait till Christmas night! Presents? Nope. Family time? Yeah right. It's the first episode of World Idol!!! Merry Christmas indeed!
posted by Tim at 12:26 AM

 
thoughts on... incest?

* Paris and Nicole were funny, but now I just find them to be mean and bratty! And they keep referring to the Ledding's son, Justin as their "brother," but you just know he sees them not as sisters but more as well... "opportunities". Eww.. won't that be sorta like, incestuous?

* Aaron Carter has fired his manager, who happened to be his mom. Entertainment Tonight asked him if he will file for "emancipation" to which Carter replied, "eww no, my mom and I don't do that!" (Just kidding, he didn't say that.. but it was obvious that he didn't understand the word). Anyway, reports say that though fired as manager, Carter will retain her as mother.

* Nelly Furtado was INCREDIBLE on MuchMusic last night. I can't wait to get her CD for Christmas! She is such a unique, cool, funky artist who is proud to be Canadian and proud of her roots. Nelly also had a baby this past year with her DJ, which wouldn't merit mention in this particular blog except that she's been quoted in magazines as saying, "My band is like my family... Like the DJ's like my brother." So still on the theme of incest... again, eww.
posted by Tim at 2:46 PM

 
The..... OC..... rocks!

I never use that word, "rocks." I only take it out for use under special circumstances. And tonight, I thought The OC really deserved that adjective. The writers have a great sense of humour, as evidenced by the Russell Crowe mention by Ryan (he's been compared to a young Russell Crowe) and the line about watching the ball drop on Dick Clark's New Year's eve show ("They are two words that should never be used in the same sentence" says Kirsten)! The swinger subplot was funny too, although you never really thought they were gonna go through with it did you? FOX saves those moments for their other show, Temptation Island! And, finally, I know it's like -20 degree winter here, but I just can't stop thinking about the hot hot summer... Man, I LOVE the OC!

Thank you. ;)
posted by Tim at 10:08 PM

 
3 available credit cards = bad
Online shopping = bad
Tim watching "Oprah's favourite things" episode again and looking online to purchase items he saw = very very bad!

I didn't end up buying anything... Although Philosophy's Gingerbread Man scrub would've been a great gift for my aunt, she probably wouldn't have appreciated it any more than say, a similar knockoff from The Bay!... Just like my sister probably won't even understand the celebrity-ness of all the Kiehl's stuff I bought for her from Ogilvy's! It's SO US! (US Weekly that is...) (As a sidenote - The Kiehl's Foaming Non-Detergent Washable Cleanser is really really good for both sexes and all skin types!)
posted by Tim at 6:02 PM

 
My friends back home and I really like the singer, Tamia. (A.k.a. Mrs. Grant Hill). Not only is she from Windsor, Ontario, she's got a really soulful voice and some really good songs out, the latest being "Officially Missing You." (She also sang the hook on Fabolous' "Into You"). After the success of those two singles, people wondered when her album would drop... Well, it's been revealed that Tamia has Multiple Sclerosis and has been unable to promote and/or release her CD due to her declining health... (Vanessa - don't be sad!)Check out the report HERE
posted by Tim at 1:57 PM

 
When you know people are reading this, it becomes increasingly difficult to come up with the first sentence for your blog. You want something that will capture people's attention, but also something that won't have them thinking, "oh, this is such a rerun of yesterday's blog!" And I know what you're going to say: "Tim, stop caring so much about what other people think!" But you see, I think that's my thing... Whereas some people find influence from music, or books, or a walk in the forest, I derive my ideas from the opinions of others!! I'm just kidding... I mean, honestly, what kind of person lets his self-esteem be dictated by the comments of others? (Well keep reading these blogs and you'll find out...)

Alright... y'all know that I'm not really as dumb and superficial as I sound right? I'm goal-oriented and hardworking too!... Cuz I don't want people who haven't met me to think that I'm some kind of spoiled, shallow, vain, irresponsible brat okay? I'm not irresponsible! =p

posted by Tim at 8:55 PM

 
AJ!!! I always thought you were a bit of a freak, but a druggie AND alcoholic?! You overdosed twice?! The graphic account you were giving today on Oprah was almost too much to listen to... the thing is, you didn't even seem to feel remorseful or ashamed... and it was almost as if you were proud to be admitting to such "rebellious" acts. I dunno... it's just that the Backstreet Boys were always so.. wholesome y'know? Sorry Doris - your boys are messed up! =(
posted by Tim at 7:31 PM

 
PS> Yes... Paris and Nicole were indeed wearing Sum 41 t-shirts to bed on last night's episode. Uh huh... ;)
posted by Tim at 5:46 PM

 
A little embarassing buying Kelly Clarkson, Ryan Malcolm, Audrey de Montigney, Vanessa Olivarez and Ruben Studdard CDs today at HMV in front of an obviously pierced, rocker-chick cashier, but still, quite the impressive Idol-themed gift dontcha think?

Speaking of Ruben, check out his new single "Sorry 2004." It's got such a soulful, smooth groove... It's easy and relaxed, something that can't be said for the painful belting style of Gay Clay (but let's not get into the whole Clay vs. Ruben thing again). Listen to "Sorry 2004" at Ruben's official site.
posted by Tim at 5:40 PM

 
Great SNL episode this weekend. Paris Hilton even made a surprise appearance on "Weekend Update!" It was SO funny when Jimmy Fallon interviewed her!

FEY: Paris Hilton's name has been on everyone's lips these past few weeks. Here now in an exclusive interview with Jimmy Fallon is Paris Hilton.
FALLON: Thanks for coming on. As we agreed, we won't be discussing the sex scandal that's been in the papers these past couple weeks. We just want to find out about you, Paris Hilton. So, your family, the Hiltons, own hotels all over the world, right?
PARIS HILTON: Yes, they're in New York, London, Paris.
FALLON: Oh wait, so there actually is a Paris Hilton?
PARIS: Yes, there is.
FALLON: Is it hard to uh, get into the Paris Hilton?
PARIS: Actually, it's a very exclusive hotel, no matter what you've heard.
FALLON: I hear the Paris Hilton is very beautiful.
PARIS: I'm glad you've heard that.
FALLON: Do they allow double occupancy at the Paris Hilton?
PARIS: No.
FALLON: Is the Paris Hilton roomy?
PARIS: It might be for you, but most people find it very comfortable.
FALLON: I'm a VIP. I may need to go in the back entrance.
PARIS: It doesn't matter who you are. It's not gonna happen.
FALLON: Fair enough. Now, I throw a lot of events. Do they have a ballroom there?
PARIS: We do.
FALLON: Great. I'd love to have my balls held by the Paris Hilton. Sounds awesome. I'd really like to check into the Paris Hilton.
PARIS: I don't think you can.
FALLON: Really? Cause I'll only be able to stay there like a minute and a half, two minutes tops.
PARIS: Good luck.
posted by Tim at 1:58 PM

 
Pick up the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly - It's got the stars of THE OC on the cover! I haven't read the article yet, but seriously guys, does that matter? ha ha...
posted by Tim at 1:53 PM

 
Thank you (I think?) to the people who ended up here by typing the search words "Cornrows on white guys," "Diane Sawyer's Hindu wedding" and "Shania is wack." Oh and to the person who was looking to "learn Britney's dance moves," yes, this is the right site.

Meanwhile... in my ever-present attempt to further procrastinate, check out this site I found - It's got video clips of every SNL Weekend Update from the past few years. Weekend Update is always the best (and funniest) part of the show. Check it out HERE
posted by Tim at 10:49 PM

 
Things you learn from MuchMusic...

1) Sean Paul is part Chinese, part Portuguese and part Jamaican. So he's got some Asian in him. Cool eh?

2) Beyonce is actually the maiden name of Beyonce's mother. Michelle's real name is Tenitra. Kelly's real name is Kelendria. (But of course, the latter two were probably forced to change their names so that Beyonce would stand out!)

3) Deryck from Sum 41 used to go out with Paris Hilton. On this week's episode of "The Simple Life," Paris was wearing a wristband with the number "41" on it. Hmm...

Things you learn from studying for finals...

1) Equations: Second Cup coffee caffeine < A.L. Van Houte caffeine < Starbucks caffeine

2) Definitions: "Solde à 50%" means "sale up to half off" in French.

3) Uh... um....
posted by Tim at 5:27 PM

 
Okay... be honest now... How many of you washed your face with sugar and water tonight?

(Everyone who knows what I'm talking about say "I")
posted by Tim at 1:29 AM

 
I take back what I just said about home renovation shows.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Amazing. Astounding. Breath-taking. I was in total awe! The show, hosted by Ty from Trading Spaces, makes-over an entire home for a family who has recently gone through some sort of hardship. In this case, the family's little daughter had cancer. They sent the whole family to the Bahamas(!) while back in L.A., in the span of one week, they literally took apart the house (inside and out); walls torn down, new floors, new roof, lawn dug up, etc., etc. And then, when it was all done, it was the... most... amazing... home makeover I have EVER seen! It was like straight out of my Pottery Barn catalogue but better! They are SO lucky their daughter got cancer!

Someone please obtain a life-threatening illness so that I can be on that show! Hmm... my grandma did recently have a brain tumor... where do I sign up?!



(yo. totally joshing. don't take it so seriously.)
posted by Tim at 11:09 PM

 
sTuff

1) Have I mentioned how much I'm liking The Simple Life yet? (The show that is, not like, living amish).

2) Did anyone watch "Trista and Ryan's Wedding" tonight? Trista's sister is very obviously feeling like the ugly duckling and her family is doing nothing to make her feel better about it! Trista's the "star attraction" and so no one is paying any attention to.. Oh man, Ryan's bachelor party's totally getting outta control! And his drunk friend is so annoying! And his brother looks like such an oaf!

3) One of my favourite songs: Allure's "All Cried Out." Tonight I found out that Mariah Carey wrote the song and that she sings background vocals in it. Listen to it again and you can totally make out her voice in the song... I dunno... I like Mariah so I thought that merited a post...

4) So Trading Spaces was cool. And the rash of TLC copycats were alright. But now there's something called "Sell this house," in which a decorator gets to redo a room in a house that's for sale. At the end of the show, the makeover's success is measured by whether or not the house is sold within a given period of time. Right.... Does anyone else think that TV producers are taking this home renovation trend a little too far? Oh shoot, gotta go - "Extreme Makeover: The Home Edition" is on!
posted by Tim at 9:56 PM

 
The Simple Life is my new favourite show! Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie are gonna make Jessica Simpson look like a Rhodes Scholar. Don't believe me? Here are some ditzy ditties from tonight's episode:

Paris: "What's Walmart? Is that where they buy, like, walls?"

Wife: "And that's our water well over there..."
Paris: "A what? What's a well?"

Nicole: "What do you guys do for fun around here?"
Teenage boy: "Um..."
Nicole: "We should have a threesome!"
Paris: "And capture it on camera!"

(Okay, I made that last Paris quote up... but Nicole really did say she wanted to have a threesome with the farmer's son - that I did not make up!)

The Simple Life - catch it Tues and Weds. on CTV/FOX
posted by Tim at 9:31 PM

 
Click HERE for a hiliarious video of Jessica Simpson spoofing herself at the recent "Big in 2003" awards on VH1! Check it out before the link disappears! It's REALLY funny! =)
posted by Tim at 11:43 AM

 
Seth Cohen is officially the most annoying character on TV! I don't understand why all the girls are crushing on him, because last time I checked, being annoying and talking non-stop was not exactly the quality girls go for. (Trust me, I would know). If I hear the non-word "Christma-kah" one more time I'm gonna... And what's with Marissa? I understand the show needs to have the "bad girl" character, but maybe they should spread out the "rebellion" over a few episodes instead of having her shoplift, diss her parents, get drunk AND throw a fit at a party within the span of 15 minutes. But kudos to the director for saving this otherwise un-merry Christmas episode with the clever rotating-camera work while Seth made his choice... or rather, didn't make his choice. (I still pick Summer... it'll be a while before wonder woman's out of my head...) ;)
posted by Tim at 10:31 PM

 
Oh... my... god... Speaking of Chinese rappers...

"The Chinese Communist Party will be repackaging revolutionary icon Mao Tse-tung as a rap artist, in an attempt to appeal to China's youth. The China Record Company is setting one of Chairman Mao's lessons, "The Two Musts," to hip-hop beats for release next month to mark the 110th anniversary of Mao's birth on December 26, 1893. Two other recitations, "The East Is Red" and "Serve the People," will be set to pop music and released by the company as well." (MTV.com)
posted by Tim at 8:01 PM