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A serious post for a change:

I was sent to PETA's site today to check out a link and what I saw sincerely disturbed me. PETA released footage today of rabbits being killed in the most inhumane ways simply because clothing companies were after their fur. And it was disgusting. And incredibly sad. And 15 seconds into the video I had to look away.

I'm all for being fashion-forward and starting new trends in what we wear, but really, to kill an animal just to put their fur on your jacket? It's more than cruel. It also sounds - and feels - just a little gross doesn't it? It's one thing to offer a friend the shirt off your back, but what if the shirt you were wearing came from fur that was skinned off the back of an animal?

I encourage you all to check out the link and then read up on PETA and organizations like PETA that are vowing to bring incidents like this one to light. I think something like this just needs some attention to shed light on these inhumane practises, so go and educate yourself and then go and educate someone else.
posted by Tim at 10:31 PM

 
So I missed Canadian Idol tonight to go catch up with a friend who's grandmother just passed away. WHAT a sacrifice on my part eh? Plus it was totally raining and I got wet while waiting for my friend outside. I'm thinking next time I'll just send her a nice note to say hi and some flowers.

Speaking of sad news, the latest spoilers on Joey seem to suggest that David Spade will be added to the cast next season to "liven up" the show. What's even sadder is that the producers think that David Spade is actually funny.

Equally sad (or is the correct adjective, "pathetic?") - Paula Abdul went to lobby congressmen today to put in new regulations to prevent fungal infections at nail salons. I am not even making this up. Remember when Paula sported that huge cast over her hand last season on American Idol? Apparently it was from some infection that I do not care to know about let alone see my elected officials debating.

This is like the worst news day ever... But hey, I saved a ton of money on my car insurance!
posted by Tim at 10:25 PM

 
I think I just may be a little TOO into pop culture happenings. Case in point: I "stumbled" onto the TV Insider gossip page today and came across two cryptic "Guess who the celeb is"-type clues. And you know what? Without taking so much as a moment to draw up US Weekly in my brain, I was able to name the celebrity... this is so sad.

See if you can name them too:

CELEBRITY GUESS WHO #1: This not-so-classy celebrity is out to get her one-time friend and now archrival. She's been heard spewing expletive-filled rants like, "I will ruin her. I made her and I will destroy her." Wonder if her mother approves of such trashy talk.


Uh... DUH! It's Paris Hilton talking about Nicole Ritchie! That wasn't even a hard one; it's been all over the media that they're no longer friends! (My take? Paris was like, totally jealous that like her BFF was like totally getting married and so she like had a hissy fit and "dumped" Nicole to get engaged to the first guy she saw... also named Paris)

Okay, round two:

CELEBRITY GUESS WHO #2: Looks like this Hollywood starlet-wife is getting ready for a nasty divorce battle. Her legal team has subpoenaed a Las Vegas prostitute to try to prove her celebrity hubby didn't keep his promise not to stray.


Okay this was a little harder. But thankfully, I had just glossed over this week's US Weekly cover just yesterday so I was able to decode that this is talking about Denise Richards and her chronically-hooker-obssessed husband Charlie Sheen. This is a sad one, actually, because the two of them just had their second baby together! And Denise has said that she is going to try and raise them herself! Wait... why is Denise Richards in CELEBRITY guess who? What has she been in? How did she suddenly become the US Weekly cover girl? Psssh.
posted by Tim at 10:09 AM

 
How good were the MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVA) eh?

Billy Talent, Ciara and Arcade Fire were (as they say) off the hook! Their performances were amazing, espcially Arcade Fire who I had a chance to see for like 10bucks in their hometown of Montreal but turned down because I thought their name was weird. Yeah, I am such a loser. Ciara too, proved once and for all that the rumours about her being a man are totally unfounded because no man can shake their hips and dance like that! (My brother though had this to say: "Uh.. look how big and buff her arms her. I still think she could be a man). And Billy Talent had one of the biggest CDs in Canada this year and I don't know why they're still not hugely popular in the States. I'm thinking of bringing down my Billy Talent and Arcade Fire CDs to New York to a) represent for some Canadian content and b) prove that my musical tastes can be just as hip as my taste in clothes... or something like that...

Three more things:

1. Black Eyed Peas were great as usual - tons of energy and sass. Speaking of which, I have an extra ticket to see BEP July 10th in T.O. Who wants to come?

2. Doesn't Brandon Flowers from The Killers remind you of Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenblum) on Smallville? Just his mannerisms and facial features...

and

3. Awww. Rick the Temp had a baby!! He had a photo of his baby on his shirt and then shouted out "Hey Noah, daddy loves you" at the end of the red carpet special! Awww!
posted by Tim at 9:47 AM

 
Wow. I can NOT wait to get the new issue of W Magazine featuring shots of Brad Pitt and Angelina Hoe-lie "pretending" to be an all-American family. At first I was all "poor Jen, Angie's a bitch" but after seeing how hot Brangelina are together in these photos I'm THIS close to jumping on the new couple bandwagon! I mean, can there BE two prettier people?


Whoa. Tim's. Jaw. On. Floor.


Arguing? In a fight? Still hot.


Yeah..


Getting ready for "mouth to mouth"... if ya know what I mean... ;)


In other news, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are engaged. Oh who cares! Those two overly sappy lovebirds make me gag! And who can compete with Brad and Angelina?! Like Brad said himself in an interview last week, "the media needs to learn to focus on more important people." Yes Brad, I couldn't agree more. More pictures please.
posted by Tim at 5:41 PM

 
If you would've told me a month ago that my Wednesday nights during the summer would be spent watching ballroom dancing, I would've told you that you were crazy. Now, however, I believe I may be a little bit crazy, because not only have I been addicted to watching reality-hit "Dancing With the Stars," I also now find myself constantly examining the arch of my back, the height of my arms, the angle at which my knee bends and my fluidity of motion everytime I walk. I can almost hear the pretty-but-mean Asian judge telling me to "watch my expression and connect with the audience more." I'm sorry I'm not that old white-haired guy from Seinfeld OKAY?!! Man, he and his partner are good... although why Charlotte insists on pronouncing her name "Charlott-e" I don't quite understand.

I told my friend Phil today that I've been watching this new reality show on TV. "Who's in it?" he asked.

"The girl from The Bachelorette, a former New Kid on the Block, Evander Holyfield, a soap opera actress, Rachel Hunter and some guy who played a minor character on Seinfeld," I said.

"Oh, so you're watching The Surreal Life?" he replied.

"No!" I responded in anger.

"Washed-up celebrities on a reality show... sounds like The Surreal Life to me..." said Phil.

"No!" I said again. "Well... sorta.... It's like The Surreal Life... except they dance!"

In other news, my parents are now taking ballroom dancing lessons. I just can't get away from this stuff!
posted by Tim at 1:38 PM

 
Whoa. So much happened today in the wacky (yet wonderful!) world of entertainment. First off, it was so sad to hear that Destiny's Child is breaking up for good. I mean, I knew it would happen given that Beyonce and Beyonce's dad were determined from the beginning to promote Destiny's Child (singular), but I'm one of those people who would've preferred them to use the phrase "temporary hiatus" so I could still hold out some hope. Hey, it worked for BSB - new CD drops tomorrow *plug* - so who's to say DC wouldn't come back together in a few years? Alas, they're ending their group career and I'm incredibly sad that I'll miss their final concert in Toronto by one day. I know right? They drop by T.O. August 2nd, but I leave for NYC August 1st. Even sadder? They're opening act this tour is Amerie who I've been secretly crushing on all this summer.

Second big news? As previously mentioned, the Backstreet Boys drop their new CD tomorrow!! C'mon, don't act like you're not excited! Sure the songs all sound the same and they look ridiculous trying to do dance moves as 30 year-old men.. but still, while I'm awaiting the NSYNC reunion, I'm totally buying the BSB CD to bide me some time.

Speaking of boys... the biggest news of the day is that Michael Jackson got acquitted (acquitted means cleared of all charges for those who don't know... Micah..) on his molestation charges. I'm quite upset because a) I was stuck in a meeting with my boss when they announced the results live on the radio this afternoon and b) I honestly think he'll keep repeating this pattern of "friendliness" until he's scared for real. So he's "innocent" according to the jury. But like my brother said today, "he's still a weirdo to me."

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posted by Tim at 6:09 PM

 
Taken from the idol.ctv.ca website. Wow. This is like grade six all over again except now he has facial hair and is solo.

posted by Tim at 10:19 PM

 
Did anyone catch that?! Dave Moffatt is one of the finalists on Canadian Idol! Dave "Bang Bang Boom" Moffatt!!! Don't act like you don't remember who the Moffatts were people! If you grew up watching Hit List in Canada you know exactly who I'm talking about! Wow. I can't believe he went from being in one of the most popular boy bands in the country to having to audition like a *gasp* regular person...

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posted by Tim at 9:52 PM

 
Who wants to go to Africa and save hungry babies with me? Damn it Brad, you got me. I feel it. I feel your passion for Africa and your sense of purpose. And I don't care if that homewrecking kissy-face slut Jolie is also helping children in Africa (did you see how Brad totally jumped around the question of whether he and Angie are together?), I'm doing it for you! (And Bono.. because let's face it, he's Bono).

I bought the new issue of GQ with Brad on the cover. And I like him even more. He's just a regular guy who likes to kick back in his jeans and drink a beer. And he broke up with Jen NOT because of the baby thing okay people?! So stop blaming Jen Jen! And while we're on the subject, leave Brad Pitt alone you paparazzi people! Listen, when Brad and I go down to South Africa next summer to visit that black kid who wanted to be a stuntman, I would appreciate it if the photographer from US Weekly stays away okay?! Because if I wanted my picture in the magazine, it would damn sure not be one of me all dirty and sweating it out in some slum in Africa while BRAD PITT is standing next to me looking all rugged and handsome thank you very much.



Just kidding! I honestly was really touched by the Brad Pitt special last night and it made me realize how we can do something small but it can make a HUGE impact on poverty in Africa. So let's snap our fingers (or whatever they do on that "ONE" commercial) and go give money or something k? Ooh! Or we can sponsor a child and get a cool frame with their picture in it and stuff! Score!
posted by Tim at 10:00 AM

 
My planned summer viewing list:

1. Dancing with the Stars - I know it's ballroom dancing and the cheese factor makes it nacho type of show (haha! get it? na-cho type of show?! ohh..) but Joey Mcintyre's on it! Don't make me recite my story of winning passes to a Joey Mcintyre "meet and greet" back in grade eleven... Because I will...

2. Hit Me Baby One More Time - I'm totally over Britney Spears. I can't even bear to watch "Chaotic" because it reminds me of how HICK she has become. However, this Britney-song-titled show features not the sad pathetic face of Mrs. Federline, but rather the sad pathetic faces of former one-hit wonders who are now reduced to competiting for lame audience applause on a national television show! Who loves it? I do!

3. Finishing the final few episodes of Project Runway since I didn't catch it the first time it aired.

Sadly I only have three shows on my list. This is what happens to TV Tim during summer rerun season. If you have any other suggestions of shows I HAVE to watch (that are NOT on the WB because I don't get the WB here in T.O. *ahem Joelle*), post a msg and lemme know!
posted by Tim at 10:16 AM

 
Hot. But doesn't Mariah keep looking like other people in all her new photos? I dunno who exactly, but she looks like another celebrity...

posted by Tim at 8:43 PM