31 July 2007

Oh - no, no no no no no no no NO!

It goes from bad to worse...

This from imdb.com's news section:

Kelly Osbourne To Star in 'Chicago'

Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly Osbourne has confirmed she will take to the London stage in hit musical Chicago. The singer-turned-actress, 22, will play Mama Morton in the West End version of the show - a role made famous by Queen Latifah in the movie adaptation when she was a more mature 32 years old. Kelly says, "It's been a dream of mine to be in the West End, I can't wait to work with such an amazing cast." And Chicago producer Barry Weissley adds, "We're very excited that Kelly is joining the production. She's internationally recognized, she's unique - it's the perfect match."


For those of you who don't know, Mama Morton is the 3rd female lead in Chicago, give or take. She's a buxom, hard-as-nails 'matron' of the prison who sings 'When you're good to Mama'. She is all ass and attitude, and is generally perceived to be around 40. She has a *huge* alto voice. She has been played by people like Alison Moyet, Anita Dobson and Brenda Edwards (of X-Factor).

She is not some sullen 22 year old kid with more make-up than talent. And an 'in' because of who her parents were.

You know what - I'm not going to bother getting my kids educated or trained in any way. I'm just going to have an affair with someone famous.

xx

There isn't enough bile in the world for me to spit about this delightful little story. (31.07.07)

Taken from the BBC News website:

Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton has landed a part in the movie version of a futuristic rock musical, according to trade magazine Variety.

She will sing in Repo! The Genetic Opera, which is set in 2056 when the human race is almost destroyed and survival depends on organ transplants.


Sometimes, I despair of people. I can only hope the musical is as truly awful as it sounds.

xx

If you care, read the full story here

27 July 2007

Things to do in Dulwich when you're down. (27.07.07)

Those of you who see me regularly might have worked out that I haven't been feeling too great - a mixture of bizarre physical ailments seems to have conspired to make me have a really rotten couple of weeks. So, what better way - thought I, after some middling news from the doc (more irritating than anything to worry about, I hasten to add) - to cheer myself up than to get elbow-deep in mud and do some gardening!? Here below are my spoils. Prepare to be amazed...



I know, I know - I'm patently a horticultural genius...

xx

10 July 2007

Pass the wrinkle cream, will you? (10.07.07)