Today’s post is pop-pourri of items which have steamed their way into my consciousness, much like the sweltering days of August when the smell of smoldering tar and asphalt meet my nostrils and make me slightly nauseous.
First of all, yesterday’s NY Post had a section on female celebrities who are renting themselves out to foreign nationals on *dates* for a large fee that could provide much Haitian relief. Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner paid about $150,000 to be able to squire various USA celebs including Lindsay Lohan, Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, and Raquel Welch.
So, the question here is: which celebrity would you pay to escort you and how much? I’m thinking I would pay $250 to have Gerard Butler accompany me to the RWA Literacy Signing. It seems a judicious use of the dollar to me, and just think, I could write it off my taxes as a promotion expense! Just kidding, IRS!
Second, I was shocked – shocked! — to see Taylor Swift take home Best Album last night at the Grammy’s. Secretly, I was rooting for Lady Gaga, possibility due to the creative use of glitter on the cell tower on her head. However, the Grammy Voters had spoken — except for Kanye who was bound and gagged in the back. Who did you want for best album? Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews Band, or Taylor Swift.
Lastly, I saw a gossip post indicating that Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. Apparently, Drew, in a pre-Valentine’s Day frenzy, changed her facebook status to “I’m engaged.” Sadly, much like my ten year old who is “married” on Facebook to Angelina Jolie, the Facebook is a falsehood, and Drew is *not* engaged to Justin Long. So, why not? Aren’t these two just the *cutest* couple in America. Don’t you want to have dinner with them, pinch their cheeks, and absorb the glow of happiness that surrounds them? Come on, Justin, pop the question already. Do you guys think they’ll tie the knot, or do you think it’s all an elaborate PR-ruse to garner much-needed publicity in anticipation of one or the other’s upcoming movie release?
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I think that might be Jersey Shore Barbie. The kid in the middle looks suspiciously like The Situation.
LOL, Sherri! Jersey Shore Barbie. I love it! Where can I get one?
Signed,
Jersey Shore–I wish I knew how to quit you.
ROFL. Oh, Mattel. It would be so… timely….
I wanted Dave Matthews Band. I love them. I like Taylor Swift. She has handled superstardom so well. And I think her gift is not really in the vocal chords but in the music she writes. She knows how to hit the right notes there.
Justin and Drew would never work — she has too much star power for him. It would be fun and cute for awhile, but eventually, he’d start to feel like chump change with his Mac commercials and her racking up the acting awards and being in big movies. Or not. I just like to stir up trouble.
re: Taylor Swifty — I think you’re on to something. I love the love stories in her songs. Very much a whole romance in there…
As for Justin and Drew, you all are killing my romantic tendencies. Someday Justin will find a career-making franchise outside of commercials. I love Die Hard 4. But alas, geeky adventure-hero movies are hard to find.
I agree that J&D are great together — at least in my version of celeb world. Was Barbie preggers in that picture??? As to RWA… Sherri, maybe we could up the ante by splitting Johnny/Jack? YUM… and in and of itself isn’t that somewhat scarey? (Jack S not Johnny D). If not him then maybe I’d pay another Johnny — Damon late of the Yankees. Although I suppose James Bond or Jack Bauer would be more in keeping with my books. Then there’s always Clive Owen… the mind really does go on a spree with that Question Kathleen.
Oh and I forgot. Was fine with Taylor although she was out of key when she sang with Stevie. But really wanted Black-Eyed Peas. Or Pink for best dangling in sparkles.
I heard those notes from Taylor and was surprised to no end. Fleetwood Mac harmonies are tough to pull off; they should have picked another song.
She’s cute and all, but she’s really not the best singer perhaps? Not that it stops her from selling records and who wouldn’t want be that successful before turning twenty. I don’t mind listening if she’s on the radio, so she’s not that bad. But she’s no match for Stevie.
There is no match for Stevie – She’s my idol.
I agree with Sherri, Drew and Justin will not tie the knot, she’s to much of a free spirit to be tied down.
Best album of the year? – I agree with the Beyonce song, however it was pretty cute when sung in Chimpunk in the Squeakquel. Taylor would have been in my top three choices she’s got a pretty big fan base and she’s just so cute and innocent and humble. I think I would have gone with the Black Eyed Peas, they’ve made a great comeback this year.
As far as paying a celebity to take me out?? I’ve been sitting outside Jeffery Dean Morgan’s place with a sign since reading this post, “Poor Fan…needs Date. Will pay with spaghetti-o’s to be seen in public with you.” Neither he nor the police think it’s funny but I keep trying
Seriously, what kind of actor can you hire to take you out for under $50.00.
What can you say about a guy who can’t be won over by Spaghetti-os? Cold-hearted. Maybe he was holding out for the franks. My sister used to love Spaghetti-os with franks. Ah, but if he wants franks, you might have another problem altogether…
Oh, yes, beanie weenies. I’ll say no more..
Ah the memories.
I was so involved in house stuff, I forgot the Grammys were even on, LOL! As for my RWA celebrity escort, it’s a tough choice–either Billy Joel, so I could be serenaded, or the Spanish men’s tennis team so I could just stare at them all night. Maybe all of them–that way Billy could play music and we could sell dances with the handsome Spanish men to raise money for Haiti–works for everyone!
You’re so generous, Jacquie.
I have not seen the Spanish men’s tennis team. Off to google…
I made an album of them on my Facebook page, Kathleen. It is best viewed while sitting down and with a cold drink nearby.
Checking it out…. Drooling….
LOLOL! Barbie’s changed a bit since last I saw her.
Yes, the recession hit her hard.
Wow, so many celebrity questions, so little time. LOL! Justin and Drew won’t get married, I think. She has been married a few times now. I think she just wants to have fun. Maybe long term fun, but no wedding.
I wanted anyone but Beyonce to win last win. I don’t know why I have a sudden loathing for Beyonce, but there it is. Maybe it has something to do with Put a Ring on IT. Really? On it? How lovely. If you call you an it, what’s to stop him from treating you like one? Just saying.
And hiring a celebrity escort? I was going to say no way, but then you made a good point with the RWA idea. I guess we must be publicity whores because that’s the only reason I would do it, to draw a crowd to look at my books. I wonder what Johnny Depp would cost me, and how much extra to wear the Jack Sparrow gear? Hmm.
I wish J & D would get married. But you’re right, Drew’s been around the block a few times, and she probably isn’t eager to go round again (although I love Justin Long).
re: Beyonce — LOL. I always laughed at that song, because it did sound so degrading in its own little way.
I would LOVE to see Jack Sparrow at an RWA signing….. Imagine the coverage you’d get!! I’d buy a book, just so he could sort of…. slur all over me.