Heroin Chic?

Grammy's star Amy Winehouse is planning to launch a range of beauty and fashion products inspired by her own distinctive look.

A friend of Amy’s told the London Sun paper: "There could be hairspray, head scarves, liquid eyeliner, perfume. All the things that are distinctive of her look."

Is this the return of heroin chic? If so, I hope we don't buy into it!

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Big Boobs Hurt Celeb's Career?

In a shocking turn of events, big breasts have actually slowed a celeb's career!

Favorite country/big breasted singer Dolly Parton had to cancel her concert tour due to increasing back pain from her...uhm...assets.

What is the celebrity world coming to? If gone are the days that a DDD cup meant permanent stardom then what are the next generation of "performers" to do? Rely on their talent...??

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2008 Grammy Awards

We had to start 2008 off to a positive start so we waited...and waited...after the Britney fever died down for just one night only, we were ready for the 2008 Grammy awards.

Some of the hottest acts were Rihanna, Amy Winehouse (don't get us started on the negativity) and a few hot duets...now let 2008 be a fun gossip year!





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Sanjaya, American Idol Miracle

Only helping American Idol lose its credibility as a talent search, Sanjaya Malakar, age 17, is the weakest singer on the show and yet has reached the top 9.

Simon Cowell, American Idol producer and judge, even said that he would quit the show if Sanjava won. However, even he has accepted Sanjaya's appeal to preteens across the States, as he says, ""Sanjaya, I don't think it matters anymore what we say ... I think you are in your own universe and if people like you, good luck."

Television is a lot about publicity, drama, and humor, but is the power of natural talent becoming inferior to appearace?

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Elton John in NYC

Last night I attended Elton John's 60th Birthday celebration concert at Madison Square Gardens in NYC. To say it was star-studded would be an understatement! Sitting next to me and in the rows immediately near me were Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Rosie O'Donnel, Pierce Brosnan, Robin Williams, Liz Hurley, Ronald Lauder, Liv Tyler, Helena Christensen, Anne Hathaway, Annette Bening, Whoopi Goldberg, and others.... Bill Clinton introduced Elton to open the concert, halfway through confetti filled the stadium, and the rest of the night was equally as incredible (even though he didn't sing Your Song).

Photos Copyright Hilary Rowland

$3500 for 30 seconds of Michael Jackson

Apparently, money does grow on trees and it's growing at a fast enough rate to pay for 30 seconds of face time with Michael Jackson in Japan. At an exclusive party and fan art competition, fans are able to purchase 30 seconds to one minute of face time with him for $3500.

While these VIP tickets could pay for something that would last longer than 30 seconds, diehard fans are buying them for a guaranteed chance of meeting the controversial star.

It's not certain whether he's also going to be performing at the party, but for the money he's making, Michael Jackson could spare a song or two.

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Satellite Radio Stations Merge

Sirius and XM Satellite Radio stations, the only two of their kind, announced today that they will combine forces in a $13-billion dollar deal by the end of this year. The amalgamated station will be run by current chief executive of Sirius, Mel Karmazin.

So much for friendly competition, huh?

According to the L.A. Times, both radio stations have a combined listenership of 14 million. Each station currently offers over 100 channels of music, news, and info programs.

I wonder if controversial Sirius talk show host, Howard Stern, will invite reclusive XM host Bob Dylan to join his program? On second thought, some things just can't be mixed.

Elegant Style on the Grammys' Red Carpet

What's more popular than the music performances and outrageous antics at the Grammy Awards?

The celebrity fashion on the red carpet, of course.

While in past years, J.Lo astounded viewed with her extremely low-cleavage bearing gown, this year the stars opted for elegant designer gowns.

For example, instead of flaunting her fabulous body, Shakira chose to wear a Carolina Herrera red chiffon gown, carefully accenting her lean muscular figure.

Even the men wore saavy stylish suits, such as John Mayer's Armani tuxedo. He though, still wore his signature Nikes.

The few outrageous looks that were present in the red carpet were more artistic than sexy. For example, the members of OK Go covered their faces with fabric that matched their outfits, and Imogen Heap chose to dress up as a garden, complete with a toy frog.

Perhaps, the Grammy Awards are becoming more about the music and less about who has the outfit of the night. Or at least, there seems to be better ways to gain publicity than a scandalous outfit.

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Chicks Rule Grammys

The Dixie Chicks are officially forgiven.

The country music trio swept the Grammys last night, winning in all five categories in which they were nominated, including the top prizes of record, album and song of the year. Their album, "Taking the Long Way", also scored best country album, and their single "Not Ready to Make Nice," took home the award for best country performance by a duo or group with vocals.

It was a bittersweet victory for the Dixie Chicks, who saw a huge slide in their popularity when lead singer Natalie Maines, at a London concert in 2003, famously quipped: "Just so you know, we’re ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas".

After the remark, record sales plummeted when several U.S. country stations boycotted the group for their supposedly anti-American sentiments. CD-smashing, fan protests, and even death threats ensued.

The backlash was chronicled in 2006's excellent documentary, "Shut Up and Sing", which debuted at last year's Toronto International Film Festival.

Other big Grammy winners included Mary J. Blige and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who won three and four awards, respectively.

However, it was clearly the Dixie Chicks who came out on top. Unapologetic, honest and brave, these three women deserve all the acclaim they get. It is the fickle Chicks critics who are now the ones shamed.

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Phallic Undertones of Prince and His Guitar

The Super Bowl halftime show sought to provide uncontroversial entertainment directed towards football fans, but now a dispute has sprang up that may rival Ashlee Simpson's controversial Orange Bowl performance.

The widely acclaimed rock star, Prince, had his shadow projected onto a large sheet as part of his solo. As the solo began, the silhouette that was cast onto the sheet apparently looked rather phallic, causing critics to call to alarm the "distastefulness" of the show.

Whether or not it was an accident, Prince has toned down his performances from the past few years and yet for some, even possible accidents are calls for alarm.

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