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* Kerry Katona’s celebrity vicar
* Jay-Z and the feudal spirit
* Charts: Lily Allen v Avicii for no 1
>> Top drop <<
Clarkson sinks the pink
The Top Gear trio. They’re a bunch of lads, aren’t they? Driving big cars, joking about foreigners, scoffing at metrosexuals. Bet they love nothing more than a big pub lunch with loads of gravy and a frothing pint of ale, right?
Well, it’s probably no surprise to learn that the three of them were dining at a Michelin starred restaurant a couple of weeks ago – but it was a little surprising to hear that Jeremy Clarkson was ordering a few glasses of rose from the sommelier.
David Cameron’s contentious apartheid-era trip to South Africa was organised by ex-Big Brother housemate Derek Laud.
>> Danan dusted <<
Twibutes to great men
Paul Danan’s Twitter tribute to the late James Gandolfini = 102 retweets and 18 favourites.
Paul Danan’s Twitter tribute to the late Nelson Mandela = 8 retweets and 4 favourites.
Lord Geldof of Africa was spotted walking down Oxford St last week, “and mighty grumpy he looked too.” Don’t you know it’s Xmas, Bob? etc
>> Big Questions <<
Who wants to know what?
A celebrity magazine has been following which megastar couple thanks to a tip-off that the man was shagging around? They’ve not got any story to run, though, as the couple are clever enough (and generous enough) to make sure they pay any lovers more than any media outlet, so their secrets seem safe.
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>> Don’t watch the throne <<
Jay-Z and the feudal spirit
It’s long been said that rap stars are the new royalty in celebrity. The bling, the money, the power they exert over their entourage.
Jay Z has developed quite the regal attitude. Workers in his apartment are advised, upon him entering the room, to walk to the nearest corner and face the wall until he leaves.
Benjamin Netanyahu spent $23k on flowers at his official residence in Jerusalem in 2012. (About 300 quid a month less than Nigella/Saatchi were spunking on theirs).
>> Wedding Gest <<
Celebrity vicar for Katona
After two failed marriages and two bankruptcies, you might be worried that Kerry Katona will choose to make her upcoming third wedding a quiet, low-level sort of affair. But, no. Not a bit of it.
Kerry’s really pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s third time lucky this time – by getting David Gest to perform the wedding ceremony.
FYI: We’re looking forward to seeing the wedding photos. Fingers crossed Dave has another of these up his sleeve: http://bit.ly/1bGToNm
Favourite recent fact from hacking trial: The Queen was upset that police ate all the nuts left out for guests in run-up to Charles and Camilla’s wedding.
>> Gays and dolls <<
We’re putting Tom in now
Advertising agency Mother have produced a limited edition set of special Russian dolls, of “gay icons” to be auctioned to raise money for Russian LGBTs. They are rather nicely done, and for a good cause. But we can’t help feeling a little sorry for one of the icons.
There’s Elton, Stephen Fry, George Michael and Graham Norton. And Tom Daley, who only came out as bixsexual a week ago. And who has to compete in Russia fairly soon. And, as the smallest doll, is inserted into Graham Norton (who, himself fits into George Michael… etc.)
http://www.torussiawithlove.co.uk/
Big day for Vic Reeves today – hosting “DatacenterDynamics EMEA Awards”, where he will find out who has innovated best in mega-data centres, IT etc.
>> Glans Designs 2 <<
Channel 4’s humungous penis
FS writes:
“The glass canopy entrance to the Channel 4 building in Westminster was deliberately designed as a big old schlong by architects Richard Rogers Partnership (who also designed the Lloyd’s of London building). When people are leaving the building they are literally ejaculated out the end!”
Punchdrunk’s chief designers are branching out from immersive theatre, and doing the interiors of a new restaurant in Clapton.
>> Moscow mule <<
Wikileaks’ fatted calf
Rolling Stone has a good article on Glenn Greenwald and Edward Snowden. It makes an interesting point about why Wikileaks got so involved with Snowden’s travel arrangements:
“Snowden has been an undeniable boon for WikiLeaks, which has been struggling financially since 2011 (last year, it reportedly received just $93,000 in donations, barely making a dent in its 2012 annual budget of $530,000). After Snowden went public, donations to the group began to pour in at around $1,300 per day. WikiLeaks now sells T-shirts, mugs and tote bags with Snowden’s face on them (Bradley Manning’s visage, which once adorned similar paraphernalia, has all but disappeared).”
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>> Hmms <<
Dr Seuss, JT, despots
The Mandela Memorial selfie – the real story by the man who took the picture of the picture:
http://bit.ly/JhQgO3
HITLER, STALIN, POT, AMIN, MAO, THATCHER – All the greats in dot-to-dot. That’s your Secret Santa for your awful boss sorted:
http://www.dottodespot.bigcartel.com
Good way to update your dance collection – Defected Records’ top 50 2013:
http://bit.ly/19jLhFZ
What’s that in the back of your Citroen Xsara?
http://bit.ly/J9SyOl
Presenter notes found in the dressing room after last month’s Classic Rock Awards:
http://i41.tinypic.com/x5rp6x.jpg
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Thanks to: JW, Santas Little Helper, TM, DH, MS, SG, TB, deep_stoat, AM, GH, TT, MF, plasticflamingo
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Old Jokes Home:
I’ve bought a Manchester United lamp.
It looks great in the middle of the table.
Still Bored:
Christopher Walken on Badger v Baboon?
http://bit.ly/IR8sN9
