November 17, 2004
Wednesday News Wrap
Long time, no wrap. My bad.
Let’s kick things off with some fascinating Band Aid 20 news from the always brilliant and hard-hitting The Sun. While Justin “Comical” Hawkins would have you believe Bono’s ego and management colluded to ensure the U2 frontman sang his (in)famous line “Tonight thank God it’s them instead of you” in the latest recording of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, the truth is vastly different. Turns out Fran Healy and Nigel Godrich begged the humble statesman of rock to sing the line. Bono, who was busy handing out leather pants to the poor at the time and helping old ladies across the road, wasn’t too sure. Being the modest and almost Christ-like figure that he is, Bono responded that he though he was “not worthy” to sing the line. Thankfully, his desire to do the right thing ensured he generously flew to London and re-recorded the line in an effort to contribute to the greater good. Well, that clears THAT up then! That Hawkins fellow, where does he get off accusing Bono of having an ego! Hmmmph! Meanwhile, the noble Natasha Bedingfield has told The Sun that she’d “be proud if Band Aid beats me.” Ladies and gentlemen, if it beats her. If. Because I’m sure there’s a grand old chance Natasha Bedingfield will outsell Band Aid 20.
I love Neighbours as much as the next slightly demented girl, but I have one major criticism (not including Harold-takes-Homebrand-Viagra storyline). Where are the ridiculously named newborns? I know, Oscar Scully is slightly ridiculous, but I really think we have to do better. On UK soap Eastenders, a character on the show - a teenage shoplifter, no less, called Demi Miller! DEMI! - has just given birth to a little girl called Aleesha Beyonce Miller. Aleesha Beyonce. It’s genius - pure genius. Please, please, please can Summer Hoyland get pregnant in the next two years and continue the family tradition of idiotic nomenclature by calling the sprog Avril Lachey Cherokee Federline Hoyland, Mr\Mrs Neighbours Scriptwriter? Cheers.
Don Henley from The Eagles has spoken out against the Idol franchise. According to the Herald Sun, Henley said “I am sick of it, it is about marketing over music and formula, all based on decisions by men in ties. It is created in the backrooms.” Blah blah von blah. That sounds more like the world of pop music in general than Idol specifically. If it makes the kiddies happy and gets them enjoying music in general, then why not - what’s the harm, Don? In any case, I would MUCH rather listen to Angels Touched My Special Place than the hideous Hotel California. I hate that song.
Dicko has expressed his desire for Casey Donovan to win Australian Idol. I concur, old man. ausculture.com will be throwing it’s considerable weight (cough) behind Casey as we always enjoy watching the underdog topple the favourite. Plus I’ve been bitter towards Anthony’s inclusion in the Top Twelve as the Judge’s Choice ever since I discovered he had a history of working with Mark Holden.
Geri Halliwell has confessed that she believes her dogs are gay. Riiiiiight. Personally, I’m more concerned with the fact she named her Pomeranian pup “Daddy”.
Robbie Williams is reportedly upset that his latest ex, former probation officer Lisa Brash, has revealed all to a magazine called, erm, Reveal. According to Brash, Robbie “was no better endowed or more experienced than any other lover. We stayed in and cuddled. I think he prefers cuddles to passionate sex. We did lots of smoking and eating chocolate - Rob’s two vices. He smokes about 80 a day and can polish off a box of Celebrations by himself.” Bless.
Tom Hanks is pretty much confirmed as playing Robert Langdon in the movie version of The Da Vinci Code. Boo! Finally, in a tale which will no doubt inspire you on a rather dull Wednesday, an Iranian fish sprang back to life after spending four days inside a fridge. Word.
PS: Oh, I can’t get enough of stupid Band Aid 20 talk. Here’s what the critics have been saying. My favourite part? “The biggest loser this time around is Dido, who sounds like a nun bricked up in a wall who’s trying to sing through an air vent. You realize that Dido ain’t no Boy George (who sang her line in the original).” - I knew that’d be the case!
Posted by Jess at November 17, 2004 09:15 AM— Filed under Common