Unbelievable!

The season finale of Pretty Little Liars came last night and I feel....ever so slightly let down.

Let's be fair. Many of the events that happenn in the show rely on the suspension of belief just a little bit. But it never really goes so far that you think it is ridiculous. With the way things ended last night though, I'm not really sure what to think. How many suspects are there for being "A"?!

I think it's a fairly safe bet that Ian killed Ali, but what's with the dodgy policeman?! I wondered if he was genuine when he first appeared on the screen but it's obvious now that he isn't. But I really hate the introduction of a new dodgy character so late in the game. What is he doing with Jenna?!

I muchly enjoyed the suspense of the Spencer/Ian fight towards the end. He is a true psychopath! First question though, why do girls in danger always run UP the stairs?! What is the reasoning???? Second question, what happened to the little flash drive with all the videos on after Spencer threw it at him? Was it left on the floor or did he take it? The part when the other girls rushed in to find Spencer and we saw Ian hanging from the ropes was fantastic but had he really been dead - it would have looked as though Spencer may have killed him.

My brain could not cope with the prospect that he somehow escaped strangulation. Did the mysterious stranger who saved Spencer then go back and rescue Ian?! How did he get out of those ropes?!

Of course, the bigger question is....who was the mysterious stranger? I thought the shot on Noel was interesting, so he could perhaps have had something to do with it.

I can't work out why I feel a little let down by the last episode. I enjoyed watching it, and it was certainly full of drama. I think I was hoping for a few more answers. I also wanted to see more of both Caleb and Toby *lol*

And now we have to wait longer than ever to find out what happens next :( On the plus side though, Pretty Little Liars will be released on DVD in the US quite soon so you can re-watch all the action to your heart's content!

Charlie Sheen Uses Twitter to Advertise for an Intern!

You gotta love Charlie Sheen. For weeks now he has dominated the press with his words and the public just can't seem to get enough of him. With more than 2 million Twitter followers, Sheen's words can quickly reach his fans and be spread over the internet almost instantly! There is no doubt he is the most talked about star of 2011, even taking over Lady Gaga! Now, Charlie Sheen has taken his tweets to a new level, offering a summer job to one lucky  fan! Of course, he is just kidding. I think. To find out more, click here!

 

A Person of Interest? Pretty Little Liars!!!!

Warning!! If you did not see the PLL episode titled "A Person of Interest", this post contains spoilers!

 

Oh Em Gee! How amazing was last night's episode of Pretty Little Liars?!

I must start by saying that for the first half of the season I was convinced that Spencer murdered Ali, but as we got to know her, I figured it was unlikely. I now feel desperately sorry for her as it seems that someone is trying to frame her. I could have cried when her parents told her she needs to see a therapist! :( However, there were moments of awesome for Spencer! ;) Kissing Toby must have been high on her list of things she could never have predicted! He is quite lovely though. The strong, silent type! :D I hope he can find a way to save her.

The situation with Ian is getting weirder and weirder. He claimed that Ali was stalking him, and from what we learned yesterday it seems that his story is starting to make sense. The only part that still doesn't tie in is the video of him possibly murdering Ali. But even if he didn't do it, he was there that night and he must know SOMETHING.And what was he doing giving Jenna a bag? And why is she hiding it? Too many questions!

I still can't bring myself to feel too sorry for Melissa. She isn't as bitchy as she first appeared but there is something about her that rubs me up the wrong way. I can't help again being suspicious that SHE killed Ali. She made a comment a while back about Ali's game-playing probably being the thing that got her killed. Hmmmm.

 

Emily and Paige was....interesting. Understanding as I am, I still wouldn't necessarily want to hang out with someone who tried to drown me, even if she is confused. Emily is an angel though, and I loved seeing her out with Paige at the karaoke bar. They fit together well but...what about Maya? I know she is away at bad girl camp but, they never officially broke up and Emily seemed to get over her very quickly. Whatever, I think she made the right decision about being just friends with Paige. I am looking forward to seeing where things go from here.

Hanna. Oh, Hanna! I adore that girl - and I am deeply jealous about her getting on with Caleb because he is HOT! :p He is far more suited to her than Sean ever was, and she finally lost the virginity she seemed to eager to lose! Alas, she may get her heart broken because it seems that there really IS more to Caleb than first met the eye. His phonecall to someone we don't know saying he is done suggests he has some part in the "A" fiasco. Perhaps Hanna and Aria were right when they said all of those phones they found in school were the property of "A". I'm going to take a new stab in the dark here and say he was calling Jenna - and the reason he told Hanna he couldn't unlock Jenna's phone was because he knew there were things on it that he didn't want Hanna to see. The plus side is that Caleb actually may have morals after all but if Hanna finds out he had to do with the suffering she has been through, she will never want to see him again. :(

I genuinely don't know how I will cope when the season ends! I am officially addicted!

P.S Sorry for any rambling - my overexcited brain needed to share my thoughts quickly!

 

Not Going Out

If you live in the UK, you may have seen or heard of the BBC comedy show Not Going Out. If you haven't heard of it and you like a good laugh and don't mind a lot of innuendo, you need to check it out! It stars Tim Vine, Lee Mack and Miranda Hart (although whether Miranda will be in this series remains to be seen!) and it's on on Thursday nights on BBC One at 9.30 PM!! It is honestly one of the best comedies of recent years and makes me laugh out loud every time. For more info read on: Reasons You Should Be Watching Not Going Out.

Katie Waissel's Grandmother a Prostitute?!

Katie Waissel's Grandmother is a Prostitute?

I know it's harsh, and probably tabloid junk but this has got to be my favourite X Factor story this year! I can't help feeling sorry for Katie though. I am still not her biggest fan but I can certainly see how this latest news would bring her right back to square one with the public again. She was excellent during Saturday night's X Factor and for thsi story to come out now must be mortifying.

At the same time though, there is a suppressed giggle inside me. Not because it's funny that Katie Waissel has been embarrassed. It's simply the idea that there is a website in existence called Vintage Vamps, featuring mature ladies in rather risque outfits. Good luck to them, I guess, but....wow.

Goodbye Aiden! #xfactor

I didn't write a recap of tonight's result because the site I write for is having some issues at the moment, so I will just say as much I can muster about tonight's result. I am gutted that Aiden is out of the competition. If audiences want something different, Aiden is the man. I get that in terms of oddities, Katie was probably the lesser of two evils in eyes of the viewers - she is at least fairly easy on the eye and looks like she is having fun. Aiden generally looks drunk or scary - but his voice is stunning, it just needs a touch more control. I desperately hope this isn't the last we hear from him but I fear he is so far from the mainstream he just won't fit :(

Dear X Factor...

...Your 'don't vote Katie out ' rule is starting to become obvious. Dannii is clearly the only judge with ears and backbone. Katie Waissel is NOT interesting, entertaining and clearly not who the public want to see again based on the epic amount of jeering from the crowd and being in the bottom two three times. I admit Treyc probably wouldn't have won but she deserved the chance to stay longer.

Simon Cowell has admitted he enjoys controversy - but he began the X Factor as a TALENT show. Clearly he is happy to go against what he originally believed in for the sake of headlines.

Cheryl Cole totally copped out - though I understand why she didnt want to choose and it wouldnt have changed the result anyway. But even so - she was asked the question and should have answered it.

Louis Walsh called Katie "style over substance" and keeping her on was dumb.

Writing about Katie Waissel is interesting, granted. I don't want to be one of those internet bullies I keep hearing about - but when a single act who isn't ever going to be the next big thing is blatantly allowed to break the rules then continue through the competition after having fluffed her words and sang out of tune, people will be pissed off. Simples. As such, I will still be reporting on her antics - but doing so as impartially as I can manage.

Well, I'll try.

It's not that I dislike her as a person - because we dont even know who she is. But that is where the dislike comes in. That and her singing is average at best when other people - like Gamu - were denied a place in the live shows. Its not so much the feeling that she stole Gamu's place because that could have been blamed on any of the girls. Its simply that she is not good enough, IMO.

Robert Pattinson Backs X Factor Wagner

Robert Pattinson Backs X Factor Wagner

This is by far the funniest celebrity news story I have read in ages! Clearly this is just a simple case of piss taking but I think Robert Pattinson sums up the feelings of many of the X Factor voters who now see the show for the mockery it has become!  If this news helps Wagner stay in the competition, it will only become even funnier. :D

Katie Waissel was Always a "Monster"

Katie Waissel Was Always a "Monster"

If you click on the story above, you will find a relatively calm report about the latest Katie Waissel scandal. Outside of that article, I want to say how much I think the X Factor is a complete and utter con.

The stories about whether or not Katie Waissel already had the inside track on the show have been rife - linking to them all with the "evidence" about how she had been on tour with former X Factor runner up Andy Abraham and that she had met Brian Friedman and Sony execs before would take forever.

While I am still completely addicted to the X Factor and am done with being irritated by the outcomes, there seems to be some kind of mass manipulation going on. If Simon Cowell says something is excellent, regardless of what we have heard, for some reason we always believe it. It might be because he is rarely awestruck that when he is we trust his word. In my opinion, that is why Katie Waissel is still in the competition. Let's be honest - she has really only put on one credible vocal through the show so far and that was when she sang Etta James. Her performance of the Jungle Book song was entertaining, sure. But vocally, it sucked. Simon Cowell comparing Katie Waissel to Gwen Stefani is one of the most idiotic things I have ever heard. Gwen Stefani can actually sing. She is quirky, yet genuine - at least that is how she comes across.

My plea to the public this week - PLEASE judge on what you hear and not what the judges say. It is our votes that make the difference.

Weekend X Factor roundup!

Well, well, well! Another entertaining X Factor weekend is now over and the results are in! Before I get to that though, here is my X Factor Live Show week Three Roundup. I thought the show itself was actually quite good, though how most of those songs are "guilty pleasures" I have no clue. Many were classics! Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson, Treyc Cohen, Paige Richardson and Matt Cardle stood out for me by a mile - though there were good performances from pretty much everyone.

Katie Waissel - oh God. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed her performance of her ridiculous song but her singing is not doing it for me. I want to be convinced that she is not just a tabloid junkies dream but it hasn't happened yet. She does seem like a nice girl, but one who tries too hard and that may be the problem. *sigh* I guess we'll have to wait and see what she comes up with next time!

X Factor Week Three Results Show

Meh is all I can say to this really. The wrong people were in the bottom two and that always sucks.

I would also like to pick up on some other news that broke on Saturday. There is/was a Cher Lloyd hate video spreading its way around the internet. While I have not been her biggest fan, I wrote an article tackling the claims, not because I have overall proof that it is all lies, but just to pick up on some of the things that are merely speculation. Take a look! Cher Lloyd Hate Video - Twisted Facts, Rumours and Unfairness

Thats all for now, folks!

Katie Waissel vs Cher Lloyd: Do They Have the X Factor

Katie Waissel vs Cher Lloyd: Do They Have the X Factor

In the above article, I have tried to settle the argument about whether or not these girls have the X Factor. Even I was suprised by my thoughts!

X Factor Drama Queen Katie Waissel Threatens to Quit

Katie Waissel Threatens to Quit X Factor

Ooh, big surprise! A story that will make people feel sorry for her! Yeah, yeah okay I'll go and get myself a saucer of milk :p I am beyond dubious about the truth of this story but I felt it was worth reporting. True or not, maybe it is time to give Miss Waissel the benefit of the doubt and judge her for what she does from now on, instead of what she did before. You never know, the British public may even grow to love her!

X Factor thoughts

Last night I wrote my instant thoughts on the X Factor live show, which you can read by clicking the link below. This morning, on thinking about it, I feel that my initial thoughts were correct but perhaps I was a little harsh on the likes of Cher Lloyd and Storm Lee. However, I stand by opinion that almost all of them looked ridiculous. It is hard to take these people seriously when they are dressed so poorly. It distracted from the singing so much because I couldn't stop wondering why the hell they were wearing such deranged outfits.

I also stand by the opinion that the X Factor is more of a freak show than a talent show - by which I mean that there is far less talent than quirkiness, and while quirkiness is often a good thing - too much of it at once is not cool. After being angry about Gamu not getting through, I kinda think she may do better out of it all - as long as she is allowed to stay in this country.

Crazy Outfits, Bad Singing and Bickering Judges - X Factor Live Shows Week One

Hey hey, it's X Factor Day!

I know I said that I would post some non X Factor articles soon, but as it is the day of the first live show, it would be silly of me not to write about the X Factor today!

Cheryl Cole Admits Gamu Axe Was Purely Her Decision

Gamu Nhengu's Family to Fight Visa Application Refusal

Gamu Nhengu's Family to Fight Visa Application Refusal


We are now on day four of Gamugate, and it's getting more confusing and complicated with every day! Poor Gamu.

It's All Over For Gamu

X Factor's Gamu Nhengu Refused Right to Remain in the UK

Cheryl Cole "Ordered" To Axe Gamu?

It seems that Gamugate is set to keep on running! Sadly, it seems that the more publicity she gets, the less the X Factor people are willing to take her on. :(

With news that even the wild card show may not save Gamu Nhengu, it has ocurred to me that maybe the whole thing really is a big joke. If it were a REAL wild card show, the VIEWERS would get to be the ones to vote, not the judges. Let's face it, it is after all, the viewers who are making them rich by tuning in every week and voting for the contestants. Why shouldn't we get a say?

Anyway, here is today's news: Cheryl Cole "Ordered" to Drop Gamu from X Factor

Does Ghamu Nhengu REALLY Have the X Factor?

I have been putting some thought into this, and here is what I have decided: Does Gamu Nhengu REALLY Have the X Factor?

The morning after the X Factor

Took me a while to go to sleep after last night's X Factor because I couldn't tear my eyes away from Twitter where I was watching peoples opinions for over an hour after the show ended.The only thing I grasped was major anger from people who think Cheryl Cole made huge mistakes.

With her and Danni being missing from most of the auditions and Boot Camp, it seems people are questioning their choices. I think their questions are fair - particularly in regards to Cheryl's choices. I actually thought Danni's choices were spot on. But for Cheryl, her place as the nation's sweetheart has seriously taken some damage.

There were three big problems with her choices. One, and the biggest mistake ever, was letting go of Gamu Nhengu. For Cole to say she didn't see star quality in her could be a direct result of her missing Boot Camp. Gamu is definintely a star and with any luck, the wild card show will save her. Doesn't take away from the fact that Cheryl messed up though.

Secondly, putting through Katie Waissel who forgot her lyrics in her first audition and cried and mumbled her audition at Cheryl's house was very wrong. There are many conspiracy theories circulating the internet about why she was allowed to go further - the main being that she has many contacts with Simon Cowell's record company which may have put her ahead of the game. The bad news for Katie is that the British press know how to spin a story and even if she makes the live shows - she may not get voted in past the first week unless she is incredible.

Third, Cher Lloyd. Personally, while I think she has got something, she may well struggle singing a normal song that is not hip hop. Her voice is strange. More worryingly than that though, are the reports about her delicate state of mind. The more I think about this decision the more ridiculous it seems. Choosing her based on one good audition - her first - seems nuts. At Boot Camp, she wasn't brilliant and at Cheryl's house, she fell to pieces. It has been said that she got a throat infection while she was there but it doesn't take away from how nervous she was. Putting her out there onto the live shows where millions of people will watch her singing live is a dangerous thing.

But the decisions have been made. Now all we can do is wait and see what happens next!

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - The Complete Collection

Hey peeps!

A while ago I showed off a couple of my Pretty Little Liars guides and over the last couple of weeks I have been slowly adding to the collection. I am pleased to tell you that they are all done now, so I wanted to post them all here for quick and easy access! Before I do that, I wanted to say that I had intended to write I final article detailing the parents of the Pretty Little Liars because they have been rather important in the show too. However, there just wasn't enough on all of the parents for me to do this so I will post a bit here.

Spencer's parents - Spencer's family is rich and outgoing. Her father is a very determined man, intent on winning at any cost. He looks down on the "little people" who he considers below him. Spencer's mother initially came across as being very much like her husband. It was later revealed that she has a softer side, and was so afraid of being cast aside for not being perfect, she hid the fact that she had a lump removed from her breast from everyone in the family.

Emily's parents - Emily's father has just returned home from Afghanistan after being away with the army for a long time. He seems like a pretty decent guy so far. Emily's mother is a little like Spencer's father in the sense that everything has to be "perfect". Anything differing from the norm is unacceptable.

Hanna''s parents - Seperated. Hanna's dad is to get re-married but I don;t think he will be very important to the show. It's her mother Ashley who is interesting. Ashley is not above doing something bad in desperate times. She slept with the police officer who arrested Hanna for shoplifting so he would drop the charges. In the last episode before the mid-season break, we saw Ashley stealing money from a very old lady who left behind the key to her safety deposit box at the bank where Ashley works.

Aria's parents - Also seperated after her father Byron's affair was revealed. Her mother Ella moved out of the family home and is trying to get herself together. Byron is equally struggling two look after their two children all by himself. He has been spending an increasing amount of time with Ashley.

Okay, that's that done! *lol* Now for the full beginner's guide to Pretty Little Liars!

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part One, Alison DiLaurentis

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Two, Spencer Hastings

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Three, Aria Montgomery

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Four, Emily Fields

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Five, Hanna Marin

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Six, Jenna Marshall and Toby Cavanaugh

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Seven, Sean Ackard and Lucas Gottesman

A Beginner's Guide to Pretty Little Liars - Part Eight, Ezra Fitz, Mona Vanderwall and Maya St. Germain

Hope you enjoy these little PLL snippets! <3