The Loquacious Limey

[The Limey] So the music has faded, the red carpet’s rolled up and the whole endless ego-fest is over for a year. Or at least, until James Cameron demands a recount.
But of all the clues to be gathered from this glitzy debacle, two stand out above all: Having an original story helps to win the [...]

[The Limey] – On Monday every D-list starlet’s favorite outlet for self-serving stories, those ubiquitous ‘friends’ spoon-fed a laughably transparent tale to the down-market tabloids that Lindsay Lohan was engaging in ‘knife play’ and ‘cutting herself’ from despair.
The resulting attention then gave Ms. Lohan the chance to ‘graciously’ speak to the media directly, firmly denying [...]

With a sense of respect that’s as weak as his acting, Charlie Sheen has announced that the US Government itself was behind 9/11.
The New York-born actor, who turned 44 on September 3rd, has just released a fictional transcript in which he ‘interviews’ President Obama and asks him to re-open the 9/11 case.
“The official 9/11 story [...]

With Hollywood now clearly devoid of ideas it should come as little surprise that yet another desperate, cash-grabbing sequel is coming your way.
Having grossed $414+ million with ‘Bad Boys’ 1 and 2, the explosion-packed antics of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as two Miami detectives with a worrying fetish for standing totally still while Michael [...]

After the self-induced hype of her ‘Playboy’ appearance was met with the universal indifference it so richly deserved, Heidi Montag is now claiming the risible showing was simply her way to please both her fans;
“Always leave them asking for more,” she explained to Ryan Seacrest on his ‘KIIS-FM’ radio show yesterday. “Next time, I’ll have [...]

After five years, 48 awards and 147 nominations, ‘Lost’ is finally reaching the end. And a lucky few of the millions transfixed in its spell got to hear news of that ending from the makers themselves.
Over the weekend at San Diego’s ‘ComicCon’ soiree, some of the show’s more geek-friendly fans heard producers Damon Lindelof and [...]

A struggling TV producer, whose credits include Baretta, The Man from Uncle and a whole list of old shows you would never have heard of is now suing both ABC and Touchstone Television, claiming he was the source of one of their biggest hits – Lost.
Anthony Spinner, 79, claims he was paid $30,000 by ABC [...]

Hard on the stiletto heels of being pink-slipped as Miss California, it seems Carrie Prejean just can’t catch a break. She’s now lost her job as a spokesman for Sledge.
The clothing firm, whose upcoming brand is a long-standing favorite of celebs like Beyonce, have confirmed Carrie’s been dropped as the spokesmodel for their scheduled Fall [...]

From ABC News, seven minutes ago:
“There will be no more second chances for former Miss California, Carrie Prejean. The Miss USA runner-up has officially been fired – this time with the blessing of pageant owner Donald Trump.”
All togther now: Yeeessssssss!
…And about *$&!!##@% time !
This ridiculous farce has been rumbling on since early May. She insulted [...]

After running his mouth off – again – British TV chef Gordon Ramsay just got a well-earned rebuke from Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, who called him a ‘low-life.’
For reasons unknown, the uncouth Mr. Ramsay, 42, was allowed to appear at the ‘Good Food and Wine’ trade show in Melbourne on Saturday. During a demonstration [...]