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May 31, 2006

WE ARE PEOPLE TOO.



Ginger bread man, ginger cats, ginger in teas.... And now ladies and gents, if you thought that was enough, well there's now an official site on the web for Ginger kids, aiming to promote equality and I quote "achieve equality, understanding, tolerance, and acceptance for Ginger Kids all over the world". Check out the link here....
Brilliant!!!!

May 30, 2006

One night in Paris!


Oh bless her soul... She's the heir to one of the biggest hotel chains in the world, has had a smash hit movie with her estranged ex-boyfriend and has stared in her very own TV show. Simple huh? Well just when you thought that was enough Paris has just spoken out about her anti-fur sentiments, so don't think you'll see her wearing that innocent fox jacket anymore on the red carpet . But tops it all, it's kinda wierd and bizarre for me- personally. She's now working on her debut solo album that she says will be a mixture of reggae, pop and hip-hop. Hmmm seems interesting. The first song off the album is entitled "Stars Are Blind," and several other things to look out for on the album include seven, YES, 7 songs written by Hilton, as well as a cover of Rod Stewart's "Do you think I'm sexy". Now after hearing about One Night In Paris, I can only imagine what the music video to her rendition of Stewart's song will be like, move aside Christina, Paris is the new blonde bimbo who uses her sexuality to sell her music. Wishing her the best of luck, I'm a sucker though I'll probably enjoy the music. Oh and if you think i'm not studying, well... I'm taking a break. Hybridity theories are killing me, so I thought I'd blog about Paris and the way she embraces cross-cultural forms of music, bring out your hybrid identity you :)

May 28, 2006

Stuck in a Pitt


Well this is an entertainment blog, because I like reading about this stuff... I will be an entertainment journalist one day, so if you're not interested in this type of info, I suggest you don't visit me blog again! Ok so finally one of the most anticipated births has happened. The Pitt-Jolie camp has given birth to their first child. Shiloh Nouvel Pitt-Jolie was born, Namibian, last night. It's a nice name I feel, not as over-bearing as Apple and Bluebell. SO congrats to them, I wonder if good old Jen Aniston is sending her best wishes? Who knows, perhaps she'll be the God Mum. Anyway all the best to them all..

May 27, 2006

Pregnant Hollywood


And finally- Gwyneth Paltrow, Geri Halliwell, and now Gwen Stefani. Congratulations to the "Hollaback Girl" singer and husband Gavin Rosdale. They welcomed their first born into the world yesterday afternoon, Kingston's the name... not bad huh? Hopefully the birth of little Kingston will drive her to work on some new material, both with No Doubt and her own solo career. Jason Von Blog, E-news, entertainment ville.

May 24, 2006

What's in a name?


First there was Apple... then came Moses, but this just tops it all!!! Bluebell Madonna Haliwell. Come on Geri surely you could've come up with something a little less extreme? I cna only imagine what the BrAngelina baby's name is going to be... maybe it'll be Namib Jolie-Pitt? I recently read an article saying that this baby's birth is the biggest then good JC, hectic I say, and again well extreme. Anyway welcome Bluebell to the world of odd times.

May 23, 2006

It is time


Who's keen to help me? I had a discussion with my TV group, Chopsuey aka "Friends is love" on Saturday about Dianne Lang and how selfless she is. She has dedicated her life to the children of Middleburg, and she's doing a DAMN fine job. Pictures to follow, but really they're amazing. So I thought to myself, self how could you, too, make a difference? Dank to Paang I realised that we can do something. And this is what I came up with. Parts of the Eastern Cape is in floods... not to mention the sub-zero temperatures. Let's get people to donate blankets, food, clothes... anything! We'll make a drop off point, and then let's give to those who need it! Anyone keen... holla: jase_vb@yahoo.com. Let's be selfless, and let's make a difference. Even if it's to four people, it's a start... IT IS TIME!

May 18, 2006

Small town


The more and more I think about this small-townness, the more I really worry. Last week Jacob Zuma was acquited on all charges of rape, and now he has resumed his position as Deputy president of the ANC. Does this mean he could be our next President? Probably. So two friends and I took to the streets to get comment from 'normal' Grahamstowners. The result- sweet bloody nothing. Everyone was too busy, or not interested. Wierd since there were so many protests against this man. Anyway that said the annual Captivate Student Media Conference is coming up again, and because of it's success last year we're aiming to improve. Problem- we cant get enough funding to accommodate our delegates as yet. So the strategy was to ask all the local businesses- who would lose a significant amount of business if there weren't any students- for some money. Again the small townness idea arises. Nobody interested except three businesses. So besides them I'd like to say, Karma comes around and all you silly little businesses will come short, watch. Our conference will go ahead, and don't you come crying when you want to advertise because we won't be interested in you, DAMN STOOPIDRS!

May 16, 2006

Old fun

When time's are hard and you've had a really crappy dayyy... look at what you may have to do when you get to, well, a more WISER age. Funny, bye. More serious posts to follow soon.

May 11, 2006

Please! Please take a look...


Make a note, a donation, take some time and help these children. If the system won't help then it's time for the citizens to do so.... For crying in a bucket, democracy cannot work if nobody helps and/or participates. For those who think this is philosophical and deep, I feel nothing, don't read this then. www.diannelang.com

May 09, 2006

Guilty?!


Well well well old Judge Will took six long hours to make his point... i.e. to tell us that Jay Z wasn't guilty. Cool. Maybe not of raping an unidentified woman, who will, on the condition of law remain anonymous. But, and it's a big BUT!!! He had an Affair with a woman, thirty years his juniour, HIV positive and then had that infamous shower afterwards! Come on Jay Z, you've just successfully set us back in our fight against Aids like ten years buddy. And to think you may be our next president, Heaven forbid! Anyway that's my ranting.... I think it's ridiculus, and I'm embarrassed. 702 and E News well done for your coverage, I thought it was objective and fair... nice. Ok so for all of you out there who are interested in reading this... it's about rape, and what exactly constitutes to it...and it's not short skirts. 1 in 9 is the statistic, that's not on. I applaude the anonymous complanent who came forward. I hope more will do this too, perhaps then authorities will start taking rape seriously. Take a look... bye for now

May 08, 2006

J Day

"Yo, dude.. I retire from the international music scene and you steal my name, dog what's up with that? I be the real Jay Z!" "Well I have been accussed of raping my family friend, I lost my deputy president job because of other charges, and well I need some publicity, so Izinja I edited yo name and called me just J.Z". It's J day, Judge Willem van der Merwe hands out his verdict in the Jacob Zuma trial in less than an hour's time. Here are some of the profound statements this dear man said throughout this trial. I wander what will happen... Let's hope the guilty will be sentenced accordingly. Jail Z.

May 02, 2006

Whoa Nelly!


Yeah man, one of my favourite artists is back. After a very successful Folklore album in 2004, she's finally back. Nelly Furtado drops her new album "Loose" on the 12th of June world wide, and I reckon it's gonna be a good year for her. Go listen to a few of the new tracks. I dig this lady, and I think a lot of others do too. Anyway had a great long weekend in Woodridge, P.E... landed up in Jeffrey's Bay, and St Francis checking out the scene. Such a good, chilled and rejuvinating weekend. Now it's back to reality and all that Jazz!

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  • I am 23 years old and I live in Johannesburg. I work in entertainment media, as a multimedia producer. Music, entertainment and travelling are my three passions. Combining those three= a happy Jason. I would love to work on MTV on air or as a producer or director and I still crave a career in radio. I best be making it happen
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