Articles tagged with: Money
James Blunt Promises To Quit Music Forever For Money!
Quick! Stop what you’re doing. If you thought the biggest announcement of the year was that time travelling thing that'd tell us the secrets of the universe, you’re wrong! We’ve got something much more important to tell you, something that will cause the world's population to sigh in unison. It's James Blunt. He might write all sorts of songs that get used in chick flicks, love albums and as a weapon to torture terror suspects, but this could soon stop. You see, James Blunt has promised to sew his mouth shut for the right amount of money. Or never step foot in a recording studio again, at least.
Quick! Stop what you’re doing. If you thought the biggest announcement of the year was that time travelling thing that'd tell us the secrets of the universe, you’re wrong! We’ve got something much more important to tell you, something that will cause the world's population to sigh in unison. It's James Blunt. He might write all sorts of songs that get used in chick flicks, love albums and as a weapon to torture terror suspects, but this could soon stop. You see, James Blunt has promised to sew his mouth shut for the right amount of money. Or never step foot in a recording studio again, at least.
Nobody Wants To Make Kevin Smith’s Stupid New Film
Kevin Smith might have inspired hundreds of indie movies about nothing with lots of pointless talking in them, but he just can't get any love. For example, the movie that Kevin Smith wants to make after his new flick Zack And Miri Make A Porno is a horror called Red State. Trouble is, Smith says no studio will touch Red State because it's bleak and dark and utterly noncommercial. A Kevin Smith film that's bleak and dark and noncommercial? Is Kevin Smith remaking Jersey Girl already? Right? Right? Because, you know, Jersey Girl was bleak, and it was dark, and, um... yeah. Would someone mind calling us a taxi, please?
Kevin Smith might have inspired hundreds of indie movies about nothing with lots of pointless talking in them, but he just can't get any love. For example, the movie that Kevin Smith wants to make after his new flick Zack And Miri Make A Porno is a horror called Red State. Trouble is, Smith says no studio will touch Red State because it's bleak and dark and utterly noncommercial. A Kevin Smith film that's bleak and dark and noncommercial? Is Kevin Smith remaking Jersey Girl already? Right? Right? Because, you know, Jersey Girl was bleak, and it was dark, and, um... yeah. Would someone mind calling us a taxi, please?
Big Brother: Sara & Lisa Up, Both Quite Rich Now
Well it took 84 days, but Big Brother finally got exciting last night. Well, maybe exciting isn't the word. Something happened on Big Brother last night. Does that count? In what has to be a nudge to the British public to remind everyone that it still existed, last night Big Brother made the remaining housemates nominate each other face to face on live TV. Then Sara and Lisa - the two housemates with the most votes - had some sort of convoluted quiz thing to go through before one of them won £50,000. Except they both ended up splitting the prize in two and doing a kind of piggyback thing around the room for a bit. They're still up, though. Are you still with us? Sara and Lisa are still up for Big Brother eviction tomorrow. That's the important part. Well, maybe important isn't the word... So who'll go tomorrow? Here are the Big Brother betting odds for Sara to win the show, with help from Paddy Power...
Well it took 84 days, but Big Brother finally got exciting last night. Well, maybe exciting isn't the word. Something happened on Big Brother last night. Does that count? In what has to be a nudge to the British public to remind everyone that it still existed, last night Big Brother made the remaining housemates nominate each other face to face on live TV. Then Sara and Lisa - the two housemates with the most votes - had some sort of convoluted quiz thing to go through before one of them won £50,000. Except they both ended up splitting the prize in two and doing a kind of piggyback thing around the room for a bit. They're still up, though. Are you still with us? Sara and Lisa are still up for Big Brother eviction tomorrow. That's the important part. Well, maybe important isn't the word... So who'll go tomorrow? Here are the Big Brother betting odds for Sara to win the show, with help from Paddy Power...
Britney Spears Owes a Lot of Money for Questionable Standards of Legal Service
We all know what's been happening with Britney Spears in recent times - the vast majority of her life seems to have adorned these very pages over the last couple of years. But no one seems to have put any real thought into how this has affected the girl on a financial level - yes, we'll all happily point out that she's gone mental, we'll laugh (and wince) when we see her ladybits on show in public and we'll wonder why she's such a glutton for punishment when she's rumoured to make a second appearance at the MTV VMAs. Then, when all the other news has run out, when she's calmed down and stopped being as mad, when the kids are safely hidden away with Kevin Federline, people start resorting to cold, hard figures. Namely the ones that say Britney Spears has spent around $700,000 on legal fees trying to get her kids back. Then the smirk about the situation fades and we are left feeling a bit bad for her again. She's got quite good at making us not take the piss out of her, actually. The crafty wench.
We all know what's been happening with Britney Spears in recent times - the vast majority of her life seems to have adorned these very pages over the last couple of years. But no one seems to have put any real thought into how this has affected the girl on a financial level - yes, we'll all happily point out that she's gone mental, we'll laugh (and wince) when we see her ladybits on show in public and we'll wonder why she's such a glutton for punishment when she's rumoured to make a second appearance at the MTV VMAs. Then, when all the other news has run out, when she's calmed down and stopped being as mad, when the kids are safely hidden away with Kevin Federline, people start resorting to cold, hard figures. Namely the ones that say Britney Spears has spent around $700,000 on legal fees trying to get her kids back. Then the smirk about the situation fades and we are left feeling a bit bad for her again. She's got quite good at making us not take the piss out of her, actually. The crafty wench.
Jennifer Aniston Still a ‘Lady’, John Mayer Keeps Moths in His Wallet
John Mayer has, rather unsurprisingly, been using his breakup with Jennifer Aniston to get himself a nice big slice of publicity. It's not that we didn't expect him to go down that route, but it does still irritate when it actually happens. After all, he is still a dull nobody that would have faded into obscurity had he kept his mouth shut about the relationship and consequent split. So obviously he's gone for the old 'talk about her to the press in an annoying fashion, just so people don't forget who I am for at least two extra weeks, and places like that amazing hecklerspray.com will write about me again' route that so many ineffectual Z-listers opt for. Well we won't, John Mayer. We wo... oh. We have. Bugger.
John Mayer has, rather unsurprisingly, been using his breakup with Jennifer Aniston to get himself a nice big slice of publicity. It's not that we didn't expect him to go down that route, but it does still irritate when it actually happens. After all, he is still a dull nobody that would have faded into obscurity had he kept his mouth shut about the relationship and consequent split. So obviously he's gone for the old 'talk about her to the press in an annoying fashion, just so people don't forget who I am for at least two extra weeks, and places like that amazing hecklerspray.com will write about me again' route that so many ineffectual Z-listers opt for. Well we won't, John Mayer. We wo... oh. We have. Bugger.
Christian Bale Assault Charges Result in Ultimate Punishment. That, or Just a Caution
Christian Bale looks likely to get away with allegedly pushing his mum about, if he pleads guilty to assault. The Welshman, who no one seems to realise is Welsh, has been recommended to receive a caution by the Crown Prosecution Service for his alleged actions, should he plead guilty to charges next month. If, however, he pleads not guilty then he could be looking at more severe penalties, all according to the bastion of truth, honour and glory that is The Sun newspaper. Though, let's be honest here - he probably wouldn't be looking at any really severe charges. A fine, a slap on the wrist and a bruised ego, leaving the Baler ready to take on Terminator 4 and Batman 3. Unless the authorities were to decide on making an example of him and imprisoned him for life - alledgely pushing your mum and sister about is no laughing matter, after all. Especially when they apparently want money from you.
Christian Bale looks likely to get away with allegedly pushing his mum about, if he pleads guilty to assault. The Welshman, who no one seems to realise is Welsh, has been recommended to receive a caution by the Crown Prosecution Service for his alleged actions, should he plead guilty to charges next month. If, however, he pleads not guilty then he could be looking at more severe penalties, all according to the bastion of truth, honour and glory that is The Sun newspaper. Though, let's be honest here - he probably wouldn't be looking at any really severe charges. A fine, a slap on the wrist and a bruised ego, leaving the Baler ready to take on Terminator 4 and Batman 3. Unless the authorities were to decide on making an example of him and imprisoned him for life - alledgely pushing your mum and sister about is no laughing matter, after all. Especially when they apparently want money from you.
Charlie Sheen Earns More Than You
It really isn't very nice reading stories about those acting types and how much they actually earn for what they consider 'work'. Now sure, if it's someone like the Baler losing ridiculous amounts of weight (or putting it back on to be Batman), or generally any kind of actor that's willing to put their body on the line and actually change themselves physically or mentally to help their performance, then fair enough. But when you're Charlie Sheen? Come on. You don't really deserve that much for your acting talent, do you? Sure, you were entertaining in 'Hot Shots', but does that mean you should be able to command $825,000 (about £420,000) per episode of 'Two and a Half Men', thus making you the highest paid TV actor in the US? Apparently it does. Colour us confused.
It really isn't very nice reading stories about those acting types and how much they actually earn for what they consider 'work'. Now sure, if it's someone like the Baler losing ridiculous amounts of weight (or putting it back on to be Batman), or generally any kind of actor that's willing to put their body on the line and actually change themselves physically or mentally to help their performance, then fair enough. But when you're Charlie Sheen? Come on. You don't really deserve that much for your acting talent, do you? Sure, you were entertaining in 'Hot Shots', but does that mean you should be able to command $825,000 (about £420,000) per episode of 'Two and a Half Men', thus making you the highest paid TV actor in the US? Apparently it does. Colour us confused.
Christian Bale Went Spazzy Over Sister Cash Request: Claim
Christian Bale is easily our method actor of the week - his dedication to clown-beating even extends to his own clown mother, for God's sake. But, in all of this possibly-illegal motherclown-beating kerfuffle, one question has stood out above all others - what makes a newly-minted megastar like Christian Bale start whaling on his mother and sister on the happiest day of his life? Turns out the reason might be cash. According to reports today, Christian Bale kicked off after his sister asked him for £100,000 to help raise her three children. Frankly we're disgusted - doesn't Christian Bale know that all children have the right to receive occasional gifts of more than the average British annual working wage that their mother has managed to guilt out of their moviestar uncle? Shame on you, Mr Bale. Shame on you indeed.
Christian Bale is easily our method actor of the week - his dedication to clown-beating even extends to his own clown mother, for God's sake. But, in all of this possibly-illegal motherclown-beating kerfuffle, one question has stood out above all others - what makes a newly-minted megastar like Christian Bale start whaling on his mother and sister on the happiest day of his life? Turns out the reason might be cash. According to reports today, Christian Bale kicked off after his sister asked him for £100,000 to help raise her three children. Frankly we're disgusted - doesn't Christian Bale know that all children have the right to receive occasional gifts of more than the average British annual working wage that their mother has managed to guilt out of their moviestar uncle? Shame on you, Mr Bale. Shame on you indeed.
