Van Tango

Blur have described their forthcoming album as unambitious punk rock, because they lack a talented guitarist following Graham Coxon's refusal to rejoin the group. Damon Albarn wants fans to be prepared for a completely different sound because he will be playing guitar on the eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2003's Think Tank. Coxon quit the band in 2002 to pursue a solo career but there were hopes he would return to work on Blur's eighth studio album which is expected to be completed next year. Albarn says, "We decided that if we're going to make another record it's just got to be the three of us and I've got to play guitar. And because I'm such a rudimentary guitarist it has to be really stupid and basic punk rock." Sigh. I want to hear more Parklife-s, Country Houses and Beetlebums. Not another Mcfly+Sum41 production.

After the goal-less draw CL game at Anfield :
Wang Meng Meng : Have we ever seen master tactician Mourinho so stumped?
Tohari Paijan : For once, The Special One did not make any noise before or after this game. He did not try to stir up any controversy like he usually does. He knows that he has met his match in Benitez. The Liverpool manager has showed the world how Chelsea can be contained while the Portuguese just sat on his bench, not knowing what to do. Liverpool had the upper hand in almost every department. They defended tremendously, had superior possession and looked the more likely side to win. Honestly, they look like the only team that knows how to stop Chelsea from scoring. In the return game, I expect Mourinho to put either Joe Cole or Eidur Gudjohnsen back into the line-up to feed the strikers but Benitez is such a meticulous manager that he has probably prepared a solution for this as well.

After watching this brilliant Cech gk dude for more than one season, I've found out exactly who he resembles...












An unknown Aussie is in the frame to be the new James Bond. Producers will screen test Sam Worthington, 29 - whose biggest role to date was in a Macbeth remake in Oz. Bond has been played by an Aussie before - George Lazenby in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'. Daniel Craig, 37, had been the favourite to take over Irishman Pierce Brosnan's role for Casino Royale. A decision is expected next month. Both not dashing enough to take over the sacred role. Maybe their charisma would be good enough to convince.

Jennifer Garner is making the most of her pregnancy. She said, "I'm just trying to make up for every carbohydrate I never ate. I'm trying to get really friendly with carbohydrates." Hopefully she won't reach the 'villa wellness' appetite status.

Same situations but from different point of views:
Techno guy :
Hey, this is Mr Vain. Although I have been your superhero lover for some time, sorry that things didn't work out. Guess I'll dance alone with some china girl at 9pm till I come home. Let it be the night tonight where you'll put 'em high. We've had a crazy, sexy, marvellous time and I still remember you like yesterday. Hope you can find a new kosmiklove who gives you a piece of heaven. But everytime you needed me for any advice, just ring. No matter what, we are always together in my electric dreams.

Oldies guy :
Hi there. There are some things I would like to say. Although you have been my calender girl for some time, both of us somehow suddenly became strangers in the night. I guess that is just the way you are. Maybe I've spoilt it all by saying something stupid, or maybe you've lost that lovin' feeling. Those nights by the moon river were the best times we've shared. Now, as tears go by, I can't smile without you. No matter what, I hope you will dream a little dream of me.


Kate Hudson has sparked worries for her health - after she was photographed looking worryingly skinny. Friends of the actress think she needs to plump up after shedding pounds following the birth of her son 20 months ago. Quoted a source - "Her friends think Kate has gone too far. She's now just skin and bone. She was once envied for her curvaceous body. She needs to put on weight." Kate recently admitted she started a punishing regime to lose her baby weight and was so exhausted she even broke down and sobbed on the treadmill. She said: "It was incredibly emotional. I did absolutely everything I could to get back in shape. I'd lose 20lbs, then I wouldn't lose anything for two weeks. I'd be working out and working out, having no rewards. I was so tired, I'd cry on the treadmill." Poor thingy. But she still looks droolingly stunning to moi. Same reaction occurs just like when Robster saw Keira.

Lindsay Lohan is gonna bare all for an upcoming Vanity Fair cover. She is keen to show off her healthy figure and has chosen to get naked for the style magazine. Lindsay shot the top secret cover photo on a beach in Malibu, California last week - and it was actually her idea to pose naked. Apparently, she was inspired by Paris Hilton's V.F cover who was topless and covered her boops with her arms. In some of the photos, Lindsay mimics her idol, Marilyn Monroe. Wonder what Hilary and Ashlee thought about this...

Paris Hilton has been cleared of allegations she offered teens alcohol and marijuana before taping a segment of her reality show The Simple Life. Baltimore police have reportedly found no evidence to substantiate the claims. When the allegations initially broke, a spokesman stated, "Paris would never endanger the welfare of a minor." Paris is currently terrified of the paparazzi and stalkers who make it impossible for her to live a normal life. She says, "The paparazzi, they pretty much live outside my house - they're so annoying. And stalkers. I come across them all the time." The hotel heiress is frightened that snappers and intrusive fans will damage her relationship with shy fiance and Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis. She says, "My boyfriend hates it all - he's very low-key and he hates cameras and says the only bad thing about dating me is them." What a wussy boy.
Meanwhile, she has announced plans to release a second book but she wants her fans to write it this time around. Currently preparing a sequel to her book 'Confessions Of An Heiress' , which includes a partially empty journal. 'Your Heiress Diary : Confess It All To Me', due in Nov 05, will feature more than 150 photographs of her, along with messages from her guiding the reader on subjects to write about. That's a nice idea. Other high profile celebs should follow suit.

Pete Doherty has been voted the man most in need of a fashion makeover. A new poll by some cuff link manufacturer Square Mile put the indie rocker in first place with a whopping 53 per cent of the vote.

Here's the list of the the Top Five Celebrity Messy Men:

1. Pete Doherty - 53%
2. Johnny Vegas - 10%
3. Simon Cowell - 9%
4. Wayne Rooney - 9%
5. Jeremy Clarkson - 5%
   

Kapranos has given Pete a glowing report it seems. While the rest of indieland is still in two(or three) minds about whether or not they can forgive Pete for his shambolic live performances, punching Johnny Razorlight and.. everything else, Franz's lead singer has something nice to say about the babyshambles guy. "Pete Doherty is a brilliant songwriter. 'Fuck Forever' is a real anthem. I was really impressed when I saw him perform in Paris."
Hmmm. At last someone gives him credit for his musical genius. This boy is so spectacular; not a boy but a wealthy bachelor.

Rachel Stevens sings a "dirty" song about a French hooker on her new album. The singer has confessed new track 'Je M'appelle' is about sex. When asked what she means when she sings, 'Je m'appelle Rachel, Fire away!', she replied: "You don't want to know. It's something dirty. The track is about a French prostitute, so you can probably work out what 'fire away' is referring to".
Rachel has also admitted a lot of her songs have sexual connotations, stating - "A lot of the tracks sound like they're about sex, don't they?" Last year, top producer Richard X claimed Rachel's hit single 'Some Girls' was about oral sex. Well, after analyzing the dance moves and scenes from that video properly, there may be some truth in that ya know. The song is still very goldfrapp-y nice.