Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sometimes It’s Nice To Take A Moment And Reflect On How Things Have Changed.
3:49PM Jess McGuire | From the Sydney Morning Herald on February 11th 2007:
Prime Minister John Howard has launched a broadside against US presidential hopeful Barack Obama, warning his victory could destroy Iraq and prospects for peace in the Middle East. Mr Howard’s stinging attack against the popular Democrat, who formally launched his bid for the Democratic candidacy overnight, also appears to commit Australian troops to staying in Iraq well into 2008.
The man who wants to be America’s first black president has pledged to withdraw US troops from Iraq by March 2008, a timetable Mr Howard believes is dangerous.
“I think that would just encourage those who wanted completely to destabilise and destroy Iraq, and create chaos and victory for the terrorists to hang on and hope for (an) Obama victory,” Mr Howard told the Nine Network. “If I was running al-Qaeda in Iraq, I would put a circle around March 2008, and pray, as many times as possible, for a victory not only for Obama, but also for the Democrats.”
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Amy Winehouse Round-Up: Blake’s Been Released From Prison
1:57PM Jess McGuire | It feels weird to have a Winegums Watch without Clem “presenting” it, but considering Defamer Australia’s continued coverage of Amy Winehouse’s adventures over the past few years, I would be remiss to ignore the latest event in the British soul singer’s ever-exciting life – her husband Blake has finally been let out of the clink.
Amy Winehouse’s husband was released from jail yesterday after almost a year behind bars for his part in a vicious assault on a pub landlord. Blake Fielder-Civil left Edmonds Hill prison in Suffolk at 8am looking pale and with his arms covered in red scars.
The 26-year-old, who has fought a long battle with drug addiction, was not due to be released until next month but was freed after agreeing to attend rehab. Miss Winehouse herself was not there to meet him, leading to rumours of a rift between the pair.
Now, I realise that as far as couples go, Amy and Blake never looked exactly “healthy” together, but they did have a certain Camden drug scene charm, non? I mean, if you like your sex symbols pale and covered in strange bruises and trackmarks – but with great taste in hats and wigs – Amy and Blake delivered!
But since they’ve been apart? Oh god. Look at them! More » 
YouTube Clip Of The Day
12:40PM Jess McGuire | A hamster eating popcorn on a piano? Why not! Emilie? I tip my hat to you. Thanks for sending in the video!
Ridiculous…LY CUTE! More » George Michael Loves His Face So Much, He’s Ordered A Bling-Covered Copy Of It
10:38AM Jess McGuire | If I was George Michael, I’m not sure I’d be spending a million dollars on a replica of my face. Actually, I think he’s spending a million pounds which means it’s worth about seventy billion when converted to the Aussie Dido-dollar – a figure so great I cannot even begin to comprehend it. I mean, really George… is that what you want to waste your hard earned bucks on? When there are so many drugs out there yet to be purchased? But I’m not George Michael, and that’s something I have to live with every day.
George Michael is to pay £1 million for a model of his face.
The ‘Careless Whisper’ singer is planning to splash out on a 24-carat gold and diamond replica of himself after seeing the sculptures on British TV show ‘The Dragons’ Stories’ – a follow-up to entrepreneurial programme ‘Dragons’ Den’.
The words “high” and “too much money” come to mind. This is just like when I spent an entire month’s wages purchasing assorted Time Life collections for my friends because it seemed like a good idea after suckling at a length of hose jammed into the side of a Mount Franklin bottle.
More » Is There A Kelis Sex Tape Floating Around?
9:55AM Jess McGuire | The marvellous singer Kelis, a pop starlet whose dairy products often lead to menfolk congregating in front of her house, has been married to rapper Nas for the last few years, but that hasn’t stopped someone from claiming they have filmed a saucy tape with her… and they’re quite prepared to get “all up” in her husband’s “grill” about it.
Rumours of a sex tape featuring married hip hop star Kelis have taken a twist – the man alleged to have filmed her naked has confirmed he once slept with the singer.
New York radio presenter Wendy Williams first sparked rumours of a tape, claiming on her show that she has a copy of the explicit footage. Other sources claim it shows a man – identified as rapper/songwriter Infared – filming Kelis as she slept after they had a sexual encounter.
Wait a second, if it’s just the latter, we’re simply talking about footage floating around of her sleeping? Hardly conclusive evidence of sexy time.
Marvel at Infrared’s smackdown! More » Snoop Enjoys The Company Of Jizzle Hawkizzle
8:34AM Jess McGuire | Phew! It’s back to normal service here at Defamer Australia after an exhausting week filled with Melbourne Cup celebrations and weeping happily on the couch whilst watching US election coverage on the telly, and that means it’s time for Two Day Old News TM!
Our favourite rapper spent some time in the company of assorted hot bitches during the Melbourne Cup, and one of them happened to be our very own “Hawko”.
He was the celebrity drawcard for this year’s Melbourne Cup but US rapper Snoop Dogg very nearly didn’t make it to Flemington in time for the big race.
Jumping immigration hurdles, the notorious ladies’ man left his run to the track a tad late, but wasted no time settling in for an afternoon of ogling fillies – the two-legged kind, that is.
Excellent horse puns, Confidential. I salute you. More » 
Larry Flynt Shares His Hope For a Jugs-Friendly Obama Administration
8:33AM Kyle Buchanan | We know, we know: as you’ve read through our raft of election-related stories, your anxiety mounted as the pressing question, “But what does Larry Flynt think about all this?” remained unanswered. Now, though, you can relax, as an email has landed in our inbox entitled, “HUSTLER Publisher Larry Flynt’s Statement On Obama Election.” The pornographer’s missive was surprisingly well-written and earnest, but only Defamer has the original, revision-heavy first draft: More »
Seth Rogen Boned Plenty of Hot Girls When He was Fat and Unknown, OK?
8:23AM Kyle Buchanan | Sure, Seth Rogen used to be heavier and hairier, but you shouldn’t take that to mean he had no luck with women. While divulging his diet secrets to his Zack and Miri director Kevin Smith for Myspace’s “Artist on Artist” series, Rogen rebutted the oft-heard critique that he’s far too schlubby to pull Heigls and Bankses in real life. “I dated girls who were way hotter and outside of my range, always!” he protests, decrying the skinny minnies who would take their sexual frustrations out on his on-screen persona. Duly noted, Seth — let’s just hope that extra girth you’re losing doesn’t hide Samson-esque powers. [Myspace] More »
‘Miley Day’ Tradition Ends in Bloodshed For Billy Ray Cyrus
8:18AM STV | We’ve had an early glimpse at the joys to come later this week on The Tyra Banks Show, where the host will spend Friday with birthday girl Miley Cyrus and family at yet another Miley fête hosted by Disney. Beyond the nuggets of insight into Miley’s poo-scrubbing child-labour days (“I worked at this place called Sparkles Cleaning Service and I cleaned houses, I was like 11. … I can clean toilet bowls”), however, the true revelations begin when Tyra corners Billy Ray Cyrus into a discussion of “Miley Day” — a tradition of parental indulgence during which, says Cyrus, “whatever she said she wanted to do that day we was gonna do it, no matter what it was…” We’ll let Billy Ray take it from there in the accompanying video; let it suffice to say they’ll never again be allowed to sit beside each other in church. [Tyra Banks Show] More »
