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2009
Reece Dinsdale has quit ‘Coronation Street’.The actor - who plays Joe McIntyre in the Itv soap - turned down a huge pay rise to leave the programme as he is concerned he will become typecast if he stays on.A source said: “Reece has been a massive hit and top brass thought they could strike a long-term deal. He was offered a massive pay rise but he …
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July
2009
Jason Grimshaw can’t wait to “get his pants off” for his new girlfriend, Tina.The horny builder-played by Ryan Thomas in the Itv soap - has been slow to realise Tina McIntrye (Michelle Keegan) fancied him, but wastes no time in acting on it.Ryan explained: “Jason completely wasn’t aware that Tina fancied him. She had to come onto him to make him re…
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July
2009
Graham Norton’s new tv show ‘Totally Saturday’ has been axed.The variety show will end its run in two weeks - a week earlier than planned - after the show suffered a massive ratings slump, dropping from 4.3million down to 2.5million.A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: “‘Totally Saturday’ has been totally disastrous. The BBC hoped it would be…
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July
2009
We never think twice when a song is released in conjunction with a movie, although today it’s happening less and less, but it’s a trend that only really kicked off in the eighties.1982 brought the movie An Officer and a Gentleman and Will Jennings has written Up Where We Belong, which was sung by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. But it was a song th…
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July
2009
Mark Ronson wants to record the next ‘James Bond’ theme.The producer - who was rumoured to be recording a track with Amy Winehouse for the spy franchise’s last movie, ‘Quantum of Solace’ but aborted sessions as the troubled singer wasn’t up to working - insists he has never been approached to pen the coveted song, but would love the chance to do so…
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July
2009
Jay-Z is facing more legal action in relation to a pay dispute at his New York City sports bar - the rap superstar’s own lawyer is suing him for failing to pay his fees.
The 99 Problems hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, is represented by attorney Michael DiMattia in a battle with employees of his 40/40 Club, who claim they are being paid less than…
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July
2009
The Feeling are in no rush to release new material.The ‘Never Be Lonely’ rockers want to ensure their next record is as successful as their last offering ‘Join With Us’ which topped the UK album charts in 2008.Frontman Dan Gillespie-Sells said: “We are really going to take our time with it. I don’t want to put it out for a while. We should have it …
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July
2009
Jack White wants to form 20 more bands.The musician - who fronts The White Stripes and The Raconteurs and plays drums for Dead Weather - says he never deliberately tries to put together new groups but hopes to see several more accidental musical collaborations in future.He said: “The Dead Weather was going to be a project for one among a handful of…
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July
2009
Even though we adore our Style Blog more than anything, we still want to share the love by acknowledging
other cool blogs out there! Personal stylist Christine Cameron’s blog,
the
aptly named mystylepill.com,
guarantees “your daily dose” of addicting trends and she posts which
outfits she’s rocking every day along with other fun fashion tidbits.
If you want DIY celeb looks, then go to vivafashionblog.com for their great “Steal her Look” feature or check out celeb gossip at couturecandy.com. If you gravitate towards an indy style, then don’t skip Urban Outfitter’s blog, but also discover cool blogging personalities at highfashiongirl and mademoiselle robot. For updates about the latest news from the fashion world, try stylelist.com/blog or blogs.glam.com/glamchic — which also has lots of shopping tips. We love the elegant collection of seen-on-the-street style at this site. For the very ambitious crafter, there’s also carbon couture, where you can learn how to create designer looks at home. But if all you want is shoes, there’s shoedaydreams. Enjoy!
What fashion blogs do you visit?
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July
2009

Ever wonder what to do with all of those plastic grocery bags laying
around? Mandy Pleasants of Richmond, VA knows just how to make the most
of them! Mandy uses her bags to create Blue Sky Bags, an eco-chic line that is both adorable and sustainable! Each bag is made
out
of around 130 recycled plastic grocery bags and they take her about 15
hours
to construct.
The bags cost about $100 each depending on the style and come
in all different colors and shapes. The buttons are even hand-crafted too!
For more info on Blue Sky Bags, and to learn how you can get your own, visit blueskybags.blogspot.com.
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