Louis Tomlinson and the Baby Drama

I don't like the term "guilty pleasure", it often seems to be a cop out for people who don't want to admit liking something which is considered to be naff (a cheesy movie or uncool band). The closest I have to one is reading the tweets of One Direction fans on Twitter. Whenever there is …

Comedy Gig Review: Michael McIntyre at the Duchess Theatre, London

MWF had chanced upon free tickets for this gig, where Michael McIntyre was due to perform in a small venue to test out new material. At twenty quid each it was too good a chance to pass up and so on Monday night we headed to the Duchess. It was a very small theatre, with …

Twelve Thoughts About Spice World

The late '90s. Spicemania is running wild, the girls are global stars and everyone knows them. Furious debate rages over who the best Spice is (I flip flopped between Emma and Geri, finally settling on Emma). They release a movie which is part A Hard Day's Night and part crappy kids TV show. I only …

Do Not Touch The Celebrities

For us regular Joes encounters with celebrities can be a bit overwhelming. We're used to seeing these people on screen or stage, so for these larger than life to be in Tesco or whatever is a bit of a shock. Reality TV has changed the nature of celebrity and opened up what was an exclusive …

Expensive labels: Fashion thoughts from a man in joggers

Watching golf on TV. The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Veganism. There are some things I just don't get. Probably the biggest is fashion and the industry that surrounds it. I get that clothes can be about expressing your individuality, beliefs (I own an anti-war shirt or two) or cultural allegiances (football shirts). It can show …

#FreeKesha: What about the men?

Earlier this week pop star Kesha was in court trying to get released from her contract with Sony and Kemosabe. The situation is horribly ugly for the singer, who finds herself trapped in a deal and obligated to record six more albums with a man who has abused her, producer DJ Luke. I'll make no …

Diana

In 1997, Princess Diana died. I was twelve at the time and even then I was mystified, creeped out and suspicious of the mass public grief that followed. It all seemed a bit showy, fake and self indulgent. Thousands flocked to Buckingham Palace to leave tributes and I found myself struggling to accept that a …

What we can learn from Kanye

I know, Kanye West is ridiculous in many ways. The daft shades he used to wear, his awful Brits performance, interrupting Taylor Swift, throwing tantrums and the fact he named his daughter North (at least have a silent K to keep the Kardashian tradition alive). He's also responsible for one of the daftest and least …

In memory of Alan Rickman. In defence of Emma Watson

This week saw the passing of Alan Rickman, a truly great actor who appeared in many great movies like Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Love Actually, Galaxy Quest, Dogma and Sense & Sensibility, where he oozed dignity and decency as Brandon. To a younger generation he will always be known as Professor Snape …

Bowie

I don't know when I first heard David Bowie, but I have a good idea that it was in my Dad's car. I think a lot of us get some pop music education from our parents and I'm lucky that my Dad had some decent taste. The Stones, Dylan and Neil Young were all artists …