The Vatican has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus.
Lennon made the notorious remark to a London newspaper in 1966.
The claim angered Christians worldwide and led to Beatles' albums being burnt in huge pyres.
But in an article for the Vatican newspaper, the Catholic Church said the remark was a "boast" from a band at the height of their success.
"The remark by John Lennon, which triggered deep indignation mainly in the United States, after many years sounds only like a 'boast' by a young working-class Englishman faced with unexpected success, after growing up in the legend of Elvis and rock and roll," Vatican daily Osservatore Romano said.
The article, marking the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' The White Album, went on to praise the pop band.
"The fact remains that 38 years after breaking up, the songs of the Lennon-McCartney brand have shown an extraordinary resistance to the passage of time, becoming a source of inspiration for more than one generation of pop musicians," it said.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Unlike a virgin...
So it's official, Guy Ritchie and Madonna are getting a divorce. They've been together since the year 2000. She's apparently already involved with Alex Rodriguez (Yankees ball player). She's been married once before (to Sean Penn, though if you blinked, you missed it).
I was trolling through the tabloids and here's what I found...
Quotes on Madonna and Guy's Marriage:
Madonna about divorce rumors: "My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce. I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study.”
Source: K.C. Baker, "Madonna: 'Not Planning on Getting a Divorce'", People.com, 7/06/08.
Madonna about Guy: "I had to marry a challenge because otherwise I would just get bored. Whatever else Guy is, he's never boring ... We're both there to help each other and challenge each other."
Source: David Sims, "Madonna Reveals 'Sex with Guy Is Incredible'", People.com, 4/02/2008.
Madonna, about marriage expectations and soul mates: "I got married for all the wrong reasons ... My husband did not turn out to be everything I had imagined him to be. I just wanted to end everything...there's no such thing as the perfect soulmate ... Your soul-mate is the person that pushes all your buttons-p****s you off on a regular basis ... It's not easy having a good marriage but I don't want easy. I thank God every day that I married a man who made me think. That's my definition of true love."
Source: Sify.com
Madonna about marriage: "I have a successful marriage. That doesn't mean I don't have my ups and downs, but I have an open and honest relationship, and we work things out. Guy and I understand that we've embarked on a journey together. There's no way our relationship would work if we didn't both think the same way."
Source: People Weekly, April 12, 2004 p82
Madonna about her marriage to Guy Ritchie: "I have two beautiful children and a brilliant, gorgeous husband. I have my work and my faith ... If that's boring to some people, I can't tell you how much I don't care."
Source: Imdb.com
The best quote heard on this subject:
I wonder if Guy Ritchie will get to keep the British accent in the divorce (?)
I was trolling through the tabloids and here's what I found...
Quotes on Madonna and Guy's Marriage:
Madonna about divorce rumors: "My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce. I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study.”
Source: K.C. Baker, "Madonna: 'Not Planning on Getting a Divorce'", People.com, 7/06/08.
Madonna about Guy: "I had to marry a challenge because otherwise I would just get bored. Whatever else Guy is, he's never boring ... We're both there to help each other and challenge each other."
Source: David Sims, "Madonna Reveals 'Sex with Guy Is Incredible'", People.com, 4/02/2008.
Madonna, about marriage expectations and soul mates: "I got married for all the wrong reasons ... My husband did not turn out to be everything I had imagined him to be. I just wanted to end everything...there's no such thing as the perfect soulmate ... Your soul-mate is the person that pushes all your buttons-p****s you off on a regular basis ... It's not easy having a good marriage but I don't want easy. I thank God every day that I married a man who made me think. That's my definition of true love."
Source: Sify.com
Madonna about marriage: "I have a successful marriage. That doesn't mean I don't have my ups and downs, but I have an open and honest relationship, and we work things out. Guy and I understand that we've embarked on a journey together. There's no way our relationship would work if we didn't both think the same way."
Source: People Weekly, April 12, 2004 p82
Madonna about her marriage to Guy Ritchie: "I have two beautiful children and a brilliant, gorgeous husband. I have my work and my faith ... If that's boring to some people, I can't tell you how much I don't care."
Source: Imdb.com
The best quote heard on this subject:
I wonder if Guy Ritchie will get to keep the British accent in the divorce (?)
Friday, November 21, 2008
All that glitters is gold!
If you're looking for a treat, get to your nearest download site, plug your headphones in and listen to the brilliant folk/glam rock 70's throwback of Blitzen Trapper (Furr).
This Portland Oregon band are truly a wonder.
Their sound is heavily reminiscent of so many greats - but with a modern twist: Marc Bolan, Neil Young, Dylan, Beatles, Nick Drake, Gilbert O'Sullivan and as you listen to the track Black River Killer, Johnny Cash will come to mind.
Possibly the best album of 2008!
This Portland Oregon band are truly a wonder.
Their sound is heavily reminiscent of so many greats - but with a modern twist: Marc Bolan, Neil Young, Dylan, Beatles, Nick Drake, Gilbert O'Sullivan and as you listen to the track Black River Killer, Johnny Cash will come to mind.
Possibly the best album of 2008!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Whacked by the ugly stick
My brilliant bodyguard Niko Bellic found this juicy nugget this morning:
An Australian mayor who invited ugly women to move to his outback mining town, saying even they would find a man there, has won the top "award" for the most sexist public comment of the year. Mayor John Moloney of remote Mount Isa was chosen by the volume of boos, jeers and stamping of feet that greeted his nomination at the annual women-only Ernie Awards in the New South Wales parliament on Thursday night. Moloney won the Golden Ernie for telling a newspaper that his town, where men vastly outnumber women, was a place for "ugly ducklings to flourish into beautiful swans."He called on "beauty-disadvantaged" women to flock there, saying he often saw unattractive women in Mount Isa who looked like they were enjoying life in the northwestern Queensland town."Quite often you will see walking down the street a lass who is not so attractive with a wide smile on her face," he said. "Whether it is recollection of something previous or anticipation for the next evening, there is a degree of happiness. "He later told national radio that obese women could even lose weight under the gaze of Mount Isa males."There's a great incentive because there's that much attention focused on them and they become interested in looking better -- and in no time they just shed it. "Confronted by a protest by scores of insulted Mount Isa women, he said: "The protesters are blaming me for their looks."An unrepentant Moloney told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Friday that news of his remarks had sparked interest in Mount Isa among women internationally. "I had a lot of email responses from women around the world who wanted to come to Mount Isa and no doubt some of those people have come to Mount Isa and found the happiness they sought," he said. Western Australia's state Treasurer Troy Buswell won the Political Ernie for sniffing the chair a female staffer had been sitting on and snapping the bra of another. Nine Network television's news chief John Westacott won the Media Ernie for saying "Sheilas do health and consumer stories - you want your blokes, your main guns, doing the real news stories." The awards, now in their 16th year, aim to shame men for outrageous sexism. The Ernies' chief organiser, former state parliamentarian Meredith Burgmann, read out the nominees and judges decreed the winners based on the volume of jeering. "I think the message is ever vigilant, ever watchful, keeping people, keeping blokes on their toes and making sure that we name and shame them," she said.
This bloggers comment on the story killed me:
You know what they say; having sex with ugly women is like riding a Moped
- It's always fun until your friends see you...
An Australian mayor who invited ugly women to move to his outback mining town, saying even they would find a man there, has won the top "award" for the most sexist public comment of the year. Mayor John Moloney of remote Mount Isa was chosen by the volume of boos, jeers and stamping of feet that greeted his nomination at the annual women-only Ernie Awards in the New South Wales parliament on Thursday night. Moloney won the Golden Ernie for telling a newspaper that his town, where men vastly outnumber women, was a place for "ugly ducklings to flourish into beautiful swans."He called on "beauty-disadvantaged" women to flock there, saying he often saw unattractive women in Mount Isa who looked like they were enjoying life in the northwestern Queensland town."Quite often you will see walking down the street a lass who is not so attractive with a wide smile on her face," he said. "Whether it is recollection of something previous or anticipation for the next evening, there is a degree of happiness. "He later told national radio that obese women could even lose weight under the gaze of Mount Isa males."There's a great incentive because there's that much attention focused on them and they become interested in looking better -- and in no time they just shed it. "Confronted by a protest by scores of insulted Mount Isa women, he said: "The protesters are blaming me for their looks."An unrepentant Moloney told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Friday that news of his remarks had sparked interest in Mount Isa among women internationally. "I had a lot of email responses from women around the world who wanted to come to Mount Isa and no doubt some of those people have come to Mount Isa and found the happiness they sought," he said. Western Australia's state Treasurer Troy Buswell won the Political Ernie for sniffing the chair a female staffer had been sitting on and snapping the bra of another. Nine Network television's news chief John Westacott won the Media Ernie for saying "Sheilas do health and consumer stories - you want your blokes, your main guns, doing the real news stories." The awards, now in their 16th year, aim to shame men for outrageous sexism. The Ernies' chief organiser, former state parliamentarian Meredith Burgmann, read out the nominees and judges decreed the winners based on the volume of jeering. "I think the message is ever vigilant, ever watchful, keeping people, keeping blokes on their toes and making sure that we name and shame them," she said.
This bloggers comment on the story killed me:
You know what they say; having sex with ugly women is like riding a Moped
- It's always fun until your friends see you...
Friday, November 14, 2008
Get on the bus!
I simply love this...
The American Humanist Association has started a new ad campaign -
Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness' sake.
Basically it's a new holiday slogan that promotes a secular view point.
The atheist advertising group decided to post these on the side of buses and elsewhere in Washington, which has clearly caused an uproar within the religious community.
If for nothing else, you have to admire their big brass balls for doing this just before Christmas and in the nations capitol no less.
The American Humanist Association has started a new ad campaign -
Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness' sake.
Basically it's a new holiday slogan that promotes a secular view point.
The atheist advertising group decided to post these on the side of buses and elsewhere in Washington, which has clearly caused an uproar within the religious community.
If for nothing else, you have to admire their big brass balls for doing this just before Christmas and in the nations capitol no less.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Flathead
My bodyguard, Niko Bellic sent this to me this morning.
As I always maintain, never under estimate the power of stupidity and ignorance.
This girl should have her S.A.G card removed, a muzzle put in place and her publicist fired for letting this kind of nonsense get published in the first place.
Lindsay Lohan refers to Barack Obama as 'first coloured president'
NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan referred to President-elect Barack Obama as the country's "first coloured president" in an interview on "Access Hollywood."
Describing her experience on Election Day, Lohan said: "It was really exciting. It's an amazing feeling. It's our first coloured president." A spokeswoman for Lohan didn't immediately return messages left Wednesday.
Interviewer Maria Menounos didn't question the 22-year-old actress on her use of the term. "Access Hollywood" also didn't cite her remark in its online story, but did post an "extended interview" video on its website that included the remark.
A spokesman for the syndicated entertainment news program said in a statement Wednesday: "We believe the word in question that Ms. Lohan used was unintelligible."
Lohan blogged about her support of Obama during the presidential campaign.
As I always maintain, never under estimate the power of stupidity and ignorance.
This girl should have her S.A.G card removed, a muzzle put in place and her publicist fired for letting this kind of nonsense get published in the first place.
Lindsay Lohan refers to Barack Obama as 'first coloured president'
NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan referred to President-elect Barack Obama as the country's "first coloured president" in an interview on "Access Hollywood."
Describing her experience on Election Day, Lohan said: "It was really exciting. It's an amazing feeling. It's our first coloured president." A spokeswoman for Lohan didn't immediately return messages left Wednesday.
Interviewer Maria Menounos didn't question the 22-year-old actress on her use of the term. "Access Hollywood" also didn't cite her remark in its online story, but did post an "extended interview" video on its website that included the remark.
A spokesman for the syndicated entertainment news program said in a statement Wednesday: "We believe the word in question that Ms. Lohan used was unintelligible."
Lohan blogged about her support of Obama during the presidential campaign.
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