Standing in line today, at the grocery store, I got physically ill. Please, allow me to tell you WHY. Normally, I don’t bother even looking at those crap gossip rags, the horrible tabloids that do nothing but spin lies, and alter the truth so horribly that you couldn’t find one shred of decency in it if you TRIED, today was no exception.
What got to me today, though, are the headlines about Robert Pattinson. I know he’s “IT” and “Golden Boy” of the moment (forgive me Rob) and people want to capitalize on that, strike while the iron is hot, so to speak, but I, for one, can’t stand it. Is there no integrity left in this world? Is his soul only worth $3.99 of horrible fallacy to you?
I know that the magazines, and I use that term loosely, are only printed because of supply and demand. Which tells me that instead of wanting to know the truth about Rob, people tend to gravitate towards the things that make him into something he isn’t.
I put this to the true Robert Pattinson fans, admirers, what have you, out there.. do you really believe that he is the person they portray him as in the Gossip Magazines? Or do you read them because you find them entertaining?
If it takes me relishing in lies, someone else’s pain and embarrassment to be entertained, then I’ll opt for being bored for the rest of my days.
Do I judge people for reading them? No, to each their own.
However, I have to say that you should read up on Rob, familiarize your self with who HE is, as much of him as he lets be seen that is.
It seems to me, that most of the Twilight Saga cast are fairly private, and they are entitled to that privacy.
Rob is no exception to the rule. If he doesn’t even like watching his movie Premieres, if he prefers to stay inside out of the public eye, do you really believe he’s some dark, sinister playboy by night, and charming Don Juan by day? Come now. Not that he doesn’t have it in him, we’ll pretend for a moment that he does, but he isn’t one to flash that around.
I have said this time and again, I grow tired of repeating it, but since constant vigilance is my mantra, I’ll continue with it…
Celebrities are people, just like we are. They are not infallible, they are not flawless, they should not be placed on a pedestal. They deserve privacy, and more importantly respect.
Think about it this way..maybe it’s fun to you to read malicious gossip about a celebrity, because they’re “untouchable” “unreachable” to you, but what if YOU were in their shoes? What if it was your son, daughter, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, someone that meant something to you on a personal level? Would you WANT to see those headlines? Would you spend your $3.99 to be entertained THEN?
It breaks my heart to know that we have become so apathetic and indifferent to the plights of others, that we allow trees to be sacrificed, just so we can read bullshenanigans (thank you Jackson Rathbone for the use of that word) about celebrities. Sacrifice trees for education sake, classic literature,poetry,prose,art, instruction manuals, fine, but to lower ones IQ? It’s a travesty.
Those that run these Gossip mags, laugh all the way to the bank, and will continue to do so, until we take a stand.
You love Robert Pattinson ? Jackson Rathbone ? Kellan Lutz ? The rest of the Twilight Saga Cast? If you do, PROVE IT.
Show them some respect. When you’re in line at the grocery store, or wherever you see them, pick them up and turn them around. Do not pick them up and read them, and most certainly do not purchase them. Will it stop the crap rumors? No, but it will make an impact.
It only takes ONE person to make a difference, to take a stand.
Be the change you want to see in the world, and it’s contagious. Others WILL follow suit.
Homecoming is hitting theatres on July 17th and stars Mischa Barton, Jessica Stroup and Matt Long.
The synopsis is the following: Mike (Matt Long) is a small-town star athlete who is the first in his family to attend college, receiving a football scholarship to prestigious Northwestern University. When he returns home over Christmas break to the people he left behind – his family and friends – they are all surprised to see him with a new girlfriend, Elizabeth (Jessica Stroup), a pretty rich girl from Chicago. No one is more shocked than Mike’s homecoming queen ex-girlfriend, Shelby (Mischa Barton), who immediately wants to be rid of Elizabeth and plots to take care of the problem. Our story takes many twists and turns as Shelby does everything it takes to get Mike back.
I got a chance to screen the movie today. I have to say that I was pleasantly impressed with the movie. It didn’t take long for the action to happen and when it did it did. There is a huge twist in the story that reminds me of Misery but this one is done so much better. I was actually yelling at the TV and sitting at the edge of my seat. I promise you won’t be disappointed going to see this movie!
Hayden Panettiere is on two covers for August 2009, Seventeen and Lucky. It’s Hayden’s moment anyways. I love seeing the photo shoots she does. The camera loves her.
In this issue she talks about how she is only a bit over five feet tall and is constantly pulling off every outfit she wears.
“There are all these little tricks that make such a difference. Like being conscious of when a shoe cuts me off at the ankle, so it doesn’t shorten my legs.”
She also talks about her favorite things…like how she likes Rihanna’s style.
“I admire Rihanna’s ability to put on just about anything and look amazing. Her outfits are always very her.â€
And other favorites? Demylee cardigans (â€They’re sort of like a blankie you can wearâ€), Moroccanoil hair treatment (â€Besides smelling like heaven, this hair oil gives nice shineâ€) and Satin peep-toe “Hyper Prive†platform pumps from Christian Louboutin (â€[They] came to my rescue in Cannesâ€).
Blake Lively was back on the Gossip Girl set today in New York today. I love how Blake can wear anything and it looks great on her. Especially the short shorts, her legs look so long.
She is shooting the first episode of the season. The last we saw of her she was leaving to find her father. I wonder who will be playing her dad. Blake said that she would love if it was Brad Pitt.
Chace Crawford was spotted in Midtown Manhattan today preparing to shoot a scene from Gossip Girl. I’m not so sure what to think about Chace’s hair though. Does it have to be so long. Is it so that Nate can run his hands through it? Because in that case I’m all for it.
I wonder if he’s started to practice for his new movie role in Footloose. I can’t wait to see him dance!
I am loving Hayden Panettiere’s black dress that she wore for the David Letterman Show tonight. It looks perfect on her. She was there to promote her new movie, I Love You, Beth Cooper, which hits theaters on Friday.
Recently Hayden revealed that she wants to be respected as an actress. I don’t blame her in this cut-throat media world.
“I love acting. It’s something I respect. It’s something that makes me want to be respected for what I do. I’m working toward being a respected actress. Meryl Streep is it for me. Just because I’m in the spotlight doesn’t mean I’m God’s gift to the world. I do have cameras in my face all of the time. Fame leaves you no room to mess up even slightly, and things get turned around on you. That’s why I feel you really do have to live your life conscious that people are watching. There are certain things you just can’t do.”
It’s too bad that being a celebrity means that you have to cut so much out of your life.
