Un-Austrayan

John Butler, Nicole Kidman and Missy Higgins. There's a certain class of celebrity to whom aversion is near-on un-Australian.

Add to the list: Rove McManus. I don't think anyone would argue with the fact that it was terribly sad about his wife and all, but it doesn't change the fact that his comedic skills are more Larry Emdur than Leno; his interviewing skills more Darryl Somers than Denton.

So as for him replacing Conan O'Brien ... well I say good luck, but the Logies are probably more your scene.

Concert for Diana

The point being what exactly?

In case you haven't heard, Prince William has made the most of his post-Kate Middleton singledom by organising a concert to mark the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. The line-up includes Kanye West, Lily Allen and Joss Stone.

Now I'm not bagging the memory of a woman who could seriously work a skirt suit, but what exactly do these performers have to do with Diana? Lily Allen would have been about 13 when Diana was alive, Joss Stone even younger.

Which raises the question: who was musically relevant ten years ago?

Hanson - MMM Bop
Can't believe 10 years have passed since Diana's death? Then check out the facial hair on these guys

Third Eye Blind - Semi Charmed Life
First prize for mumbling

Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
You knew all the words back in '97, and you still do

Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression that I get
Instant credibility from being on Clueless

As the good Tony Soprano said, "Reminiscing is the lowest form of conversation." So if you feel like joining me in the gutter, visit Pop Culture Madness.

And then a hero comes along...

In the words of a singer who starred in the cinematic classic Glitter and who also goes by the initials MC...

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive

I think we ALL know who Mariah Carey was referring to:





It's hard to be a football genius AND a king amongst men but hero-Jeff makes it all look so easy.

The Inaugural Post

The first question one should ask when starting a blog is "Why am I doing this?"

And the answer to this question invariably is "because someone famous might read it."

So George, if you're reading this... call me.

Kisses xxx