The latest Forbes Celebrity 100 has named Beyonce Knowles the most powerful star in the world.
I have to say that I am a bit surprised. She certainly isn't 'powerful' in the circles that I move in. If anything, her 'power' seems to be on the decrease amongst my friends. Even Justin Bieber has more 'power'.
So who should be the most powerful star? Ellen Degeneres, I think, just from the top of my head. Or maybe it's actually Harry Styles, looking at it from another angle.
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Showing posts with label One Direction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label One Direction. Show all posts
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Saturday, January 18, 2014
How a Tweet got One Direction's Liam Payne Misunderstood
I don't watch things like Duck Dynasty, but many people do, and many are big fans of the show. Which is understandable - some people do like that sort of thing. One of them is One Direction's Liam Payne, apparently.
After Willie's father, Phil, made some anti-gay comments in an interview with GQ magazine last month, praising Duck Dynasty's people in public has become a no-no in some sections of the community. Recently, Liam tweeted to Willie Robertson, saying 'huge love to you/your family huge respect for your business prosperities and the family values you still all behold'. This did not go down well with some sections of the internet. Some people went on and on about how disappointed with Liam they were.
Liam clarified himself later. "Being a fan of someones show and the way they still hold a family together doesnt mean i am ok with all they say," he wrote. But some people still weren't satisfied.
I am heartened to see people take a stand against homophobia, as always. But I think in this instance some people have gone a little bit overboard. I mean, I do trust that Liam didn't mean to support homphobia, it's hard to believe otherwise really. So why are some people not letting this go? It's as if nobody can say anything remotely controversial nowadays (except when it relates to drug use). It's sad, really.
Equally saddening is some people's picking on Liam's use of the 'buzzword' family values. I mean, I understand that the fundamentalist right version of 'family values' wasn't exactly gay inclusive, but haven't we moved beyond that? Family values can be inclusive of everyone, and that is the kind of family values I subscribe to myself. Indeed, it is family values that are driving me to put marriage equality at the top of my political priorities. Please don't hate on 'family values' just because some people have distorted it.
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After Willie's father, Phil, made some anti-gay comments in an interview with GQ magazine last month, praising Duck Dynasty's people in public has become a no-no in some sections of the community. Recently, Liam tweeted to Willie Robertson, saying 'huge love to you/your family huge respect for your business prosperities and the family values you still all behold'. This did not go down well with some sections of the internet. Some people went on and on about how disappointed with Liam they were.
Liam clarified himself later. "Being a fan of someones show and the way they still hold a family together doesnt mean i am ok with all they say," he wrote. But some people still weren't satisfied.
I am heartened to see people take a stand against homophobia, as always. But I think in this instance some people have gone a little bit overboard. I mean, I do trust that Liam didn't mean to support homphobia, it's hard to believe otherwise really. So why are some people not letting this go? It's as if nobody can say anything remotely controversial nowadays (except when it relates to drug use). It's sad, really.
Equally saddening is some people's picking on Liam's use of the 'buzzword' family values. I mean, I understand that the fundamentalist right version of 'family values' wasn't exactly gay inclusive, but haven't we moved beyond that? Family values can be inclusive of everyone, and that is the kind of family values I subscribe to myself. Indeed, it is family values that are driving me to put marriage equality at the top of my political priorities. Please don't hate on 'family values' just because some people have distorted it.
By TaraElla (News, Website) Discuss at the Forum!
Saturday, January 11, 2014
One Direction's Louis Talks Friendships
Do you cherish your friendships? The boys from One Direction look like they certainly do!
"I think life's too short. If you start a friendship and you're happy with it, what's the point of losing it over something that's probably petty," One Direction's Louis Tomlinson said recently.
I think that's a pretty good way to put it. We need to make an effort to make our friendships and other relationships work, and part of it is not letting it get tied up in petty things.
By TaraElla (News, Website) Discuss at the Forum!
"I think life's too short. If you start a friendship and you're happy with it, what's the point of losing it over something that's probably petty," One Direction's Louis Tomlinson said recently.
I think that's a pretty good way to put it. We need to make an effort to make our friendships and other relationships work, and part of it is not letting it get tied up in petty things.
By TaraElla (News, Website) Discuss at the Forum!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles as a Couple Again?
Apparently Taylor Swift and Harry Styles have been photographed together (also with other people) recently. This has led to speculation that they may become a couple once more.
Actually, I would love to see that personally. They are nice together.
By TaraElla (News, Website) Discuss at the Forum!
Actually, I would love to see that personally. They are nice together.
By TaraElla (News, Website) Discuss at the Forum!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Directioners vs Miranda Cosgrove - Enough is Enough
It's been over a year since the feud between some 'Directioners' (fans of One Direction) and some Miranda Cosgrove fans started. But the wounds still haven't healed for some involved, sadly.
It all started with One Direction guest starring on an episode of iCarly, Miranda's show, titled 'iGot Jungle Worms'. Some Directioners thought that by introducing iCarly viewers, who they view as mostly immature and very young, to One Direction, their beloved band would be forced to change forever.
One year later, One Direction is still One Direction - but the Miranda hate hasn't completely died down either. Maybe it's now just people who are jealous of Miranda herself. Anyway, Miranda is a nice girl who has done nothing bad to any of you out there, and this needs to stop. I like One Direction too but I can't stand to see this happen.
By TaraKate (News, Website)
It all started with One Direction guest starring on an episode of iCarly, Miranda's show, titled 'iGot Jungle Worms'. Some Directioners thought that by introducing iCarly viewers, who they view as mostly immature and very young, to One Direction, their beloved band would be forced to change forever.
One year later, One Direction is still One Direction - but the Miranda hate hasn't completely died down either. Maybe it's now just people who are jealous of Miranda herself. Anyway, Miranda is a nice girl who has done nothing bad to any of you out there, and this needs to stop. I like One Direction too but I can't stand to see this happen.
By TaraKate (News, Website)
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