A few weeks back, I posted a video of somebody's bum as shown live on Sky News during the London riots (or civil unrest or whatever the official title is for it now). Not wanting to be outdone, RTÉ's very own Bryan Dobson upped the ante with his "explosive cunt" remark .... on live television .... at 6 o clock in the evening...
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Eurovision: Semi Final 2 LIVE BLOG
Here we go again! For the next three hours, your we're gonna have commentary on everything from songs to hair styles! Are we ready?
1930 30 mins to go. If you don't know who's performing tonight, then make sure you check out the previews here and here
2000 Live from the Espirit Arena in Dusseldorf, it's the second semi final. Watching this on BBC Three because commentary cut out on RTÉ on Tuesday...
2002 I think that comedian chick is the better looking of the two....
2004 And so our first contestants are Bosnia and Hertzigovina. An old folksie song that really doesn't sound great.
Did that hyperactive dude with the trumpet actually play?
2008 The Austrian contingent are next on stage with The Secret Is Love. First observation is that she has a lobsided bob.
Its a very shouty Celine Dion type ballad - i don't like it
2013 The Netherlands are next out of the gate. Scott Mills just pointed out that they haven't qualified for the last six years and I don't think tonight is going to be any different.
The song isn't bad, but it could have been better of they had got cute blonde guitarist to sing it... The lead singer looks greasy and scruffy in his white suit ... I'm gonna guess that he smells too
2016 La Belgique next singing With Love Baby - it's like something you'd see in a school talent show ... If the teachers were performing.
That said, the harmonies, beat boxing and acapella are spot on. Outfits are a shambles - they really do look like teachers. Love the comment from Scott Mills that they look like Glee in 20 years!
2020 The Slovakian Twiins are next (that's the correct spelling) with I'm Still Alive. They have the cleavage out, so the boys will definitely be voting for this one!
They look like Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives!
This is supposed to be one of the favorites, but the song is a bit "bleh"...
2026 Off to the Ukraine now with Angel. Now this song I like! This chick really rocks the posh frock with feathered shoulders look! Kinda looks like Taylor Swift....
Oh, and the sand artist is amazing!
2030 Moldova look SCARY! Love Scott Mills comment that the song is 3 minutes too long (it's only 3 minutes long!).
Unicycling horn players wearing white? Did someone spike my Diet Coke? This entry is as ridiculous as the things on theirs heads.
NEXT!
2034 Sweden are up next with Popular. Sounds like a summer dancefloor stomper! Such a shame that he's SO out of tune. Guaranteed to qualify with the young girl and clergy vote.
2038 The Cypriot entries are next with a song in Greek, so I'm not gonna try to write the name down.
This better liven up because they're singing like someone is about to get buried. And now a chick swinging soap on a rope... ...
If I've missed anything or you have any feedback, leave a comment in the box below or tweet me @daveindub
2042 Bulgaria are up next with Na Inat. It's a good song with good energy but who the f*** dressed this girl?
2048 FYR Macedonia next with another foreign song name. Starts off like a dance song that I can't remember the name of and the just sounds like the normal Eurovision tripe.
NEXT!
2051 And now Dana International is back with Ding Dong! This is one of the most anticipated performances of the night. It looms like someone put her dress in the shredder.
Overall the song is nothing special which is a shame
2055 Slovenia are next with No One. Why do they all feel the need to do the Mariah voice thingy?? This chick is trying too hard to be Xtina
Aguilera.
2058 Next up are Romania with Change. Did you know that their lead singer is from Newcastle?
It's okay but cheesy.
2105 Back from the ad break and we've got Estonia. She looks great but she's out of tune and flat. Such a shame because I had high hopes for her :(
2108 Next is Belarus with I Love Belarus. Bad song title, bad song and crap singing. Need I say more?
NEXT!
NOTE: There was more of this blog, but unfortunately it fell into the abyss when blogger went tits up :(
- Posted on the road using BlogPress from my iPhone
1930 30 mins to go. If you don't know who's performing tonight, then make sure you check out the previews here and here
2000 Live from the Espirit Arena in Dusseldorf, it's the second semi final. Watching this on BBC Three because commentary cut out on RTÉ on Tuesday...
2002 I think that comedian chick is the better looking of the two....
2004 And so our first contestants are Bosnia and Hertzigovina. An old folksie song that really doesn't sound great.
Did that hyperactive dude with the trumpet actually play?
2008 The Austrian contingent are next on stage with The Secret Is Love. First observation is that she has a lobsided bob.
Its a very shouty Celine Dion type ballad - i don't like it
2013 The Netherlands are next out of the gate. Scott Mills just pointed out that they haven't qualified for the last six years and I don't think tonight is going to be any different.
The song isn't bad, but it could have been better of they had got cute blonde guitarist to sing it... The lead singer looks greasy and scruffy in his white suit ... I'm gonna guess that he smells too
2016 La Belgique next singing With Love Baby - it's like something you'd see in a school talent show ... If the teachers were performing.
That said, the harmonies, beat boxing and acapella are spot on. Outfits are a shambles - they really do look like teachers. Love the comment from Scott Mills that they look like Glee in 20 years!
2020 The Slovakian Twiins are next (that's the correct spelling) with I'm Still Alive. They have the cleavage out, so the boys will definitely be voting for this one!
They look like Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives!
This is supposed to be one of the favorites, but the song is a bit "bleh"...
2026 Off to the Ukraine now with Angel. Now this song I like! This chick really rocks the posh frock with feathered shoulders look! Kinda looks like Taylor Swift....
Oh, and the sand artist is amazing!
2030 Moldova look SCARY! Love Scott Mills comment that the song is 3 minutes too long (it's only 3 minutes long!).
Unicycling horn players wearing white? Did someone spike my Diet Coke? This entry is as ridiculous as the things on theirs heads.
NEXT!
2034 Sweden are up next with Popular. Sounds like a summer dancefloor stomper! Such a shame that he's SO out of tune. Guaranteed to qualify with the young girl and clergy vote.
2038 The Cypriot entries are next with a song in Greek, so I'm not gonna try to write the name down.
This better liven up because they're singing like someone is about to get buried. And now a chick swinging soap on a rope... ...
If I've missed anything or you have any feedback, leave a comment in the box below or tweet me @daveindub
2042 Bulgaria are up next with Na Inat. It's a good song with good energy but who the f*** dressed this girl?
2048 FYR Macedonia next with another foreign song name. Starts off like a dance song that I can't remember the name of and the just sounds like the normal Eurovision tripe.
NEXT!
2051 And now Dana International is back with Ding Dong! This is one of the most anticipated performances of the night. It looms like someone put her dress in the shredder.
Overall the song is nothing special which is a shame
2055 Slovenia are next with No One. Why do they all feel the need to do the Mariah voice thingy?? This chick is trying too hard to be Xtina
Aguilera.
2058 Next up are Romania with Change. Did you know that their lead singer is from Newcastle?
It's okay but cheesy.
2105 Back from the ad break and we've got Estonia. She looks great but she's out of tune and flat. Such a shame because I had high hopes for her :(
2108 Next is Belarus with I Love Belarus. Bad song title, bad song and crap singing. Need I say more?
NEXT!
NOTE: There was more of this blog, but unfortunately it fell into the abyss when blogger went tits up :(
- Posted on the road using BlogPress from my iPhone
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Could Ireland be on course for it's first gay president?
You can read more about the poll results here, and if your unfamiliar with Senator Norris then you can catch his bio over at Wikipedia here.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Kylie Les Folies Tour: EXCLUSIVE News
The following news has been released about the upcoming Les Folies tour and it's get me really excited! Special thanks to ImpossiblePrince over on QueerID!
FACT: The Les Folies tour will have the most technologically advanced and extravagant stage that has ever been built to date.
FACT: The tour will have 20 trucks. 10 trucks alone are going to transport the stage.
FACT: The stage is made of more than 1 million movable parts.
FACT: The stage will have seven lifts and is the best, most complex and exceptional stage that has ever been built for a venue.
FACT: The lighting design consists of more than 600 light sources.
FACT: The worldwide unique “Wet Zone” is making it possible for the audience to experience a brand new 4D show!
FACT: The developers of the water show at Bellagio and the Disney California Adventure theme parks are creating the water elements of the Les Folies tour.
FACT: During the show water-jets will shoot water up to 30 metres high.
FACT: The crew consists of more than 120 people, including 20 background dancers, musical artists and air acrobats
FACT: Approximately 200 costumes will be shown during the show.
FACT: To transport the artists quickly from A to B, a special “Fly System” has been developed which is inspired by the Spiderman Theatrical Show from Broadway.
FACT: The stage will look like the picture above…
FACT: The total weight of the stage equipment totals 45 tons.
FACT: The whole stage plus equipment is worth $25,000,000 US!
FACT: The stage has been designed by the RoadRage Group.
FACT: The stage is being assembled and built by TAIT Towers of Limit, the world’s biggest and best stage building company.
FACT: The lighting design has been created by Nick Whitehouse, who already worked with Kylie on her 2009 North American tour and KylieX2008 tour!
FACT: 40,000 litres of water will be used during the show.
FACT: 30 water fountains will be incorporated within the stage.
FACT: The stage is heart-shaped.
FACT: The stage will include rain curtains.
FACT: The water will be heated up before every show.
FACT: During the 'Les Folies' tour, Kylie's band will have 5 members plus 2 background singers.
FACT: Kylie will be joined on stage by 10 dancers and 8 air acrobats!
And remember to keep an eye on Kylie.com next week for a special "Aphrodite Les Folies" tour section which will have exclusive backstage and rehersal footage!
FACT: The Les Folies tour will have the most technologically advanced and extravagant stage that has ever been built to date.
FACT: The tour will have 20 trucks. 10 trucks alone are going to transport the stage.
FACT: The stage is made of more than 1 million movable parts.
FACT: The stage will have seven lifts and is the best, most complex and exceptional stage that has ever been built for a venue.
FACT: The lighting design consists of more than 600 light sources.
FACT: The worldwide unique “Wet Zone” is making it possible for the audience to experience a brand new 4D show!
FACT: The developers of the water show at Bellagio and the Disney California Adventure theme parks are creating the water elements of the Les Folies tour.
FACT: During the show water-jets will shoot water up to 30 metres high.
FACT: The crew consists of more than 120 people, including 20 background dancers, musical artists and air acrobats
FACT: Approximately 200 costumes will be shown during the show.
FACT: To transport the artists quickly from A to B, a special “Fly System” has been developed which is inspired by the Spiderman Theatrical Show from Broadway.
FACT: The stage will look like the picture above…
FACT: The total weight of the stage equipment totals 45 tons.
FACT: The whole stage plus equipment is worth $25,000,000 US!
FACT: The stage has been designed by the RoadRage Group.
FACT: The stage is being assembled and built by TAIT Towers of Limit, the world’s biggest and best stage building company.
FACT: The lighting design has been created by Nick Whitehouse, who already worked with Kylie on her 2009 North American tour and KylieX2008 tour!
FACT: 40,000 litres of water will be used during the show.
FACT: 30 water fountains will be incorporated within the stage.
FACT: The stage is heart-shaped.
FACT: The stage will include rain curtains.
FACT: The water will be heated up before every show.
FACT: During the 'Les Folies' tour, Kylie's band will have 5 members plus 2 background singers.
FACT: Kylie will be joined on stage by 10 dancers and 8 air acrobats!
And remember to keep an eye on Kylie.com next week for a special "Aphrodite Les Folies" tour section which will have exclusive backstage and rehersal footage!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2010 - Year In Review Part 7
Ah 2010 - the year that we finally figured out that Ireland was flat broke. We kind of knew that we were in trouble when this all first kicked off in 2008 and rumours of spending cuts and tax increases were spreading. A couple of property developers combined with reckless lending by the main banks have brought this country to it's knees and have saddled the taxpayers with debts that we will be paying for years to come.
One of the main problems with the bailout was that government ministers denied it right up to a day or two beforehand. The defining moment for me was during the press conference announcing the bailout when TV3's Vincent Browne vented the anger of a nation at Brian Cowen. He said what we were all thinking!
One of the main problems with the bailout was that government ministers denied it right up to a day or two beforehand. The defining moment for me was during the press conference announcing the bailout when TV3's Vincent Browne vented the anger of a nation at Brian Cowen. He said what we were all thinking!
2010 - Year In Review Part 6
Digging started on August 30th and, over three different digging phases, took 40 days to complete. The rescue generated international coverage with every news bulletin updating on the status of the digging and the condition of the miners. And then on October 12th, "Operación San Lorenzo" kicked into action. A combined television audience of over 1 billion watched as the miners ascended the specially dug shaft in the Fenix 2 capsule. The rescue effort took 24 hours and every news channel cleared their schedules to bring round the clock coverage.
Take a look at the BBC News Channel coverage of the last miner (Luis Urzua) being brought to the surface.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Does Ireland need a bailout?
Here are the front pages of some of this mornings UK newspapers (courtesy of the people at Sky News), all mentioning Ireland and the supposed bailout that we "need".
The Independent leads with "Ireland On The Brink" and says that the UK could be liable for a £6bn bill from any bailout that we get.
Read more on The Independent website here
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that the panic has also spread to Portugal, where the cost of borrowing has increased to over 7% since the Irish crisis began. Experts say that this level is un-sustainable for the country. It also reports that economic problems in Greece are worse than first feared.
Read more on the Daily Telegraph website here
All covers are taken from the Sky News website. Please click the logo on the left to view the rest of todays papers.
Read more on The Independent website here
Read more on the Daily Telegraph website here
All covers are taken from the Sky News website. Please click the logo on the left to view the rest of todays papers. Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Your Midweek Newsie Bits
As always, lets start with Strictly. This week saw the exit of Jimi Mistry and many people called for Anne Widdecombe to step down from the show, but she's refusing saying that the show is entertainment (and you have to admit that she is entertaining!). Elsewhere, Brendan Cole doesn't think that him and Michelle will last much longer in the competition (they have been in the bottom two a lot in fairness) and Kara Tointon says that she doesn't mind if theres romance between her and Artem. Finally, the BBC has defended it's decision to axe the "dance-off" in favour of the public vote.
As usual, theres more drama going on at the X Factor than you can shake a stick at, so I'm gonna stick to the bullet points for this one!
- Dermot might be in trouble after telling The Sun that the voting was "rigged"
- Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue are "annoyed" at Cheryl
- Was Cher Lloyd unhappy that Katie survived the sing off?
- Cheryl's girls complain to Simon that they not getting enough attention
- Mary Byrne has a crush on Brian Friedman! (who doesn't)
- Dannii denies judges squabbling
- A relative of Paul (the psychic octopus) predicts a Team Minogue win
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Trouble on an A380
Spotted this before I left the house this morning. They think it might be to do with the ash from the volcano and Qantas have grounded their entire fleet of A380 jets until an investigation has taken place.
Sky News - BREAKING NEWS Oz Airbus Forced To Make Emergency Landing. http://bit.ly/a3N7qT
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Your midweek updates
It's been a pretty quiet week so far at the Strictly compound - no injuries or any other training mishaps to report so just a few fluffy stores for you to check out:
This weeks evictee Tina has given an interview to the lovely people over at digitalspy - Click here
Felicity Kendall was embarrassed to be in the bottom two on Sunday - Click here
After last week, Scott Maslen's odds have been cut making him the new fave - Click here
Meanwhile over at X Factor Towers, there has seriously been about two million new stories since the results show on Sunday - honestly it's all drama over there. Here are some of the better updates:
Louis Walsh thinks that Dannii is beating Cheryl in the fashion stakes - Click here
X Factor stylist says that Cher needs to be treated with kid gloves - Click here
X Factor to have a boyband week (funny seeing that Simon's only remaining act is a boyband...) - Click here
Cher's odds slashed after this weekends performance (now 3rd favourite) - Click here
It's all about Wagner this week with Sinitta and Brian Friedman having rants
Reports suggest that Katie may be asked to leave the show after a series of meltdowns... - Click here
And don't forget that I'm not around this weekend for the performance shows, but I will be back for a running commentary on the both results shows (especially Miss Minogue's performance on the X Factor!)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Inappriopriate but funny
Spotted this on facebook last night and have to admit that it did make me smile....
20 down, 13 to go......
"I can't wait to see the Chilian miners faces when the leave the mine to find Davina McCall standing outside showing their best bits"
20 down, 13 to go......
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The Chilean Miners!
69 days ago, 33 men were trapped when the mine that there were working in collapsed. Tonight, they should all be freed. News channels have gone into overdrive with Sky News covering live all night. You can watch the coverage by clicking below.
Sky News Live
EDIT: Sky News have now added a very helpful counter to the top left of the screen to show how many miners have been rescued .... a bit over the top perhaps?
Sky News Live
EDIT: Sky News have now added a very helpful counter to the top left of the screen to show how many miners have been rescued .... a bit over the top perhaps?
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