The Pretty Reckless release album cover art in UK…
Okay. Take a good look. Now. Simmer down. It's ROCK 'N ROLL, you guys. The "ohmygod, she's just a little girl! She's got a LIGHTER and a leather jacket!" argument is pretty lame considering some of the really horrendous album covers I've seen while researching this post. (Granted, the super-gross ones aren't even worth mentioning.) I decided to show a few other bands who have photographs of children on their album covers--MALE bands, by the way.
That's right. I'm sticking up for 17-year old Taylor Momsen again. Taylor, the lead singer and songwriter of The Pretty Reckless is NOT a Disney chick. She's not trying to get out of a "good girl image"...she never had that reputation. (I don't count playing Cindy LooWho in How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000 as having a rep for being a goody-goody.) Her most notable role is that of Little J on Gossip Girl, and Taylor's trying her best to put that show behind her.
ANYsexistRant.
In no way is Taylor trying to be anyone's "role model". The Pretty Reckless is a much better than average female-fronted band. Taylor and her boys have been hard at work on the giant Warped Tour around the U.S., and will also perform next month at V Festival in the U.K.
Just a reminder of some album covers -- by male artists -- that are now considered "genius".
There was also a small band called The Beatles...who tried to get away with this lovely album back in the 60's, but did indeed change the cover to a mere photo of the band:
Lighten UP on The Pretty Reckless. Taylor Momsen is living her dream...at 17.
Boy, I'm all over the place on this post. Sorry.
Written by: Diva Julia
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Taylor Momsen, Pretty Reckless “Miss Nothing” VIDEO. I LOVE IT. (Video and Photos)
I'm nothing if not a big, fat contradiction. I think it's part of my charm...just ask me. Let me just say this: I effing LOVE Taylor Momsen...and I LOVE her band, Pretty Reckless's new single and video, "Miss Nothing". I also think Madonna made a good choice by having Taylor be the face of her (and her daughter, Lola's) clothing line, "Material Girl".
Listen. Taylor is one talented little 16 year old chick, and I'd listen to her ANY DAY over Hillybilly Miley. Not kidding. As for this video being blasphemous? I watched a few times, by the way. It seems to be a METAPHOR, PEOPLE! (Please read that in Oprah's big, announcing voice for effect.) Did anyone else notice the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, etc. behind the apparent Last Supper table? To me, the director was making a statement that society puts rock stars and celebrities in general in positions of "gods". Think about it that way. If Lady Gaga or Madonna had made this video, sure, there would be a bit of commotion made, but there would also be all the stans praising the "genius" of the artist and director--you know it and I know it.

Collette Momsen, Taylor's mother is on the RIGHT in white; onset of "Gossip Girl" with Taylor. I wonder where Taylor got her sense of style?
Hey, and guess what? Babygirl can SAAAAANG. I think she's growing up too soon, sure. But her mother, Collette is supportive of Tay's career choices --just like HillBilly Ray Cyrus is supportive of his daughter. The big difference here is that Taylor NEVER pandered to a now very confused child/tween fanbase, like Miley has done throughout her Disney career. (Miley's been talking sh*t about Taylor lately as well...jel-jel much?) I think Miley wishes she could be a bit of a badass like Taylor...instead she comes off as just trashy; stripper pole and "Pretty Woman"-hooker clothing and all.
Watch "Miss Nothing" by Pretty Reckless and TELL me Taylor's not talented. Hello?? Cherie Currie, Joan Jett and The Runaways, anyone? Come ON. (If you''ll recall, I thought Taylor should have portrayed Cherie Currie in The Runaways instead of Dakota Fanning.) Sure, there's a little Courtney Love thrown in, but Taylor has the "It Factor" if you ask me...which you didn't. But rest assured, you always get my opinionated rants.
Okay class. Let's hear your take on this video. Remember: Keep an open and ARTISTIC mind when giving me your assignment. Oh, and the assignment is due by the end of the day...TODAY.
Class dismissed.
I know. THIS kind of a post after the Smith kids post? I have my opinions, yo. That's why I'm here.
Written by: Diva Julia
Let’s talk about Jaden and Willow Smith for a moment, shall we?
I think I've made it clear in the past that I do not care for Jaden Smith. He presents himself as a smug, spoiled brat, and I think his parents encourage his childish elitism. Now we have little sister, Willow, who appears to think she's Rihanna. And, why may I ask, is this little girl signing autographs in London? Because she made a cameo in a movie one of her dad's films?
Here's the thing. I did allow my son Hunter to "express himself" when he was in 5th and 6th grade. We went through the bleached, spikey hair, black nailpolish, and even...wait for it...tiny butterfly clips. Yeah. I know. Hunter got so much sh*t from every teacher--except his OWN teacher, the wonderful Mrs. Waterman, for wearing those clips. So naturally, being the hot-head that I was (ahem), I had to make a stink about the other small-minded teachers who kept complaining about my kid's HAIR. Say it with me: "Ahhh, HELLLL NAAAWW!" I gotta give it to the Principal, though. She was great and agreed that the teachers who said Hunter's hair was "distracting" were full of crap, (my words) and being sexist, thus allowing him to do whatever he wanted with his hair.
Take a gander, won't you? (Again. Thank the Lawd that Hunter doesn't read Mama's blog...he'd kill me.)
and...
So, I do believe in letting kids express themselves, apparently. I just don't don't care for smug, bratty Hollywood kids as a rule. (Clearly, the Jolie-Pitt clan are not included in this rant. Just look at Chaz Shiloh!)
Jeez. Leave to Dina Lohan Mama to turn this into a Hunter post.
Written by: Diva Julia
Mr. Horse discusses Today’s World Crisis
Oh, it's time for the 12-year old boy (ME!) to come out and play...
via Viacom/SPUMCO/John K.
Let's discuss. The BP Oil "spill" (I think it should be called The BP Complete Monkey F*ck, BPCMF for short), or the Arizona Immigration Law CMF?
Either way, Mr. Horse doesn't like it.
Written by: Diva Julia
Lindsay Lohan’s “Machete” poster. A nun licking a gun.
Somehow, I don't think Lindsay will be promoting her cameo (let's face it--it's not a huge role) in Machete, director, Robert Rodriguez's latest "grindhouse" film. This photo is reminiscent of Lindsay's photo shoot with Tyler Shields, wherein she had a gun to her mouth.
In case you blocked this photo from memory, let me give you a refresher course:
Lindsay certainly likes being photographed with guns.
I understand the the producers of "Inferno", the biopic film based on the life of 70's pornstar Linda Lovelace, are waiting for Lindsay to finish her jail sentence and rehab and will not replace Lindsay with another actress. I'm going on the record to say making this film after drug and alcohol rehab and therapy is the worst possible thing she could attempt.
If you dare, here is a page of the "Inferno" script. How on earth will this help Lindsay work through her own demons, by taking on a dead pornstar's demons on film? I think it could kill her. As a mother, I would try my level best to discourage my daughter from performing this kind of material...but my name isn't DINA LOHAN.

via Jezebel. *WARNING - This is NAST.*
This is plain icky. Is it just me?
Written by: Diva Julia
Lindsay Lohan – Sentenced to 90 days in JAIL.
Oh, gurrrrl. Lindsay Lohan has just been sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating her probation and not attending court-ordered alcohol education classes. Here are all the details directly from Beverly Hills:
via: LATimes.com
"A Beverly Hills judge ruled Tuesday that Lindsay Lohan violated the terms of her probation in a drunk driving case when she failed to attend alcohol education classes and sentenced her to 90 days in jail.
Judge Marsha N. Revel stated several instances over the last few years in which the actress lied about taking drugs and drinking.
"It's like someone who cheats but doesn't think it's cheating if they don't get caught," Revel said.
Before sentencing, a tearful Lohan addressed the court, saying "as far as I knew I was in compliance with my programs.”
“I wasn’t trying to get special treatment," the actress said. "I have to provide for myself. I have to work. Having said that, I did everything to balance my jobs and showing up. I’m not taking this as a joke. It’s my life. It’s my career...I take responsibility for my actions. I’ve tried to do the best I can. It’s been such a long haul, I don’t want you to think that I don’t respect you.”
Prosecutors had argued that the star of "Mean Girls," "Freaky Friday" and "Herbie Fully Loaded" failed to comply with the weekly attendance directive for her alcohol education classes. An operator of the class testified that Lohan had nine absences.
Revel was critical of program operator Cheryl Marshall for failing to report Lohan's absences to the court before the actress had her bail revoked when the alarm on her alcohol monitoring device was triggered on June 6. That was the same night that Lohan attended the MTV Music Awards.
Under questions from the prosecutor, Marshall told the court that Lohan did not sign in on some days the program claimed she had attended and that her signature was on a sign-in sheet on a day she did not attend. Marshall revealed Lohan never attended group meetings but opted for one-on-one sessions because of privacy concerns.
Defense attorney Shawn Chapman Holley argued that Lohan was "absolutely on track to finish the program" and had complied with most of the court's orders.
In considering her punishment, Revel said she considered whether Lohan violated her probation only for the actress' failure to attend some scheduled alcohol education classes, not because the alcohol-detection bracelet that Lohan was ordered to wear had been triggered following the MTV Movie Awards.
On June 8, Revel issued an arrest warrant for Lohan after the alarm on her monitoring device was triggered. The alarm typically sounds when the bracelet is tampered with or if the person wearing it consumes alcohol. The SCRAM device, or Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor, checks for traces of alcohol in the air above the user's skin.
Revel ordered Lohan to be fitted with the device May 24 after Lohan failed to show up the previous week for a mandatory progress review on whether she was abiding by the terms of her probation.
--Richard Winton and Andrew Blankstein
And so. Here comes my rant...
I'd like to be optimistic that Lindsay will come to terms with her issues in jail and in rehab, but I don't know.
I'm having a strange reaction to Lindsay's sentencing, that I didn't expect. I was totally in favor of our girl spending some time behind bars. But now, Lindsay's jail sentence is now making me wonder what kind of treatment that a-hole Charlie Sheen is going to get for pulling a knife on his wife right in front of his kids on Christmas Day in Aspen. I find it odd the people Hollywood chooses to make an example of...I'm not saying for one minute that Lindsay doesn't deserve to be punished. I do, however, feel that it's a man's world. STILL. Especially in Hollywood. Will anything come of Mel Gibson's horrific, recorded rant (and possible physical abuse) toward his ex-girlfriend and mother of his baby? If the courts in L.A. are going to "go by the letter of the law", l et's see that it's applicable to EVERYONE.
Yeah. We'll SEE, won't we?
In the meantime, I really wish Lindsay the best. Seriously. Her parents SUCK.
Written by: Diva Julia
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All photos for Dolce & Gabbana by Steven Klein
I must say, these photos are incredible. I love the "story" of a big Italian family, with a sultry woman "of a certain age", who clearly still has It.
Madonna looks gorgeous (sure, Photoshopped, but who ISN'T?). I love the earthiness of these photos.
Is it just me?
Written by: Diva Julia
Justin Bieber gets sprayed on TV in New Zealand
By: DivaJulia
I used to babysit a kid when I was 13, who would flip the eff OUT if his clothing got the slightest bit damp. I mean, he'd go ape-shit. Screaming, crying, flailing, the whole bit. I had never seen such a thing, and had actually forgotten about it until today.
I give you--Justin Bieber, being sorta "Punk'd" on a New Zealand TV show:
Big. Fat. Sissy. (And I mean that in the nicest way possible.)
Written by: Diva Julia
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Gisele Bundchen says her 6 month old baby is potty-trained.
Yeah. Right.
Remember how Gisele had the perfect pregnancy, the perfectly painless water birth for her son Ben, with Tom Brady, and then got back into her Victoria Secret fighting weight in like, 2 days? Now she's got a kid who can barely crawl, who will sit on a potty and poop FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
According to this translation from some Brazilian website (how's that for accreditation?) the Perfect Mother of the Perfect Baby had this to say about her little genius:
“Give it about five minutes, and bang,” gushes Gi, whose twin sis, Patricia, is called in to inspect the potty deposit.“Everytime she calls me to see it, I say, ‘Do not want to see it,’ ” said Tia Patricia .
Diapers pollute the environment,” she explained. “Where does this garbage go?”
Gi, who laughs at how much time she spends talking about her son’s toilet habits, said she does realize that getting Benjamin to pee in the potty “is more complicated.”
Ummm. Durrrr.
So, who else is sick of this chick and her perfeição?
Written by: Diva Julia
Paranormal Activity 2 – Teaser Trailer
No. And HELL no. Any horror movie involving babies and dogs in jeopardy? No. Thankyouverymuch.
Here's the sneak-peek at the trailer all you nuts have been waiting for. (Don't you LOVE how I can YOU nuts for liking this stuff? I mean, coming from the freak who wouldn't shut up about The Human Centipede, you'd think I could handle this film...)
I hope you watched that closely. The baby is missing in a couple shots -- but only through the mirror reflection!
Give me a good evil scientist comedy horror film ANY day over this. Oh, Dieter Laser.
Written by: Diva Julia
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