Jeremy Paxman and Jamie Oliver: Two Celebrities, Two Diatribes

posted Monday, August 25, 2008

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  • Newsnight lead presenter Jeremy Paxman said, "Do I think it's a man's world in television? That is the most ridiculous question I have been asked all week. The worst thing you can be in this industry is a middle class white male. If any middle class white male I come across says he wants to enter television, I say 'give up all hope' - they've no chance." Oh boo-hoo. Who knew TV's most tenacious interviewer was so victimized? Hmm, what's that sound? That's me not giving a flyin' f***. (BBC)

  • Jamie Oliver did not hold back in an interview with a French (!) magazine about the ills of British culture - the drinking, the bad food, the whole nine. "The people I'm telling you about have huge TV sets - a lot bigger than mine! - they have state-of-the-art mobile phones, cars, and they go and get drunk in pubs at the weekend - their poverty shows in the way they feed themselves....I found the cooking of the inhabitants of the slum in Soweto in South Africa a lot more diverse than ours. It's true! I'm going to be harsh, but I think a lot of English people's food lacks heart. It's bland." I'm surprised he didn't mention the poor dental care... (Telegraph)

  • Maybe Jamie has a point: the British have gotten a reputation for being drunken, unruly, and violent all around Europe. (New York Times)


Another week, another boring-ass top 10 on the UK charts: Scottish band Biffy Clyro provided the only new entry this week with "Mountains" at No. 10. Otherwise, we're still dealing with Katy Perry and Kid Rock in the top 3.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl
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Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl - Single - I Kissed a Girl Download Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl"

2. The Script - The Man Who Can't Be Moved
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3. Kid Rock - All Summer Long
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4. Rihanna - Disturbia
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Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded - Disturbia Download Rihanna's "Disturbia"

5. Madcon - Beggin'
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6. Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris - Dance Wiv Me
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Dizzee Rascal - Dance Wiv Me (feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome) - Single - Dance Wiv Me (feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome) [Radio Version]Download Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris' "Dance Wiv Me"

7. The Verve - Love Is Noise
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The Verve - Love Is Noise - Single - Love Is Noise Download The Verve's "Love Is Noise"

8. Noah & the Whale - 5 Years Time
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Noah and the Whale - 5 Years Time (Sun Sun Sun) - Single - 5 Years Time (Sun Sun Sun) Download Noah & the Whale's "5 Years Time"

9. Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air
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Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown - Jordin Sparks - No Air Download Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown's "No Air"

10. Biffy Clyro - Mountains
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Comments (3)
posted by Loretta, Monday, August 25, 2008

Every episode of Spaced just aired on BBC America a week or so ago. It was on late night though so you might have missed it.


posted by lianabrown, Monday, August 25, 2008

spaced! i want spaced!


posted by phonegal80, Monday, August 25, 2008

when will season three of Robin Hood be on?





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