Too Bad About Heath Ledger

While celebrity and pop culture isn't my primary beat, I thought I would link to a nice tribute made by my friend and professional stuntman Nick McKinless on his blog:

Beyond Strong: RIP Heath Ledger

I was fortunate enough to be working on the recent film The Dark Knight, where Heath was playing the Joker. He seemed like a personable and private man and as always put 100% into his role as Batman's nemesis. He will be missed.

We wish his family and friends our condolences.

Nick

By all accounts, Mr. Ledger was a good dude.

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Pop Culture Moment: singer Bjork savages photographer

Slightly off topic from my usual beat, but this caught my attention just because of its sheer outlandishness.

Pop star Bjork attacks photographer in New Zealand

Bjork is what, four-foot-nine? Being assaulted by her can't be much worse than having your leg humped by a Chihuaua, can it?

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Off Topic: Not all one hit wonders go away to die quietly

I don't know what's more remarkable, that 80's one-hit wonder Animotion is still around, or that they are amazingly well preserved for their age.

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Pop Culture Corner: Britney Spears new video "Gimme More"

Comeback Track, or Awkward, Embarrassing Cry for Attention Help?

You be the judge:





It's hard to tell if the imagery in the video that mirrors her public displays of bizarre behavior is unintentionally hilarious, or cynically calculated to prey on her notoriety for acting in ways that could be characterized as batshit crazy.

Either way, this has to be one of the most remarkable low watermarks ever in any celebutard's career.

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A wee rant about how people react to pop culture

Whenver somebody tries to express to me that they dislike the work of a popular artist, I have a stock response:

Them: I just hate Avril Lavigne! *

Me: She hates you too. In fact, she was totally cutting you down at the bar last night. I'm sorry that you had to hear it from me.

Seriously, if you don't like someone's music, change the station and quit whining. It's not difficult.

*or whoever.

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