Star Trip: James Blunt

September 24, 2007 3:32 PM

James Blunt - even America hates him

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Apart from being a spectacular piece of cockney rhyming slang, James Blunt is seemingly as loathed in the States as he is over here. Over there, they're all getting annoyed with his claim that he uses his status as a pop star to get "as much ‘tang as possible". He also said he’s used the horrendous You’re Beautiful to get laid, telling various women from his past that it was about them. He says he doesn’t really care that it wasn’t true that the song wasn’t about them and doesn’t feel bad for it.

In a recent interview, James Blunt had this to say about sleeping with as many women as possible now that he’s a “pop star.” “I’ve always thought it was my responsibility to do that. I have been told by people that I should not be seen clubbing with good-looking women, but I can’t see why not. Why be a pop star otherwise? I have fun with it and I am honest and open about the way I lead my life and don’t mislead anyone. I’ve had the time of my life and thank God for that, it would be such a waste otherwise.”

In the same interview Blunt said that he has told at least five or ten women that he has known previously and wanted to sleep with that he had written the song with them in mind. He went on to say that the line worked more often than not and that he has no guilt about lying to any of them about it. And if that wasn’t enough to makes you hate the guy, he recently decided to cut back on meal costs for his crew on tour, saying he didn’t owe them decent food and that they must make do with fast food.

Just before James Blunt set out to promote his debut album, he cast an eye over the accounts for the upcoming tour. An item on the expenses caught his haughty eye and he demanded to know what this outrageously small sum of money had been put aside for. His manager explained that, as normal, this was to pay for meals for the crew and the band, the very people who were given the impossible task of making the singer’s performances almost bearable night after night. Blunt was not happy, even though every other artist in the world muddles along quite merrily with this arrangement. “If I hire a plumber I don’t expect to have to provide him with a three-course meal for simply doing his job.”

Posted by mofgimmers on September 24, 2007 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 14, 2007 3:15 PM

James Blunt reckons his critics need mental help

I really hate to have to break this to you all, but it looks like James Blunt may be back to haunt us all. The posh-voiced prat has been drumming up all sorts of ludicrous publicity of late and that can only mean one thing - he's got a new 'venture' up his celebrity sleeve. One can only guess that it's a new album filled with droning ballads.

Despite being almost universally loathed by Brits, James believes the problem lies with his critics and not himself. Funny that, the old celebrity ego. The singer's hit track You're Beautiful was recently voted the most irritating song of all time in a recent poll, while Blunt himself came fourth in a list of the most annoying things ever last year.

That may be the most hilarious thing I've ever read. Just maybe. But Blunt has hit back at those kicking him when he's, well, doing quite okay and has a lot of money. He has recently been quoted in The Evening Echo as saying: "Off to the counsellor with you, mate. Because it's nothing to do with me. I'm pretty sure I'm not a horrid person. I don't think I am."

Yes James, you are a smarmingly 'lovely' type, but that doesn't spell talented songwriter to me.

[Image: Getty]

Posted by Orla Doherty on August 14, 2007 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (0)

July 10, 2007 2:32 PM

In the news: Jade Goody reflects on her life and Lily Allen loves Paris Hilton

Goodybc -Jade Goody declares her miscarriage a 'punishment from God' for her Big Brother behaviour. 'Last year everything I touched turned to gold,'she says. 'I was probably due a tumble'. [The Guardian ]

-Courtney Love played some of her greatest songs at her birthday bash last night. She didn't seem to thrilled by the recent smoking ban, commenting, 'The only place I can smoke in England is the House of Parliament. How retarded is that?' [MTV ]

-James Blunt reveals he used to be so addicted to online auction site eBay that he once tried to sell his sister on it. It worked out well though, as the man who 'bought' her ended up marrying her! [Digital Spy ]

-Lily Allen always has something to say, the quality of which we don't feel we should comment on. her latest inspired declaration addresses Paris Hilton. 'I love her. I think The Simple Life is genius. I can never figure out if she plays up to it or not.'. Thanks for sharing Lily. [Sky Showbiz ]

Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on July 10, 2007 in Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Jade Goody, James Blunt, Lily Allen, Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (1)

March 27, 2007 10:19 AM

Lindsay Lohan thinks James Blunt is beautiful

If you believe the gossip, Lindsay Lohan changes her boyfriends more often than she leaves the house wearing knickers. If you believe the gossip, La Lohan has also been linked with just about everyone in the United States in possession of a working penis over the age of 18. So the gossip might not be the best thing to believe. After all, what with all that partying, rehabbing, making of movies, driving over paparazzi, and generally getting her picture taken, a girl can only fit in two relationships a week.

So the news that Linds has got it together with James Blunt of all people should be taken with a pinch of salt. Of course, now that I've said that, they're going to get married, have loads of babies, and be the longest-lasting happiest relationship in showbiz. Or maybe not.

Posted by Aigua on March 27, 2007 in James Blunt, Lindsay Lohan, Relationship Watch | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 1, 2006 3:35 PM

James Blunt thinks Muppets are "Beautiful"

James Blunt recently made an appearance on the beloved show Sesame Street. During his stay with the Muppets, Blunt serenaded them with "You're Beautiful", his overly popular hit from last year. It is unclear in this photo whether the Muppet is scared, singing along, or irritated because James won't stop hitting on him.

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 15, 2006 5:37 PM

James Blunt Due To Set Records

Enemy of music James Blunt has flogged 10 million copies worldwide of his flush-again-you-can't-just-leave-it debut platter Back To Bedlam, according to the Mirror's 3am column. This proof that no, there really is NO accounting for taste comes with added vinegar in the wound. 150,000 more copies will make it the fastest-selling album of the decade. Never was a revolution more urgently needed. The current holder of the fastest-selling-album record is Dido's No Angel, which frankly looks like the collected works of the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Beach Boys combined in comparison. Are there 150,000 more people in the world that haven't already bought the soulless collection of dirges? Regrettably, there probably are. As it stands, about 5 million of the current owners probably bought it because the shiny disc object caught their attention and there was no-one around to help them home safely. [Toni Kelly]

Posted by Antonia on August 15, 2006 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (2)

August 10, 2006 9:59 AM

Rag Roundup: Lindsay Lohan's tattoo parlour, Nicole Kidman for Playboy, Diddy and James Blunt get pally, and more!

The McCartneys have unaccountably been pushed off the front pages by proper news this morning, but don't worry, there's still a bunch of celebrity gossip in the inside pages. Lindsay Lohan wants to open a tattoo parlour, Charlize Theron gets a rollicking from her bloke, Playboy want Nicole Kidman to pose nude, and back here in England, the WAGs are still fighting like steely-eyed-blonde-tinted ferrets in a bag to get on TV. No change there then.

I can kinda see why Lindsay Lohan would want to open a tattoo parlour. After all, she's got one herself, she has a bunch of privacy-craving celebrity mates, and perhaps most importantly, it'll give her something to fall back on when the movie career goes south. Sorry, if. I meant if. Really.

Also in Hollywood, the Mirror claims Charlize Theron was reduced to tears in a restaurant before going to see a Radiohead gig with boyfriend Stuart Townsend. No, not because someone told her they wouldn't be playing 'Creep'. The couple allegedly had a huge bust-up because Charlize arrived 45 minutes late for the pre-concert meal. Given the choice between missing pudding or missing the start of Radiohead, I know what I'd do.

The Sun reckons Hugh Hefner is going all-out to convince Nicole Kidman to pose for Playboy magazine. "The vision of her with a cigarette in one hand and her knickers in the other as a delicious French au pair haunts my fantasies," says the randy old goat. "I'd better add that she's a terrific actress."

Today's McCartney divorce story in the Mirror needs no words from me - the introduction speaks for itself. "The sister of Heather Mills' first husband Alfie Karmal last night branded her a scheming manipulator who lures men by twisting the truth about her personality." Is this a pro or anti Heather story? I just can't tell.

In other news, Diddy and James Blunt have formed an unlikely friendship, which appears to revolve around chasing posh English women and arguing over whose music is worse. Former Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon says she's not ready to join the WAGs, despite dating Swansea City striker Lee Trundle. The implication being that she'll only be a proper WAG when she trades up to a Premiership star, or at least someone with a less silly haircut.

Meanwhile, it's getting devious in the race to star in upcoming reality show Footballers' Wives Boutique. Apparently Jermaine Defoe's girlfriend Charlotte Meares is "shelling out a fortune on hair extensions" in an effort to take centre stage. Tsk, hasn't she heard that Victoria Beckham has chopped hers off?

And finally, reality shows may be scraping the bottom of the celebrity bucket, but at least the celebs are honest about it. Channel Five's 'Trust Me, I'm a Holiday Rep' will star chef Nancy Lam ("I need the money") and ex Hearsay singer Noel Sullivan ("I want to prove that I'm a survivor"), as well as teary royal butler Paul Burrell, mentalist DJ Brandon Block, comic Rowland Rivron, "socialite" Emma Jones (i.e. she couldn't bag a footballer in time to get on the Boutique), and "wannabe model" Samantha Rowley. [Stuart Dredge]

Posted by Stu on August 10, 2006 in James Blunt, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Kidman, TV Show Gossip, Tabloid Tales | Permalink | Comments (2)

August 8, 2006 6:49 PM

July 31, 2006 8:12 AM

James Blunt: Annoying

You can't always rely on the Great British Public to get the right answer when they're surveyed - just look at all those Record Of The Year awards Westlife have won. But a new survey asking people to name their pet hates has got it bang on, with celebrities putting in a strong performance alongside cold callers, caravans, queue jumpers and traffic wardens.

James Blunt is an impressive fourth place, with Preston & Chantelle in ninth, and Carol Vorderman in twelth - if she's calculating how that happened, I reckon it's a combination of her 'ooh yes, Sudoku makes you more intelligent, did I mention I have a book/DVD/branded sweatshirt of it?' plugging, and those financial ads. Marvellously, Abi Titmuss comes in 18th, sandwiched between breaking wind and off milk. [Stuart Dredge]

Posted by Stu on July 31, 2006 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (1)

July 10, 2006 9:44 PM

James Blunt Sleeps With The Donkeys

According to today's Sun, wimpy singer-songwriter James Blunt is giving it all up to go and live with donkeys in Spain. Get out the bunting! Oh, hang on, he's not giving it all up, but he is going to live with donkeys and other animals, after buying a mountain and a house in northern Spain. "He wants to live the rural dream," says a 'relative'. "With only donkeys, chickens, pigs and ducks for company." Surely it must be hard to get to sleep though, with the silent Iberian nights rudely interrupted by tuneless braying and annoying quacking. Yes, those donkeys, chickens, pigs and ducks are right annoyed that James is moving in... [Stuart Dredge]

Posted by Stu on July 10, 2006 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (0)

June 20, 2006 9:45 AM

Tales from the tabloids: Is it safer to text-message or smoke crack at 50mph?

Plenty of gossip in today's tabloids - some of it's even nothing to do with the World Cup...

Jade Goody is snapped text messaging while driving at 50mph, risking a £1,000 fine (oh, and a horrible painful death). “It’s outrageous, she is supposed to be a role model,” says an RAC spokesperson. Although he could be talking about the fact that she’s still famous.

The Mirror splashes on Corrie star Craig Charles doing a Doherty (i.e. a four-hour ‘crazed crack cocaine bender’) while being chauffeured back from work. Well, Betty’s hotpot does that to a man.

The Sun reckons England’s WAGs (Wives And Girlfriends) face a battle against Sweden’s FOFs (Fruar Och Flickvanner) today, although the Swedes are pessimistic. “They’re the underdogs because the WAGs are so famous,” says a Sweden ‘team source’.

The Star reveals that Big Brother housemate Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (hang on, isn’t she meant to be from the street?) has appeared on a “raunchy” website specialising in shots of ladies in uniform. They don’t print a link, as they’re promising “more sexy photos” tomorrow. Tsk.

England footballist Gary Neville is a soft-rocker, says The Mirror. He entertains his team-mates with songs by Elton John, Bon Jovi, Oasis and U2. Let’s hope England aren’t Living On A Prayer tonight... Yes, I did make that up myself.

Ex Hearsay star Suzanne Shaw fortuitously manages to lean out of a balcony in her bra just as a paparazzo is walking past. Fancy that. The Star has the pic.

Finally, there's a heartwarming tale of a five-year-old girl who woke up from a coma when played James Blunt’s ‘Your Beautiful’. And no, it wasn’t listening to his album that put her to sleep in the first place, you harsh people.

Posted by Stu on June 20, 2006 in Big Brother, Coleen McLoughlin, Drug Scandals, Jade Goody, James Blunt, Sport Stars, Tabloid Tales, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (4)

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