Pick ‘n’ Max: Practically everything Swedish superproducer Max Martin turns his hand to becomes an international, multi-platinum mega-hit. His music is estimated to have earned him $250m. Fancy a slice of that action? Of course you do. So we tell you all you need to know to compile your very own Max Martin style hit. [Read as a preview]
Misery Loves Companies: Once upon a time, celebrity couples who wanted to make a bit of extra cash out of their relationship would just release a sex tape. But while that might net you a one-off payday, the savvy celeb entrepreneur knows there’s a better way to make good money: set up a dedicated company, and have a very public bust-up. Just ask the Danczuks…
Chimvigoration: And so we say farewell to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini – the soon to be ex-husband of Cheryl Tweedy. Cheryl’s not the only one glad to be seeing the back of him either. The lesbian conspiracists of the internet are too – because this divorce means one thing, and one thing only: Chim Shipping is back in season.
All U Can Stomach: Most people, when facing multiple accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, would probably choose to dial down any overly erotic tones in their work – but not R Kelly. In fact, The Buffet contains some of his most sexually charged songs to date. To spare you, we listened to the whole thing. [Read as a preview]
Knowing Me, Knowing Snooze: Usually when a celebrity is peachy keen to get involved in press regulation, it’s because they want to save their juicy stories to sell themselves in the form of an autobiography. Not Steve Coogan though. He isn’t trying to profit from his coke-and-shagging excesses. He just wants to talk to you about Philomena.
From Bad To Verse: Hollywood polymath James Franco has released yet another new collection of his poetry: Straight James / Gay James. In it he once again attempts to explore the dichotomy of himself, James Franco, as both artist and celebrity. And is it as pretentious, turgid and utterly worthless as his prose? Have a guess…
PLUS:
– Belarusian Zombie-Pop! The plagiarising Eurovision hopefuls are back and batshit as ever
– RIP-ping Yarns! We pay tribute to the recently deceased
– Danczuk’s Dinner Disasters! Move over Martha Stewart – there’s a new shit photographer in town!
– Dame Barbara’s best bits, Big Brother’s baddies and the latest Top Gear gossip…
