Poptweetz Comedy: Miranda Hart

Like many, I became aware of Miranda Hart when watching season 1 of her successful BBC TV show.  The show centres around the clumsy Miranda, her love interest 'Gary' and the difficult and hilarious relationship with her mother.  

I equally enjoyed watching season 2 which recently concluded and I'm now officially in mourning until we are treated to new material.  When doing some research, I stumbled across 'Miranda Hart's Joke Shop' - an audio recording of the radio series which is basically almost a word-for-word recording of the TV show.  It's perfect for car journeys and it certainly made a recent 3 hour journey more fun.  It's out now on iTunes for £5.95.  Not bad at all.

Glee Volume 4

Glee fans will be excited to hear that the new album is out in the UK on 21st February.  'Glee Volume 4' includes their take on songs such as 'Valerie' and 'Toxic'.  I can't wait for the new series which starts on E4 next week.  Look out for the 'Britney Spears' and 'Rocky Horror Show' episodes.  As Miranda's mother would say, "Such fun!"

Adele - 21

I'm bursting with excitement about Adele's new album, '21' which is released in the UK later this month.  Adele previewed a track from the album back in November.  'Rolling In The Deep' is a haunting but up-tempo number which once again showcases that voice! 

The album is destined to be a huge success and it may even surpass her debut effort.

*Update* It is selling masses.  Download here > 21

Fashion: The Military Look

The Military look has been popular over the past few years.  I can't say that I've been a massive fan of the look myself but it's definitely been embraced by many a teen across the UK.  Fashionisters of the male type may be interested to know that fashion chain River Island has some key pieces available at sale prices.

This Navy jacket is priced at an affordable £15.  It wouldn't be my choice but I bet there are many boys out there that could get away with wearing it with some skinny jeans and a t-shirt.

Poptweetz Horror Moment of 2010 - Pink's Stage Fall

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas Fabulousness

Did you have a good Christmas? I certainly did.

What presents did you get?  That jumper you always wanted from your Gran? ...or a surprisingly camp Christmas card from your uncle Eric (I was sure he was married with kids....). 

Anyway.  The boyfriend was happy as Santa (his Mother and Father) brought him a Kindle.  Gone are the days of me complaining about the rustling of pages at bedtime - after all a gay needs his beauty sleep.  Speaking of sleep or lack off, somebody gave me some 'roll-on under-eye caffeine gel' - I'm not sure whether it was a joke or whether I have serious eye-bag issues.  I'm too scared to consider the worst option.

Our New Year celebrations were fun.  We had yet another party (our 5th over the Christmas period) and our guests were treated to a 'seventies theme' fondue party.  There was plenty of cheese on the dining table and more from the iPod playlist that I created.  I had a large animation of a ticking clock on one wall and despite that we nearly missed the stroke of midnight.

I also did well in the sales.  Canny people like myself will have noticed that certain stores had many pre-christmas offers and I walked away with a very stylish and super cheap designer leather bag.  All man-bag fans, bow your head.  There is a new man-bag in town!

Poptweetz Hero of 2010 No1 - Kylie Minogue

In 2010, Kylie released 'Aphrodite'.  A poptastic return to commercial pop and one of the best albums of her career.  Kylie may be of a certain age (we won't say how old she is because we refuse to believe it) but she fits seemlessly into the current pot of female pop artists.  'All The Lovers' was the lead single and the video is perhaps my favourite of the year.  She's a true icon.

Poptweetz Zero of 2010 No1 - Simon Cowell

I put Simon at Number One, not because of any major negative reason - but simply because I am jealous and I know the guy can take a bit of criticism.  Let's face it, Simon loves a bit of drama.  I think he would be pleased to make Number One in my list. 

Poptweetz Hero of 2010 No2 - Glee

Glee - the massive global mega-hit.  How could I not include Glee in my Top 10? There is so much to love about this show.  The characters, the actors, the stories - all perfection.  Sue Sylvester is the goddess of bitchy one-liners.  Kurt Hummel is the adorable token gay.  I love the soundtracks (a car journey favourite). LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Poptweetz Zero of 2010 No2: Steve Brookstein

Many years ago, Steve Brookstein won the X-Factor.  Very shortly afterwards, he disappeared into the 'has-been wilderness' and wasn't seen in public very often (apart from some tiny gigs where nobody turned up).  It's sad that the man is so bitter because he didn't maintain his musical career.  It's especially sad that he is trying to piss on everyone involved in the show.  He's alledgedly said that the programme is fixed and made all sorts of other sordid allegations.  Honey, shut the f**k up, please.