Baby Beyonce!

Beyonce Knowles, one of our favourite pop stars, has recently announced some brilliant news.  On the red carpet of the MTV Music Video awards, Beyonce informed reporters that she and her husband Jay-Z are pregnant with their first child.
After her brilliant performance of her new song 'Love on top' which is a single from the hit Album '4,' Beyonce said "I want you to feel the love that's growing inside me." She then unbuttoned her jacket and rubbed her belly.

Beyonce, 29, has recently said that she feels that she is ready to settle down, to start thinking about forming a family with rapper husband Jay-Z, and after winning 16 Grammy awards in her career, it is not surprising that she feels as if she should make having a family her priority.
The Daily Mail reported that while speaking to Piers Morgan in June, Beyonce hinted that herself and Jay-Z may have been trying for a baby, saying that "I always said I was going to have a baby at 30. I'm 29 now."
The news came as a lovely surprise to Beyonce fans, but does this mean that our favourite singer is close to retirement?  Apparently not. When talking about the possibility of a family, Beyonce stated “I am not retiring, I tell you.” Hopefully, we still have many years of Beyonce filled charts to come! If not, I'm not sure what we're going to do without our booty shaking idol! Maybe Beyonce's children will follow in her footsteps... we can only hope!

TTYL,
Glitter
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X Factor - Controversy for Contostavlos!

So did anyone watch X Factor on Saturday night? I definitely did! In fact, it has been the hot topic between me and, well, anyone I can possibly talk to about it!
The new judges are, in my opinion, brilliant. I went to see the X Factor auditions live in Cardiff a few months ago and didn't expect much at all from a judging panel including the never quitting Louis Walsh and the new line up of Tulisa Contostavlos (N-Dubz,) Gary Barlow (Take That,) and Kelly Rowland (Destiny's Child.) But obviously, I was mistaken.
The judges make the X Factor even funnier and more exciting than before, although Simon Cowell will be missed, but I'm sure he won't fail to make a come back at some point in the series.
Saturday's show was kicked off with an array of singing geniuses including Janet Devlin , a sixteen year old girl who sang 'Your Song' so beautifully that is brought tears to my eyes.
Along with the talent that surprised Saturday's audience, there was inevitably the let down performances. In other words, the people who think they can sing, but they really can't.
The most memorable performance of Saturday's show was of course an audition with some well loved drama included,  man named George Gerasimou, who claimed to have calmed down since the last time he auditioned for the X Factor in 2009, when he lost his temper with Simon Cowell, famously telling him to 'shut up'. However, George's performance proved that he had not changed at all, when he was stopped half way through his audition, his fiery temper came back with a vengeance.
George turned to Tulisa, saying “Why did you stop the music. Who are you? You’re just someone trying to replace Cheryl Cole." This obviously is not the right thing to say to the N-Dubz singer, who hit back saying: "I don't think your attitude has changed at all. You came and stood right next to me, and I felt a lot of aggression off you. You're very angry. It's not a good vibe.” Contostavlos continued, "You’re here to be judged, and you know what you’ve just done? You’ve embarrassed yourself to the entire nation. I worked myself up from Camden Town and that’s why I’m here today."
At this point in the show, I probably wasn't the only person jumping up out of their seat at home, shouting "Go Tulisa" at the TV screen.
She later admitted that "If it was 10 years ago I would have, (hit him) but I'm an X Factor judge now and I'm not allowed to do things like that."
Let's hope poor Tulisa doesn't get anymore comments about being Cheryl Cole's replacement, as it really seemed to hit her where it hurt, but can you blame her? She has been accused of copying Cheryl's clothes, shoes and hairstyles.
I, for one, will be looking forward to next week's show, and if it contains auditions like last weeks, it will definitely be one to watch!

TTYL,
Glitter
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The horror genre at it's very best!

Is it just me, or is the horror genre going seriously down-hill lately? That was my opinion for a long time, with previous let downs including Scream, Paranormal Activity, and not to mention the final Saw movie which I'm sure used pink blood. Anyway, I might be a little critical, as I am an avid watcher of the classic horror movies that never fail to make my hair stand on end.
But, and this is a big but, (hence the underline)... If you haven't seen the film Orphan yet, I suggest that you should grab some popcorn, turn your lights off, shut your curtains, and prepare yourself for one hell of a creepy film!
One of my best mates told me about Orphan, and as she knows how much I love my horror films, said it was a 'must see.' She, however, isn't a lover of the horror genre, so I did have my suspicions about how scary it was going to be, as it takes a lot to keep me interested when it comes to horror films, my belief about them is pretty much, no gore = no enjoyment. To my surprise though, Orphan is one of the best horror films I have seen in a while, and it didn't even need to use gore to keep me glued to the TV screen.
I think one of the reasons why the film is so unbelievably good is that you really feel an intimate interaction with the characters which adds to your involvement and sympathy as they sadly lost their third child, so choose to adopt from an orphanage,  thinking that another child is what is missing from their life. After the adoption, however,  their family begins to fall apart, when the adopted child, Esther, turns out to be nothing like what they previously thought.
If you don't believe me, just take a look at this picture:

I'm not going to spoil the film for you, because I really do believe it is worth a watch, but let me tell you this, the twist towards the end of the film is amazing, and left me totally baffled, which doesn't happen very often.
The storyline is perfect, however, with a perfect family as the main protagonists, and unlike the typical horror, Orphan really lets you get involved with the family's life and makes you feel like you know them personally. It doesn't simply just jump into an unrealistic relationship between a couple, where you just know that one of them is going to get their head cut off at some point.
When the cracks start appearing in the family's life, you can't help but feel emotional for them, and the wife especially, who had her suspicions about Ester right from the start. When Esther starts showing her true colours, by hurting the other children, and turning the husband and wife against eachother, the film really does have you on the edge of your seat. How could a nine year old girl be so scary? When you see it for yourself, you will definitely believe me. It really is one of those films that makes you scared of what's behind your shower curtain!
So give this one a chance, I'm pretty sure it won't let you down! Just remember, this film is not for the faint hearted, but if you really want to be hiding behind a cushion, this is the film for you.

TTYL,
Glitter
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'Swagger Jagger' or no swagger at all?

Cher Lloyd... When these two words were mentioned, I used to defend the X Factor finalist, by saying how talented and different she was. Notice that I just used the word WAS.
Her new song, 'Swagger Jagger,' is in my opinion, awful.. to the extent that I will no longer defend her individualitty, as she now seems to have blended in with the other 'talented' music artists that we all have to put up with 24/7, i.e. Justin Bieber.
'Swagger Jagger' ruined my life a few weeks ago, when I first heard it, and turned the volume down immediately, before I turned it off.
So you may ask, why are you writing a blog about a song you hate so much?! Well here's why... Its reached number one. Yes, it has topped the charts! How? I have no idea!
If you haven't heard the song, you may think I'm being slightly harsh. If you think that, please  listen to the song, then you will understand.
It's not all bad though, I have to say, Miss Lloyd is looking exceptionally gorgeous in the video for 'Swagger Jagger,' with her brightly coloured clothes and make-up, you have to admit she's a beautiful girl, with a 'Swagger Jagger' attitude and style, whatever that's supposed to mean.
Let's just hope that chavvy but lovely Cher can come back with a single that is slightly easier on the ears, until then, I unfortunately won't be buying her Debut album! Sorry, Cher!

Clearly, a lot of you out there disagree with my humble opinion. Why not take a look at her YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdbyG2MrBHk&ob=av2e, then let me know what you think!

TTYL,
Glitter
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I'm back... with reviews, obviously!

Hello Bloggers! I have been on holiday, hence why my blogs have been minimal!
I have been back for a week now, and the 'being home blues' have well and truly kicked in. If I could just pack my bags and move abroad, trust me, I would. But when I'm away, I often get home sick.. If that makes sense, well done for understanding. You're one of the few who do.
Anyway, I have been reliving my holiday by listening to some of the songs that made it what it was, a holiday of a lifetime. Of course, I have been listening to them very loudly in my car, with the on and off lovely weather making Wales feel slightly more tropical.
When I was bored of raving to Ibiza anthems, I decided to have a bit of a cool down, by purchasing The Foo Fighters new CD, Wasting Light. I have to say, I was IMPRESSED! I have always been a lover of rock, but lately, my cravings for some good drumming have got the better of me, and my Itunes collection is starting to consist of AC/DC, Muse and of course, my favouries, The Rolling Stones.
So if you fancy a good old rock out, go to HMV and get Wasting Light for an amazing £7, I promise you won't regret it.

TTYL,
Glitter.
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