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YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:22 +1100

Thanks to Natalie who sent in today’s Clip Of The Day, saying “Sittin on tha toilet. That is all. No – really, that is all she says. Up until the end. Very informative” INDEED! (more…)

Channel Seven Has Made Sharyn Ghidella A Rich Woman

Jess McGuire — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:39:13 +1100

Looking to hit up a Channel Seven celebrity for a loan? Forget begging Larry Emdur or Andrew O’Keefe for monetary scraps – newsreader Sharyn Ghidella is the new Moneybags McGillicuddy around town these days. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:44 +1100

Oh, this clip has it all – Simon Amstell’s voice, a horse, and two humourless members of The Strokes! I wish we had a show like Popworld in Australia. (more…)

Peaches Geoldof Is Now A Scientologist

Jess McGuire — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:20:22 +1100

Since I’ve been in London, I’ve managed to catch two episodes of a television show called Fearne And…. The program sees Fearne Cotton, an omnipresent British television presenter, following famous women around with a camera crew to try and “peel back the layers of certain celebrities’ lives”. Basically, she tries to convince us that people like Paris Hilton and Peaches Geldof are vaguely interesting and worthy of the attention they receive from the media. (more…)

The Identity Of The International Musician Who Fell Through A Roof Has Been Revealed!

Jess McGuire — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:10:13 +1100

On Friday I asked if anyone had any information as to the identity of the international musician who fell through the roof of a Brunswick warehouse has been revealed! It was Trent from the New Zealand band Gatherer!

Wait, who? (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:01:20 +1100

My friend Ryland described the following video as “typically English humour” and since I’ve only got a couple of days left in the UK, I figured now was the time to indulge. Meet the Rad Barrows! (more…)

Which International Musician Fell Off A Roof?

Jess McGuire — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:08:20 +1100

That’s not the beginning of a joke or anything, it’s a genuine question. Which international musician fell through the roof of a Brunswick warehouse, something that’s been reported in The Age this morning? Honestly, I leave my neighbourhood for three weeks and I’m completely out of the loop when it comes to dangerous rooftop adventures. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:27:34 +1100

Over four months after it hit the web, and after 16 million other people have already watched it, I present… Joe Jonas performing Single Ladies. (more…)

Fan Death – ‘Reunited’

Jess McGuire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:11:26 +1100

The Internet TM appears to be losing its shit over this song by Canadian duo Fan Death. Not only did they immediately win me over with their nu-disco-Siouxsie Sioux-esque-pop tunes (I wish that was a real genre!), but the video is really very good. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day II

Jess McGuire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:48:03 +1100

The ever-reliable Cameron sent me this clip containing CCTV footage of someone’s fairly impressive failure to park. (more…)

Well, This Has Gotta Be One Of Wes Carr’s Worst Gigs Ever

Jess McGuire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:47:41 +1100

As we’ve probably all learned by now, winning Australian Idol does not necessarily mean you’re ensured a hugely successful career in music. For every Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll, there’s a Casey Donovan or Natalie Gauci. It’s a little too early to claim that Wes Carr’s career is in trouble, but by god – it’s a bit worrying that only two people turned up to his gig for MySpace Music in Melbourne on Monday. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:06:14 +1100

Here is the story of Google in two minutes and thirteen seconds. (more…)

When Flu Shots Go Bad…

Jess McGuire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:03:56 +1100

The following video is kind of amazing – and totally heartbreaking. It’s footage from a news story on a 26 year old American cheerleader named Desiree Jennings who had a flu shot in late August… and then lost the ability to walk and talk due to a neurological disorder triggered by the injection. (more…)

The Unthanks – ‘Here’s The Tender Coming’

Jess McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:59 +1100

Another clip from tonight’s Live Later With Jools Holland, this time from a folk ensemble from England’s north called The Unthanks. (more…)

And The Winner Of The Coveted ‘Most Complained About Program On The ABC’ Award Is…

Jess McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:57:06 +1100

A massive congratulations to The Chaser who have earned themselves the enviable title of Most Complained About Program On The ABC… for the second year running! If that last series was anything to go by, this is obviously the outcome they were hoping for. (more…)

Maxwell – ‘Cold’

Jess McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:46:22 +1100

I’ve never really been particularly interested in Maxwell’s music, but after seeing him perform live tonight, I’m beginning to suspect he might be worth investigating. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:45:28 +1100

Reader Cameron has delivered the YouTube goods again with this fantastic and inspiration rap sure to warm the heart anyone who ever felt uncool because they were a member of their school band. (more…)

Wild Beasts – ‘All The Kings Men’

Jess McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:40:46 +1100

Alright, back from the BBC and am happy to report that Wild Beasts were quite bloody wonderful, and definitely worth checking out in your own time. While they were playing, soulful US singer Maxwell was pretty much losing his shit, dancing in the most adorable manner and nodding enthusiastically to his band to indicate how much he was enjoying Wild Beasts. Let’s have a listen! (more…)

Spice Girls Kidnapped By Pirates!

Jess McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:06:26 +1100

As I picked up my free copy of the Evening Standard on my way home from a highly pleasant day frolicking around Hampstead Heath, I glanced at the front page and briefly believed two of the Spice Girls had been taken hostage! (more…)

Stereophonics – ‘Dakota’

Jess McGuire — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:54:28 +1100

Does anyone else remember the 2005 Stereophonics song ‘Dakota’? I recall Popjustice’s shock at the time when it realised it was the best thing released that particular week in the UK, and as far as I’m concerned, it’s their best moment ever. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:06:01 +1100

I’m as patriotic as the next flag waving bogan, but I’ve gotta admit – the British really know how to deliver the goods when it comes to televised talent quests. The Australian Idol team should probably watch this video. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:28:28 +1100

Hello. Hi. This video clip is of Geri Halliwell. She lives in London. She’s British. She’d love some ice-cream. (more…)

Baby Loves Fleetwood Mac!

Jess McGuire — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:19:19 +1100

No, I’ haven’t creepily begun referring to myself as “baby” here on Defamer Australia, although that’s certainly on my list of things to do in the future. Someone on Twitter just sent me the most amazing video of a baby who loves Fleetwood Mac almost as much as I do! (more…)

Things Learned About Stevie Nicks After Visiting Her Official Website

Jess McGuire — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:07:35 +1100

Don’t think that I’ve calmed down when it comes to my Stevie Nicks obsession just because I’ve travelled half-way around world and can’t stop listening to Miike Snow repeatedly, oh no. I still plan on making Stevie adopt me when she comes to Australia, and my new life goal is to organise a successful Fleetwood Mac tribute night (an aside: Darren Hayes, The Drones, Kylie Minogue, Eddy Current Suppression Ring – get in touch!) (more…)

Miike Snow – ‘Animal’

Jess McGuire — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:37 +1100

Oh, I am so excited about the musical group I’m about to ramble on and on about. Would you like to listen to my new favourite band? They’re called Miike Snow, and they’re incredible. (more…)