‘Fan’ in Madonna hydrangea ‘scandal’ is actually a television prankster

Madonna’s ‘hydrangea’ scandal was the biggest topic of conversation in Chicago this week. Forget terrorism, the fall of public education, and violent murders! The fact that Madonna graciously accepted some hydrangea’s from a fan and then, not realizing her mic was still on, told the person next to her that she “absolutely loathes hydrangeas” is much worse according to some people.

However, it has been revealed that the so called “fan” is actually neither a fan nor a reporter. Vitalii Sediuk is actually a comedic television prankster for a Ukranian television show. He apparently knew—from previous interviews—that Madonna didn’t like hydrangeas (she is allergic to them), so that’s why he handed them to her. In fact, Mr. Sediuk followed Madonna after the press conference to see what she did with the hydrangeas and she was actually pretty nice to him.

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The Emmy Awards 2011

Tonight are the 2011 Emmy Awards where we find Laurieann Gibson, Stefani's art director nominated in the Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special category for the HBO Monster Ball.  The HBO Special is also nominated in the Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special category.

Laurieann Gibson has a lengthy career as a choreographer, working on music videos for pop singers such as Katy Perry, JoJo, Brandy, Danity Kane (who?) and of course Lady Gaga. Laurieann also was the choreographer on the film Honey starring Jessica Alba.

What's amazing here is that the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences accepted the bid for the HBO Monster Ball special despite the fact that every aspect of it, every idea was methodically lifted from Truth or Dare.  What's even more amazing is Gibson was born in 1969 making her 42 years old. You do know what that means right? It means that Gibson was a young teen when Madonna first hit the scene and more then likely a fan just like most thirteen year old girls were. It also means that she was in her 20's during the 1990's when Madonna had her hits Vogue and her own special Truth or Dare.

Can you connect the dots? Gibson would know a lot about Madonna just by being alive and old enough during that time just like a 20-something during the 60's would know exactly the magnitude of the impact The Beatles had. No doubt Gibson knows how Truth or Dare was presented to the world. Fast forward to now....she is Stefani's creative director. Could she be the one even more responsible than Stefani for the extensive check list of Madonna rip offs? Maybe Stefani should fire her ass because Gibson is doing a damn good job of generating a buzz, no never mind buzz, a SIREN of "Madonna copycat" accusations aimed toward Gadonna.  Or since Stefani has been involved in music all her life and is a huge fan of Madonna (her words, not mine), she would also know the in's and out's of Madonna's career, right? Is she just as responsible?  The parallels between both careers are astonishing.

What do you think?

How To Defend Your Theft, Lack Of Originality, Ripping Off Of Others

In one of Stefani's columns for V Magazine, she subtly addresses the buffet of accusations that she steals ideas, fashion and creativity from others.

"There is no chicken or egg. It's molecular. Cells give birth to cells. To put it more bluntly, the Hussein Chalayan vessel I wore at the Grammys wasn't inspired by a chicken. It was stolen from an egg. But the transformation, the context, and the approach taken to reinterpret the meaning of birth and rebirth in terms of fame on a fucking red carpet — this is what creates the modernity of the statement. The past undergoes mitosis, becoming the originality of the future."

Here's the entire defend my theft column. 

I love how Stefani formats her column like a memo and she copies it to bullies.  Screw you Gaga.  Now people that her call her out on her theft are bullies.  Nice manipulative tactic to deflect people from your career transgressions Stefani.  It doesn't work.  If Madonna, the real Queen of Pop, can see right through your shenanigans, you can bet your life many, many others do too. You've been accused of copying this or that artist for some time now and people aren't pulling this out of their asses so put whatever spin you want on it honey if it makes you feel better.

Stefani also thinks that if she steals from underground artists, less mainstream artists like Peaches for example, that people wouldn't notice. Case in point, Peaches' tit dress. 

Artist "Peaches" and Lady Copy Cat

Ha Ha!

Caca Jumps Over The Moon

 OK, this is really immature of me but who cares.  I came across this picture on some site that I can't remember so I had to find it somewhere else.  The person who wrote about this on the other site calls this outfit the "Caca Jumps Over The Moon" dress.  I swear, it had me in tears.  Really.  As soon as I find the site, I'll link it here.


Found it!  It was on dListed.

Is Gaga Losing Her Swagger?

Written by adwenger on Jul-19-11 10:11pm

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In a February 60 Minutes interview, Lady Gaga told CNN's Anderson Cooper that everyone "wants to see [her] fail." By May, Forbes had listed the pop sensation as the most powerful celebrity in the world. Yet after losing her title as the most "liked" living artist on Facebook and seeing a decrease in sales of her Born This Way album, has this self-proclaimed fame artist indirectly foretold her own fate?

Album Sales: The first noticeable chink in her armor coincided with the release of Gaga's much hyped second studio album, Born This Way, released on May 23. Despite selling an impressive 1.1 million copies in its first week, the album failed to find sustained growth. In just its second week, sales had sunk a staggering 85 percent.

To better put that number in perspective, let's take a look at another hugely successful pop star that's had no problem selling millions of records without having to wear a lobster on her head. The artist: Adele.

The British singer's sophomore album, 21, sold 352,000 copies in its first week, back on February 22. Nearly five months later, its sales remain incredibly strong -- the album sold 121,000 units this past week, which was good enough for it to reach the No. 2 spot.

In comparison, Born This Way has already slipped to No. 8 in just seven weeks. This places Gaga's album exactly three spots lower than Hell: The Sequel, which as it turns out is not a slasher film, but actually the latest Eminem project.

Still, selling 1.1 million copies in one week is a feat in and of itself, right? Well... it is and it isn't. Born This Way was initially released on Amazon.com for the low low price of 99 cents. Anyone who has ever casually strolled through a Dollar Store can tell you how instantly attractive k.d. lang's Christmas album or some lead based candy becomes when priced at 99 cents.

In other words, Gaga offering her album for pennies is akin to all the movie theaters in America showing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 for a buck -- which for the record, didn't happen. But just imagine the chaos if it had! Needless to say, many in the industry felt Gaga's first week sales didn't paint an accurate picture.


Cash Flow: If we're to believe what she said this past week on the Howard Stern Show, Gaga doesn't "give a f--- about money." But when you consider that Forbes estimated her 2010 earnings to be $90 million -- or more than enough to buy one hell of a hat collection -- it's hard to believe she doesn't have some sense or appreciation of her fortune. 

Then again, it was barely two months ago that the singer admitted her 18-month-long Monster's Ball tour left her completely bankrupt. She's since recovered financially, but if Gaga doesn't better watch her cash flow, she could end up back in the $1,100 a month NYC apartment she used to call home.

Fan Base: Gaga's "Little Monsters" are as dedicated and passionate as the most fervent Twihard, Gleek or Biebaholic you'll ever meet. In fact, they're so loyal that they helped catapult Gaga up the Twitter food chain, making her the first person in the world to reach 10 million followers.

And while the pop star still holds that crown, her Facebook status isn't as commanding. In February, Eminem overtook Gaga as the most "liked" living artist on the social network. Then, last week, her popularity took another hit, as Rihanna became the most "liked" woman on the site.

With all these numbers, it's important to keep them in perspective. What we perceive to be a decline in Gaga's fame and success is all relative when you consider the possibility that other artists are just growing in popularity faster. Still, when you're having eggs thrown at you, it becomes easier for skeptics to see your fame as nothing more than a fad. 

How Lady Gaga Writes A Song

                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ok, this is kinda funny.  It's just meant to make a few of you laugh and to lighten things up a bit.

Jeopardy - "Who is Madonna?"

                                                                                                                                                                            

The video speaks volumes.