Mariah Carey’s Surprise Marriage
Singer and legendary diva Mariah Carey has confirmed that she has indeed married Nick Cannon after a whirlwind (read: ridiculously short) six week romance.
There have been rumours flying for several weeks now, and Carey has finally spoken up in an interview with People Magazine.
Exclusive photos in the magazine show Carey and Cannon on their wedding day, April 30th, in the Bahamas.
Talking to people Mariah, 39, said: “We really do feel we are soulmates. I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me.”
Equally lovey was Cannon talking about Carey when he said she is: “”beautiful on the outside and 10 times as beautiful on the inside.”
The couple also had tattoos in celebration of their love, his saying ‘Mariah’ and hers saying ‘Mrs Cannon’.
PartyPoker.com European Open IV
The phenomenon that is poker suffered a major set-back when the US authorities outlawed online gambling, but there is still a great deal of interest in Europe where the final stages of the PartyPoker.com European Open IV get under way with a record prize pot of some $504,000 up for grabs.
Last year’s runner up, Darren Hickman, will be hoping that he can go one step further and snatch one of the largest prizes in world poker, but the other four finalists will have something to say about that.
There were many people who believed that live poker would not be transferable to the big screen but recent advances in technology and a handy camera under each players “hand” allows those at home to watch the games unfold in detail. Many live poker shows are also lightning fast at showing the odds for each hand on display and the chances of winning the pot. From the luxury of your own home you can check who has the best chance and who is bluffing.
While the early rounds of these large live poker competitions can be a little tedious with literally hundreds of players on show, the final few tables are where the real fun happens. Even though it is not the same as actually being there or playing, you can sense the tension as the final hand draws closer. Who will be there at the end? Will some blow it with a winning hand?
Anyone who has played poker online or offline will know that it’s a very unpredictable game - even those with the best hands do not always win the chips. More and more viewers are also finding that live tournaments are a great way to learn the game and the many strategies involved.
EastEnders Teaser
Roxy’s trip to the hospital last week paid off to some extent - she met a dishy doc. Now, hoping to learn about the medic’s bedside manner, Roxy lines up a date. But things don’t go as planned for the randy raver - do they ever? In fact, she’s in for one or two surprises - some more welcome than others. It’s clear that Roxy has a lot of thinking to do.
There’s another fairly big storyline for Heather coming up. Step forward the wonderful Heather Trott, played to absolute perfection by actress Cheryl Fergison. She came for a week as a one-note comedy sidekick for the equally fabulous Shirley Carter. We thought she was just another dowdy, tubby girl - a cut price Cilla Brown. But she’s lasted the course and this week Heather tries to become a domestic goddess. However, Shirley soon ruins her plans. Heather’s further efforts fall somewhat short when she and Shirley are arrested after a boozy night out. The dynamic duo spend the night behind bars and both make some life-changing decisions…
Elsewhere, Wellard goes missing. This may come as no surprise to fans - the mutt seems to go missing every other week. Of course, the pooch is found - but he’s not made very welcome. Dawn’s attempts to play matchmaker for Mickey don’t quite go to plan. Christian causes chaos when he takes over Roxy’s shift at The Vic. And Dot and Tanya discover they have something in common.
Neighbours Teaser
Steph has decided that she wants to marry Ramsay Street’s resident loser-in-love Toadie. As you can imagine, he is over the moon. But his happiness is shortlived. Having made big wedding plans, the Toadster is rocked by Steph’s decision to have but a small, low-key ceremony. Toadie wonders if she really wants to get married, and his thoughts turn to his ex-wife Dee who was killed in a car crash. Now he revisits the scene of the accident to say his last goodbyes. Meanwhile, Libby forces Steph to make her mind up about her fiance.
Disturbing flashbacks of the roof collapse at the dance party have been tormenting Elle. Riley suspects she is hiding the extent of her trauma. Indeed, Elle struggles to get a grip as Paul forces her to seek the help she needs. Unfortunately his meddling infuriates Elle and leads to a deep rift between father and daughter. Rebecca intervenes and convinces Elle to seek Karl’s help in dealing with the post-traumatic stress. Paul feels frustrated and powerless at being left out of his daughter’s treatment, while Rebecca is alarmed when Elle’s therapy reveals some deep-seated fears about her father. Can she keep these revelations to herself? Meanwhile Riley tries to maintain his distance from Elle, but finds that his feelings only intensify as their separation continues
Elsewhere, a positive pregnancy test forces Rosie and Frazer to confront their conflicting feelings about parenthood. Rosie’s fears about having a baby clash with Frazer’s enthusiasm. Frazer is eventually forced to confront her with a shocking plan: he will raise the baby alone if necessary. Rosie refuses to be pressured by Frazer’s ultimatum, and even wonders if their marriage is over. But when her class action suit with the parents of the kids caught in the roof collapse brings her into contact with a grieving mother, Rosie gains a new insight into what it means to be a mother.
Emmerdale Teaser
Freddie has disappeared into thin air. The police aren’t doing too much about it, so a distraught Viv has taken matters into her own hands. Frantic, she distributes e-fits of Freddie door-to-door, and even accosts a stranger thinking it is Fred. This stranger is about to call the police, but Bob manages to persuade him to back off. It goes from bad to worse for poor Viv when Donna and Ross find a pile of unopened bills addressed to Viv at an empty house belonging to Freddie. Viv panics and heads to the house with Bob - but both are arrested. The couple must take their place in a line up. Will they be cleared?
The fairly confusing baby swap storyline continues apace. On the morning of the hearing, Ashley fails to convince Laurel to attend. Instead, she bumps into Greg and spends the morning with him looking through pictures of Daniel. Ashley returns from the hearing and is put on edge by seeing them together. He explains that Mel and Arthur will have to have a DNA test once they return. Later, Ashley attempts to smooth things over with his wife, but puts his foot in it by mentioning Arthur again. Laurel says that she needs more time. Can the troubled couple pull their marriage back from the brink? Meanwhile Greg grows more and more worried when he speaks to Mel’s mother who hasn’t seen or heard from her.
Elsewhere, there are happier families over at Shadrach’s when Gennie and Brenda turn up. Brenda apologises for getting off on the wrong foot. After settling down to see baby photos of Gennie, the Dingles persuade Brenda and Gennie to stay for dinner. Can Shadrach finally be a father to Gennie? Pearl is sick of being harrassed about the cruise but Lily is undaunted. Pearl shows Rodney her list of possible candidates and they discuss the pros and cons. Who will be the lucky winner?
Coronation Street Teaser
Sad times for Liam and Maria who have buried their stillborn son. Needless to say, there is still a distance between the unhappy couple. Liam is determined to go back to work to try and get back to normal, but in doing so upsets Maria. Matters aren’t helped by pushy Carla who turns up at Liam and Maria’s house with a bottle of wine. Liam is forced to reveal that he once had feelings for Carla. Maria moves out to stay with Fiz, and Liam heads off to confront Carla. As they argue, Liam blames her for everything. Carla responds by saying that she knows that he fancies her like mad, and that is the root cause of everything. As he goes to leave, Maria calls him. Torn between the two women in his life, Liam has a big decision to make. Later, Rosie heads to Carla’s house to get the keys to the factory. But when she reaches Carla’s street Rosie is amazed to see Liam who steps out of the door backwards with Carla’s arms around his waist. Rosie hides and watches them kiss whilst filming the passionate scene on her mobile phone.
Elsewhere, Gail meets her long-lost father, Ted, who reveals that he is gay. Gail is shocked to the core, and struggles with the correct vocabulary even referring to Ted as being ‘normal’ - not very PC - when he was with Audrey, and clumsily asking if her birth was the result of an experiment. When Audrey meets up with them later and asks Ted if he wants to go for a drink in the Rovers, Gail can’t resist dropping the bombshell news.
Meanwhile Becky and Jason have their first row, following Jason’s refusal to go clubbing. Also, Leanne lands herself a job behind the bar at the Rovers. Paul is feeling down about the thought of going to prison. Deirdre begins to notice Liz’s affections for Harry.
Hollyoaks Teaser
Warren discovers that Louise has been in a fight, and is anxious to get her out of prison. He makes Darren an offer he thinks he can’t refuse, but it seems even Darren isn’t that desperate. However, Warren tells Darren that he killed Sean, and warns him that Jack will be in danger unless Darren agrees to help get Louise out of nick. Justin promises to back Frankie’s application for custody of Charlie if Jake confesses to murdering Sean. But Jake will only agree if Justin promises to never see Charlie again. Louise is released from prison, but refuses to keep a low profile -Warren realises that Louise has changed, and he’s not sure if it’s for the better. Frankie is adamant that Jake is innocent and is determined to get to the bottom of his confession.
Max and Steph’s relationship has been going downhill for a while now, but it hits rock bottom this week. First they argue about cash. Then there’s a farcical scene involving Niall, a bottle of wine and a t-shirt. Steph calls their relationship off and is devastated as Max walks away. Later, Max and Steph try to hide their feelings for each other. But as Max watches Niall comforting Steph in Evissa, he worries that he’s lost her for good. Steph helps Niall to celebrate reaching the final of the hairdressing competition, but will the sexual tension between them prove too much to resist?
Meanwhile, Danny realises that he and Neville will never see eye to eye, but a loved-up Hannah insists she’ll never let it come between them. John Paul and head back to Niall’s flat for a night of passion, but as they get carried away, things take an unexpected twist. And Elliot can’t forgive Sarah for ridiculing him with Professor Kiddle.
Jesus Camp
There can be few subjects that prompt such differing opinions as religion and politics, but when you mix the two together in the United States of America you have the potential for real fireworks. Jesus Camp is an interesting and often disturbing look into the fundamentalist Christian movement in the US and their attempts to teach children how to become the future foot soldiers of “God’s Army”.
This documentary follows the lives of devout Christians Levi and Rachael as they head off to Pastor Becky Fischer’s summer camp in the bizarrely named Devil’s Lake area of North Dakota (even more alarmingly, the camp is commonly referred to as “Kids on Fire” camp). The program tracks the two new entrants through their time at the camp and allows them to express their thoughts as they progress.
Those who have covered the US Christian movement at length will know that it has a strong moral, religious and politic standing in the United States. Jesus Camp is one of many such camps across the country and Pastor Becky Fischer is only the tip of iceberg for her chosen profession.
The Christian movement in the US has been at the forefront of an array of controversial subjects from abortion to casinos and everything else in between. They hold a very powerful position in many states and cities across the US and have a substantial input when it comes to events such as the Presidential Elections. These very secretive associations have rarely allowed access to their inner working and camps such as “Kids on Fire” so tonight’s show should be an eye opener to those not aware of what happens.
Scarlett Johansson Engaged
Bad news fellas! Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are officially engaged.
Johansson, 23 and Reynolds, 31 have been a couple for over a year now and their reps confirmed today that they Ryan has proposed.
Reynolds has starred in US sitcom Two Guys and a Girl, as well as several movies including Blade Trinity with Wesley Snipes.
He was previously engaged to singer Alanis Morissette in 2004 but the couple split in 2006. This will be the first marriage for both Reynolds and Johannson.
Reports say that it was Reynold’s birthday last week and that Johansson gave him a fairly unique gift. Apparently Johansson, having had her wisdom teeth taken out last year, had one of them dipped in gold and strung on a chain as his birthday present.
The date is yet to be set for the wedding.
Online Web TV Shows The Way Forward?
An online web series called We Need Girlfriends has been picked up by massive US network CBS.
The low budget series is based on the lives of three college room mates, Steven Tsapelas, Angel Acevedo and Brian Amyot as they attempt to understand the great mysterious world of chicks and dating.
Set just after the three are simultaneously dumped by their long term girlfriends, the three newly graduated fellas are bereft.
The guys have described their show as the anti-Entourage, saying that picking up women is just well, not nearly as easy as the show makes out. This forms the basis of most of the antics of the boys as they hang out in Queens trying to get the girls.
There have already been 11 fifteen minute episodes online and have proved a cult success.
