Zoella: Entrepreneur or Marketing Tool ?

Titan vlogger Zoella staggered book charts as she hit the best sellers list for her debut novel, but it left me pondering and indeed doubting the sanity of the publishing world. 

Zoe Snugg released Girl Online last week with over 78,000 copies bought, a record-breaking number and nothing to be sniffed at. Being the same age as me, the young woman first began dishing out fashion and beauty tips back in 2009, before becoming a Youtube sensation with 6 million subscribers under her belt. 

With writers toiling over their work for years on end, struggling authors praying for their first publishing deal, and creative souls among us giving up after never being discovered, it left me wondering how a young lady could get this far this quickly. 

Zoella is, on the surface, an irrestitably cutesy figure. Tiny frame, perfectly placed dimples, impossibly silky, flowing hair and enough advice on anxiety to last you a lifetime, she is the embodiment of what teen girls look up to. But is there something deeper than simply someone behind a camera talking about something  she loves? 

The 24-year-old was today forced to take a break from the internet after it was revealed that she did not write Girl Online. Giving her game away by crediting ghostwriter Siobhan Curran at the back of her book, publisher Penguin then revealed that it was in fact Curran and Zoella's editorial team who created the novel. 

So what I hear you say.. Katie Price did it! Her pages couldn't be used as toilet paper. But do Sugg's fans care? And is this all a huge marketing ploy? 

After several ghostwriters turned down the opportunity to write Girl Online (one being offered £7,000, the other refused due to the mere 6 weeks it was planned to be written in), it's not hard to jump to conclusions about brand Zoella. 

Her blogs and vlogs are pumped full of products, beauty items are pushed as Sugg describes them creating unrealistically effective results. Rip down the facade and her blogging world is a gashed ruin of brand pushes so concentrated they have sucked the life from the talent she had. Originally a young woman with dreams of being a presenter, she is now a tiny doll, advertising a brainwashingly cute image that convinces teens to invest money they dont have in products they didn't want. The most difficult question of them all is, does Zoella even realise this herself? 

Entrepreneur or marketing tool? Has she changed the world of blogging as we know it? 

Katie Melua Discovers Spider Living in Her Ear

Just in time for Halloween, melodic singer Katie Melua had a chilling tale for us all. This really is the Closest Thing to Crazy I have ever seen!

Arachnophobes, your worst fears have here (or hear) come true! Songstress Katie Melua took to her Instagram (as you do) to announce that a spider has been lurking in her ear for seven whole days. Going to the doctor to complain about a consistent scratching noise that had failed to cease, her assumptions that it may have been tinnitus were abandoned.

How could this creepy crawly have accessed her ears I hear you scream. She said:

"Basically I used these old in-ear monitors to block out sound on a flight, a little spider must have been in them and crawled inside my ear and stayed there for a week".

Just in case you might not have caught the drift, she decided to post an image on Instagram

Fluffy is that you?? 

Instagram is for pretty food, pointless selfies and the dilemma of hot dogs or legs. NOT SPIDERS.

The doctor reportedly removed the spider using a micro hoover and after placing it in a test tube,Melua freed it in her back garden. Look out for the singer on the next episode of Spring Watch.

Are Tom Cruise and Lindsay Lohan Dating?!

Surely this slice of celeb gossip is false?

Move over Paris, London has taken over as the city of love, as Mission: Impossible's own Tom Cruise is said to have bumped troubled child star Lindsay Lohan  in the city and the pair have been flirting ever since. WTF?

Couple catastrophe! Please don't let this be true

A source supposedly close to Lindsay told US press:

"Lindsay is absolutely buzzing- she's always thought the world of Tom. [She] has been craving the security and sophistication that comes with dating an older man, so she couldn't believe her luck when she ran into her old crush. She's head over heels."

Tom Cruise fits all these wonderful characteristics. I mean come on, the security within the church of Scientology is unmatched, and sophistication? Did you see him bouncing on Oprah's couch that time? You can't say he's not mature.

Jumpppp! for ma love

She has also claimed he is the sexiest man alive, and Tom supposedly thinks he can turn Lindsay's life around.

If I was him, I would steer clear, unless he wants his name on yet another list of Lohan's conquests.

Lindsay has always liked the older man..

5 People That Inspired Beyoncé's Fringe

Beyoncé really doesn't seem to run out of steam when it comes to seeking attention, so what better way to (attempt) to rejuvenate her look, than cut her fringe in the ugliest way possible? Of course, to her it's chic, but last week the internet exploded with hilarious banter over what her fringe resembled. You couldn't pay me to look like that. 

Could this be the first time Bey has made a fashion faux pas, and who inspired her?

5 People That Inspired Beyoncé's Fringe

Lloyd Christmas of Dumb and Dumber

Perhaps Beyoncé is a huge fan of Dumb and Dumber? With a song about a limo (Partition) I wouldn't be surprised.Taking style cues from none other than Lloyd Christmas is probably a bad idea, although finishing off the look, I recommend a chipped tooth. 

Dave Hill of Slade

Although I doubt whether Queen Bey has ever been to Wolverhampton, she must know the Christmas classic 'Merry Xmas Everybody' by none other than Slade? The gorgeous Dave Hill models his rather dainty fringe here which i'm positive Mrs Carter took inspo from. 

Dougal of The Magic Roundabout 

In an attempt to involve Blue Ivy in her life of endless style, she opted to copy the genius design of classic children's television show The Magic Roundabout. Dougal might technically be a person, but he is super cute isn't he?

Yolandi Visser 

In her attempt to grow more edgy, she might have tried (and failed) to emulate rave-rap weirdo Yolandi Visser of Die Antwoord. God she scares me. 

This cat...

Okay so her fringe looks nothing like this, but I love this image. 

What the HELL Happened to Renée Zellweger's Face?

What the Bridget Jones has happened to Renée Zellweger? 

When you're a 45-year old Oscar winning actress, the pressures of looking slim and youthful are inevitable, but WHY Renée, why?! Giving in to the in vogue trend of paralysing facial muscles, the star seems to have gone slightly far here. 

The Mirror delved deep into the situation, making an incision, I mean, decision to ask a professional about the possible work that had been done. 

"Renee has undergone some facial procedures to contour the shape of her face including, fillers around her nasolabial folds and cheeks to give her face a fuller appearance, plus botox around the brow area to tighten her skin and make it appear more youthful.”

Stepping out for the first time in months to attend the Elle Women in Hollywood awards on Monday, Zellweger walked the red carpet arm in arm with boyfriend Doyle Bramhall II. Let's just hope she hasn't got many more big-time film roles, as facial expressions may prove a challenge! 

The Changing Face of Renée Zellweger

Forgot what she used to look like? Here you go: 

Bang bang! Along with the millenium came a cheery Zellweger. Loving the bob with edgy fringe, and what a faultless smile.  

Let's take it back to the wonderful year of 2003, when Renée was positively voluptuous with lets be honest, a fresher face. No sign of the needle here, and look at those enviable waves! 

Still looking hot to trot in 2005, the actress opted for a darker look.. 

The conspiracy began in 2006 when Zel stepped out for the Miss Potter premiere with this shiny forehead. I can see my reflection in that. 

Wowa is this a bad angle or ? Zellweger looks older than her years here, in 2008. Perhaps the botox wore off?

Something started to go wrong in 2013, and it wasn't just the hair... 

Whose your Daddy: Could Lionel Richie be Khloé Kardashian's Real Father?

She's always looked like the odd one out, but could these seemingly ridiculous rumours REALLY be true?

In a past season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Khloé joked about the origins of her paternity, but could this new report prove her real father is none other than Lionel Richie?

A source from In Touch claimed the Kardashian's mother Kris Jenner had an affair with Richie back in the '80s, whilst she was still married to her former husband, Robert Kardashian. The source said:

"They had a sexual affair - he bragged about it. He said he was on the outs with his wife at the time. Everyone was sleeping around with everyone else back then, and Kris was hot in those days."

Deary me! The source who is a supposed 'friend' to Richie also claimed that Sofia (his biological daughter) is the spitting image of Khloé and they could easily be sisters. 

Labelled a 'huge player' at the time, the Dancing on the Ceiling singer is finding himself in deep water after Jackie Jasper, the founder of the Diary of a Hollywood Street King also confirmed he had the affair. With Khloé being born in 1984, it all adds up doesn't it? *rolls eyes*

For those hoping that this juicy gossip is real, there is some hope. Kris Jenner previously admitted to having an affair whilst still married to Robert Kardashian, in a tell-all book of course.

The paternity test is calling Lionel... 

Paris Fashion Week.. In Kim K's World

Love her or hate her, I'm afraid to tell you that reality star Kim Kardashian has well and truly infiltrated the high fashion world, bombarding us with couture throughout Paris Fashion Week, the city her and husband Kanye West have almost claimed their own this past year. 

Upon her arrival to the French capital with husband and baby Nori in tow, she donned a creamy nude blanket coat, draping it over a snug white roll neck, skinny jeans and velvet knee-high boots. 

For the Balenciaga show, Kim co-ordinated with cutie North West in sports luxe. Kardashian opted for a tight black slashed peplum top with polo neck and skinny jeans, while Nori supported daddy in a Yeezus tee and leather skirt. 

Spot of origami anyone? The reality star opted for a sleeved blazer with intricate folded detail along with a matching two piece, all finished off with dainty Gianvitto Rossi court shoes. Elegant. 

On September 25th, the star took on the tartan trend and won with this 70's-inspired ensemble. Her loose-fitting plait shirt was teamed with bell-bottomed trousers and a leather wrap belt to accentuate her tiny waist. Body.Envy. 

DING DING DING! You hear that? That's the sound of Kim Kardashian winning. No-one can doubt she had regal quality in Balmain's truly stunning floor length gown with lace cut-out detail and killer boot stilettos. She finished the look with white and gold cuffs around her wrists and her neck, with her hair swept back to allow no distractions. What an outfit. 

Making the tuxedo jacket look hotter than it should, she displayed a WHOLE LOT of cleavage in an oversized blazer with an intricate feather skirt that contained studded detailing. WERK. 

Dear Kim Kardashian, please may I have your stylist? Wowza. The star showed black is best with a sheer/leather pairing- using the same chained belt as above, she teamed a chiffon top with a leather studded and tassled skirt, strapped shoes and super long noir coat. 

As if off-duty could look this good... 

Departing the city, she went all out in a holey baby pink Chanel number. The candy cotton two piece contained her now signature roll neck look and her pastel fest was made complete with a light slate jacket and suede stillettos.