How to lose a girlfriend like a rockstar

The world of entertainers and that of the rest of the us are very different. Take the example of Robbie Williams. This is a man that in any other circumstance would be sure to be single.

Robbie Williams was in Australia and being interviewed by a local radio station about his latest album "Reality Killed The Video Star". During the interview he was told that Sydney, Australia has a reputation for marriage proposals - which is the first I have heard of this reputation. Williams then did the following:

"Williams turned to [actress and girlfriend Ayda] Field and said: "Is there anyone you want to get married to?"
She replied: "This is so awkward."
To which Williams said: "Will you marry me?"
After a pause, Field, 30, answered: "Yes, I'll marry you."

That, most would assume, was a marriage proposal. Not the most romantic or memorable way to do it, but still a proposal nonetheless. Except we are talking about entertainers. And spokesman for Williams denies he is now engaged. Too bad Robbie Williams mom wasn't clued in. Reports are that Williams mom now states that the couple is very excited and planning a wedding soon.

So we have Williams people saying that it was a joke. You have Williams mom thinking it was real. Who knows what Ayda Field is thinking.

Were this regular people I would expect that Williams would come home to find the remains of his things that weren't completely burned on the sidewalk - being the ultimate punchline for his very public joke. In fact if this were any of the women I know, upon hearing that the proposal was a joke, Williams would be seriously hurt and instantly single.

Maybe that's what he was hoping for? To be single again. But if we don't see Williams for a while, if he misses any interviews or public appearances, I would expect that Ayda Field had a very non-verbal conversation with him about the matter. If you love celebrity gossip I say keep an eye out on this couple.

Old bands, water and Wii, and the weird - 1.26.2007.2

While I have pointed out a few odd things overseas, there is no lacking of oddity here at home. Actually some of them are more like acts of stupidity. One example is the DJ’s responsible for the death of a wife and mother in California. Many should have heard by now of the contest where contestants were told to continuously drink as much water as possible without using a restroom. The goal was to win a Wii video game system.

Whether of not this was a dumb idea, or whether the contestants should have been more prepared for the potential consequences, the fact that the DJ’s didn’t care is irresponsible. They stated on air, which has been replayed at various news media outlets, that their only concern was their own legal liability and publicity. They ignored the comments by contestants, and at least one nurse. Thankfully these people, all the ones associated with this program, have been fired. The radio station and its corporate parent Entercom/Sacremento, as well as several individuals are all getting sued.

It’s a shame that sometimes, we do things that are stupid instead of just odd. There is no word I have for what it is when it takes a life.

Someone else I have no words for is Mr. Michael Jackson. Mr. Jackson has announced that he is now back in the United States. Parents watch out for your kids. Having traveled the world the quiet re-emergence of Mr. Jackson here gives me pause. It’s been rumored that he is nearly bankrupt, so that may be one reason for the return. Of course where his children may be, and what is there mental state remains unknown. Fans, particularly in Japan, seem to not care about this though. It’s been reported that he is going to be having a ‘fan event’ that will bring in about 990,000 dollars. I don’t know. If all the allegations against the man are true I’d pay that to see him locked up.

In some unique mundane news, it seems that the most of the original Van Halen will be getting back together. It’s about time too. Mr. Sammy Hagar wasn’t bad, but the band was far better with Mr. David Lee Roth. If the deal works out, there could be a limited tour this summer. Of course if the deal is announced before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in March it should make the meeting of Mr. Hagar and Mr. Roth, and Mr. Eddie Van Halen quite interesting. Cross your fingers and we’ll see what happens.

This is what I think, what do you think?