Who's More Thankful Than Susan Boyle?
Seriously, where was Susan Boyle this time last year?
The Scottish singing sensation posed for pics with her new CD outside her home yesterday.
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Trump Fires Back -- Tilda's 'Hanging by a Thread'
Tilda Swinton is completely irrelevant ... at least according to Donald Trump. 
The Donald has just released the following statement regarding the Oscar winner's attempt to stop Trump from developing a golf course in Scotland ... but for Trump, the statement is surprisingly tame:
"Where was Tilda Swinton three years ago when everyone else was petitioning? She's a little late in the game don't you think?
Swinton is a part of a tiny little group of people who are hanging by a thread. 93% of the public in Scotland are in favor of the project. I have all of my permits and approvals and we're going to start construction in 3 weeks."
We're guessing she won't be on "Celebrity Apprentice" anytime soon...
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Exclusives
Franz, KT Put Scotland Back on Music Map
We all know about the famous British Invasion of pop and rock music that continues to flood into America. And, of course, Ireland has more of its share of success here in the states with U2 alone, not to mention Van Morrison, the Corrs, the Cranberries, Flogging Molly and others. But, there's another country in the UK that over the years has sent its fair share of music up the US charts.
The Scots have sent us such diverse acts as Annie Lennox, the Bay City Rollers, Donovan, Travis, The Proclaimers, Idlewild and Mogwai. And, of course, anyone of "brat pack" age (i.e. many of your parents!) know that Scotland's Simple Minds had a number one smash hit "Don't You Forget About Me" in the U.S. that served as the theme song for "The Breakfast Club." Even you youngsters have probably seen the movie by now.
A recent spate of success has given new life to the Scottish pop scene. Belle & Sebastian, while not exactly new, have received critical acclaim, and now some cross over pop success, here in the US for their unique brand of indie pop. Anyone who regularly watched American Idol this year heard Katherine McPhee sing "Black Horse & the Cherry Tree." The song is actually owned and performed even better by KT Tunstall whose original version hit #9 on the Billboard "Hot Digital" chart and her full lenght album "Eye to the Telescope" peaked at #33, but is stll in the top 40 of the Hot 200 Album Chart. Franz Ferdinand is also representin' the Scots well these days. The indie rock darlings also hit mainstream success with both their full length cds charting on the Hot 200. Their self-titled release in 2004 hit #32 and their sophomore offering "You Could Have It So Much Better" that came out last year peaked at #8 and is still in the midst of a world tour in support.
So, if you think Scotland is just good for producing golf, whiskey and kilts be sure to check out some of the great music coming out of this sometimes overlooked "UK" country.
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
No Hilton Discount for Paris
There are some things you expect when you're Paris Hilton. The paparazzi will follow you everywhere you go, your friends will date your ex-boyfriends, and you get discounts at hotels with your name on them... unless of course you happen to be in Scotland.
Paris was a guest on Glasgow's Real Radio Program recently when the hosts had her call the Glasgow Hilton and ask for a discount on a room. Seems pretty cut and dry right? Considering she is the Paris Hilton it should be no problem-o. That is until she comes up against Kevin, the by-the-book reservations agent.
Even after the hosts let Kevin in on the joke, he still insists there is nothing he can do in a business-like manner. When told he should lighten up by Paris and the radio crew, Kevin responds "Great, thank you."
Maybe Paris will have better luck with the Radisson.
Listen to Paris try for the family discount.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Paris Hilton
