Friday, 23 November 2012

CELEBRITY LOOKALIKE - Stand Up Comedian Rob Beckett

This Celebrity Lookalike is a mash up of two reality stars that result in Stand Up comedian and I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here. Now! presenter, Rob Beckett.

Rob Beckett
is a result of

TOWIE's Diags

mashed up with

Big Brother 2012 contestant
Scott Mason

REALITY TV - Linda Robson - Third Evictee From The Jungle

Friday 23rd November 10:20pm - I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here
Linda Robson leaves the camp
Actress, Linda Robson is the third celebrity to leave "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here" and its not surprising, although I'd rather Eric have left instead.  Linda kind of got sidelined among her camp mates and hadn't really had a chance to shine for viewers.

Linda seemed pleased to leave the jungle, during her interview with Ant and Dec her main concern was seeing her grandaughter.  She wants boxer, David Hayes to win, stating that he's a "lovely guy" who looks after everyone in camp.

Can David win the crown for King of the Jungle?  I predict Hugo or Ashley to leave next.  It should be Eric but everyone loves a baddie in the mix so he might just make the finale.

Monday, 19 November 2012

UK SOAPS - Hollyoaks Minibus Crash Leaves Repercussions


Hollyoaks Channel 4 weekdays 6:30pm is back as The Top of the Soaps for me after the explosive “wedding crashers” storyline last week. Four deaths, one critical patient, an unwanted pregnancy revealed and a whole bag of drama awaits those mourning the deceased.


Rot in hell Maddie
So the wicked witch bitch Maddie finally got her comeuppance. A burning piece of flying debris in her face is more than the evil, manipulative bully deserved but I didn't want her to die. I wanted her to suffer for the misery she's inflicted on Esther and leaving poor Neil to burn alive. Thankfully, her best friend Tilly discovered her nastiness before Maddie died but the rest of her sheep – Sinead, Ruby and George are deep in mourning of their heroine.



Widow McQueen

How much more can poor Jacqui take?
Watching Jacqui McQueen falling apart over the dirty rat, Rhys wasn't easy viewing. She loved him with all her cold heart and now joins sisters Carmel and Mercedes as a widow McQueen. Either way, Rhys was going to leave her after being ordered to leave the village by Tony and Myra and had the crash not occurred, cheating Cindy was going to take off with him. I can't believe that Tony is sticking with the munchkin minx, despite knowing of her affair with Rhys. Is he that desperate to be married? I mean how many times has Tony got wed now? Die-hard fans want Tony and Jacqui back together. Its in the soap fate, they belong together.

Back to Rhys, tonight's episode (Monday 19th November), signs are showing that he could possibly be the father of Sinead's baby. Hollyoaks never tie off things simply (except with their black characters) so there could be more heartbreak for Jacqui to come.

Jono dies in Ruby's arms
Will Ruby Button grow up after the loss of Jono? What lies in store for newlyweds Ste and Doug? Ste ain't gonna die, I'll put money on it and fans desperately want him and Brendan to get back together. Many were disappointed that Doug wasn't killed in the crash.

Why was Cindy's daughter Holly brought back when she barely spoke two words and had little interaction with her mother before swanning off screen again, and don't even get me started on how much she's grown. Will she be back to stir up Cindy's stewing pot? Keep your fingers crossed.

I'm loving the 'Oaks and I sincerely hope the team will scoop some awards next year at the Soap Awards. Powerful acting, brilliant writing, the perfect ingredients to a Successful Soap.

REALITY TV - X-Factor and Strictly Come Dancing Roundup (w/e 18th November 2012)


Strictly Come Dancing may be winning the rating wars, but after this weekend (18th November 2012, X-Factor is the show that everyone's talking about.

Denise Van Outen headed the leaderboard
with her Egyptian performance
Strictly came live from Wembley Arena this weekend and the usual favourites, Denise Van Outen, Lisa Riley, Dani Harmer and Kimberley Walsh all dazzled on the dance floor, with Denise bagging the first 10 points of the series from three of the judges. Nicky Byrne also made a great effort this week but fell into the bottom two with Daybreak TV reporter, Richard Arnold. Richard rightly left the competition, but for a man who'd never danced before and with the Daybreak celebrities history (Kate Garraway, Fiona Phillips), he did himself proud.

I'm still struggling to understand why Victoria Pendleton is still in the competition. She can't dance! Simple. However, looking at the way the public vote in these TV programmes (see X-Factor below), its clear to see people are voting for personalities and TV entertainment, rather than the talent.

Lisa Riley after her heavy landing
Loving Lisa Riley in Strictly, but that splits landing at the end of her performance on Saturday evening, was neither pleasant or ladylike. I was shocked she got back up.

Ella performed "You're The One That I Want"
Over to the X-Factor, Guilty Pleasures was the theme this weekend. The stand out performers were Ella Henderson, Jahmene Douglas and James Arthur, real talented singers with bags of potential, yet Ella and James ended up in the bottom two. Viewers and judges were equally shocked. I was surprised with James being in the bottom two but had a feeling Ella was in danger and the fault laid in the hands of her mentor, Tulisa.

Did the public opinion of Tulisa cost Ella Henderson votes?
Tulisa has been getting a load of bad press recently, the latest being romantically involved with a footballer with a pregnant ex. This possibly turned viewers off voting for her last remaining act, Ella, the only girl left in the competition. Also, since the live shows have started, Tulisa has been encouraging people to keep the most talentless act, Rylan Clark, in the competition because he's an “amazing performer”, although he can't sing. He can't dance very well either in my opinion but if you give a dog a bone... As a mentor and judge, Tulisa can't expect people to support her acts if she's praising the rival. Ella, a fabulous singer for a young 16 year old, doesn't get the props and flamboyance on stage that Rylan has every week. She doesn't need it, her voice is her weapon but if you go by Tulisa's judgement, people want to be entertained with wackiness and wildness, it doesn't matter whether they are good singers or not. Since she knows the magic formula, why didn't she jazz up Ella's performances? Viewers patience is running thin with Tulisa and I'll be very shocked if she's on the judging panel next year.
Rylan Clark safely through to another week
Viewers aren't voting for the talent because they know the good singers will gain a recording career on the back off the show and winning The X-Factor hasn't always proved a huge success. Think back to Joe McElderry and Matt McArdle amongst others. For years its become apparent that the show is more about the judges than the contestants and its own X-Factorness has well passed its sell-by-date. You don't believe me? Take a look at the passion and production put into X-Factor USA and compare the two.

Rylan and Christopher Maloney should not be on the stage, better singers have left. Christopher, I should say, does have a good voice but the people voting for him will not buy his records. Simon Cowell seriously needs to revamp the show before it becomes a joke – if it hasn't already – so that viewers will enjoy watching it for the talent and not for the sake of the judges shenanigans.

Who'll suffer the fate of the public next week? Also, Louis Walsh opted to send home James last night. Was that his own choice or is his head stuck so far up Tulisa's bum that he voted to help out a friend? Something smells fishy.

Agree with my opinion or strongly disagree...  Comments greatly appreciated or have your say @lady6x on Twitter.


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Sunday, 18 November 2012

'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' Camp Mate Lowdown



Soooo, its been a week since 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' started on ITV 1. The politeness has been broken as the celebrity camp mates have settled into their jungle home, personalities are showing (or not), egos are growing and its almost time for viewers to vote to save their favourite stars. Let's see how the line-up fares so far in good TV value.


Ashley Roberts : The former Pussycat Doll and only American has blended in quite nicely into camp. Male viewers will be satisfied seeing Ashley in a bikini but she needs to do a bushtucker trial or speak out a little more to get the votes.



Brian Conley : The comedian showed good form of character when the camps were divided. However, since camps united, Brian has shown form of stirring... Firstly when he erupted over David Haye's campfire antics, then again when he bitched to Rosemary Shrager, on “behalf” of his fellow celebs. No-one likes a bitch, especially a male one that isn't gay. I feel he has issues with being the alpha male in the group, feeling threatened by David and Eric Bristow, both strong   male characters within the camp.

Charlie Brooks : Eastenders “Superbitch” Janine Butcher is actually quite nice which is a good voting pointer for Charlie. Having done a joint trial, and gaining some stars, with Helen Flanagan, she's shown she has guts. Her friendship with Linda Robson has shown through. They give each other looks and nudges, mainly when the subject is Helen. I know it's not going to happen but she looks cute with David Haye too.

Colin Baker : The former Doctor Who star didn't show much potential at the start but has shown to be a good fatherly figure for the camp and has also provided a few comedy moments (his rapping task). The lack of meals has shown on the portly gentleman. Will he be voted to do any trials or will he blend quietly in the background to make it to the finals?


David Haye : I thought he'd be quite egoistic, being a boxer, but The Hayemaker has proved to be a worthy camp mate. He smashed his way through the first bushtucker trial so he can definitely bring the food in, should he get the chance. He hasn't shown any threatening arrogance and was quite respectful and apologetic when he unwittingly upset Brian. The female campers love him and the lady viewers have had their eye totty seeing his butt in the shower. Has potential to go far so long as he doesn't lose his cool.

Eric Bristow : The dartsman is actually more of a comedian in the camp than Brian Conley with his witty comments and snide remarks. His snide remarks could also land him in trouble in the camp and with viewers though if he oversteps the mark. A lot of talk has been about his moobs and lets face it, ol' Eric ain't afraid to get em out.


Helen Flanagan : Well!!! Helen has been the 'star' of this series and not all for the right reasons. She's been voted to face all the bushtucker trials and bar the last two, failed to bring in the bacon. Now she's 'manned' up and finally got some stars, viewers MAY stop voting for her so other camp mates can get a look in. I always say its hard for a soap star to go on reality TV if they are worse than their character and let's admit it, Coronation Street's Rosie Webster has got more balls and sense than Helen Flanagan.

Hugo Taylor : I've never watched 'Made In Chelsea' so I don't know much about reality star Hugo. The Posh boy did seem full of himself on arrival in the jungle and prone to hissy fits. His crying didn't do him any favours with the viewers but he did show a different, funnier side when he was starving. He likes an old rant about the cooking which is always good viewing. Hugo is a grower...how far will voters let him grow?

Limahl : The 80s pop star arrived late in the jungle and has shown he isn't afraid to voice his opinions when he snapped at Helen. Will he blow at someone else? He needs to if he's going to make an impact on viewers.




Linda Robson : The actress needs a trial to bring out her character. When the camps were divided, her bubbly mother role was set and she was confident. When they joined, Linda's role was overtaken by Nadine, now Rosemary's in the camp, Linda seems a little lost, although she has a good alley with Charlie.


Nadine Dorries : The absent politician isn't a favourite with viewers but proved her worth with the camel toe eating trial. She's very outspoken and likes to make her presence known at all times. I can't see her lasting long in the jungle. She hasn't got the likeability factor and she's a politician, of course.


Rosemary Shrager : The 'Ladette to Lady' cook bounced into camp with her strong matron-like manner and has taken over the cooking duties and no-one (except Hugo) has challenged her purely through fear. Rosemary has had some good comedy moments (the slide, dancing in the jungle arms) in her short time in camp but her sternness may upset her fellow camp mates in time.

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Saturday, 10 November 2012

Strictly Come Dancing 2012 - Victoria Needs To Get On Her Bike And Off The Dance Floor


The competition in Strictly Come Dancing 2012 BBC 1 (Saturday and Sunday) is hotting up now. There's no clear favourite front runner in the celebrity ballroom series but the ladies are running the show. The likes of Dani Harmer (aka Tracy Beaker), Denise Van Outen, Kimberley Walsh and Lisa Riley have shown some nifty footwork.

Victoria and Brendan 10th November
I have to say this...and I know I'll probably get slated but Victoria Pendleton has to go. She's got no rhythm and looks awkward unless pro-dancer, Brendan Cole is holding her up. Its a public sin to criticise any UK Olympian in Britain, but the track cyclist should stay on her bike, and off the dance floor. Fingers crossed she's out tomorrow (11th November) because its uncomfortable viewing.

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

UK Soap Bitches


Two Soap characters have been really bugging me at the moment. The first is Maddie Morrison (Scarlett Bowman) from Hollyoaks, Channel 4 mon-fri 6:30pm, the second, Katie Macey (Sammie Winward) from Emmerdale, ITV1 mon-fri 7pm, thurs 7pm and 8pm.

Malicious Maddie
Image Source www.e4.com
Maddie, along with her cackling bum lickers, Ruby and Sinead, has been a total bitch to poor Esther Bloom. The bullying displayed is in its vilest form... internet trolling, fake friend identity, turning people against Esther with malicious lies and more. Scarlett plays the character so well you just want to slap her.
Katty Katie
Bitch number two, bloody Katie 'newlywed' Macey! Ever since the equestrian businesswoman hooked up with Declan Macey her character has become so full of herself, its hard to believe she was once the loveable Katie. In tonight's episode (Wednesday 7th November), I was proud of mousey Gennie giving Katie a verbal slap down, it was long overdue. There she was ranting about Chas's affairs and scolding Gennie for knowing beforehand and not telling her. I was like “Hello!”. Is this the same Katie that slept with her brother-in-law and gave a baby away in a shady surrogacy deal on a moral high horse?

This month sees both soaps with big storylines that will have an impact on these bitches. Next week in Hollyoaks there will be a crash involving the student characters. I'm really hoping Maddie suffers in some way because I can't stand her manipulating any more. Later in the month, in Emmerdale, Katie will fall down a mineshaft which will threaten her life. Her character won't die but at least she'll be brought down to earth, the cheeky mare.

Friday, 2 November 2012

Celebrity Lookalikes - Lily Savage's Love Child

Celebrity Lookalike this week is the fabulous Mr Paul O'Grady (aka Lily Savage)
He's A Scouser - Paul O'Grady
And Lily's 'secret love child', UK X-Factor contestant, Christopher Maloney

Fellow Liverpudlian Christopher Maloney
They're both from Liverpool, tall and have piercing eyes.  Chris is a little more weightier than Paul but the similarities cannot be denied.  If the singing career doesn't work out, Christopher could always sign up to play the comedian in a biography.

Lily Savage aka Paul O'Grady
Lily would be so proud.


Sunday, 14 October 2012

X-Factor 2012 Kye Sones Reality Celebrity Lookalike

For the last two weekends I've been trying to work out who ITV1's X Factor's Kye Sones (below) reminds me of.  Then it clicked this evening...
Kye Sones
Cast your minds back to Big Brother 2010, series 10 and the wacky rich kid contestant, Frederick "Freddie" Fisher, better known as half-wit.  They seriously look alike. Don't you agree?
Freddie aka Half-wit


Friday, 5 October 2012

Rants about Soaps - Makeovers




I really wish soaps would portray poorer people with a bit of class. The homes of Ste in Hollyoaks and Billy and Lola in Eastenders resemble time warps from the late 70's to early 80's. I know plenty of people in tough financial situations and although they're poor, they've got a bit of style. How much would a tin of paint cost? They probably sell paint in the Pound Shop or some bargain retailer. Emmerdale's Dingle household could do with a clear out but at least their home fits their characters.

I know I may sound like I need to get of my soap box and stop ranting but the décor in the named above soaps really does my nut in. It's like they're saying poorer people have no pride in their homes. Come on scriptwriters and wardrobe...do your research.

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

I Wanna See New 'Steel Magnolias' Movie


1989 tearjerker “Steel Magnolias” is one of my all-time classic favourites so its good to hear the film has been remade, as a TV movie in the US with an all black cast featuring, Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad (Cosby Show), and singer/actress Jill Scott. The original movie, starring Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Shirley McClaine and Daryl Hannah portrayed a community of strong 'steel' women in a storyline of humour and tragedy.

Image Source: TMZ.com

I know the new version is going to be great with such a strong cast but it probably won't be shown on UK television until about five years time and most likely on Channel 5, that screens US TV movies daily. Can I wait that long?

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Are Emmerdale's Carl King's Days Numbered?

Emmerdale fans have been promised a treat of sensational drama in their upcoming 40th anniversary episode in October.  Two births (Gennie and Debbie), two weddings (Declan and Katie and Chas and Dan) and a 'shocking, unexpected' death of a male character.  Of course, producers want to keep tight lipped about the character meeting their TV maker for the shock value and high viewing figures.

Emmedale Shock Death
Image Source : www.digitalspy.co.uk
Like every other fan, I've been pondering as to which character will kick the bucket and when the Daily Star suggested that the character was 'nasty' and will face the wrath of the TV heavens, I automatically thought...Cain Dingle.  However, the recent storyline of Carl King, played by Tom Lister, discovering the affair of his former love, Chas Dingle and Cameron Murray has led me to believe that Carl is about to meet an untimely death, in order for that affair to be kept secret.

Is it the end for Carl (Tom Lister)?
Carl King has a nasty streak; blackmail, murder and downright cockiness, so he fits the frame neatly.  Tom Lister has spoke to the press about appearing in pantomime over the Christmas period so the clues are adding up. Will it be Chas or Cameron that 'does him in', in order to keep Debbie from knowing?  Will he meet a nasty accident on his way to expose his ex.  Or maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree and it is Cain Dingle or even Declan.  Roll on October so we can find out, but my money's on the King boy.

Catch Emmerdale weekdays on ITV1 at 7pm




Wednesday, 12 September 2012

No Subtitles For Dallas Viewers

As an eighties child, I grew up watching Dallas. When the US TV series returned to our screens last week on Channel 5, I was one of the 3.4 million viewers who tuned in to watch it and was satisfied with the Southfork drama and anxiously anticipated watching it tonight to see what the young Ewing cousins were getting up to.
Dallas Channel 5 Wednesdays 9pm
I was sincerely angered.  No, I was sincerely pissed that there were no subtitles for deaf/hard of hearing viewers.  Channel 5 one of the five mainstream UK TV channels, does not respect its hearing impaired viewers.  Subtitling during the Big Brother season wasn't consistent and I've been unable to watch my former favourite topical debate show The Wright Stuff for two years as subtitles aren't available.

Dallas has brought Channel 5 their best viewing figures in years.  The least they could do is cater for all viewers.  I've been able to follow the storyline and if the subtitles are absent next week, there's no point in me tuning in to watch again.  I'm sure I'm not the only hearing impaired viewer who feels that way too.

Get your act together, Channel 5...There's plenty other channels that deaf people can watch.

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Long Lost Celebrity 'Brothers' TOWIE's Arg and Mark Ronson

For a long time I've been saying The Only Way Is Essex's, James "Arg" Argent is a double of DJ, Musician, Producer, Mark Ronson.  My friends can't see the likeness but take a stone or four from TOWIE's Arg and the pair could pass as twins.

TOWIE's James "Arg" Argent

DJ Mark Ronson
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Please leave comment if you agree or disagree...Be Kind

Celebrity Big Brother 2012 - I Heart Julie Goodyear


This years Celebrity Big Brother 2012, Channel 5, is proving to be a mad one... “Superbitch” Jasmine Lennard, “Wish List” rinser, Danica Thrall, “Bad Boy Cheater”, MC Harvey and “Poison Penmate”, Samantha Brick were the “obvious” main characters put in the house to stir up controversy.

Super Skinny “Psycho”, Jasmine didn't fail to get her claws out, but she was evicted after just two days. Danica caused a stir with her excessive flirting, but that's her job so there was no big surprise there. The other “main” characters have featured in the drama, but failed to make any big impact on viewers. To my surprise, the star of the CBB house has been the one person at the start of this series I thought was a bad choice...the one and only Julie Goodyear, aka Coronation Street's Bet Lynch.

The fabulous Julie Goodyear
From the moment Julie entered the house, gnawing her gum, she has entertained. The task with former Eastenders fat Heather, Cheryl Ferguson was hilarious. “...I don't take crap from no-one”, her panic when she has to nominate, her instant dislike for Coleen Nolan and of course her bitch sniping behind her fellow housemates back has made the celebrity version of the show truly fantastic this year.

There's a lot of backlash for Julie from the viewers and evicted housemates for being two-faced and manipulative. On Friday's (31st August) eviction, the crowd were chanting “get her out” but I'm pleading to KEEP HER IN. Without Julie in that house, there will be no point in watching. All the females, bar herself and Coleen, have been voted out, there's four single guys with nowhere to channel their animal lust, comedian Julian Clary looks uncomfortable and Martin Kemp, a big fan of the show, is too aware of the viewing public to let himself be himself.

Julie and Julian
Image Source:  Channel5.com
Although producers balanced CBB housemates age wise, they made a big boo boo putting all those young guys and a bachelor Prince in the house with two “hot” glamour models (Rhian and Danica) who are in relationships. Viewers don't want to watch housemates living in peace and unity, they want drama, action and romance. Excusing the latter, only Julie is delivering the goods.

I couldn't live with her, but love watching her. The chewing gum, the cigarette holder, the leopard print outfits and that bloody handbag. She's classic, she runs the show and is deservedly CBB 2012 forefront winner. Don't hate, Big Brother fans. Appreciate!

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Monday, 30 July 2012

Long Lost Sisters, Athlete Jessica Ennis and Emmerdale Actress Charlotte Bellamy


CELEBRITY LOOKALIKE OF THE WEEK WITH AN OLYMPIC THEME 

Jessica Ennis MBE, Great Britains field and track athlete, currently taking part in the London 2012 Olympics has an uncanny resemblance to Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas, played by Charlotte Bellamy.  Take a look at the pictures below and make your own judgement.

Olympic Hopeful, Jessica Ennis

Actress Charlotte Bellamy



Thursday, 12 July 2012

Male-Bashing Goes Rife In UK Soaps


Recent storylines in UK soaps has seen quite a number of male characters experiencing 'male-bashing'.
Alfie Moon played by Shane Ritchie
Poor Alfie in Eastenders (BBC1) is unaware that his beloved wife, Kat, is up to her cheating ways again. He goes out of his way, running around after and trying to please Kat, their son, Tommy (who is not biologically his), Kat's friends daughter, Shenice, grandmother-in-law, Mo, and extended family member, Jean, who is bipolar, only for Kat to treat him like a loyal mug and refute his romantic gestures.

Is Former vicar Ashley Being Punished By God?
Over on ITV1, in Emmerdale, there's Ashley Thomas who's paying a heavy price for the way how he victimised his elderly father. As if being thrown out of his family home, losing his job, being shunned by his friends and served with a divorce from wife Laurel wasn't enough. Scriptwriters furthered his agony by making him homeless, scavenging for food and harassed by ruthless teens only to be rescued by Marlon Dingle, the root of his down fall.
Fighting A Losing Battle, Peter Barlow
On ITV1, in Coronation Street, alcoholic Peter Barlow has lost his son to his ex, Leanne, who's now shacked up with her ex, Nick Tilsley and planning to leave the street. Peter hasn't been the best of father's but he genuinely loves curly Simon. Since gaining custody, Leanne has come down hard on the access Peter has with Simon, and when he is allowed time with the boy she undermines his authority and mocks him in front of Nick. I understand Peter treated her badly but the way she uses HIS child, not hers, to taunt him makes uncomfortable viewing and the storyline will strike a chord with father's fighting for access to visiting their children.  And not only does it look like Peter's losing his son, girlfriend Carla walked out on him in yesterday's episode.

Troubled Tyrone
Male bashing storyline of the week has to go to fellow Coronation Street resident, Tyrone Dobbs. At the time of publishing this post, Tyrone's latest suffering at the hands of his psycho pregnant girlfriend, Kirsty, hasn't been screened but from the exclusive clips I've seen Corrie fans are gonna be screaming at their TV sets when she hurls a treasured photo of Tyrone's late treasured surrogate father, Jack at him. How can anyone want to hurt Tyrone and when will he confide in somebody? Or will they surprisingly find out? Keep your eyes peeled.

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Separated At Birth - Leona Lewis and Elliot Knight

I haven't seen the latest Sky 1 big budget drama, Sinbad.  However, after quick peeks at the promo's I've noticed that Elliot Knight, who plays Sinbad, has a striking resemblance to UK X-Factor's 2006 winner, Leona Lewis.  Minus the facial hair, of course.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Elliot Knight
SEPARATED AT BIRTH FROM

Leona Lewis
Please feel free to leave comments and if you can think of any celebrity lookalikes please email me at donna.syxess@yahoo.com with your name so I can credit you.