Buzz Bishop's blog

2008.05.06 BUZZ BLOG

    - Mother's Day is coming up this weekend.  Still need something?? Check out The Rookie Mom's Handbook.

    - If you're reading this on a computer (duh!) back away from the keyboard.  New tests show it has more crap in it than a toilet.  Seriously.  CLEAN IT ALREADY!

    - Got a summer wedding coming up?  Check out the Hollywood outfits at the Costume Institute Gala at the Met last night for some inspiration.

    - If you were confused and needed confirmation, E!Online is giving it to you.  Lindsay Lohan is the dumbest celebrity.

    - Rihanna has confirmed what we already knew - she's dating Chris Brown.
   
    - The Sexiest Woman in the World, (as per FHM) Megan Fox, is in Vancouver and likes Tim Hortons.   

    - It's MTV Movie Award Season. Finally, Superbad will get its just desserts.

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2008.05.05 BUZZ BLOG

    - Tom Cruise is massaging his ego today with the unveiling of TomCruise.com and another sit down with Oprah dedicated to his 25 years as a big freaking star.  Whoopty do.

    - I make my own baby food for Z.  It's easy.  I've thrown up a video showing you just how easy.. if you have a bebe, try these tips out.

    - New Kids On the Block are back.  They dropped their new single today, Summertime.

    - Impulse grabbing you to buy? Apply the $100 rule and wait 1 day for each $100 the item costs.

    - Want to help the environment? Don't wash your jeans.

    - Who needs a little Chicken Soup for The Soul today?  Check out this story of sportsmanship.

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2008.05.02 BUZZ BLOG

    - The Kentucky Derby goes down this weekend and we're getting some sun.  So why not sit on the deck with a nice hat sipping on a Mint Julep.

    - May is ratings time on tv in the states.  Can you tell?  Oprah has 2 part interview with Tom Cruise, is breaking out features with Tina Turner and Cher, has the cast of SATC and on Tuesday she'll bring Barbara Walters on to talk smack about Rosie and Star.  SWEET!

    - If you missed Part 1 of Tom, you can watch the highlights online.

    - Last year the Time 100 featured Perez Hilton.  This time round a more sophisticated list withauthors  Khaled Hosseini and Elizabeth Gilbert.

    - Make sure you behave properly, here's a list of 10 Things Baristas Want You to Know

    - It's Garage Sale season, so Pamela Anderson Lee Rock Solomon is having one this weekend.

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2008.05.01BUZZ BLOG

    - Perez Hilton is joining the Crave Crew .. he starts on Monday!

    - Mariah Carey's engagement ring was NOT recycled.  Oh, and it just might have been a WEDDING ring.  Word is she and Nick Cannon got married earlier this week.

    - If you see Chad Kroeger at the bar, offer him a lift.  His license has been suspended for a year for driving under the influence.

    - The Canadian Olympic Team outfits for Beijing 08 have been unveiled.  OMG. They are absolutely AWFUL.

    - Walk the extra block to dump your trash in a can.  The Keep Vancouver Spectacular initiative is underway!

    - Madonna and Justin Timberlake rocked a small NY club last night to promote her new album

    - Would you do THIS with your newborn infant?  My brother says it's an example of how we in North America need to loosen up a bit.

    - You think the $17M penthouse in the Shangri-La is expensive?  Try this 27 storey, $2B home in Mumbai.

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2008.04.30 BUZZ BLOG

    - Madonna's new album is out, and lagging behind Mariah in initial sales.  She's webcasting a club performance in NY tonight at 7p.

    - Paula Abdul was WASTED, allegedly, last night on American Idol. She tried to explain this morning with Ryan Seacrest.

    - It's Tax Day. Grrr. You can get an extension if you file online before May 6.  If you've already got your refund, maybe you'll want to break a piece off for charity.

    - It's all about the babies, baby.  #1 movie and #1 rental are both about babies.

    - Even People Magazine's Most Beautiful Issue is all about the babies. New Hollywood moms fill the list with Kate Hudson deemed Most Beautiful.

    - Take a deep breath and say it with me .. SURREY RULES!  Here's why.

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2008.04.29 BUZZ BLOG

    - The rest of the world has had one for almost a year.  We just got word today that Canada may get to play too.  The iPhone is coming north.

    - It's sweeps time on tv, so Oprah is breaking out the big ones.  Thursday its SATC, Friday it's Tom Cruise and Monday it's Tina and Cher.  And Cher admitting she had an affair with Tom.

    - Coldplay is offering their new track for free on their website today.

    - Feist is in NY today and got written up in the papers.

    - It's 1988 all.over.again.  George Michael July 4.  The Cure May 26.  Glass Tiger Aug 23.  Duran Duran tonight. New Madonna album today.  And just announced by Nat and Drew ... Boy George on July 21.  Get details on the Crave Concert/Events page.

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2008.04.28 BUZZ BLOG

    - 15 yr old Miley Cyrus is all.over.the.internets.  It's all because of some racy photos for Vanity Fair.  She's apologized.  Annie Leibovitz has apologized.  Vanity Fair has released footage blaming the parents.  Miley is now more searched than Britney Spears.

    - In a weird piece of marketing genius, Madonna taps into the craze by naming her album Hard Candy, which just happens to be internet slang for underage.

    - Madonna's new album drops tomorrow.  Duran Duran are in concert tomorrow.  It's like 1988 all over agin.

    - American Idol ratings are down and changes are in store for next season.

    - Coldplay will be giving away their next single for free. Metallica might do the same with their next album.

    - Most parents fight to get their baby to sleep.  In Japan, they try to make them cry in this fun contest.

    - It's like drunk dialing your ex's answering machine.  Except you're sober. And it's a video.  And 2.5M people are watching it.

    - "He's still gone, Katie.  Like he's really gone." Check out the Oprah/Cruise press pic.

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2008.04.25 BUZZ BLOG

Weekend, babies.  Here's what's on air today:

    - Top 50 Sesame Street Videos

    - Baby Mama is new in theatres.  It's opening to mixed reviews.

    - We have sneak peeks at Madonna's new album this afternoon.  It drops on Tuesday.  She's making the circuit pimping her other effort, a movie about Malawi.

    - My fiancee LOVES scouring Craigslist for second hand baby bargains.  I might have her drift over to eBay next week where celebrity hand me downs are being auctioned off.

    - They've introduced mandatory calorie counting in NYC.  All restaurants have to tell you what you're eating, here's the bad news.

    - Prince is on the Tonight Show tonight and at Coachella this weekend.

    - Saturday will be spectacular! Here's what you can do in the sunshine:
          - Doors Open in Richmond
          - Opening weekend at Hastings Park
          - Vancouver Whitecaps home vs Minnesota
          - Crash Chris and Christina's $95 000 wedding! ;)
          - Celebrate Earth Day at Jericho Park

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2008.04.24 BUZZ BLOG

Here's what you heard on air this afternoon:

    - Earth Day has come and gone, but you still have to pitch in.  Maybe by recycling your bras??

    - Love Posh's dVb jeans but not at $290?  Same for everyone else, look online and you could find them for less than $70.

    - It's Turn Off Your TV Week.  So that means no Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Survivor or Ugly Betty for you tonight.  Instead, win a TiVo with me this afternoon and tape it!

    - Think gas is expensive now? Just wait til the price of oil DOUBLES by 2012.

    - Nat and Drew's $95 000 Wedding goes this weekend!

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WEDNESDAY BUZZ BLOG

Welcome to Wednesday, here's what's on air today:

    - We're getting down to the final few points on Battle of the Sexes.  Help your gender win and you might get the keys to a new Honda.

    - Hollywood is all about babies, babies, babies.  Knocked Up, Juno and now Baby Mama

    - Morgan Spurlock, the SuperSize Me guy, is on with Nat and Drew tomorrow around 8:30 to talk about his new movie, Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden

    - While we're on the McDonalds topic, check out the new unis for the crew in the UK.  Looks more like uniforms for a McAirline to me.

    - Many workplaces are open to having dogs roam the joint.  What about bringing your baby to work? Is that cool?

    - Just found a cool message board thread.  You might be a Stay at Home Dad if ..

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