Oh Hilton

I'm pretty sure that photo is self explanatory as to why i've picked her as the PWEU for the week. Yes she is entertaining alright, in a good way? well... i guess more in a i-will-laugh-at-you-not-with-you-cos-it's-funny. And of course, she is never short of silly controversial situations and as she describes herself "I'm the closest thing to American royalty anyway."

There's just so much about her that entertains me, so much so i hardly know where to start but well, since the latest reports on her were about lawsuits i shall do a couple of them.

So she just got her hallmark moment recently when reports revealed that she reached a settlement for the 2007 lawsuit against Hallmark - the greeting cards manufacturer for using her image without permission. The hotel heiress sued Hallmark, claiming they used her picture and her catchphrase “That’s Hot!” on a card with the caption: “Paris’s First Day as a Waitress.” She alleged that the cards likens itself to a scene from her reality show "The Simple Life" thus claiming her publicity rights had been violated. Last year, a federal appeals court ruled against Hallmark’s position arguing the card was a parody and entitling the company to free-speech protections. And although that settles that...

On the latest news! She is countersuing a hair extension company who reportedly sued her 35 million for failing to promote the product. Reports reveal that the hair extension company paid Hilton, $3.5 million by Hairtech International in 2007 to be the face of their Dream Catchers range of clip-in locks but failed to promote the product and instead wore extensions made by a competitor (which was probably not intentionally.. c'mon i mean, it's Hilton)

Now,Paris has filed her own suit and is asking for is asking for $2.1 million in damages, at least $400,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees, and $500,000 in declaratory relief. Well, i hopes it works out...

And that's my PWEU for this week, catch you next week!

Duncan Jones

The son of David Bowie turns out to be an amazing film maker. Having seen Moon when it came out in 2009, starring the very Talented Sam Rockwell, and being no less than blown away. The person we're talking about is ofcourse Duncan Jones. For those unfamiliar, or a bit confused by why his name doesn't end in "Bowie" it is from his grandmother, and more than likely adopted in order for him to be able to try his own hand at success without being judged on his father's credit. This is so respectful, and my choice for this week's PWEU.

For those who have seen Moon, or are curious as to what else hes done with himself, his latest project is an intense looking sci-fi, drama by the name of Source Code.

                            I'm on the edge of my seat just looking at the poster!

Source code stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, and Vera Farmiga, a really strong cast for Duncan Jonse's second feature film. For those who are yet to see the trailer, or want to just watch it again, it can be found right here!

Thanks Duncan Jones for entertaining us this week.

Harry Potter casts its magic

With the 7th Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows hitting us over the weekend, this week's PWEU who entertain us shall of course be, the Harry Potter cast! Deathly Hallows have been reported(RTT News) to have already brought in $205 million in theatres outside of the USA, bringing its worldwide total to be $330 million and counting, making it perhaps the most lucrative franchise in history. (beating Star Wars and also predicted to beat Toy story 3)

It has been no secret that the HP franchise is making a heaps load of money and so is the cast. However, here's a HP cast fun fact:

According to Daily Mail Although Daniel Radcliffe has been paid $250,000 for HP and the Sorcerer's Stone, $3 mil for Chamber of secrets, $11 mil for Goblet of Fire, $14 mil for the Order of the Phoenix and $50 million for the final two HP films, he is still not the highest paid actor. Keanu Reeves beats him with an estimated $160 million for The Matrix Reloaded/The Matrix Revolutions and Bruce Willis with over $100 million for The Sixth Sense.

Fun fact 2 (Not really such a fun fact but just to reiterate how wealthy they are) :

Rupert grint reveals in a interview awesome things he got to buy with his wealth, namely a ice cream truck, pigs (?!) and a hovercraft.

Being all that successful, having all that fame does come with its pros and cons and here's a little video of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton which i found on how HP has stolen our casts' youth. It's a little video on a quiz that was presented to the cast members as a challenge and well, it sure entertained me! There's a winner of the quiz so... Click Here lol

And thats it for the PWEU this week!

I'mma let you finish

The man who has been called a "Jackass" by the president himself, who believes his contribution to music is the "voice of my generation" and is an internet meme thanks to his overbearing attitude towards public speaking is this weeks person who entertained us.

                                            He told you so.

The single "Runaway" is perhaps the biggest representation of any one person's Ego. The 34 minute Music video, that is based around 1 song only reinforces the fact that theres a clear distinction between pride in your work, and a complete narcissistic insanity. To clarify... there is in fact two 34 minute music videos based around 1 song. And an extended version (just for good measure)

But it's not his ability to reproduce the same song in 4 forms that has entertained me, the song does have its own merits, which I cannot detract from. It is the live performances, the ones he spends ever so much money on, and performs in such a way that is confusing and unfortunately reinforces alot of anti-hip-hop/rap proposals that they have little to no idea about music. Take a look at how excited and awkwardly K. West presses those keys! It's like hes losing his keyginity!

regardless, Kudos to you Kanye for being a person who entertains us!

-M

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Welcome to "People who entertain us", a blog determined to entertain you by finding the people who entertain us. The often elusive process behind the production of mediums of entertainment, such as movies, music, and radio require many more people than those who we see, and because of that it is our goal to find, and interview them.  You can expect numerous interviews in transcript, and podcast formats, as well as information that will bring you up to scratch with who, what, and how.

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