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September 17, 2005
TV ADDICTION
Oh my God!! The weekend is on us again. Where does the time go? Its an all new CFR with Dave and myself today, and I cant wait to get in there with him. I've missed him recently cos he's been so tied up with the Rock Star show. And talking of which, I have been right about the final three all along. Marty, Mig and JD. And the winner is ....... ? My vote is still with Mig. I think he is the safest choice for that band. But it will all be revealed next week. And of course, next week, the second series of Lost begins. So excited for that!! I have turned into a Lost geek. What else is on my Tivo right now? I have just programmed Invasion, cos I think that might be fun, and Extras, the new series by the guys who did The Office, starts soon. I think those guys are hilarious. Did anyone get into The Office? If you did, and liked it, then watch Extras. Should be good. Oh yeah - and I have got myself into Rome. Its so cool - looks amazing in HD and features tons of sex and violence. What about the storyline? Well, yeah, thats good too, and the acting is great, but dont forget about the sex and violence!! Look where my TV addiction has brought me ......
OK, so whats been going on? Well, there has been a few cool events that I've been too recently (due to it being Emmy week). The 'Beauty Buffet' is always a fun time. Basically, a PR company takes over a huge 'Hollywood Hills' type mansion, and fills it with manufacturers and companies and invite people along to get a bunch of free shit!! I mean, where else but Hollywood would this kind of thing take place? On friday, I went over to the latest 'Buffet' and hung out for a couple of hours. And by the time I left, the car was loaded with bags!! All kinds of shit, from jeans to poker chips ...... not a bad way to spend a friday afternoon! And then, last night was the US Weekly party. Now if anyone wants to feel insecure, just go along to a magazine party like that! Everyone was under 20 years old and RIDICULOUSLY beautiful!! Its like they all came from another planet. The planet of tall, leggy, chiselled features and size 24 waist models!! It was a fun night, and the highlight was probably the arrival of Donald Trump. Yes, the man has an annoying mouth, even in person!! Another fabulous evening in LA LA Land. I dont know how I stand it!!!
I'm dying to let you guys know what I've been up to with the music recently, but I still cant say too much. The songs are finished and we'll play them for a few people next week and see what the reaction is ........ we just wanna not get too public with the whole thing just yet. When Doheny came out so early on and then bashed heads with the business for 18 months, it wasn't pretty. So thats why we aren't naming this thing just yet, or talking about it online. But it doesn't stop me from being excited. Fingers crossed with this one, boys and girls.
I am also working on some music for that movie I did earlier this year. They changed the title from Actor, to 'Tripping Forward' and I am working on a couple of tracks for the soundtrack. Hopefully it will get a decent release next year and you can go check it out. Oh yeah, and talking of soundtracks, that reality show, Being Bonaduce, aired last week. And they have re-edited it all, and dont have any theme music!!! This business is so bizarre - I got paid to do a theme, they liked it, cut picture to the track, and then decided to run it without it! Makes no difference to me. I still worked on a bunch of the cues that appear during the shows, and they changed the credits (apparently) to reflect this. Either way, you should check the show out. It is VERY disturbing!
Kim: I think that I get involved in enough charity/humanitarian work already! I would estimate that a third of everything I do is for some kind of benefit or charity. Will that continue? Of course. I am an ex-junkie that should, by rights, be dead. So I try to accept as much charity work as I can.
Will: Nice idea about doing a song with CF. Maybe next time - we already have the Camp Teddy boys doing a song at The Key Club. And by the way, those Adidas are funky!
Marra: I feel you. The whole Ebay/Craigs List/ making money on our tickets does suck. But there is nothing we can do. We have brought another sponsor in for this show (nine.com) who are going to match, dollar for dollar, what we raise. So we have done everything we can to raise as much money from this show as possible. If people wanna hike the ticket price up on Ebay, then thats up to them. But just remember Karma, people.
Simon: ....er.....the answer is no. No I dont watch cricket. I cannot imagine watching cricket!! Not really a sports person, me. Unless its The Raiders.
Jezzi: What does 'all outs in Free' mean? You lost me, girl!!!
I will check up on the status of all the auctions and pledges when I am at the station later today. Please let me know if you pledged and still havent been contacted, or if you won, and haven't sent your money off yet. Thanks again to all of you who participated in last weeks telethon. It was a crazy day and we are proud to have been involved. I am off to get into my day, but thanks for hanging out this week. I didnt post because ..... well ...... I lost track of time!! I hope you all continue to visit. Take care this weekend and have a great couple of days.
Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at September 17, 2005 09:19 AM
Comments
Billy..Billy...Billy
Did you never play hide and seek as a young lad, well, when you tag someone, and they're it, and people are still hiding, you call
All outs in free, most times it ends up sounding like ollie ollie ouzenfree...lol
oh, well, nevermind, my humor is funny only to me...grr.
I just meant to say I missed you, and am glad to hear that you have been busy collecting swag~~~ Swag is good!
crossing my fingers for your new ventures!
love
jezzi
Posted by: jezzi at September 17, 2005 10:39 AM
Hiya Billy! Hiya everyone!
Billy, sounds like your week was quite an adventure! Extras is a great show; but I refuse to give anything away, or it could ruin your viewing pleasure. It's got surprises in it, and a little bit of The Office humour, that's all I'll say. Even if you read about it, it won't be what you expect.
Gimme Swag Bags!! Lol. I would have loved that. Tons of goodies. :D Donald.. He spoke at my college Graduation in 1988, when his 1st book was just released. He must have made loads of cash off the grads, and families buying his signed books. My Mum was thrilled he was the speaker. Most of the grads were a bit miffed. Can't remember a thing he said. Not even what it was about, probably some go out and get'em speech. Like we didn't get those enough.
Been a tiring day for me. I'm going to probably be up for CFR, and be in the Doheny chatroom, cos I love that place! If I fall asleep, I'll be sad I missed you all, and Billy live.
Hugs
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at September 17, 2005 03:28 PM
Where is everyone? I'm in the chat room on here..Tina it says you're in there..I'm shouting at you, but you aren't responding! lol.
boo hoo
Posted by: ylais at September 17, 2005 06:30 PM
damn just woke up...
Posted by: Wendybird at September 17, 2005 08:07 PM
Swag is always a good thing. Very cool.
Well I tried calling in tonight (to speak on Emily Rose). Verizon Wireless had other ideas, and would give me no more than one bar if that. I seem to sit on an occasional dead spot. Obviously Dave is supposed to see the film. I'd be intrigued to find out whether or not he liked it or not. Ah well... the gods have spoken.
So... did I hear right? The tickets I offered up went for $1100???? HOLY SHIT! That is amazing! I'm getting so amped for this thing, I can't wait! Great CFR tonight guys, despite the phone gods not behaving.
Posted by: Kate at September 17, 2005 08:14 PM
Hey Billy, I'm with you on Mig.
Mig - Right for INXS
JD - Right for INXS but would be better with a Band such as VR
Marty - Should stay with his band
Posted by: Simon at September 18, 2005 05:16 PM
Also Billy, no one has contacted me yet regarding my pledge. I will e-mail you the details.
Posted by: Simon at September 18, 2005 06:25 PM
Billy, just finished listening to CFR. You have to rent Chopper, it is by far one of the best Australian gang land movies ever. Once you have done that, you should read Chopper's books. It is rather funny, he now writes books for children which are sweet and all and then also does the very graphical violent adult books.
The other thing that Mark 'Chopper' Read has been doing lately is a speaking tour around Australia where he goes and talks about stories of when he was a gangster/murderer and in jail etc. I saw it a couple of weeks ago when he came to the Gold Coast and it was the most disturbing, disgusting but entertaining 2 hours ever.
Posted by: Simon at September 18, 2005 07:54 PM
I saw last nights show for INXS. Why would JD show up unprepared? I think that just killed his chances. I'm not sure about MiG's decision to go with Bohemian Rhapsody, but I'm 100% for the man, so I hope he kills it! Marty is excellent, but I just don't see INXS going for a screamer. We'll see....
Posted by: Kate at September 19, 2005 08:29 AM
OOOH! And LOST won the Emmy for best drama and directing! YES! Two more days... just two!
Posted by: Kate at September 19, 2005 08:34 AM
billy,
check your email,
thanks...
Posted by: bobbi O at September 19, 2005 04:34 PM
ooh, bobbi O, I second that
Billy, November 12th, and, in the words of who wants to be a millionaire, that's my final answer, lol
love
jezzi
Posted by: jezzi at September 20, 2005 08:04 AM
Billy,
Without giving anything away, can you update us on how well you're new collaboration/project/songs
went over with the powers that be this week?
We're kind of starved for info you know..
Thank you,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at September 20, 2005 01:53 PM
billy, don't feel like a Lost geek! it's an excellent show - i love it so much, i've spoiled myself & know what happens in the first episode. but i don't care, i still can't wait!
and i've been pleasantly surprised by Rome. it's really filled in the gap left on HBO since Deadwood & Entourage are done. i don't know if it's supposed to be funny, but i haven't seen an episode yet that hasn't made me laugh out loud at some point. is that bad?
Posted by: linda at September 20, 2005 04:07 PM
oh, and here's hoping that your current musical endeavor includes at least one other person named billy! =)
please?
Posted by: linda at September 20, 2005 04:08 PM
Billy, are you on holiday from your blog?
Posted by: ylais at September 20, 2005 05:49 PM
lisa, maybe billy's on holiday from US!
Posted by: linda at September 20, 2005 05:54 PM
Linda......boo hoo hooo hoooo waahaaaahaahahhahahhh....
Billy, I hope everything is ok.
Posted by: ylais at September 20, 2005 08:53 PM
Maybe Billy's just busy...
Posted by: Simon at September 20, 2005 10:16 PM
Well JD won. I have to say yay!!! cuz I live next door in NB to where he's from, NS. But when I did see him sing with INXS last night it was a good fit. I was surprised Mig didn't make it to the final 2 though. Doesn't matter, I think most of them will do well. This will only help their careers.
Posted by: tina at September 21, 2005 05:03 AM