Junior Maxwell

la bella vita (My Beautiful Life)

2010-02-02T11:27:00.002Z

All I want to do is tell you so many things... How can you be so blind?

Road Trip =D

2010-01-27T21:54:00.002Z

Well, currently in the car with Christian and we have been driving now for about 4 hours and enjoying our little 2 man rave!

2 more hours to go then a further 4 hours on a ferry =)

xxx

Soft Toy Emergency!

2010-01-27T10:57:00.001Z

I love this song so much. So catchy!

Why are all the desirable things in life either illegal, expensive , fattening or married to someone else?

2010-01-27T07:24:00.001Z

Eugh.

Isle of Man!

2010-01-27T06:36:00.001Z

Okay today I'm off to the Isle of Man today with Christian to see his family and friends, should be a fun road trip :)

Just hope I dont get stoned to death by all the homophobes =P

- J xx

Re-cap

2010-01-26T03:19:00.000Z

Okay, so, I am in Brighton, everything is going good, I have a great family of friends who I love and I adore

<3 Christian and Holly, I swear they are the best thing that ever happened to me.

I tell you a little about them.

Holly. Love her. A female version of me and definitely one of a kind, the most down to earth girl I have probably ever met. She has done so much for me and we remain very close to this day. :)

Christian. Loves him (a lot but will get to that later!) Probably my best friend and definitely a very special friend. Recently over the last few months we have been getting pretty close, I suppose I have allowed myself to get a little closer to him than I should have, but ya gonna do!

I am currently living with a couple of housemates in central Brigton and I finally feel my awful financial situation has been killed (thank fuck).

Anyways I know its not a long re cap but I really just cant be arsed jotting down everything I have been doing for the last year because there really is just too much to tell!

Sorry!

2010-01-26T03:18:00.000Z

I know its been months! I have just been way too busy to be pissing about on a blog just to entertain people I don't even know but hey ho, I am just going to write for me from now on :)

Random Stuff!

2009-06-02T18:41:00.000+01:00

Well... I have been in living in Brighton for a little while now and I love, love, love it! It is so much better than any other place I have lived before, especially Manchester. Manchester is so cliquey, and everyone in Manchester has to always be in a certain group. Where as in Brighton, everybody knows everybody, everybody is a crazy and everyone loves each other! It's pretty incredible.

Recently I have been spending quite a bit of time with some friends of mine who live on a boat on the marina and fuck has it been a crazy couple of weeks! I ain't going into no detail cause got better things to do with my time than piss about with some blog but its been really great.

I still love London but nowhere beats the people of Brighton.

Although as much as I would like to keep writing as if everything is all good and well, I recently had some bad news regarding my health, and no, its not HIV. If what I have spreads I will go into more detail about what it is exactly that I have. Right now though I'm not actually thinking about it until I go back to the hospital next week when then I will know a lot more.

Aside from that, life is good!

Here are a few random pics from my experience in Brighton...

3 Months Later!

2009-05-10T13:21:00.000+01:00

Well, this is the longest I have left my blog standing without any posts whatsoever. I have had probably the busiest 3 months of my life and FUCK have they been crazy! London was a blast! I was living in Piccadilly Circus for a little while and I took a shine to Brighton after visiting an old friend from Manchester. I kind of fell in love with Brighton and then decided to re locate... again! My time in London though was very good indeed. Of course I had been to London many times previous to my move in February but there were so many things about London I had not seen. I am glad I made the most out of London and even though I could have stayed in London, I decided to go to Brighton.

One thing occured to me not so long ago, and that was, im not going to be young forever! So I guess I just want to make the most out of my youth and see as much as possible. This summer I plan on visiting Australia with my good friend Holly and plans to visit San Francisco at the end of June look very hopeful.

I also have to mention my book. For me, I have decided to carry on working on it so I have truly made the effort, it will all be worth it in the end! Also I would like to write about the life I am living at the moment, so im not so sure when my book will come to an end.

Will promise I will be updating more often again

Love you all!

J xxxxxxxxx

Senses Fail

2009-02-14T21:35:00.000Z

I was right! The underground hardcore screamo bands are turning back to their old ways. When I was 15 I used to listen to a band called Senses Fail when they released their first EP. After the EP was released I didnt really know many people who liked it, shortly afterwards they released their first album. I was not a fan of their album apart from a few good-ish tracks. Now, 5 years later with their new album, they have now released a track called Family Tradition which reminded me very much of their first EP. I am also glad to see that Senses Fail now have made it on to the mainstream and have the recognition they finally deserve.

I love this song, please listen...

J xx

Building

2009-02-13T22:18:00.000Z

Another new favourite songs... Like to see the old hardcore bands are going back to the way they used to be!

London is under way!

2009-02-13T18:30:00.000Z

Well 2 days to go and I will be returning to England, however I will now be re locating to London. I will be moving in with my friend, Ozzi, who has to be a fucking saint to take on somebody with as many faults as me! Ozzi, if you're reading, you're a fucking angel! I am very looking forward to re locating to London and it is a city I have visited in the past. The first time I visited this city was my runaway to London when I was 15, since then I have visited the place many times and I do love London as a place and after spending almost a year in Gran Canaria, I am finally happy to say that I think London will now be my new home. I will be staying with Ozzi on a temporary basis up till the end of March and then I plan to move in with somebody else soon after, you know who you are!

I am very excited now and I am counting every second...

Gran Canaria has been fun, but just you wait till I get to London!

Much Love
J x

The Ground Folds

2009-02-09T21:27:00.000Z

I have just been going through YouTube and I have found one of the songs I used to listen and relate to when I was 15 years old. The song is by a band called Senses Fail, its a very pretty song but, this song in particular was one of the songs that I actually inspired me to start playing acoustic guitar.

I hope you like it, in my opinion, the song is beautiful...

Turning 20 in 20 days!

2009-02-08T19:39:00.000Z

On the 1st of March I will actually be 20

I still feel like a kid!

Clock is ticking >(

J xx

The Before and After Junior Maxwell

2009-02-08T19:27:00.000Z

Okay... Well as most of you know back in early 2008 I had a lot of time to myself and I started writing a book about where I have been, what I have seen, what I have done and where I plan to go. The book is has its happy moments and it has sad moments too. It also has has very humurous moments too. It is not only about me either, it is also about the people I have met and the people I have socialised around with. At first, I started writing the book because I had nothing to do and it was more of like a diary. I showed a couple of close friends and they wanted me to take it further and turn it in to a full length book, not only about my present, but about my past and where I plan to go. It is more of a story which explores motherhood and sexuality. I write how I endorse a life of freedom with consequences and living on the edge. I am also writing it to influence other people in to leading a better way of life, I am hoping people will read this with an open mind and truly understand the nature of the way I have lived within the past 20 years.

As I am now moving to London, I plan on making the finishing touches once I am there and I will publish each chapter on here once every week as I carry on trying to improve my book so I can start contacting publishers based in London. Once a week, I will put out a chapter on my blog so people can freely give me some feeback on what I have wrote, positive or negative. Criticism is also appreciated if you can please tell me how I can improve my peice before I start sending it off to pushlishers.

Expect the first chapter on here very soon!

Watch this space

Much Love

J xx

Michael Part 2

2009-02-07T19:18:00.000Z

Well... Things didnt exactly go according to plan =(

Basically, I got fired from Pub Nestor in early January due to lack of tourism. I was sad but I kind of got my hopes up too because now I would actually have an excuse to go over to Ireland and try and make it work with the boy I wanted to be with. I NEVER fall head over heels for anyone, ever and because I did with this guy I knew I had to do something about it. I didn't wanna fuck about and because I had already devoloped such strong feelings for him in such a short space of time I knew it was time I took action, and I did. The only problem was, when I got fired I was left on my feet and I had no money (at all) and I decided to result in to what I used to do for a living in Manchester, escorting. It was something I felt I had to do at the time, in order to survive and maintain on the island until Michael arrived in Gran Canaria, as planned anyway from the 3rd of February to the 10th of February. Since Michael left the island in November I was (literally) counting down the days until he would get here. I couldn't wait. I was so excited and so happy to know that I would be seeing him again but I obviously didn't take things into account when he told me we should save ourselves for when we met again on a conversation over the phone in December.

I felt incredibly guilty after what I did, in fact I dont think I have ever felt so guilty in all my life and I have to say, in the past, I have done a lot of bad stuff which I feel very bad about, but this in particular, there was no feeling like it and I knew from when I did it I would have to tell him in order for there to be a chance with him. Honesty is everything and goes a long way, although unfortunately for me it took me to the end of the road with Michael and my plans now to move to Ireland are over.

After having a very drunk conversation with him this week after a night out he told me that he had slept with his ex boyfriend, I felt like I had just swallowed my insides. We had the conversation in his temporary accomodation and when he did tell me I had to run upstairs and throw up. I felt so guilty about what I had done and the fact he did something similiar I felt twice as worse. I was so upset he slept with his ex boyfriend and I was even more upset I had sex (not full sex) with somebody else for money. Michael told me he felt guilty about what he did and I knew that it was definately time to tell him about my encounter with another man. I tried to explain to him why I did it, even though I knew I was completely in the wrong, I wanted him to understand why I did it.

I had already told Michael I used to escort and I wanted to, so he knew what I used to be and the whole point in me telling Michael I used to escort was so he would know I wasn't the person I used to be in Manchester. However when I told him I had to result in to doing it recently I guess he saw things a little differently, and I cant blame him for that. I think because I slept with someone and so did he, I was hoping we could call it quits and hope that we could start a fresh. We never really started before anyway, we met each other, really like each other and we didnt want each other to go with anybody else.

Michael raised a good point when we went for a drink the other the day and this should be the fun period. When you first get in to a relationship with somebody then you are supposed to have fun at first and deal with all the shit later on. The fact I met him, decided he was the one and then he went home wasn't good, for either of us. We didn't see each other for 3 months and we should of been having fun then before we started anything. I thought if I moved to Ireland then I could of made it work with him, I was determined to make it work for hiim. During that 3 month period I was constantly thinking about him, constantly talking to him and developing more feelings for him. I fell head first and because of what I did I ruined everything. Can it be resolved? I tried to, I tried to make him see that I would really care for him and make him happy but I don't think I tried enough. I should of tried harder. He was definately worth it. He is in fact, still here on the island but I think it is too late, but something tells me that I am going to end up in Ireland anyway. Why? I actually don't know.

I head off to London now next week. I don't know what awaits for me there but hopefully it is good.

Maybe in the future, I will actually have a future with Michael. I guess time will tell.

I feel aweful.

Much Love
- J xx

(Sorry to any reader if I have put you on a downer!)

6 days to go =)

2009-02-04T10:57:00.000Z

Michael arrived last night =) I was shitting myself because Dublin airport was closed the night before due to bad weather, however he made it here in the end. Now I only got 6 days left until I move to Belfast, cant fucking wait!

Everything is really looking up now

- J x

Sticky and Sweet AGAIN!

2009-02-04T10:51:00.000Z

Tickets went on sale this morning for Madonna's Sticky and Sweet (Part 2) Tour and I am going to see her (again) at Manchester in July... Cant wait!

See you there mother fuckers!

The last of Pub Nestor...

2009-01-12T17:48:00.000Z

Well its been a very eventful past few weeks and I have now decided to re-locate to Belfast in mid February. I have been working in Pub Nestor now since Maspalomas Pride last year and I have had a great time, I have made lots of friends and I have really enjoyed my experience in Gran Canaria.

I have never been to Belfast before, but I am going over there to create a new quiet life for me over there. I have been partying religiously now since I was 15 and I think now is the time to change and live, well, a more toned down life in Belfast. Well atleast for the moment anyway! Also, im going for my irish man too, he's definately a keeper, and a really decent guy so I am going to try and make it work with him too. I saw this coming anyway, and I also went to see a medium who predicted a move to Ireland and had many other things to say including me possibly going to universtity in Belfast too.

I will really miss GC, but just you wait... Ill be back!´

J xx

(Last pics of me and some friends over the New Year in Pub Nestor)

Michael

2008-12-10T02:18:00.000Z

I am actually fuming I just spent like 30 mins of non stop typing and then I get disconnected so Im gonna have to write the fucker out again now!

So anyway it was one Friday and I was 2 hours late for work, which makes it worse was that I was opening up on the dayshift and which made it even more worse was that it was a Friday, the boat trip has been canceled and it was obviously very noticeable how late I was for work considering Kelvin had to open up for me. I was having a fit! I was panicing I was going to get the sack... Anyways I sent Kelvin home as it wasnt really busy, one table in particular were sat 3 Irish guys, who came across as really friendly to me and they kept offering me to join them for a drink, but I was walking on egg shells that day and I knew I couldnt afford to fuck up again. They were real nice though, one in particular came across as quite shy and didnt really say much to me, thats Michael. He had gorgeous eyes and a face of an angel, seriously! I say all this like its past tense but we still talk everyday and he is coming back to the island in February, but ill get to all that later...

A few days later it was Saturday (15th November) and he and his table were in the bar again and I was serving them for the majority of the night. They were drinking loads and at one point in the night I started to notice Michael look at me and then he started to flirt, which then sort of lead to "you wanna come back with me after work", at the time yeah i thought it was just one of those people who just wanted to have sex with me and then never call me again, I was used to it. I was close on giving up to finding someone like me, not sure why I guess I just felt like I wasnt compatible with anyone...
Half way through my shift Michael and his friends were about to walk out the bar until I pulled Michael aside to confirm him meeting me after work. He said he would and as I went to go back into the bar, I turned around and went to the front of the terrace to watch him walk into the crowd of people in the Yumbo square. I saw him run upto his friend and jump on his back, I was smiling, not directly at him, he couldnt even see me and as I walked back into the bar I knew from then on he wasnt just a one night stand...

He came to meet me after work, we were both pretty drunk, especially him! But the fact he remembered to meet me meant a lot to me, and obviously we went back to his place and did the you know what! I appreciated the cuddles more, it was more intimate.

The next night I met him for a drink and I wanted to spend the whole night with him although unfortunately I had already made plans to go out with my friend Gary.

We went on a shot crawl and had a really awesome time but I really wanted to be with Michael, it was his last night too. I told Michael earlier on in the night that if he wanted I could meet him at his place after I got rid of Gary and he said he would leave the gate open for me (that wasnt the case)

Anyways, me and Gary must of gone to about atleast 20 bars that night just going in each and everyone necking back shots of anything and everything.

After Gary was good and drunk I sort of left him so I could go and see my Irish man! I got to his complex and my luck his gate was locked so I had to break into the complex. I climbed over a metal fence and I ended up on the roof of about 5 bungalows, I jumped down atleast 3 of them and then I ended up in somebody elses terrace! It was pissing me off cause it took me ages to find Michaels apartment. Eventually I found it, and I just slept next to him, it was real nice.

Since then we have spoke to each other everyday and he is coming back in Feb too, cant wait! 53 days and counting

Miss you Michael xxxx

Im sorry!

2008-12-10T02:17:00.001Z

Hey kids just wanna say Im sorry I havnt updated my blog for like a month but I have been really really busy... I have had a really awesome month and a really hectic one too, Ill explain all in the following posts

Love Junior x

DONATE TO ERASE HATE!

2008-11-11T01:41:00.000Z

As it is coming up to worlds aids day and just passed the 10th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death I feel that I need to bring to your attention again that my hate crime campaign with the Matthew Shepard Foundation is still running and I with the Matthew Shepard Foundation would appreciate any volunteers or donations to Matthew Shepard Foundation in the fight to erase hate. All donations will be donated to 'The Matthew Shepard Foundation'. Please help and let's start a revolution. Lets make a difference, I can't do this on my own but together we can move mountains.

You can visit the page here: Junior's Hate Crime Campaign

Alternatively you can visit The Matthew Shepard Foundation

"Your voice is the most powerful tool in erasing hate"
- Judy Shepard (mother of Matthew Shepard)

Random Update

2008-11-05T16:22:00.000Z

A couple weeks ago my Mum decided that she is going to fly down and visit me in December as it is impossible for me to come home over Christmas, it is the busiest time of the year on the island and I am guessing the next time I will be in England will be February.

Everything on the island has been really good these past few weeks, I still love living with Matthew and working with him. Again I have met some pretty fierce people over the past few weeks and I have had a really good time, in and out of work.

This night was fucking awesome! Me and my friend paul decided to cover the whole of the Yumbo centre by going into each and every bar and having a shot, its the best way to freeload, seriously!

Here are just a few images from our antics on Monday night!

- J xxxx

Why do these people do this?

2008-11-05T16:05:00.000Z

I have recently discovered the website http://www.godhatesfags.com

Its based on a church called the Westboro Baptist Church also known as the WBC. A family called the 'Phelps' own the church and has just under around 100 members, most of which are family members. They are classed as America's most hated family for being possibly the most homophobic people in the country and for twisting religion. They picket celebrations such as Gay Pride in groups holding up huge banners which say things like 'AIDS CURES FAGS', 'THANK GOD FOR AIDS', 'THANK GOD FOR 9/11' 'AMERICA IS DOOMED'. They also picket funerals of dead soldiers and anybody else who has died an untimely death they automatically assume they have commited a sin and they will travel across the USA causing pain and so much hate.

Here are a few video's based on what they do in America...

This is my personal favourite...

- J xx

Fatherhood

2008-10-27T13:50:00.000Z

A long long time ago! (WHAT WAS I THINKING)

2008-10-13T18:16:00.000+01:00

My old best mate from Southport sent me some pics from 2004

New pics, new news (sorry I havnt been on the update!)

2008-10-13T18:00:00.000+01:00

This past month I have been really busy so I havnt had anytime to update my blog...
I have had an awesome time these past 4 weeks. I have moved into a really nice bungalow with my friend Matthew which I am really happy about. Its not on the Yumbo doorstep its a little out but it is very peaceful and relaxing, which to be fair is definately what I need! I spend enough time in the Yumbo working 6 days a week, sometimes 7 if I host the boat trip which is what I do once every 3 or 4 weeks.

I have seen quite a lot of my favourite regulars who I last saw when they were down for Maspalomas Pride in May. I have also met quite a lot of new people who I really get on with. I even got a huge bunch of 24 roses on my doorstep from one of them after they went home which was real nice, I've never been given flowers before!

This was my favorite day! After the boat trip was canceled we all got slashed at the bar, there was lot of dancing in the street and I started a konga!

Here are few pics of me at the bar

More random pics...

New pics

2008-09-12T16:54:00.000+01:00

End of the world due in 5 days?

2008-09-05T15:22:00.000+01:00

SCIENTISTS are trying to stop the most powerful experiment ever – saying the black holes it will create could destroy the world.

Dubbed by some the Doomsday test, it will be carried out next week in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located 300ft underground near the French-Swiss border.

The machine is 17 miles long and cost £4.4billion to create.

When its switch is pulled on September 10, this atom-smasher will become a virtual time machine, revealing what happened when the universe came into existence 14 billion years ago.

New particles of matter are expected to be discovered, new dimensions found beyond the four known, as scientists re-create conditions in the first BILLIONTHS of a second after the Big Bang.

Experts even predict that millions of tiny black holes will be produced — baby brothers of the monsters gobbling up dust and stars at the heart of the galaxies.

That is why boffins are now trying to stop the project with a last-ditch challenge in the courts.

They fear the LHC experimenters are tinkering with the unknown and putting mankind — and our whole planet — at risk.

The group responsible for the experiment, the European Nuclear Research Centre (CERN), says that these mini black holes will vanish as quickly as they are created.

But the anti-CERN brigade accuse the scientists of playing God, warning that no one can guarantee that the black holes will not survive, rapidly growing in size to suck the Earth out of existence in an instant.

But CERN, which includes several UK scientists, say their work is vital to unlock the secrets of matter that forms everything known in the universe.

In the experiment, atomic particles will be fired in opposite directions along the 17-mile long underground ring — the length of the Circle Line on the London Underground.

They will travel so fast that they make 11,245 trips around the tunnel every SECOND.

From the collisions, boffins expect to discover a fundamental bit of the atom, called the Higgs boson, that is expected to exist but which has never been seen.

Professor Otto Rossler, from the Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen in Germany, is one of the scientists mounting the legal challenge at the European Court of Human Rights against 20 countries which are funding the project.

He said: “It is quite plausible that these little black holes will survive and will grow and eat the planet from the inside out.”

A CERN spokesman said: “It will not be producing anything that does not already happen routinely in nature.”

Will we travel to infinity?

2008-09-01T15:40:00.000+01:00

Time will tell...

You know what I mean
- J x

Random Pic from the Cardiff gig...

2008-08-30T15:54:00.000+01:00

Me, my Mother and the Lewis waiting patiently for the gates to open at the Millenium Stadium =)

Pic from Manchester Pride

2008-08-29T15:08:00.000+01:00

Pride was awesome, I had a really good time and it was great to catch up with my old friends. Obviously I spent most of my time in Cruz which was great and it made me realise although I prefer living on here in Gran Canaria that I still do miss those mad nights I used to have in Cruz 101. The Friday night was the best night for me. I got chosen to be a backing dancer for the Urban Cookie Collective on stage which was a lot of fun. Cant wait to see you guys again in January!

Much Love
- J x

Raw, Sticky and Sweet!

2008-08-24T17:11:00.000+01:00

Well after hours of driving and hours of queing, which paid of because me and my Mother (yes, my Mother) got right to the front of the stage for M's Sticky and Sweet Tour opening night in Cardiff yesterday. It was absolutely amazing and I am not being biased when I say it was the best Madonna show I have ever seen... EVER! Its been a very expensive trip and I had to pay out 300 pounds for these tickets, however it was worth it because it got us right at the front and up close to the queen of the universe!

Almost There!

2008-08-17T16:29:00.000+01:00

Right Manchester Pride 2008 is back and this will be my FIFTH Manchester Pride! My first was in 2004 when I was 15 and barely on the scene and it was one of my best, hopefully this year will top that. However the only thing different about this one is that I wont be going to the full pride I will only be going on 1 or maybe 2 days out of the big weekend. I will be going with quite a few people this year, Amy (from Southport), Andy, Big Jon, Jon Cara, Chris Kemp (and co), Ian, and my Mum may make an appearence as tradition! It also looks like I will be going to Federation for Pride too which sounds like a real treat ;)

In the 6 days I am back I will be visiting Manchester, Southport (my home town), London and Cardiff all in the space of 1 week!

Looking forward to seeing Madonna in Cardiff which is going to be spectacular and I am guessing that will be my highlight of the week

Give it to me!

Much Love
- J xxxx

Happy 50th Birthday!

2008-08-17T16:27:00.000+01:00

Madge turned 50 yesterday! Happy fucking birthday see you at Cardiff!

Flights booked!

2008-08-14T17:14:00.000+01:00

I will be arriving in Manchester on the 18th of August however, the first half of the week I will be spending with my family. On the 25th I will be returning back to the island.

Cant wait to see everyone!

- J xx

Sticky and Sweet Tour Re-cap and first LQ pics of the set =)

2008-08-14T16:40:00.000+01:00

Madonna and her team are rehearsing right now (15.00 pm) at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. Our correspondent Paul, who works near the stadium can distinctly hear first two songs from the set list thundering from inside!

As reported by our friends of Madonna Online Brazil, the Queen Of Pop arrived today in Cardiff with all the band and tour dancers, plus her manager Guy Oseary, Arthur Fogel (from Live Nation), and "I Am Because We Are" director Nathan Rissman (a new documentary on the way?).

Hot ticket pass and golden circle tickets for Cardiff are being sent to UK purchasers right as we speak.

International purchasers will not receive their tickets home but on the day of the show they will have to meet with the Live Nation Experience representative to register arrival and receive the priority access instructions, golden circle ticket, wristband & commemorative laminate.

Merchandise gift and tour programme included in the Hot Ticket Package will be sent later at the order address.

Member of Madonna Tribe's forum 'waynieboy' has posted first LQ photos of Sticky & Sweet Tour stage and a short description of the stage.
He also reports that there are at least three screens on or above the stage, one is a circular screen in the center, and the side screens are huge.
Accordng to the security employee, there are two platforms that come out at each side of the stage. He also stated this was the biggest production he has seen at the stadium.

There is also a catwalk, but supposedly it isn't as big as on the Confessions Tour.

Sketches of the Sticky and Sweet costumes look outstanding!
Here are the final sketches:

GANGSTA PIMP AND ART DECO SECTION

The first references gangsta pimp and Art Deco with Givenchy costumes. This, it would seem, is Madonna’s current take on her longest-running fashion inspiration — the Dominatrix. “It’s a theme that runs throughout her career” Phillips says. “She’s not afraid of being hard.”

OLD SCHOOL SECTION

Remember when Madonna was dancing the night away in N.Y.C. clubs? Costume designer Arianne Phillips took inspiration from the Material Girl's early years in the city to create "nostalgic and fun" looks that "take Madonna back to her roots." Designer Jeremy Scott contributed '80s-inspired pieces with prints from the late artist Keith Haring, who was a close friend of Madonna's and would also have turned 50 this year. Madonna – who will Celebrate her 50th birthday on Aug. 16 – is even getting custom sneakers with Haring's art on them.

GIPSY SECTION

One of the show's four parts has a gypsy inspiration. Phillips tells PEOPLE that "Madonna is a big fan of gypsy culture and music." Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci created this look for the singer – one of several costumes he designed for the tour. Phillips emphasizes Madonna's long-standing commitment to working with new designers: "[Madonna] always has these fashion collaborations, and it's my responsibility to make sure that it's part of the story, she says. "People look forward to finding out who she is collaborating with and what designers are working on the costumes."

Another costume from the gypsy segment is this Givenchy cloak. Phillips describes the overall inspiration for the tour as "Joan of Arc meets sexy robot," to draw on her "confrontational quality as a performer."

FUTURISTIC RAVE SECTION

Finally, there’s a futuristic rave section with lots of Japanese influences.

Intro/Candy Shop
The show opener, Candy Shop, has now a longer intro compared to the promo tour version. A musical intro a la Drowned World Tour, sounding very cinematic, like the opening titles of a blockbuster movie, starting with the 4 minutes' "tick tock" with bits and pieces of songs from Hard Candy (4 Minutes, Give It 2 Me, Beat Goes On) that we will be hearing later in the show fades into the "C-A-N-D-Y" intro from the promo tour.

Beat Goes On
A standard album version of the song beginning after the Pharrel rap at the end of Candy Shop. Pharrel and Kanye West are doing their thing on video as well.

Human Nature
Britney will appear on video while Madonna sings the song on stage with her guitar. The idea of the Mash Up with Gimme More has been scrapped but Britney's new signature phrase "It's Britney Bitch" is included once at the end of the song.

Vogue
Played on a new instrumental track based on her 2008 hit 4 Minutes, this version of Vogue also includes a music sample of Nelly Furtado/Timbaland's Give It To Me during the whole song. An amazing re-invention!

Video Interlude - Die Another Day
The first video interlude, a fast paced and speeded up version of the James Bond theme Die Another Day, features exclusive new footage of Madonna as a boxer, from the brand new photoshoot by Tom Munro for the Tour Book.

Into The Groove
Into The Groove, that contains a small sample of Madonna's Jump, sees Madonna jumping rope and doing a little bit of pole dancing. The song is delivered using musical parts of the dance hit "Toop Toop" by Cassius.

Heartbeat
A nice album version of this great new song by Madonna and Pharrel.

Borderline
The most vintage song in the show has been totally recreated and turned into a rocky/ska version. Great rock guitars for the most surprising re-invention!

She's Not Me
As almost all Hard Candy song this one too is presented in it's album version incarnation. At one time Madonna reportedly shouts the phrase "I Know I Can Do It Better" in a similar way she did with "Do you think I'm satisfied" in RIT's American Life.

Music
Known as the Fedde Le Grande mix, the Sticky & Sweet tour version of Music starts with a sample of Last Night A DeeJay Saved My Life by Indeep.

Video Interlude - Rain/Here Comes The Rain Again
The third video interludes mashes up bit's of Madonna's Rain with Eurythmics' Here Comes The Rain Again, using Eurythmics' music track.

Devil Wouldn't Recognize You
Originally supposed to play piano herself on this one, now Madonna appears on stage on top of it. The song is the album version.

Spanish Lesson
Album version here too but nicely extended near the end, with the use of Spanish tap dancing and a little hint to Mariachi music thrown in there as well.

Miles Away
The great ballad version with guitar we already saw at the promo tour.

La Isla Bonita/Lela Pala Tute
The Live Earth version of La Isla Bonita is being presented on the new tour. Mixed with Romani song Lele Pala Tute and some great fun on stage. Gogol Bordello will make some special appearances on some of the tour dates.

Doli Doli
It's a live interlude not sung by Madonna and it's a Romani/Gyspyy folk song

You Must Love Me
Madonna is back on stage to close the section with a fierce rendition of the Accademy Award winning song "You Must Love Me" by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tzigani/Gypsy violins and accordeon make of this song an unforgettable and emotional moment of the show.

Video Interlude - Get Stupid
Third interlude a la "Sorry" in "Confession Tour". It's about saving our planet and saving it NOW. It uses parts of various songs from Hard Candy. A vocoded "Who Is The Master and Who Is The Slave" (From Voices), "Get Stupid" (From Give It 2 Me), "The Time Is Now" and "You don't have the luxury of time" (from Beat Goes On) and the "Tick Tock" from "4 Minutes".

4 Minutes
A great version very similar to the promo tour.

Like A Prayer
The song, that replaces Impressive Instant is another Mash Up, delivered using musical parts of the 1992 dance hit by Felix "Don't You Want Me".

Ray Of Light
Very similar to the Confessions Tour version with Madonna playing her rock guitar!

Hung Up
The Rock Version you heard at the promo tour has been confirmed for this tour as well.

Give It 2 Me
Performed on a music track slightly different from the album version, but it's not one of the remixes. It has an extended ending on which fans are invited to shout: Give It 2 Me!

Sources:
Madge-Tribe.blogspot.com
Madonnatribe.com
People.com

Do they not have anything better to do?!

2008-08-10T17:55:00.000+01:00

This is getting pathetic now. Trying to scare me are you? Well you havnt succeeded and if you are sticking to these promises and you do intend to do something, or revolve your whole Pride around searching for me and starting something, then go ahead, because if you have got some shitty plan in mind for me, I already have evidence above that shows that all 3 of you have been sending me these ridiculous messages and I really wont hesitate to get the police involved if this carries on! For fuck sake, all of you move on! I HAVE!

And note aswell that if I show Jon these messages and he thinks you lot are going to start something in his club you wont be going to Cruz. However I cant be arsed wasting my time.

I am going to say this and I am going to say this for the very last time. I would of said it on the phone to you lot the other night.

Goodbye! I have tried to be nice, I have tried to be reasonable and I give up now.

New pics

2008-08-09T14:31:00.000+01:00

Random Update

2008-08-07T20:26:00.000+01:00

Again, sorry I havn't really been updating this much I have just been very busy with work sinces I have been doing quite a few day shifts as well as night shifts.

Its very fucking hot at the moment and apparently its going to get hotter! I have noticed a vast improvement with my bar work, cocktail work and terrace work. I think I will be in bar work for quite a long time, I have a lot to learn and I cant wait to learn more =D

This past month I have also made a lot of friends especially. I wont deny I have been partying quite a bit but again nowhere near as much as I did in Manchester which is good.

I am adjusting quite well to the island but there are still times where I sit and think I cant believe where I am! I love it though and if I was to ever to leave the island I wouldnt go back to the UK. I would most probably explore as much as I can and see as much of the world as I can.

I live and love a completely new life to what I was leading in Manchester. Yes I have partied a fair amount but I have also had a lot of time to myself and I have gotten to know myself a lot, I dont feel lost anymore like how I was in Manchester.

I will still be going back to the UK in August for a week and I will still be going to Manchester Pride despite the threats I have been recieving from some of my old friends which I have chosen to ignore and if it goes any further I will be contacting the police and leave it to them to sort out because I cant be arsed with this shit anymore! I have moved on, why cant they? I dont hate or dislike them, I just have no feelings for them anymore. Obviously they do and I dont know why they are wasting their time threatening me, I just think it's a bit silly.

Anyways tonight I am going to a show so I'll keep you people on the update later

Much Love

J xx

Sticky and Sweet Tour FINAL set list!

2008-08-07T20:21:00.000+01:00

And here's our latest update on the Sticky & Sweet track list. We heard that the list of songs that we report below is basically the FINAL one and it includes video and live interludes. But before going into it, here are some exclusive tidbits on what we will be seeing and hearing during this great show!

The show features four main section. The show opener, Candy Shop, has now a longer intro compared to the promo tour version. A musical intro a la Drowned World Tour, with bits and pieces of song form Hard Candy that we will be hearing later in the show fades into the "C-A-N-D-Y" intro from the promo tour.

The clock ticking theme from 4 minutes can be heard several times during the show. In the show intro, in Vogue and in the "Get Stupid" interlude, which reminds of the Confessions Tour's Sorry Video interlude. In Get Stupid there are samples of Give It 2 Me, 4 Minutes and Beat Goes On and it's about our chance to save our planet from the various damages we created.

The use of music samples is very big on this tour. Many of the classic hits are musically re-arranged as mash-ups and the songs are sung on musical tracks heavely sample-ing other dance songs. Like A Prayer, for example, which, as previously reported by M-Tribe, has entered the set list is now replacing Impressive Instant and it's delivered using musical parts of the 1992 dance hit by Felix "Don't You Want Me".

Into The Groove, that contains a small sample of Madonna's Jump, is also delivered using musical parts of another dance song "Toop Toop" by Cassius, while Borderline is a great "rocky/ska" re-invention of the classic 1983 ballad.

The first video interlude, a fast and speeded up version of the James Bond theme Die Another Day, features exclusive new footage of Madonna as a boxeur, from the brand new photoshoot by Tom Munro for the Tour Book.

The second video interlude mashes up Madonna's Rain with the Eurythmics' Here Comes The Rain Again, using their original version and leading to Devil Wouldn't Recognize You. Originally supposed to play the piano herself on this song, Madonna will now be placed on the piano, reminessing a bit the Sooner Or Later performance from Blond Ambition.

Sticky & Sweet Set List

Intro/Candy Shop
Beat Goes On
Human Nature
Vogue

Video Interlude - Die Another Day
Into The Groove
Heartbeat
Borderline
She's Not Me
Music

Video Interlude - Rain/Here Comes The Rain Again
Devil Wouldn't Recognize You
Spanish Lesson
Miles Away
La Isla Bonita/Lela Pala Tute
Doli Doli (Live interlude - Romanian folk song)
You Must Love Me

Video Interlude - Get Stupid (About saving the planet)
4 Minutes
Like A Prayer
Ray Of Light
Hung Up
Give It 2 Me (Finale)

Source: MadonnaTribe

More pics

2008-07-29T16:40:00.000+01:00

I have had such a good week, I havnt really been out properly for a while and this week was a big one, had such a fun time!

Gold Hot Pants!

2008-07-23T16:02:00.001+01:00

More new pics!

2008-07-21T17:25:00.000+01:00

Random Update

2008-07-21T14:37:00.000+01:00

I know I havn't posted on here for a while but here is just a handful of things I have been getting up to lately...

Well to start with I have just moved into my new house which is practically on the Yumbo doorstep, its real nice and I have a pool too. I now live with Callum who reminds me of how I used to be so he is now my little project! At work we have just brought in hot pants for us to wear because it is way too hot now to be wearing what we usually wear. It's good fun though and I really enjoy it. In fact this is probably the only job I have ever enjoyed doing. I get on really well with my work mates, we are very close and we are like a little family.

I have also learned that this island is very similar to Manchester in the sense of it being incredibly bitchy! However I lived and learned all about that for 5 years so I think I can handle it!

I also had a wake up call the other day and realised that in 8 months time I will be 20! I wont be a teenager anymore! How depressing =(

I will be returning to Manchester next month for Manchester Pride and Madonna which hopefully Britney and Justin will be supporting so it will be quite a show and I can't wait!

Really looking forward to seeing all you lovely people again back in the UK and one person in particular, you know who you are! ;)

Hope everyone is well
All my love

- J xxx

More new pics...

2008-07-15T13:18:00.000+01:00

New pics

2008-07-15T12:16:00.001+01:00

Current status of the Sticky and Sweet Tour set list!

2008-07-10T19:33:00.000+01:00

This is the current set list:
Candy Shop
Beat Goes On
Human Nature
Vogue

Video Interlude
Into The Groove
Heartbeat
Borderline
She's Not Me
Music

Video Interlude
Devil Wouldn't Recognize You
Spanish Lesson
Miles Away
La Isla Bonita
You Must Love Me

Video Interlude
4 Minutes
Impressive Instant
Ray Of Light
Hung Up
Give It 2 Me

Still missing:
* one folk song peformed by M
* three video interludes (one from Erotica (a song that has been a single, but never performed on a tour (Bad Girl)), one from American Life and one from Hard Candy)

Claire's reply...

2008-07-09T16:39:00.000+01:00

To be honest I didnt expect a response but to be fair everybody is entitled to their say so here is Claire's...

I wasn't going to reply to this because all I could think was how pathetic, but am not going to go away without putting you straight on a few things.

I have my best mate who lives about 100 miles away and I don't speak to her everyday probably only a couple times a month. I know that Lisa is the same with some of her mates, who live down the road, now you are thousands of miles away, and you were calling nearly everyday, to discuss one thing and one thing only Madonna!!!
Now I tried to drop a couple of hints to you that this was only reason you were phoning and you didn't take them, so I stopped answering your calls because of this, also the cost was ridiculous, my phone bill was over £100 last month because of these calls which is ridiculous considering we didn't speak for long on any of the occasions.

I am happy that you have found a life that you are happy with, go for it I think its great and when you are back in the UK I am sure we will have plenty to catch up on and will stay in touch but I have my life which is very busy and you have your so go and live it stop phoning me all the time. Your right I kinda cant be bothered unless you've actually got something to say. Shall I go into the 6.30am!! phone call and messages telling us its an emergency which surprise surprise it wasn't you were pissed no doubt! Ever heard the story of the boy who cried wolf, if you haven't I suggest you do!!!

Let me make it clear we have NOT abandoned you but our lives don't run into one another like they used to and things change thats what life is about! And you are right I did tell you if the other persons in a friendship aren't making an effort just stop it isn't worth however the friend I was talking about was my so called best mate who was like that since I moved to Manchester so just of a year! How long have you been gone Junior? Put it in perspective.

When you said you needed that money to be honest I didn't believe it was important I thought you probably wanted to go out and get fucked lets face it thats what it is normally about, but Lisa simply hasn't had time to send it to you. Don't worry though she is going to because we are certainly not theives and will not be keeping your money, unlike some of your so called friends!! Your stuff is safe and I am perfectly happy to keep hold it until you are ready to have it back.

We did give you lectures about money, because lets face it you were SHIT with it, do you blame me for not thinking you are going to waste this money and then phone us in a months time, screwed up and needing rescuing once again, with which you need money which will never get paid back.

This response is not bitchy, or nasty either, I take what your saying and I feel I have been honest with you I know Lisa agrees with most of what I have written. Lisa will be in touch to arrange your money.

I am sorry that you have come to the conclusions you have but hey its your choice completely and you are entitled to your opinion I WILL NOT slate you for it, however I will say think about what you have just done, I don't think it will hit home until you are next in trouble.

Goodbye and good luck I wish every dream and success you may have in life x

Madonna REAL SET LIST SPOILER!

2008-07-05T17:37:00.000+01:00

Ok here we go!! Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour opens with Candy Shop (very similar to the promo tour version) followed by a version of Beat Goes On very similar to the album version. Both Pharrell Williams and Kanye West will appear on video during the song. The third song in the setlist is the first GREAT surprise. It's the one and only Human Nature, from Bedtime Stories (and we'll not be sorry!!). The song will be presented in an original and UNIQUE way, but that's a surprise we don't want to spoil for the moment. We're sure the inclusion of this song will make lots of people very happy.

Section two of the show includes Into The Groove, a great number where she will be jumping rope with a little sample of the song "Jump" thrown in as well, followed by Heartbeat. The Fedde Le Grande version of Music, (just like the promo tour version) and She's Not Me follow.

The following section will opens with the song Devil Would Recognize You, Madonna will sing it live and play the piano onstage HERSELF for the very first time! After that we go into Miles Away, just like the promo tour, and a joyful version Spanish Lesson. Her great classic from True Blue arrives next: It's La Isla Bonita that will be presented in its "Live Earth incarnation", the Lela Pala Tute version!!! This third section is closed by one of the songs by Madonna that won an Oscar. It's the touching "You Must Love Me", the beautiful ballad from Evita, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Loydd Webber especially for Madonna in the film. This version is more or less very similar to its original form.

The closing section of the tour includes the promo tour version of 4 Minutes followed by one of the greatest surprises fans will adore: Impressive Instant from the "Music" album!! Ray of Light follows. It's basically the album version with some changes in the middle. The promo tour version of Hung Up is next. The tour closes with the latest single from Hard Candy, Give It 2 Me

But that's not all folks! Madonna is also doing a great classic for her first album and she's doing it for the first time since the Virgin Tour. It's "Borderline" that will be presented like it has never been heard before and don't forget to look out for the great tour videos that will be directed by Steven Klein, as previously reported by MadonnaTribe!!

Britney Spears to join Madonna tour!

2008-07-05T17:29:00.001+01:00

I am laughing so hard right now at one particular person, you know who you are. Isnt that ironic *****?

Britney Spears is indeed shooting a video with Madonna for a backdrop video for the new version of Human Nature for Madonna's new tour. Robyn has been confirmed to support for most european dates apart from Madonna's opening show in Cardiff which is the one I will be attending with my Mum, trying my hardest not to throw it in your face but we will be right at the front with our golden circle tickets.

It looks like Brit will be supporting Madonna on special dates, one probably being the opening show in Cardiff.

Here is the full post...

CONFIRMED BY M TRIBE

Singer Britney Spears has indeed been asked to shoot a video for Madonna's new tour and it's not going to be a video interlude, but a video used while Madonna is singing on stage.

The video is for the exciting new live version of Human Nature, that as previously revealed by MadonnaTribe it's the third song on the Sticky & Sweet tour setlist.

The video will be directed by the one and only Steven Klein, that as previously reported here, will take care of two brand videos for the show, one for an oldie (this one) and one for a new track off Hard Candy.

The original idea behind Human Nature 2008 was to give out an updated version of the song by showing the artists, mainly troubled young Hollywood stars, that are being treated as "bitches" by the world press and media, in a similar way they did with Madonna back in 1992 when she the main target of such media attentions.

But Britney is now the main star of the screen video, and while musically Human Nature 2008 originally contained spoken samples of Gimme More, now the concept has been expanded even more with samples of the track, making it longer and cooler and it can easily be described as a sort Human Nature/Gimme More mash up!

Source: MadonnaTribe

ORIGINAL POST

Madonna has asked troubled Britney Spears to join her on tour — and pals hope she will give guidance to the young star. The Queen Of Pop, 49, is set to record a video with Britney, 26, in New York tomorrow.

The footage will be broadcast on huge screens as part of Madge's Sticky and Sweet tour, which kicks off on August 23. Madonna has also invited Britney to appear in person on some of the world tour dates. A source close to Britney revealed: “They are recording a video together on Sunday that will provide the backdrop for part of Madonna’s show. And they are talking about Britney taking the stage on a few of the dates too. There’s no doubt that her and Britney together will spell fireworks again."

“It’s hoped that Madonna can help Britney get back to her old self. Appearing with Madonna would really kickstart her career again. She’s been there and done it so could provide some great guidance.” Britney and Madonna stunned fans at the MTV Music Awards in 2003 by sharing a passionate kiss. The source added: “If anyone can mastermind a Britney comeback, it’s Madonna. “Lots of people will be hoping there’s a repeat of the kissing incident a few years ago.”

Madonna’s new tour to support album Hard Candy promises to be her sexiest yet. She will turn 50 a week before it kicks off in Cardiff — but still plans to shock fans with a controversial stage show. The singer will even pretend to be mummified as part of a routine.

From an article by Pete Samson

Madonna has asked troubled Britney Spears to join her on tour — and pals hope she will give guidance to the young star. The Queen Of Pop, 49, is set to record a video with Britney, 26, in New York tomorrow.

The footage will be broadcast on huge screens as part of Madge's Sticky and Sweet tour, which kicks off on August 23. Madonna has also invited Britney to appear in person on some of the world tour dates. A source close to Britney revealed: “They are recording a video together on Sunday that will provide the backdrop for part of Madonna’s show. And they are talking about Britney taking the stage on a few of the dates too. There’s no doubt that her and Britney together will spell fireworks again."

“It’s hoped that Madonna can help Britney get back to her old self. Appearing with Madonna would really kickstart her career again. She’s been there and done it so could provide some great guidance.” Britney and Madonna stunned fans at the MTV Music Awards in 2003 by sharing a passionate kiss. The source added: “If anyone can mastermind a Britney comeback, it’s Madonna. “Lots of people will be hoping there’s a repeat of the kissing incident a few years ago.”

Madonna’s new tour to support album Hard Candy promises to be her sexiest yet. She will turn 50 a week before it kicks off in Cardiff — but still plans to shock fans with a controversial stage show. The singer will even pretend to be mummified as part of a routine.

From an article by Pete Samson

Take a bow...

2008-06-30T07:15:00.001+01:00

New favorite song :)

Watch This!!

2008-06-25T05:52:00.001+01:00

This is a holiday video made from my southern friends and you will find me somewhere in the middle

Jazz is moving up!!

2008-06-24T05:46:00.000+01:00

One of my very close friends who I havn't seen for ages will be joining me in Gran Canaria... to live! She will be returning with me in August and we are gonna live it up large just like the old days!

Well done babes!

Picture: Canal St - Summer 2006

Past friends...

2008-06-20T05:31:00.001+01:00

This was is the letter I have just sent to Claire and Lisa but is also a message for anybody else this may apply to.

Hello, This message has been saved for quite some time as I have been recently feeling I may need to send you this in the near future.

Before I start this message I would like to point out that this is not a bitchy, nasty or horrible message with the intent to upset either of you. This message is based around a decision I have made and an explanation to why I am doing this. Every word I write hurts me to the extreme because I classed you both as two of my closest friends, however both of your words of wisdom do not speak for your actions as a friend. I thought if I could trust any of my friends it would be you two. I thought out of anybody I knew I thought you two would know what it would be like to be fucked over by your closest friends. You both know I worshiped the ground you both walked on and I followed every step you told me to take. Now, I am taking my own steps and following my own instincts instead of following somebody else's.

I have indeed made a new life and a new path for myself and instead of my friends being happy for me they have all simply abandoned me and I am glad they (you) have because now I know who my real friends are . If my friends were true friends they never would of turned their back on me because I built a different life for myself.

I have come to the unfortunate decision to end our 'special' friendship we had on my own terms and only on my own terms. These past few months have been the happiest and the saddest times of my life, however I have learned a hell of a lot about friendship, respect and any other aspect of a close relationship.

I know that the real reason Damon and Ricky are not my friends is simply because they expected me to leave them because I was moving abroad, honestly, a part of me expected that too, but I didn't. I still called them every single day but I never heard anything from them. They have now come up with stupid excuses not to be my friends when only really they were looking for any excuse to end their friendship with me because it would simply be 'too much effort' to stay in contact with me. Wasn't it Claire that once told me that their is no point in continuing a relationship if the other person is not to put as much effort into it as you are? Indeed. You both have given me great advice in the past, the only advice I give to you is, "take your own advice".

I have called you both day after day and the fact that both of you never answer your phone to me says an awful lot about how much we care about each other. I never meant for our friendship to end this way but it may as well just be confirmed by one of us to avoid any trouble or confusion.

About the money you owe me, keep it, because there is so much more to life than money, even when you need you need it the most, just like I did. Everything does happen for a reason and I believe that something so stupid and small has shown me the real picture for what it is. You were the type of friends I would of never put a price tag on so if I really am only worth a few hundred quid then it will be the best money I have ever practically give away. You also carry the rest of my possessions and it would be most appreciated if you could return them to me or let somebody else collect them, however, I feel as if I don't know both of you anymore so I am not sure what you will do with them, so right now I expect the worse but I am hoping for the best.

You both gave me lecture after lecture about money, the value of money and also about the money I was receiving from Tony. Do I have to say anymore?

I admit I still love you both as friends and I do still think you are both amazing people and have been amazing friends to me in the past which is why I am so confused that you two out of everybody could do this to me and just forget about me.

I don't expect any kind of response from any of you because if anyone was good at admitting they were in the wrong, it was me, and I am sorry to say that I really don't expect the same from both of you.

My feelings right now towards both of you do not include, hate or dislike, just complete devastation and sadness. I will not waste my time bitching about any of you to other people or making a big deal out of this because life is simply too short. You have both given me some great times which I thank you for and I really do hope that all your friendships do not end like this one has.

I wish you two the best of luck in the future and I am deeply upset it has come to this

All my love

Junior xx

P.s - this is an open letter to anybody else this may apply to.

More pics from last week

2008-06-18T04:27:00.001+01:00

The set list is out!

2008-06-17T05:34:00.000+01:00

The current status of Madonna's set list for her upcoming Sticky and Sweet Tour:

This week...

2008-06-17T05:17:00.000+01:00

Here is a pic of Me, Kelvin some ace lesbians I met in Gran Can who coincidently going to the same Madonna show as me! They were also on my boat trip and this was the feedback they left on the Pub Nestor website

Name: claire n shelley
Country: england Date: Sat Jun 14 23:56:30 2008
Comment: we wud like to say that junior was the best host on the gay cruise last week and such a great person we laffed so much and it was definatley the highlight of our holiday thanks junior you are one in a million xxx we love you lots claire and shelley

Love you girls!
And yes for those who havnt already seen it that is my uniform!

More pics from boat trip :)

2008-06-17T05:06:00.001+01:00

My boat trip!

2008-06-12T06:07:00.000+01:00

Well I had an awesome time this week especially because my southern friends were down and I got to spend some time with them. Last Friday I hosted a boat trip which is usually organised through the bar I work for, 'Pub Nestor'. Every week a member of the bar staff is rotared to host the boat trip. This was my first one and I had a lot of positive feedback from the customers so now I get to host the trip on a regular basis. Here the pics :D

More pics from Maspalomas Pride...

2008-06-12T05:37:00.000+01:00

Favourite song atm...

2008-06-04T05:17:00.001+01:00

Sex and The City Movie

2008-06-02T05:03:00.000+01:00

The wait is over!
Go here: http://www.sidereel.com/

A letter to everyone...

2008-06-01T05:24:00.000+01:00

Well a lot has happened this past six months for me, for those who don't know me, this is the story.

Around Christmas time 2007 I was socialising myself with a group of individuals who created a major bad influence on me. In a nutshell, I loved my drugs and they made sure of it. One particular woman took advantage of that and decided to play games with my head, told people I had mental issues all because I had friends and she didn't like it so she tried to turn them against me. Unfortunately for her, her little plan didn't go as well as she wanted to. She tried to convince me I was a mental case and she did, but I clocked on to her and realised she only saw me as a target and not a friend. She was a friend I considered myself close to and never realised I was some part of some fucked up game. Lucky for me I had faith in myself and finally came round to the fact that she was the mental one, not me. I used to be addicted to Ketamine and I havn't touched the stuff now for over a month. I am proud of myself as now I have a real job and I am not settleing down on the island. My cravings for ket have disappeared, working in a bar is really helping me with the insecurity issues I have that the particular woman had on me who I was talking about before and I am now starting to feel like a person and not a tool.

However lately I have been a bit down as I miss a bunch of people including, my Mum (and family), Claire, Lisa, Damon, Ricky and loads of others. I do miss Manchester to an extent but I now see how bad for me that city really was.

Right now my love life is none existent, well over here anyway. There is a certain someone back in the UK I can't get out my head and it's so annoying that distance is keeping us apart. Hopefully that won't be the case as I really hope to see him soon.

I have to say to Ricky and Damon, for me our power of three will never go away for me and it will always be there. Thank you for bringing out the best in me, bringing out the real me and teaching me the most fragile however the best ways to live my life. My brothers, you will always be my brothers and I love you both for it.

Claire and Lisa, where would I be without you two!? You are my 'responsible' and probably the most wisest friends I have. You are both blessed to have each other and I too am blessed to be your friend. Don't get into any catfights whilst I am away, you are both better than that!

My Mum, is the best mum in the world and she knows she has raised me well. I was a pain in the arse when I was younger, I was the rebel and fuck did I rebel. Not many parents could of been able to put up with my shit but you did. You are an amazing woman and I miss you so so much. Thank you for making me face my shit and making me the person I am today.

Exclusive! Watch M's new video Give It 2 Me

2008-05-31T21:15:00.000+01:00

Shattered!

2008-05-31T05:11:00.000+01:00

Well just got in from work and I am bloody shattered. I have had a good week although I can't stop thinking about this guy who lives back in the UK which is 4,500 miles away from me :( It is my day off tomorrow so I will be finishing my photoshoot and share the pics with all you lovely people!

Keep ya the update

J xx

Got my tickets for Cardiff!

2008-05-29T17:27:00.000+01:00

I now have tickets to Madonna's opening show for her Sticky and Sweet tour on the 23rd of August, so I will be back in the UK and if ya lucky I may stick around for Manchester Pride depending on work etc

J xx

Congrats!

2008-05-29T17:26:00.001+01:00

Malawi court approves Madonna adoption

A Malawian court on Wednesday ruled that Madonna could adopt a baby boy from she met in an orphanage in the impoverished southern African nation, a lawyer for the U.S. pop star said.

"We are very happy with what the judge has ruled. It is a positive and beautiful judgment that will have an impact on Malawi's adoption laws," lawyer Alan Chinula said.

The adoption has been controversial, with critics accusing the government of skirting laws that ban non-residents from adopting children in Malawi, which has been badly hit by an AIDS epidemic that has left more than 1 million orphans.

Source: Reuters

More pics from Maspalomas Pride 2008

2008-05-28T04:33:00.001+01:00

Another pic from Maspalomas Pride 2008

2008-05-28T04:23:00.000+01:00

New hair

2008-05-25T01:13:00.001+01:00

Desperate Housewives Season 4 Finale

2008-05-24T19:58:00.000+01:00

Season 5 starts airing in America September 2008

Here:

http://www.sidereel.com/Desperate_Housewives/_watchlinkviewer/4668

We need more people like this..

2008-05-24T18:46:00.000+01:00

Astrology

2008-05-24T18:41:00.001+01:00

This is probably one of the most accurate but short and simple definitions of each and every individual star signs. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a very spiritual person and with astrology, especially, I have done a lot of research and this pretty much sums up every star sign accurately.

VIRGO - The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.

SCORPIO - The Intense One
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive &or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.

LIBRA - The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and bea utiful . Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible.

ARIES - The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse (easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose ;intere St quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.

AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality Very independent. Inventive And intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.

GEMINI - The Chatterbox
Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable But needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes Change. Versatile. Busy, some times nervous and tense. Gossips.
May seem superficial or inconsistent, But is only changeable. Beautiful Physically and mentally.

LEO - The Boss
Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help Others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.

CANCER - The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.

PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become Secretive and vague. Sensitive. Like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.

CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. ; Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly at times.
Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.

TAURUS - The Enduring One
Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who Are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take Pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous.

SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to Be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.

International Homophobia Day

2008-05-17T18:31:00.000+01:00

WEAR THE RAINBOW OR RED TO SHOW YOUR PRIDE ON MAY 17TH!!!!!!!!!

It all started when i was doing research for my law 12 project on gays and lesbians and i came across a website for the international day against homophobia. Before now i had never heard of this day, as i believe is the same for many of you. So on May 17th join me and the many people who plan to raise the flag of pride. Wear the rainbow, or a representation of your pride to school or work. This just isnt a day for homosexuals but it is a day of unity. If you want to do more for the cause go to www.homophobiaday.org

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!

The cause for the International Day Against Homophobia, its central topic of interest, the common theme that provides information for each of its endeavours remains a universal, multi-faceted and historical phenomenon: homophobia.

In Canada, recognition, for lesbian and gay communities, has been first and foremost a judicial acceptance brought about by the adoption of the Charter of Human Rights. However, judicial advances will remain only that until a complete, unlimited social acceptance of homosexuality is achieved and homophobia wiped out. To achieve this goal, the Fondation Émergence proposed in 2003, along with partners, to hold each year a special day dedicated to the social recognition of homosexual experience.

Seeing Madonna at Wembley!

2008-05-17T15:11:00.000+01:00

On September 11th I have now got 2 Golden Circle tickets to see Madonna at Wembley Stadium and im even more so excited than I was when I went to see her in 2006. I have even better seats this time and I am going prepared!

ANOTHER new number!

2008-05-14T22:54:00.000+01:00

Sorry kids, last time I change it promise!

(0034) 659 715 444

J xx

Madonna live at Radio 1 Big Weekend

2008-05-12T13:51:00.000+01:00

Here are 2 of my favorite performance's from her performance at last week's Radio 1 Weekend. Her speech makes me laugh before Hung Up and I was pretty hysterical to see what she was wearing on her face for the Music performance!

Maspalomas Pride 2008

2008-05-11T17:06:00.000+01:00

Has been awesome! However I have been working 6pm-4am shifts with no breaks on a very very hectic and busy week. However I have really enjoyed myself working this week and met a lot of nice people. I have seen quite a few of my old friends from Manchester which was good because I hadn't seen a lot of them for a while. So far, waiting on alone with no bar work has been fucking hard work but I am happy because I enjoyed it, I have gave it my all, it also pays off in tips too :) Hopefully next week it will be less busy but a part of me wants it to be busy so I can be as occupied as possible. I love working in a bar though, we just get pissed and have a laugh with the customers with a constant alert scheduele. I love it! I have only been 2 nights over the pride week because I have usually been so knackered by the end of work, I guess thats a good thing though. Its very hot over here, and I have made many friends. :) I will keep on the update, tonight is the last night of Pride week and I gotta prepare to get mobbed!

- J xx

Madonna announces her 'Sticky and Sweet' Tour!

2008-05-08T14:53:00.000+01:00

Finally! and here are the dates:

Show Date City Venue Icon Member Presale On Sale Date
23-Aug Cardiff Millenium Stadium Mon. May 12 at 10am Fri. May 16
26-Aug Nice Stade Charles Ehrmann Tue. May 13 at 10am Fri. May 16
28-Aug Berlin Olympic Stadium Fri. May 16 at 10am Wed. May 21
02-Sep Amsterdam Arena Mon. May 12 at 10am Sat. May 17
04-Sep Dusseldorf LTU Arena Fri. May 16 at 10am Wed. May 21
06-Sep Rome Olympic Stadium Mon. May 19 at 10 am Fri. May 23
09-Sep Frankfurt Commerzbank Arena Fri. May 16 at 10am Wed. May 21
11-Sep London Wembley Stadium Mon. May 12 at 10am Fri. May 16
20-Sep Paris Stade de France Tue. May 13 at 10am Fri. May 16
03-Oct E. Rutherford Izod Arena Mon. May 12 at 10am Mon. May 19
06-Oct New York City Madison Square Garden Mon. May 12 at 10am Mon. May 19
07-Oct New York City Madison Square Garden Mon. May 12 at 10am Mon. May 19
15-Oct Boston TD BankNorth Garden Mon. May 12 at 10am Sat. May 17
18-Oct Toronto Air Canada Centre Tue. May 20 at 10am Sat. May 24
22-Oct Montreal Bell Centre Tue. May 20 at 10am Sat. May 24
26-Oct Chicago United Center Mon. May 12 at 10am Sat. May 17
30-Oct Vancouver BC Place Stadium Tue. May 20 at 10am Sat. May 24
01-Nov Oakland Oracle Arena Tue. May 27 at 10am Sun. June 1
04-Nov San Diego Petco Park Tue. May 27 at 10am Sun. June 1
06-Nov Los Angeles Dodger Stadium Tue. May 27 at 10am Sun. June 1
08-Nov Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena Tue. May 27 at 10am Sat. May 31
11-Nov Denver Pepsi Center Tue. May 27 at 10am Sat. May 31
16-Nov Houston Minute Maid Park Tue. May 27 at 10am Sat. May 31
19-Nov Philadelphia Wachovia Center Tue. May 27 at 10am Mon. June 2
22-Nov Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Tue. May 27 at 10am Mon. June 2
24-Nov Atlanta Philips Arena Tue. May 27 at 10am Sat. May 31
26-Nov Miami Dolphin Stadium Tue. May 27 at 10am Sat. May 31

All presale times are LOCAL TIME.

Best get saving kids, last time it was 160 pounds a ticket, face value!

This is what parents do!

2008-05-07T14:57:00.000+01:00

Only just stumbled across this little picture taken from halloween last year, can you tell which ones are my parents!?

Left, Michael (Stepdad), Right, my Mum! (Dont know the two randoms in the middle)

Favorite track at the minute

2008-05-05T01:05:00.000+01:00

Shit hot!

Oh father your gonna be so proud...

2008-05-04T03:16:00.000+01:00

Today, I done a photoshoot and a completely different type of photoshoot I have ever done before. It is VERY kinky, and extremely controversial. Check back for the pics, your gonna fucking love it!

"Poor is the man who´s pleasures depend on the permission of another"
- Madonna

Coming Soon...

2008-05-03T18:19:00.000+01:00

Welcome To My Candy Shop!

2008-05-01T04:59:00.000+01:00

Well it´s here! The first promotional show and may I add a very special show was premiered just over an hour ago in NYC and was streamed live all over the web. I have stayed up till 4am to watch this fucker and it was worth it! Madonna has just started her promotional work to celebrate her new album Hard Candy with a bang! She looks amazing, and fucking brilliant!

The Setlist:

Candy Shop
Miles Away
4 Minutes (WITH Justin)
Hung Up (Rock Version)
Give It 2 Me
Music (Fedde Le Grand Mix)

Check it out!

Here is 4 out of 6 performances (extra 2 links will be added soon) from the performance:
4 Minutes
Music
Candy Shop
Miles Away

However if you need to see the full thing right away you can watch the repeated stream:
MSN (Live stream on repeat)

BTW if the video does not start from the begining let it run through and then it will start again

Will be updated with YouTube links very soon

J xxx

Getting Hot!

2008-04-29T18:02:00.000+01:00

Well today I went to the beach with Stephen which was nice because today was fucking roasting! We went to the gay beach and perved on all the boys which was fun. My skin is still pastey to fuck, the sun really doesnt like me and when I attempt to get a tan I turn fucking red! Hopefully my skin will adjust soon and then I can blend in with all the gorgeous Spanish boys! Tonight is my first night of work which I cant wait for, I finish at 3am so i got a long night ahead of me.
Will keep on the update

J xx

More Madonna

2008-04-29T17:54:00.000+01:00

Last minutes changes: Justin Timberlake will perform "4 Minutes" at NY's Roseland Ballroom on April 30th.

Nothing definitive yet for Paris, where he could be there only as a pre-recorded video on the backdrop screens.

Source: Drowned Madonna/Madge-Tribe

Los Angeles, Calif. (April 28, 2008) – Madonna’s exclusive performance at the Roseland Ballroom in New York will be available live to millions via an online broadcast at music.msn.com/madonna. MSN and Control Room unveiled today that the concert will stream live on Wednesday, April 30 at 10 p.m./EST in the US and will be available on demand to international audiences on May 15. The Control Room-produced show will include never-before-seen rehearsal footage, a pre-recorded interview with Madonna and her full performance, giving fans around the globe unprecedented access to one of the biggest music events of 2008 by simply logging on to MSN Music In Concert.

“Madonna is a legendary performer and we’re thrilled to be bringing this live online broadcast to her fans on the heels of her Hall of Fame induction, her record-breaking 37th top-ten single “4 Minutes,” and in conjunction with the launch of this hotly anticipate new album, ” said Aaron Grosky, Control Room president. “As experts in bringing live music performances to the web, Control Room will deliver Madonna fans an online experience that captures the excitement and authenticity of this exclusive show.”

“MSN Music in Concert is one way we are bringing together the best and most compelling entertainment content on the Web,” said Rob Bennett, general manager, entertainment, video and sports, MSN.” Madonna has a huge International following, and we are very excited that we’re able to offer the exclusive webcast of her concert to her fans around the world.”

Source: MSN (found on Madge-Tribe)

An exec from Warner Music Portugal talked about Madonna's new album, her promo tour and especially about her upcoming world tour.

He said that they will give away a lot of tickets for the concerts that Madonna will play in London on September 11 and 13, in Paris on September 25 and in Amsterdam on September 29.

Who bought the "Hard Candy" CD yesterday received a promotional t-shirt along with a coupon for the competition to win tickets for Madonna's upcoming world tour. Yes... world tour, and not promo tour!!

People have to create a line saying "What makes you be a fan" ans deliver the coupon on one of the FNAC stores in Portugal before May 28. The coupon talks about a show in 2008 that it's not defined yet.

The Warner exec also said that Vodafone will broadcast the promo gig that Madonna will play in New York on April 30. Check www.vodafone.pt.

Source: Drowned Madonna (Found on Madge-Tribe)

Back in Gran Can... For Good!

2008-04-28T18:26:00.000+01:00

Well I made it back over here at around 15.30 today and its fucking roasting! I think I got a tan just by sitting in the taxi! It´s really good to be back and I know for sure I won´t be returning to the UK for a long while now. I have to send out my many thanks to Claire and Lisa for putting up with my shit, not many people can do that! So thank you both for sticking by me and helping me through the shit times, I hope I will be as sorted as you two one day. Well, I can´t stay on gotta write a few e mails and get outside because it´s way too hot to be inside! Fuck all of you who said I couldn´t make it, you know who you are! Yes, you!
Today is the first day of the rest of my life and I am going to enjoy it :)

J xx

My e mail to Richey...

2008-04-25T14:55:00.001+01:00

Hi,

I am writing this e mail because I feel now and after today despite the sweet talk talk and the false hope you put me through, it is definately time for me to stop chasing and start waiting. I said I would never give up on you, and to an extent I won't but I am no longer going to try running after you. I only ran after you because you say all these things to me like "if anyone has a chance with me it would be you", was that all talk then? I ask one thing and that is to see you and you have let me down so many times. I am not a clingy person, I never have been but it fucks me up when you say all these things to me but you cant even be bothered to see me. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be back here, for sure. I know you didn't ask me to come back to the UK for you but I wanted to try and make you realise that I was serious and I meant every word I said, obviously you didn't and you were all talk. How ironic! I really thought you were the one! Something was telling me you were and I would have done anything for you. I randomly went to see a psychic today and surprisingly enough you came up. I asked the psychic what was holding me back from living my life and he pointed to the tarot card that represents you. He also told me I would have some sort of correspondance from you in a short while, could that be the text message your boyfriend sent me today? Who by the way he needs to sort out his fucking spelling! As far as I know, I didn't do anything to deserve that. What did I expect of you, only your honesty, what did you give me, fuck all. I believe you are a good person which is what fucks with my head, however I am starting to think you are just like the rest of them. I really don't mean for this e-mail to be nasty or abusive, but a fucking explanation wouldn't go a miss however I am starting to see the real you now and I am not as gullable as I used to be. I know you are too much of a coward to reply, just like you were too much of a coward to answer your phone.

I have to say though, thank you, for teaching me a lesson. I will remember next time I come across an 'amazing individual' to be extra wary. Well done you have just thrown something you will never find again. I believe in karma and I know something better will come my way. As for you, I used to worship the ground you walked on.

Have fun in your 'unhappy relationship' and your fear for being alone may it teach you!

This bird has flown

J

Give It 2 Me (Paul Oakenfold Remix)

2008-04-25T14:03:00.000+01:00

Paul Oakenfold has remixed Madonna's second single 'Give It 2 Me' and is probably the best remix I have heard so far from the new Hard Candy album. Oakenfold has always really impressed me and his work is still top notch! Oakenfold has also remixed 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' and 'Sorry'.

Download/Listen Here

Give It 2 Me music video promotional picture
Source: madonnatribe.com

Psychic was right! About everything!

2008-04-25T12:46:00.000+01:00

Well this morning I was wondering round Manchester City Centre asking myself, 'am i making the right decision moving abroad?' 'it's not too late' 'i can make it here too'. I was pretty sure I was making the right decision as Manchester no longer feels like my home, however something was holding me back and I needed to know what. I decided I to go and see a psychic as I have done in the past and both times they predicted right. I went to the same place however this time it wasn't the same psychic, it was a male psychic who I had never seen. It turned out he was actually more accurate than any other psychic I have been to see before! Many characters from my life came up in the reading. Claire, Lisa, Richey, Damon, Jessica (my Sister), my Nanna (who died last year) and a few others. These were the main highlights of my reading.

Well first off the main highlight of the reading was the topic on me moving to Gran Canaria. Most of the session was based on tarot cards picked out by myself and many interesting ones came up. Many of them indicated a big decision, a new change, a new job and a completely different lifestyle. Obviously, it was about me moving to Gran Canaria. I asked the psychic if I was making the right decision and he sounded pretty much 100% percent sure I was after explaining to me which individual card meant. The bottom row of cards were based on my past, the middle was the present, and the top was the near future. I was very pleased to see that the top row (my future) was excellent and I have a lot of luck on my side. Two excellent cards that came up was 'The Star' and 'The Wheel of Fortune', both meant luck was on my side and it will follow me anywhere I go. It may have already started but if not it will start very soon. I asked the psychic what was holding me here, even though I already had a feeling and I also had a feeling which card he was going to point to, he pointed at the card I was looking at straight away. It was in the middle (my present), it had a picture of a tall man on it with dark hair. The psychic told me it's hard for me to understand which this 'particular' character wants out of me aka Richey! I knew it straight away, he told me I had a past encounter with him and it has never really left me. The card next to him which was linked to him pointed at the fact that I will recieve some kind of correspondance from him and after that I am guessing I will either get closure or some sort of relief. The psychic said it would happen very soon, and to my surprise it did! About 30 minutes later I recieved a text message from Richey's boyfriend basically telling me to piss off! Well that did make me happy as If the correspondance was true then there was no doubt the rest was true. Which means I have a good future to look forward to! Claire came up in the session, her card was called 'The Queen Of Swords'. The psychic told me I have a female aspect in my life which I look up to and turn to for advice. A person who's advice I listen to, however I will not always take it. He also told me from time to time it's hard to talk to this female aspect about certain things incase she takes it in the wrong way. He also said this person loved to be in control. It was definately Claire! Lisa's card also came up which was linked to Claire's card. I forgot what it was called but it had a sword pointing south and I remember he practically said the same thing as he did about Claire's card. It was amazing! Never had I seen such an accurate psychic with a good sight into my past and present. I kept asking the psychic questions and he kept pointing back to Richey's card. It was obvious that all my remorse and confusion was all about Richey. And it is true. Richey can push all my buttons, say the sweetest things that leave me speachless and he is the most perfect man and I wonder every day that if he says these things then why does he never do anything about it!? I have to wait for this 'correspondance' (the text message) and then I will know for sure whether to leave it or whether to carry on although I had a feeling the psychic knew which way it was going to go anyway! Apparently my Nanna is there with me when I get particular vibes I am not alone, which I do get all the time and the psychic who saw me last time said the same thing. My Mum and family will move house and my Sister will lead a happy life.

It was quite remarkable and if you live in Manchester I would suggest you go to afflecks palace on the 1st floor to see this genius, it was definately an experience!

- J xx

Going back to Gran Canaria on Monday!

2008-04-25T12:40:00.000+01:00

Well my flight is now booked and im heading back to the island on Monday the 28th of April! Can't wait to be back in the sunshine and away from shitty Britain. The only down side is I will miss my friends and family inmencely and I will make every effort to visit as much as possible. I have moved around way too much lately and I know for sure that this is it now, I am definately staying and starting a new life with a new start. This time I plan on doing everything properly and I also plan on toneing down the impulsive lifestyle a little. I think I now have karma on my side and when I get there, I will be working a real job and I will be living securely. For those of you who know me, I will miss you all so so much and I hope I will see you in the near future.
All the love in the world

- J xx

Back to Gran Canaria!

2008-04-23T23:08:00.000+01:00

Need to clear off a few debts then will be heading back to Playa del Ingles hopefully on the 26th of April! Hopefully! I came here to get sorted I just never saw an opportunity come for me which would mean me having a job and a home waiting for me in Gran Can. Also, and I am only going to say this once. Richey, you were always on the cards and I am not waiting around anymore, give me a call when you have sorted out whatever the fuck is going on in your head! I'm sick of begging because right now all I see is me making effort and all I see you doing is words. Actions speak louder, like how about flying to another country for you! Anyways, I have a life, and maybe I am happy being alone.

- J xx

London tomorrow!

2008-04-22T01:05:00.001+01:00

Dont ask.

My review of Hard Candy

2008-04-22T00:25:00.000+01:00

Well, the rest of the album leaked this morning and I was on the forums the time it was happening, so apart from the press and Warner Music Group, myself was one of the first of the public to hear the funky sounds of Madonna's new album, 'Hard Candy'.

First off, we have 'Candy Shop'. As I call it 'Candy Shit'. It is probably the only song I dislike from the album. The only thing I like about this track is the lyrics, quite hilarious how the song is about her raw, sticky and sweet candy. Very funny but shit beat's, thanks to Pharrell Williams. Rating 5/10

Next we have the informous '4 Minutes', formerly known as '4 Minutes To Save The World' ft. Justin Timberalke and Timbaland. As time goes by so slowly, in this Hung Up part 2 epic, it is quite the opposite as Madonna and Justin fight the apocolypse and sing to the doomsday clock which is featured in the new video. This is the first single from the new album and in my opinion the right choice as it brings out the hard beats and the main eliments from the new album. Timbo did a good job! Rating 9/10

The third track on the album is called 'Give It 2 Me' and is also the upcoming second single from the album. In this particular track Madonna sings about how she will never stop and nobody will stop her. The chorus "Give it to me, no one's gonna show me, how. Give it to me, no one's gonna stop me now", good choice for second single the video was also shot 2 weeks ago. Rating 8/10

Track number 4, is called 'Heartbeat'. An instant classic from the Hard Candy album and said by many reviews it is the best on the album. Me personally I think there are better tracks however, it's funky with all kinds of different beat's, I like it, but I think it is a grower! Rating 7/10

The next track is called 'Miles Away'. One of my favorites, it's not a ballad, it's definately not fast, it's nice, relaxing and mid-tempo. Very sweet song as she sings about her husband Guy Richie and how she finds it hard to say she loves him 'Miles Away'. With nice RnB beats, acoustic guitars and in some places just acapella, it's one of my favorites and definately one of the best! Rating 9/10

'She's Not Me' is the next track. Lyrically brilliant as Madonna sings about a certain somone, I am guessing some sort of crazy fan who dresses like her, call's her in the middle of the night and basically just want's to be her! Madonna states the woman is not her and never will be. Not that she has to tell us that, there is only one queen of the universe! Rating 7/10

The next track is called 'Incredible'. This one is definately a grower! I didn't like this song at all at first, it's probably one of the one's that stands out the most on the album! It's very nice and mid-tempo, you can tell it's Pharell Williams though. Rating 6/10

Completely different from the demo that leaked last summer, 'The Beat Goes On', now we just have 'Beat Goes On' and featuring Kanye West. It is fucking brilliant! It has a late 70's vibe mixed in with today's hip hop, great combo and very experimental. It has been completely reworked though from the demo that leaked last summer, but for the best. My favorite part is definately the Kanye rap in the middle, it was perfect! Rating 8/10

'Dance 2night', is 'okay'. Many people like this track, it contains many eliments from the first album, which is good, and has an early 80's vibe to it. It's very happy and very soulful, I do like it, I think it will grow on me more though.
Rating 7/10

'Spanish Lesson' is great! It's a love hate track and I love it! This one stands out the most, with spanish guitars in the backround and the perfect beats it sounds great. This is my sister's favorite and it is definately genius. With half spanish half english lyrics it has a great outcome. Infact I am listening to the track right at this moment!
Rating 8/10

This next track is the BEST track on the album and my favorite. 'Devil Will Recognise You', is an amazing ballad, with hard beats and piano. A boy bashing song which I think is made to make people going through heartbreak make them feel good about themself, however it has a depressing vibe to it. It's very dark, deep and emotional. However, this song is the shit!
Rating 10/10

The last track on the album is called 'Voices'. Very different and it is hard to describe it in words. This one is also a grower, as I didn't like it at first but after a few times my opinion completely changed! It's a perfect end to the album and has a confessions vibe to it.

4 new songs from Hard Candy leaked!

2008-04-20T13:21:00.000+01:00

http://madge-tribe.forumotion.com/madonna-news-f2/

amazing.

Happy Birthday Mother!

2008-04-20T13:19:00.001+01:00

Happy birthday Mum!
Pure legend.

Im back!

2008-04-19T21:12:00.000+01:00

Back in shitty rainy Manchester, however it's for a good cause. I am staying with Claire and Lisa at the moment and they are helping me sort myself out, i.e saving up (to go back to Gran Canaria), to clear my debts and to basically stop living on the edge which is what I have been doing for the past 4 years. Manchester I used to think was amazing, now I am just bored with the city, same old shit, same old queens, same fucking scene, it's all shit! I am just here for preparation. I also have the advantages of catching up with my family and very importantly and hopefully I will get to see Richey as soon as possible. Anyways gotta get on with the job hunting!
- J xx

M on the set of Give It 2 Me

2008-04-17T12:20:00.000+01:00

Returning to Manchester tomorrow

2008-04-16T18:19:00.000+01:00

My flight leaves Las Palmas at 3pm tomorrow and I should be back in Manchester for 8pm

- J xx