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Let´s Do The Jailhouse Rock With Paris Hilton!

Monday, August 30th, 2010
Paris Hilton´s latest mugshot

Paris Hilton´s latest mugshot

Poor poor Paris…It would seem that the heiress has landed herself in hot water yet again after being pulled over by police on Friday night in Vegas outside the Wynn hotel. According to reports, the car was stopped after police spotted clouds of marijuana smoke pouring out of the windows. Luckily for Paris she wasn´t the driver. Instead it was her boyfriend Cy Waits caught behind the wheel and he was charged with a DUI.

Ms. Hilton was transported to Clark County Jail where she was found to be in posession of cocaine, which she later claimed wasn´t hers. Las Vegas police released her once it was determined she wasn´t a “flight risk” and no bail was posted. Luckily for her, she has hired a prominent Las Vegas lawyer to help her out.

Not the only drugs related incident occurring this Summer, Paris was also arrested in South Africa at the World Cup during the Brazil/ Netherlands Quarter final for posession of Marijuana. She was also questioned at an airport in Corsica just weeks after the WC debaucle on similar grounds.

Remember when Paris was sentenced to 45 days in prison in 2007 (her product endorsement figures went through the roof…)? After serving about 23 days she claimed to have learnt her lesson and was going to devote her time to “”to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.” Hmmm…how much of that she´s been doing is debatable, but it certainly seems that she´s been spending plenty of time getting caught smoking weed and holding on to “her friend´s” coke. Paris might be back behind bars faster than a post break-up sex tape release!

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Viva Las Vegas!

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Though it seems the Summer is on its way out it doesn´t necessarily mean that there isn´t plenty of fun to be had. In fact, September is my favourite party month and if there´s one bash you ought to pencil in your diary, it´s the next ClickTonight.com party on the 16th September. We had such a great time at the Black & White Party, we decided to play host at the Funky Buddha Mayfair again.

Upping the ante, the theme of the party is “Viva Las Vegas”. So get practicing your pokerface and come and have a gamble. If you arrive early doors, there will be cocktails on hand and expect the usual revelry. Round up a rabble of your best drinking and party partners and bring them down to Funky Buddha! Also feel free to adorn yourselves in gold chains and tacky attire á la Las Vegas. Tropical floral shirts will go down a treat and I´m already trying to hunt down a pair of gold leggings…

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Cause the house always wins. Play long enough, you never change the stakes. The house takes you. Unless, when that perfect hand comes along, you bet and you bet big, then you take the house.

On another note, I thought I´d help you out and dish out some advice. Remember, whether you´re gambling in games or in love, the stakes are always high!

1. Only gamble what you can afford to lose.

2: Bet half of what you are happy to risk.

3. Don´t be greedy!

4. Know your game.

5. Know when to walk away!

You would normally expect the house to have a 0-3% edge but when it comes to dating the odds are always in your favour! In fact, one mathematician claims that if you were reject 37% of available candidates and then choose to stay with the next one who is better than the previous, you can´t lose…I do love a good gamble!

So, grab your visors and I´ll see you in Vegas?

Check out our photo gallery from the last Clicktonight.com party!


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Just When You Think It´s All Over: Ultimate Big Brother

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

When Channel 4 announced that this would be the last season of Big Brother, I have to admit I was relieved. I´ve never really been a fan and the amount of precious viewing hours it takes away from Friends and Scrubs all Summer long has always been something that´s irritated me. Not only is it all over TV, but it´s in the newspapers, magazines, gossip websites – probably as close to Orwell´s original 1984 as it´s ever going to get, you literally cannot escape Big Brother. The fundamental difference lies in the fact that it´s not watching us, we are watching it…constantly. When your schedule starts to be dictated by what time Big Brother, Big Brother´s Big Mouth, Big Brother´s Little Brother et al is on, you know the power has somewhat shifted.

Preston comforts a teary Chantelle

Preston comforts a teary Chantelle

I can proudly declare that I have never watched a full episode of Big Brother, but for someone who purposefully shuns the show, I seem to unwillingly know a great deal about it. I´ve seen the romances on the front covers of Heat magazine, the repeats of best moments on TV and the most notorious of BB contestants involved in shameless PR stunts. And just when it seemed all the madness was over and done with (Yes! We´re free at last!), we discovered that the winner Josie was to be thrown into another BB house with past contestants from both celebrity and normal series. It´s the neverending story! That said, if there´s one series I´m going to get into, this might as well be it. This isn´t any old Big Brother, it´s “Ultimate Big Brother”…

There´s already rumours of romance sparking up between divorced couple and previous Celebrity BB contestants, Chantelle and Preston. John McCririck joked about the two hooking up and getting remarried and Chantelle skulked off to the bathroom for a few tears, later admitting that it would have been their 4th wedding anniversary to the day. Preston followed her into the bathroom and consoled her “don´t cry…it´s sad”. Taking two single beds next to each other in the Ultimate Big Brother house, only time will tell if these former lovebirds will rekindle their flame. In other news, so far it´s been a lot of crying and moaning about shopping lists. I think I´m bored already…

Meet the Ultimate BB crazies!

Ultimate Big Brother Contestants

From left to right: Nikki Grahame, Chantelle Houghton, John McCrurick, Ulrika Johnsson, Coolio, Brian Dowling, Makosi, Nadia, Preston, Josie, Nasty Nick

Join the online buzz on Twitter and don´t forget to tag #UBB!

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It´s What´s Underneath That Counts

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

There might come a time boys, that you find yourselves in the position of buying underwear for a girl. It´s safe to say that there are some serious politics involved here. Is it for her? For the both of you? Or are you just buying what you´d like to see her in?

The chief underwear fitter at John Lewis, Oxford Street told a Times journalist that the most common mistake men make while buying underwear is, “buying for themselves, not their partner”. And apparently you should avoid tacky black/red lace at all costs. There was even a programme on TV called “Britain´s Worst Husband” and the men featured all bought black/red lace…enough said.

It´s not that you can´t go down the sexy route, just bear in mind what´s tasteful, appropriate and don´t forget WHO you are buying for. Every girl has their own idea of what underwear they like and it´s hardly a “one size fits all attitude” that will prevail. If in doubt, just keep it classy and if you still don´t have a clue, have a look at some of the ideas below. I pulled together a small group of girls to act as a judging panel and we put our heads  together to come up with the following top 5 underwear looks.

1. The Sexy Option
Agent Provocateur
The Fifi set by Agent Provocateur

2. All about Glamour
Victoria´s Secret
Full Coverage by Victoria´s Secret

3. Casual Feeling
Victoria´s Secret
Cotton Push-up bra by Victoria´s Secret

4. The Luxury Choice
Pandora set by Myla
Pandora by Myla

5. Luxe for Less
Longline bralet & pant set by Topshop
Longline bralet & pant set by Topshop

When was the last time you bought underwear for your girlfriend? Stylish success or faux pas failure? Let us know!

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What Do You Get If You Cross A Wag With Carrie Bradshaw?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Jimmy Choo Meets UGGA strange question it might seem, but the answer is this, you get “Chuggs”… Yes, if you can imagine Ms. Bradshaw running around Manhattan in her Jimmy Choo´s and Coleen McLoughlin slouching around Liverpool in her UGG´s then the end result is the latest fashion collaboration between the two footwear giants. Tamara Mellon of Jimmy Choo, a self-confessed UGG freak reached out to the Australian casual footwear label to design a pair of boots in true Choo style. The “Chuggs” come customised with fringe detail and star embellishment – original markers of the shoes that fashionistas across the globe pine for.

The Chuggs came to light when Nicky Hilton posted on twitter her delight at the boots that will hit Jimmy Choo stores in the next couple of months (beware, there will be a waiting list). Retailing at £695, they don´t come cheap and it´s safe to say that the price point is slightly higher than the usual £95-150 that UGG boots sell for. Though it´s certain all the Wag´s will be sporting a pair come October. I love Jimmy Choo´s, I don´t mind UGG´s, but I´m still dubious about this crosssover between stiletto sophistication and comfy luxe. Is this a good idea? Girls, could you honestly justify paying out £695 for a pair of boots that you would tramp to Tesco´s, spend Saturday shopping trips and homebody in? Christopher Kane for Topshop, yes. Comme des Garcons for H&M, wonderful. Zac Posen for Target, sublime. But Jimmy Choo and UGG Australia…is this a marriage made in heaven or a hellish combination?

I´m just unsure as to whether or not this bizarre pairing will be a bed of roses or a garden of thorns. It´s hard to say. Opposites attract, but this is possibly verging on the ridiculous. The projected images of both labels is strikingly different: one is die hard style queen whilst the other is scally-come-surfer girl. I just cannot get my head around it. Like two sides of the same coin, we shall have to wait and see what comes of the latest fashion relationship.

Chuggs: Jimmy Choo designs a pair of UGGs

The new "Chuggs" posted on Twitter by Nicky Hilton

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It´s Friday! Where Are You Going This Weekend?

Friday, August 20th, 2010

There is something about Summer that seems to make all the days and weeks roll into one. You are nursing Saturday´s hangover  Sunday morning and then before you know it, the weekend rocks up again! So, what are you doing this weekend? If you´re lost for ideas, here´s some fun stuff to do – get your gladrags on, you´re going out!The Wild Nothing

Live music? Head to The Luminaire on Kilburn tonight to see the Wild Nothing. Jack Tatum & co. are playing cool Summer tunes from 8 p.m. Afterwards, get to Platinum as the famous Red Light parties relocate from their graceland, The Aquarium. Anything goes at these oh so rebellious parties and tonight DJ Nasty McQuaid will be joined by Joe Le Groove and Scott Webster. It´s going to be lively at Leicester Square as Sound present Urban Chic. Expect R&B and hip hop where the Kiss Fm DJ´s play at their resident spots.

If you´re looking for something a little more unusual, why not try out the latest clubbing trend – Silent Disco. Originally starting as efforts towards noise reduction, London Zoo (Outer Circle, Primrose Hill) welcomes partygoers to bop around with their headphones whilst under the spectatorship of the lions, tigers and monkeys. Go crazy you animals!Into the Woods

On Saturday afternoon, grab some beers and good company and make your way down to Regents Park for “Into the Woods” – the dark fairytales from The Brothers Grimm are revived in the open air theatre. You´ve never seen Cinderella like this before…

Join Junior Simpson, Mary Bourke and Windsor at the Banana Cabaret at The Bedford from 9 pm onwards, for what´s arguably one of the best comedy nights in London.  East VillageIf you´re in the mood for some nostalgic house music, the two very trendy nights, held at East Village join forces to present “Vintage House Foundation Meets Village Disco”. Expect a lively crowd! Hot Date? Show your beau the sights of the city from the dizzying heights of the London Eye on the Champagne Flight. Mmm Laurent Perrier… Alternatively, why not kick things into gear at Cargo as Black Rabbit continues their residency with James Priestly.

If you´ve energy enough on Sunday, it´s all about lunch. Gordon Ramsey´s Gastropub, The Devonshire in Chiswick will spoil you with all things traditional English. Homemade food, including their famous burgers, can be found at Camden Bar and Kitchen . This trendy hotspot, formerly known as Ruby in the Dust, is the perfect place to pass a lazy Sunday afternoon.

There you have it, our recommendations for this weekend. Enjoy, have fun and we´ll see you on Monday!

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Feeling Sporty? Play the Dating Game, Literally

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

It´s funny really when I think that I´ve always seen myself as a “team player” and therefore believed this would always be to my advantage when it came to pursuing a partnership. A lot of the time it´s about strategy, playing to your strengths and working with your team mate to ensure you always win. And now more than ever it seems the sports mentality towards relationships will prove beneficial and it´s also been proven that it works!

Beach Volleyball

Get competitive and score yourself a mate

So what makes it so different this time? The game hasn´t changed and neither have the players – when it comes to men and women, these things are almost  invariable constants. What is fast becoming the latest dating trend, is making all those forced P.E. lessons seem worthwhile. Yes, fellow daters, games and organised team sports are a great way of finding your perfect match. Those clever people at the Wall Street Journal have been doing their research and quizzed some successful companies who have made it their business to organise social events centered around different sports.

Zogsports (NYC), who organise weekly games of volleyball and football, has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of memberships over the last few years as more and more people enjoy socialising outside their normal environments. Several couples have met through another company, NYC Social Sports Club, and have been married (there has even been an SSC baby!). Commenting for the WSJ, dating coach Tracey Steinberg explains that it´s “easy to encourage, acknowledge and support your fellow teammates, which can be attractive to others.” Playing sports together also breaks down awkward conversational barriers, giving you plenty of post-game banter with a potential love interest. One “player” found that playing volleyball with his now current wife, was the “icebreaker” and then whilst having drinks in a local bar, he found the courage to talk to her and ask her for her number…

What would most concern me I suppose, would be exposing myself no makeup, disheveled hair whilst sweating profusely. On the contrary, another dater realized that once a guy has seen her at “her worst” it could only get better… So there you have it, the new “dating games” – a new opportunity to meet your next team mate. Even if you´re not the competitive or sporty type, you can always enjoy flirty banter whilst supervising sports (see our post on Where to Meet Men?). Game, set, match!

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The Dating Monologues: Don´t Tell Me Romance Is Dead

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

It has been too long since I have been on a proper date. This is possibly the most depressing realisation that has occurred since I discovered that E4 would not be showing anymore episodes of Friends. It´s not that there isn´t anyone interested, it just seems that dating culture is getting lazy and people are no longer making the effort to ask people out. The anticipation of that first date: What do I wear? Where will we go? Will it be a success or a disaster? Even if it is a complete disaster, at least I have an interesting conversation piece to laugh about with my friends on a Friday night…Breakfast at Tiffany´s

A friend of mine claims that today society is far less structured when it comes to etiquette, therefore a breakdown in dating rituals is to be expected. It´s the “casual bumps in the night” whilst out with each other´s friends that mark the first steps and “an actual date becomes the decision to pursue the relationship”. He blames this on a lack of confidence whereas I just put it down to pure laziness. The idea of maintaining one on one interaction with someone you hardly know can be terrifying or what I´m more afraid of, a great deal of energy expenditure. It´s also possible that we are more accepting of casual sex, thus the idea of going home with someone after running into them at the club is a more desirable option especially if you lack the confidence to ask them out formally.At least if the “date” is a disaster you can salvage what´s left of the night and enjoy it with friends.

Dates can be awkward and intimidating but they can also be exciting, special and it´s the unpredictability of them that makes the whole terror worthwhile. My friend, who by his own admission is a “traditional person with a pretty low tolerance on certain human failings”, believes half the excitement/ buzz  comes from asking someone out, the flattery of being approached and the build up to the actual date. After all, it could the be foundation of something new. We all love a good party but it doesn´t hurt every now and again to spend time getting to know someone in a more intimate environment. Drinks & dinner – perfect! Please don´t tell me romance is dead. Trust me, when the prince on his white horse comes and sweeps me away you´ll be the first to know!

Been on a romantic date recently? Restore my hopes and tell us about your fairytale prince/princess…

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Come Dine With Me: The Best Gifts For Your Host!

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Dinner parties seem to very en vogue at the moment and this is possibly partly because of Channel 4 ’s series Come Dine With Me – ultimate guilty viewing pleasure. But for those of you who are unaware of Dave Lamb’s comedy commentary, you still will have noticed that plenty of people are opting out of the restaurant experience and opting in for hosting dinner parties instead.

If your friends aren’t completely useless in the kitchen (like me) and have decided to jump on the eating-in bandwagon, show them you’re grateful for being fed as we all know that the best guests coming bearing gifts…Horse_Head_Pillow_1

Is your host mafia culture obsessed? If so, they will love this severed horse head pillow á la Godfather Part I. Revenge is always a dish best served cold but best leave the cooking to your friend and get them the horse head to go with their silk sheets instead.

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Sushi lovers will always ensure you’re present at their table if you surprise them with this grow-your-own edamame kit. Everything’s in the box and even if they´re not green-fingered, it´s pretty foolproof!BBQ Sword

Even though Summer is almost over it’s still possible to squeeze in a few BBQ afternoons, and this is sure to get any BBQ chef a little excited. Whether they fancy themselves as a Zorro or Captain Jack Sparrow, this BBQ sword (complete with mask!) is perfect for grilling sausages and swordfights, of course.

The Wand TV RemoteAs long as we‘re on the topic of domestic role play, fans of Harry Potter and the wizarding world will love this one…
Behold the magic wand TV remote! If like Hermione, your host has had the swish and flick manouevre down since The Philosopher’s Stone, they will make the ideal candidate for this amusing gift. Thirteen pre-defined gestures can be programmed to thirteen different functions (volume up – down, change channel etc..) and it will vibrate to confirm the programmed action. Brilliant!

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In Need Of Something To Read?

Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Undateable

Your new guide to dating disasters

Have you ever been dating someone and thought things were going well and then all of a sudden been unceremoniously dumped with no explanation? Did you spend countless hours wondering what had gone wrong? Well dumped daters, wonder no longer as authors Ellen Rakieten and Anne Coyle have written a book detailing all dating faux pas.

Undateable is the definitive guide to the ultimate dealbreakers for women (See also Deal or No Deal – our post on dating dealbreakers) that helps us understand what´s appropriate and where to draw the line on bad behaviour. Rakietan and Coyle could not believe how clueless some men proved to be when it came to dating and decided to compile this treasure of a read to help us out. From Ed Hardy obsessions (no. 27), ordering girly drinks (no.250) to cleaning teeth with random objects (no. 310), this hilarious book of treats leaves no stone unturned. I also have to add that I particularly like the “no jogging on the spot at traffic lights” rule!

The list of faux pas is also ranked from minor red flag offenses to dating crimes that place the criminal at the point of no return. One male reader found that Undateable helped to uncover the mystery to why he was dumped:

I recently gotten dumped by my gf of two years and towards the end of our relationship, the spark wasn’t there. I wondered for a while what happened and what I did on my part to kill the once red hot attraction. I used to play Xbox Live for a few hours every night when we were together. She used to watch tv in the other room while I would have my stupid little headset screaming at people while playing Gears of War Playing a ton of video games is not manly in a woman’s eyes. Women LOVE MEN. Not manboys who instead of dining and wining a woman rather up their rank in Halo 3.

Sometimes we need a little help every now and again and it can be the smallest thing that can place you in the “just friends” category, or even worse, completely undateable. Besides, it´s a worth reading for a good giggle.

Know any good books about dating? Share your reviews with us!

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