Buskers tune-up for big break online

Abridged version published at http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-hills/buskers-tune-up-for-big-break-with-local-competition/story-fngr8i1f-1226611053963#mm-breached Tara Dobson has been busking at Rouse Hill Town Centre for the past year.   Playing the guitar since she was fourteen and singing since she could speak, the seventeen year old believes that her acoustic renditions of pop songs are the ideal form of entertainment for local shoppers.  “It’s fun…

Is this the best show on Australian television?

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/the-best-show-australian-television/154880 BY ALICIA VRAJLAL Australian television has reached a new level of brilliance with Channel 9’s drama, House Husbands. The show explores the lives of four Melbourne men who take on the role of primary child carer while their spouses and partners earn a living. House Husbandshas proved to be a thought-provoking and heart-warmingly entertaining series.…

Red and black fever hits Parramatta

*Wazza Cane takes the definition of a die-hard Western Sydney Wanderers fan to an entirely new level. The twenty year old has attended every home game of the A League football team, cheering with the ‘red and black bloc’ fan squad whilst sporting a stand out, signature look. “I paint my entire body in the…

Why hire a black model when you can paint a white one?

“Why hire a black model when you can paint a white one?” Following a French magazine’s decision to ‘black up’ an anglo saxon model for an African inspired photoshoot, this statement made by blogger Foudre appears to be representing the mentality of many in the fashion industry. Numero magazine has sparked immense controversy following its…

Good news: Sophie Delezio starts high school

Originally published at http://www.mamamia.com.au/news/10-years-on-sophie-delezio-starts-high-school/ Alicia VrajlalTuesday 12 February 2013 5:20am Sophie Delezio. It’s a name that’s imprinted into the nation’s collective memory. And last week the little girl who had the whole country behind her – has started high school. It was almost ten years ago when two-year-old Sophie Delezio suffered third degree burns to 85%…

iVillage Australia 2013 Logies Blogger

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/our-fave-celeb-candid-shots-the-logies/160481 BY ALICIA VRAJLAL Offspring star Asher Keddie took home the gold at last night’s Logie Awards, beating out the likes of Hamish Blake, Andy Lee and Adam Hills for the coveted award. She also nabbed the silver gong for most popular actress. Other big winners included House Husbands for Most Popular Drama, Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War for Most Outstanding Mini…

Hamish & Andy at war!

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/hamish-and-andy-war/159956 BY ALICIA VRAJLAL The nominations for the 2013 TV Week Logie Awards were announced this morning and things could get ugly, as Hamish Blake and his partner in crime Andy Lee are both up for the Gold Logie. Also competing for the big award are Adam Hills, Carrie Bickmore, Asher Keddie and Home and…

Any Questions For Ben Sydney Premiere Review

Originally published at http://au.movies.yahoo.com/on-show/article/-/12836476/any-questions-for-ben-sydney-premiere/  A quarter life crisis? This is the very first time I’ve heard of one of those. However the new Australian film ‘Any Questions For Ben?‘ very much revolves around this notion. With a stellar cast of home grown hotties including Josh Lawson, Rachael Taylor and Jodi Gordon, this movie explores the life…

iVillage Weekly Australian Celebrity News Column 12

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-mkr-final-showdown-masterchef-gender-battle-brynnes-big-bust/161147 By ALICIA VRAJLAL  Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks.  I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. My Kitchen Rules grand final 2 sleeps away The My Kitchen Rules grand final is this Sunday night on Channel 7,…

iVillage Weekly Australian Celebrity News Column 11

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-mkr-babes-booted-mel-b-banned-agt-charlottes-new-toy-boy/160873 By ALICIA VRAJLAL  Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks.  I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. MKR: Bye babes My Kitchen Rules gatecrashers Ashlee Pham and Sophia Pou were finally eliminated from the Channel 7 reality show on Tuesday night. The Sydney…