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Disney Star Demi Lovato Admits to Cutting

I know that some of us tend to enjoy the demise of Hollywood stars. That has become quite obvious considering the number of people who have actually paid money to go see the crazy antics of Charlie Sheen. There is this fascination with seeing the famous fall and most of the time, it is not only to their detriment but it is to the detriment of others, especially impressionable teens who sometimes look up to these stars. Whenever a teenage star or idol “falls,” I am always concerned about the negative impact it may have but in a recent interview … Continue reading →

The Overexposure of Charlie Sheen

I have been quite disturbed about something lately. It is the constant media coverage surrounding Charlie Sheen. As if this world doesn’t have enough disturbing things going on that we need to concern ourselves with the likes of Charlie. Apparently Mr. Sheen has also set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to reach 1 million followers on Twitter. We seriously have 1 million people following this guy? I guess what mostly disturbs me about the situation is the attention being drawn to his questionable lifestyle and his crazy remarks. Teens are well aware of the influence he has … Continue reading →

The Wisdom of Justin Bieber?

So Justin Bieber has been doing more than just singing, he has been offering his thoughts on some pretty controversial subject matter. In the newest Rolling Stone issue he stated that when it comes to sex, you should wait until you are “in love.” By the way, apparently he is dating another teen star, Selena Gomez. I just thought you should know. Bieber also touched on politics when he mentioned how differently healthcare in Canada is…or should I say how much better it is. He jokingly called our country “evil” and made mention of our astronomical medical bills. His views … Continue reading →

MTV Show “Skins” Has Gone Too Far

If you aren’t familiar with the Parents Television Council (PTC), it is an advocacy group in the United States that educates parents on the content of television programs. While some may think the PTC infringes on the right to freedom of speech there have been instances where I have to applaud them. The most recent is what they describe as the “most urgent alert” they have ever passed along to parents. It’s regarding an MTV program called “Skins.” Now I will admit that in passing I have heard reports about this show on various media outlets. I haven’t paid much … Continue reading →