To think that Cheryl F-V's 'romance' with Liam Payne is a publicity stunt

[SeaMagic]

I mean who really gives a crap who she's shagging but oh no, she has to offer hints via social media and then the big unveiling of this latest celebrity 'couple', photos of them hand-in-hand on a dinner date [vom]

And just in case any of the plebs don't quite get that this is 'true love', she wears a big fuck off gold necklace spelling it out

Is Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, or whatever the fuck her surname is this week, a big tedious, attention seeking bore or AIBU?

[hollieberrie]

Woo! I'll be right over Pengilly . Mn definitely needs it's own Larry thread, indeed perhaps a whole topic
Have people seen the latest vanity fair article about beards?

[NotGonnaAnswerThePhone]

1. I struggle to believe that either of them need stunts for publicity, they are constantly in the papers anyway
   

1. They only posted the instagram photo the day before it came out in the papers (assume they were given a heads up and wanted to beat the press)
   

1. They have been dating since December (according to news) and hadn't flashed their relationship around prior to their "outing"
   

Therefore I think yabu

[Pengillygirl]

Larries, we now have a LarryStylinsson appreciation thread in full swing on the Sleb Twaddle Board. Come and join in!

[MargotLovedTom]

Could be a way of relieving the monotony of being on tour? They could've been pissing themselves seeing the fans were getting ever more hysterical at every tweet. They probably had great fun devising elaborate hints, stunts and costumes.

[PrimalLass]

And why not?

I've no idea if they are together or not, but the bears don't do it for me.

[Galaxymum]

Well they spent a lot of money, effort, thought and time to come up with the costumes and accessories just to wind up their fans if they were.

[PrimalLass]

And the bears couldn't just be a way to wind up the Larries? No, not at all.

[SeaMagic]

Okay... so baby is named after Freddie Mercury and Queen - hence named 'Freddie' and 'Reign'?

But it seems like an awful lot of trouble to go to, let alone roping in a willing baby mother, to cover up someone's homosexuality... Why just not give LT a pretty girlfriend [beard] and leave it at that?

And what does 'Argos' refer to?

[JolseBaby]

That's gossip for you Jeremy - it's sometimes all a bit random!

[jeremyisahunt]

I have no idea what's going on in this thread.

[Galaxymum]

The RBB had a phone with apps in its countdown. Included on the phone screen was "Freddie Day" which links very coincidentally to the birth of Louis' son in Jan who is named Freddie Reign. We won't mention all the times RBB dressed as Freddie Mercury from Queen. Almost as if the bears knew. Biggest conspiracy of 2015-2016 from two gay teddy bears and friends!
Some people think Louis and Harry are already married and others think they are engaged and planning their wedding. Harry has visited quite a few wedding related places recently.

[SeaMagic]

Love that video feellikeafailure

And yes, Galaxymum, it is like falling down the rabbit hole... Are you saying that Harry and Louis have gotten married and that Louis hasn't become a father/doesn't actually have a baby [mind boggled].

But what pray tell are 'Argos' and 'Freddie Day'?

[fillingmakesmevom]

Jesus, this is like gossip girl

[HelenaDove]

BillSykes i had NO idea her DHs dad had died.


SC has always come across to me as very manipulative. I worry about what celebrity culture as a whole is doing to young people. Those who go on these shows and those looking on. The whole culture we are in now. Instagram....etc.


And WTF is it with older women and One Direction. They are young people. I see them as kids. I was approaching 40 when they won X factor (i only see these progs when im at DMs) i cant stand them.

The surname thing being discussed on here reminds me of when Tina Turner divorced Ike.

When asked if she was going to keep that surname she said "yes because ive worked damn hard for it"

If DH and i were to split i would keep his surname because a. i like it and prefer it to my maiden name.
b we have been together for a long time and i dont see the point in wiping history.
We married in the late 90s and it didnt occur to me not to change my name but back then i didnt really think it was a viable option...it was just seen as what you did.

[JolseBaby]

Sorry - my reference was to the JR mess, where there most definitely is a baby (sadly).

No idea about the Louis thing though. BG hasn't said anything about it, apart from BJ allegedly lying about being on the pill when they got together. Interesting!!

[Galaxymum]

Well it would if there IS a baby.

There are many stories surrounding Babygate. It depends which tabloid/website you read.

And even different babies depending on which photo you see.

Yup it is that shady.

But the disappearing and reappearing tattoos in the baby pictures versus other pics is the best part of babygate.

In years to come it'll be like "Remember when Elton John ACTUALLY got married?" We'll say "Remember when they made us think Louis actually was a dad with anyone other than Harry?" I may sound mad (I've been told!) but I honestly believe this IS the hugest story to happen in 2016.

But the paternity test will be out soon. Very soon I think.

[JolseBaby]

Galaxy - the consequences of the publicity machine can be very real and very damaging. If it's true - IF - then BG alleges that the girl was genuinely in love, there was a baby and the whole thing has gone boom. Consequently her life - and the child's life - have been turned upside down by a PR machine, all to cover up his sexuality. It's very, very sad.

[JolseBaby]

I've googled the bear thing and don't really get it TBH. However that's not a bad thing, because I spend far too much time reading this kind of mindless gossip already

[Galaxymum]

Also to add as why certain band members haven't come out - there is a huge difference in everyone knowing around you and how you are officially presented because you are under management saying you have to be seen as a womaniser or have a long term girlfriend or area baby daddy from a one night stand.

And actually in 2016 isn't that far worse? That management thinks it is better to sell a 16-22 year old as a serial womaniser and his boyfriend as a father from a one night stand than actually being in a long term relationship because they are both men? Once you go down that rabbit hole and realise the implications you can see why this group of fans HAVE kept banging on about seeing the truth and why they are acknowledged and clearly appreciated by H and L.

[Galaxymum]

Waving back to hollie!!! It really is like going down a rabbit hole and seeing a light then you can't go back!!

I think the shocking part of it is this is forcibly closeting in or rather up to 2016 - and when you start researching the amazing masterposts and videos you can actually see the week it this extra clamping down was enforced. And when you can see the evidence of the behaviour of the two guys involved, and see exactly what was happening around them, then it all becomes clear that you aren't imagining it.

Weetabix - the RBB twitter was deactivated last month and Harry later tweeted "Preaching to the convinced". RBB even had a phone number which is apparently still active but just a voice message now. Google 1D Rainbow bondage bear for the RBB antics at concerts and in its official tweets. Note if you aren't aware of the awesome bears they were on the sound stage at concerts and ended up with their own bodyguards. The depth of queer history shown is amazing and how they got hold of some very rare books, selected appropriate dvds and the use of metaphors is astounding.

I truly am in awe of Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson for standing up for their love for each other and fighting on. But they will be free soon.
Josiebaby - contracts. Signing a contract that includes vague wording defining your image within the "brand" and repercussions for the whole "brand" if you step put of line. It is shocking when you start digging and find out how this happens.

[JolseBaby]

Clarence - I think you have misunderstood me. I am not suggesting that people shouldn't be fighting for gay rights. I have marched at Pride and protested against Section 28, so please don't suggest that I am 'entitled' and unaware of the issues that gay people face in terms of everyday discrimination, because you actually know nothing about me.

The point of my post was to illustrate why some people in the public eye might not feel compelled to announce their sexuality. I'm actually quoting a friend of mine, who is gay but does not attend Pride, nor campaign for gay rights, nor sign petitions for equality/awareness/whatever. He keeps his sexual orientation quite private outside of his friends and family. His view is that his sexuality is his business and it's not up to him to become the posterboy for gay rights - he just wants to live his life. He isn't ashamed, he is private - there is a difference.

Hope that clarifies.

[ClarenceTheLion]

How many press conferences do you see to announce you are hetero?

None. Because that's assumed of everybody until they say otherwise.

How many people get death threats for being straight? Who gets blocked from any form of equal rights for being straight? Who gets fired for being straight? How many straight people decide against holding their partners hand in public because they know it will bring abuse? Has any straight person ever been rejected by their families upon announcing they are straight? In the US just last week the Democrats failed in an attempt to block legislation that would make it constitutionally permissible to discriminate against the LGBT population. Gay people are nowhere near being equal to straight people in terms of basic human rights, and that line above is a classic example of entitlement.

[Roussette]

Yes yes Joisie it should be a non-issue but with the press what it is, that is never going to happen - slebs would be stalked to uncover the truth whatever that truth is.

However, fake marriages, fake babies and all of that is just duping everyone isn't it.. it just feeds the publicity machine and treats the public like they're idiots

[WeetabixExpress]

Is the RBB account all deleted or can someone link to it?

[JolseBaby]

Rousette - if it applied to me personally then yes I agree with you. But the point I am trying to make is that it's the disconnect between announcing that you are straight vs. coming out. How many press conferences do you see to announce you are hetero? It shouldn't be newsworthy - what your sexual orientation is - unless you have deliberately positioned yourself as being something that you are not. In the latter case the conversation isn't so much about what you do sexually in private, as opposed to your blatant hypocrisy IYSWIM?

People shouldn't feel compelled to come out - isn't that the aim of equality? That it is so normalised it's just a non-issue? If you want to be an actor or a singer then it shouldn't compel you to become a role model, or a spokesperson for a cause. If you want to do those things then great, but there are plenty of slebs who don't court publicity, don't talk about their private lives and who avoid the glare of the press whenever possible. If someone wants to keep their life private then that doesn't equate to being ashamed of their choices - it just means that they don't want to tell all and sundry.