The Daily Star of course have their own form of fantasy football which I didn't notice until only recently.
Hmmm. Claire Andrisani, Eva Wyrwal, Hayley-Marie Coppin, Porchia Watson and Rosie Whiteman are effectively the five-a-side choosing their starting elevens. There's even a promotional collective videoshoot of the five if you want to see it.
http://fantasyfootball.dailystar.co.uk/CleverTV/en/dailystar/starfantasy/15743/clientpundit.do
Strangely the default page for the above link seems to be Rosie's team which on the surface (in my unprofessional opinion as a sports pundit) is probably the strongest of the five as well.
P.S. No, I still have no idea who the other models in the Page 3 mini-league for The Sun's Dream Team are.
Monday 31 August 2009
I did not know that... #2
...Kitty Lea was on EliteTV yesterday.
I've no idea if it was just talking to punters or a bit more than that (I hope it's the former and not the latter though). There's only model I know who's appeared on Page 3 who went to the late night shows at the end-of-the-cable/satellite channels to do just more than talking to punters on the telephone and her name's Amanda (there's another one called Stevie Louise Ritchie but she's appeared on the late night channels before appearing on Page 3 so that doesn't really count).
Kitty's career right now is pretty much OK if only going by her Twitter feed. She's in the Daily Star 2010 calendar but I don't remember the last time her photo was in the Daily Star but she had a feature with Porchia Watson recently (there's a video that proves it but I don't buy the Daily Star). I think the Daily Sport features Kitty now but I might be wrong on that.
Kitty's got the front cover of Bizarre for October/November but has seemingly had some altercation with Front and Nuts (I might be wrong about that as well).
She's writing a book, is trying her hand at being a DJ, has appeared in a feature film (Kung Fu Flid anyone?) and is launching a clothing range amongst a variety of other gigs and is very VERY honest about her opinions and feelings across the various online social networks.
I didn't know she did blog for the Sunday Mercury either.
She's a VERY busy young woman. She's definitely one Kitty who'll fall on her feet.
I've no idea if it was just talking to punters or a bit more than that (I hope it's the former and not the latter though). There's only model I know who's appeared on Page 3 who went to the late night shows at the end-of-the-cable/satellite channels to do just more than talking to punters on the telephone and her name's Amanda (there's another one called Stevie Louise Ritchie but she's appeared on the late night channels before appearing on Page 3 so that doesn't really count).
Kitty's career right now is pretty much OK if only going by her Twitter feed. She's in the Daily Star 2010 calendar but I don't remember the last time her photo was in the Daily Star but she had a feature with Porchia Watson recently (there's a video that proves it but I don't buy the Daily Star). I think the Daily Sport features Kitty now but I might be wrong on that.
Kitty's got the front cover of Bizarre for October/November but has seemingly had some altercation with Front and Nuts (I might be wrong about that as well).
She's writing a book, is trying her hand at being a DJ, has appeared in a feature film (Kung Fu Flid anyone?) and is launching a clothing range amongst a variety of other gigs and is very VERY honest about her opinions and feelings across the various online social networks.
I didn't know she did blog for the Sunday Mercury either.
She's a VERY busy young woman. She's definitely one Kitty who'll fall on her feet.
Sunday 30 August 2009
I'm not a fan of the fans!
Just have a typical look at the comments section for a model's photoshoot on Zootoday's website or over at the Daily Star reveals the generally unpleasant and rather base opinion of what the 'fans' think of the models concerned.
It's on a par more-or-less at certain websites/forums that inevitably post these photos up for perusal. It's another one to chalk up for the 'glamour modelling is bad' brigade. I don't think 'hardcore porn stars' get such sexually aggressive or barbed and veiled comments thrown at them.
The Sun and Nuts magazine have the good grace to try and 'protect' their models from such comments by not allowing 'fans' to post them in the first place. Prevention better than cure?
It's on a par more-or-less at certain websites/forums that inevitably post these photos up for perusal. It's another one to chalk up for the 'glamour modelling is bad' brigade. I don't think 'hardcore porn stars' get such sexually aggressive or barbed and veiled comments thrown at them.
The Sun and Nuts magazine have the good grace to try and 'protect' their models from such comments by not allowing 'fans' to post them in the first place. Prevention better than cure?
Saturday 29 August 2009
Up Close: The Daily Star Calendar 2010
I can name ten of them (January - Natasha Marley, February - Lindsey Strutt, March - Zuzana Drabinova, April - Sammy Braddy, May - Lucy Pinder, June - Malene Espensen, July - Sammie Pennington, August - Eva Wyrwal, September - Sophie Howard and November - Kitty Lea). I'm struggling to name who the models are for October or December (all five featured in that photo that is).
I said earlier on in the month that the Daily Star uses too much Photoshop...what have they done to Sammie Pennington, Sophie Howard and Kitty Lea!? :(
Daily Star's calendar for 2010!
Front and Back:
Hmmm. You look at the effort The Sun have put into their's (see post below) and then you compare that with the Daily Star's. Doesn't seem quite right and it does the Daily Star's models some disservice.
The Sun's a classy effort except the bits where 'Page 3 Calendar' and 'Featuring Topless Photos of' are in block capitals seemingly a little TOO tacked on to make it idiot-proof. The Daily Star's a bit too close to the Daily Sport for my liking in it's perfunctory, with them hoping that the main draw being Lucy Pinder is enough.
I'm not going to lie to you. I couldn't name all 12+ models that are featured in the Daily Star's 2010 calendar if you gave me £1 million.
Hmmm. You look at the effort The Sun have put into their's (see post below) and then you compare that with the Daily Star's. Doesn't seem quite right and it does the Daily Star's models some disservice.
The Sun's a classy effort except the bits where 'Page 3 Calendar' and 'Featuring Topless Photos of' are in block capitals seemingly a little TOO tacked on to make it idiot-proof. The Daily Star's a bit too close to the Daily Sport for my liking in it's perfunctory, with them hoping that the main draw being Lucy Pinder is enough.
I'm not going to lie to you. I couldn't name all 12+ models that are featured in the Daily Star's 2010 calendar if you gave me £1 million.
The Sun's Page 3 Calendar for 2010!
Front and Back:
Seems to be a sort of Seventies 'child of the forest' hippie vibe if the headgear and location are anything to go by which is in stark contrast to the Forties style they used for the 2009 calendar.
The thirteen models this time around are: Amii Grove, Amy Green, Becky Rule, Danni Wells, Katie Downes, Katie-Leigh, Kelly Hall, Nikkala Stott, Peta Todd, Poppy Rivers, Rhian Sugden, Rosie Jones and Sam Cooke.
Seems to be a sort of Seventies 'child of the forest' hippie vibe if the headgear and location are anything to go by which is in stark contrast to the Forties style they used for the 2009 calendar.
The thirteen models this time around are: Amii Grove, Amy Green, Becky Rule, Danni Wells, Katie Downes, Katie-Leigh, Kelly Hall, Nikkala Stott, Peta Todd, Poppy Rivers, Rhian Sugden, Rosie Jones and Sam Cooke.
Friday 28 August 2009
I did not know that...
...Kelly Hall, the most recent winner of The Sun's Page 3 Idol contest is managed by Samantha Bond's agency. Well you certainly wouldn't know from just looking at their roster on their website as she'd be between Katkin (!?) and Kendra.
http://www.samanthabond.net/5_Female.html
Four of the other five finalists are managed by Girl Management (Georgina Darby, Sam Kellett, Hannah Martin and Hannah Owens). India Reynolds, the other finalist is managed by Samantha Bond.
All six have had varying degrees of success since June 1st.
Who will get Kelly Hall first as their cover girl? Front? Loaded? Nuts? Zoo? Or another magazine? **GOOD LUCK, KELLY!!**
http://www.samanthabond.net/5_Female.html
Four of the other five finalists are managed by Girl Management (Georgina Darby, Sam Kellett, Hannah Martin and Hannah Owens). India Reynolds, the other finalist is managed by Samantha Bond.
All six have had varying degrees of success since June 1st.
Who will get Kelly Hall first as their cover girl? Front? Loaded? Nuts? Zoo? Or another magazine? **GOOD LUCK, KELLY!!**
The Irish Sun and the English edition of The Sun...
I have no idea why Claire Tully is generally featured only in The Irish Sun's Page 3 and not the English edition. Today's girl for the English edition is Amy Green and the Irish edition has Claire Tully.
It probably might have something to do with Claire also having an Irish Sun only column but I don't get it (is it 'political'?) but I suppose Claire isn't too fussed as long as she gets paid at the same rate or even more.
It probably might have something to do with Claire also having an Irish Sun only column but I don't get it (is it 'political'?) but I suppose Claire isn't too fussed as long as she gets paid at the same rate or even more.
What!? Is it October already!?
We're still in August but that doesn't apply to the world of publishing where they jump five weeks ahead into October. August/October monthly magazine covers.
Thursday 27 August 2009
Not looking forward to this at all...
I've been thinking of an edition of University Challenge: The Professionals where four glamour models go up against (steady there!) four Booker Prize winners.
Have they ransacked my brain while I've been sleeping!? Damn close to it anyway! I'm surprised who some of the models who has taken part in this are (I've no idea who the other two are but hopefully they'll prove me wrong, do have some book-smarts, common sense and initiative about them and that this isn't a set-up by the BBC).
Not looking forward to the TV show below at all...it's more about comedic/funny 'practical challenges' than 'answering questions about obscure subjects' but I think the glamour models are still being set-up. :(
Hope I'm wrong though and the models win. C'mon Cara, Chelsea and the other two models! **FINGERS CROSSED**
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Have they ransacked my brain while I've been sleeping!? Damn close to it anyway! I'm surprised who some of the models who has taken part in this are (I've no idea who the other two are but hopefully they'll prove me wrong, do have some book-smarts, common sense and initiative about them and that this isn't a set-up by the BBC).
Not looking forward to the TV show below at all...it's more about comedic/funny 'practical challenges' than 'answering questions about obscure subjects' but I think the glamour models are still being set-up. :(
Hope I'm wrong though and the models win. C'mon Cara, Chelsea and the other two models! **FINGERS CROSSED**
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Clever v Stupid
Monday 07 September
8:30pm - 9:00pm
BBC3
Glamour Models
Matt Edmondson presents a game show using games based on psychological research. The show tests the teams' creativity, their emotional intelligence, their physical dexterity and practical skills. Four stunning glamour models, including an ex-playboy bunny, go up against a Latin master, a literary scholar, an Oxford biologist and a Doctor of Pharmacology. The models are determined to prove they're smarter than the stereotype.
So what happens afterwards then?
Having to be called 'Dogface' for the best part of nine weeks (and more depending how long you last!) on national television would hardly do anybody's self-esteem the power of good...but what will happen to Sophie Reade after the tenth series of Big Brother ends?
It'll be interesting to see how the lads mags treat her after she leaves the house. If I were to be honest I've never heard of Sophie Reade before she appeared on Big Brother. I put this down to the fact I don't *SHOCK! HORROR!!* generally buy lads mags. Chanelle Hayes was hardly anything yet she's getting a lot of employment from the lads mags.
When one is in the house, one tends to lose any possible control of one's public image and so it's proved as they've digged around for old photoshoots they had of Sophie and printed them for all to see.
What other offers will Sophie Reade get?
Davina 'I Hate Female BB Housemates' McCall has jokingly called Sophie Reade 'fat'. I think Davina's getting her Doc Martens ready to put the proverbial boot in when Sophie is evicted.
Sophie's favourite to win ahead of surprisingly popular anti-hero Marcus. It'd be a turn-up for the books either way as glamour models tend not to do well on reality TV shows (Chantelle Houghton was not a glamour model when she won Celebrity Big Brother ahead of Michael Barrymore. All Chantelle generally does now is to be photographed on paid-for-by-the-media holidays).
Fingers crossed that Sophie wins. **GOOD LUCK SOPHIE!!**
It'll be interesting to see how the lads mags treat her after she leaves the house. If I were to be honest I've never heard of Sophie Reade before she appeared on Big Brother. I put this down to the fact I don't *SHOCK! HORROR!!* generally buy lads mags. Chanelle Hayes was hardly anything yet she's getting a lot of employment from the lads mags.
When one is in the house, one tends to lose any possible control of one's public image and so it's proved as they've digged around for old photoshoots they had of Sophie and printed them for all to see.
What other offers will Sophie Reade get?
Davina 'I Hate Female BB Housemates' McCall has jokingly called Sophie Reade 'fat'. I think Davina's getting her Doc Martens ready to put the proverbial boot in when Sophie is evicted.
Sophie's favourite to win ahead of surprisingly popular anti-hero Marcus. It'd be a turn-up for the books either way as glamour models tend not to do well on reality TV shows (Chantelle Houghton was not a glamour model when she won Celebrity Big Brother ahead of Michael Barrymore. All Chantelle generally does now is to be photographed on paid-for-by-the-media holidays).
Fingers crossed that Sophie wins. **GOOD LUCK SOPHIE!!**
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Monday 24 August 2009
This link goes somewhere though!
What a pair!
Nothing much more than what's already in their biographies but nice and gently does it though. Always good to keep some mystique about your person but not introducing them seems a thorough disservice.
Nothing much more than what's already in their biographies but nice and gently does it though. Always good to keep some mystique about your person but not introducing them seems a thorough disservice.
Friday 21 August 2009
This link doesn't go anywhere!
I think Stacey (pictured below) and Chloe need all the promotion they can get...The Sun aren't exactly helping their cause though! C'mon The Sun! Put the link to the webpage up properly!
Wednesday 19 August 2009
The negative side of glamour modelling #276
Who are the fans and what are they exactly fans of?
Who are the people who don't like glamour modelling and the models, and why don't they like it?
Is there a career beyond glamour modelling?
I like glamour modelling and the models. Some people like them a little too much though. Some like them for only (ahem) a couple of reasons and nothing more beyond that, and their behaviour reflects that. Some hate them (I say to the naysayers that it's not 'hardcore pornography'...imagine if they saw that! Then they'd have something to actually complain about!).
The British glamour scene can be depressing and thoroughly dispiriting. It's possibly because the lines are blurring and people want to see whatever they want to see (critics and consumers alike).
A career beyond glamour modelling seems almost impossible in that the public have already made up their minds about the glamour scene and what models can and can't do.
Who's the most successful glamour model right now? It's Katie Price (aka Jordan) and she gets by through good will from the tabloid media who continue to write stories about her and create her media personality as well as there being a surprisingly strong and sustained public interest in her.
She's done great for herself but I don't particularly care much for her or the artificial cottage industry that she's created around herself.
Who are the people who don't like glamour modelling and the models, and why don't they like it?
Is there a career beyond glamour modelling?
I like glamour modelling and the models. Some people like them a little too much though. Some like them for only (ahem) a couple of reasons and nothing more beyond that, and their behaviour reflects that. Some hate them (I say to the naysayers that it's not 'hardcore pornography'...imagine if they saw that! Then they'd have something to actually complain about!).
The British glamour scene can be depressing and thoroughly dispiriting. It's possibly because the lines are blurring and people want to see whatever they want to see (critics and consumers alike).
A career beyond glamour modelling seems almost impossible in that the public have already made up their minds about the glamour scene and what models can and can't do.
Who's the most successful glamour model right now? It's Katie Price (aka Jordan) and she gets by through good will from the tabloid media who continue to write stories about her and create her media personality as well as there being a surprisingly strong and sustained public interest in her.
She's done great for herself but I don't particularly care much for her or the artificial cottage industry that she's created around herself.
Back in the day!
Who remembers that Keeley got dumped shortly after she won Page 3 Idol back in 2005? I didn't!
Boyfriend dumps Keeley as she wins Page 3 prize*
Boyfriend dumps Keeley as she wins Page 3 prize*
The Sun has a new Page 3 girl! #2
Her name's Chloe, and she's from Leeds. She's a brunette and the way they've styled it for her initial picture is a little like Kelly Hall's. Not sure who Chloe is managed by. No formal introduction either.
S'funny. She didn't make the final twenty but The Sun have got her on board anyway.
This is odd. Two new girls in one week? Which current girls are leaving if any?
S'funny. She didn't make the final twenty but The Sun have got her on board anyway.
This is odd. Two new girls in one week? Which current girls are leaving if any?
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Starting Eleven!
Make of this what you will and whether or not they even chose their Dream Team teams themselves (did Keeley really pick TWO Stoke City players!?) but this may suggest which eleven models The Sun are keeping for the long-term.
Those in 'The Page 3 League': Keeley, Kelly, Nikkala, Peta, Rhian and Vikki.
I don't play 'Dream Team' so I don't know who the other five are.
Those in 'The Page 3 League': Keeley, Kelly, Nikkala, Peta, Rhian and Vikki.
I don't play 'Dream Team' so I don't know who the other five are.
The Sun has a new Page 3 girl!
Her name is Stacey, and she's from Plymouth but has moved to London. She's a blonde. She's managed by Samantha Bond (under Stacey M if you must know. Stacey Massey is her full name if you really must know).
A bit odd that there doesn't seem to be much of a proper introduction from The Sun for Stacey which on first glances doesn't bode well for her prospects.
Get as much money from them as quick as you can, find a suitable alternative career and then run, Stacey.
I thought they would have put Hannah Martin on their roster as they have done with a few previous Page 3 Idol runner-ups like Katie-Marie Cork and Amy Diamond though.
Stacey made the final twenty for this year's Page 3 idol but didn't make the final six but they've hired her anyway. This year's Page 3 Idol finalists not named Kelly Hall have posed for the Daily Star or elsewhere though.
A bit odd that there doesn't seem to be much of a proper introduction from The Sun for Stacey which on first glances doesn't bode well for her prospects.
Get as much money from them as quick as you can, find a suitable alternative career and then run, Stacey.
I thought they would have put Hannah Martin on their roster as they have done with a few previous Page 3 Idol runner-ups like Katie-Marie Cork and Amy Diamond though.
Stacey made the final twenty for this year's Page 3 idol but didn't make the final six but they've hired her anyway. This year's Page 3 Idol finalists not named Kelly Hall have posed for the Daily Star or elsewhere though.
Sunday 16 August 2009
Holly McGuire
Footie Wives star on £150,000 drug rap
It seems very unfortunate where life has led her, and this latest news about her seems to be another one to add to the tally for the 'glamour modelling is bad' brigade.
The Sun just about acknowledge that yes, Holly did work for them via the Lodge video of her's they've put up.
Last time around she was in the news, it was the News of the World. The story's not in their online archive but the jist of what they wrote is here (not a very nice story).
Holly McGuire's deleted Wikipedia entry
What are Wikipedia editors playing at? Give 'em enough power and they go mad. It's just as well the scumbags don't get paid for doing such a crappy job.
It seems very unfortunate where life has led her, and this latest news about her seems to be another one to add to the tally for the 'glamour modelling is bad' brigade.
The Sun just about acknowledge that yes, Holly did work for them via the Lodge video of her's they've put up.
Last time around she was in the news, it was the News of the World. The story's not in their online archive but the jist of what they wrote is here (not a very nice story).
Holly McGuire's deleted Wikipedia entry
What are Wikipedia editors playing at? Give 'em enough power and they go mad. It's just as well the scumbags don't get paid for doing such a crappy job.
Actresses-turned-models amongst other things...
Gemma Atkinson is very pretty but generally poses in lingerie and swimwear. Jennifer Ellison has got by due to her youthful looks and a bountiful bosom that she will dutifully hide. Chanelle Hayes, Danielle Lloyd and Abi Titmuss will show you everything above the waist apart from their nipples.
There is of course, the plethora of rising starlets, soap opera actresses and various ne'er-do-wells trying to raise their profile and earn some quick cash...but can any of them really be called 'glamour models'?
To the casual gawper on the street who doesn't know any better and considers any woman baring any form of flesh as 'models', yes they are. To the likes of me, no, they aren't as they're just opportunists trading on their slight fame and extracting maximum cash as possible (and who can blame 'em?).
'Glamour modelling' is of course about creating an illusion and it's the picture of what they''re trying to portray. Some people do it better than most though.
There is of course, the plethora of rising starlets, soap opera actresses and various ne'er-do-wells trying to raise their profile and earn some quick cash...but can any of them really be called 'glamour models'?
To the casual gawper on the street who doesn't know any better and considers any woman baring any form of flesh as 'models', yes they are. To the likes of me, no, they aren't as they're just opportunists trading on their slight fame and extracting maximum cash as possible (and who can blame 'em?).
'Glamour modelling' is of course about creating an illusion and it's the picture of what they''re trying to portray. Some people do it better than most though.
Saturday 15 August 2009
Possible double standards
Some models are more popular than others either with the publications, the photographers or the fans concerned. Page 3 isn't the be-end and end-all of glamour modelling and on the whole is usually the springboard for something (hopefully) better for themselves and/or their career.
Louise Glover would have been a very useful addition to either roster of The Sun or the Daily Star but neither publication generally take on models who've posed for the Daily Sport/Sunday Sport. The Sun would probably cite her breast augmentation and their clause for 'all natural' girls for not taking her on instead though.
Their loss, the rest of the glamour world's gain as she's proven to be quite the popular model elsewhere and one of the few British glamour models who has occasionally transcended into mainstream modelling. I don't recall Louise ever posing for The Sun or the Daily Star but there you go. The Sun being a little bitchy about her proves nothing but I can't find her in The Sun's archive under L.
She's had to pose for the likes of Playboy to get where she is though.
Louise Glover would have been a very useful addition to either roster of The Sun or the Daily Star but neither publication generally take on models who've posed for the Daily Sport/Sunday Sport. The Sun would probably cite her breast augmentation and their clause for 'all natural' girls for not taking her on instead though.
Their loss, the rest of the glamour world's gain as she's proven to be quite the popular model elsewhere and one of the few British glamour models who has occasionally transcended into mainstream modelling. I don't recall Louise ever posing for The Sun or the Daily Star but there you go. The Sun being a little bitchy about her proves nothing but I can't find her in The Sun's archive under L.
She's had to pose for the likes of Playboy to get where she is though.
Friday 14 August 2009
Change of location
Friday 14th August's photo of Amii Grove is quite a novel one.
I can't remember the last time that there was a main Page 3 photo (not a photo from a Lodge shoot) that had the model posing on a bed and/or in front of a window that suggests it was shot in daylight hours.
Nothing too saucy. Just the right mood.
I can't remember the last time that there was a main Page 3 photo (not a photo from a Lodge shoot) that had the model posing on a bed and/or in front of a window that suggests it was shot in daylight hours.
Nothing too saucy. Just the right mood.
Tuesday 11 August 2009
After Care Service
It's a mixed bag being in the glamour industry. Sure, the rewards can be huge if you strike it lucky and happen to be 'in demand' but what happens afterwards when the glamour fades and you're no longer in the industry?
Never have been a fan with how The Sun (or the News of the World for that matter) generally treat models who've posed for them. Two cases in point:
~ Melanie Boorman getting married.
~ Samantha Fox getting married.
The Sun being fractionally bitchy, and generally backhanded and tongue-in-cheek as usual about their models.
Depending on your p.o.v, Katie Price (aka Jordan) is either a victim or playing the game (or both if you're that cynically inclined!). Other models may envy her financial status but I would wager a pound-to-a-penny that the majority of models would not want the generally negative publicity or notoriety that she has in order to get such riches. They'd love her money but not the baggage that goes with it.
Never have been a fan with how The Sun (or the News of the World for that matter) generally treat models who've posed for them. Two cases in point:
~ Melanie Boorman getting married.
~ Samantha Fox getting married.
The Sun being fractionally bitchy, and generally backhanded and tongue-in-cheek as usual about their models.
Depending on your p.o.v, Katie Price (aka Jordan) is either a victim or playing the game (or both if you're that cynically inclined!). Other models may envy her financial status but I would wager a pound-to-a-penny that the majority of models would not want the generally negative publicity or notoriety that she has in order to get such riches. They'd love her money but not the baggage that goes with it.
♫ "Here Come The (Page 3) Girls!!" ♫
The Sun have their roster as do the Daily Star. The Sun seems pretty clear-cut as to who they've got, the Daily Star not so much.
The Sun's current roster (20): Amii Grove, Amy Diamond, Amy Green, Becky Rule, Chelsea White, Claire Tully, Danni Wells, Katie Downes, Katie Leigh, Keeley Hazell, Kelly Hall, Nikkala Stott, Peta Todd, Poppy Rivers, Rhian Sugden, Rosie Jones, Ruth Reynolds, Sam Cooke, Vikki Blows and Zoe McConnell.
~ Keeley Hazell and Zoe McConnell have 'retired' but The Sun still has pictures of them though.
Models who have appeared in the Daily Star recently include (23): Ali Saffras, Claire Andrisani, Emma Frain, Eva Wyrwal, Georgina Darby, Hayley-Marie Coppin, Iga Wyrwal, India Reynolds, Katie-Marie Cork, Kelly Andrews, Lindsey Strutt, Lucie Self, Madison Welch, Malene Espensen, Natasha Marley, Porchia Watson, Rosie Whiteman, Sam Kellett, Sammie Pennington, Sammy Braddy, Seren Gibson, Stevie-Louise Ritchie and Zuzana Drabinova.
~ It's been a while since the Daily Star's top two pairing of Sophie Howard and Lucy Pinder have generally troubled it's pages recently though.
You pays your money and you takes your choice! I'd be very happy with either roster! WOOH!!
The Sun's current roster (20): Amii Grove, Amy Diamond, Amy Green, Becky Rule, Chelsea White, Claire Tully, Danni Wells, Katie Downes, Katie Leigh, Keeley Hazell, Kelly Hall, Nikkala Stott, Peta Todd, Poppy Rivers, Rhian Sugden, Rosie Jones, Ruth Reynolds, Sam Cooke, Vikki Blows and Zoe McConnell.
~ Keeley Hazell and Zoe McConnell have 'retired' but The Sun still has pictures of them though.
Models who have appeared in the Daily Star recently include (23): Ali Saffras, Claire Andrisani, Emma Frain, Eva Wyrwal, Georgina Darby, Hayley-Marie Coppin, Iga Wyrwal, India Reynolds, Katie-Marie Cork, Kelly Andrews, Lindsey Strutt, Lucie Self, Madison Welch, Malene Espensen, Natasha Marley, Porchia Watson, Rosie Whiteman, Sam Kellett, Sammie Pennington, Sammy Braddy, Seren Gibson, Stevie-Louise Ritchie and Zuzana Drabinova.
~ It's been a while since the Daily Star's top two pairing of Sophie Howard and Lucy Pinder have generally troubled it's pages recently though.
You pays your money and you takes your choice! I'd be very happy with either roster! WOOH!!
Comparing The Sun and the Daily Star
In regards the quality of the Page 3 photograph, on the day it is down to three elements:
1. The model
2. The photographer
3. The quality of the Photoshop
Some would regard The Sun as being the 'Premier League' of glamour modelling but if the rumours of how pay structure for Page 3 works, the facade will wear off pretty quickly for the models concerned. Little wonder that the models concerned have to go to lads mags and if they're not careful even more dodgier publications to supplement/increase their income.
Some are lucky (or unlucky depending on your p.o.v.) though that generalized scenario isn't the case though and they can find sufficient income elsewhere.
Arguably The Sun work their models far more with various promotional duties that they do whilst over at the Daily Star, there doesn't seem to be too many 'extra-curricular' activities for the models to do.
Personally the difference in quality of the end product between the two publications is fairly superficial.
Are Alison Webster (The Sun's main Page 3 photographer) and/or Zoe McConnell (The Sun's occasional Page 3 photographer) that much better than Jeany Savage (the Daily Star's main Page 3 photographer)? It's all in the eye of the beholder and all that, and of course which photographs are you using to justify your argument?
Some look like snapshots (I'd accuse Alison occasionally of being far too quick to just get smash-and-grabs and then moving onto the next shot as quick as possible rather than going for the overall quality). Some pictures don't seem to look right (I'd accuse the Daily Star of being far too reliant on Photoshop at times).
Now I can't be the only one to notice this but I'm pretty surprised that the quality of the paper they use to print The Sun with has gone considerably downhill. The photograph that is on Page 3 is usually ruined because of this (the Daily Star's just about better).
It's handy that therefore there are online versions with The Sun's Page 3 and the Daily Star's version.
1. The model
2. The photographer
3. The quality of the Photoshop
Some would regard The Sun as being the 'Premier League' of glamour modelling but if the rumours of how pay structure for Page 3 works, the facade will wear off pretty quickly for the models concerned. Little wonder that the models concerned have to go to lads mags and if they're not careful even more dodgier publications to supplement/increase their income.
Some are lucky (or unlucky depending on your p.o.v.) though that generalized scenario isn't the case though and they can find sufficient income elsewhere.
Arguably The Sun work their models far more with various promotional duties that they do whilst over at the Daily Star, there doesn't seem to be too many 'extra-curricular' activities for the models to do.
Personally the difference in quality of the end product between the two publications is fairly superficial.
Are Alison Webster (The Sun's main Page 3 photographer) and/or Zoe McConnell (The Sun's occasional Page 3 photographer) that much better than Jeany Savage (the Daily Star's main Page 3 photographer)? It's all in the eye of the beholder and all that, and of course which photographs are you using to justify your argument?
Some look like snapshots (I'd accuse Alison occasionally of being far too quick to just get smash-and-grabs and then moving onto the next shot as quick as possible rather than going for the overall quality). Some pictures don't seem to look right (I'd accuse the Daily Star of being far too reliant on Photoshop at times).
Now I can't be the only one to notice this but I'm pretty surprised that the quality of the paper they use to print The Sun with has gone considerably downhill. The photograph that is on Page 3 is usually ruined because of this (the Daily Star's just about better).
It's handy that therefore there are online versions with The Sun's Page 3 and the Daily Star's version.
Monday 10 August 2009
What is 'Page 3'?
'Page 3' is the domain of the Page 3 girl (if it's in The Sun) or the Starbird (if in the Daily Star) where a young woman will pose in a state of undress ~ the operative word being 'topless' ~ accompanied by some text which was usually some tenuous innuendo and is now usually some disguised editorial.
Bloggerheads had a running eye on the accompanying text on The Sun's 'Page 3' as it were but had no stomach to continue after mid-September 2008 (very sporting of them considering the circumstances as The Sun continues to put words into the mouths of their models, and Bloggerheads could easily continue shooting proverbial fishes in barrels by attacking The Sun through this manner. Someone has to! Nobody else seems to care!).
A potted history of 'Page 3' can be read over at Wikipedia but the editors over there are feckless jobsworths with absolutely no compassion (more of that much later) that I'd urge readers to boycott Wikipedia in regards British glamour.
Where does the Daily Sport fit in with 'Page 3'? Well that publication is highly aggressive, sexually charged and thus very 'adult' in tone and they make no attempt to disguise it.
The Sun and the Daily Star in comparison like to have it's proverbial cake and eat it but in doing so there is a charm and a certain manner of how they go about it that usually makes it not so distasteful.
Fans of the uncovered female form though usually aren't known for their etiquette and their appetite for the flesh of nubile young women in states of undress would leave Dracula and zombies stumbling around in their wake.
Bloggerheads had a running eye on the accompanying text on The Sun's 'Page 3' as it were but had no stomach to continue after mid-September 2008 (very sporting of them considering the circumstances as The Sun continues to put words into the mouths of their models, and Bloggerheads could easily continue shooting proverbial fishes in barrels by attacking The Sun through this manner. Someone has to! Nobody else seems to care!).
A potted history of 'Page 3' can be read over at Wikipedia but the editors over there are feckless jobsworths with absolutely no compassion (more of that much later) that I'd urge readers to boycott Wikipedia in regards British glamour.
Where does the Daily Sport fit in with 'Page 3'? Well that publication is highly aggressive, sexually charged and thus very 'adult' in tone and they make no attempt to disguise it.
The Sun and the Daily Star in comparison like to have it's proverbial cake and eat it but in doing so there is a charm and a certain manner of how they go about it that usually makes it not so distasteful.
Fans of the uncovered female form though usually aren't known for their etiquette and their appetite for the flesh of nubile young women in states of undress would leave Dracula and zombies stumbling around in their wake.
What is 'British glamour'?
There are various categories for who and what goes on in the British glamour scene.
Generally the key ingredient is yes, there will be a female in various states of undress and that therefore yes, it will involve some form of nudity.
On the whole I'd describe it generally as 'softcore'. Nothing too outrageous although it can be very suggestive at times but nothing too explicit which would make it 'hardcore' like say the images in publications such as Hustler, Penthouse or Playboy.
What about those late-night free-to-air cable/satellite channels that have half-naked women talking on the telephone? That isn't 'British glamour' that's something else as it's very explicit and suggestive stuff.
I can't be bothered to argue whether 'British glamour' is art or pornography. It's up to the eye of the beholder but judging who the target audience is, you can make up your own mind.
Generally the key ingredient is yes, there will be a female in various states of undress and that therefore yes, it will involve some form of nudity.
On the whole I'd describe it generally as 'softcore'. Nothing too outrageous although it can be very suggestive at times but nothing too explicit which would make it 'hardcore' like say the images in publications such as Hustler, Penthouse or Playboy.
What about those late-night free-to-air cable/satellite channels that have half-naked women talking on the telephone? That isn't 'British glamour' that's something else as it's very explicit and suggestive stuff.
I can't be bothered to argue whether 'British glamour' is art or pornography. It's up to the eye of the beholder but judging who the target audience is, you can make up your own mind.
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