Wednesday 30 September 2015

Highs and Lows: Total Divas - Season 4 - Episode 12!


Read last week's Highs and Lows of Total Divas here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/highs-and-lows-total-divas-season-4_23.html

Highs

Jon's Protectiveness Over Trinity's Wrestling Gear

When it was suggested in Mexico (by Nattie I believe) that the girls do sexy photoshoots on the beach to show off their bodies to their men, Trinity was against it due to the fact that Jon had a problem with her racy wrestling gear previously. Cautious, she decided to sit out of the photoshoot because she didn't want to upset Jon. I think it's kinda sweet how Jon doesn't want Trinity to reveal too much of herself to everyone as he wants to be the only one to see it. Old fashioned, but I like it.

Divas Fun at The Beach

The chemistry between the girls (minus Eva Marie who wasn't there) is clear to see as this episode was spent with them having fun in Mexico. It looked like genuine fun when the girls were laughing and joking around and throwing each other into the pool, before running around on the beach, grappling and pushing each other without a care in the world. What a life to live.

Nikki's/Bryan's Node to Brie That Life is Too Short

Brie has a difficult relationship with her Father which causes her to have little to no contact with him. However, both Nikki and Daniel Bryan expressed to Brie one way or another how life is too short. As Bryan said, there may come a day when he is no longer here. It is a little reminder to appreciate loved ones before it is too late.

Girls Spent All Episode Together

Minus Eva Marie, the rest of the Divas cast spent this episode in Mexico relaxing and having fun together as they took a break from their hectic work schedule. It was nice to see all the girls together where their chemistry shone as in previous episodes the Divas have been seen doing their own thing. More than that, all the girls seem to get on really well with one another which can be a rare feat for a group of (especially attractive) women.

Paige's Convo with TJ

Fed up of Nattie's constant talk of husband TJ and tag team partner Cesaro's bromance, Paige decided to wind Nattie up by suggesting that TJ was gay. The funniest part of this came from Paige's talk with TJ when Nattie called him up to tell him of what Paige had said. Paige asked TJ about his relationship with Cesaro and his response didn't exactly help matters. He started commenting about how strong Cesaro was and how much he can bench press (or something like that), cracking Paige and the girls up. Funny.


Lows

Alicia Fox Posts Video of Trinity Twerking On Instagram

The girls spent an evening at a bar drinking cocktails and twerking (my kind of night, minus the twerking). Trinity was unaware that Alicia Fox had filmed her twerking and posted it up on her instagram page. Trinity wasn't happy with this as she was afraid that Jon would see and disapprove and she didn't want to let him down. She told Alicia Fox that if she knew she had been filmed then she wouldn't have done it. It is a reminder of how easily something can end up on social media to be imprinted on the internet forever (or for as long as it stays online).

Divas Find Out Dusty Rhodes Passed Away

It was sad watching the Diva's reaction after they found out about WWE Legend Dusty Rhodes passing away. Nattie broke down into tears and Paige teared up as she talked about what Dusty meant to her. R.I.P to the legend that is Dusty Rhodes.

Notable Quotes

"Someday he might not be here," - Daniel Bryan

Monday 28 September 2015

NPop News Of The Week! (21/09/15 - 27/09/15)

Check out last week's NPop News Of The Week here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/npop-news-of-week-140915-200915.html


Brawl Breaks Out On CBB Between Farrah and Aisleyne. Vicki Michelle Gets Injured



Azealia Banks Uses Gay Slur on Flight Attendant 



Louis Walsh Returns to The X Factor


Jeremy Kyle Splits From Wife After 13 Years Of Marriage



Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting to Divorce after 21 Months of Marriage



Kenan and Kel Reunite For Good Burger Sketch On The Tonight Show

Highs and Lows: WAGS - Season 1 - Episode 6!


You can read last week's Highs and Lows here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/new-highs-and-lows-wags-season-1.html

Highs

Sasha Gates Little Girl

Sasha's little girl is officially the cutest. That little smile as Sasha played with her, tickling her on the ground actually melted my heart. Now she is a cute kid!

Sasha Gates

I think Sasha was given more exposure in this episode than she has been given in previous episodes and this is a good thing in my opinion. She was left out in the cold last week, missing out on the trip to Mexico but this week the focus was on her having a party to find out the sex of her unborn baby. 
I like Sasha. She seems to be the most grounded of the WAGS. She is elegant, beautiful and knows how to put her point across whilst remaining composed in the process. Antonio is a lucky man.

Sasha and Antonio Gates Have Party to Reveal Sex Of Their Baby

Sasha and Antonio had hoped for the sex of their baby to be a boy so that Antonio's legacy could be carried on. They got their wish as it was revealed they were having a boy and the two were ecstatic. Sweet.

Lows

Olivia and Natalie's Differences with Autumn, Ashley and Sasha

It has been clear to see that there is a difference between Olivia and Natalie versus Autumn, Ashley and Sasha. Olivia and Natalie are free spirited individuals who act in a different way to the three women, which can be seen as immature. Autumn, Ashley and Sasha have different priorities to these girls, either being married or in long term relationships and with children. This week, the girls all had a gathering where Natalie seemed to offend the women with the things she was saying, one of them being asking the girls whether their 'V's were a hot mess' because they were Mothers. She then went on to further offend with her talk and views of slavery. She built a pretty big hole for herself that definitely didn't help her in bonding with these three women.

Nicole Turns Down Work Opportunity to Spend Time With Larry

Nicole turned down a work opportunity due to her boyfriend Larry being at home in LA and wanting to spend time with him. While it is understandable, (since they seem to spend a lot of time a way from each other so any time I imagine together is precious) Nicole comes across as dependent. In this same episode it was revealed that Nicole has to ask Larry for everything from what to eat to what to wear as she cannot decide things for herself.

Saturday 26 September 2015

NPop Thoughts Of The Week! (26/09/15)

You can read last week's thoughts of the week here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/npop-thoughts-of-week-190915.html


It's funny how the positive things that happen in life can be so easily overlooked, but as soon as something bad happens it can affect us deeply. Throughout the unfortunate events that happen to us all, there is always a positive to the situation no matter how small. Whether it helps us grow as a person, or leads to an opportunity we wouldn't have otherwise come across, or even acts as a good storyteller/icebreaker in the future, every cloud has a silver lining.

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Highs and Lows: Total Divas - Season 4 - Episode 11!


Check out last week's Highs and Lows of Total Divas Here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/highs-and-lows-total-divas-season-4_13.html

Highs

Trinity Suggests Jon Does Stand Up Comedy

The majority of the highs from this episode stem from Jon/Jimmy Uso and his stand up comedy as this took centre fold. It all started when Trinity suggested that Jon pursued stand up comedy as another career prospect. Yes! Jon has made me laugh in practically every appearance he has made in Total Divas. He's funny, goofy and lighthearted, making him a great character for the show.

Jon Tests His Material In Front Of Trinity and Her Father

Trinity and her Father wanted Jon to test out his material to see whether or not Jon could make them laugh. Trinity got into her underwear to put Jon at ease (because of that thing about picturing the audience in their underwear if they're feeling nervous). Jon decided to make all of his material about his wife, such as her going to the jacuzzi with a shower cap on and having stinky breath in the morning. It was funnier than put on paper and I cracked up as I usually do with Jon. Trinity's Father also thought the whole thing was funny, bursting out into laughter but Trinity wasn't too pleased about being mocked understandably. To add salt to the wounds, Trinity's Father continued to mock his daughter, jokingly walking out of the room with a shower cap on. Funny.

Jon Takes the Mick Out Of Dolph Ziggler

I enjoyed the presence of Dolph Ziggler this episode, who seems to have just as much of a goofy and funny personality as Jon. It was also interesting to hear that he does stand up comedy on the side, giving Jon a gig at the 'Laugh Factory'. After Trinity expressed her dislike of Jon's material being about her, Jon attempted new material which consisted of really bad knock knock jokes. However, all ended well on the night of the Laugh Factory as Jon took to making fun of Dolph Ziggler and his beach boy looks instead.

Paige's Boyfriend Proposes With Tattoo On Arm

After snooping through boyfriend Kevin's belongings, Paige and WWE Diva Emma discovered a wedding ring in Kevin's jacket, so a lot of this episode was spent with Paige trying to avoid getting Kevin to propose. She knew it was coming, but Kevin proposed in the sweetest way. As he was going to get a new tattoo, he had a tattoo tested on his arm which read 'will you marry me' in fancy writing before he got down on one knee with the ring in his hand. Paige obviously couldn't say no to him after that! Props to Kevin.

Lows

Paige and Emma Snoops Around Kevin's Stuff

First this girl uses a decoy to test if her boyfriend would stray and now this. To be fair, it was Emma that thought to look through his stuff. This was after Paige had mentioned her and Kevin's trip to the jewellery store and the suspicious questions he asked her while they were there. 

WWE Doesn't Clear Daniel Bryan To Wrestle

I feel bad for Daniel Bryan, who seems to be having problems with his health and with the injuries he has suffered. Although he was cleared by his doctors, he wasn't quite cleared by the WWE as they were afraid about him getting back into the ring after his neck injury. Daniel Bryan's wife Brie shared the same concern, fearing she would be taking care of him in his fifties if he continued to wrestle and put his health on the line.

Notable Quotes

"It's not about our next 2 years, it's about our next 20," - Brie Bella

"You're health is more important than money," - Brie Bella

Sunday 20 September 2015

New Highs and Lows! WAGS - Season 1 - Episode 5!

WAGS is a brand new show, which debuted on the E! channel on August 18th of this year. This show follows the glamorous lives of sports stars' wives and girlfriends, giving us ordinaries a little insight into just what it takes to be a WAG. Four episodes in and a lot of drama and cattiness has already taken place! Now is the time for some Highs and Lows (a review of the best and worst bits) of this HOT series!

I already do a Highs and Lows blog of another E! owned series called Total Divas, following the lives of WWE Divas. Be sure to check that out. Here is the last Highs and Lows of Total Divas! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/highs-and-lows-total-divas-season-4_13.html

Highs

Natalie Halcro's Boyfriend Shaun Philips Takes Her, Family and Friends On a Trip To Mexico For Her Birthday

Need I say more? Her boyfriend Shaun paid for her family to fly out to Mexico, taking care of their accommodation and activities while on their trip. Now that's what I call generosity (and having a lot of money).

Barbie Blank looks for Wedding Venues in Mexico

During Lunch, Barbie informed Ashley and Nicole that she planned to get married on the beach. While out in Mexico, Barbie saw this as a perfect opportunity to search for wedding venues. Fellow WAG Autumn Ajirotutu came along and the resort they came across looked like something out of a postcard. Jealous is me.

Barbie Blank Doesn't Have Pierced Ears

I don't know why this was so shocking to me when she revealed to Natalie, Olivia and their family that she hasn't had her ears pierced. I guess I just assumed that all girls got their ears pierced at some point.

Seyi and Autumn Ajirotutu's Romantic Walk On The Beach

Autumn reunited with her husband Seyi Ajirotutu after the girls' trip to Mexico with a
romantic stroll on the beach between the two. To sum up, he told her that she was the rock keeping their family together and it was all very sweet. Especially after the difficult time Autumn had in Mexico with the mini dispute between her and Natalie's boyfriend Shaun.

Lows

Barbie Blank Discusses Wedding Plans after Ashley North reveals her Wedding Has Been Postponed

During Lunch with WAGS Barbie Blank and Nicole Williams, Ashley revealed to the girls that her fiancé had postponed the wedding. Barbie then preceded to talk of her wedding plans much to the annoyance of Ashley. It didn't stop there, as Barbie expressed her desires to search for wedding venues whilst hanging out with Autumn and Ashley and then once again with Natalie and Olivia's family in Ashley's presence. I imagine the last thing Ashley wanted to hear was the one thing she wished to be doing.

Autumn Ajirotutu Makes No/Little Effort With Natalie and Olivia or Their Family

While in Mexico, Autumn seemed to spend much of her time with Ashley, who was the only reason she decided to go on the trip in the first place. When she did spend time with everyone, she seemed glued to her phone, not making too much of an effort to speak to Natalie, Olivia or their family. It is beyond obvious that if it wasn't for the show then these girls would not be seen hanging out with one another.

Autumn Gets Offended by Shaun Philips Comments

Autumn and Natalie's boyfriend clashed when during a discussion of religion, Shaun Philips made a joke about being Jesus Christ repeatedly. This didn't bode well with Autumn, who believed he shouldn't joke about Jesus Christ and while she may have either been wrong or right about her views, she would have done better to just brush it off, rather than taking offence.


Thank you for taking the time to read! Keep looking back for the next Highs and Lows of WAGS!

Saturday 19 September 2015

NPop Thoughts Of The Week! (19/09/15)

Read last week's thoughts of the week here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/npop-thoughts-of-week-110915.html

Sometimes, it seems like a battle between the heart and the mind when deciding on the right decision, or when you have a sense or feeling about something. While the mind often speaks the most sense weighing the pros and cons of a situation, it's hard to ignore the heart or gut. From personal experience I have learnt that following your gut is the right way to go.

Monday 14 September 2015

Sunday 13 September 2015

Highs and Lows: Total Divas - Season 4 - Episode 10!


Check out Episode 9 of Highs and Lows of Total Divas here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/highs-and-lows-total-divas-season-4.html

Highs

Jon/Jimmy Uso's Presence

As perhaps my favourite recurring star on this show, I was more than happy for him to be given quite a bit of screen time. This was due to a trip Trinity planned for Trinity and Jon's family, where she planned to use an RV to travel to location. I have made it more than clear of my love for Jon/Jimmy Uso, who has a lighthearted, goofy and fun persona. In one of his first appearances this episode he displayed this side of him, joking that everyone was too big to stay in an RV together amongst other things.

Trinity Plans Trip for Family in RV

It was a nice gesture on Trinity's behalf to suggest a mini vacation for the family, where we were given a genuine insight into what it would be like hanging out with the Trinity/Jon crew. Apart from a few mishaps, the trip looked like a bunch of fun overall and I have to admit that I would have loved to be a part of it.

Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Renee Young Go on Mini Vacation

Again, we were given an insight into another mini vacation. This time it was on the half of the Bella Twins and WWE Commentator Renee Young, to help Nikki Bella take her mind off of all the stress and anxiety she had been going through as of late. I am just a tad envious of the place and location these girls got to spend time in. Beautiful.

Lows

Nikki Bella is Affected by Stress and Anxiety 

It was interesting to witness the anxiety and stress that Nikki had been going through due to the extra responsibility placed upon her as Diva's Champion. It goes to show that even the ones who seem to have it all feel the same emotions as us little people.

Jonathan Coyle

I like Jonathan and he seems like a great support for Eva Marie who has been given a lot of work opportunities as of late. It would be nice to learn of what Jonathan does though, since we are given a little background of what the other Diva's partners do for work (we even know of what Paige's partner does who is not a wrestler).

No Paige/Alicia Fox/Rosa Mendes

I have become quite accustomed to this threesome who bring a lot of fun and craziness to the show and their absence missed felt this episode.

Notable Quotes

"You have to put a smile on your face and leave all of this in the car because that is our job," - Brie Bella

"My time is now and Jonathan needs to just buckle up and enjoy the ride with me," - Eva Marie

"Go big or go home," - Eva Marie

Friday 11 September 2015

NPop Thoughts Of The Week! (11/09/15)

Check out last week's thoughts of the week here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/09/npop-thoughts-of-week-040915.html


Life can be stressful, especially when things don't go the way you expect them to. Disappointment and failure is inevitable but it is our attitudes that control what happens next. Even in the worst case of scenarios there is always a silver lining, even if the silver lining is an experience that helps us to grow and become better as individuals. Expect little, hope for the best.

Friday 4 September 2015

NPop Thoughts Of The Week! (04/09/15)

These are my 'Thoughts Of The Week' from last week! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/08/npop-thoughts-of-week-290815.html


It's important to be the best person you can be as growth is an important part of our self development. 
People that aid us in our journey are the people we surround ourselves with and the people we look up to, so surround yourself with good people who seek to bring you up, rather than bring you down.

Thursday 3 September 2015

Highs and Lows: Total Divas - Season 4 - Episode 9!


Read Highs and Lows from the previous episode here! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/08/highs-and-lows-total-divas-season-4_31.html

Highs

TJ is Less Than Impressed with Nattie's Sister

In this episode, Nattie's husband TJ displayed his disapproval of Nattie's sister staying with them at every opportunity. He was making little snide remarks, hinting at his displeasure of the situation but the girls weren't quite getting it. I feel bad for TJ at times. I love Nattie, she wears the pants in the relationship and Tj is like a little puppy who follows his owner (which would be Nattie). It makes for an interesting dynamic.

Daniel Bryan Doesn't Approve of Brie Dressing too Sexy

It's sweet how Daniel Bryan disapproved (there's that word again) of Brie showing too much skin whilst out on a lunch date and on a couple of other occasions. There are some guys who want to show their girlfriends/wives off to everyone, allowing their partners to strip naked for the world (ahem) and then there is Daniel Bryan. A normal, down to earth and every day guy who wants Brie all to himself. Very endearing.

Daniel Bryan Buys a Composting Toilet

Daniel Bryan decided to buy a composting toilet in a bid to get his wife to cover up. His genuine enthusiasm and passion for his new purchase was cute to watch and like me, Brie was baffled. Urine, poop, urine poop.

Lows

Nattie Sets Her Sister Up to Get Her Out of House

Nattie had the best intentions in setting her sister up with a 'mate' in the form of WWE Superstar Big E to get her out of the house. I imagine there are quicker ways of achieving this than finding love for her sister.

Paige gets aggressive with Ariane

Paige was sent by Talent Relations Executive to train fellow WWE Diva Ariane. However, Paige became frustrated by Ariane for endangering and not protecting her whilst performing wrestling moves on her and Paige got just a tad aggressive.

Notable Quotes

"Do you want to be dangerous or do you want to wrestle?" - Paige

"Urine, poop, urine, poop," - Daniel Bryan

Wednesday 2 September 2015

NPop Recap! 01/09/15


NPop News of the week: http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/08/npop-news-of-week-240815-300815.html

Playlist

Tinie Tempah ft Ellie Goulding - Wonderman
Ariana Grande - Hands On Me
Tove Lo - Thousand Miles
Zendaya - Butterflies
Sinead Harnett - She Ain't Me
Vanessa Hudgens - Lose Your Love
Tata Young - Boys will be Boys
Sweetbox - Trying to be me
Conor Maynard - R U Crazy
Fifth Harmony - Don't Wanna Dance Alone
Big Time Rush - Boyfriend
Austin Mahone ft Pitbull - Mmh Mmh Yeah Yeah

News

Usain Bolt wins and gets knocked down by Segway
Taylor Swift and Lisa Kudrow sing Smelly Cat
Celebrity Big Brother
Thoughts on the X Factor

www.ioradio.co.uk

Tuesday 1 September 2015

Nicole Scherzinger responds to Ed Sheeran Split Rumours!



Not long ago it was reported that Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Doll fame (37) and Ed Sheeran (24) were dating but it has now been reported that the two have split! *sadface*

Scherzinger reacted to the news by posting a video on her Instagram page where she feigns sadness, whilst lip syncing to Sheeran's track 'Thinking Out Loud'. You can view the video here!


Along with the video, Scherzinger wrote: #TotesEmosh (Totally Emotional) that @teddysphotos and I broke up today #OrangeIsntTheNewBlack Anymore #ScherzyLosesItAfterSheeranBreakUp #NoMoreSheerzinger'.

It was good while it (reportedly) lasted!