Sam interviews Debbie Harry live from New York

Sam interviews Justin Lee Collins

Sam interviews JJ Burnel and Baz Warne from The Stranglers - yes it's THAT interview!!!

http://www.esnips.com/doc/9114b970-1dd2-4439-9ca0-07cc56f49f08/08-Track-8

Chris Brown apologises

http://www.chrisbrownworld.com/

So Chris Brown has finally stepped up to the bar and apologised for battering Rhianna during an argument following the MTV awards last February. Some are questioning the timing of his apology posted on his website this morning. The cynics are suggesting that perhaps he has a new record coming out soon, or a gig to promote, or he simply wants a few column inches as since the incident he has, and in my opinion rightly so, kept his head down for things to calm down somewhat.

But having watched the video message he posted on his website (see link above) I am inclined to agree with his version of events, that his Lawyers, because of ongoing legal matters, insisted he keep quiet because an apology could have jeopardised his legal position.

I am not, nor will I ever support a man who lashes out at a woman, no matter how much provocation is put before his face. Violence against women is the lowest form of aggressive behaviour by weak, insecure, bullying, poor excuses for men and should never be tolerated nor excused.

I do think Chris Brown sounds sincere with his apology, and maybe now it is time for forgiveness, but we should never forget that he did lose his cool, he didn't control his temper and he did violently attack a young woman.

I'm still not quite sure what message Rhianna is trying to give her young and impressionable fans by getting tattoos of guns on her body after the attack. Something I found most bizarre and still fail to understand, but getting back to Chris Browns Lawyers, and his public apology coming some several months later;

I too have been told not to speak out about the telephone conversation I made to book a taxi for my daughter, that was illegally recorded and then sold to The Sun newspaper for a reported £750. There is so much I would like to say on the subject, but when I finally do get the all clear from my Legal team, and I am able to speak out, will it not be considered too little too late? Will I not be dredging up a sad and deeply regretful incident for it to once again be played out in the public arena? Aren't the readers of the local papers sick and tired of reading about it? I have to consider all of these points, but the bottom line, and the truth of the matter is, I want to make my apology to those I want to apologise to, and to put the record straight, and to try to make amends. No matter what the fall out is.

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Hi guys and thanks for joining the new Facebook group that leads you here! I thought this would be a good place to blog and bang on about whatever comes to mind. Could be your thoughts on Michael Jackson, the latest signings your fave footy team or anything else in or out of the news that catches your eye.

First you need a google or gmail email account, so simple to do, and everyone's jumping onto gmail now as evidently hotmail will start charging for us to use them soon. You probably know that Google also own Youtube, so all of these sites are linked and therefore easy to download from and upload to.

Once you have a Google mail/Gmail account you can join blogspot and comment on anyones blogs, not just mine, and there are lots of really good ones out there. Loadsa Celebs blogspot so have a gander around and see who you can find.

In the meantime, once again a huge welcome to my blogspot, and anything you see on here feel free to comment on, add your views and opinions and comment on other peoples opinions too. That was we can get some good threads going and have some fun!

Happy blogging! Sam x

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Sam Mason Curriculum Vitae

SAM MASON

Profile

Sam Mason has been a leading figure in West country
broadcasting for more than two decades. She has presented
award-winning, vastly successful, news, entertainment and
current affairs programmes on both television and radio.
The Sam Mason Show on BBC Radio Bristol lifted audience
reach by 4.4%, the largest increase recorded by RAJAR
across the UK in 2008.

A household face and voice, Sam has unarguably the largest
personal following in the region; listeners and viewers who
loyally tune in to her shows and inevitably boost ratings.
A unique and unmistakeable broadcaster, with an earthy,
irreverent, provocative style, Sam retains the girl-next-door
appeal which originally made her a loveable broadcasting
one-off.

Not afraid to confront the burning issues of the day, Sam, a
consummate live presenter, is truly at home working in the
realms of her first love, entertainment. With a bulging little
black book of contacts compiled over a lifetime, Sam is
known for her ability to seduce even the most hard-hearted
celebrity into a trip to her studio for an impromptu gig or
revealing interview.

After a meteoric rise with HTV/ITV, Sam took a career
break at the turn of the millennium to become a full-time
mum and raise her daughter, Nell, now a teenager, before
returning to join the BBC.

Experience

PRESENTER, ‘THE SAM MASON SHOW,’ BBC RADIO
BRISTOL AND SOMERSET, 2007-2009
Sam had her own ratings’ winning afternoon show, featuring
a blend of music and chat with an array of international
stars. Over the years she’s interviewed major celebrities
such as Debbie Harry, Sir David Frost, The Stranglers,
Robbie Williams, Oasis, David Bowie, Jim Kerr, Howard
Marks and Jason Donovan.

EMAIL
fileybird@hotmail.com

WEB
http://www.sammason.biz/

TV and Radio Presenter

Audience response was unprecedented with record numbers
of listeners calling in, e-mailing or texting their opinions.
Calls went went off the Richter scale and BBC executives
rewarded Sam with an improved contract.

PRESENTER CUSTOM CHOPPER, DEMON FILMS,
2007, GRANADA CABLE TV, UK/USA
A series of ten one-hour programmes, filmed in Daytona,
other American locations and across Britain and Europe for
an international audience on terrestrial and satellite
platforms. Aired throughout Britain, Europe and the USA.

PRESENTER ‘SAM’S MISSION,’ HTV, 1998-2000
Weekly news item where Sam took on a different job or
challenge within the community, whether it be dustman,
midwife, belly dancer or boxer.

ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT HTV WEST
AND WALES, 1994-2000
Researching, producing, reporting and editing all the
entertainment-related items for HTV news, plus the fun
‘And Finally’ style pieces.

PRESENTER ‘LATE AND LIVE,’ HTV, FIVE SERIES,
1994-1998
Punchy, powerful, ratings-grabbing, 90-minute late night
live topical debate show with guests, bands and studio
audience. Live interviews with national figures involved in
the major issues of the day. Involved orchestrating and
controlling studio debate.

PRESENTER, ‘LIVING IT UP’ and ‘LIVING IT UP AT
CHRISTMAS,’ HTV WEST AND WALES, 1999 AND TX
DISCOVERY HOME AND LEISURE.
Home style magazine series and special on how to improve
your home and make it look great for Christmas.

NEWSREADER (LIVE), HTV 1990-1998
Presented all bulletins, from GMTV opt-outs to anchoring
main programme.

PRESENTER ‘WHAT’S ON,’ HTV 1994-1996
Entertainment guide for the West.

PRESENTER ‘FIRST CUT,’ HTV 1994-1995
Late night battle of the bands competition.

PRESENTER ‘FIT TO WIN!’ HTV AND MERIDIAN,
1994
Inter-regional family ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition.
Other work

PERSONAL APPEARANCES, CORPORATE /TRAINING
VIDEOS, VOICE-OVERS, CHARITY PATRONAGE (1990
to date)
Sam is much in demand because of her huge personal appeal
and rapport with the public, which never fails to increase
the audience/attendance, a fact appreciated by event
organisers.

Similarly Sam’s continued love affair with the viewing and
listening public has enhanced her important work with
various charities, including Breakthrough Breast Cancer, The
Gateway Club, Dorothy House Hospice and the Terence
Higgins Trust, formerly known as the Aled Richards’ Trust,
Autism in Children and The Variety Club of Great Britain.

Education

York Academy of Speech and Dramatic Art; BTEC National
Diploma in Performing Arts (Hons); Bristol Academy of
Performing Arts, Masters Diploma in Drama and Musical
Theatre.

Referrals

References on request.

The Titch Makes Me Twitch

I just launched a Facebook Group at the weekend: 'Alan Titchmarsh, The Saviour of Daytime Television.'

Within 24 hours I had around 50 members, so to speak.

Without him the whole afternoon telly schedule would just fall apart. What a guy. Whether growing Skunk, not for personal use I am sure, or testing sex toys, Mr Green Fingers has got me rooted to his afternoon allotment of allsorts.