Had enough of hearing about the Kardashians? #KardBlock

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If you haven't heard already, social media app developer James Shamsi has created an AdBlock version of the Kardashians called the #KardBlock. How does it work exactly? Well, if there's anything about the Kardashians on your newsfeed, the website you're on etc the app simply makes it disappear. 

"We're tired of logging on to any site and seeing stories of the Kardashian family overshadow REAL news. We don't care about who the Kardashians are or aren't sleeping with. We don't care that Kim dyed her hair blond. We don't care about the Kardashians. You won't ever know the stories about the Kardashians are there, because you won't ever see them. We are also working on customisation to block content related to Justin Bieber" the statement on the website says.

I'm an entertainment journalist and want to know a little secret?...I can't stand the Kardashian/Jenner clan either, but unfortunately sometimes I have to write about what they're doing so I'm probably not going to use the app myself but I'm guessing it will be a popular one. I did have a laugh when I read about it yesterday. I'm looking forward to this Justin Bieber blocking app as well, maybe it could be called #BiebBlock. I'm thinking a Miley Cyrus news blocking app should be next on the agenda?

Is anyone reading this going to use #KardBlock? Here's some food for thought! If you could create an app blocking a celebrity (besides the Kardashians) who would it be? Leave your comments in the box below!     

STARDUST weekly tidbits- October 5

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So it's been a few weeks since I've done one of these but nevertheless...Here's some of the latest entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcome baby daughter
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have welcomed their baby daughter into the world on Wednesday and they have now revealed the baby's name. Kutcher took to his website to introduce his daughter to the world. "Mila and I would like to welcome Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher to the world. May your life be filled with wonder, love, laughter, health, happiness, curiosity and privacy" he wrote. The That 70s Show actor then challenged readers to guess which of several baby photos is actually Wyatt. "Can you guess which one is ours, or does it really matter?" Kutcher asked.

Kim Kardashian denies reports that she left baby, North West at hotel
Kim Kardashian is firing back at reports that she forgot her daughter, North West inside a Paris hotel this week. The reality star was seen leaving the hotel and heading to a car, before going back inside the lobby and exiting again, this time with her daughter. "Heard on the radio today some story I forgot my daughter at our hotel as I'm leaving for the airport. Are you kidding me?!?!?! LOL. I went to the car to make sure the car seat was in because the day before we had a car seat issue" Kardashian tweeted.

The Veronicas are back on top again
Jessica and Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas have managed to make a big comeback this year, with their new song, You Ruin Me, which hit No.1 on the ARIA charts this week. The Veronicas had three years where they were releasing no music, due to disputes with their record label Warner Music. The twins are now signed with Sony Music.The 29-year-old singers admit that You Ruin Me is very different to the pop tunes that people are used to hearing from them. "We didn't expect anything, we just kind of wanted to get it out there, but for so many people to connect to the song it's very validating" Lisa Origliasso told Sydney Confidential.

Charlie Sheen sued over dentist incident
A dental technician who says actor, Charlie Sheen punched her in the chest during an office visit is now suing him for assault and battery. Margarita Palestino filed the lawsuit on Friday in Los Angeles seeking unspecified damages from the former Two And A Half Men star. The lawsuit accuses Sheen of attacking her during a dental appointment on September 25th, including punching her in the chest and grabbing her bra. "Sheen had an adverse reaction to the combination of nitrous oxide and pain medication he was taking for a shoulder injury and that Sheen knocked over dental instruments, but other elements of the woman's story are not true" Sheen's publicist, Jeff Ballard said. Los Angeles police said that they have an active investigation into the incident but could not release further details.

Slash to play at NRL grand final
Legendary rock guitarist and former Guns 'N' Roses member, Slash is set to perform during the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL grand final. The rock star learned the basics of NRL when he watched the Rabbitohs play the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2010. Slash will perform his new single, Bent To Fly from his album Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. "For me, it is going to be such a great experience to be in that environment with that energy performing, even if it's just the one song it is going to be quite the experience" he said.

Got any opinions, thoughts and suggestions on this week's entertainment news headlines? If, so feel free to leave comments in the comment box below! 

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and The Daily Telegraph      

My ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

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Hi everyone! I'm sure most of you have heard by now about the latest craze to take the world by storm. Yup! I'm talking about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's a charity fundraiser in order to raise money for ALS disease. ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease. It is a motor neuron disease similar to MS, which ultimately results in death. Medications are used to reduce the symptoms of ALS but currently there is no cure for the disease.

The ALS Association is raising money for medical research to find a cure for the disease so many people have taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise funds for the cause. How it works is that a person is nominated by someone or you can nominate yourself to participate, you pour a bucket of ice water over your head and then you nominate three other people to to do it. The rule is that you must be filmed while doing the challenge and you must share it on social media to create awareness for the disease. Participants are generally required to complete their challenge within 24 hours of being nominated, I did my challenge a few days after being nominated though because I figured as long as I do the challenge and donate to the charity it shouldn't matter when I do it. If you are nominated but do not complete the challenge you are required to donate $100 to The ALS Association but if the challenge is accepted you are only required to donate $10 to The ALS Association. 

Many high-profile celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, John Travolta and Victoria Beckham have all participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. That's not why I did it though. I actually think it's a great cause to find a cure for a very serious disease. I was nominated by my sister, Liat and I nominated two of my friends, Hannah and Lauren as well as Australian TV show host, Rove Mcmanus so let's hope they all accept their challenges haha! I am also going to donate to The ALS Association. Here's my ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video! Please excuse the profanities LOL! Don't forget to donate to the ALS Association at   http://www.alsa.org/ .

STARDUST weekly tidbits- September 13

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Here's what's been making entertainment news headlines around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Miley Cyrus goes topless to New York Fashion Week after-party
Miley Cyrus attended fashion designer, Alexander Wang's New York Fashion Week after-party this week, wearing nothing on top but ice-cream cone pasties. Cyrus's daring outfit included her sunglasses, which had rainbow pills decorated onto them. The 21-year-old singer posted a picture of herself at the party on Instagram with the caption, "Btw I don't have some weird rash. I got pink glitter rubbed all over me on the party bus. #Rave". The singer posted another picture from the party saying it was "the best night eva". Other celebrities such as Nicki Minaj and Kendall Jenner also made an appearance at the after-party.

The Kardashian clan hit Sydney
Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian arrived in Sydney on Thursday morning with her rapper husband, Kanye West and their 14-month-old daughter, North in tow. The trio touched down in Sydney in spectacular celebrity style, being taken away in a car, which took them straight to the Park Hyatt Hotel. Kanye West is performing tonight and Saturday night at Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney and then he will do another show in Brisbane on Monday. Kim Kardashian will be making her only public appearance at Parramatta Westfield tomorrow to promote the Kardashian Kollection.

Nicole Kidman's father dies after fall
In breaking entertainment news tonight, Nicole and Antonia Kidman's father has died. It is believed that Dr Antony Kidman was at his daughter, Antonia's house in Singapore when he fell and later passed away. Dr Kidman was a respected psychologist, aged in his 70s. He was the Director of the UTS Health Psychology Unit and Director of the Foundation For Life Sciences at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital. In June this year Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet with her father at the Swisse Celebrate Life Ball in Melbourne. Dr Kidman had a very close relationship with his daughters, Antonia and Nicole, as well as their families. "The family is in shock and is grieving over the tragic news Dr Anthony Kidman has passed away" Nicole Kidman's publicist, Wendy Day said. The Kidman family was last seen together in Sydney in January for Dr Kidman and his wife, Janelle's 50th wedding anniversary.

Joan Rivers gets her fabulous send off
Joan Rivers got the fabulous funeral she wanted this week, as close friends and family paid their respects in a ceremony held at the Temple Emanu-El synagogue in New York City. There was a red carpet inside and the New York City Gay Men's Chrous sang Hey Big Spender and That's Entertainment before the funeral began. Opening prayers were led by Rabbi Joshua Davidson. Margie Stern, Cindy Adams and Ms Rivers daughter, Melissa all spoke about the late comedian. Hugh Jackman was even there to perform a musical interlude. Many of Joan Rivers close friends attended the service including Kathy Griffin, Rosie O'Donnell, Howard Stern, Judge Judy Sheindlin, Donald Trump, Sarah Jessica Parker and Whoopi Goldberg. A large crowd of fans gathered outside the synagogue to pay their final respects to Joan Rivers.

Ashley Tisdale gets hitched
High School Musical star, Ashley Tisdale wed her musician fiance', Christopher French on September 8. The actress shared a picture on Instagram saying "Best day of my life! Introducing Mr. and Mrs. French". Tisdale's High School Musical co-star and bestie, Vanessa Hudgens was a bridesmaid at the wedding. The couple officially started dating in December 2012 and they got engaged in August 2013.

Information compiled from: The Daily Telegraph and Entertainment Tonight

Got any opinions or comments on any of the entertainment news headlines this week? If, so I'd love to hear about them! Feel free to leave any comments in the comment box below.