Leigh
Leigh McEachran is a movie-going, TV-watching, music-listening, all-around pop culture enthusiast. She eats, sleeps and breathes the entertainment industry, which is why she decided to pair her journalism studies at Ryerson University with her passion for entertainment news in a career in entertainment journalism.
Posts by Leigh
How to be a Real Housewife
Oct 2nd
I love the Real Housewives franchise. It is so enthralling to me that I can’t resist each new episode. I’m fascinated by their lavish lifestyles, beautiful homes and never-ending drama. And while my career aspirations (and by “career,” I am not referring to a jewellery/makeup/wig line) and fear of going under the knife may prevent me from ever becoming a “real housewife,” that doesn’t mean I don’t know what it takes to make it on Bravo!’s hit reality show. So, if you are interested in reaching arm candy status in Beverly Hills, New York City, Orange County, or any of the other locales filled with these ladies who lunch, here are the requirements:
1. You are never too young for botox. Lips must be huge, laugh lines non-existent and you should never, ever be able to furrow your brow. The least amount of facial expressions you can make, the better.
2. Raise your own children? Fuhgeddaboudit! Round the clock nannies (two per child) is necessary to be a decent parent.
3. Flats are disgusting.
4. You must, you must, you must increase your bust– with breast implants. Get them a.s.a.p.!
5. To be financially independent and help support your family, start a jewellery, purse or wig line.
6. Your husband is probably drowning in extreme debt, but don’t ask, because then you’ll have to downgrade.
7. Because you care about education orphans poor people, throw expensive charity events. You may not break even, but you’re raising awareness.
8. Drink alcohol with every meal.
Before you know it, you’ll be chatting with Andy Cohen about your personal problems!
Book: ‘Naked’ by David Sedaris
Sep 28th
I just finished reading David Sedaris’ hilarious memoir, Naked. The book is clever, engaging and hilarious. Since I seem to be the only person on earth that still reads for fun, I decided to print this funny excerpt from his collection of autobiographical essays. It made me laugh out loud, so perhaps you will enjoy it too.
I spent my high school years staring at the pine trees outside my classroom window and picturing myself on the campus of an Ivy League university, where my wealthy roomate Colgate would leave me notes reading, ‘Meet me on the quad at five.’ I wasn’t sure what a quad was, but I knew that I wanted one desperately. My college friends would own horses and monogrammed shoehorns. I’d spend weekends at my roomate’s estate, where his mother would say things like ‘I’ve instructed Helvetica to prepare those little pancakes you’re so fond of, but she’s had a devil of a time locating fresh cape gooseberries.’ This woman would have really big teeth that she’d reveal every time she threw back her head to laugh at one of my many witticisms. ‘You’re an absolute caution,’ she’d bray. ‘Tell me you’ll at least consider joining us this Christmas at Bridle Haven; it just wouldn’t be the same without you.
Hilarious Tabloid Headlines
Sep 27th
Is there a tabloid without Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie on the cover?
I prefer to spend my time reading accurate stories, so I don’t buy tabloids. It drives me nuts when people tell me outlandish “true” stories about celebrities and, when I ask where they heard it, they reply with the name of some weekly glossy that has a reputation for twisting facts. But, there is one thing I love about tabloids- the headlines.
When I’m waiting in line at the grocery store, I love skimming the covers for the latest on the Cruise family, Kim Kardashian, and the never-ending saga of the Brangelina/Jennifer Aniston feud (I’m pretty sure that love triangle is what keeps the industry in business!).
I thought I would share some silly headlines with you. The credibility of each mag ranges (I trust “People” and find them to be a reliable source, but “The National Enquirer” isn’t a publication I would count on…), but they all have in common one thing: eye-catching headlines. Here are my picks:
1. “Jen to Angie: Keep your hands off my new man” – The National Enquirer
2. “Jen’s man threatens Brad!” (“Justin calls Brad a ‘wimp’ and warns, ‘shut your mouth!’”) – InTouch
3. “Nancy Grace: I’m protected by ‘industrial-strength bras’” – People.com
4. (Kim Kardashian) “Newlywed Kim miserable already” – Star
5. (Suri Cruise) “Trapped in Tom and Katie’s warped world” – Life & Style. I enjoyed the bullet points for this one, which are:
- “Katie yanks Suri from school for Fashion Week
- Encouraged to wear dark lipstick and heels
- Cupcakes for breakfast and dinner at 1 a.m.
- Now Suri’s acting out.”
Have you spotted any hilarious headlines? Tweet me: @LAmceachran