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The decline in the British role model…

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The British role model has been in a severe decline, it was revealed yesterday.

A massive 67% of people considered John Terry and Tiger Woods as perfect public figures before their recent alleged scandals were revealed.

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Now, a staggering 86% of Brits regard them as terrible role models for the younger generation.

Another 76% of Brits polled felt that high profile divorces/separations represented bad examples of the morals of marriage and family values. High profile cheating allegations are dissolving the traditions of trust and faithfulness.

For younger Britons, being exposed to a quick divorce in the public limelight conceals the large financial reality of ending a marriage through British courts. The average cost of ending a marriage is around £13,000.

The poll of over 1000 people across the UK, conducted by online quiz site triviala.com revealed over 90% people believe too much emphasis is put on the wrong type of celebrities such as the likes of Pete Doherty, Kate Moss and Amy Winehouse are more often than not in the limelight for the wrong reasons.

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83% of people thought Reality TV stars shouldn’t be considered celebrities.

In addition to this, 89% of the public showed their frustration that these individuals were becoming famous due to their likeability factors rather than having actual talent to inspire the younger generation with.

An astonishing 93% of people polled believed today’s celebrities are encouraging young people to succeed via quick wins instead of forging long-term careers.

An additional 91% of adults surveyed believe the younger society are unaware of the real pressures of fame and success which often lead to either breakdowns, bankruptcy or substance abuse.

A surprising 90% stated that their perceptions of MPs being bad role models didn’t change regardless of the recent expense scandal. Its interesting to discover these hugely influential individuals are seen as such bad figures in our society.

Supposed role models don’t realise their importance and influential power they have on the younger generation including fans, youth and the general public. They become inconsiderate of how much they are valued and looked up to for direction and aspirations.

As a nation, it is collectively our duty to set the correct example to ensure our younger members of society can decipher right from wrong and keep traditional British values alive.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the survey, we really appreciate it!

Corinne

Love on set for BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan

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As the Oscars are nearly upon us, this Sunday is sure to be the biggest event of the year. And lucky Brit actress Carey Mulligan who has been nominated for the  Best Actress award is happy for another reason at the moment… her Transformers star boyfriend Shia LaBeouf.

“An Education” starlet Mulligan met the action hero on the set of their new film “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” last August and it seems the couple have been well and truly loved up ever since.

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LaBeouf has been linked to co star Megan Fox and singer Rihanna but it seems he may have now found himself a talented English rose to call his girlfriend. Lets hope he escorts her down the red carpet on Sunday as to make their first public appearance together.

Michael Douglas who also stars in the follow up to the 1987 Wall Street classic, warned the both of them about the dangers of off screen relationships but also made  it clear that they are perfect for each other. He said: “I warned them, “Don’t ever do that”, but they are an item and they are having a great time.”

Well we have our fingers crossed for the sensational actress and after winning the BAFTA for the same award, we hope it’s in the bag!

For all our fantastic Oscars and Academy Awards quizzes click here from who won what to who wore what to who said what?!

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Corinne

Katie Price marries CBB winner Alex Reid in Las Vegas…

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Katie Price has married Celebrity Big Brother winner, cage fighter Alex Reid in a 22 minuite ceremony in Las Vegas. The mother of three only divorced ‘Mysterious Girl’ singer Peter Andre in May 2009.

The newlyweds have been dating for seven months and has been a rollercoaster on/off saga. When Price appeared for the second time on ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’, in her exit interview she publicly dumped Alex on air. After saying she had done “a lot of thinking in the jungle” she went onto say “I wanted to be on my own, I don’t need a relationship. I hope we can remain friends”. Ant and Dec then asked her if Alex was still her boyfriend, she simply said “I’m not with him”.

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Some people have said Katie has wed the CBB cross dressing winner for popularity and media attention. However, her agent has published a statement claiming that: “Their decision to marry has not been made with any media deal in place. It is purely down to their love for each other.” Hmmm, well this is publicity hungry Jordan we are talking about and I’m not that convinced, are you?

In an interview with OK magazine only published on Tuesday, Price had said that she will be having children with Alex and that they would be “together forever”.

According to reports, the couple didn’t allow any filming or photography to take place during the ceremony. Although ITV2’s cameras were there as they also screen Price’s relality TV show. So no doubt there will be at least some footage or a predictable OK front cover story! Let’s just wait and see…

What do you think about Jordnas latest conquest? True love or jumping on Alex’s fame bandwagon? Fancy seeing how much you know about Katie Price and ever interesting trials and tribulations then click here for loads of quizzes. Or Big Brother fans can test their knowledge on a decade of housemates!

Corinne

More Triviala Jackpot winners!

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As I’m sure you are all aware Triviala give out weekly cheques of £500 to some of our lucky players! We’ve had loads more winners who seem to be starting the new year off with a bang.

You are all in with a chance so sign up and get playing.

Sue Tuke (sue1214) from Bolton, Lancashire is one of our latest winners and she sent us in a picture of herself and her cheque to show us how pleased she was with her winnings. I wonder what she’ll spend it on…

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Well done!

Another of our lucky winners the lovely Sue Robinson (susyuk) from Derbyshire was a little camera shy but told us:

“Thanks so much again Triviala, it really is easy to win! I’ve decided I’m going to treat myself to a new iPod Touch and then will save the rest”.

So there you have it guys, simple AND fun when you win with Triviala!

Watch this space for LOADS more games coming up in the next couple weeks and more chances to win cash.

Why not sign up to our Cashback service on Triviala. Its easy- sign up, you shop, you get paid! You can shop at so many different stores including Boots, HMV, Next, Debenhams, Tesco and so many more. Whats more you get £5 cashback and 50 crowns just for signing up.

So what are you waiting for- theres cash and crowns to be had!

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Corinne

Simon Cowell says no to American Idol and yes to American X Factor

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Simon Cowell has confirmed this year will be his last as a judge on American Idol but will be launching a US version of The X Factor.

The music mogul signed a contract with Fox network and the search for a new Leona Lewis, Joe McElderry or Alexandra Burke will begin Autumn 2011. The new venture also marks the first project Cowell is teaming up with Sir Phillip Green for, the business tycoon behind Topshop.  With the success of the UK version behind them, the multi miliionaires look to become even richer!

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Syco, the  joint production company betweeen Cowell and Sony Music own and produce the X Factor format, meaning Simon will accumulate a more substantial amount of money via The X Factor as on American Idol he was paid only as a judge. Simon’s excitement was shown last night when he said: “‘I’m thrilled that we have put a date on the launch of the U.S. version of The X Factor, and delighted to be continuing to work with Fox”.

The X Factor is shown in more than 17 countries globally and is the most popular entertainment show in the  world. The UK entertainment TV formats are fast becoming the worlds leaders. There was ‘Pop Idol’, across the pond becoming American Idol, ‘Britains Got Talent’ was so successful we now have ‘America’s Got Talent’ with old X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne holding the fort and the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has been transformed into ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in the USA. Simon Cowell knows a good thing when he sees one!

Do you think stateside X Factor will be as successful as the UK’s? Will you miss Cowell on the American Idol panel?

To get you prepped and ready for a star spangled American X Factor in 2011, why not play one of our many X Factor quizzes? Test your contestants, judges and songs knowledge to the max!

Corinne

Recent Triviala winners…a Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year and congrats to all out recent Triviala winners!

So we would just like to wish you a very Happy New Year and hope you all had a fantastic festive season, spending time with loved ones, eating and drinking loads and of course, playing on Triviala! Thanks for all your quizzes that were sent in throughout the Christmas period.

Big congratulations going out to our recent Triviala Jackpot winners:

Lucy Pesaro (grasscarp) from Middlesex pictured below won £500 a couple of weeks ago.

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Well done!

Another one of our recent Jackpot winners was the lovely Susan Strong (soostrong) , from West Yorkshire who was a little shy to send in a picture but told us:

“Thank you for the prize it’s a great help for me as I’m a pensioner now. I will spend my winnings in the spring by going to France for a holiday.”

I think thats a fantastic way to spend the winnings, something to look forward to in 2010!

So if you want to be in with a chance of winning cash EVERY DAY on Triviala then what are you waiting for?! Click here for loads of chances.

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8 Mile star Brittany Murphy dies aged 32

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The US actress Brittany Murphy collapsed at home in Los Angeles and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cedars Sinai medical Center.  The star aged 32 is reported to have died from a heart attack.

She was found unconscious in the shower at her home which she shared with her husband British–born screenwriter Simon Monjack. Although the official cause of death is yet to be determined, the star seems to have died from natural causes.

Murphy starred in films such 8 mile, Clueless, Sin city and Don’t Say a word. Her family have said in a statement “She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this time.”

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Murphy’s ex-boyfriend Ashton Kutcher who co-starred with her in ‘Just Married’ paid tribute to her on twitter saying  “2day the world has lost a little piece of sunshine.”

Other celebrities have also paid their respects including Hillary Duff who wrote “RIP Brittany Murphy forever in our hearts”. Jessica Simpson also said “Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of light to so many people. Her smile was contagious.”

Corinne

Lady Gaga meets our Queen Elizabeth at Royal Variety Show

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The Queen of pop, Lady Gaga met the real Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool after closing the famous show.

As expected, Gaga wore a show stopping outfit, a red PVC Elizabethan-esque dress with red sequinned eye make up and an over 20 foot train trailing behind her dress. She performed an unreleased track from her new album ‘The Fame Monster’ called ‘Speechless’ which she has openly said is penned for her beloved father who helped her get over a cocaine addiction before she was famous.

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Lady Gaga is definately enjoying her stop over here in London after performing on the X Factor, Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball and also making a stop at a traditional English pub in North Acton for a quick drink!

She says on her Twitter: “Nothin like a whiskey, fish + chips in the UK to prepare for the Queen”.

Others performing alongside the crazy singer were Britian’s Got Talent dance troop winners Diversity, Miley Cyrus, LuLu, last years X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, Bette Midler and opera singer Katherine Jenkins.

Are you Gaga about Lady Gaga?! Then we’ve loads of quizzes all about the pop sensation herself. Check them out! Also follow us at Twitter for more Triviala and showbiz gossip too!


Corinne

John Prescott cameo in BBC’s Gavin and Stacey

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The BBC revealed today that former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott will make a cameo appearence in the final episode of the popular comedy Gavin and Stacey.

Currently broadcasting series 3 of one of Britain’s favourite comedies, we will see Prescott at man eater Nessa’s wedding, who in previous episodes has alluded to him being an ex flame of hers.

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Prescott has stated on his blog how it all came about: “I’d heard about this running joke about me and this woman called Nessa in the series. Ruth [Jones], who plays Nessa, got in touch and asked if I’d be a sport and play a part”. As the Series 3 DVD was released this week, the secret could no longer be kept as viewers spotted the famous face in the crowd. Prescott “thoroughly enjoyed his cameo in Gavin and Stacey” and it seems he still finds the whole idea extremely funny saying: “As for Nessa, I suppose I have to accept it appears I’ve lost out to a better man.”

What a sport!

If sitcoms are what make you laugh out loud and remember catchphrases from, why not play some of our sitcom quizzes at Triviala?

Corinne

ITV’s X Factor finalists revealed…

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The three lucky X Factor contestants Joe McElderry, Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon were voted in by the British public to be the finalists for the biggest talent competition on TV.

Danyl Johnson, who was mentored by Simon Cowell, received the lowest number of votes and was sent home. The music teacher from Reading was graceful in his defeat saying: “I might have gone out in the semi-final but I’ve gone out to some of the best people I’ve ever met”.

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So, who will be crowned King or Queen of X Factor 2009? Will it be the geordie cutie Joe who’s always been mentor Cheryl’s favourite, the cheeky chappy Essex boy Olly with his funky dance moves or Dagenham diva Stacey who has won over the public with her charming personality and pleasently surprising singing voice? Let us know what you think, we’d love to hear your thoughts…

And if you fancy building up your X Factor knowledge before the final this Saturday, why don’t you play a few of our X Factor quizzes? And follow us at Twitter too for more updates and gossip!