Becoming a Journalist

When I was younger I never knew what I wanted to be. I was constantly changing my mind from a dancer to a singer to an actor. A journalist never came into mind. I've never cared about the money, it was always how quickly people would know my name. That's what I wanted - to become famous.

Although this was my passion all those years ago. I think secretly, I always knew I wanted to become a journalist. During my A-Levels, the only journalism related course I did was English, and that was because I liked stories. I think my teachers realised I was going down the wrong career path before I did. I was constantly asking them questions about their facts and where they got their information from, as well as finding things out to point out where their argument was flawed. They would always respond: "Becca, stop being a journalist. You're here to learn!" But I wasn't being a journalist, I was only trying to make sure that what they was telling us was backed up with facts. That's when it hit me. I did't care about becoming famous, or being an actor or any of those other careers. I just wanted to make sure people knew they were getting the truth from higher figures. Maybe they was right, maybe I was being a little journalist.

I spent my free time writing up my own personal blog (the site closed down and took all my work with it, and to this day I'm still sad about it- even though it was probably terrible!) about news and celebrities. I used it as a stepping stone to get into university. Turns out I didn't need it. But now I have a new blog that I do need, so I guess it was handy to start writing in the beginning.

Skipping ahead a few months I got the grades I needed to get into Northampton University and was so happy. I mean me, Rebecca Pritchard, was going to become a journalist. ME!!?? I mean obviously I'm going to contribute to the student aspect as well - I think I've contributed a bit too much but I'll save that story for a different post.  The people I met were different to what I was normally used to. I mean coming from London to Northampton, I'm sure you can do the maths on that yourself. All in all, One year later they're probably the most random bunch of people that has been put together but we work.

I was pretty much thrown in the deep end when I started. Everyone was almost ahead of the game and I was still at the starting line. Some knew people who worked in the industry, others have already done things for the industry. What could I really say with all of that?  "I run a blog...kinda? " Not the best impression is it. But now, I'm sure we are all at the same place - hopefully.

Training to become a journalist is probably one of the best things I've done in my 19 years of living. I've met some amazing people trying to get into the industry, some amazing people in the industry and also used some pretty cool equipment. I mean the TV studio is pretty cool too, but I'd rather shoot and edit than be on the actual telly. (Oh how my original idea changed aye?) But for now I'm still learning. I'm only in my second year but I have already worked at a newspaper so I guess I'm moving up in the world. I'll never forget the first piece of footage I had to shoot. It was terrible, I was in it! But it was a good laugh and a learning curve. I guess I can become a journalist if I try hard enough.

Take a look at the first piece to camera I ever did:

Children In Need beats 2012 record

Last nights show of Children In Need has raised a record £31,124,896 beating 2012′s total of £26 million.


For the last two days, the Great British public has joined together to watch the charity show Children in Need. It all kicked off with Thursday's night Children in Need Rocks, which was created by the one and only Gary Barlow. We saw the best of British acts perform, from Ellie Goulding to the former Abba star Agnetha Faltskog, who hasn't perfromed in 25 years. Thursday nights show attracted 4.2 million viewers on BBC One. Thursday's night show alone raised over £1,000,000 for the charity. 

Friday's night show was even more spectacular as we saw performances from the Eastenders cast and super-band McBusted for the first time.
To get the ball rolling it was the dance to the death as Torvill and Dean danced their way to the trophy on the Strictly Come Dancing Children in Need special. The two competed in a 'non-competitive'  dance off which was more competitive than the actual show! With both having an outstanding performance, the judges could not fault either pair, showing the others how it's done.   We knew the Show was miraculous brothers Ylves, performed their smash hit The Fox. This years show really did make the seven and a half hours fly past as it was brilliant live family fun television. But the whole teenage nation was taken by storm when the super group was born; McBusted.


The super group took the teenagers by storm by combining their hit tracks before starting their UK tour. McFly started the rave as they were first to appear on stage just after 11pm before being  joined by James and Matt from Busted, performing Year 3000. The combination of the two bands continued to switch songs as all the members was rather nervous as it was their first performance as a super group, but successfully beating their nerves as they done the iconic Busted jump. 

Twitter was the first place the teens turned to, to express their excitement for the performance and the tour in 2014. Other acts which stole the show included: JLS, One Direction and the Eastenders cast. 

Watch McBusted's performance below:

Free Theatre in London ?!

Everybody loves to go to the theatre, but not everybody loves to pay for a show they might or might not enjoy. However, throughout the month of August, The Scoop has been giving free shows to three condensed versions of Sophocles tragedies. Oedipus - Prince of Thieves, Oedipus Rex and Antigone.

The scoop theatre has no income what-so-ever and relies mostly on sales of programs and badges and sponsorship, despite being located in between Boris Johnson's buildings!

The cast rehearsing Prince of Thieves 

The first play, Prince of thieves, is very child friendly with interaction with the audience, filled with smiles and laughs throughout the whole performance.
We follow young Oedipus's journey to become King with his loyal friends Pandora (who is played by Charlotte Whitaker) and Archie, the talking bear, who is very sarcastic and loves making puns. (Played by Joseph Wicks).
The  play itself is much like a panto as it consists of singing well know modern pop songs and children shouting out to the cast with help.



However, after this child friendly performance, things become more dark as Oedipus finds out the truth about his birth and parents, making him and his daughter Antigone suffer the consequences. With both hour long productions have a much more serious and in-depth approach to the tale compared to the children show. Philip Scott-Wallace, who plays Oedipus put on a magnificent performance during this tale, which made a connection between actor and audience. With this we could feel the emotional side of Oedipus's tale.

Not only is the shows amazing, but the staff there are amazingly friendly and happy to help any way they can to ensure that their audience is having the best time they possible can.

The shows run every Wednesday to Sunday until September 1st and is completely free. So if you're in London I highly recommend viewing these performance at The Scoop Open Air Theater.

Prince of Thieves - 6pm - 7pm
Oedipus Rex- 8pm - 9pm
Antigone- 9:15pm - 10:15pm

The Scoop Theatre is located at the More London Riverside between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. SE1 2DB

Justin Bieber S P I T S on fans?!

          Bieber caught on camera spitting on his fans, shouldn't something be done about this?

Bieber spitting on fans. 

Oh, it hasn't been a good year for the Biebs. First he gets in trouble for turning up late to one of his shows. Then the argument with the photographer. Falling ill on stage. Peeing in a mop bucket. Spitting in a DJ's face at a nightclub despite being underage, and now spitting on fans who was outside his hotel! Oh Justin this doesn't look good. 

The YouTube sensation star was caught on camera launching a spit bubble towards his fans while he and his friends were laughing about it in the Toronto hotel room. TMZ were first to upload the images even though there has been allegations that the star has spat in a DJ's face in Ohio. Speaking of spitting, did i forget to mention that a woman has also pointed the finger, that the Baby star spat in her drink back in January. Back in March it was also brought up that Justin has spat in a neighbours face after an argument erupted that he was speeding in his Ferrari. Both allegations has been denied by Justin's' spokesman, but how will he get out of this one, with photographic evidence?   

Bieber and friends laughing 

But no matter what Justin does, his loyal grandparents are always on his side. Diane Dale defended her grandson by saying she felt bad about the lack of privacy Justin receives. "It's totally crazy. I feel sorry for Justin all the time because paparazzi pick on him all the time. Anybody else's kid have done the same thing but nobody says anything" she states. 
Justin's Grandfather, Bruce Dale, also backs up the teen star by stating "He's just a 19-year-old by - and before you criticize him, say 'what is my 19-year old boy doing?'"  

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Fans make a circle around the spit.

Many people have already taken to twitter, some laughing at the act and some fuming. Well Justin I would like to see how you cover this one up. 

Beieber is currently touring the US doing his Believe tour.  

Dancing all night to the best song ever?

 One Direction has finally revealed their latest music video for Best Song Ever. 

Niall Horan as Harvey

The biggest boy band in the world, released their brand new video last night, for their new single 'Best Song Ever.' The single will be the lead single from their upcoming movie 'This Is Us' which will be in cinemas on August 29th. The single has already climbed up to number 2 on the iTunes chart, behind Avicii's hit 'Wake me up.'

Zayn as Veronica.

During the promo releases, the boys showed their fans of the multiple characters they will be playing.
Zayn, who is known for being shy, went full out to played sexy secretary Veronica. The only boy who played a female in the video.  The rest of the boys played bosses, choreographers or marketing researchers. 

Harry Styles as Marcel. 

Heart throb Harry Styles, won over the girls by playing Marcel, the market researcher. While Niall and Louis played the horrible bosses Harvey and Johnny. Liam played the camp Choreographer, Leroy. 

A source close to the boys said that they chose to do a music industry theme because they  like to keep their fans entertained by doing something different.
The insider said "The boys had a great time making the movie. They couldn't believe how different they look. They can't wait for their fans to see them looking like this, they think they will find it hilarious."

Watch the brand new music video below.

Max George to be on TOWIE?

Towie star-Lucy Mecklenburg says things are getting serious between her and Max.

Max George and Lucy Mecklenburg,

The pair was spotted hanging out together during the week on a night out but Lucy will be revealing all on tomorrow's episode of TOWIE. The pair were seen in a London's G-A-Y, kissing and cuddling. An inside has spoken about the pairs interaction at the club. "The Wanted went to the VIP section backstage after they had performed." They began. "Lucy came with a friend after Max invited then in and they spent time cuddling and kissing. They were very affectionate and were constantly flirting. They arrived in the backstage area around 3am and later left together."

Although it sounds like things are hotting up between the pair, Lucy thinks otherwise. She starts to reveal their relationship as she talks to Sam Faiers. "He's really nice but it's very very very earl stages." 

Clip from tomorrow night. 

Also in tomorrow nights Towie, the girls throw Marks mum a hen do as she renews her vows with Big Mark. Also Abi and Jasmin confront Dan about what hapeened in Marbs and Gemma becomes annoyed when she finds out that Arg has announced about their latest get together. Nanny Pat also gets some love and James Lock tries to put all the water back under the bridge with Joey.

Catch up with all the previous episodes of The Only Way Is Essex on ITV Player. Catch tomorrows' episode at 10pm on ITV2. 

50 Cent going back to prison?

 

Rapper 50 Cent has been charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend and trashing her home in LA.

Rapper 50 Cent

37 year old, Curtis Jackson - commonly known as 50 Cent- was charged with domestic violence and four counts of vandalism on Wednesday, 3rd July 2013.  The Candy Shop rapper has been accused of kicking a woman named Daphne Joy, and trashing her bedroom during an argument in her Los Angeles condo in June.  A representative for 50 Cent, has yet to make a comment on the case. If the rapper is convicted on all four cases, he could spend up to five years in jail, and £30,000 ($46,000) worth of fines.

                              

Police were called to a home in Los Angeles on 23rd June, and found a women and a baby, but Curtis has already fled the scene by the time they arrived. Joy has told the police the In Da Club rapper started to destroy her property during an argument before locking herself in her bedroom. She also mentioned that Curtis kicked open her bedroom door and started to kick her. Police have mentioned that when they arrived they found several broken items, including: a chandelier, a television and furniture.

"The female has previously been in a three-year relationship with Jackson and they have a child in common, she was injured when Jackson kicked her." A news reporter said. Mike Feuer has also commented on the event saying "Regardless of perceived celebrity or notoriety, domestic violence is a serious crime and alleged perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law by this office." It has also been mentioned that the rapper has not formally been arrested. "It is important to note, Mr.Jackson has not been arrested and there is no warrant outstanding for his arrest," Leemon said. "We have been in contact with the L.A City Attorney's Office and are currently conducting our own investigation into these allegations.Out of respect for the legal process, we will not be commenting any further at this time."

                             

Because of these events, 50 Cent has cancelled his Birmingham Argos appearance in the UK. He was meant to appear on Union Street to visit the shop on Monday to promote his new range of headphones.

Curtis Jackson is due in court in L.A on July 22nd.