Comedian and Entertainer Paul O’Grady Dies Aged 67

Paul O’Grady’s sudden passing was announced in a statement this morning by his husband, Andre Portasio as “unexpected but peaceful”. As a long-time family favourite entertainer in our home, Donnatella’s Space pays respect. When I told my youngest child this morning that “Paulo had gone“, she instantly knew who I was talking about. Paul O’Grady had affectionately gained that name in our household from when … Continue reading Comedian and Entertainer Paul O’Grady Dies Aged 67

Celebrity Birthdays January 28th

Celebrities born on January 28th include… Dame Jessica Ennis Hill, Former British track and field athlete, 32 Anthony Hamilton, Singer/Songwriter, 47 J. Cole, Hip Hop Recording Artist, 33 Nicolas Sarkozy, Former French President, 63 Elijah Wood, Actor, 37 Nick Carter, Singer (Backstreet Boys), 37 Rick Ross, Rapper, 42 Rakim, Rap Legend, 50 Continue reading Celebrity Birthdays January 28th

Happy National Chocolate Cake Day

January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day in America.  To show our friends across the pond support, Donnatella’s Space joined in with the celebrations in our own unique Lazy Housewives fashion. Well nobody told us it was National Chocolate Cake Day today.  The event is celebrated in the US but we Brits love our chocolate and we love us some cake too.  So the Donnatella’s … Continue reading Happy National Chocolate Cake Day

Who Else Will Phelan Wipe Out Of Weatherfield? Donnatella’s Space Decides

Corrie fans have been warned that resident psycho tormentor and killer, Pat Phelan’s reign of terror is far from over.  Here is a list of potential victims that could, or should be on Phelan’s Hitlist.  TODD GRIMSHAW (Bruno Langley) We know that Bruno will be disappearing from the soap soon due to circumstances off screen that led to the character being written out. Could this … Continue reading Who Else Will Phelan Wipe Out Of Weatherfield? Donnatella’s Space Decides

#UKTV The Best Ad On The Box Right Now

  So it’s November and the Christmas ads are here. John Lewis, M&S, Aldi and Asda are just a few of the ones tapping into our festive spirits. However, the November advert that caught my attention has nothing at all to do with Christmas, yet outshines the best of them. I’m a bit of a Christmas Killjoy and purposefully avoid talking or stressing about it … Continue reading #UKTV The Best Ad On The Box Right Now

Celebrity #SportsStarCrush – Anthony Joshua

British boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is the Donnatella’s Space celebrity crush of the moment. Tall, ripped, sexy and well-mannered, what’s not to like about the 28-year-old chocolate drizzle? Despite my zero f**ks about the world of boxing, I’m familiar with Anthony Joshua through television and the media. However, it was only after watching the BBC documentary, Anthony Joshua: The Fight of My Life that … Continue reading Celebrity #SportsStarCrush – Anthony Joshua

Celebrity #FeelgoodCrush – Tom Read Wilson

If you’re a fan of Celebs Go Dating, you’ll be familiar with the shows receptionist, Tom Read Wilson who is our Feelgood Crush at Donnatella’s Space So whilst most female CGD viewers seem to be drooling over Calum Best (cringe), the DS girls are swooning over the delightful Tom Read Wilson. Yes we know he’s not into lady gardens but the joy we get from … Continue reading Celebrity #FeelgoodCrush – Tom Read Wilson

REVIEW – Avon Creamy Fantasy Shower Creme

Avon’s salted caramel shower creme didn’t give Donnatella’s Space the ‘Fantasy’ we were hoping for. Avon Creamy Fantasy (Salted Caramel & Almond)  shower crème PRICE: £3.00 for 500ml (Special Offer Price £1.50) THE LOWDOWN: When it comes to bath and/or shower times I’m partial to refreshing fruity or floral fragrances. Like chocolate scents, I found the salted caramel of Creamy Fantasy too overpowering and sickly … Continue reading REVIEW – Avon Creamy Fantasy Shower Creme

Celebrity Birthdays – August 29th

Celebrities born on August 29th include… Actress, Rebecca De Mornay (The Hand That Rock The Cradle), 58 Singer/Songwriter/Bassist Me’Shell Ndegeocello, 49 Actor, Elliot Gould, 79 Actor/Comedian, Sir Lenny Henry, 59 Actress, Lea Michele (Glee), 31 Singer, Liam Payne, 24 US Reality Star, Courtney Stodden, 23 Posthumous Birthdays Hollywood Legend, Ingrid Bergman was born in 1915 and died on her 67th birthday in 1982 King of … Continue reading Celebrity Birthdays – August 29th