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April 19th, 2010
09:40 AM ET
Coachella: My move to the dark side
I'm not trying to sound pretentious or "Hollywood" at all, but celebrities sightings don't really phase me. I just don't get starstruck. Maybe I'm immune because of all the "star-studded" events I've covered for work, but I just feel bad for celebrities when paparazzi are encroaching on their space. We've heard this over and over again, but hey - celebrities are people, too. But Friday evening, I crossed over to the dark side and became a "pap" myself. As Katy Perry put it in the chorus of her hit song, "I Kissed A Girl" and "I liked it." The location was Coachella's V.I.P. area, and the star was - wait for it - Katy Perry. It was the first celebrity sighting of the day and in my attempt to get a picture out to my Twitter followers, I grabbed my co-worker's professional camera and started running towards her. I was actually chasing her and snapping away as her entourage gave me a nasty glare. It was only when they shielded Katy away from me and other photographers that I realized what I was doing... but I couldn't stop. It was a very surreal moment for me. I felt this rush through my body - a thrill. It was exhilarating. I didn't get the million dollar shot, but I got a rear profile shot of her; detailing her black bondage mini dress, surrounded by her "angry people." And yes, 20 seconds later, I was filled with guilt for stealing away Miss Katy Perry's personal space. But let me ask you - why would someone dress like they were ready for a photo shoot unless they were prepared to have their picture taken?
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I would like to read a bit more soon. By the way, rather nice design that blog has, but what do you think about changing it from time to time?
I was actually really excited by the potential of meeting Danny DeVito, LOL! Never found him, I was really wanting to ask him about the secrets of Always Sunny In Philadelphia, among other things!
Awe struck over Kitty Purry? Hmm. Well i guess we all have our idols but i like mine to have more than to hits before i get all "GAGA"
Wink wink.
but what about the show? So many bands were vulcanically challenged and didn't make it!! At least you had the opportunity to see Echo and the Bunnymen – and really is there anyone else that would have been worth seeing??
Maybe she doesn't like fotos! Who knows?
Hey, as much as I agree with you on the celebs being stalked, targeted, and harassed, taking a picture back stage is harmless. As much as they are "people" they are people who have worked very hard to have their picture taken.