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Finally a role model I agree with

Submitted by sarahnewton on January 2, 2007 - 12:18.

Kylie top role model for teenagers
(Tuesday December 26, 2006 00:11 AM)

Kylie Minogue has been voted the most inspirational celebrity of 2006 by teenage girls.

The Aussie pop princess topped the poll in Sugar magazine after beating breast cancer and returning to the stage for her Showgirl tour.

"She's a great role model and has inspired cancer patients to be strong and brave," said one 14-year-old reader.

Sugar editor Annabel Brog said: "Kylie couldn't be any more inspirational. She's friendly, gorgeous, talented - and this year she's shown just how strong she is too."

Singer Christina Aguilera was second, followed by actress Hilary Duff.

Lily Allen was the highest-placed British star at number four.

Fifth was Charlotte Church, who said: "I'm really chuffed to be nominated."

American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson was sixth while Britney Spears shot up to seventh place after dumping husband Kevin Federline.

Pink, Jordan and Coleen McLoughlin completed the top 10.

There was no place for last year's winner Sienna Miller or runner-up Kerry Katona.

Found this today and thought is just proved my point.

Submitted by sarahnewton on December 5, 2006 - 12:10.

Film star Lindsay Lohan has been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, her mother has recently confirmed.

Lohan, 20, is well-known for her party-girl image and is frequently pictured in tabloid publications leaving nightclubs in the early hours of the morning.

According to The Sun her mother, Dina Lohan, has said that it is a "positive" step for her daughter who was recently scolded by a film studio executive for her unprofessional behaviour.

She told People magazine: "She's been attending some meetings and it's going to be a slow process.

"As a parent, you can tell them what you can tell them, but she's 20 and I'm not going to say 'Stay home and don't go out.' I'm there for support, and I'll obviously give her my opinion, but she's fine. She's very smart." add new comment | young girls | young adults | Teens | teenagers | teenage girls | role models | parents | families

So what is it all about?

Submitted by sarahnewton on December 5, 2006 - 12:08.

You are most likely reading this thinking, “what is this all about”? and “what is this girl up to”? Well to be honest I wake up everyday feeling pretty much the same. What I know is I want to change the attitudes of and towards the young girls in this country, as well as giving them a framework from which they can gain a real sense of self. What I still need to figure out is the best way for maximum impact. I spent all morning designing the website – which will look great and I will give you a sneak preview of and I am in the process or organizing the camping with some PR people. I am sure however that this will be like everything else I do, nothing will happen for ages then va va vroom! Watch this space.

Sarah

Podcast - Phoebe is attacked by a leech and we visit the tribal village Kolguli

Submitted by Nathalie McDermott on November 22, 2006 - 06:00.

On our last day in Gudalur we finally went to meet the adivasis (indigenous people of India) in one of their villages. The Unltd group split up and Phoebe, Jo, Laura, Ciara, Siobhan and I visited 'Kolguli' (not sure if I spelt that right) with our guide Murthi.

This podcast begins with the traumatic attack of the leeches of Gudalur. Ciara - I'm sorry if this brings back bad memories...

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