The Friday File #13 - Channing Tatum

Getting voted People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive is a sure way to get attention, Channing Tatum has been catching my eye long before this accolade ;-)

Films like "She's The Man", "The Vow" and of course "Magic Mike" *swoons* have made him very much on my radar and whilst 13 is unlucky for some but not for us right now :-)

Music Monday: The Lumineers - Stubborn Love

I absolutely love this band. Booked to see them next year, cannot wait!

 

The Friday File #12 - David Beckham

David Beckham is always big headline news but this week he's everywhere as he's announced he's leaving LA Galaxy but where next? Every club is probably going to get linked with him until he announces where he is off to. France? Spain? Australia? Staying in the US or is he indeed coming back home to the UK?

Can't beat a bit of Becks ;-)

Music Monday: Gabrielle Aplin - The Power of love

The song features in the Christmas John Lewis advert and helps bring home the emotion and pure joy that Christmas can bring to you. The first time I saw the advert I couldn't help but do a great big "awwwwww" at the end and also wipe away a few tears. So simple. So lovely. So expensive to make! 

The song 'The Power of Love' was of course a Frankie Goes to Hollywood song but now sung slower it seems to take new life. A female voice takes the song back to its original edge and you feel the words pass through you with almost a chill and then your heart lurches with emotion.

 

"Make Love Your Goal"

I think the John Lewis advert and of course the Coca Cola adverts are my favourites this year. Marks and Spencer's one is particularly weak although they get massive props for including a child with Downs Syndrome, even though it wasn't their own idea really.

Also check out more from Gabrielle Aplin on her YouTube channel

 "Dreams are like angels..."