Still looking for a new home

17 02 2010

Hey everyone. Thanks so much for following me over here. I won’t be able to stay at this site for long, I just wanted to grab something quickly before Pittwatch.com disappears completely so that we can stay in touch.

I’m currently researching options for a new home. Unfortunately after having lost my jobs when b5 shut down our entertainment blogs, my budget is very tight so I’m not sure where I will end up. I won’t be here for long though, but at least I’ll be able to point you to a more permanent home soon.

Thanks for the support everyone!

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72 responses

17 02 2010
charms

Oh my word. I didn’t realize you no longer have a job! I guess I just thought updating pittwatch was just part of your work.. actually, I really wasn’t sure what exactly your job was. My apologies for my email reply, it was really insensitive just to ask about the site. I hope you find employment ASAP!
But I have to admit, I will miss your site, there was just no other place like it. I can get pictures at other places, but most places have ugly comments.

(hugs) Again I am so sorry.

17 02 2010
pittwatch

Don’t feel bad! :)

My job was an online media writer for b5media and PittWatch was one of several blogs that I wrote. It was the one I started with and I was hired because of my obvious enthusiasm for Brad and Angelina.

Unfortunately today b5 shut down all its entertainment blogs with no warning whatsoever and that wiped out four sites that I wrote – Pittwatch as well as blogs about Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and American Idol.

It’s kind of left me in the lurch.

I’ve purchased a Brad and Angelina related domain name but I currently can’t afford hosting so I’m not sure what will happen. I’m trying to fix it as soon as I can.

Thanks. :)

18 02 2010
neela

It might be too much, but if others don’t mind chipping in for donations to purchase a domain … I’m willing to give what I can ;)

17 02 2010
sunny

Hi ! Sherry
So sorry for your circumstance right now.
I hope you will find new place.
I will follow you wherever you launch at.

GOOD LUCK, Sherry !!!!!!

17 02 2010
charms

Thats just not right. :( It seems rotten to not even give some kind of warning.

I wish I could donate to your new site, money’s tight here to though, otherwise I would. :/
If you keep writing about them, I’ll be there to comment, no matter where it is. Finding yourself employment is much more important though. (obviously.) Keep us informed!

17 02 2010
Lili May

I hope you find a new site soon Sherry! If there’s something I can do to help please let me know.

17 02 2010
Kristen

I hope something comes up soon!

17 02 2010
Stella

Sherry i feel for you, it’s not fair, I hope you will find a new job very soon.
I feel so stupid i can’t do something to help you, you have done so much with your blog about the jolie-pitt. Please let us know how we can help.

17 02 2010
CelebBabyLover

Oh my gosh! I’m sorry to hear about all of this. I hope everything works out! Like everyone else has said, I will continue to comment no matter where this site ends up! :)

17 02 2010
sarahc

Sherry you are the greatest JP fan — No way I could ever leave your blog. Love the JP’s.

17 02 2010
kimmy

don’t worry Sherry! we will still support you all the way to your new site! you’ve work hard, thank you so much! :D love yah!

17 02 2010
Babs

Why can’t you stay here?

17 02 2010
pittwatch

Babs – to be really blunt, the reason I can’t stay here is monetary reasons. WordPress.com doesn’t allow me to put any ads up. I can’t possibly devote the attention that I did to the site before if I can’t make some sort of income. My sites helped pay for my family’s rent and groceries for our kids. Without it I need to find other work and won’t be able to update here very often.

Once I get my domain up and running I can install the blog there and then put ads which will hopefully bring in a bit of an income for me.

Otherwise I just can’t.

17 02 2010
Neil

I don’t know if this is any comfort to you Sherry but you are considered a leading voice by fans of the JoliePitts. I have no doubt we’ll stay YOUR fans too no matter where you go.

17 02 2010
Sherry

Neil – I’m really emotionally vulnerable right now – I’ve put three years of passion into that site, often working seven days a week, getting up in the wee hours when they were in Japan so I could cover it first, etc etc and it’s so hard that it was just snapped away from me. So because of that, your comment made me cry. Seriously made me cry. But in a good way. Thank you so much.

17 02 2010
Sherry

And thank you to everyone who has taken the time to come over. I have registered the domain although it won’t be live for at least 24 hours. I’m also working with a wonderful friend from the same network who is offering to host my domain so hopefully I’ll be up and running by the weekend, or next week at the latest.

Thank you so much for your patience. I love writing about Brad and Angelina but the thing that made me fall in love with PittWatch was the incredible community that thrived in the comments and that was because of all of you. PittWatch never would have been what it was without you.

Please just bear with me for the next few days until I can get settled. In the meantime, feel free to share links in comments to anything new that you find about our favorite celeb family.

17 02 2010
Arrie09

Geez Louise!!!!! IDK what I’ll do!!!!! Wow it seems like yesterday I found out about your site and it was such a happy experience!! It’s the only place I had where ppl didnt judge me for loving Brad and Angie(my family hates them…ugh) Wow!!! I feel so sad….for you especially Sherry!!! I wish there was something I could do…
:(

*Keep us informed

17 02 2010
charms

That was really sweet Neil. <3

Yeah we sure will follow her, always. I need a writer who actually cares about these people, and will provide a friendly and fair place for the fans. Too many other places only care about the amount of comments and drama they can get. And it always leads to hatred and ugliness.

I hope you realize that so many people really appreciate all of your hard work Sherry. Brad and Angelina have been my favorite celebrities for years, and it is really wonderful to have a safe and friendly place to meet and talk to others who care for them too. Thank you for everything you have done for us.

17 02 2010
Arrie09

Shuldve sayd this in my earlier comment but….

I will indeed follow you as will every1 else!! Your that rare person who doesnt tolerate the unneccessary ugliness of mean comments, the only one who’s set up a community of ppl who are alike….I started looking and reading at/on pittwatch and I feel safe to voice my love for the family/couple… I’m only 14 and it became a safehaven away from the stresses of school and other things….thnx Sherry!!!

17 02 2010
Original jpf

Sherry, trust me, I SO can relate. I’m in the media biz and let’s just say “it ain’t what it used to be.” You’re a ace site host. and very talented and knowledgable about the craft and I am 100000000% confidante something even better is being worked out in your behalf.

17 02 2010
Katelyn

Sherry,
I rarely commented on Pitt Watch, but your blog was the first place I headed when I heard some crazy gossip. I like how committed this celebrity couple is to helping those who are less fortunate by giving their money AND their time. I’ll be following you to your new home, where ever it may be.

17 02 2010
CelebBabyLover

charms- I couldn’t agree more with your comment! :)

17 02 2010
lac

Sherry sorry to hear about the job loss. I will look forward to your new website for Pittwatch. Hopefully this change will lead to bigger and better things because you are a good writer and good website host.

17 02 2010
kimmy

oh Sherry! i wanna cry now.. i so much feel sad for you.. but i know you’ll get over this, your as strong as our fave family, the Jolie-Pitt’s! honestly, if it’s news about Brad and Angie i always go to your site first, because i believe in you Sherry! your site is the top site because it’s not bias, it takes sides from everyone and accepts every comment without any hesitation.. you’ve worked so hard for pittwatch and really, you deserve our respect and gratitude. :)

i’m proud to be a pittwatcher! and i will always be, i will follow you wherever your site will be.. Kudos Sherry!

17 02 2010
Jacqueline

dear Sherry, so sorry I have not told you that I’m mortified you have lost your job. whoever employed you is the biggest idiot in the world- the amount of effort, determination and passion you put-in is remarkable/ admirable.
I completely ditto everything everyone has commented here. There’s no other site like yours Sherry; I never look anywhere else unless one of pittwatch fans suggestes it!! We’ll be following you wherever and whenever you move – to the ends of the earth!!
take care of yourself dear Sherry; I wish you all the luck in the world to get another job and get back in the Jolie-Pitt-family ‘saddle’.
In the meantime, we’ll miss you BIGTIME, but will be patient and live in hope forever.
God Bless to you Sherry xx

17 02 2010
neer

I hope everything will be alright. Things do happen for a reason.
I know good things happen to good people.
In time, another door opens somewhere, somehow. When that time comes, people who follow you, will enter it wholeheartedly as they feel the owner welcomes them with open arms.

We are looking forward to it… with great anticipation.

17 02 2010
007

Just discovered the hullabaloo surrounding PittWatch… Griefs!
Even though many have already expressed their support, I’ll just put in mine as well. I know you’ll recover Sherry, since a site pays (through ads) based on visitors and clicks. And you can absolutely count on the whole PittWatch-bunch to follow you to a new address. There simply is nowhere else that’s good enough for us after being spoilt by PittWatch and YOU. :)

The free, kind and calm atmosphere you create is unique. I hope you can keep at it.

Cheers!

17 02 2010
Faye88

Sherry – There are so many JP events coming up for us to look forward to and we all hope to enjoy it as Pittwatchers. Hang in there. You get a big cyber hug from me!

17 02 2010
Lisa

hi Sherry
I am so sorry to hear of this unexpected news for your work. Your site is so fantastic, really it’s my “main stay” when it comes to news for AJ and BP. I hope you find a site that works and it all works out for your employment/ income. I hope you come back as you fill an important niche for Brangelina!

thanks again ..

Lisa

17 02 2010
007

I second that n e e r !

17 02 2010
Marie

Hi Sherry…I got laid off in May after almost 20 years….know how you feel!! everything happens for a reason tho….I’m sure you will be fine…and we will follow you for sure..
here is some pics of the twins to cheer everyone up!!!!! they look exactly like Shiloh!!
http://www.popsugar.com/home?page=1

17 02 2010
chevjuls

Sherry I am so sorry to read that you lost you job I know as pittwatchers we will follow you where ever you go. just keep updateing us. we love you sherry.

17 02 2010
Charlotte

I agree with everyone here, Sherry where ever you go, we will all follow you, and we are so so so sorry to hear you lost your job. If there is anyway we can help (e.g. donating) please let us know :)

17 02 2010
Luzviminda

Sherry, hope things will be brighter soon. We can’t do without you when it comes to our favorite family!

17 02 2010
Lena

Sherry,
Neil is correct about you being the “voice” for the Jolie-Pitts. I hope advertisers flock to your new site and your income shoots through the roof!

17 02 2010
charms

Lena suggested on the old pittwatch that we contact b5media and let them know how we feel about what has happened to Sherry. I feel bad for not thinking of this myself. As long as it won’t make matters worse for her, I suggest we all take the time to do that. She’s devoted so much time to make their site a wonderful place, and to remove it without even a warning was a slap in the face. It wasn’t even like she did this for fun, it was a way for her to help provide for her family. Considering everything she has done for us (and b5media..!) its the least we can do for her.

http://www.b5media.com/contact.html

17 02 2010
chevjuls

I am with you I will do anything to see Sherry get her job back. donate, a petition, or as charms or lena suggested let us all contact b5media, because we don’t want to see sherry sherry losing her job. ARE WE IN GUY? REPLY

17 02 2010
JK

Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about b5 shutting down the blogs. You’ve done such a great job on the Pittwatch site!

Here’s a recent rare photo of the JP twins in Italy:
http://www.popeater.com/2010/02/17/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-twins-photos/

Hope that brings a smile to your face.

May God bless you and give you strength during this time. Hugs!

17 02 2010
Majo

Sherry, I´m really sorry but everything will be fine, no doubt
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NEW HAIRSTYLE´S ANGIE GO TO JJB/OTHER PICS


17 02 2010
Sherry

Hey everyone, thanks a lot. You’ll notice that pittwatch.com now redirects you to the new (crappy) portal site. Yuck.

I’m working on getting my domain so I can set up permanently but unfortunately I need $10 more in my paypal account and I don’t have that right now. :( Whenever I do get ten bucks in there I’ll be able to get a new Brad and Angelina haven set up.

17 02 2010
LA

Sherry,
Where can I make a donation so you can get the site up and going?

17 02 2010
chevjuls

Sherry, you said all you need is $10 more in your pay pal account, I could do that but, you have to give me your information. please reply thank you very much.

17 02 2010
Sherry

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. My paypal address is sherry@andromeda.qc.ca

I’m really hoping to get things going by the end of the weekend.

17 02 2010
VeniceQueen
17 02 2010
emma

Sherry that is terrible news for you :( I never knew it was your only form of income. I rarely commented on pittwatch but I loved it and the work put in to it. I hope you and your children and the rest of your family will be ok :) I thank you for taking the time to still update in this horrible mess you are in.

17 02 2010
chevjuls

Hi Sherry please do what you do best for Pittwatcher and start writing. check your paypal account. love you, told you your fan would not let you down good luck and god bless.

17 02 2010
charms

chevjuls, that was really nice of you. :)

17 02 2010
charms

Justjared has some pictures as well. Angie’s hair style looks lovely on her. It’s getting so long too.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/02/17/brad-pitt-angelina-down-the-grand-canal/#more-544456

It’s important to remember that Jared does not moderate comments the way Sherry does, and rotten things are said there. I avoid them, but it would be great if people left the link to this site in the comment sections. There are a lot of fans that do go to his blog and would probably enjoy a safe site to visit.

17 02 2010
sunny

If Jared moderates nasty comments his site will lose money. Nasty comment come from both sides and heated argument creates more hits.
I don’t visit Jared. Fans at Yuku bring enough photos for me. From photos which I saw at yuku I identify ‘The Tourist’ director, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and a cinematorographer, John Seale (with silver hair. He won Oscar for English Patient).

18 02 2010
Majo

sunny (20:29:26) :

If Jared moderates nasty comments his site will lose money. Nasty comment come from both sides and heated argument creates more hits.
I don’t visit Jared. Fans at Yuku bring enough photos for me. From photos which I saw at yuku I identify ‘The Tourist’ director, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and a cinematorographer, John Seale (with silver hair. He won Oscar for English Patient).

__________________________________________________________________
Sunny, I agree!!!!

17 02 2010
charms

I am aware of how it works sunny, and I’m sure most people are.
I’m not a fan of Jared either, however right now I will visit it, if it means I can advertise Sherry’s new site, I will. It’s easy enough to leave the link and leave.

17 02 2010
Elaine

Hi Sherry I am so sorry too about your job loss, it is so hard I am in the same boat so I understand. Hope you can continue with Pitt Watch, it is such a lovely place to go each day.

17 02 2010
007

Sherry – if you should find that you need more support starting up a “new” PittWatch, let us know! It would be a pleasure to give back after all the hard work you’ve done. Chin up! :)

c h e v j u l s — fenomenal initiative! I can but follow if there is need for more!

17 02 2010
Kristen

Angelina and Brad took Pax out all by himself today. I am so happy he got some special time with his mom and dad!

http://www.popsugar.com/Photos-Brad-Pitt-Angelina-Jolie-Leaving-Venice-Apartment-Without-Twins-Knox-Vivienne-7442631

18 02 2010
go where your heart takes you

i totally panicked when i couldnt find the pittwatch website but thank god i was able to follow you here sherry!

18 02 2010
sunny

I refuse to visit Popsugar as wellas other gossip sites.
So I didn’t see what photos they have but judging from photos at yuku I think
It was two different occasions. I think Brad and Pax went somewhere and back to their hotel.
Angie with a suit had a meeting with filmmakers or she had a rehearsal and back to their hotel with the director and the cinematrographer. Depp needs to promote Alice In Wonderland . He will be busy until March.

18 02 2010
JoliePitt Fan

Sorry to hear about the news Sherry. I check your site often. I hope you are able to find a new site soon. We’ll wait for you! :-)

18 02 2010
Romina

Angie’s new hairdo looks great on her! I’m so thrilled they took Pax out alone, I’m sure he needed to be individualized and their parents noticed!

18 02 2010
teri

This is very sad news for all of us JP fans. Sherry you’ve always had an outstanding site and for them to cut you like that really sucks. Will always be a follower wherever you go, if you need fans to send money please just tell us where.
It just breaks my heart to see such a sweet dear JP supporter get treated this way.

I guess if we bombard the JP attorneys or whoever they could also send support.

18 02 2010
Heather

Sherry- I have a very stressful job and life…the only solace I found was through pittwatch…it was so bad that if an employee came in my office and saw pittwatch on my computer screen…they knew to back out the door and knock before reentering. I liked that your site was light, supportive and showed a beautiful family juggling the same daily grind I do (minus the nannies). The energy you give out is the energy you will get in return. Can you start a facebook page?? We will all become fans.

18 02 2010
isacutie

Hi Sherry, am really sorry to hear about what happened and what B5 did to you. Anyway, will keep following you here and wherever next you lead us to. You’re one great source of JP news and will support you in what way I can, even if it just means following.

18 02 2010
chevjuls

My name is juls and angie and brad though me to give back, I am trying to do so and I asking all of you Pittwatchers if we could at least donate $5 to Sherry so she could keep her site going, because she is the only site that tell us the the truth about Brad and Angelina. I don’t want to see this site get shut down because it is a good site, with beautiful people, thank you so very much god bless.

18 02 2010
isacutie

And my prayers too that you will be able to work things out and get a way to find the income. I wish I could do more to help.

18 02 2010
CelebBabyLover

sunny- From what I’ve read, the J-Ps are staying in a rented house in Italy, not a hotel. :)

Romina- I’m sure they’ve taken Pax out alone before and the paps just haven’t happened to catch them. They’ve alluded in interviews to the fact that there ARE places they can go and not be photographed (one example is when they visit Brad’s family in Missouri. Apart from the photos of them at a Chuck E Cheese’s there in January 2008, I don’t think we’ve ever seen them photographed there. :) ). :)

Anyway, this next part is speaking generally (in otherwords, it’s not aimed at you, Romina! :) ): Why is it that people always express concern about Pax rarely being seen out alone with Angie and/or Brad, but no one seems to have a problem with the fact that neither Zahara nor Shiloh are seen out alone with their parents very much, either (most of the time, we see Zee and Shi out together with Angie and Brad, or out with Angie, Brad, Maddox, and Pax)?

I’m not saying people should have a problem with that by any means. I’m simply wondering about why there seems to be a bit of a double-standard going on when it comes to Pax not being seen out alone with Angie and Brad much vs. the two older girls not being seen out alone with Angie and Brad.

All of that said, in regards to the site: I hope you’re able to get the new domain up soon, Sherry. :)

18 02 2010
mina

I really loved your blog, so it’s really devastating to hear all the bad luck you’ve been going through…take it easy and i wish all the best. I’m looking forward on the new Pittwatch home…=D

18 02 2010
neela

SHERRY!!! I’m so late to the news! I hope you will be able to find a new job soon. You’re a very talented writer, so, I think you’ll be employed with a new company soon. I’m not very devout, but I’ll be sure to include you and your family in my prayers.

Heeh. I think you can disregard my email now. It was just a simple inquiry about the existence of Pittwatch and your well-being.

Thank you so much for taking care of the JP fans, who in turn, have also become your fans. We truly appreciate your efforts to maintain Pittwatch. Thanks for supporting us. Know that you also have our full support. :)

18 02 2010
marzu

Dear Sherry, no wonder when i’d google the pittwatch was no longer there..and i’ve come across this site…I’ll always follow u whenever u are…best of luck in ur future undertaking…

19 02 2010
briseis

Sherry,

I never really posted on your site, I preferred to just lurk. But believe me, whenever the trolls’ comments at JJ’s, CB and other sites get too much, I come here to just enjoy the fans’ comments and your wonderful insights on the JPs, and I feel better. I hope you find a permanent home, and I will follow you, albeit silently.

19 02 2010
briseis

My earlier comment did not show through. Just wanted to thank you for pittwatch, Sheri, even though I just lurk, I never posted. But I will be following you wherever your new home would be.

20 02 2010
my2cents

Thanks to the person earlier who suggested we write Sherry’s former employer to express our support for her. I did just that!

“You really really lost a GREAT blogger in Sherry Osborne when you shut her down unexpectedly! She was fun, informative, on top of the news AND FULL OF INTEGRITY in a business that has so little. Shame on you.”

21 02 2010
spensive6

Thank goodness I went on twitter, otherwise I would’ve never known to come here. I was so confused as to why I kept getting re-directed to crushable.com. That site is awful and I had to send an email to let them know. I hope you find a permanent home. You are the BEST when it comes to everything Brangelina. You’ve got soo many supporters, everything will work out for you!!!

25 02 2010
rcw

I never really blogged on the earlier site, like some of the others, was just happy to read.
When I went to log into pittwatch, I was totally shocked when it wasn’t there. It is my one online vice. Finally caught on to checking where you were on google (like others). So glad to find you again.
What absolute morons dropped the other site? I am never ceased to be amazed at the stupidity of those with the power to make decisions.

Glad to find you!

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