Gwyneth Paltrow is clueless

Gwyneth Paltrow at the Oscars last month

Gwyneth Paltrow has come under fire (not literally, unfortunately) for her cover of the Gary Glitter song Do You Wanna Touch Me? on Glee last week. See, the controversy is that Gwyneth couldn't hit the high note on part of the song so it's like, LOL, why is she even trying to cover that song anyways? No, I'm kidding. The controversy is that Glitter likes to f*ck little girls and Gwyneth is filling his pockets. From the Daily Mail:

Glitter, 66, who served three years in a Vietnam prison for sexually assaulting two girls aged ten and 11, could receive hundreds of thousands of pounds in royalties from the song.

The Independent reports that Paltrow's version of the song, which was a 1973 Number Two hit for Glitter, is now available on iTunes following the screening of the show in the U.S. last week - meaning Glitter will receive publishing royalties.

Real name Paul Gadd, the disgraced star, who was deported back to the UK in 2008, will also get a performing rights fee for the song being aired on the episode, titled Sexy.

Here's some advice for you Gwyneth: if you're trying to break into an industry, be sure to avoid tributes to sex offenders. For whatever reason, some people get their panties in a bunch when your actions help convicted child molesters earn hundreds of thousands of dollars. As an aside, this is exactly why I don't volunteer at my local church any more.

*10 Gwyneth Paltrow pictures total in the gallery:

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sickitten

Thanks for covering this so I don't have to.

Anonymous

When will the annoying talentless Limey go back to London Town?

bzero3

No big deal, it's not like she would advocate of enable such behavior. I'm sure there are alot of tools out there that have made "arguably" catchy songs.

Glitter is a pedo I think anyone over 26 got it.

Most of the kids who watch Glee don't know the Beatles and think Gimmie Shelter was written for Call of Duty. Glitter's old and done.

I look forward to hearing of Apples years of thearapy.

HankR

As you know I love to come on here and give you shit as you normally focus on the most bizarre - and oftentimes wrong - things.

Here is the facts. THE PRODUCERS and WRITERS of GLEE are the ones responsible for this. NOT Ms. Paltrow, a frequent dumping ground for you since you appear to be highly allergic to any kind of talent other than overinflated filled to bursting fake boobs.

If you truly feel this was wrong, point your finger(s) at the creative team behind GLEE. But that would be no fun.

Hawk

Nice one, Gwen!