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Since the early 1990s, when MTV rolled out the first season of its ever-enduring homage to voyeruism, ‘The Real World,’ reality television and its stars have become an inescapabale part of our cultural lexicon. From the waist-whittling starvation on ‘Survivor’ to the brutal effects of ‘Bridalplasty,’ we’ve come to see our own lives and the … Continue reading
Faulkner, Hemingway and Fitzgerald may be widely acknowledged as America’s preeminent literary talents, but none of them have gotten down with The Situation in a hot tub. This is where Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi enters the equation. The ‘Jersey Shore’ star’s first novel, ‘A Shore Thing,’ is scheduled for release this week and early buzz has contenders for the National … Continue reading
Notoriously acerbic comedienne Chelsea Handler went on vacation in Mexico with buddy Jennifer Aniston over Thanksgiving and, despite her famously sharp tongue, had nothing but nice things to say about the actress. Handler, who appeared on last night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show,’ told host Jay Leno of their trip, “[Jennifer] was sweet enough to take me on vacation with … Continue reading
The holidays are here! For most of us, that means friends, family, and holding back tears after we realize the only way we’re getting into our jeans involves Crisco and those belt extenders they sell in SkyMall. So what coma-inducing culinary delights are we trying to dry-clean out of our holiday sweaters this year? We … Continue reading
Taylor Swift is the latest in a long line of celebrities to create a signature scent and we’re extremely curious to know about the singer’s choice of smells. Swift, who looks very much like a baby powder and peonies kind of girl, amused audience when, during a recent interview, David Letterman told the star, “Please don’t take this the wrong … Continue reading
Ah, Halloween. The air is crisp, the candy’s plentiful, and for one day of the year, kitten ears are considered an appropriate work accessory. Distinguishing yourself from the herds of witches, zombies, and sexy animals can prove difficult if you’re not careful, but never fear. From teen moms to table flippers, reality TV has provided … Continue reading
My roommate Sarah and I have known each other for the past four years, but it was only this past winter that we decided to move in together. So as not to confuse you, we are both named Sarah. When we signed our lease about eight months ago, we ran our apartment more or less … Continue reading
“Degrassi: The Next Generation” has long been on the cutting edge of teen dramas, exploring topics that are as much the stuff of teen reality as parental nightmare. From teen pregnancy to school shootings, the show has provided a candid, if sometimes uncomfortable, look at the issues affecting one very troubled group of young Canadians. However, despite … Continue reading
Since the dawn of people gettin’ freaky, there have been other individuals proclaiming themselves — whether justly or not — “sexperts.” While some of these doyens of doing it are worth their salt (Ian Kerner is one of our favorites), there are others who will tell you, without a trace of irony, to eat pastry off … Continue reading
This Wednesday night in Bushwick, New York was transformed into New Hope City, a post-apocalyptic, corporate-owned pseudo-Utopia bordered by shanty towns inhabited by artists and musicians. The show, created by local band Pass Kontrol, is one part rock opera, one part interactive art piece, and a solid ninety minutes of eclectic fun. The show opens with … Continue reading
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