Some internet memes are so white hot they flame out after just a few days (ie. Charlie Sheen, “winning, duh”). Rebecca Black, however, is the gift that keeps on giving. The tween’s infectious yet banal single “Friday” has become a pop culture fixture over the past three weeks, having been covered and parodied by umpteen …
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Berlin Currywurst Continues To Be Awesome
I swung by Silver Lake eatery Berlin Currywurst over the weekend with my friends Phamtastic and IndianJones, and I’m happy to say the little sausage shop seems to be bustling along very nicely. The restaurant has resolved its over-salting issues regarding the fries, and the customer service is as friendly as ever. The owner even …
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Random Pictures from the Dr. Drew Launch Party
HLN is debuting a new show starring Dr. Drew Pinsky next week called… Dr. Drew. To celebrate the premiere, the news network staged a nifty little soirée last night at Katana here in Los Angeles. I don’t really have much to report from the event, but since I went and took advantage of the open …
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Make-A-Wish Kid Rejects Ina Garten, Is Awful
Me showing my support of Ina during these trying times. The Ina Garten scandal continues! After news broke that the beloved cook had refused to visit wee Enzo Pereda as part of a Make-A-Wish request, Ina made an about face and not only called Enzo, but invited him to her set. But guess what? The …
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TOP CHEF PHOTOCAP: And The Winner Is…
Finally, at long last, we have a new Top Chef. And he’s not just any Top Chef. He’s a Top Chef amongst all-stars. Yes, Top Chef: All Stars wrapped up its stellar season with a nail-biting finale that had me guessing until the very last minute. The producers and editors did a phenomenal job of …
VIDEO: ‘Real Housewife’ Taylor Armstrong Tight-lipped About Dog’s Fate
I caught up with Taylor Armstrong from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills yesterday at Bravo’s Upfront presentation, and while I was only able to ask one question, I’m sure the response will LIGHT UP THE INTERNET. Check out the video above…
VIDEO: Padma Lakshmi Gives B-Side Blog A Roast Chicken Recipe!
Yesterday, I covered a Bravo red carpet event, which meant I had my dream come true of meeting Padma Lakshmi, hostess of Top Chef. Here’s a video of me asking her about what I should bring to a pot luck later that night. I was very impressed with how quickly she thought of a recipe …
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Ep. 17: Banter with Ben and Lisa
It’s time for another episode of Banter with Ben and Lisa! Joining Lisa and I on this latest episode is author and model Stefan Pinto, who dropped by to talk about his new book, Fat to Fit: 50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight. The three of us talk about a wide variety of topics, including …
PHOTOS: B-Side Blog Tangles With Bravo Celebrities at Red Carpet Event
My head is about to explode. I just met way too many Bravo celebrities for my system to handle. Tonight, as we speak, Bravo is holding a party just down the street at the Roosevelt Hotel for its various stars and luminaries. The event has been billed as both an “Upfronts presentation” and a season …
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Housewives Hoedown, Episode 14: Unmitigated Bashing of Larsa Pippen
Video streaming by Ustream In case you missed it, we just taped another episode of Housewives Hoedown this afternoon, and I’d be lying if I said we didn’t spent the majority of the time talking about Larsa Pippen, who after last night’s Real Housewives of Miami finale, landed herself a cozy spot on the Worst …
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