Last year, I got to live the dream. I spent a day in the Big Brother house and loved every single second of it. The entire experience was like a reality TV fanboy fantasy come to life. At last I could realize what it felt to walk through that famous front door. I could gaze …
Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
WHAT TO GET? Ice Cream Maker Vs. Slow Cooker
Because I did such a bang up job reviewing the free items they sent me last time, CSN Stores has given me another gift certificate to use, again with the stipulation that I review whatever I purchase. My spending limit has been cut in half, however, which means I only have $40 to play with. …
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HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: A Fashion Show With No Fashions! (But Plenty Of Tension)
At long last, The Real Housewives of New Jersey delivered a good episode last night. I suppose we can thank Kim D for that. After all, without her very classy fashion show for POSCHE, we never would have been privy to the ridiculous sequence of events that led up to last night’s much hyped (and …
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Steve Carell To Leave ‘The Office’
Dunder-Mifflin fans take note: Steve Carell has informed EW.com that he will be leaving The Office after this upcoming season. That’s right: we won’t have Michael Scott to kick around anymore, which now leaves us to wonder if the venerable sitcom can survive without its biggest star. On the one hand, it seems impossible — …
HOUSEWIVES PREVIEW: Danielle Is Still Crazy, Now Taking Tips From Paris Hilton
WORST RUMOR EVER: Is The City Cancelled?
MTV needs a stern talking to. Rumors surfaced today that The City MAY BE CANCELLED. This is an outright horrific decision. The City is not only a fantastic show, but I’d wager to say that it’s the best series on MTV. Heck, I’d go so far to say that it has emerged as one of …
Chris Brown Breaks Down On BET Awards
Chris Brown broke down in tears during last night’s BET Awards as he attempted to sing “Man In The Mirror,” part of a tribute to Michael Jackson a year after his death. It’s unclear what prompted the sobbing — mournful loss of the King of Pop or perhaps just painful introspection — but either way, …
B-Side Blog Reader Encounters Kelly Cutrone, Experiences Brutal Honesty
Last week, I received a Tweet from B-Side Blog reader Aiii (not to be confused with Real World: Cancun’s Ayiiia), who had fantastic news to share. She had just gone to a book signing for none other than pop culture’s preeminent power bitch, Kelly Cutrone. Clearly this was a very exciting and important development; so …
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Ep. 02, Banter With Ben & Lisa
[powerpress] Well, once again, Lisa Timmons and I convened for our second podcast where we once again wiled away the time bantering about everything and nothing all at once. Our energy was a little low this week thanks to early onset sniffles from me and mid-week blahs from her, but nevertheless, we still had plenty …
Taking My New Mandolin Out For A Spin
Once again I’m back to review yet another item I received for free, courtesy of CSN Stores, and this time it’s a swanky new mandolin! I must admit that I was a bit hesitant to purchase the kitchen tool. I figured that perhaps my gift certificate would be better used on an item for my …