The other day, I posted a humble photo of a cooked eel on Facebook, and the response was shockingly vehement. Some people thought it looked tasty. Others wanted to vomit. Now, I know eel doesn’t sound appealing, nor is my presentation particularly appetizing, but what of the taste? People swear by eel in sushi. Why …
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And Now… Whitney Port's Favorite Movies OF ALL TIME!!!!
Ever wonder what Whitney Port’s favorite movies of all time are? Well, good news! She just posted a comprehensible list of flicks on her blog, and needless to say, it’s exactly what one would expect from a fledgling designer in New York City’s gritty and hip fashion scene. Teen Witch is practically a prerequisite to …
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Lady Gaga, As Sung By The World
Here’s something short and sweet. One of the latest promos for this month’s Grammy Awards assembles a bajillion “Poker Face” Youtube videos into one cohesive cover of the 2009 hit. That’s really all it is, but ’tis cool nonetheless.
'Idol' Returns, Now With 100% Less Paula
Well, it’s official. American Idol is back, and everything over the next five months will more or less center around it. Sure, there’ll be diversions, but it’s the same thing every year: endless pontificating about singing and style and commercial viability, leading to gradually intensifying loyalties until lines are drawn in the sand with the …
It's Official: Conan Won't Be NBC's Bitch!
NBC has made a total mess of its late night situation, and after announcing that Jay Leno would be moving back to 11:35 PM, everyone was left wondering what Conan would do: settle for a sure-thing job at 12:05 AM? Or bail on NBC for another network instead? Well, it looks like Conan has made …
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'Real Housewives' Visit Nature!
I was bored today; so I decided to return to one of my favorite hobbies: mashing up the Real Housewives with random photos. This post’s theme: animals! (courtesy of Boston.com) I probably have too much time on my hands…
Gail Simmons to Host 'Top Chef: Just Desserts,' Padma To Quietly Snicker
If you’re as big of a Gail Simmons fan as I am, then the news that broke this weekend will certainly thrill you. Bravo has enlisted our favorite Top Chef judge to host the upcoming spinoff Top Chef: Just Desserts. That means we’ll get a hefty dose of Gail every single week as she lords …
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REAL HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: Of Love Tanks, Emptied and Refilled
It’s been a few weeks since I photocapped the Real Housewives of Orange County, but now that December and the holidays have passed, my schedule has normalized, and now I can get back to important things: you know, like harping on the lives of Southern California’s most bitchy residents. Sadly, there wasn’t a whole lot …
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ADVENTURES IN SHILLING: The Bannen Way Edition Redux
From Crackle: 1: The Criminal Lifestyle Not so long ago, I posted about my friend’s upcoming web series The Bannen Way. Well, the project finally debuted on Sony’s online site Crackle (which contrary to what you may believe is NOT a tasty snack), and it’s very impressive. I mean, it features Robert Forster and Vanessa …
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'Kell On Earth Preview' Has Me Excited
Is anyone else as excited about Kell on Earth as I am? The new Bravo show will document the life and glory of Kelly Cutrone, fashion PR / power bitch extraordinaire. Kelly, who was first perceived as the awful She-Krakken of The Hills, has slowly become the unsung hero of not only that show but …