Bike-a-thon! I don’t often encourage readers to engage in charitable causes, but I’m bucking that trend today. My friend Meeshie is participating in the MS Bike Ride this weekend in New York City, an event aimed at raising money for multiple sclerosis research. It’s a great and important cause targeting something that affects more people …
Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
Farewell, Sweet Keychain
Back in the fall of 1997, I received a nifty bottle-opener keychain at Dartmouth orientation. It was a stellar addition to my burgeoning key ring as it was both very practical and completely free. Oh, how I enjoyed those heady days of popping the caps off beer bottles without a care in the world. Over …
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCESS! A Journey to Planet Hollywood
When I was in ninth grade, my dreams came true one night when my brother took me to Planet Hollywood in New York City. Surely I would be in for a night of celebrities and glamor, the likes of which had never been experienced outside the hallowed city limits of Los Angeles. Well, we didn’t …
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The Return of Judy Grimes
I’ve made no attempt to hide my love for Kristen Wiig, and on this past weekend’s installment of Saturday Night Live, a versatile cast member reprised her hilarious role of frazzled travel writer Judy Grimes (she of the “just kidding” fixation). If you missed the skit, feel free to check it out in the video …
DEAD CELEBRITIES: Paul Newman Edition
Hollywood became a little less cool today as acclaimed acting legend Paul Newman passed away at 83 after a long battle with cancer. Oddly enough, last night at the supermarket, I contemplated purchasing a Newman’s Own Peanut Butter Cup, but then opted against it for fear that it wouldn’t live up to my expectations. Still, …
And Now Some Friday Afternoon Alpenhorn
The weekend’s here; so bust out your alpenhorn and have fun! Sincerely, B-Side Blog
Blackberry Faces The Cosmic Wrath of B-Side Blog
Stocks for Blackberry fell 20% last night and continued to plummet an additional 25% today after engaging in a risky investment in smartphones. Why do I care? Well, because last night I was on the list for a Blackberry party in Beverly Hills, but when I showed up with my usual cohorts of Jash and …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Quesadillas Edition
When you’re a blogger, you live life in the fast lane, and never was that more apparent than earlier this week when my friend Laura and I made quesadillas on the faux Foreman grill. Yes, it was a glamorous affair, full of multiculturalism and Pam Cooking Spray, and being the dutiful blogger that I am, …
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Stalking Jimmy Kimmel: The Musical
So the lovely ladies of Whatever Hollywood are at it again, drumming up support for another viral conquest. Their latest goal: getting Jimmy Kimmel to appear on their site. It’s a noble cause, and while I have to admit that I would have aimed a bit higher (cough, Bea Arthur, cough), I can never ignore …
The Most Annoying Song… Ever?
“Krazy” by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon: this might just be the most annoying song you’ll hear all week. It’s been on the radio and in the clubs for the past month or so (at least here in LA), and each time I hear it, I can’t help reflecting on just how supremely irritating it is. …