YouTube covers of pop songs are a dime a dozen, but every now and then, one sticks out from the fray. Case in point: the above cover of Katy Perry’s hit “Teenage Dream,” this time reimagined by Jussie Smollett and singers Chia and Gaby. What can I say? It’s charming.
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BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Episode 25 – Year In Review
Happy New Year everyone! As 2012 begins, Lisa and I look back at 2011 and review our favorite (and our least favorite) things: biggest celebrity meltdown, coolest celebrity sighting, favorite kitchen appliance, least favorite room. Yeah, it’s totally random, but fun nonetheless. Check it out, and remember you can also download the podcast from iTunes …
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REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS PHOTOCAP: Hawaii 5-Ho
There’s been a whole lot of drama on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Since I last posted a photocap, Kyle Richards had thrown her annual white party, which had many women seeing red. First Kim and Brandi got into it as they reprised their rivalry with a series of a playground taunts. Most of …
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It’s A TV Tune Medley!
Some intrepid souls decided to orchestrate a medley of more than fifteen TV tunes, resulting in a cheery and nostalgic medley to kick off this Tuesday. Enjoy! Via The Daily What
VIDEO: The Amazing Acting Reel of Dawna Lee Heising (This is Real)
When it comes to acting reels, perhaps none is as impressive as that of Dawna Lee Heising, a visionary actress, model, and producer who’s starred in such films as Forbidden Warrior, The Alien’s Wife, and the upcoming Waiting for Dracula. Dawna also inhabited the iconic role of Lady Goldfist in Finger Bang and had an …
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Getting Into the Holiday Spirit with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend a holiday cooking class held by the “Two Hot Tamales” Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, the two chefs most recently famous for ascending the ranks of Top Chef: Masters. In addition to finding fame (or rather, additional fame) on Bravo, the two head up several …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Entenmann’s Baking Challenge; Also, A Cookbook Giveaway!
For years I’ve loved the Entenmann’s family of products, particularly the chocolate-frosted doughnuts (best when dunked in milk), the devil’s food cake doughnuts, the cupcakes, the chocolate chip cookies, and of course the chocolate fudge cake. I therefore was thrilled when Entenmann’s offered to send me a box of bakeware as well the company’s new …
VIDEO: Watch A Frog Licking An iPhone! (Twist Ending!)
A week ago, I posted a video of a lizard playing “Ant Crusher,” a game that implores users to crush ants (hence the name “Ant Crusher”). Now comes a response of sorts: it’s an African bullfrog playing the same game. Things don’t end so nicely though… Via The Daily What
BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Episode 24 – Live From The Hamptons!
I may be in New York, but thanks to modern technology, Lisa and I were able to podcast from opposite ends of the country! On this latest episode, I talk about my weekend in The Hamptons, and Lisa weighs in on The Biggest Loser (I swear, that pun was not intended). We also discuss Young …
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10 Rejected Sequel Ideas for ‘We Bought A Zoo’
This Christmas, Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, and Thomas Haden Church all star in the movie We Bought A Zoo. It’s sort of a strange concept (if you need a plot description, look no further than the title), but if the film finds an audience — who knows? Maybe we might see a sequel or two. …
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