New website addiction!

Ok. As if I need one more thing to distract me from being productive, I found a new website that does just that! dearoldlove.com is a website where people can visit and anonymously share things about past relationships that they never got the chance to say, or things they would say now after they've broken up. It's kind of like postsecret.com (also great) where people can share things that they wouldn't necessarily say to someone in person. I think sites like this have become so popular because whether they would like to admit it or not, people love to have a peek in at other people's lives. It's like reading someone's diary...if given the chance, and with little possibility of getting caught, I think everyone would take a look inside someone's diary. People have voyeuristic tendencies. It's also like watching Real World. No matter how big of a train wreck you know you are about to witness, you can't look away. So check out dearoldlove.com and waste some time peeking in on others lives!

Here are a few posts I saw that I've liked...
-"I still give you the finger every time you manage to show up on my computer screen."

-"Even the little girl I babysit asks why you don't call anymore."

-"Of all the games I've played, you're the only one to have sunk my Battleship, landed on my Boardwalk, Connected my Four, and Pursued my Trivia."

-Alyssa

Signs You Know You're On a Bad Date

Inspired by true dating horror stories, here are 5 signs that let you know you're on a bad date...
1.) Your date uses you as a taxi service.
2.) Your date announces he's not single.
3.) Your date says he's just not that into you.
4.) Your date has terrible taste--in clothes, in food, in life.
5.) Your date suggests any sort of professional ice-skating.

Hmm. Some of these may seem a little silly, but go to shine.yahoo.com to get the full stories on each topic!

-Alyssa

What the hell happened to Sammy Sosa?!

Sammy Sosa is the most recent celebrity to become obsessed with their looks. The former Major League Baseball player made headlines when he stepped out at an event looking a little...umm, different. Photos surfaced of Sosa, orginally from the Dominican Republic, with noticeably lighter skin. People speculated that he was suffering from Vitiligo, the same skin disease that the late Michael Jackson was diagnosed with. Others thought maybe he was auditioning for the newest Twilight movie? Either way, he looked like a completely different person and I was one of the people shocked by his transformation. Today an explanation came out for the strange appearance. A close friend of Sosa's came out to say that he was undergoing a 'rejuvination process' for his skin. The woman said it is a process that women have done all the time. Sammy is confused by all of the attention he is receiving. "If you saw me in person, you would be surprised. When you see me in person, it is not going to seem like the picture." I certainly hope not. Not sure if I believe the whole 'skin rejuvination' alibi, but best of luck to Sammy on his skin dilemma!

yahoo sports

-Alyssa

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's New Gig

Last week, rumors were swirling about Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's exit from the TV show Melrose Place. The show said her exit was part of her role, her character was being written out of the show. Reports later said that she was extremely disliked on the show and was a bit of a diva on set. She did not get along with her co-stars and it was an unpleasant work environment for the entire cast. Today, it was announced that for six weeks Ashlee will play Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical Chicago starting this December. Let's hope she can get along with her new cast!

people.com

-Alyssa

Taylor Swift Mocks Kate Gosselin

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Taylor Swift was the host of last week's SNL and put on a hilarious show. Her opening monologue was great when she sang a song that poked fun at ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas and also at Kanye West. Many of the skits within this episode were great, including my favorite of the night "Best Friends" in which she demonstrated the exact ridiculousness of the obsession some best girlfriends can have with each other. In this skit, she paid boyfriend (Andy Sandberg) very little attention as soon as her roommate/best friend came home. However, one of the most popular skits from the episode is a mockery of The View where Swift plays guest host Kate Gosselin. Much of this segment is dedicated to Kate's obscure hairstyle and the different ways they can go about explaining it. These include, "a gorgeous waterfall of human hair in the front and in the back a patriotic fireworks display" and "in the front a fun slide and in the back an exploding hedgehog." Absolutely hilarious. Furthermore, the view hosts go on to talk about how Kate is going to Barnes and Noble for a book signing following the show, and "Whoopi" says she didn't know Kate was writing a book. Kate (Swift) goes on to say that she isn't, she's just going to ask the customers at the store if they want her to sign whatever book they're buying. Swift nailed it with this impression and it made for a very entertaining episode. Didn't think she had the acting skills but I guess I was wrong.

usmagazine.com

- margo

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Lady Gaga Reveals Her Face (No Mask!) on German Talk Show

Not so scary after all. Lady Gaga is known not only for her musical skills, but also for her extravagant outfits and various masks that make it hard to see what she really looks like. However, appearing on the German talk show Wetten Dass...?, we see here that the real Gaga is very much exposed. Her outfit was again extreme, but other than that she appears as pretty much natural. Gaga recently shot a video with Beyonce for Beyonce's single Videophone...now that will be quite the pair. Also, she is set to release a deluxe edition of her platinum debut album The Fame Monster on November 23rd. We will see a lot more from this new pop phenomenon. Gaga fails to bore us and I wouldn't expect this "au natural" thing to continue.

usmagazine.com

- margo

Twilight's Hot Gleaming

Ok so this headline isn't that shocking but he's just too pretty not to talk about. With the one year anniversary since the release of Twilight, Robert Pattinson is featured in Vanity Fair's November issue. The only thing comparable to the immense infatuation with Pattinson is the hearthrob craze that followed DiCaprio's perfomane in Titanic, and I don't even know if that can hold a candle to this current obsession. This article follows Pattinson's promotional tour through New York City and reveals that "There are no wild nights out at clubs—even if he could go out without being mobbed, Pattinson would prefer to curl up with a good book". Pattinson confesses that he is extremely self-conscious to the point of his constant worry that his butt crack may be showing at some point during his daily paparazzi chases. Whereas the overwhelming public sees him as perfectly flawlesss, he thinks he resembles a cartoon character because one of his legs is significantly longer than the other. And yet again, he refuses any love affair with costar Kristen Stewart claiming that they have a great relationship but are usually across the country from each other so how could they be having these "secret dates" that come up so often in the tabloids? That makes him single in my book. This heartthrob is still available!

vanityfair.com

-margo

Cheer for Homecoming Princess Dakota Fanning!

Dakota Fanning is not only an Oscar winning star soon to appear in New Moon, she's also Homecoming Princess of her north Hollywood High School. And yes, that is a real cheerleading outfit you see. She does all her own stunt work on the cheerleading squad. Fanning rules both film and school. At only 15 years old, she has managed to maintain a normal teenage lifestyle despite being a major celebrity. Looks like the prince isn't too bad either. She and #47 took a spin around the dance floor later that night. So much for fangs...this girl's moving on to jerseys. And I'd say he doesn't match up too bad with Jacob and Edward.

eonline.com

- margo

The King of Pop has still got it...

Even after his death the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is still the greatest entertainer there is. MJ's movie This Is It opened in theaters last Tuesday at midnight, and in its first five days has earned an astounding $101 million. The film is a documentary of rehearsal footage from Michael's concert that was to have taken place in London this past summer. The concert was cancelled due to his untimely death on June 25th. The movie is a private look into the workings that go into putting on a show of that magnitude and was meant for Jackson's personal use. As an MJ superfan myself, I've seen the movie and it really was incredible. The show looked like it would have been so entertaining from start to finish. It was interesting to see such a personal side of Michael Jackson working behind the scenes. And it was nice to see him performing all of his amazing music and dances one last time.

Associated Press

-Alyssa

Olsen Twins' Newest Project

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are embarking on a new endeavor. The 23-year old twins are launching a new clothing line for JCPenney. The new line, called Olsenboye, is for juniors and is "very fun, fashion driven, trendy, and wholesome at the same time." It will be featured in stores for a limited time starting November 6th, and launch in stores officially for Spring 2010. Clothes in the line will be affordably priced, ranging from $20-$50 and be available in sizes 0-15. Based on the picture, it looks like there could be some cute clothes featured in their new line, but I think MK and Ashley might be losing their fashion icon status. I don't know about anyone else, but every time I see pictures of the twins now they look like homeless bag ladies...

yahoo.com

-Alyssa

Fall Flings

Here comes another list!
According to glamour.com, these are the Five Best Places to Meet a Man this Fall:
1.) A Halloween Party
People are usually dressed up and feel uninhibited behind their disguises. Halloween is just a fun time overall and it's easy to approach someone at a costume party.
2.) Farmer's Market
I guess there's something about buying organic produce that makes people want to cook for someone?
3.) Flu Shot Station
This is kind of strange, but there could be long lines while waiting your turn. You can make the most of the wait by joking about Swine Flu with the cute guy in line.
4.) Non-Sports Bar on Football Saturdays
A bar that is not specifically dedicated to wings and beer where you can actually have a conversation with someone could be a good place. People bond over sports and everyone loves to cheer on their favorite team with others.
5.) Weekday Brunch Spot
A much more laid back scene than a bar on a weekend night. It would be much less intimidating to meet someone at a diner counter who is sitting by themself than at a bar surrounded by a group of drunk friends.

-Alyssa

JT Has a Stalker

Justin Timberlake has been granted a restraining order against an "obsessed and mentally unstable" alleged stalker. Karen McNeil, a 48 year old female was taken into protective psychiatric custody by police for observation. McNeil apparently showed up at Timberlake's home via taxi for the third time. On a prior visit, she left a "bizarre note" for Justin. Creepy. It is reported that in 1997, McNeil also had a restraining order against Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose, which she violated. Let's hope she can stay away from Justin! But let's be honest, I have a hard time blaming the woman!

yahoo.com

-Alyssa

Angelina Jolie's Semi-Homemade Birthday Cake for Maddox

Never thought I'd see a headline with these two women in it, but just another shocker for the celebrity world. We all know that Angelina Jolie has enough birthdays to celebrate with her six kids, but I never thought she'd be the baking type. This may be why she made a "No Bake birthday cake" for her son Maddox's birthday. Sandra Lee is an acclaimed chef and widely known for her show on the Food Network Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. It is refreshing to see a celebrity mom taking on the task of making the birthday cake, but for a cake that can be "prepared in minutes" you have to think if there was true sentiment behind it. Sandra Lee is extremely impressed with Jolie's care for her children because she is a "very busy, overextended mother". It is pretty sad that Sandra Lee is impressed that Jolie put the time into making this ready in minutes cake for her son's birthday. Imagine the praise she would get for making the cake from scratch! Can't wait for that headline.

www.people.com

Margo

Mourning Mermaid Girl

Shiloh Pepin was born with fused legs and her condition was often referred to as "mermaid syndrome". She became extremely popular in her years and even appeared on Oprah at a time. Sadly, she just died Friday afternoon at the age of ten. Doctors predicted she wouldn't make if past just a few days of life, but that was not the case. She had been hospitalized for a week in critical condition prior to her death.
"Mermaid syndrome" is also known as sirenomelia which meant that she only had one working kidney, no lower colon, and her legs were fused together from the waist down. Some with this condition survived with surgery to separate the legs, but Shiloh had blood vessels that would have been severed from this operation.
Her last trip to the hospital was due to pneumonia that she and her mom both had. Throughout her short lifetime, she inspired many people, including those also living with a medical condition. She will be greatly missed and let's try to remember her as Shiloh Pepin instead of "mermaid girl".

www.eonline.com

margo

Good to know!

Ok ladies, here they are...
7 Phrases Men Love to Hear, whether they are single, in a new or long-term relationship, or married:

1.) You Look Great
Men aren't as open with their insecurities as women are...this one makes sense.
2.) I love your (insert body part).
Again, I guess everyone wants a little confidence booster sometimes. Women probably forget that men like to hear they look nice, also.
3.) I love it when you (insert action).
This could be beneficial to both the man and woman since men would be more likely to repeat something if they know you enjoy it.
4.) That woman just checked you out.
I'm not sure if this one should be on the list. It would take a pretty confident woman to tell her man that another woman is interested in him. I think this one has potential to backfire!
5.) You're right.
I know some women would definitely have trouble admitting this, even if their man was right.
6.) Will you help me unscrew this?
Though it might be a little stereotypical, men like to feel manly around their woman. If you ask him to do something physical for you, he will feel like he is doing his job as a man.
7.) You're not going bald.
The male equivalent of telling a woman she doesn't look fat in those jeans...but what if he is going bald?

glamour.com

-Alyssa

Uh oh...

Hmm...this wasn't in the script.
The Hills "star" Stephanie Pratt was arrested for suspicion of DUI at 3:45 am this past Sunday. Pratt mentioned on her Twitter page earlier that night that she was out partying for her sister-in-law Heidi Montag's birthday. Pratt was arrested and later release on $5,000 bail. This is not the first time Pratt has been in the news regarding drugs and alcohol. She has mentioned in previous interviews that she had addictions to drugs and alcohol in her past. Looks like she is in some trouble again. I wonder if this will be featured in an episode of The Hills?

yahoo.com

-Alyssa

The Devil In Marge Simpson

Never thought I'd see the day when a bluehead would make the cover of Playboy, but now I've seen it all. Marge Simpson from the popular show The Simpsons is among the elite babes that have posed for Playboy Magazine. Homer is one lucky guy to have this knockout wife...I just hope Bart, Lisa and Maggie don't get too embarassed. She's definitely making a name for herself in Springfield. If she becomes bored of the married life, I bet Hugh would make her one of his girlfriends. I don't know if any other cartoon bombshells will ever be as lucky as this lady.

playboy.com

Margo

6-year-old Colorado boy found alive in attic after balloon lands

This boy looks mischievous to me...look at that sly smile. The Heene family reported that their son, Falcon, had taken flight in a helium air balloon over northern Colorado. These science enthusiasts said they were working on making a "3D low-altitude vehicle" when they're six-year-old son went missing. His older brother was even in on it saying that he watched his brother untie the balloon and get into it when he knew very well that he was safely inside the house the whole time. Falcon was beleived to be in this balloon looming at 7,000 feet above ground, however the story lost some credit when ABC reported that the parents appeared on the reality show "Wife Swap" in March of 2009. But could they really be using this ridiculous lie to gain some fame? So finally, after this balloon landed 90 miles from its original spot, the rescuers found no Falcon. They thought he either never got in the balloon in the first place or worse, he fell out along the way. This sparked a widespread search across the balloon's route. But after all of the frantic searching, we soon found out that this boy was safely at home the entire time. The family is now being charged with the following offences: conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, false reporting to authorities and attempting to influence a public servant. What a bunch of nutjobs!!! What were they thinking trying to pull this off? But once again, America falls for these ridiculous shenanigans and even though it's all negative, the family got the media attention they were hoping for. But what is this world coming to with stunts like this. Looks to me like some people have a little too much time on their hands. So sad.

cnn.com

Margo

10 Halloween Costumes That Are Totally 2009

Cosmo magazine's top ten 2009 Halloween costumes include:
1. Kanye West and Taylor Swift
2. "Single Ladies"
3. Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf
4. Mad Men
5. The Guys from The Hangover
6. Lady Gaga
7. New Moon Characters
8. Bollywood Dancers
9. The Kardashians
10. Twitter

These are pretty good I think. I guarantee we'll see plenty of Kanye's and Taylor's this year after the big blow up on the MTV Music Awards. It'll be annoying for whoever does choose this costume duo because Taylor will have a hard time even getting "Happy Halloween" out without Kanye stepping in. Next on the list is Beyonce's "Single Ladies". Maybe this group and the Kanye/Taylor couple can pair together to create a more dramatic effect. But these "single ladies" better be working on their bods to be able to pull off those leotard numbers. Also this dance is not that easy. Number three on the list is Gossip Girl's infamous Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf. This pair is one of my favorites on television. In order to pull off the costumes, they need to play the part of the dramatically rich, swanky boy and the bitchy, blunt girl. Mad Men is a great costume idea because all you need is a suit, a glass of bourbon, and a lit cigar. And if you're one of the female characters, you just need to be pretty submissive. The Guys from The Hangover is a hilarious idea. Every group of guy friends I know can easily relate to one of these characters so this costume shouldn't take a whole lot of work. Lady Gaga might not be the easiest because you must consider which look to take on...unless you want to carry around three costume changes throughout the night. And hermaphodite or not, she has a rockin bod as well so the clock's ticking to get that look down. At least in terms of Edward Cullen, dressing as a New Moon character would be a very wise costume choice because if I saw an Edward look-alike walking by me in the bar, I'd definitely be following him for the rest of the night. Although Slumdog Millionaire was a great movie, I think Bollywood dancers is kind of a lame costume idea. No one would be too impressed. The Kardashians is a great choice for a trio of brunettes with some junk in the trunk. And this group could easily be added to with each girl's either husband or baby's daddy. Lastly, Twitter would take a little more work. I obviously know about Twitter, but if I saw someone in a giant birdsuit, my mind wouldn't automatically go to Twitter. And there's nothing I hate more than having to explain a costume. So overall, this is a pretty solid list but I'm guessing you won't be the only one dressed like any of these so say goodbye to originality.

cosmopolitan.com

Margo

Umm, whatever.

Here it is, America. The poll you've been waiting for. Top five words that are "most annoying in conversation"...finally we can all sleep at night. Topping the list this year is the word "Whatever". Rounding out the top five are, respectively: "you know", "anyway", "it is what it is", and "at the end of the day". I think my vote would have gone to "it is what it is". My old roommate used to say this whenever she was unhappy with something going on in her life (which was often). I would always think 'No, it doesn't have to be what it is. DO something about it!' But that's neither here nor there. I didn't even know this poll was going on, and I have petitioned for the results of other useless polls. For example: Top 5 things that annoy you while driving, Top 5 things your roommate does to annoy you (see above), Top 5 kinds of people who are always in your class that annoy you (the know it all, the loud-mouth, etc.). Whatever.

-Alyssa

SPOILER ALERT!

Last night marked the closing of Season 6 of HBO's hit series Entourage. I don't know about anyone else, but I was a little shocked and underwhelmed at the same time at some of last night's events. As an avid Entourage fan, I've been watching since season 1 and I look forward to my Sunday nights with Vince, Ari, E, Drama, and Turtle. What initially attracted me to the show was the natural sense of comaraderie between the four boys from Queens and the hilarious escapades they always got themselves into. Vince is the charming superstar who manages to hook up with at least one girl per 30 minute episode. Eric is his level-headed manager and best friend from boyhood, Drama is his C-list actor brother who is aging quicker than he can find a new role to play, and Turtle is the loyal sidekick to them all. Ari Gold of course is played by Jeremy Piven and is never at a loss for memorable quips and outbursts he spews at any of the entourage, his assistant Lloyd, or other innocent bystanders. This season, it seems that the focus has been taken off of Vince and his career and moved towards the story lines of his buddies. I found myself wondering in the middle of the season what project Vince was even working on. I miss the days in Seasons 1-3 when Vince was on top of the world and starring in the highest grossing movies in America. I do love Turtle's new relationship with real-life girlfriend Jamie Lynn Sigler, but I don't want to see an entire episode about how they are coping with sorority girls stealing Turtle's boxers on a dare. E has always been my favorite character, but I started to grow less fond of him when he held on to his psycho girlfriend Ashley this season. Ashley was not even a cute girl and I thought E had more sense than to stick with a girl who demanded to go through his emails and monitor his phone calls. I was shocked last night when Eric got engaged to his on-again-off-again love interest, Sloan. What will happen next season when one of the Entourage boys is married? I just don't see it. And the last we see of Vince is him flying off to Italy to film a movie accompanied by his brother Drama. Will Vince be reduced to loser-status now like Drama? It didn't feel like the same Entourage I have grown to know and love last night. However, the highlight of last night's episode was the cameo from LeBron James. Being from Cleveland, I love any time I can see LeBron on or off the basketball court.

-Alyssa

Robert Pattinson, Rupert Grint: Ready for Royal Treatment?

Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson are battling over the role as Prince Harry in an upcoming biography. But who to choose? Sure, Rupert's got the hair down and he's won all of our hearts as HP's Ron, but does he have what it takes to be the next Harry? He's so used to playing HP's jester that this might be too difficult a role for him. And then there's Robert, our intense bloodsucking vampire. He might not have the red hair, but those luscious locks add to his unarguable charm. However, this film is a story of Prince Harry's experiences with his parents' divorce, mother's death and his tour of duty in Afghanistan, serving as a much more serious storyline than these guys are used to. Don't get me wrong, fighting death eaters and vampires is difficult, but how good are these guys at fighting the real life problems of a royal prince? Another potential prince in the running is Keira Knightley's Rupert Friend. He doesn't do much for me, especially compared to these two dashing candidates. But you guys can be the judge.

www.eonline.com

- margo

Did David Letterman ruin his image? Experts weigh in

Lettermen announced on his show the other night that there is a "2 million dollar extortion attempt by a man who offered proof of the late-night host's relationships with female staff members". So what do you make of this? For all of us who watch Lettermen, we know he can be a bit of a creep sometimes but that's part of the funny role he performs nightly. But has he taken it too far? After being accused, Lettermen dealt with this problem in the best way he could. He addressed it right away, making his audience more comfortable for his upfront approach. Granted, they were taken a little off guard because this kind of comment veers away from his usual joking attitude, but putting it out there right away was exactly the right thing to do. So is this just another scandal that surfaces daily in pop culture? I'm sure it is. Viewers will be sure to move onto the next one in no time.

www.usatoday.com

- margo

Megan Fox: America's Sexiest Bad Girl

America's Sexiest Bad Girl? I'd say they're pretty right on with this, especially if you ask any random guy walking down the street. The whole male race seems to be captivated by this woman. I have yet to come across anyone who doesn't agree with her sexy reputation. But sexy is about as far as it goes. Yes, this image has done great things for her success but what else does she have? In the seven possible cover photos for this issue offered online, in only one of them is she not posing as a seductress. She almost looks a bit awkward in her smiling picture...it seems totally forced. But everyone likes a badass right? So I guess if you take a badass with a rockin bod and put her in some leather number, Megan Fox is what you get.

Rolling Stone
October 1, 2009

To All You Rebels Out There...

To all those literary rebels out there, yesterday kicked off National Banned Book Week. Held in the last week of September every year, National Banned Book Week celebrates the First Amendment and readers' choice to read books deemed controversial. Books can earn a spot on the list by containing material that is "sexually explicit", "violent", "unsuited to age group", has "offensive language", themes of "homosexuality", or is "anti-family". This year's top ten list of books includes some books I've never heard of and some that I am familiar with. The Kite Runner, Gossip Girl, The Perks of Being a Wallflower are some that caught my eye. I had to laugh when I saw Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz on the list because as a child, that was a favorite book among my sisters, brother, and me...and I turned out OK! I am proud to say that I am pretty well-read on books that have made the list in past years. Harry Potter, The Catcher in the Rye, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Go Ask Alice, The Bluest Eye, and The Color Purple are some of those included. So go out this week and celebrate your right to read challenging and offensive books!

-Alyssa

Is Your Baby Racist?

Kids as young as 6 months judge others based on skin color. What's a parent to do? Front page of Newsweek bore this heading pictured alongside an African American baby. So what, now babies are racist too? The article discussed a study on whether or not children's stories with multicultural storylines have a beneficial effect on children's racial attitudes. The children were asked how many white people are mean, and the primary answer checked was "almost none". When they were asked how many black people are mean, the primary answers checked were "some" and "a lot". This is remarkably shocking because children are born into this mentality whether or not parents realize it. The real problem at hand is that parents reassure their children over and over again that all people are equal, but they fail to talk about the actual issue. Children are giving these responses because their parents don't talk to them openly about racial issues. You can be told time and time again that all people are equal, but until you get down to the nitty gritty truth about the discrimination of certain skin colors, the children will never really learn. This is a scary reality but it goes to show how these mindsets are formed among out youths today.

Newsweek
September 14, 2009

Kardashian Marries Odom

This past weekend, Khloe Kardashian married LA Lakers star Lamar Odom. The abrupt wedding came as a surprise to many since the pair dated for only a month prior to their wedding. People.com reports that Kardashian wore a Vera Wang wedding gown and was walked down the aisle by her stepfather, Bruce Jenner. Khloe's sisters Kim and Kourtney were among the bridesmaids. The reception was held at family friend Irving Azoff's home and was themed to look like a nightclub. Some celebrity guests in attendance were Ryan Seacrest, Luke Wilson, Chelsea Handler, and Odom's teammate Kobe Bryant. Curious fans can see footage of the wedding in a future episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

-Alyssa

Jessica Can't Catch a Break

Jessica Simpson has had a rough year. After her very public divorce with Nick Lachey, the media has since portrayed her as a sad, heartbroken woman. Things were looking up for Jess when she started dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Tony Romo, in November of 2007. But all good things come to an end. The couple split this past July, just a day before Simpson's 29th birthday. Last week, headlines read that Jessica's signature dog, Daisy, had gone missing. It was reported that the dog had been taken by a wild coyote. Jessica Tweeted her way through the disaster and finally said on Friday that the search had been called off. Jessica now has to face yet another loss in her life with the disappearance of her beloved Daisy.

-Alyssa

Photo courtesy of People.com

Worst: Her performance was undoubtedly hot, but Christina Aguilera's mermaid frock and fried mane certainly were not.

OOh...ya I'd say mermaid sounds about right. What is she doing with this? She's still got a rockin' little bod so why make it look so froppy with this saltwater smock? Yahoo claimed Christina as one of the worst dressed at the VMAs last night and I think they were right on. If she's trying to make a comeback in this industry, she needs to be improving her image, not making it worse. The color combinations are extremely dull and it almost seems a little too formal for the trendy VMA attire we're used to seeing. However, I don't think her hair looks like a "fried mame". Yes, it's dull but it's definitely the least of her worries with this outfit.

http://omg.yahoo.com/photos/best-and-worst-dressed-at-the-vmas/2266

More Kanye Drama

The big news that I can't get away from is Kanye's outburst at the MTV VMAs last night. When Taylor Swift won the moonman for Best Female Video, Kanye burst onstage to steal her moment and declare that fellow nominee Beyonce had the best video of the decade. Kanye proved once again that he is a rude, unclassy, asshole. Taylor was visibly upset but I think she handled it well. Later in the show when Beyonce won video of the year, she invited Taylor back onstage to have 'her moment'. This specific episode made me realize how prevalent pop culture and media outlets are in people's lives. I was not even watching the VMAs when this happened, but about 10 of my friends had something to say about it as their Facebook status. Since then, the story has been everywhere. Kanye apologized for his behavior to Taylor and his fans on his blog. Other celebrities like Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and Kellie Pickler have used Twitter and other media outlets to show love for Taylor and rant about Kanye. Word travles faster than ever thanks to blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking/media sites.

-Alyssa

Photo from Yahoo.com

When Your Hoo-ha's Burning: Don't Use This Common Cure!

I couldn't pass this one up without reading about it. Right there on the front cover, they're throwing terms like "hoo-ha" out there. But when I looked inside at the story, I didn't find what I expected. Along with the "hoo-ha" problem, this story covered seven other tips about when seeking professional medical attention is recommended. And all of the seven dealt with much more serious sounding conditions, straying from any slang terms like the cover indicated. So what is this "common cure"? Cranberry products! I can't say that that was common knowledge to me. So I guess next time you feel the burn...put the juice down and go see the doc.

Cosmopolitan
September 2009

Jessica Rocks a Kimono!

She goes from rockin a Romo jersey to a kimono...interesting transition. Simpson is in Tokyo filming for her new VH1 show The Price of Beauty. It's going to cost her a lot to turn this image around.

US Weekly,
August 31, 2009

Image from celebrityviplounge.com