Wait, what? Honestly...

Rihanna Loses it for Esquire

2011-10-11T12:53:00.001-04:00

And by it, I mean her hygiene. Some may consider these pics sexy and daring (yeah, the girl has a killer body) but to me it looks like she may have dirt in places where there shouldn't be dirt. A full body exfoliation is sometimes quite nice, but not if you've been buried alive and then fought your way out of the muck, and in the process lost some clothing. Poor thing. I hope she wasn't too traumatized by the experience.

[Image via Esquire Magazine]

What in the CRAP is this?!?!??!

2011-10-11T12:46:00.001-04:00

I am almost at a loss for words. Almost. Apparently Lance Bass started a new boy band group, Heart2Heart (seriously), and their first single "Facebook Official" hit the web last week. At first I thought it was a parody, then I thought it was a joke, and then I realized that it might be legit. Omg, it's sooooooooooooo bad! The hair, the make-up, the excessive winking. I feel dirty. It's so bad it makes me uncomfortable. You know the world is ending when someone actually writes a song about Facebook. Damn you again Mark Zuckerberg!

Everyone is a Vampire!

2011-10-05T16:02:00.000-04:00

I find this so incredibly awesome that I can't even stand it. You guys have surely heard about this already, but word on the internets is that photographic proof has been found that Nicolas Cage is a vampire from the Civil War era. I mean, we can't argue with photographic proof, people! Just look at that picture. It's totally Nic Cage as a vampire pretending to be a highly respectful (um, bow tie says it all) and educated thespian from the late 1800s. Totally.

And now we can add John Travolta to that vampire list. MORE photographic proof has been uncovered that John Travolta was also a Civil War gentleman turned vamper! Eeeek! I'm going to be totally pissed if, in a couple of months, these two announce that they're doing a Civil War vamper flick together and that these damn photos were leaked by an intern (named Nicolas Travolta) to create buzz.

So, who's next? Um, how about Sean Young? Or Richard Grieco? Oh oh oh! Gary Busey! He can already unhinge his jaw, so yeah, he's definitely a vampire.

Most Popular Halloween Costumes

2011-10-05T15:00:00.003-04:00

If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love LOVE this time of year. I mean, I live in the Halloween capital of the world (however, just to clarify, that's not actually why I ended up moving there, but mostly because it was the only affordable area to buy a condo), I kicked off my annual scary movie month last week, and I'm gearing up for the annual Haunted Happenings parade which will take place tomorrow night in downtown Salem. In anticipation of the crazy people that will definitely be dressed up in costume tomorrow night, I did a little exploring today to find out what the most popular costumes are for Halloween 2011 and, to be honest, I'm surprised by the #1 choice (although, totally fitting for Salem):

1. Witch
2. Pirate
3. Vampire
4. Zombie
5. Batman

I'm surprised not to see werewolf on there, and am totally relieved not to see sexy nurse or slutty kitten, so I applaud all the sluts out there for going with different costume ideas this year. What are you guys dressing up as?

[Image via AMC's The Walking Dead]

Totally Obsessed with: Treehouses

2011-09-14T10:43:00.000-04:00

Right now, I can't get enough of treehouses. Now, I'm not necessarily talking about the kind of treehouse your friend had growing up - and I say friend in this instance because I never had a treehouse when I was a kid, but I did have a lot of forts, which were just as much fun (I think). I'm talking about adult versions of treehouses. Swanky amazeballs treehouses that you could move into tomorrow and live out your days lounging on your deck with you feet up on a treelimb, reading a book and sipping a glass of wine.

My fiance and I are getting married in less than two weeks and while we're not taking a full-on honeymoon until sometime next year, I've been doing some browsing online to see what kind of honeymoon we might want to consider. For me, I adore Italy and would go back in a second, but I also think that we should be a little more adventurous and do something different. It's pretty impressive how many treehouse type villas are available to rent all over the world. I've include some pics of some of my favorites below - enjoy!

The majority of these charming abodes can be rented via airbnb. And if you don't know about this website yet, you should definitely check it out. It's brilliant.

People are Taking this Vampire Thing a Bit too Far

2011-09-10T14:21:00.001-04:00

Now, I'm a fan of vampires. I'm totally obsessed with True Blood and I enjoy a saucy vampire novel as much as any fainting 16 year old. I may or may not have watched the Twilight movies (and read the books) and yes, sometimes I swoon at the brooding and darkness that is a vampire. But ths crazy bitch is taking the whole vampire thing a bit too far. Josephine Rebecca Smith, a resident of St. Petersburg, FL, truly believes she's a vampire and attacked a 69 year old disabled man at a, wait for it, vacant Hooters. Of anywhere, the last place I would have expected a Hooters to tank is Florida.

The old man met his vampire, 22 year old Smith, at a gas station and then invited her back to the porch of the vacant Hooters where he was staying. I mean, why else would a 22 year old follow a disabled wheelchaired old man back to a vacant Hooters unless she was going to suck his blood? And who knew the gas station was a good place to hook up? Anyway, the old guy fell asleep on the ground and that's when Smith made her move. The best part? The old man somehow managed to escape, wheel back to the gas station, and call for help. The police found the alleged vampire on the Hooters porch, half naked and covered in the old man's blood. I like that she stuck around, kind of like wanting to show off the fact that she was hanging out on a vacant Hooters' porch, half naked, soaked in blood. I mean, it could have been BBQ sauce for all we know. Apparently Hooters has good wings.

[Image via Sonic Eclectic]

Gwnny Looks Goopy

2011-09-09T09:58:00.002-04:00

I love Gwyneth Paltrow. Seriously, I do. She's gorgeous, she's funny, she can cook, she can dress, and she can act. And I love her blog GOOP. Having said all that, though, I do absolutely delight in photos like this one of gorgeous Gwyn when celebrities are photographed looking less than perfect.

[Image via WENN]

A Soundtrack for Books

2011-09-09T09:39:00.002-04:00

This sounds pretty cool, but I'm still a little unsure about how well it will work. Apparently this new company, Booktrack, has created synchronized soundtracks for e-books that dramatically boost the reader's imagination and engagement. The company's proprietary technology combines music, sound effects and ambient sound, automatically paced to an individual's reading speed. This is the part I'm unsure about, but if they can actually pace the sound effects and music to an individual's reading speed, then they've got some serious magic.

You can download the app to your iPhone or iPad and just start reading. If the characters go to the beach, you’ll hear waves crashing and seagulls squawking. Or maybe a character is being chased by a pack of dogs, which will sound heavy footsteps and ragged breathing, dogs barking and snarling.

You can read more about Booktrack here.

Who Does Marc Anthony Think He Is?

2011-09-02T17:12:00.001-04:00

I'd like to know something. How the frick does Marc Anthony get so much hot ass? I mean, he and JLo just split and now he's rumored to be frolicking with Jada Pinkett Smith. Before JLo, he had another hot wife. I mean, WTF? I just don't get it. He looks like a Mexican drug lord (okay, I know Marc's not Mexican, but "Puerto Rican drug lord" doesn't sound as badass). I guess there's one obvious answer, which lies in his pants, but I definitely don't think that's the case. Everything about him is slender and petite. He is a good dancer (allegedly), so maybe he just knows how to work it - all of it - for his lady friends. I'm still suspect though.

Find Your Happy Place

2011-09-02T16:31:00.001-04:00

Man, I fricking love http://www.happyplace.com/. Normally it makes me laugh to the point where I'm snorting, hiccuping, and trying not to pee my pants. If you like laughing and almost peeing your pants, then check it out NOW. Especially this and this. You will not be sorry.

Remember Taylor Dane?

2011-09-02T14:06:00.000-04:00

I bet now you wish you didn't. She looks like Vince Neil in drag. I think she's trying to bring this look back.

[Image via Splash]

Madonna's Face Decides it's Time to Turn Old

2011-09-02T13:58:00.001-04:00

Now, don't get me wrong, I like Madonna. I don't love her, but I like her. And, she's impressed me with her rockin body over the years. She's 53 years old people, and her body is rock solid. Her face, however...well, that's another story. I'm fairly certain that Madge freaked out a few years ago about the fact that she was nearing 50 and had some work done to "help" keep her looking young. I think she should fire her plastic surgeon because he went and made her look, well, bad. It's really unfortunate because I really thought she was aging very well, but then she went and did this and now I think she looks awful. It's really a shame that celebrities think that, just because they're getting older, they have to get work done to make them retain their youthful appearance. You know what? It hardly every works. I think some people age gracefully (Demi Moore) and some don't (Helen Hunt). Deal with it, ladies. Work what yo mama gave you, work it fierce, and love the body, and face, you've got. Because your plastic surgeon doesn't give a rat's ass.

Check out Madonna just 10 years ago in her "Don't Tell Me" video. Hot, right? She looks amazing.

[Image via WENN]

Magic Mike Cast Will Surely Entice You

2011-09-02T11:33:00.000-04:00

So, I've been hearing lots of rumors about the 2012 male stripper movie called Magic Mike and after the article I just read, I think this is going to be the best movie EVER. The movie is set to star:

Joe Manganiello
Matt Bomer
Channing Tatum
Alex Pettyfer
Matthew McConaughey

The hottie in the pic is Joe Manganiello. He plays a werewolf on HBO's True Blood and holy amazaballs, he is ridiculously hot. Allegedly, he'll do a full frontal nude scene in Magic Mike. Um, yeah, my brain just exploded. Can you EVEN imagine what that's going to look like on a the big screen? I'm sweating.

The film will be directed by Steven Soderbergh, so it has to be fantastic. No release date has been announced, but man, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

New Florence + the Machine

2011-09-02T10:44:00.000-04:00

This is a must listen!

Man Arrested for Popping Zits in Public

2011-08-11T12:04:00.000-04:00

Yeah, you read that right. And the best part? He was popping zits ON HIS BACK. Outside a McDonald's. Apparently when the cops approached him to tell him to vacate the premises, he took off, so the cops chased him. When they finally caught him, they found a syringe in his pocket that he allegedly used (according to his lovely girlfriend) to shoot up "blues" - aka Oxycontin. So, let me get this straight. A dude (who was very flexible) standing outside of CrackDonald's popping his back zits had drugs on him AND was probably under the influence of drugs? Seems a bit out of the ordinary to me.

Good-bye Manners. Hello Anger.

2011-08-11T10:22:00.000-04:00

Well, I've been chewing on this for a while now, but it's 100% official. Manners are no more. Instead they've been replaced with selfishness, arrogance, rudeness, disdain, disrespect, entitlement, and ignorance. Remember when road rage was so shocking? Like, how could some guy get out of his car and punch another guy in the face because he cut him off? Isn't it interesting how you don't necessarily hear about road rage anymore? Instead, road rage has been replaced with compliance. People have just gotten so used to everyone being assholes on the road that no one cares anymore. And instead of freaking out, they just go with the flow and now we have even more assholes out there driving humungous SUVs while talking on their cell phones, smoking a cigarette, and applying mascara. But, wait, I was talking about manners in general, not necessarily idiot drivers.

Going into the office yesterday I was walking behind a woman, probably in her 50s, talking on her cell phone. I was probably eight steps behind her and my hands were full. She opened the door to the building and looked over her shoulder quickly, made eye contact with me, and then proceeded to walk into the entryway, without holding the door for me. Nice.

On Friday of last week I stopped by Trader Joe's to pick up a few things. I got in line and there was an empty cart in front of me but no one standing nearby. The cashier waved me forward and said that the customer went out to her car to get her reusable bags. So, I proceed to check out and the woman comes in with her bags and says, very loudly, "why would you go in front of me if it was clear that I was in line?" When the cashier commented that there was a line forming and that she needed to service customers who were ready, the woman yanked her cart out of line, abandoned it by the exit, and walked out. Really?

I was walking down the sidewalk a few weeks ago, going to run an errand on my lunch break, and I don't know about you guys, but I walk down the sidewalk on the right side, which I think is the normal way to do it. So, there I am, walking, and I come to a corner, so I turn the corner, practically hugging it, and someone coming in the opposite direction slams into me, knocking my bag off my arm and onto the ground, where some of the contents spilled out. Startled, I step back, and the man who ran into me (who wasn't your typical Malden-ite, but dressed in a suit and seemed to maybe have more manners) says "Jesus Christ, watch where you're f--king going!" and storms off. Yeah, because I can totally see through concrete walls to see who's barreling down the sidewalk on the WRONG SIDE. Jackass.

Back in November, my fiance, Alf, was walking our dog Roscoe on his normal morning walk. There's a fairly busy road near our house that we have to cross to go to the dog park, and for some reason Roscoe can't just cross this street walking calmly. He bounces and flails until he's on the other side, and sometimes it's very hard maneuvering because he bumps into you. Anyway, Alf started to jog across the street and he and Roscoe became entangled and, well, they're both very leggy and lanky and one thing lead to another and Alf fell very awkwardly and slammed his shoulder into the sidewalk. Hard. It wasn't like he tripped and regained his balance. He totally fell head first to the ground. There were several witnesses. Not one of them stopped to find out if he was okay. There he is, practically laying in the street, and not one person stopped to see if he needed assitance (he did, btw, and I ended up taking him to the ER soon thereafter but thankfully he didn't break anything). WTF?

So, I think you know where I'm going with this. How hard is it to hold a door for someone, or maybe say you're sorry for running into them? It really makes me angry to think that these normal every day manners that we used to use on a regular basis are close to extinction. I try, and it's not like I have to try very hard people, to be mindful of my surroundings every day. I let people get in front of me in traffic, I hold the door for people (even if they're 20 feet away), I say excuse me and sorry if I bump into someone or if I need to pass them, I say thank you to the cashier at CVS, even though she's a miserable bitch. I mean, it's not like it's very hard. Right? Right??

Katie Holmes Embraces Her Dark Side

2011-07-21T17:10:00.000-04:00

Wow, I barely even recognized Katie Holmes in the August issue of Vogue Spain. She looks seriously thin, right? Good God woman, eat a sweet muffin with extra butter or something!

This is Ridiculous

2011-07-11T09:59:00.000-04:00

Honestly, this girl is so fricking dumb that it's infuriating. Apparently Kim Kardashian has recently revealed to Cosmo that she's never farted or pooped. Ever. EVER. Because that's totally possible. Maybe she really is a robot. Or, she's an internal parasites, or a bee, wasp or ant larvae. (According to the researchers, all of these possess "a blind gut" that prevents continuous passage from the mouth to the anus and ensures that waste cannot be evacuated.) So, maybe she's a curvaceous woman by day and then by night she turns into a parasite? Wait, hold on a minute. By definition, a parasite is:

a. An organism that grows, feeds, and is sheltered on or in a different organism while contributing nothing to the survival of its host.

b. One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.

c. One who lives off and flatters the rich; a sycophant.

Well, I'll be damned. I guess Kim is right after all...

[Image via Oh No They Didn't!]

Hot Dudes with Kittens

2011-06-22T16:14:00.002-04:00

Hot Dudes with Kittens from Sam Trammell

Holy Shit Snacks!

2011-05-31T12:46:00.000-04:00

Wow. Wow. WOW. WOWZA!! You all know my boyfriend, Alexander Skarsgård. Well, he's in this month's Interview Magazine and, well, see for yourself. Holy hot pot of coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Images via Interview Magazine]

Getting Beach Ready

2011-05-26T11:16:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I know I'm getting ahead of myself with this since the sun just came out for the first time in months in Boston yesterday, but I'm actually really looking forward to spending time on the beach this year. I'm not the best beach person, mostly because I can't be in the sun for more than 20 minutes at a time, but I do love going and relaxing with a good book. So, in ancticipation of the beach season, I've been checking out some of the must have beach accessories for 2011 and thought I'd share a few:

A super soft and sassy beach towel - thanks, Roxy, for this little gem:

Sperry's women's Jellyfish Thong in this cute nautical print:

I bought a great swimsuit cover-up last season at Nordstroms that basically looks like an oversized men's button up shirt and I LOVE it. It's blue and white striped, long sleeve (however, I normally roll the sleeves up), it's lightweight, and it looks fantastic by itself or paired with shorts and flip flops. Of course Nordstroms doesn't have it available anymore, but Jcrew has something similar:

A cute straw fedora to wear while floating in the water (my scalp always get burned when I'm swimming!):

Sunblock, sunblock, and sunblock! I never ever go anywhere without putting at least some kind of SPF on my face, and at the beach, I am a Nazi about applying and reapplying. But, I hate the sun block lotions, so I always buy sprays (what can I say, I'm lazy). One of my go-to products is Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport Sunblock Spray, which I use just on my body. For my face, I normally need something more sensitive and more powerful and I absolutely love Neutrogena Sunblock Stick. I keep one in my bag at all times because it comes in handy for those unplanned lunches on a patio or deck. But, in the off chance that I do burn my face, this comes in mighty handy. And don't forget chapstick!

A good beach read:

A practical and sturdy beach tote to lug all your essentials in:

Plus a cooler to bring lots of water, fruit, a sandwich, and whatever else you like to snack on:

This is definitely a must have for the girl who can't be in the sun very long but still loves to hang out on the beach. And for $10, you'd be silly not to buy one!

Are you wanting to hit the beach now?!

This is RIDICULOUS!

2011-05-25T16:12:00.000-04:00

I can't believe I'm blogging about this, but People magazine just released the first pictures of Kim Kardashian's engagement ring. 20.5 carats. 20.5 CARATS!!!!!!!!!! How in the FRICK can she afford something like this ($2 Million!), cause, let's be honest, she's definitely the bread winner in that relationship (I can't believe I just said that).

Holy Hell!

2011-05-05T11:06:00.000-04:00

WHOA! What in the crap happened to Bristol Palin's face?!??! I mean, she doesn't even look like the same person. Looks like Miss I Can't Dance visited Mommy's plastic surgeon. I guess we should be thankful she didn't opt for the pig with lipstick look. Or was it a pitt bull? Or a hockey mom? Oh, cripes, I can't remember.

[Imave via Celebitchy]

Cry Macho

2011-05-05T10:21:00.000-04:00

Yes, that's the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger's new film. Seriously. Cry Macho. I don't even know what to say.

Jamie Foxx is Dating Stacey Dash?!

2011-05-05T10:15:00.000-04:00

How in the hell did I not know this!?!? And apparently they've been dating for a while. Huh. I guess my celebrity gossip obsession isn't really that much of an obsession after all... Anyway, Stacey Dash is lovely (and she's 45 and has like four kids!) but I think Jamie Foxx is going to play her, if he hasn't already. Any man who sings about blaming his actions on the al-al-al-al-al-al-cohol is suspect. Also, Stacey, honey, you're gorgeous, but please please please wear a dress that fits you up top. Your girls don't look so hot in that dress...they just look, well, trashy. I see a nip slip in her future.

[Image via WENN]

Celebrity Commencement Speakers

2011-05-05T10:02:00.000-04:00

Tis the season for graduations and I'm headed to #2 this weekend. Sadly, no celebrity guest speaker is scheduled to address the crowd, but CNN just posted this year's celebrity commencement speakers and, yes, I'm jealous that I won't be seeing a couple of these...

Amy Poehler - Harvard University (and Amy's a BC alumni...gasp!)
Stephen Colbert - Northwestern University (his alma mater)
Denzel Washington - University of Washington...ha! No, kidding. He'll be speaking at U of Pennsylvania
Brooke Shields - Princeton (her alma mater)
Tom Hanks - Yale University
Chelsea Handler - Emory University (her two siblings attended Emory)
Bill Cosby - Hampton University (Mr. Cosby has done more than 30 commencement addresses!)

[Image via Own the Dollar]

Friday Night Lights Auction

2011-04-22T14:28:00.001-04:00

Sad to see Friday Night Lights wrapping up? Sure, the series finale may be this year, but you can try to hold onto the show forever by heading over to NBC Universal's FNL auction and placing a bid on Tim Riggins' sweatshirt or Matt Saracen's hoodie or Coach Taylor's play book. The auction is being hosted by ebay and it looks like there's already been quite a few bids placed already. Don't miss out on your chance to own a piece of FNL history (or, maybe you just want to be able to sleep with Tim Riggins' sweatshirt every night).

Is 39 too Old to Wear a Mini? Yes!

2011-04-22T14:02:00.001-04:00

I'm sorry, but I don't care how amazing you look, there IS an age limit on mini skirts and dresses. Cam looks amazing for 39 (well, from the neck down anyway, and aside from the douchebag that's usually attached to her arm), but seriously, ENOUGH with the frickin mini skirts and dresses (especially ones that are tooooo tight!)! Cripes, you're almost 40! Let go of your 20s and move on.

[Image via Celebitchy]

Thank You, Beastie Boys

2011-04-22T13:40:00.000-04:00

First: love love love Elijah Wood in this video (and can't wait to see him in the FX series, Wilfred, coming in June). Second: the Beastie's are still amazeballs cool, even after 25 years.

Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise - Free Music Videos - Top Songs

A New Way to Say Hello

2011-04-22T13:15:00.000-04:00

Apparently this is the new way to greet friends, family and strangers in L.A. Thanks, Nicole Scherzinger, for always keeping things exciting.

[Image via Pacific Coast News]

Taylor Kitsch at NYC Premiere of Bang Bang Club

2011-04-22T13:11:00.001-04:00

Taylor Kitsch and Ryan Phillippe brought the hotness to NYC on April 21st when they attended the NYC premiere of their latest film, Bang Bang Club. I have no idea what the film is about, but with a title like that, I can only guess that this may be their first professional porn film. And if so, when the frick does it open in theaters?!

[Image via OK! Magazine]

A Swoon-worthy Outdoor Movie Theater

2011-04-19T12:58:00.000-04:00

I want this. I want this right. Now. I absolutely LOVE this. If I only had the outdoor space...and a ton of money. Thank you, Pottery Barn, for the great idea. Now I just need to buy a new house with a bigger yard and get a new job that pays me a LOT more than what I currently make.

Endless

2011-04-17T14:13:00.002-04:00

I don't know how I didn't know about this before now, but I just discovered Endless.com, a shoes and accessories mega store of amazingess. Love these Seychelles Eye to Eye wedge for a $110:

And, I'm not really a fan of Crocs (those damn clogs should be outlawed), so I was completely shocked when I saw that these little cuties are Crocs. Easy to slip on to run weekend errands, walk the dog, or work in the garden. And only $35!

This Kate Spade High Tide medium flat cosmetic bag is perfect for, yes, cosmetics, but what an adorable clutch for an afternoon lunch with the girls, or a perfect spot to store your iPhone, earbuds, and weekly planner in your bag:

There is a lot to look at and the possibilities are, well, Endless!

Man and Woman's Best Friend

2011-04-17T12:38:00.000-04:00

Since Alf and I got engaged on Christmas Day, I've been spending a lot of time on wedding blogs. A. Lot. I've become a little obsessed. And I'm having a blast. Anyway, I stumbled on this picture and had to share. How adorable are these two?!

[Image via Joe Mikos Photographers]

Heaven on Four Wheels

2011-04-16T12:30:00.000-04:00

Did You Know?

2011-04-15T09:40:00.000-04:00

Did you know that gravity is weaker in North America than it is in Europe, East Asia, Australia, and North Africa? Well, I didn't. Apparently it's because Earth is not a perfect sphere, and its interior mass is not evenly distributed. There are slight variations of gravitational pull depending on where on Earth’s surface you are.

In fact, you can now check to see which points on the Earth’s surface have the strongest and weakest gravitational pulls with a “gravity map”, available at BBC.com. The map is a 3-dimensional model of the earth that represents the amount of gravitational pull on a specific point on the Earth as its altitude. It uses data compiled from the Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE).

As my friend Miley Cyrus always says, "that's pretty cool!"
Source: OMG Facts, BBC
[Image via Tree Hugger]

Off the Beaten Path

2011-04-13T17:35:00.001-04:00

My fiance and I are getting married this September but we're waiting until next year to embark on a honeymoon (honestly, I don't know how people plan their wedding AND their honeymoon to happen one after the other). I've just started poking around online to plan the ideal trip and I have to say, what I originally thought would be an easy decision (um, Italy is my favorite place on Earth, so that was an obvious choice), is turning out to be rather difficult! There are so many places that I still have yet to discover, and there are so many amazing honeymoon destitations out there - how do you choose?

I stumbled upon a posting on Grey Likes Weddings and immediately fell in love, and not just for a honeymoon but for a typical vacation getaway. Rent (well, more like try to find!) a vintage airstream trailer and travel around the country, stopping wherever the hell you please and doing whatever the hell you want for a few weeks. It doesn't necessarily sound exotic, but the pictures have me wanting to book it right now.

[Images via Wendy Nordeck]

It's Britney vs. Britney!

2011-04-12T13:56:00.000-04:00

Pop Dust has put together a nearly three minute clip of a dance off between the old Brit vs. the new Brit. Hmmm, I think it's fairly obvious who the winner is.

He Ain't No Lloyd Christmas

2011-04-11T16:15:00.000-04:00

Jim Carrey is sporting a new do, which seems like an odd choice for the 49 year old. Or maybe it's the glasses that I'm having a hard time with. He looks like he's trying to be Pink's dad. Or maybe he and Pete Wentz are hanging out?

[Image via TV Guide]

This Sounds Like a Terrible Idea

2011-04-11T15:58:00.001-04:00

Word on the street today is that Victoria Beckham wants to name her unborn daughter Santa after Santa Monica. Ok, we know that the Beckhams have a thing for naming their babies after where they were conceived, but Santa??? Do they not hear how ridiculous this sounds? According to OK! Magazine, a Beckham source revealed that “Posh thinks Santa Beckham has a lovely ring to it and wants something unique." Why not Monica? I mean, wouldn't you rather your child potentially be associated with crazy Monica Geller instead of an old, fat white dude that loves giving gifts to children?

Yeah, and she's around 5 months pregnant in this picture. Hate. Her.

[Image via OK! Magazine]

Crazy Stupid Love

2011-04-07T19:34:00.000-04:00

Seriously, I can't WAIT to see this movie. Funny. Sexy (um, HELLO Ryan Gosling!!!! Paaatoowwwwww!). Witty. Charming. Love. It.

My Mantra this Week

2011-04-04T16:00:00.000-04:00

This print is availabe for $10 at Super Swoon.

Best Advertisement Ever

2011-04-04T15:47:00.000-04:00

120 bikes were used for this advertisement in Altlandsberg, Germany to promote the bicycle shop that encompasses the first level of the building.

Thanks for a Great Safety Year, 2010!

2011-04-04T14:48:00.002-04:00

I'd like to know who this guy's publicist is. Apparently the owner of the Gulf of Mexico oil rig that exploded last year, killing 11 workers and leading to what has been called the worst oil spill ever, said today that calling 2010 its "best year" in safety "may have been insensitive." Hmmm, ya think?? So, despite the fact that this oil rig explosion was the worst of its kind EVER to happen, all the big wigs got substantial cash bonuses because they had a stellar safety year. How in the HELL is that even possible?

The article, via CNN, says "notwithstanding the tragic loss of life in the Gulf of Mexico, we (Transocean Ltd.) achieved an exemplary statistical safety record as measured by our total recordable incident rate and total potential severity rate," the statement reads. "As measured by these standards, we recorded the best year in safety performance in our company's history."

That includes a $200,000 salary increase for Transocean President and Chief Executive Officer Steven L. Newman, whose base salary will increase from $900,000 to $1.1 million, the report said. Newman's bonus was $374,062 and he also has a $5.4 million long-term compensation package the company awarded him upon his appointment as CEO in March 2010. Awesome.

Wow. This is crazy mind blowing shit. Definitely check out the comments beneath the article if you want to be even more infuriated / have a good laugh.

True Blood Season Four is Two Months Away!

2011-04-02T21:44:00.000-04:00

HBO announced yesterday that season four of my favorite vampire drama will premiere on June 26th at 9PM. Best. News. Ever!!!

[Image via Eric and Sookie]

Really, Photoshop??

2011-03-21T13:17:00.001-04:00

Sometimes Photoshop can be a lovely thing, but when it renders someone unrecognizable, it's just ridiculous. Why even bother asking a celebrity to be a spokesmodel for a product if you're going to completely change how they look? Why not just grab someone off the street and make them look somewhat like a celebrity? Does this really look anything like Zoey Deschanel? No, no it doesn't.

[Image via Splash News]

Apollo 18 Hits Theaters April 22nd

2011-03-21T12:56:00.000-04:00

There's a reason we've never gone back to the moon.

Tiger Woods has Terrible Taste in Women

2011-03-21T12:37:00.000-04:00

This is allegedly Tiger Woods' new girlfriend. We've already discovered that Tiger isn't the smartest guy, but he's not ugly yet he sure picks ugly chicks. You'd think his money could buy beauty. Maybe he's beauty blind? I'm not by any means saying that ugly women shouldn't find love and all that jazz, but when you're famous, I just expect you to have an attractive partner. Isn't that what Hollywood is all about? Money and good looks?

[Image via Gawker]

Quentin is Pissed!

2011-03-14T14:26:00.002-04:00

Quentin Tarantino has had just about enough with his next door neighbor Alan Ball (and one of my favorite creative geniuses) and his aviary full of exotic birds that screech and squawk and let out "blood curdling" and "obnoxious pterodactyl-like" screams at all hours of the day and night. Tarantino is suing Ball, claiming that the crazy bird harpies are driving him insane and making it impossible for him to work creatively. Hmm, is it a legit claim or does Tarantino have writer's block, therefore needing to blame his creative nose-dive on something or someone?

[Image via Back Seat Cuddler]

If You Have Several Million Dollars to Spend, Why Not Buy a Celebrity Home?

2011-03-14T13:43:00.004-04:00

Jennifer Aniston is close to purchasing this penthouse in the West Village in New York for a measly $14.95 million. The duplex has a baby nursery, a staircase out of a grand Hollywood mansion, and two outdoor rooftop patios under a water tower that’s encased in brick to make it look like a castle.

Mr. Awesome Twitterer put his uber-modern bachelor pad in LA on the market for $3.995 million. With a shower like that, how could you not want to offer less than the asking price???

Dancing Queen Tom Brady and his super model wife Gisele are building a 22,000 square foot home in California. 22,000 square feet. For three people. Makes total sense.

The angry driver known as Nicolas Cage has finally sold his Bel-Air mansion, originally on the market in 2007 for $35 million, for $9.95 million. That's a pretty insane price drop. I guess even celebrities aren't untouchable when it comes to the recession. The house was previously owned by Dean Martin.

Courtney Cox and David Arquette's home in Malibu recently sold for $33.5 million, which Arquette then immediately blew on booze and stippers.

The doozy award has to go to Tiger Woods. He just purchased a $50 million estate on Juniper Island, FL, that boasts a 6,400-square-foot gym/media room/bar, an elevator, a reflecting pond and a lap pool, and a practice facility (which has multiple grass types). Apparently Tiger is unhappy with his golf swing and is looking forward to being able to practice 24-7. Sounds exactly like the type of lifestyle a father of two (three? four?) should have.

[Images via Daily News and The Real Estalker]

Soup for Sluts!

2011-03-08T15:42:00.002-05:00

Helloooooo stocking stuffer! If you know anyone who likes it cheap, fast, and easy, then this is the soup for them. Thanks NeatoShop!

Don't Hold Your Breath

2011-03-08T15:35:00.000-05:00

The title of Nicole Scherzinger's new single is 'Don't Hold Your Breath'. I wonder if the song is about this shitastic outfit, because I think we shouldn't hold our breath for this to ever look good. Or be in style. Or be flattering. I mean, even she looks somewhat dubios about it. It's like she's trying to work it and show her ultra-confident sassy snear, but she's not quite believing it herself. Well, she shouldn't believe it. She looks horrible.

[Image via Fame]

Really, Tom Brady?

2011-03-08T15:18:00.000-05:00

I nearly peed my pants watching this clip. It's Tom Brady trying to dance. With awesome greasy hair. And by awesome, I mean, WTF? He went from Bieber hair to this somewhat tame Gary Busey coif. It's times like these I sort of wish the Patriots had a crazy hair law like the Yankees do because this is some seriously weird shit.

Why the Sad Face, Love?

2011-03-03T15:17:00.000-05:00

Seriously, she looks like she just remembered the dream she had last night where she was in love with Jamie Kennedy and was seriously thinking about marrying him. Oh, wait....

[Image via Fame]

Well, We all Knew this Was Going to Happen

2011-03-03T11:30:00.001-05:00

Kim Kardashian has just released her new single, Jam! Yes, she's trying to launch a singing career. Go ahead, have a listen. Get ready to have your mind blown!!! It's so different from ANYTHING else out there. So original! It's an amazing piece of work!!

And this is what she's supposedly wearing in the video. Honestly, when will the insanity end? Sigh.

[Image via Kim Kardashian]

Well Done Sir Charlie Sheen

2011-02-25T12:25:00.001-05:00

Man, this guy is classy. I mean, class all the way. He handles delicate situations with grace and humor. Charlie should be a motivational speaker or life coach for sure. Let's take a look at some of his recent tidbits of wisdom, shall we?

Sheen said if his show (Two and a Half Men) was canceled, he would "go make movies with superstars instead of working with idiots." - Let's discuss this for a moment. I think Charlie is a little confused. Sure, he's been in a couple of decent films, but I think it's safe to say his little stint on Two and a Half Men is his most successful work. Now, I absolutely detest this show and am always horrified that a.) people watch it and b.) that other guy always gets nominated and wins frigging awards for comedic acting. It actually astounds me. Not as much as the reality that Charlie has managed to keep this job for as long as he has because, let's face it, we've all been expecting him to pull some crazy stunt and get fired. The guy is a loose cannon.

"I gracefully ignored this folly for 177 shows," Sheen wrote to TMZ. "I fire back once and this contaminated little maggot can't handle my power and can't handle the truth." - Power??? Um, really? The only power he has is with regards to how much cocaine he can sniff through that shnoz of his, and as we've all come to see, he can sniff pretty hard.

On his cocaine and stripper addiction he said, "I healed really quickly, but I also unravel really quickly, so get me right now guys," Sheen said. "Get me right now." - Does Charlie think that everyone is more stupid than he is? No one heals really quickly from addiction. NO ONE. Especially stripper addiction.

[Image via Life is Savage]

Joel McHale Looks Sassy on the Cover of Emmy Mag

2011-02-16T16:50:00.000-05:00

I've always been a fan of Joel McHale, but I became a VERY big fan of Joel McHale's when he took almost all his clothes off on Community. And if you don't watch Community, you're missing out on some seriously funny shit. The paintball episode is by far my favorite. Anyway, I'd much rather check out Emmy magazine right now instead of, oh, Rolling Stone, who has that annoying squirrel Bieber on the cover squaking about sex, politics, and abortion. Ick. It's going to be a sad day for tweens everywhere when the Biebs goes through puberty and loses that voice of his. I can't wait.

Get to Know James Morrison - Now!

2011-02-16T16:24:00.000-05:00

This song is just soooo lovely.

Monica Denise Arnold is Back, Bitches!

2011-02-14T11:47:00.000-05:00

Remember Monica?? If you grew up in the 90s, then yes, you remember Monica. Who can forget The Boy is Mine? Not me. Well, she was at the Grammys last night and wow, her chin looks as sharp as the shoulder pads on that dress!

[Image via Us Weekly]

Lady G's Freak Flag Got Bigger

2011-02-14T11:31:00.002-05:00

Ok, so horns on her face? Sure, yes, somewhat normal. But, horns on her shoulders (yes, those are horns and not nipples, although I might believe it more if she had nipples on there instead)? I just don't know about that one. What monster has horns on its shoulders? None that I could find. Looks like Lady G has gone and created her own little monster.

Holy Moly!

2011-02-14T10:22:00.002-05:00

I'm not sure what is really going on here, but this is pretty horrific. Serene Branson, a reporter from CBS News Los Angeles, became a viral star last night after she attempted to discuss what happened at the Grammys. There's a lot of speculation swirling around about what actually happened to her, but CBS News refused to comment and The Telegraph is reporting that Serene was taken to the hospital since she may have had a stroke during her live segment. What do you think? Stroke? Or maybe the silicon from her fake boobies started to leak into her blood stream? It's really anyone's guess right now...

Weird Al?

2011-02-01T14:53:00.002-05:00

Nope, not Weird Al. This is a pic of Russell Brand on the set of his new film, Arthur. Without the facial hair, he is an uncanny double of the Weird singer.

[Image via I'm Not Obsessed]

Stars Without Make-Up Can Look, Well, Ugly

2011-02-01T14:44:00.002-05:00

Wow, this is something. I always like seeing stars without make-up because it makes me feel better about my own face, but when I see something like this, I actually squeal with delight. Not only does Kelly Ripa look plain jain and homely, she also looks like maybe last night's fat injection to her lips isn't taking so well. She looks like Janice Dickinson and that is not someone you want to emulate. But, enough about her face. Look at those little teeny legs of hers. Good grief, woman, eat a sweet muffin with extra sweet! Her frickin spandex pants are baggy. Baggy!!! That's ridiculous.

[Image via INF Daily]

Rihanna's S&M Video

2011-02-01T14:35:00.000-05:00

To be honest, when I first started watching this, I thought I was watching a spoof of her new video (especially since Perez Hilton is in it). But, then I realized that no, this is actually her new video for her song "S&M" and well, I hate it. It's no secret that Rihanna has claimed she's super freaky when it comes to sex and may even possibly be a sex addict, but this concept of S&M is sooooo boring. Xtina already tried to do this recently and it did not go well. S&M isn't thrilling anymore thanks to so many celebrities and music artists overplaying it. It's a shame because the song itself has some potential and yeah, I'll most likely add it to my workout list and totally get after it, but the video itself is not good.

New Guy on the Block

2011-02-01T14:22:00.000-05:00

I don't really know who Matt Bomer is, but does it really matter???

Whooo is Adorable?

2011-02-01T14:00:00.001-05:00

I've been doing a lot of wedding prep since I got engaged on Christmas Day and Etsy is proving to be absolutely awesome for decorating ideas. My fiance and I are getting married in Maine and since the venue is rustic, I want my decorations to compliment the venue and its surroundings. I stumbled on this little wool felted owl and just love it. How cute would this be for a friend expecting a child?? And it's the perfect price at $30.

Anne Hathaway is a Lucky Girl

2011-02-01T13:29:00.000-05:00

And, I hate her a little. Ok, a lot.

[Image via CeleBuzz]

Leggings for All Ages

2011-02-01T12:59:00.001-05:00

I've seen a lot of leggings since Christmas, which means one of two things: with Linds going into rehab, her line of leggings was deeply discounted (most likely just given away to anyone who would take a pair), or Santa had a few fabulous elves that were sick and tired of making baseball bats and barbies (I don't blame them). I saw a woman yesterday who was probably in her 50s wearing jeggings. It was mildly mortifying, but what was even more mortifying was the oversized Bill Cosby sweater she was sporting. Needless to say, she did not pull off the leggings. So, there's definitely an age limit, yeah? A normal woman (not a celebrity) in her 30s - can she pull off leggings? I mean, if Russell Brand can pull off leggings, I would think a 35 year old woman could pull them off. Maybe. Granted, not any woman with any figure can wear leggings. I'm not trying to be at all mean, but larger women should never wear leggings. Ever. It's not always pretty and camel toe is never pretty.

So, can a 30 something woman pull off leggings? Or will she look like a 20 something on her way to Starbucks for her third skinny mocha latte of the day while texting on her pink Blackberry about how Chrissy is such a slut for flirting with Tommy at the party?

[Image via Celebmo]

Um, Hide Your Children, Hide Your Wife

2011-01-30T16:54:00.000-05:00

I'm almost at a loss for words here. Apparently this is the cover of the upcoming issue of YRB Magazine, featuring Khloe Kardashian and claiming that she "now has the power." Um, the power to do what? To go around pillaging villages? Did YRB give her the power to look like a full on transvestite? I don't understand what's happening here. Is she giving us a teaser for her sex tape with Lamar? Is she trying a new diet?

This is Not a Good Look

2011-01-30T16:44:00.001-05:00

No, that's not Slash debuting a new look. It's none other than Princess RiRi out and about in Hollywood. Yeah, she went out intentionally looking like that. For once, she looks somewhat decent in the clothing department, but she had to ruin things by going balls out with the hair style. Seriously, does anyone have an elastic band to lend her? She can't even see, which is probably how that hideous color got on her fingernails. Sigh. She's another Katy Perry for me. Such a pretty girl and she ruins it by being so awful with her fashion sense. I mean, she actually makes Sideshow Bob look normal.

[Image via Daily Fix]

Nuts is Britain's Biggest Selling Men's Mag

2011-01-30T16:29:00.001-05:00

And with a cover like that, I can see why. Nuts is a weekly lad mag published in the United Kingdom and is distributed every Tuesday. Their marketing campaign uses the slogan, "Women, don't expect any help on a Tuesday". Why isn't the slogan "See You Next Tuesday?"

Jessica Simpson Gets Back at Nick Lachey

2011-01-30T16:14:00.000-05:00

Jessica Simpson has finally found out how to make Nick Lachey wish they had never gotten a divorce: by looking incredibly dead sexy all the time! Way to go Jess!!

[Image via the Daily Fix]

Only in Jacksonville?

2011-01-30T15:53:00.000-05:00

I'm in Jacksonville, FL for business this week and ate lunch today at a very mediocre cafe (however, it had a lovely view of the river and the people watching was pretty fantastic). As I was leaving, I had yet to finish my beer and the waiter asked if I'd like a to go cup for it. Wait, what?

Xtina Getting Busy Again

2011-01-30T13:25:00.001-05:00

Christina has been enjoying the single life since her split from her burly husband last year, but apparently she's jumped into a relationship with some dude that basically looks just like her ex. Now, I don't think I'm being out of line when I say that her ex is not the most attractive male. And now, neither is her rebound.

James Franco Makes Me Laugh

2011-01-06T15:03:00.000-05:00

Sure, he's kind of creepy, especially with the new moustache he's sporting, but you can't knock his intelligence and his humor. And sometimes he's just brilliant with responses, like the following comment he made in reference to a question surrounding the rumor about him choosing gay films:

“It’s funny because the way that kind of stuff is talked about on blogs is so black-and-white. It’s all cut-and-dry identity politics. ‘Is he straight or is he gay?’ Or, ‘This is your third gay movie — come out already!’ And all based on, gay or straight, based on the idea that your object of affection decides your sexuality.

There are lots of other reasons to be interested in gay characters than wanting myself to go out and have sex with guys. And there are also lots of other aspects about these characters that I’m interested in, in addition to their sexuality. So, in some ways it’s coincidental, in other ways it’s not. I mean, I’ve played a gay man who’s living in the ’60s and ’70s, a gay man who we depicted in the ‘50s, and one being in the ‘20s. And those were all periods when to be gay, at least being gay in public, was much more difficult. Part of what I’m interested in is how these people who were living anti-normative lifestyles contended with opposition. Or, you know what, maybe I’m just gay.”

[Image via WENN]

Keep Drinking, Linds...

2011-01-06T14:36:00.000-05:00

How many of those RockStar drinks do you think Lindsay will need to consume before she actually becomes one? Or, kills herself?

(Image via I'm Not Obsessed)

Best Albums of 2010

2010-12-09T11:04:00.000-05:00

Rolling Stone Magazine has released its 30 picks for best albums of 2010, with Kanye West landing the #1 spot. I know we love to hate him, but the guy is crazy talented, although I fear that if his ego gets any bigger, all of us Americans may have to move to Europe. I'm definitely happy to see The Black Keys as #2 - they are insanely good. Insanely good. If you haven't heard of / listened to them (GASP!), well, you are missing out on some seriously phenomenal music. Google them right now. Seriously.

1. Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
2. The Black Keys, Brothers
3. Elton John and Leon Russell, The Union
4. Arcade Fire, The Suburbs
5. Jamey Johnson, The Guitar Song
6. Vampire Weekend, Contra
7. Drake, Thank Me Later
8. Robert Plant, Band of Joy
9. Eminem, Recovery
10. LCD Soundsystem, This Is Happening
11. The Dead Weather, Sea of Cowards
12. John Mellencamp, No Better Than This
13. Taylor Swift, Speak Now
14. Robyn, Body Talk
15. The National, High Violet
16. Kid Rock, Born Free
17. Beach House, Teen Dream
18. Kings of Leon, Come Around Sundown
19. M.I.A., Maya
20. Neil Young, Le Noise
21. Big Boi, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
22. Spoon, Transference
23. Elizabeth Cook, Welder
24. Maximum Balloon, Maximum Balloon
25. Superchunk, Majesty Shredding
26. Yeasayer, Odd Blood
27. Peter Wolf, Midnight Souvenirs
28. My Chemical Romance, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
29. The Roots, How I Got Over
30. Rick Ross, Teflon Don

The Beaver?

2010-12-09T10:14:00.002-05:00

I'm not sure about this... I know Mel Gibson desperately needs a kick-ass movie to restart his career again, but I don't know if this is it.

Blue Valentine Poster is Super Saucy!

2010-12-09T09:41:00.000-05:00

I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie, especially now that I see how sexy Mr. Gosling is looking (I think he's sex on a stick when he's all scruffy).

Wait. What? Slightly Awesome...and Lots o Gross.

2010-12-09T09:33:00.000-05:00

I have a feeling this is going to be me someday...

Somebody's Fabulous!

2010-11-24T13:25:00.000-05:00

It's no secret that I have a crush on Jennifer Lopez and wow, she looks amazing on the red carpet at the Latin Grammy Awards. I think she looks better now than she did pre-children. I love her curves.

Winter is Coming

2010-11-24T12:38:00.001-05:00

Even though it was 65 degrees out yesterday, I was on a mission to buy some new winter boots. I've been coveting the furry styles I keep seeing on Piperlime and at Nordstroms, but just couldn't fathom spending a ton of money. Also, I was hoping to find a style that wasn't just reasonably priced, but vegan. Needless to say, I did a lot of browsing. Then I stumbled on these gray furry moccasin winter boots by Breckelles. They are much cheaper than I would have expected ($39!) and they are vegan AND stylish. Plus, they are supposed to be more roomy in the calf area, which is ideal considering I have behemoth calves.

They just shipped today, so we'll see how I like them in person. Fingers crossed that they're a good match.

This is Why I Don't Like Cruise Ships

2010-11-11T11:31:00.000-05:00

The four-day-long ordeal of 4,500 passengers and crew being stranded at sea is nearly over.

Several tug boats pulled the stricken 952-foot Carnival Splendor to San Diego Bay early Thursday. The ship is completely out of power after a fire broke out earlier this week. Those aboard have been dealing with limited food, smelly toilets and dark cabins. There was no air conditioning, no hot food, no hot water, no casino. The swimming pool was off-limits because there was no way to pump chlorine. Lines for cold food stretch for hours. However, the toilets were working and the bar was pouring free drinks.

Granted, this was a rare instance, one that Carnival indicates has never occurred before, so there isn't any need to worry about any of their other vessels succumbing to something similar. But, living on Spam, pop tarts, and canned crab for four days sounds absolutely horrible. You can read the full article here.

[The image is not an actual image of the Splendor burning, just another unfortunate vessel going up in flames. I bet those customers didn't get free booze.]

My Son is Gay. Or He's Not. Why Should it Matter?

2010-11-10T11:01:00.000-05:00

The following post was written by a mother who's struggling with her son's sexuality - not because she has a problem with the fact that her son may or may not be gay, but the fact that colleagues, friends, neighbors, and society does. It's a moving story and I applaud her for standing up for her son. I wish that more people could follow her lead. Click here to read the post.

So, Mariah Carey is Pregnant

2010-11-10T10:19:00.000-05:00

I know, it's not news anymore. But, wow, she's really pregnant and I can't even see her belly in this shot. Everything has expanded, even the length of her, ah, necklaces. I'm not entirely sure what the red lace thing is she's wearing - lingerie? I mean, she's Mariah Carey, can't she afford some maternity clothes?? Ugh, she's probably going to try and be one of those moms that refuses to wear maternity clothes, and by refuses to wear maternity clothes, I mean she's going to try and continue to wear the slutty clothes she used to wear when she was super skinny and on tour. Then her kid's going to come out being all embarassed by his/her mommy and then call up Stacy and Clinton for a clothes intervention. Well, I'd agree with that...Mimi has needed a clothes intervention since the early 90s.

[Image via ImNotObsessed.com]

The Latest Actor to Become Vampired

2010-11-03T16:02:00.000-04:00

Tom Hardy, best known for his role in this year's hit movie, Inception, is rumored to have signed on to play a vampire in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. In Seth Grahame-Smith's historical horror spin, when Abraham Lincoln was nine years old, his mother died from an ailment called the "milk sickness." Only later did he learn that his mother's deadly affliction was actually the work of a local vampire, seeking to collect a debt owed by Lincoln's father. When Abe learned the truth, he vowed revenge and kept one passion hidden throughout his life: the brutal elimination of all vampires.

Twentieth Century Fox is aiming for a June 22, 2012 release and Tim Burton will produce the horror adventure.

What do you think? I'd probably let him bite me. And maybe suck my blood. And maybe...well, I'll stop now.

[Image via flix66.com]

A new gig

2010-11-03T15:47:00.002-04:00

I've been very bad about reading up on celebrity gossip and then gossiping about it on my blog. Well, I haven't been blatantly ignoring all celebrity gossip because I do have a new writing gig and I figured I'd tell the world all about it (yes, the entire world certainly does read my blog).

A few weeks ago I started writing news articles for http://www.truebloodnet.com/, one of the top fan sites for my favorite TV show, True Blood. If you don't know about True Blood, you really should. I won't judge you, but really, you should know all about it, especially the fact that my boyfriend is one of the lead actors. I feel pretty lucky to have been chosen as one of TBN.com's newest writers, so I've been dedicating a lot of my time to writing as much as possible for them, at least until I'm not a "trainee" anymore. I'm not sure when I graduate from that title, but I'm sure you'll read about it on here.

So, if you're interested in seeing some of the articles I've written (keep in mind they are news articles, so they aren't excessively creative), please check out: http://truebloodnet.com/author/heather-day/

[Image via HBO]

Fresh Blood

2010-10-26T15:56:00.000-04:00

So, I'm totally obsessed with this song. It's on repeat on my iPhone right now. The video is a bit...interesting. I feel like I'm watching Casey Affleck's outtakes from Joaquin Phoenix's movie, I'm Still Here.

Eminem was...bullied?

2010-10-19T16:56:00.000-04:00

Eminem has revealed that he was bullied pretty badly in grade school and is now speaking out against bullying in an effort to combat the trend of suicides resulting from anti-gay bullying in schools. Does this sound a bit off to you, because it sounds off to me. A guy who uses the word "faggot" in nearly all his songs? A guy who, I mean, let's be honest, does nothing but bully in a lot of his songs? Maybe he's turning over a new leaf. Or, maybe sales for is new album aren't quite what he was hoping for and he's trying to boost his image. Regardless, I am glad to see more and more celebrities speaking out against bullying, but, I'm a bit suspicious about this specific celebrity.

Yikes

2010-10-19T16:44:00.000-04:00

I like Glee. A lot. Which is very odd because I really don't enjoy musicals one bit, but whatever. I haven't been enjoying this season as much as last season (there's too much singing and not enough character development!), and one thing that has irritated me this season is Lea Michele. Not necessarily her character, Rachel, because that's what her character is supposed to do, but Lea as an individual has totally annoyed the shit out of me. The few interviews I've seen / read have made her look like a pretentious little bitch and she went from cute drama princess to full-fledged skinny drama queen. I give her kudos for being a vegan, but she has lost some serious weight since last season. And, now she just always looks really hungry to me. Except, not so much in this picture. Here she looks like she's hot for teacher, and maybe the coach of the football team, and well, let's just say the entire football team. I see the irony here, since her character on the show is very rigid and not at all slutty, but seriously GQ, you definitely went with the not at all cliche high school nerdwho'satotalhottieandwannabeslut angle with this shoot. You're definitely going to lose readers with this one. They don't want to see a half naked "teenager" sucking on a lollipop. No way. They want to see some Dungeon and Dragons or school janitor or a fat, old principal. Yes, put Lea Michele in a fat suit and have her using her laser pointer pen to give a PowerPoint presentation in the teacher's lounge. Oh yeah...totally hot.

Excuse me, Flo?

2010-10-19T16:10:00.000-04:00

I just love Florence and the Machines and am happy to see that they're finally making it big in the U.S. Another thing that makes me happy? This song. Love it.

Make-up blunder or Motorboating gone wrong?

2010-10-19T13:14:00.000-04:00

Wow, this is what Uma Thurman looked like at City University of New York's 40th annual gala last night. Did she let one of her kids do her make-up or was she motorboating a powdered donut in the limo??

[Image via WireImage]

Did you know?

2010-10-15T11:01:00.000-04:00

In Arkansas it's illegal to honk your horn at sandwich shops. No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m.

In Illinois, a state law requires that a man's female companion call him "master" while out on a date. The law does not apply to married couples.

In Topeka, Kansas, servers are forbidden to serve wine in teacups.

In Carmel, NY, a man cannot be seen in public while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.

In Staten Island, NY, you may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand.

In Oxford, OH, it is unlawful for a woman to appear in public while unshaven. This includes legs and face.

In Oklahoma, it's illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7PM.

In Switzerland, it's illegal to flush the toilet after 10 PM.

In Singapore, if you are convicted of littering three times, you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on that says, “I am a litterer."

In Australia, Taxi cabs are required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk.

Obviously, some of these laws have expired, but the fact that they even existed at one point is awesome.

How many condoms does it take to plug a drain in India?

2010-10-07T10:32:00.001-04:00

Considering the condoms nearly clogged an entire drainage system, I'd say that's a LOT of condoms. The more astounding thing? That this all happened in ONE WEEK. Wow, athletes are really good at sexing it up. Apparently, thousands of flushed condoms threatened to choke the Commonwealth Games village's drainage system in New Delhi. What's even more interesting? These statistics:

Following a decision to provide free condoms at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, it has become something of a tradition. At the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, athletes quickly used up the 70,000 free condoms provided, forcing organizers to supply another 20,000, while at the 2004 Games in Athens, the provision was doubled to 130,000.

At both the Beijing Games in 2008, and the Vancouver Winter Olympics in February, 100,000 condoms were provided for athletes.

I mean, it's no secret that athletes get a lot of ass. Like, boy band ass. I mean, just ask Karen Owen. It's nice to see that these athletes are being responsible and are using condoms and are promoting safe sex. I guess that's something.

I believe

2010-09-30T10:18:00.000-04:00

Well, Mulder would certainly be pleased with this news. An alien planet, which has been observed for the last 11 years, has been deemed habitable. Apparently there are close to 500 alien planets that have been found and are currently under investigation to see if, someday, people could live there. This is simply fantastic. If there's 500, there has to be more, right? And, are there actual aliens living on these alien planets? Or are they sitting vacant with for sale signs on them? I'd like my own planet, please. I'd like to be able to live on my own alien planet with all the people I love most and just create our own society and live by our own rules. A planet where there's a river of red wine, trees filled with cucumbers and doritos, and it's fall for nine months straight. Yeah, I really like the sound of that.

What do you think is going on here?

2010-09-22T15:10:00.000-04:00

Jon Hamm looks incredibly confused. Maybe the lovely Blake Lively opened her mouth to ask him what he thought of her dress, and instead of her beautiful, curvaceous voice, she burped really loud. And maybe he was at first disgusted, but then grew confused because she just kep burping this one really long burp and after a little while, he was disturbed because even her burping gave him a teeny little bit of wood. Yup, he totally went from six to eight.

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Yo! Hey! Ciao! Aloha! Peace!

2010-09-22T14:58:00.000-04:00

Hi, I'm Sharon! Greetings! I'm so happy that you stopped by! I've decided to break out my old leather pants, which, ahem, I wore when I was 11! Take that, Janice Dickinson! Also, I ran into Julia Louis Dreyfus last night and she was gushing about how I should try and bring back the hair boof her character Elaine wore on Seinfeld and I agreed with her that if anyone could do it, it's this girl! The other thing I agreed to bring back? The puffy shirt. Yup, I want to be a pirate! And I think I'm totally pulling it off. Wait, hey, Richard! Hey, Richard Gere!!! Over here!!!! Ugh, he's such a snob. Oh my God, there's Madonna! MADONNA!!!!!!! Wow, maybe I need to walk over there a little more because I don't think anyone can hear me. Wait, I can't remember why I'm here. What event is this?? Shit, where's my purse? Excuse me, sir? What event is this?? What? Turn around/? What? Ohhhhh, *snickers* he must want to see how hot my ass looks in these pants. Okay, yeah, I'll turn around....oops, what's that on the ground?

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Somebody thinks they look awesome

2010-09-22T14:43:00.000-04:00

This outfit is awful. I hate when women try to do the messy version of the male suit and put something like this together. And what is Tom Cruise's son Connor doing with her??

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I'm watching you

2010-09-22T14:27:00.000-04:00

I don't get what all the fuss is about over Kelly Brook. I mean, this picture certainly shows that she has boobs, although it could be because her top is at least a size too small. But, I'm not sure I get what's happening with her face. Is she supposed to be pretty? Her lipstick is the only feminine thing on her face (however, she should learn how to apply said lipstick). And what is that thing on her upper lip? Do you see it? It's not a shadow, that's for sure. Geesh, she's wearing that thing on the runway?? Well, yes, the outfit is hideous (eyes AND flowers??), but the moustache is so not in style this season. She needs to do her homework.

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Caffeine will make you kill people

2010-09-21T12:39:00.001-04:00

So, for the past year I've been battling the caffeine demon. I quit coffee cold turkey back in 2005 and didn't even miss it, but when I started drinking Red Bull (sugar free) a couple of years ago, I got so hooked that I would practically burst into tears at the thought of not drinking one every afternoon. Then, I started drinking two a day and that was when I realized something had to give. So, I quit cold turkey January 1st 2010. And I missed it. However, I got back into the swing of drinking more tea and enjoyed the morning ritual of making, and savoring, a cup of tea. Yeah, I've totally fallen off the wagon and had a few Red Bulls here and there (more so recently, but I blame that on the insomnia that has snuck up on me again), but it's nothing compared to what I was consuming each day.

I guess it's a good thing that I'm laying off the caffeine, because who knows, I could've potentially ended up like Woody Will Smith of Kentucky. That poor sonofabitch is claiming he killed his wife because he was so tweaked on caffeine. The guy was drinking sodas, energy drinks, and taking diet pills all at once and apparently lost his country shit and strangled his wife. Apparently there is a legit diagnosis for "caffeine intoxication," which includes nervousness, excitement, insomnia and possibly rambling speech. Did you know that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines an overdose as more than 300 mg? That's about three cups of coffee. Woody Will Smith allegedly consumed 400 mgs, but was also so sleep deprived that he apparently went into a state of psychosis.

There appears to be some holes in his story, but his lawyer is going to play the caffeine intoxication card in court. A legal strategy invoking caffeine intoxication is unusual but has succeeded at least once before, in a case involving a man cleared in 2009 of charges of running down and injuring two people with a car in Washington state.