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Who else but Kanye West could essentially take over the entire world in a matter of just a few hours? After tweeting that his new song and an accompanying visual would premiere on sixty-six buildings around the world on Friday night, I immediately jumped at the chance to witness this kind of historic event. Surely, my children will want to know where I was when I first experienced “New Slaves,” the first single from his upcoming unnamed MORE
I’m incredibly aware of the banality of The MTV Movie Awards in 2013, but I can’t stop myself from watching. It’s like passing a car accident. MTV has the unique ability to highlight the true gems of our society, so here is just a taste of what we saw tonight. Ke$ha On anyone else, this would be an utter train wreck. Don’t get me wrong, this look is a disaster but we have to look at the context of who’s wearing it. Ke$ha has worn MORE
I don’t get Gwyneth Paltrow. She seems so mind-numbingly WASPy—just look at GOOP. She is the definition of “bougie.” She’s that friend that judges you for still drinking Capri Sun at the age of 24 while she’s on a custom juice cleanse. However, there’s something charming about her that I can’t quite seem to put my finger on. Maybe it’s pity for her desperate yearnings to seem “cool” like appearing on Glee multiple times MORE
I have to admit that Scarlett Johansson wasn’t on my radar until Iron Man 2. Is that an embarrassing thing to admit? Of course, I’d heard of her and knew of her marriage and subsequent divorce from Ryan Reynolds (and that really weird album she did) but I found her kind of insufferable. That all changed once she became Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and now I’m obsessed but I digress. Ms. Johansson is on the cover of MORE
Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour, which kicked off in Buffalo, NY earlier this month, is quite the feast for the eyes. I’m sure the stage is exciting but I’m strictly talking fashion here. In recent memory, it seems that most pop stars link up with a designer for their tours and Ms. Fenty is no different. Her choice? Riccardo Tisci’s Givenchy. Since Tisci took over Givenchy in 2005, he’s been credited with reinvigorating the brand with MORE
After the rumors that Annie Leibovitz was spotted at the White House a few months ago to shoot Michelle Obama for Vogue, it was only a matter of time before we saw the First Lady on the cover. This cover is slightly better than her 2009 cover but their art department really needs to get it together. Mrs. Obama is gorgeous and they always make her face look crooked. It’s maddening. However, that blue Reed Krakoff dress is gorgeous. I MORE
I generally don’t care for Nicki Minaj. There was a brief time—when she opened for Britney Spears—that I appreciated her music but her persona off-stage is just a massive turn off. That being said, her tenure on American Idol so far is actually winning me over. Frankly, I started watching the show again strictly for Mariah Carey but I find myself agreeing with Nicki’s criticisms a lot. I don’t think I’d consider myself a “barb” MORE
After co-hosting The View since its premiere in 1997, Joy Behar announced that the current season would be her last telling Good Morning America, “I am graciously exiting stage left. I've put in 16 1/2 years and felt the time was right. I want to explore other opportunities.” Behar, who originally joined the show to fill in when show creator Barbara Walters was absent, said that she is looking to pursue other career opportunities like writing MORE
BEST DRESSED Salma Hayek – Alexander McQueen I love that so many actresses are finally embracing McQueen for the red carpet. This has a lot to do with McQueen’s death and the general accessibility that Sarah Burton’s reign as creative director has brought to the brand. Regardless, Salma Hayek (who didn’t do any red carpet press) looks like an absolute goddess. The body-hugging silhouette and dramatic up-do just frame the true star MORE
2007 was such an interesting year. I graduated high school, Britney Spears shaved her head while running around Los Angeles barefoot, the world had just met Miley Cyrus, and then, of course, Kelly Clarkson’s long awaited third album debuted. My December was going to be everything that Breakaway wasn’t—stripped down, introspective, and completely written by Clarkson herself. The album was announced for a late summer release, which would MORE
I’ve been hard on Beyoncé these last few months. I don’t know why but I was suffering from Beyoncé exhaustion. Even after a year hiatus, I just wasn’t ready to get back into the Beyhive. Then, the GQ spread happened and I was ready to welcome her back into my life. Then, the Super Bowl happened and I repented for every ill word I ever uttered against her. So, as the Beyoncé promotional train continues to careen into 2013, we are MORE
BEST DRESSED #1 Florence Welch – Givenchy I can’t stand Florence Welch. She sings like a 90-year-old Bavarian yodeler and typically dresses like a vintage couch. However, I am willing to put aside my personal problems with her to pay tribute to her custom Givenchy. First and foremost, she’s finally wearing a color that doesn’t wash her out. The green is perfection against her skin tone. Second, the dinosaur bumps on the dress are a MORE
I kind of forgot Drew Barrymore was pregnant and had a baby but thankfully she’s on the cover of March 2013’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine to remind us. Looking back, I think I forgot because she was so secretive about everything. This was intentional, she says. “For a solid six weeks, I was hiding like the Unabomber. Because I live my life in the public eye, I didn't want that for her.” As for daughter Olive growing up in the public MORE
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with Dakota Fanning’s face? The March 2013 cover of Glamour has transformed the once adorable Fanning into the Bride of Chucky. I’m terrified to look at it for too long or I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Her spread isn’t much better. I don’t know if it’s the lighting, the makeup, or a combination of both but Dakota has the same vacant stare that a sociopathic axe murderer would have right before MORE
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