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Project Runway returns to the Big Apple
After a season of being lost in LA, Project Runway returns to New York for season 7, on January 14 at 10 p.m. on Lifetime. There’s a colorful new crop of designers whose hometowns are as diverse as Taipei, Taiwan, Zagreb, Croatia and er, Livingston, New Jersey (no Long Islanders, once again). While the players may be new, the cast remains the same, with mentor Tim Gunn and the mighty Heidi (Klum) who will host and judge, along with fan faves Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, who rarely appeared together last season because of the location.
The show’s now-patented formula will remain the same as well. One player is “aufed” each week until the showdown in the tents at New York Fashion week though once again, this is problematic, as the finalists will reveal their final collections in February, though only a few episodes will have aired. A Lifetime spokesperson says, “No determinations have been made yet on how we will present the show.”
One change: the prizes. There’s still the editorial spread in Marie Claire, the opportunity to sell the line at Bluefly.com and $100,000 seed money from L’Oreal Paris. But this time around, the winner also receives a $50,000 technology suite by HP and Intel, to, um, make it work.Tags: Project Runway, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Tim Gunn
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Anderson Cooper addicted to crack -- pie!
OK, I'll admit it. Snacking is one of my favorite pasttimes. I've never met a Cheeto, Hostess cupcake or Skittle I didn't like. However, CNN's Anderson Cooper takes snacking to a whole new level with his addiction to crack -- pie! New York City bakery Momofuku's Milk serves this delicious dessert and apparently, once you have it, all you can do is think about having more of it. Yum! So, what is crack pie? The filling is gooey butter poured into a toasted oat crust, according to their Web site.
Check out this funny clip where Anderson Cooper talks about his addiction. Scroll to 3:54 in the video to get the lowdown. Someone get me a slice of this pie now!
Tags: anderson cooper, tv, regis, kelly
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Stephen Colbert, Alicia Keys perform 'Empire State of Mind'
I love Stephen Colbert because he's not afraid to go where he needs to go to make us laugh. On Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," he took his comedic talent one step further with an original rap alongside Alicia Keys on the New York anthem "Empire State of Mind." A true talent! She wasn't bad either. I tried my best to write out his rap lyrics, so it goes a little something like this ...
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I love New York, King of all the Cities
Lived up by the Guggenheim, ’til I got some kiddies
Moved to Connecticut, ‘bye George Pataki
Volvo to the dry-cleaners, pickin’ up my khakisShoppin’ mall is close, my community is gated
My shorties are all private school educated
Home theater system, 60-inch plasma
Clean suburban air, much better for my asthmaStill hit the city, Times Square, keep it real
Hard Rock Cafe for the appetizer deal
M&M Store, Disney Store, I’m in heaven
I own this town from 41st to 47thTake you to The Lion King, that show is fantastic
Leave half an hour early so I can beat the traffic
I can get home really fast, driver rocks an E-Z Pass
Land of cheaper gas and the upper middle classDid you miss "The Colbert Report" last night? Check out this cool TV moment below ... scroll to 1:40 to see him bust a few rhymes.
The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating
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Is 'Real World: D.C.' most boring ever?
With all the controversy surrounding MTV's "Jersey Shore," I almost forgot about the "Real World." They're coming back to the East Coast. And this time, it looks pretty ... boring!
Sorry, but I've enjoyed all the debauchery and hot tub scenes of past "Real World" shows. Watch these clips to see what I mean. Nap time anyone? 'Real World: Washington, D.C.' airs Dec. 30th at 10 p.m. Will you tune in?
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Pet Rock's Man of the Year: Vote now!
Here at Pet Rock, we’re launching our inaugural Woman of the Year and Man of the Year awards. Wait, we just told you that in the last post.
We’re not just going to pick one of each and tell you who it is. Oh no. Too easy. Too pedestrian. Too non-interactive.
Instead, we chose 10 women and 10 men who we feel all contributed strongly to our world of pop culture. For good or for bad, for funny or for all three. Below, you’ll find the list of 10 nominees for Pet Rock’s Man of the Year, along with a little “For your consideration” summary of their finest work in 2009. Start voting. The polls close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and we’ll announce the winner on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at noon.
And the Pet Rock Woman of the Year nominees can be found right here.
Neil Patrick Harris
For your consideration: Lorenzo Von Matterhorn. Do you need more things to consider? Sure, there’s more, but there’s also Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.Hugh Jackman
For your consideration: He’s the cougars’ answer to those “Twilight” dudes. Jackman hosted the Oscars as was quite amusing in his opening number. He also happened to rake in $373 million worldwide as “Wolverine,” call out a theatergoer for having his cell phone on, and then sold his sweat-soaked shirt after a performance of “A Steady Rain” on Broadway with Daniel Craig for $7,000 for charity.Michael Jackson
For your consideration: Not sure if this should even be allowed on this list, but Jackson did make a heck of an impact on record sales in 2009. Still, his inclusion here feels a bit like exploitation. If that’s the case, watch these YouTube videos to understand his true impact.Jay-Z
For your consideration: Choose from “You’re T-Paining too much” or "Please follow the leader / So Eric B. we are" or “Sitting courtside / Knicks and Nets give me high-5 / ----- I be Spiked out / I could trip a referee / ...tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from . . . ” Need more? The dude put on a Sept. 11 benefit concert at MSG and televised it live.Adam Lambert
For your consideration: You wouldn’t know it from all the press, but this guy actually did NOT win “American Idol” this past season. But he does like to, um, flaunt his idolatry on stage at awards shows. Like him or not, he made waves.Taylor Lautner
For your consideration: The story for “New Moon” revolves more around Jacob than Edward, so Lautner scored buckets of buzz. Or as the teenage girls say it, “OMG! OMG! Team Jacob’s Abs! ABS! OMG! ABS! OMG!”David Letterman
For your consideration: He took a huge leap by announcing his transgressions on the air. Not only did he mock himself afterward, but he gave his competitors plenty of material to use. Such a giver, that Dave. And look who’s dominating the late-night ratings.Robert Pattinson
For your consideration: This dude has been on every cover of every magazine in every supermarket over this past year. Something about a full moon, or a new moon or mooning out the car window.Kanye West
For your consideration: Think about how much mileage you got out of “I’mma let you finish,” then multiply that by the amount of personal angst you projected toward him to make yourself feel better.Tiger Woods
For your consideration: Wow, this Woods fella went from 0 to 60 faster than a Bugatti Veyron Grant Sport. As bad as we feel for Elin Nordegren and the cubs, you can’t ignore the 800-pound tiger in the room.
Man of the Year: VOTE! Tags: man of the year, awards, Neil Patrick Harris, Hugh Jackman, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, David Letterman, Adam Lambert, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Kanye West, Tiger Woods
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Pet Rock's Woman of the Year: Vote now!
Every December, we’re treated to Christmas cookies, awkward morning-afters at work after the office Christmas parties and year-end lists and awards. It’s about as clockwork as, well, a working clock ticking off each second.
Here at Pet Rock, we’re launching our inaugural Woman of the Year and Man of the Year awards. But, we’re not just going to pick one of each and tell you who it is. Oh no. Too easy. Too pedestrian. Too non-interactive.
Instead, we chose 10 women and 10 men who we feel all contributed strongly to our world of pop culture. For good or for bad, for funny or for all three. Below, you’ll find the list of 10 nominees for Pet Rock’s Woman of the Year, along with a little “For your consideration” summary of their finest work in 2009. Start voting. The polls close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and we’ll announce the winner on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at noon.
And the Pet Rock Man of the Year nominees can be found right here for your voting pleasure.
Paula Abdul
For your consideration: She delighted us all with her looney ramblings as a judge on “American Idol,” then left the show in the summer via her Twitter page. Can we deduct points for helping with the Twitter proliferation?Beyonce
For your consideration: She won the music world over with the “Single Ladies” video, then won over the entire world when she yielded the floor to Taylor Swift at the VMAs to help restore her feelings. In the process, she further reduced Kanye to chump status. And, oh yeah, B sang for President Barack Obama at his inauguration.
Sandra Bullock
For your consideration: A pair of $100 million-plus movies (“The Proposal” and “The Blind Side” and no celebrity train-wreck scandals. Strong work in these economic AND celebrity climates.Lady Gaga
For your consideration: A dress made of Kermit the Frog heads, a dress made of bubbles, and dresses made of who the heck knows what. Think Cher and Madonna’s closets from the 1980s on steroids, Red Bull and anti-depressants. And, oh yeah, great and catchy pop music. Ga-ga, oh la la!Kate Hudson
For your consideration: She saved A-Rod, the Yankees, New York City and all of Major League Baseball. Way to go, Penny Lane!Khloe Kardashian
For your consideration: Three reality TV shows, a radio show and a marriage to L.A. Laker Lamar Odom helped transform her from the other, other Kardashian sister to “Khloe Kardashian.”Blake Lively
For your consideration: Sharp cultivation of “dream girlfriend” appeal on “Gossip Girl,” a strong turn as host on “Saturday Night Live,” including a sketch as Elin Nordegren and a great Staten Island accent, and, of course, this dress!Rihanna
For your consideration: We all remember that leaked photo of Rihanna after the Chris Brown incident on Grammy weekend. She got raked through the pop culture celebrity scandal quicksand in the first half of the year, and now she’s back with a new album, not to mention the hottest hook of the year on "Run This Town."Kristen Stewart
For your consideration: Dude, she’s Bella (and Joan Jett!)!Taylor Swift
For your consideration: Swift got punk’d by Kanye West at the VMAs, and became America’s daughter in the process. Every single she released this year was nominated for at least 250 awards, although we’re still smarting about her Grammy snub for best rap performance by a duo or group for "Thug Story" with T-Pain. And apparently she’s all up in Taylor Lautner’s abs.Tags: woman of the year, awards, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Kristen Stewart, Lady Gaga, Blake Lively, Beyonce, Khloe Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Sandra Bullock
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Old School Tuesday: Rappin' Hood
A little Mario Van Peebles never hurt nobody, especially when he's rapping with the Wild Thing.
Welcome to "Rappin'," a classic '80s movie about ex-con John Hood (Peebles) returning to his neighborhood to save it from a housing developer. Trust me, it's way more amazing than it sounds.
Among the cast: Ice-T, Force MDs, Kadeem Hardison (aka, Dewayne Wayne from "A Different World") and Eriq La Salle. Yes, that's the same Eriq La Salle you know now as Dr. Peter Benton from "ER."
Of course, this first clip only includes Peebles. The second clip has the whole Wild Thing in there. Happy Old School Tuesday, cheesy '80s rap music movie fans.
Tags: the 80s, movies, music, old school tuesday, rap, mario van peebles
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First look: Mickey Rourke's 'Iron Man 2' poster
Mickey Rourke has undergone a true transformation for the sequel “Iron Man 2.” It looks like the old dog has been working out. Check out his abs and biceps on the official movie poster. Go Rourke! Glad to see his acting career on the upswing again. The poster is a nice appetizer before the main course. “Iron Man 2” will be in theaters on May 7, 2010.
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The official poster for 'Sex and the City 2'
The New York ladies are back!
Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha return to give you more glitz and glamour as they navigate their new lives and loves, all while wearing high heels and clothes you can only dream about.
Check out the official poster below for "Sex and the City 2" featuring Sarah Jessica Parker as the lovely Carrie Bradshaw and view our photo gallery of the latest SATC flick being shot on location in New York.
"Sex and the City 2" opens nationwide on May 28, 2010.
