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Can You Spot The Famous Faces In These Party Pics?

Julie GersteinApril 12, 2012 //

Most of us our friends with famous people. But that didn’t stop one guy from Photoshopping a bunch of Hollywood stars into his personal party photos. Can you spot the celebrity in the picture? Check out more of ‘em after the jump!

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In Defense Of Katherine Heigl & The “America’s Sweetheart” Problem

Julie GersteinJanuary 31, 2012 //
Katherine On Katherine
Katherine Heigl says she's "disappointed" in herself. Why? Read More »
All Hail Rom Coms!
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling defends this disrespected genre. Read More »
Heigl Hates Balls
She hates 'em, you hear? Read More »

Let’s get one thing straight: I am not a fan of Katherine Heigl movies and I probably won’t see her new film “One for the Money” unless I’m forced. But that doesn’t mean I don’t think she’s gotten a raw deal in the media. A new article from New York magazine asks, “Is It Over for Katherine Heigl?” and examines the former “Grey’s Anatomy” star’s relative bankability compared to her position a few years ago. What it finds is that Katherine Heigl is guilty of a couple of major things, among them:

  1. Being demanding and high strung — incurring the nickname “Hurricane Heigl.”
  2. Having opinions about the projects she does.

But the real core of Heigl’s problem — and why she’s the object of such grating analysis, is that she’s a woman — a woman who’s done and said some unlikeable things. Call it the “America’s Sweetheart” problem, something Heigl seems acutely aware of. “I’ve never really been America’s sweetheart, but for a minute I think that’s what they wanted me to be,” she told Elle this past December. And I had ‘em for a second thinking maybe I was. And then I opened my mouth and it was clear I wasn’t.”

And none of these things would really matter if she was a man. Keep reading »

The 15 Worst Looks Of 2011

Julie GersteinDecember 28, 2011 //
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The Best Of 2011!
Our picks for the best of the year in pop culture, style, sex, and more! Read More »

As we look forward to 2012, let us look back — back upon the ladies who faltered, ever-so-slightly, in the sartorial department with bad outfits, poor fabric choices and strange, rhombus-like headwear. Check out our list of (just some of) the worst looks of 2011. (And after the jump, the best red carpet looks of the year!) Keep reading »

The Inside Scoop: How Your Celebrity Gossip Sausage Gets Made

Julie GersteinDecember 1, 2011 //
Celeb Mug Shots
Our favorite female celebrity mug shots. 10 Photos »
Celeb Mental Cases
These celebs have talked about their mental issues. 8 Photos »
Celeb Bad Dates
Celebs relive their worst dates of all time. 10 Photos »

Before I worked at The Frisky, I did several years’ time in the weird — very weird — world of gossip magazines and tabloid websites. I know, I know, hard to believe there was life before The Frisky! But! I worked for several strange and sundry places (Us Weekly, OK! and TMZ among them) that make their money selling the American public on the latest news on the Kardashians, Hiltons and Lohans — or whomever else might happen to capture the public imagination at the moment. And because I spent some time in that world, I picked up a few things about how celebrity gets bought and sold and perpetuated. And in the spirit of the holidays, and because sharing is caring, I’m going to tell you, really, how the celebrity industrial complex manufactures your daily dose of craptacular celeb news, paparazzi shots and insider scoops. Keep reading »

The Men Of Movember

Julie GersteinNovember 17, 2011 //
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While October is devoted to raising awareness for breast cancer, November is all about the gentlemen. During the month of November, or “Movember,” as the Movember Foundation likes to call it, men around the world will grow the kind of facial hair many of us see as gross, cheesy, and porn star-esque for a good cause. (“Mo” is slang for mustache in Australia, where Movember started, originally with the sole goal of bringing back the mustache.) Their aim is to raise awareness about prostate cancer and other cancers that specifically affect men. We’ve assembled a wide array of some of our favorite celeb ‘staches for your mouth-tickling enjoyment. Click through for the very best.

Can You Guess The Former Pinup?

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 31, 2011 //

She used to be a sex symbol, but you can’t tell from this 1972 mug shot. Can you guess the former pinup? Find out after the jump. Keep reading »

10 Over-The-Top Celebrity Costumes

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comOctober 29, 2010 //
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum totally impressed us with the elaborate sexy robot costume she’ll be rocking this year. But it’s nothing compared to her costume from 2008—when she dressed as Kali, the Hindu goddess of death and destruction. With the extra arms, blue body paint (this was pre-”Avatar,” people), and severed heads and limbs, the costume was pretty out there. And it even got the attention of Hindu religious leaders, one of whom said, “Goddess Kali is highly revered in Hinduism and she is meant to be worshiped in temples and not to be used in clubs for publicity stunts or thrown around loosely for dramatic effects.” Which to me is kind of like the police showing up to a party; it just shows that your shindig was rocking. [I'm Not Obsessed] After the jump, more celebrity costumes we thought were totally amazeballs.
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Lifestyle Icon: Our Favorite Coco Chanel Quotes

Carrie MorrisseySeptember 30, 2010 //

Besides inventing one of the most important pieces in any woman’s wardrobe–the little black dress–fashion icon Coco Chanel has been quoted saying some of the most insightful and poignant things about life, love and the what we wear.

After the jump, we share with you some of our favorite Coco Chanel words of wisdom. Keep reading »

Leona Lewis Wants To Save the Animals With Her Fashion Line

Bianca PosterliFebruary 24, 2010 //

No, the trend of celebrities transitioning into fashion designers hasn’t ended yet, and with Fashion Month fully underway, it’s inevitable that a few more Hollywood stars will announce their plans to venture into the designing world. Today’s news comes from Leona Lewis, who has taken her inspiration from Stella McCartney. As a practicing vegetarian, Leona, like Natalie Portman, who used to design a line of vegan shoes for Te Casan, refuses to wear any clothes made with animal products. Hence, she’s launching her own vegan line.

“I’m trying to make that happen as soon as I can. It’s a challenge — mostly with shoes — as I don’t wear any leather and am very ethical about what I wear. I love wearing Stella McCartney, but one day I hope to have to my own line of ethical clothes and accessories.”

Her line still needs a name, but it’s sure to include red carpet options for Leona’s appearances. [Vogue UK] Keep reading »

Brangelina Become Jewelry Designers

Bianca PosterliNovember 16, 2009 //

Though they’re currently known for their huge brood and inhumanely good looks, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have yet again decided to change up everyone’s perceptions. Please meet Mr. and Mrs. Jolie-Pitt, jewelry designers. Yup, we’ve got another celebrity designer in the world, but this time it sort of makes sense. They’ve decided to create a capsule collection called The Protector for Asprey, all based on a snake. Angie’s known for her devotion to kids who are in less fortunate situations, so all net proceeds are going to the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which Angelina co-founded. “These are the children who most need a safe place to learn, a place to heal, a place to learn reconciliation, a place to build a better future and a place — to just be children,” said Angelina. “Yet the education for these children is often forgotten. Tens of millions of children and adolescents in conflict are not in school.”
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