Love is so cute in the music industry. When Rihanna and Chris Brown teamed up for the remix of the smash hit “Umbrella,” and then started dating and hanging out in KFC’s, it didn’t come as a surpise to me that they would collaborate again to create another track. Check out their latest song Bad Girl. RiRi and her beau aren’t the only couple that have dated in the music biz to make sweet music together.  After the jump, check out the top seven best couple duets. I guess Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will be the next couple to join the list.

Paula, Simon, Randy and Ryan. I can breathe a sigh of relief because my favorite reality show is returning to television tonight. “American Idol” is back for its eighth season, but I have to say my expectations for this season are extremely low. The show has decided to make some “creative” changes which include cutting back on the amount of auditions we get to laugh at, to focus more on the emotional journey the contestants go through. Ummm, HELLO!!! Don’t they know the only reason people watch the show is to make fun of others who choose to publicly humiliate and embarrass themselves on TV.  This took me down memory lane of some memorable auditions from past “American Idol” seasons. After the jump, the funniest (I had tears in my eyes) AI auditions. I saved the best one for last too.

Hey, it’s Corduroy Appreciation Day or something! In honor of the fabric, I’ve compiled a bunch of hot corduroy items that you can totally wear to meet your dream man at The Corduroy Club. Click the photos for more info!

For the ladies who aren’t fans of pants, like the glamorous Miss Dita Von Teese, here’s a plethora of cute skirts to cover you bum and show off your gams, after the jump…

Occasionally these slideshows are conceptualized for selfish reasons. When I went to Paris a couple years ago, I scored the sweetest pair of Tara Jarmon two-tone flat brown riding boots (somewhat similar pair to the left). They are basically my most favorite things ever, but I do find them a little hard to pair with the clothes in my closet. Sure I can tuck my jeans into them, but I actually think they look best with tights and a floaty mini-dress—layer a coat over top and I’ve got a pretty sweet Fall/Winter ensemble. After the jump, 10 dresses I found that would work perfectly—and if you’re down for finding your own pair of riding boots, PiperLime.com has a bunch of different styles for all budgets.

To tell you the truth, I’m not so into pants. I wear jeans and I wear dresses whenever I possibly can. But sometimes pants are necessary—on freezing days, on corporate meeting days, and on days when you haven’t done laundry. After the jump, seven pairs of pants I would totally not mind wearing. In fact, I would ever wearing them on warm days, casual Fridays, and the day after picking up my laundry from the cleaners.

Sometimes a break doesn’t mean you’ll eventually spend eternity together—the couples after the jump have given their relationship a go multiple times, but still haven’t figured out how to make it work. Timing is everything, and for some reason, the timing never seems to be right for these twosomes. Good for you for trying though, kids!

One of my favorite pastimes is reading interior design magazines like Domino and getting depressed about the look of my own department. It’s a sickness, really. But I think one of the easiest ways to cure a depressing habitat situation is to spruce up what you’ve already got with some new, cheap home accessories. Like the eight after the jump!

Unless if you’re in training to become a Vegas showgirl, it’s probably not wise to make feathers your fashion staple. Adding some subtle plumage to your Fall look, however, will have you just ahead of the trend curve. These attention-grabbing accessories should have you flying high in fashion.

I admit it. I am so totally gay for Eva Mendes. Her skin is toffee, her mane is caramel, and her beauty mark is just plain hot. After the jump, ten sizzlin’ looks from the recently rehabbed starlet who has sophisticated sexy down to a science.

One of the things I like about tennis is how quiet the arena gets when someone good is playing, so that you can hear every somewhat sexual grunt. That’s what I would be paying attention to if I was attending the U.S. Open, going on right now and through this weekend. After the jump, some of the hotties playing this year—a few of whom are already out—and their best stats for those of you who care about, you know, sporting and competition and stuff.

The preppy costumes on Gossip Girl may be the reason why plaid is everywhere this Fall. But retailers have taken the pattern well beyond its uniform and hunter roots. This season you’ll find plaid in pastel hues and muted tones. Although plaid flannel is still a staple, designers are also offering plaid in unexpected fabrics like chiffon and taffeta. So check out the slideshow after the jump to learn how you can wear plaid from your shoulders to your toes.

I’m not one to transform into a sex vixen when she dons some Victoria’s Secret bustier. And my last striptease? Like Flashdance on rewind. Give me some granny panties and a sports bra, however, and I’m a star. Here, some picks for ladies who prefer less traditional underthings to the super-sexy stuff. So, throw one on, take your passion, and make it happen.

When it comes to fashion, most celebrities play it safe, wearing what is expected and what has been previously accepted. If Gwyneth needs to walk a red carpet, then her stylist calls up Giorgio Armani for a vintage gown that is sure to turn heads, but not ruffle any feathers. And what we end up having is a bunch of hyper-stylized “fashionistas” that can hardly dress themselves. So we decided to put together a slideshow of famous women that have really fun, uniquely-cultivated styles. And sometimes they veer completely left, but that’s what makes them so interesting and admirable.

Rumors about celebrities spread like wildfire and are often hard to validate or dispel. Some rumors are so outrageous that no one in their right mind would believe them. After the jump are 10 of the most ridiculous rumors we’ve heard, but five honorable mentions. See if you can tell which, if any, are true.

Whether or not lil’ Ali Lohan had a boob job, it’s a totally duh-statement that many, many, many actresses go under the knife to fit the typical Hollywood bombshell mold. Not these ladies—and especially not Keira Knightly, who refuses to be digitally enhanced. After the jump, 10 actresses who have embraced their bee stings and said “no thanks” to silicone.