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Sony Flashes Gordon: Crank up your speakers and enjoy Queen's Flash Gordon theme song, because Sony won a huge bidding war for the rights to remake the thirties comic/eighties movie. And even though it seems impossible to get an adaptation right, Neal Moritz will try his best. If only some friend of Vulture was already doing a smart adaptation of this exact same property in comic-book form! [Variety]
Disney Goes to Mollywood: Disney Channel has decided that those Annie Leibovitz photos will not go unpunished, as they've green-lit a new live-action comedy series, Welcome to Mollywood, starring tween Demi Lovato. In case you doubt she'll dominate all mass media over the next three years, she's already set to appear in the Jonas Brothers' Camp Rock movie. Miley Cyrus, please return to Disneyland for immediate disassembly and termination. Billy Ray, um, please return to 1992. [HR]
There Can Be Only a Bunch: Summit Entertainment is reviving The Highlander, everyone's favorite franchise about immortal dudes who chop off each other's heads. To walk the fine line between campy and awesome, they've hired the Iron Man writing team of Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. If they'd hired us, we'd have definitely gone with our dream battle-royal pitch: Alien vs. Predator vs. Highlander. [Variety]
Lee Goes One on One With Jordan: Spike Lee tells a Cannes crowd that he's ready to shoot a documentary about Michael Jordan, financed by the NBA. He plans to use unseen footage shot by the league during the last two years of Jordan's career. If Lee hates making money, he can always call it The Number 23. [Variety]
The happy Aussie couple, Rupert Murdoch and Robert Thomson.Photo: Getty Images
This will put Thomson in charge of the editorial operations of the second-largest paper in America. He will also retain editorial control of the Dow Jones Newswires, powers he had during his brief stint as publisher.
Somewhat hilariously, Dow Jones CEO Les Hinton brushed aside accusations that Murdoch and News Corp. disregarded the rules of the editorial-oversight committee by forcing out Brauchli earlier this year. "The Company believes it was acting in accordance with the agreement and had no intention of subverting the role of the Special Committee," Hinton said. "In hindsight, we recognize it would have more been appropriate to have advised the Committee in advance of reaching an agreement with Mr. Brauchli."
He added that in the future "we will consult with it and seek approval of the Committee before taking any action with respect to an editor that could result in a material change in an editor's duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships or the departure of that editor." Oh! In the future you'll do that. As though that wasn't exactly what you were contractually obligated to do from the very beginning.
Murdoch Taps Thomson As Top Editor of the Journal [WSJ]
Earlier: Robert Thomson and Rupert Murdoch: A Tale of the Tape, 'Journal' Oversight Committee's Complaints Come too Late
EVENTS
• The Nina Ricci trunk show starts today. Browse at Bergdorf Goodman for dramatic, floor-sweeping gowns. Through 5/22. 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St. (212-753-7300); Wed.–Thurs. (10–8).
• Jewelry designer Sarah Berardi personally presents her collection, Grazia, at Henri Bendel. 712 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St. (212-247-1100); 10–8.
SALES
STARTING TODAY
• The Sari Gueron sample sale starts today. A red silk dress was $1,395 but is now just $300. Through 5/22. 133 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth fl. (212-792-2258); Wed.–Thurs. (noon–7).
• Leigh Bantivoglio's lacy chemises (now $25), camis (now $20), and panties (now $10) are on the cheap at the sample sale. 648 Broadway, nr. Bleecker St. (212-420-9994); 4–7:30.
• Heikiejarick sportswear and dress are an additional 30 percent off wholesale prices. Skirts are $30, pants are $40, and a bargain bin will offer tops and leggings at $20 each. Through 5/31. 262 W. 38th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 503, fifth fl. (212-764-0878); Mon.–Sat. (10–7), Sun. (closed).
• Beryll sunglasses, Chris & Tibor quilted leather bags, and baby gear from Paradis Blanc are all on sale Wednesday at Via Maris NYC. One day only. 201 Park Ave., at 17th St., Studio 2; 10–8.
• For the creatives, the Bead Society of Greater New York is holding its annual garage sale so members sell their excess beads at discount prices. Fashion Institute of Technology, W. 27th St. at Eighth Ave., eighth fl., faculty lounge; 6–8.
ENDING TODAY
• Malo and Gianfranco Ferré are discounting men’s and women’s clothes and accessories by up to 70 percent; a men’s cashmere V-neck sweater from Malo is now $195. 317 W. 33rd St., nr. Eighth Ave. (718-747-1656); 9–5.
• R.J. Graziano’s dizzying assortment of fashion jewelry is 60 percent off. 389 Fifth Ave., nr. 36th St., third fl. (212-685-3737); 11–5:30.
STARTING TOMORROW
• For only two days find 90 percent off bra-and-panty sets, swimsuits, camisoles, and ready-to-wear items from Araks. Through 5/23. 137 Grand St., nr. Crosby St., fifth fl. (212-982-5652); Thurs. (8:30–7:30), Fri. (9-6–30).
• To celebrate their fourth anniversary, the vintage store Circa Now is marking 50 percent off all vintage merchandise for one day only. And the party doesn’t stop there. They’re having an open bar around the corner at Lit Lounge (93 Second Ave., nr. 5th St.) from 9 to 11 p.m. Just RSVP to kendall@circanownyc.com. Circa Now; 238 E. 6th St., nr. Second Ave. (212-254-2555); noon–8.
• For expecting mothers, the Isabella Oliver collection is having an online special, marking 20 percent off all dresses. A jersey sleeveless dress was $175 but is now $140, and a wrap dress that was $240 is down to $192. Check out the rest here. Through 5/27.
ENDING TOMORROW
• The great underwear-as-outerwear pieces are 50 to 75 percent off retail at the VPL sale this week. 39 W. 38th St., nr. Fifth Ave., sixth fl. (212-391-4252); Tues.–Thurs. (10–7).
• Children’s clothes from the Ollypop brands like Mim-Pi, Cakewalk, Molo, Me Too, and more are 40 to 80 percent off. 241 W. 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1003, tenth fl.; Tues.–Thurs. (10–5).
• Citizens of Humanity, Paul & Joe, and C&C brands are all discounted at the Simon Showroom. Cash only. 95 Fifth Ave., at 17th St., third fl. (no phone); Tues.–Thurs. (10–7).
• Find Fornarina racer-back jumpers, tanks, and pumps for up to 75 percent off retail prices. 134 Spring St., nr. Greene St., Ste. 301 (212-219-9077); Tues.–Wed. (10–7), Thurs. (10–5).
• Stop by the Lower East Side boutique Suite Orchard for 75 percent off certain stock from Cacharel, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Loeffler Randall, Sue Stemp, and more. Plus, they’ll even mark down prices from their own Soni & Cindy line. 134 Spring St., nr. Greene St., Ste. 301; Tues.–Wed. (10–7), Thurs. (10–5).
• The spring and summer pants, tops, and coats from Tevrow+Chase are 60 to 70 percent off at their sale this week. 416 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave., Ste. 313 (212-929-1810); Tues.–Thurs. (10–5:30).
Yeah, um, this is going to go on until mid-June. Thank God for Purell.Photo: Getty Images
On the Republican side, McCain swept both states but notably lost 15 percent of the vote in Oregon to Ron Paul, and 20 percent of the vote in Kentucky to supporters of Paul and Mike Huckabee, and uncommitted GOP voters.
Clinton Scores a Win, Obama Nears Finish Line [CNN]
[Scobelizer via Fimoculous]
Hollick said in the Times today that the Screen Actors Guild should negotiate standard contracts for videogames, royalties included. The guy who voiced GTA's Irish thug Patrick McReary agreed with him.
Their statements reek of a PR play by the guild, which is about to start contract negotiations with Hollywood studios. They also ignore the often grueling work of programmers and graphic artists involved with the game (cast listing), who would surely want their own residuals.
But the voice actors' well-mannered bitterness is understandable. I'd be upset, too, If I had missed out on a slice of what's sure to be a $1-billion-plus payday.
And no one wants to have to rent himself out to fans, like the guy who voices Roman is offering to do in this cheeky video (excerpted from this longer clip):
In her Chavez profile, Hall did eventually, if briefly and obliquely, reference the missile charges against Chavez. She also included two sentences, near the end of her article, about Chavez's suppression of opposition media. But the article's few skeptical notes were overshadowed by the warm overall tone and Hall's smile in the accompanying picture.
Hall also stirred local controversy by running Annie Leibovitz's semi-nude photos of Miley Cyrus alongside a front-page story about the teen star's scandalous spread in Vanity Fair.
There is, at least, a certain logic to running the Dupre and Cyrus photos. American newspapers could use more sizzle, and Hall seems intent on providing it. All well and good.
But if she's going to be the hard-charing tabloid editor, Hall should have made sure she lived up to that persona in the interveiwed she scored with Chavez, a controversial world leader especially visible to readers in South Florida. At the very least, she should not have done a complete 180 and soft-pedalled the guy.
Kristi Yamaguchi entered this contest with her own built-in pun and—more credit to her—she didn't let us down.
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Donna Martin is graduating to the next generation of 90210.
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Gibb for McQueen, Spring 2008.Photo: imaxtree
• Rihanna may have a deal in the works to design a line of lingerie line for Victoria's Secret. If it happens it'll be like that internship she never had. [Elle Girl]
• The Project Runway alums who participated in the Gen Art Styles 2008 show last night didn't win top prizes. [Style]
• In totally unsurprising news, Gwyneth Paltrow is the new face of Tod's for fall. She also stars in a short film for Tod's to promote their bags. [Fashion Week Daily]
• If Paris doesn't want Ali Michael, Italy will take her! Here's a peek of her upcoming editorial in Italian Vogue. [Of the Minute/Models.com]
• Guess what! Teen Vogue interns work from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and they don't even get free clothes! [Intern Blog/Teen Vogue]
From left, Gretchen Skedsvold; Jenna Trabulus; Venk Varadan; Howard "Tripp" Blum III. Photo: Tim Murphy
Gretchen Skedsvold
Age: 27
Concentration: Real estate
Job plans: Equity researcher, Morgan Stanley
It must be hard to get a job in real-estate investing now.
I got my offer after an internship last year. And because I had experience in the Latin American market — and that market is still going strong — it was easier for me than for others in my real-estate class.
Was your family worried?
My mom called a couple of times to ask if my job was secure.
What advice do your professors give?
We keep hearing that the next big thing is distressed real estate.
Jenna Trabulus
Age: 29
Concentration: Management and social enterprise
Job plans: No offers
What do you want to do?
I’m looking for a job in an innovative company that’s doing some good in the world.
Are you worried that people aren’t hiring?
I get up every morning and check our online job postings, figure out my target company list, reach out to alumni at those companies, speak to contacts for informational purposes. It’s a full-time job getting a job, but it’s not like I’m getting married for the rest of my life.
Venk Varadan
Age: 26
Concentrations: Finance and media entertainment
Job plans: Investment banker, UBS
Tell me about the application process.
It was brutal. I spent August to December in constant interviews. I didn’t lock up a job until December. I actually got a call the day before the last day of classes from the HR woman asking if I had a job yet. It was the best way to start the holiday break.
What’s the atmosphere on campus like?
We started when the market was awesome, and we’re graduating when the market sucks.
Howard "Tripp" Blum III
Age: 27
Concentration: Value investment
Job plans: No offers
How are prospects?
I’m interviewing. I just had my third interview at a company. I’m waiting to hear from them. Business school is like a two-year recruiting process.
What are you looking for?
A job in investment research or buy-side research, which means hedge funds, mutual funds.
Is it a hard job market?
Good funds know this is the time to buy.
What did you do after your last exam?
I went to see Iron Man. I’d been waiting for it for a year.
There's a method to this madness.
The $2,500 weekly allowance Jamie Spears receives from Britney's estate for acting as her conservator isn't quite the random number it seems...
American Idol wants some freedom.
The big surprise guest performer during the American Idol finale tomorrow night will be "Freedom" hit-maker George Michael, a source has...
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• French brand Etat Libre d’Orange is partnering with Henri Bendel to release a fragrance this June called … wait for it … Bendelirious. We hope you didn't slap your knee too hard on that one. [WWD]
• A luxury trend that will cost you: bespoke fragrances. Cartier and Guerlain charge $45,000 to $90,000 to create custom fragrances, while Francis Kurkdjian (the man behind Jean Paul Gaultier scents) charges only $12,000. If you want one, you'll have to get on the waiting list, which is just a year and a half long. In the meantime, we're pretty sure the Body Shop does something like that for $15. [Newsweek]
HAIR
• Our neighbors to the north get so excited about hair that they have an annual Best Canadian Celebrity Hair Awards. This year's winners include Sandra Oh, Scott Speedman, Avril Lavigne, Trish Stratus, and curly mane Seth Rogan. [Stylebell]
• All those fancy headbands Leighton Meester wore on Gossip Girl are designed by Jennifer Behr and cost $150 to $200. [Off the Rack/People]
MAKEUP
• Makeup companies that specialize in products for makeup artists are creating special products for high-definition television since that extra zoom is not skin's best friend. One of those companies is Make Up For Ever, which makes HD High Definition Powder. Non-TV personalities can use it too — it makes skin look great under all lights. [Daily Beauty Reporter/Allure]
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The odds have caught up with CSI.
For the first time in five years, the Vegas-set crime show will not finish a season as TV's most-watched scripted show.
The 2007-08 season...
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"The thing is, there are some celebrities that absolutely get it," Grossman said. "One of my favorite celebrities is Matt Damon. He's smart enough to not live in certain parts of Los Angeles and to not go in places where celebrities are always having their picture taken and he didn't marry another celebrity and he's the kind of person that has it all. You can look at him and say it is possible."
So we guess what he's saying is it really is like animals: There are celebrities tabloid editors like, and celebrities they … eat.
Us Weekly Editor: 'I Care' About Celebrity News [ABC News]
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Model Profile: Alexandra Tretter
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Lieutenant Gary Napoli.Photo: Getty Images
SEAN BELL COPS HIT WITH NYPD CHARGES [NYP]
It wasn’t even a year ago that we wrote up UGK’s first album since Pimp C’s release from prison. Vibrant and celebratory, it was a terrific comeback. But Pimp C died in December, from an accidental cough-syrup overdose, and left partner Bun B flying solo. Morose, accusatory, and nostalgic, II Trill is a heavy slab of Bun B’s psyche on wax — but more important, a better than worthy tribute, even without the invocations of Pimp C’s spirit.
Related: A Peek Inside Karl Lagerfeld's New Book
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Okay, okay, we're sorry. Slow news day?
Zit Couple of the Moment? [TMZ]
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Why not? The guy's an accomplished theater actor, he's back on Broadway after a long hiatus, and he's already playing Nelson Mandela (in The Human Factor). Once he wins the 2009 Best Actor Oscar, wouldn't the 2009 Best Actor Tony be a nice addition to the trophy case? Hell, the Nobel Committee would probably accidentally give him the Peace Prize. On the other hand, if he's sick of playing Mr. Gravitas, maybe this isn't the best move.
Mandela-Inspired Musical About Apartheid Years Being Developed for Broadway [Playbill]
Earlier: Morgan Freeman Plays Mandela, Locks Up 2009 Best Actor Oscar
Morgan Freeman Is Sick of Being the Dignified Older Gentleman
Ali in the Fall '08 Marc by Marc Jacobs show.Photo: imaxtree
It started out with me just being aware of my caloric intake, and eventually becoming a vegetarian. But before long, I had become obsessed with slimming down.…It didn't help matters that as I got tinier, my career took off. By the time I entered my second season of shows last September, all I was eating was oatmeal with water for breakfast, a banana and a few grapes for lunch, and plain lettuce for dinner, maybe with a piece of fish. I stopped getting my period, which should have been a red flag. When my mom found out, she took me to the doctor. I discovered my body was no longer able to produce estrogen due to the lack of fat in my diet. The doctor put me on hormones, the same ones prescribed for women going through menopause.
Now on Teen Vogue's Website, a portion of the story is accompanied by a link that reads, "Follow Ali's catwalk career in our slideshow of recent runway appearances." As if to say, "Look how skinny she used to be." A bit of a strange way to illustrate the message, but hey, page views are page views.
Extreme Measures [Teen Vogue]
Bushwick: Some people think the local community board should maybe hold its meetings elsewhere than in the projects so as not to scare off the hood's new Central American and hipster contingents. [BushwickBK]
Lower Manhattan: Bargain store Syms, the longtime ego-stroker of shopping addicts who fancy themselves educated consumers, is buying property next to its Greenwich Street flagship, apparently to build a skyscraper. [NYP via Curbed]
Meatpacking District: Year for year since 1999 (Pastis opens!), exactly how the meatpacking district went from cow blood and tranny hookers to babes, bankers, and boutiques. [Sheckys via Vanishing NY]
Rockaways: The area won't be getting its long-hoped-for "CUNY by the sea" campus, but it will likely get a new $19 mil library, thanks to innovatively coiffed Queens borough prez Helen Marshall. [NYDN via Queens Crap]
Roosevelt Island: So, uh, they may not get a ferry here till 2010, it turns out. At least they have nice waterfront fences, judging from the picture. [NYDN]
Union Square: The guys advertising "FREE HUGS" in the park here this weekend finally won out over Parks Department officials who tried to shoo them away. Why? Because the people wanted their free hug! [East Village Idiot]
Upper East Side: The foreclosure crisis hits the land of gold-plated assets, with a bank looking to reclaim $1.1 million on a unit in a mansion that once supposedly belonged to Whitneys or Hearsts. [A Fine Company]
Andrea Aversa's Untitled (Priest) (2008)Courtesy of Sloan Fine Art
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Bruno Interviews Arnold Schwarzenegger [/Film]
Bruno Interviews Arnold Schwarzenegger [Just Jared, photos deleted]
Raul at eyewear heaven, a.k.a. Silver Lining VintagePhoto: Melissa Hom
What do you actually do at Jeffrey?
I have fun at Jeffrey’s, really! I’m in sales, but really I’m a personal shopper in the ladies' ready-to-wear department. I have my girls, and I get to pick out looks from the runways for them. I really wardrobe them from season to season. It goes from day-to-day to cocktails — it’s just a whole range of things that they need to be dressed for. I do shoes, clothes, accessories — everything.
Who are your clients?
They vary. They can go from celebrities to socialites. They’re very interesting. They live very exciting lifestyles.
Can you name-drop?
No!
Do you ever have clients that you have to push into trying what you've picked out for them?
You know, absolutely. I think there are times I need to sit down and discuss why or why not I lean for a certain piece for them to wear to a certain event. I’m not going to force them to wear something that they’re uncomfortable with. But if we need to have a conversation to encourage them to push their limits, I’m definitely not afraid to do that. Maybe they're afraid to be fashion-forward, or it could be something that they feel is too revealing. I try to help them step out of their box.
Is there anyone you think could really use a Raul makeover?
Ivanka Trump. I just want to tear her apart. She’s tacky. She needs something a little more age-appropriate — something more romantic, like Nina Ricci.
What should every woman have in her wardrobe?
Every woman should have a pencil skirt from L'Wren Scott! Seriously, every woman should have great basics that will take her from day to evening, such as a hot pencil skirt, underpinnings with a crop blazer, a black cocktail dress, hot pair of black and dark-blue jeans, a sexy pump as high as you can go, and comfortable flats.
What trend do you love this season?
I’m going to say the shorter trend this season. I’m all about it. A skirt can never be too short if you ask me. It took my clients a little bit to get used to. Also the loud flower motifs from Balenciaga or Dries Van Noten. And the bright colors — the pinks, the yellows.
For men?
Nerd chic.
Mirror mirror on the wall, whose glasses
are the coolest of all?Photo: Melissa Hom
So you build outfits around glasses?
Oh yeah, always.
How many pairs do you own?
Forty. The first thing I think about when I wake up is which pair I’m going to wear that day. I wear one at work and one after work for evening.
Are you a big vintage shopper?
I used to be. When I was in San Francisco, I wore a lot of vintage. I find vintage in New York is overpriced. But as far as eyewear and accessories absolutely — I'm all about it.
Why do you think it’s overpriced here?
In San Francisco there are secondhand store that aren’t really charging. You can go somewhere in New York and see stuff that would be like $200. But you can find things in San Francisco that’s like $2, $5, $10. But I certainly go shop at Amarcord here.
What’s selling really well in Jeffrey?
Balenciaga, L'Wren Scott. No particular piece comes into mind. For L'Wren Scott of course the tight, short dresses. From Balenciaga the Monet pieces really did well. And Balmain, of course — the boho-chic dresses.
Where do you shop other than Jeffrey?
X99, Opening Ceremony, Odin.
What was your first-ever designer purchase?
Ann Demeulemeester boots. I think I was 19. I think they were around $600.
Do you like the tight-pants trend for men?
I’m into it. That’s all I wear. It’s not for everyone, but definitely for me.
What trends do you wish would go away?
Top-Siders and wayfarers.
What's your advice for shoppers on a budget?
Shop around. It’s out there. Hit the sample sales and cheap vintage stores.
Girdles and makeup for men are also proliferating. Are men about to be the new women?
No. I’m hoping not.
What fashion object are you lusting over right now?
I'm lusting over a pair of creepers!
What in your wardrobe can't you live without?
My 88 by Anna Sheffield necklace.
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On tonight's episode, the two Davids will compete head-to-comb-overed-head with three songs each — one chosen by the contestants, another by music-business legend Clive Davis, and the third, a winner of American Idol's international songwriting competition. Here's how we think it'll go down:
Contestant's Choice
Bucktoothed blowhard (and Idol producer) Nigel Lythgoe has already blabbed on the radio that Archuleta will sing John Lennon's "Imagine," a song he performed to perfection in an earlier round. We expect it to be flawless, but, nevertheless, the judges will dock him points for raiding his back catalogue.
Cook is rumored to be doing U2's "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," a terrific song he'll likely transform into post-grunge sludge with his husky caterwauling and mitten-handed guitar-playing. The crowd will go wild, no doubt, but will Simon and Randy criticize him for his failure to be Bono, like they did when Syesha covered Whitney Houston?
Clive Davis's Choice
Sure, Alicia Keys's great-grandfather may seem old and out of touch, but if there's one thing he knows, it's spotting star potential in reality-show competitors (Bo Bice's album was not his fault); he's pretty much responsible for Leona Lewis's awesome "Bleeding Love," so we've got no doubt he'll make good picks tonight. Rumor has it that for David Archuleta, he's selected Elton John's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," which should be a great fit. No word yet on what Cook will sing, but if Clive has his wits about him, it'll be something he can't rearrange into an Our Lady Peace song.
Songwriting-Competition Winners
Usually, the "pimp spot" (i.e., being the last performer) is an advantage, but considering the sappy, always-atrocious, producer-selected tracks that typically serve as the winning Idol's coronation song (think "This Is My Now" or "Do I Make You Proud?"), tonight's edge goes to the first singer — the victor will be the contestant whose fans have finished vomiting by the time the voting opens.
We particularly enjoyed the following exchange, from the above video.
Charlotte: "New York Magazine said Brooklyn is the new Manhattan."
Miranda: "Whoever wrote that lives in Brooklyn."
Heh. Actually, it's Queens that's the new Brooklyn, but whatever.
Related: One for the Ladies — and Their Friends [NYT]
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Doctors: Ted Kennedy has brain tumor [Newsday]
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In Issue 1053, Rolling Stone tracks the story of perhaps the most famous prop in the history of rock & roll: Pink Floyd's inflatable pig. From the hog's humble beginnings on the cover of Floyd's 1977 album Animals to its recent unpiloted escape from Coachella, the creature has become a pop-culture icon (it even merited a reference on an episode of The Simpsons). The man who dreamed up the floating swine, Roger Waters, shared the tale behind the pig, from its origins in the late Seventies to its... |
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"Actually, about 72 hours ago, I remembered a story I really wanted to make. I called a friend and said, 'We'll write the script in 10 days.' And I might go and shoot it in, like, two months. It's such a simple story. It's basically Rambo meets Panic Room, On Golden Pond." —Tarsem on his follow-up project to The Fall [A.V. Club]
"It's kind of similar to Joy Division, in a way, but with more synthesizers. And a bit more stupid. Like German-stupid." —Peter Morén on Kraftwerk [A.V. Club]
"It was definitely a reaction against all that stuff. And now, of course, you put Fleetwood Mac on the radio and you go, 'And what is so bad about Fleetwood Mac? I mean, this is a fine song. This Fleetwood Mac song is not a bad song at all.' You know, the Eagles, I'm still, you know, not a huge fan but I've seen them play live." —Exene Cervenka on the origins of X [Sound of the City/VV]
"For one thing, I don't fancy myself anywhere near her skill level. For another, she did swallow a bottle of shoe polish." —Sloane Crosley on being called a "modern-day Dorothy Parker" by Jonathan Ames [Gothamist]
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The students didn't seem that upset Galliano was a no-show. They were more excited about the real purpose of the event: a fashion show to showcase their work:
"I heard a lot of students that were like, '[Galliano]'s coming here? I'll believe it when he gets here,'" says senior Ebonee Moore, a self-proclaimed skeptic after seeing a documentary that cast Galliano in a temperamental light. "I don't think his not being here overshadows the excitement of being in the show."Others were more interested in the present attendees. "It's sad and regrettable [that Galliano couldn't attend], but it's great that André supports us. I look up to him personally," said Liz Goff, who added she was also happy to see representatives from Anthropologie, Abercrombie & Fitch and other companies looking to recruit. "I think it's more exciting that the industry is here looking to hire than a designer who's here for an award."
Pomp and Circumstance [WWD]
Related: Galliano a No-Show at Georgia Design School
When this, the much-anticipated film version of Philip Pullmann’s beloved fantasy novel, hit theaters, fanboys were up in arms: That’s not what Lord Asriel’s like! Where’s the heart-eating? They changed the ending! But the younger, less embittered and geeky set totally dug the epic tale. And the polar-bear fight — with the regal Iorek Byrnison, voiced by the regal Sir Ian McClellan, completely owning false king Ragnar Sturlusson — proves mind-blowing for all ages. Play it over and over on DVD.
Back in 2002, when Toby Young's How to Lose Friends and Alienate People first came out, being a shameless, loutish, name-dropping, self-promoting jerk was not yet a good career move, and the memoir and its author were the recipient of much scorn. A New York Times review said that his "antics generate little sympathy" and gloated that the movie would never get made. That was before Chris Crocker and Julia Allison and Tucker Max's making the Times bestseller list. Clearly, Young was before his time. Which is why we're actually kind of rooting for the movie version of the book, the trailer of which can be viewed above. But one complaint: Why does every movie featuring "serious" female reporters have them dress like Annie Hall's dowdy sister? Note Kirsten Dunst, above, in a blouse and vest. At some point there are French braids involved, too. Shudder.
How to Lose Friends and Alienate People [You Tube]
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They were at Pastis Saturday, looking "very much together, laughing and kissing," said our spy. They were overheard saying they'd missed one another during their separation and dissed Marc's ex, Austin A., saying he "is a drunk loser with a hideous body."
Could they really be back together? If Preston's new Facebook status message is any indication (and we know Facebook to be the truth teller of our time!), maybe:
Ah, love — such drama! Perhaps it's leftover feelings for Marc that have left Preston so confused? And perhaps the person he's in a relationship with is Marc himself? If so, then we know Jacobs really is just like us — staying broken up is hard for him to do. We've been there, we feel your pain. Or happiness. Wherever you're at, man! We're there for you!
COVER BOY MARC AS ANDY [NYP]
Related: Marc Jacobs's Latest: The Boy From Ipanema?
Photo: Courtesy of Topshop
Though we were not thrilled with Kate's last Topshop collection, the ration of potential hits to misses this go-round is far better (though we're still not sure it's worth the exchange rate). For example, this flapper dress could look great. However, the denim hot pants make it look as though the line might have been gotten that special Heidi Montag touch. At any rate, we hope Kate continues the general improvements with her autumn/winter collection — that's what we'll be able to purchase in New York when our very own Topshop opens in Soho.
See more of Kate's line after the jump.
The gray dress has lots of potential. The black lace isn't our thing, but it's certainly "now" after Prada's fall 2008 show. We might think about trying on that side-slit turquoise top.Photo: Courtesy of Topshop
One percent of the population can pull off these denim hot pants on the left. Meanwhile, we prefer laces on our shoes rather than skinny pants and bathing suits.Photo: Courtesy of Topshop
The jacket on the left belongs on a stage in Vegas, and the two other tops are just a bit too meh to hold our attention.Photo: Courtesy of Topshop
Kate Moss for Topshop [Telegraph]
Kate Moss Topshop [Topshop]
Related: Dear Kate: Those Who Do Not Learn From a Topshop Line…
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