1. Music Again: The preview starts off sounding very Mika-ish, which is A-OK by us, as we love Mika. It then drifts into Trans-Siberian Orchestra territory, another totally great thing in our eyes. It’s outlandish and theatery, definitely, which is exactly why we are on the edge of our seats for the album release.

2. For Your Entertainment: IT GREW ON ME, OK. I still haven’t plunked down the $1.29 to download it, but can almost guarantee that when I buy the entire album, I will come full circle to love it. And drunk in a club? Chile, you best back up about 10 feet cause my b’s are gonna fly out. (Breasts, no balls, I don’t think.)

3. Whataya Want From Me: A little too soft rock for my tastes, but will definitely appeal to your average-middle-of-the-road-tasted American Idol fans.

4. Strut: Simple and loving it. Will listen to it while I serve people on Broadway. (Literally, with my feet. I will serve them dinner with my feet while I walk.)

5. Soaked: Uh oh, the first slow song. My thoughts?…. *SWOON* Immediately. I just felt my first Lambert Love Pangs in months. Of course, this would be the leftover Muse song. And the fact that it sounds like the number one hit in Paraguay is exactly why I love it so deeply. Will no doubt play this on repeat while Calgon kidnaps me out of my bubble bath.

6. Sure Fire Winners: Kinda sounds like video game background music. Not my favorite, but I’m not offended by it either.

7. A Loaded Smile: Very “Dreamweaver”-ish. Really shows off Adam’s vocal skills and his possible childhood castration.

8. If I Had You: ATTENTION THE ENTIRE COUNTRY OF ROMANIA: Your next #1 club his is about to be released. This has exactly the right amount of Eastern European flare to keep me interested.

9. Pick U Up: It’s so hard to tell how much you can like a song with only 30 seconds. That being said, I did enjoy this one. I want to win The World Cup while listening to this. (Though it’s always been a dream of mine…)

10. Fever: Jim Cantiello over at MTV.com was disappointed at the “Idol” production quality of this song, and I have to agree.

11. Sleepwalker: This songs sounds like something Roxette would have released back in the 90s. In other words, we’re thinking it might be our favorite track on the entire album.

12. Aftermath: We’re neither here nor there on this one. Will wait for the album to fully judge, though this initial opinion is not a great sign.

13. Broken Open: Uhmuhguhhhhhd this song is like aural sex. It’s liquidy and sensual and like a bath bead exploding with notes all over our bodies. It’s like a buttery music massage. Yeah, we like it.

14. Time For Miracles (bonus track): So yeah.. we listen to this on our Ipod.. more than necessary.. SO WHAT? Love it.

As per usual, your turn! Obviously 99 percent of you will love it, but still, let us know your favorite track so far.

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pm

Carrie Prejean and Miss California USA Call a Truce

Let's be honest—both Carrie Prejean and the Miss California pageant belong in a ballroom rather than a courthouse. So it stands to reason that the battling beauty peeps managed...

Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:59 pm

50 Cent’s Missing Stomach Tattoo; Kate Hudson Appreciates Botox

Note the lack of tats at left.

FRAGRANCE
• Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson stars in the campaign for his new fragrance Power. The image of the rapper pulling off his white button-down shirt looks heavily Photoshopped, as evidenced by his missing stomach tattoo, doll-like face, and missing shirt buttons or button holes. [StyleWatch/People]

PLASTIC SURGERY
• Kate Hudson to British Elle: "Everyone's so obsessed with who gets Botox, but it's great! Are you kidding? The fact that women can avoid going under the knife, and get a little Botox treat and not have to worry about it? I'm glad it's there for when it's time." [Jezebel]

• A British doctor introduced a new anti-aging facial procedure named Dracula Therapy, in which he draws blood from the patient and adds vitamins, amino acids, and serum before injecting it back into the face. [StyleList]

SKIN
• Steiner Leisure Ltd. acquired Bliss World Holdings, Inc. from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. for $100 million on Monday. The deal will settle on or before December 31. [WWD]

MAKEUP
• Clinique is launching new products for the holidays as part of the Black Tie Violets collection. Colors include pink and purple, which is a nice spring kick for the dismal winter. [My Fashion Life]

• Agyness Deyn added doll-like lashes to her lower lid at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards in New York last night. [Beauty Counter/Style.com]

HAIR
• Rashida Jones has a new bob, a great look for fine-haired folks. [Girls in the Beauty Department/Glamour]

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Filed Under: 50 cent, agyness deyn, beauty, beauty marks, botox, clinique, curtis jackson, dracula therapy, fragrance, hair, kate hudson, makeup, plastic surgery, rashida jones, skin

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm

TV personality Stephen Colbert at the Emmy Awards

TV personality Stephen Colbert arrives at the Emmy Awards in 2009 in Los Angeles. Colbert has launched a fundraising campaign to help US Speedskating two weeks after its major Dutch sponsor declared bankruptcy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pm

Colbert backs Olympic squad

The "Colbert Report" host is stepping in as a sponsor of the U.S. speed skating team.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pm

Carter Glatt Would Already Be a Mogul If It Weren’t for the ‘Kid Factor’

Carter Glatt, a 16-year-old junior at Horace Mann whose family owns a home in Southampton, had the brilliant idea of coming up with a Hollywood-esque Star Map for the Hamptons, to help visitors locate the hedgerow-encircled homes of celebrities like Christie Brinkley and Howard Stern. But his business hasn't quite taken off, because store owners in the Hamptons, beholden to their celebrity clients, have refused to carry it. Also, as Carter told The New Yorker, he suspects they are prejudiced against him.

“There is definitely a kid factor,” Glatt said. “No one told me, ‘You know, you’re sixteen, I can’t do this.’ But I did get that kind of vibe from some people.”

Happily, it's the 21st century, so instead of being forced out of business by the Establishment like he might have been in the past, Carter was able to make his product available the same place cheap porn and offshore gambling are traded: online.

Martha Slept Here [NYer]

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Filed Under: carter glatt, hampton star map, horace mann, southampton, the children of new york will rule us all

Source: Daily Intel | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pm

Martin, Baldwin to host Oscars

Front Page: Duo to co-host 82nd Academy Awards -- The Oscars keep multiplying.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm

EXCLUSIVE Joanna Krupa: 'Playboy is a New Form of Feminism'

The famed men's mag finds a great defender in the stunning Polish super model.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm

Polanski hearing set for December

A hearing has been scheduled in director Roman Polanski's effort to win dismissal of the sexual assault case that led to his arrest.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pm

Boyz II Men singer has H1N1 virus

The H1N1 virus has afflicted another celebrity victim -- one of the members of the R&B group Boyz II Men.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm

Si Newhouse's 'Falling' Fortune [Fire Sale]

It's been a brutal few weeks at Condé Nast as the magazine giant has shut down four magazines and slashed hundreds of jobs. The pain, however, isn't limited to the rank and file. A prized piece of art from the collection of Condé Nast chairman Si Newhouse goes up for auction tomorrow at Sotheby's and despite the fact he stands to lose much as $10 million by selling now at the market abyss, Newhouse has opted to try and unload the piece anyway. Desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems.

The work in question is a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti entitled "L'Homme Qui Chavire." The official estimate for the 1950 work, per Sotheby's, is $8-12 million. But what's telling is that the media mogul and voracious art collector is selling it at all, considering he reportedly paid "in excess of $20 million" for the sculpture several years ago.

According to Art Market Monitor, Newhouse twice tried to sell the sculpture privately, first for $20 million and again for $16 million. No interested buyers came forward, however, so presumably Newhouse decided to bite the bullet and take his chances at auction. Whether Newhouse's very determined effort to part ways with the work is because he needs to liquidate some of his holdings and raise cash is purely speculation, of course. Although the name of the sculpture—and what it signifies—may not sit well with Newhouse as he watches his media empire contract. In French, "L'Homme Qui Chavire" translates as the "falling man," although the verb is also used to denote someone who is "capsizing" or "drowning."

If you're interested, you'll find a video clip below featuring Simon Shaw, Sotheby's head of modern art, as he describes the Giacometti sculpture in more detail. Just in case you're looking to add something special to your art collection and potentially save another Condé Nast magazine from going under in the process.

Lot 10: L'Homme Qui Chavire [Sotheby's]
New York Sale Preview: Imp/Mod [Art Market Monitor]
Sotheby’s Scores Two Big Lots for Fall [ArtInfo]
Giacometti & Warhol Star at Sotheby's [Art Market Monitor]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pm

Son of Escada Founder Could Bail Out Label for $118.2 Million

The son of Escada's founder is mounting a plan with other investors to bail out the label, which filed for bankruptcy in August. Their offer totals $118.2 million, which is about $18 million more than the cost of bailing out Christian Lacroix. Sven Ley partnered with ex-Gucci head Giacomo Santucci and Italy's Borletti Group on the bid. Under their rescue plan, Santucci would assume the role of chief executive. Four other bidders are still in the running, and a winner could be decided within days. [Reuters]

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Filed Under: escada, save escada

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm

VIDEO HITS ONE: Weezer Performs With Kenny G In Ongoing Effort To Just Be The Internet

Here’s a video of Weezer performing with Kenny G.

It’s not bad, but seriously, is Weezer even a band anymore or just a series of viral videos intended to virally exist and virally be viral? They’re within a month of just getting sucked into the internet like The Lawnmower Man and just existing in hyperspace forever. Which would be an improvement over Make Believe.

Viral internetness:

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pm

'Glee'-fully on Top: Meet Cast of Cult Favorite

Cast of relative unknowns burns up the TV screen in racy high school comedy.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:54 pm

Kirstie Alley's new reality show

Next year, the actress will get real in a new way: in a reality television show on A&E.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm

Model Learns How Not to Use ‘Commotious’ the Hard Way

Model Kendra Spears on embarrassing moments during the spring 2010 season: "Well, during a hurried interview backstage an investigatory journalist asked me what I liked to do when I was at home and I said, 'nothing too commotious.' Afterwards, I realized commotious isn't even a word. I couldn’t stop laughing at myself. " [Editor's Blog/W]

Read more posts by Amy Odell

Filed Under: kendra spears, models, quotables

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pm

Kate Winslet Awarded $40K in Damages From British Newspaper

The Oscar-winning star accepted the damages after the Daily Mail falsely reported that she lied about her diet and exercise regime.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm

Producer Barrie Osborne

Producer Barrie Osborne, pictured in 2004, has agree to produce a 150-million-dollar blockbuster biopic about the life of the Prophet Mohammed, which will be financed by the newly formed Qatar-based company...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pm

Capsule reviews: `Precious' and others (AP)

AP - Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:20 pm

Some of Christian Siriano’s Holiday Collection for Payless Is Now Available

Christian Siriano's new holiday collection of accessories and shoes for Payless just popped up online. This season's lineup includes four new handbag styles, which aren't available yet according to the Payless site. However, the six new shoe styles are already available for purchase, with prices ranging from $29.99 to $49.99. Also included in the collection is a pair of black patent peep-toe boots with a three-and-a-half-inch cone heel. Ironically, at $49.99, they may be the least expensive-looking of the bunch, but everyone defines "fierce" in different ways.

Collabs: Christian Siriano's Holiday Shoes Hit Payless [Racked]

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Filed Under: accessories, christian siriano, collaboration station, footwear, payless

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pm

Holiday Tips Head South [Recession]

If your doorman or hair stylist look a little grumpy today, it may because they just found out that in lieu of the cash they normally receive from you for Christmas, they're going to be getting a jar of homemade jam instead. According to a new poll, 26 percent of Americans say they planned to spend less on tips than they did last year, although some said they planned to make up the difference (or try to, at least!) by distributing homemade gifts and foodstuffs. [Consumer Reports, Reuters]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pm

New York Post Continues To Disappoint With ‘09 World Series Headlines

Regardless of who you’re rooting for in this year’s World Series, or your opinion of the actual gameplay itself, I think Phillies fans, Yankees fans, and just general fans of terrible, judgmental puns can agree on one thing: The New York Post’s headlines for this Series (despite my high expectations) have been SORELY disappointing:

Where are the painful puns? Where’s the unsubstantiated panic? Where’s the overblown, random judgment of everyone?

The Yankees just lost Game 5 and instead of “2004 ALL OVER AGAIN” doom, today’s cover just says “It’s all good, now they can win the Series at home!”

WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE NEW YORK POST?????

They better be saving one DAMN good angry pun headline for the Series finale… And it BETTER have seven uncensored F-words and a picture of A-Rod’s penis in it somehow…

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm

PHOTOS: Stars' Weird, Wacky Halloween Costumes

Brangelina and kids decked out for Halloween.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm

Review: `Men Who Stare at Goats' has fuzzy vision (AP)

AP - A fun tone is undermined by disjointed storytelling in George Clooney's "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and it all starts with the disclaimer that opens the movie: "More of this is true than what you might imagine."

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pm

Happy Birthday, Anna Wintour!

Card specially commissioned by artist Christopher Sauvé.

Dearest Anna,

We've had our ups and downs this past year. But as you turn 60 today, you remain a continued source of inspiration! In the past year, you became a movie star, continued your crusade to let women everywhere know it's okay to wear the same thing twice in public, and exhibited fierce — but not too fierce — diva behavior at every chance (at least in restaurants). You're just the kind of diva boss lady we hope to be one day! But also, you weren't afraid to let your hair down every now and then. Oh, and you got Michelle Obama on the cover of Vogue! And in no way is that less special now that she's also been on the covers of Prevention, Glamour, and a bunch of other magazines. Mostly because on your cover, she wasn't wearing a giant waist belt. But this isn't about her — today is your day. Over here we celebrate birthdays with cupcakes and singing and getting irresponsibly drunk after — possibly during — work. And that is why we need a woman like you — who would do none of those things — in our lives.

Please accept this blogcard, which we specially commissioned from artist Christopher Sauvé, just for you. Happy birthday!

xx
The Cut

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Filed Under: anna wintour, wintour wonderland

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm

Bernie Kerik Has a Big Decision Ahead of Him [Plea Bargains]

Bernie Kerik is no longer crazy, apparently. After displaying behavior that "put him at risk" and spending 10 days in a psychiatric facility, New York's former police commissioner was allowed to return to a regular prison cell at the Westchester County Jail yesterday.

But he might just be certifiable if he doesn't if doesn't take the plea bargain that's been offered to him by prosecutors. Under the terms of the deal, the three separate federal cases against him would be rolled into one and he'd serve less than three years in prison. Or he could take his chances, try to win at all three trials, and face the possibility of spending the next 20 years in jail.

Here's hoping he chooses the former. If he starts serving his sentence immediately, he'll be a free man just in time to campaign by Rudy Giuliani's side during the 2012 election cycle!

Three for the price of one [NYDN]
Jailbird Bernie gets psych 'out' [NYP]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm

Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov arrives at the 80th Annual Academy Awards

Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov arrives at the 80th Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre in 2008. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Tuesday told Russia's top directors that Russian movies were...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks at the All-Russian State University of Cinematography

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with the heads of the All-Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK), in Moscow. Putin Tuesday told Russia's top directors that Russian...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm

DVF Getting the Hang of This Twitter Thing [Fashion Victims]

Last week, designer Diane von Furstenberg took to Twitter to announce she'd been robbed in Madrid. It turns out she wasn't robbed exactly. "I got pickpocketed. No one attacked me," she clarified to a reporter at the ACE Awards last night. And don't be surprised if she soon abandons Twitter. "I don't want to give a bad rap to Madrid, but it was annoying, and I had the stupid idea of tweeting it, and then the whole world knew about it." [NYM, previously]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:19 pm

Vogue’s Ex-Events Planner Heads to Lincoln Center

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff.

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff used to plan the Met Gala as Vogue's director of special events. She left that post in June, and Lincoln Center just scooped her up to help them figure out how on earth to make Fashion Week work when it commences in their backyard instead of Bryant Park for the first time in September 2010. Her experience with "logistically complex" events is just what they need. Hopefully she introduces dramatic floral arrangements and zebra carpeting. Oh, and Starbucks as a coffee sponsor. [FWD]

Read more posts by Amy Odell

Filed Under: fashion week, ins and outs, lincoln center, met gala, spring 2011, stephanie winston wolkoff, vogue

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:05 pm

Kate Gosselin: 'I Was Very Hard on Jon'

"Jon & Kate Plus 8" mom repents on "Her Story" after Jon seeks help from Rabbi.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:55 am

A Guide To Asking a Woman Out in The Sudan

1. Put all your diamonds in a pile.

2. Get your sweatband dry-cleaned.

3. Polish your green screen.

4. Turn the video camera on.

5. Take her to the movies.

Or just watch this… instructional… music video. It goes without saying I am in love now.

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:54 am

'Buffy' creator bids $10K for 'Terminator' franchise

Film-maker Joss Whedon says he wants to buy the rights to the multi-million dollar "Terminator" franchise -- not for millions, or hundreds of thousands of dollars, but for ten grand.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:49 am

Underwood underwhelms - Washington Post

MiamiHerald.com

Underwood underwhelms Washington Post When Carrie Underwood graduated from "American Idol" in 2005, she wasn't greeted as a pop star so much as a supernova. Four years later, the impossibly blond 25-year-old has become a sterling glow in the Nashville starscape -- and one ... Carrie Underwood, 'Play On': The extended Music Mix album reviewEntertainment Weekly Carrie Underwood Encourages Her Fans on New Album, Play On (Part 2 of 2)CMT.com Carrie Underwood on Mike Fisher: It's Love!People Magazine MTV.com -USA Today -Student Life all 426 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am

Michelle Obama Has a Giant New Waist Belt

The First Lady kicked off a mentorship initiative in the White House yesterday with some items of apparel we haven't seen on her before. They included a giant black waist belt with a laser-cut lace pattern, and a very on-trend leopard sequined cardigan (not that on-trend items are always a good thing). See the full look in the Michelle Obama Look Book.

Read more posts by Amy Odell

Filed Under: michelle obama, mobama watch

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

Roman Polanski Files Another Bail Appeal in Swiss Court

A Swiss court will weigh an appeal from the infamous director about a possible release on bail.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:28 am

Spotted [Out & About]

David Bowie walking in SoHo ... Jude Law playing soccer with his kids downtown ... Halle Berry arriving at her hotel in Midtown ... Helena Christensen shopping in the meatpacking district with boyfriend Paul Banks ... Natalie Portman going to lunch with a friend ... Rihanna walking downtown ... Sienna Miller arriving for a matinee performance of After Miss Julie ... Hugh Jackman playing with his kids at the park ... Carlos Leon and daughter Lourdes hanging out in SoHo ... Michelle Williams walking around ... Josh Brolin leaving his hotel ... model Kara Young walking with her son downtown ... Carrie Underwood walking in Midtown ... and Fergie catching a flight at LaGuardia.

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:25 am

TRAILER MIX: Finally, Every Movie Ever… In Persia

The Prince of Persia is a movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal who plays a Prince in Persia. Pretty self-explanny, right? WRONG. Because this movie happens to be produced by the Sorcerer’s Explosion Apprentice himself, Jerry Bruckheimer. The guy has produced every major action flick for the past 100 or so years, including, we think, this one.

So we were excited to hear that the trailer for Gyllenhaal’s first big action film in a long while was out. But watching it, something looked familiar. Wait, no, EVERYTHING LOOKED FAMILIAR. That’s because The Prince of Persia has managed to incorporate imagery or special effects or similar looking shots from the following list of films:

• The Dark Knight
• Spiderman 3
• Do You Remember The Times — Michael Jackson
• The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
• The Bourne Supremacy
• Wild Wild West
• Every Movie The Rock Has Ever Starred In
• Probably Tomb Raider (we haven’t seen it, but it’s a hunch)
• For sure some gay porn

ALL SET IN PERSIA. Watch the trailer and tell us — Did we leave any of the movies this movie copied from out?

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Trailer Park | MySpace Video

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:19 am

Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: 50 Percent Off Vivienne Tam; 65 Percent Off Fred Perry x Raf Simons

EVENTS
• Nolita boutique Kit 228 celebrates its three-year anniversary with a trunk show for Melissa Shoes and Secta. The event includes wine and discounts on select merchandise throughout the store. 228 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St. (212-965-8110); 6:30–10.

SALES
STARTING TOMORROW
• Find deals on cocktail dresses, wool coats, shoes, tunics, and more at the Vivienne Tam annual holiday sale. The silk dress with bamboo appliqué is $190 (originally $420), the silk charmeuse trench is $375 (originally $750), and the macramé bib tunic is $180 (originally $375). Through 11/6. 260 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eleventh fl.; W (9–8), Th–F (10–7).

• Menswear, womenswear, and accessories from Alberta Ferretti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, and more are discounted at the AEFFE USA fall/winter sample sale. The Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti purple plissé georgette gown with wool detailing is $346 (originally $993), the Alberta Ferretti collarless felt and knit coat is $665 (originally $1,994), and the Jean Paul Gaultier maroon wool dress is $150 (originally $495). Through 11/7. 30 W. 56th St., nr. Fifth Ave. (212-632-9300); W–F (10–6), S (11–5).

ONGOING
• Womenswear, menswear, and accessories are up to 65 percent off at the Fred Perry x Raf Simons sample sale. Through 11/8. Avalon Group Showroom, 547 W. 27th St., nr. Eleventh Ave., third fl.; M–F (10–7), S–Su (noon–5).

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Filed Under: fashion calendar, sales, shopping

Source: The Cut | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:55 am

All Is Quiet at the Polls [Elections]

Another reason not to vote today courtesy of NY1's John Schiumo: You run the risk of waking up a poll worker enjoying a relaxing nap. You wouldn't want to do that, would you? [Twitter]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:50 am

PHOTOS: Stars Who Gave Birth After 40

These celebrity mothers didn't let age stop them from experiencing motherhood.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am

PHOTOS: Star-Studded World Series

Hollywood comes out to support the 2009 World Series.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:43 am

Stephen Colbert Sponsors U.S. Speedskating Team In Biggest Thing To Happen To Speedskating Since Invention Of Speedskating

In the best idea to ever happen to the sport of speedskating, and possibly the sport of ever, Stephen Colbert’s Colbert Nation will be the official sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Speedskating team for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Colbert Nation members are being encouraged to donate to the U.S. team, and in exchange, the team will wear “Colbert Nation” logos on their uniforms:

“On their enormous, billboard thighs, it will say, ‘Colbert Nation,”‘ Colbert said in an interview before Monday evening’s taping. “Be looking for that logo as it comes around the final turn. It will be easy to see because it will be in first place…”

“My character sees the Olympics as war, but nobody gets hurt,” Colbert said. “It’s a way to peacefully figure out who has got the top country.”

“It still tragically involves a lot of Canadians,” the comedian said. “It’s kind of unseemly how many Canadians I’m going to have to be dealing with.”

I was going to write that it’s the biggest thing to happen to speedskating since [BLANK], but couldn’t even think of a stock, go-to speedskating thing to complete that lazy joke. Plus I’m sure this idea is actually better than whatever that sentence-completing thing would have been.

Plus when Colbert Nation throws its weight behind something, that thing wins, with no exceptions. Just ask Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle.

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:32 am

WATCH: 'South Park,' 'SNL' and More Mock 'Gaga'

Parodies of Lady Gaga's hit "Poker Face" abound on TV and online.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am

Pop Tarts' Exclusive Tinseltown Tidbits

Pop Tarts gives you the exclusive scoop.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am

Chris Brown’s “Graffiti” Album Cover Proves That He Has A Good Sense Of Nothing

I have no interest in purchasing Chris Brown’s new cd unless the cover features CB dressed like Kanye in a Rihanna Halloween costume Photoshoppedly holding the BFG 9000 from Doom and spraypainting the word “GRAFFITI” near the cast of Cool World. Did I mention they need to be in outer space? Well, duh.

Sold! I’m a man of my word.

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 9:59 am

Foo Fighters taking a break

The band has put out a greatest hits album -- and it's quietly going on hiatus.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 9:47 am

Part of Kate still loves Jon

The romance has long since died, but for Kate Gosselin, a kernel of the emotion still lives.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am

VIDEO: Dennis Rodman Discusses Kobe, LeBron On… Judge Jeanine Pirro?

Dennis Rodman appeared on Judge Jeanine Pirro yesterday to sue his former assistant / weigh in on the Kobe vs. LeBron debate / make me aware of this program’s existence / promote the Criterion Collection release of Double Team / force my subconscious to continually question whether the reality my eyes perceive is truly accurate.

Here’s the clip of Rodman pallin’ around with Judge J.P – The full segment can also be seen here:

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am

"Stylemaker" Lady Gaga Aces in Lace (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily - Pop star Lady Gaga is not afraid to take fashion risks, as her ensemble for the 13th annual ACE Awards proved. At New York's Cipriani on 42nd Street on Monday, Nov. 2, to pick up her "Stylemaker" award from presenter Marc Jacobs, Lady Gaga wore a fifties-style pale pink bra and girdle-like panties over a gray crushed velvet shirt in a masculine-meets-feminine play.

Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 3 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am

PHOTOS: Lohan Locks Lips With Gerard Butler

Lindsay Lohan spotted kissing Scottish actor, Gerard Butler.
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am

Drew Barrymore Would Do 'Charlie's Angels 3' in a Wheelchair

With the lead star so eager to get going on another 'Charlie's Angels' installment, what's the hold up?

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am

New York play offers a twist on brotherly love (AP)

AP - A different twist on the eternal search for emotional fulfillment is provided by Jay Bernzweig in his new off-Broadway comedy, "Made in Heaven."

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:48 am

While You Were Getting Back Into “It’s Dark Out, I’m Not Doing Anything” Mode

• A 25-year old U.S. Army Reservist has been arrested and charged with stalking Ryan Seacrest. The man insists that he wasn’t intentionally stalking Seacrest, he just turned on the tv and radio a couple times and couldn’t not constantly see/hear him.
• The Phillies beat the Yankees 8-6 to force a sixth World Series game in New York on Wednesday. Whew! Bought myself another day of staying home and doing nothing without having to resort to watching November regular season NBA games.
• Lindsay Lohan was spotted making out with Gerard Butler at a Halloween party this weekend. I think it’s time we initiate the Josh Hartnett Rule on Butler and require gossip magazines to only report when he hasn’t made out with someone.
• TNT has picked up the canceled NBC cop show Southland and will air the six completed but unaired Season 2 episodes. FINALLY we’ll get some closure on whether that cop in the south land will do that thing he or she was trying to do.
• What’s next, Twilight Saga, a photospread of Robert Pattinson in a lobster bib eating corn? I’ll just stop talking now.
• Also, my team won the New York Blacktop Street Hockey League Championship this weekend, finally replacing my numerous Fantasy Football titles and High School Simpsons Quiz Bowl victory as the closest thing I have to a life accomplishment. Watch out, McDonald’s Monopoly game, cause I am gunning for you next.

Source: Best Week Ever | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:22 am

CBS Sportscaster Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $916,000 Annually

Connecticut judge orders Jim Nantz to pay ex-wife alimony and child support.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am

Bullock, Hubby Battle Porn Star for Child Custody

Actress reportedly supports husband in taking child custody from porn star ex.



Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am

'Kate: Her Story' Recap: Mrs. Gosselin Tells All

Kate dishes on Jon, the breakup, the tabloids and the bodyguard.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 6:52 am

Review: Michael Chabon explores manhood in book (AP)

AP - "Manhood for Amateurs" (Harper, 320 pages, $25.99), by Michael Chabon: The singular experience of becoming a father can change everything. This seems to include — for literary papas — what you want to write about.

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 3 Nov 2009 | 5:49 am

Singer Monica: 'I'm not a victim'

Her new reality show focuses on her life and triumph over a tragic past.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Nov 2009 | 5:42 am

Review: `Precious' is great American cinema (AP)

AP - As Hollywood closed specialty divisions that aimed for quality and personal stories, as studios focus more and more on superhero sagas and action blockbusters, cinema fans have rightly wondered, who's left to make great American movies?

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 3 Nov 2009 | 5:06 am

Mariah Carey Admits Her Failed Acting Career Almost Sent Her to the Grave

"Precious" star also says she was 'humiliated' by appearance in the film, despite rave reviews.

Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am