It’s amazing how, with the assistance of Photoshop, famous pretty ladies can so quickly go from glamour to goblin. Seriously, who would’ve guessed Marisa Tomei could ever look like an extra from Buffy The Vampire Slayer? (Thanks, Hurty Elbow!)
Style Buzz Famous tailor Bruce Oldfield has redesigned McDonald’s uniforms for its UK staff with darker tones, three piece suits and pencil skirts. Don’t be surprised next time you order a Whopper from a lady in white gloves and an evening gown - the fast food wars are vicious.
Tech Buzz As “lifecaster” iJustine, this designer from Pittsburgh is a certified ce-web-rity. You may also know her from last year’s 300 page iPhone video. So…how long until she gets a book/movie/record deal? Start counting.
Celebrity Buzz Considered by many to represent the “real” Carrie Bradshaw, Allison is a media staple whose entrepreneurial methods of self-made online publicity have garnered her continued attention. As Gawker reports, she's gone from Jacob Lodwick to Chicago Bears QB, Jay Cutler. Starf*cker!
Music Buzz A hit in her native Wales, the singer-songwriter has found a smash in her throwback single “Mercy.” Her unique growl draws comparisons to a certain snaggletoothed Brit, so here’s to hoping she turns that publicity into something positive instead of, say, getting caught on tape smoking the crack.
Food Buzz How do Japanese women manage to look so good? Easy! By drinking pig placenta! As part of the FOSHU movement (Food For Specific Health Use), drinking Placenta 10000 Jelly Drink is said to rejuvenate one’s energy and approve appearance. Fair enough, but if we’re going to drink pig, it had better get us tipsy, too.
Culture Buzz New York City’s most popular publicist’s first book, I Was Told There’d Be Cake, is receiving lots of attention and the requisite amount of backlash. She’s been praised by some big names and has become fodder for the snark mongers. We’re pretty impressed by the detailed dioramas she made to accompany her stories on her website.
Celebrity Buzz She may have just been the sidekick in Juno, but her star is quickly on the rise. With a slew of movies being released this year, the young ingenue may be Hollywood’s next big (but not pregnant) thing.