TV. Food. Pop Culture.
I’ve had a run of culinary successes lately — the kind that have me boasting such things as “This has to be one of the best Adventures in Domesticity experiences of ALL TIME.” Well, it got me to thinking if I could actually pinpoint the BEST Adventure in Domesticity. I couldn’t. However, as I approach …
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The Huffington Post just ranked five excellent choices to enjoy a summer cocktail outdoors in Los Angeles, and now I feel compelled to add to the list. Suggestions after the jump.
Big Brother premieres tonight, and chances are that some of you are holding viewing parties. This then begs a very important question: what food to serve the guests? Well, in the interest of being creative, I’ve compiled ten culinary suggestions — some better than others — for your Big Brother premiere parties. Ideas after the …
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With the Real Housewives of New York City heading off on an epic three-week Moroccan odyssey tonight, it looks like the tensions between Ramona Singer and Countess LuAnn de Lesseps will be reaching a new level. This is a particularly impressive feat considering the epic history of friction between the two ladies; an animosity that …
There are like ten people out there who think tomorrow will be the end of the world — or rather, The Rapture — and while I’m skeptical, I’ve still taken five minutes to compile the ultimate End of Days playlist. After the jump, check out the the ten best songs for the apocalypse!
My friends over at Socialite Life just took on a Herculean and possibly thankless task: whittling down all of Kanye West’s ridiculous quotes, Tweets, boasts, and proclamations into a scant list of the 10 Most Ridiculous Kanye-isms. Even if you don’t follow Kanye or care about him, it’s pretty amusing. Check out the list here.
Watching last night’s episode of American Idol, I was shocked by how many average to subpar performances the judges (Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson) adored. Even more notable was how rote all their criticisms seemed to be. I really enjoy the judges’ personalities, but week in and week out, the three have lavished …
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Anyone who watches Jersey Shore knows that when Sammi Sweetheart (née Giancola) is upset, she gets one hell of a sneer on her face. The effect is comical enough on its own, but it’s even more amusing when Sammi slaps on some clown makeup. Those eyebrows go up, that nose crinkles, and suddenly Sammi looks …
Over the past year, various companies have sent me all sorts of cool swag, and in an effort to pay it forward, I’ve decided to compile a list of my favorite freebies (as well as a few that I did fork over some cold, hard cash for). For all you last minute shoppers out there, …
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(Didn’t make the cut) It’s that time of year again when people put up their Christmas lights and garlands and, in the case of Los Angeles, fake snow (it’s 75 degrees as of press time). One of the most beloved traditions of this time of year is the rash of Holiday music that takes over …
