Which manufactured pop artist attracted this type of crowd? CONTINUED »
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! LOVE, AL-QAEDA "Federal authorities are warning law enforcement personnel of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway system during the holiday season. An internal memo obtained by The Associated Press says the FBI has received a 'plausible but unsubstantiated' report that al-Qaida terrorists in late September may have discussed attacking the subway system."
Joey Fatone, once a member of the insanely popular boy band 'NSync, has now been relegated to opening a new public restroom in NYC's Times Square. We … have no words.
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So we're pretty fascinated by Kim, the resident singer on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Of course, we use the term "singer" pretty loosely, because this woman can't carry a tune to save her life. No, seriously. My dog can sing in a more pleasant manner than Kim. If you need proof, remember that painful trip Kim took to a recording studio, where she created the No. 1 hit "There's a Tyrone Between Me and You"? And if your ears aren't bleeding yet, check out the clip (at left) of Kim traumatizing NYC karaoke bar patrons.
Lesson: Everyone has a gift. Some are better than others.
Apparently some people are rioting out of concern for Suri Cruise and her lack of a coat in the New York City cold. Sure, it's pretty chilly outside and those little sleeves on her designer dress aren't going to keep the 2-year-old warm, but we'd say this is the least of her worries.
If we're going to complain about the child's need for a heavy jacket, we should also address her need for parents who don't use every trip to Baby Gap as a photo shoot. By this point, Suri surely knows each member of the NYC paparazzi brigade on a first-name basis.
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How long has this election been dragging on, like, 10 years or something? Tonight will (hopefully) bring an end to the race, with either a Barack Obama or John McCain victory. While we watch history being made, we encourage all of our readers to chime in throughout the evening with their thoughts on the results. We'll be popping in from time to time — Cord with coverage of the DC scene and Whitney from NYC — to keep you updated on the returns and the final result.
And, for the love of Xenu, don't kill each other. CONTINUED »
Despite the fact that Hills alum Whitney Port scored her own reality TV spin-off, The City, the NYC paparazzi are still unsure as to who exactly this girl is. Behold the WireImage description of Whit at Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood party, who is identified as "Guest," while her lesser known co-star, Olivia Palermo, was easily named. This can not bode well for the budding fashionista, especially during a time when both Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt can be picked out of a crowd by most Americans.
Other stars deemed "hot" by the tabloid included the High School Musical kiddos, a few Gossip Girls (and boys), America's Next Top Tranny Model Jaslene, some Ugly Bettys and Patti LaBelle. Sounds a little lukewarm to us.
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Madonna is still considered by some to be a 20-century pop icon, and those devoted fans are the same type of people who will spend $13.99 on the latest 2009 material girl calendar. The 12 months feature all of Madge's different styles and faces from over the years, making it a perfect holiday gift for anyone considering plastic surgery. (Click through for pictures.)
In other news, Madonna's son Rocco caused a ruckus when he wore a NY Yankees shirt to the Chelsea Piers gym this week. We would normally chalk it up to a typical Manhattan kid supporting his favorite sports team, but this is Madonna's son we're talking about — she calculates everything and has total control over what he puts on (or in) his body. That's cold, Madge.
Whitney Port, one of the few Hills characters who doesn't make us want to commit violent acts of rage but has a penchant for saying "OMG" entirely too much, has left the incestuous pool of LA for the incestuous pool of NYC to pursue a career in fashion and suffer from boy drama. Yeah, same premise as The Hills, just way less interesting. We can't decide if this is Whitney's fault or if Lauren Conrad's show just wore us out the first time around. Either way, we're over it. But we'll totally be watching.
On a side note, we kind of love Whit's new friend (roommate?) who delivers the line about an invisible tattoo on her forehead that says "Make out with me," and only guys who live on futons can read it. Love her.
Look what we found! A picture of Madonna and Guy Ritchie appearing like they actually like each other. Enjoy it while you can, because the divorce proceedings are already starting to get nasty. A look at what each divorcée is saying about the other, after the jump.
Believe it or not, there are people out there who don't get the appeal of Ryan Reynolds. Crazy, right? The great thing about the actor isn't just his insanely good looks — he has a personality and heart to match. His latest good deed will be taking place Nov. 2 in New York City, where he plans to run a marathon in honor of his father, who is suffering from Parkinson's. Here's an excerpt from his admittedly touching article in the Huffington Post, in which he reveals his hope to become "the first person in history to sob uncontrollably for 26.2 miles straight":
I've watched my father — a strong and proud person who successfully raised 4 arguably insane children - slowly, cruely stripped of his independence. His golden years robbed without explanation. It quite obviously sucks. Witnessing my Dad suffer over the years galvanized my need to step up. On November 2nd, I'll join thousands of other men and women to march in lockstep solidarity toward searing psychic pain and physical humilation.
So how many of you Hags like to run?
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THIS IS SO THREE MONTHS AGO "Madonna and New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez took in a cozy dinner for two at Dos Caminos Third Avenue on Tuesday, a source told Usmagazine.com. They pair ate at an alcove-like table in the back. 'They seemed very close.'"
We care about our readers, so this is a public service announcement: The world is ending. How do we know this? Simple: It says in the Book of Xenu that a handful of celebrities will be arrested within a matter of days, then the Clay Aiken Claby will arrive at 8:08 on 08/08/08, and finally, both Brangelina and Britney Spears will step foot in New York City at the same time.
The final step occurred today when Brad and Angelina arrived in Manhattan with their army of children in tow, while Britney also spent her day with some kids in the Bronx. You know what comes next: The battle for the world's soul between Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Suri Cruise (yeah, she's here too). … Or maybe we've had too much to drink. We blame Sarah Palin. She killed Rupert, you know. CONTINUED »
• Because we can't resist adorable animals. [DListed]
• The Brangelina clan has descended upon NYC. Everyone stock up on bottled water and batteries. [PS]
• Something's wrong with Jessica Simpson, besides the usual. [HT]
• Shia LaBeouf injured himself again. This kid has really bad luck. [INO]
• Can we please discuss how cute this celebrity child is? [ICYDK]
• Audrina Patridge's side boob. It's a slow news day. [Yeeeah]
Britney Spears was welcomed by a throng of paparazzi when she arrived in New York City this week, but the singer didn't experience the usual fanfare when she stopped by NYC radio station Z-100 to promote her new single — because nobody knew she was coming. According to a station rep, the crew randomly "received a call from the Spears camp saying she was just two blocks away and wanted to come in" — and she was only accompanied by manager Larry Rudolph. Well, we're pleased to see that she needs just one person around to reign in the crazy.
The interview included a segment where Brit got nostalgic about the old days, before she lost her mind: "I wish I still had my apartment here … I love [New York City]." We agree that she would perhaps be less of a freak show in Manhattan, but we would prefer the madness to stay on the opposite side of the country. Besides, her poor kids have enough to worry about without having to move thousands of miles away from their not-so-stable environment.
Meanwhile, Brit hit up a Broadway show last night and looked as good as ever. You can't even tell she has a rat's nest on her head! Things are looking up.
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When I received my invitation to Gotham magazine's issue release party in honor of cover girl (and Gossip Girl) Leighton Meester, I squealed a bit: I've been addicted to the show since the first episode, and I simply adore Leighton's character, Blair Waldorf. But there's always been something about Meester that seems a bit off, and the party — held at NYC's Marquee — didn't do much to change my perception of her. CONTINUED »
Unfortunately for the world — and even more unfortunately for Britney Spears — Adnan Ghalib refuses to go away and is pulling out the whole "sex tape" controversy to stay in the spotlight. He says he will sell the tape, but only for the right amount of money — and he's "not interested in selling out any other details about Britney." What a guy. The two hour-footage reportedly featured a naked Britney prancing around in her infamous pink wig. It's safe to say nobody wants to see that.
Meanwhile, here's some pictures of Britney flying from LA to NYC yesterday. We would go out and try to catch a glimpse of the singer, but you know she's being locked up in a hotel room somewhere, much like Tom Cruise does when Katie Holmes breaks the rules of Scientology.
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You just want to enjoy a leisurely dinner at Ye Waverly Inn with two dozen of your closest celebrity and media elite friends, then head home for a high ball and an evening of Googling yourself. But as soon as you step outside the restaurant, FLASHES! The paparazzi are waiting outside, which you totally didn't expect because you hate having your picture taken and published in tabloids and blogs, which is why you dine at off-the-grid restaurants like the Waverly! What to do? Spray 'em!
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