And That My Friend Is What They Call Closure

During Britney's meltdown year, she wore some questionable outfits, but the one featured to the left garnered a lot of attention, marking yet another major lack of (fashion) judgement. At the time, I knew I had seen her in the same "dress" before but couldn't find the evidence. At last, Google images has come to the rescue. Girlfriend had iffy taste before taking the crazy pills, in y'all were wondering. *Also, why does Britney insist on wearing extensions? Why not rock a great wig, like the great brunette one featured in part of her MTV docu or just rock a short, sassy do?

Come to Marlboro Country

For some reason, I always considered Gwyneth Paltrow to be mildly intelligent. Maybe it was the pretentious attitude I picked up on, but clearly I was mislead. In an interview with Elle magazine (U.K.), Paltrow talks excitedly of one day returning to her smoking habit,

"The last cigarette I smoked was the day I found out I as pregnant with Apple," she says. "I'm so pissed off it gives you cancer. But then, once you have children, if you've witnessed a death like I did with my father, you just can't. But I've decided that when I'm about 70 I'm going to start smoking again. Why not? I can't wait!"

Slanketteering

I really want a Slanket. Badly. I want a Slanket to keep me warm while keeping my arms free to move! Unfortunately, some people (or person) I know find them horrendous and think the Slanket would become some sort of jacket to be worn outdoors. Well, good news! Courtesy of Lauren, there are some more stylish Slanket alternatives*. Some are ponchoesque, but would still be doable for indoor use.

*Please note, the video embedded on this page is for the Snuggie, an imitation Slanket. It looks cheap and felt-like, but you get the picture.

Those Are Fighting Words!

As previously mentioned, I recently saw the biopic Notorious and enjoyed Naturi Naughton's portrayal of Lil Kim. Well, it turns out Lil Kim doesn't feel the same way. When Kim expressed her feelings against Naughton's casting, B.I.G.'s mother spoke out reprimanding Kim, "Tell Lil Kim to go find herself, go drink a cup of green tea and get a life! Green tea? Really?!

I Didn't Watch the Superbowl

But in my defense, no one told me about the Steelers' hot head coach.

Question of the Day

Would you rather date Desmond Hume or Sayid Jarrah?

• Both have great hair.
• Both have shown complete dedication to the women they love.
• Both have an amazing sense of style in the present day/future (I'm not yet clear on the ins & outs of time travel).

You Better Work!

She may be 51, but former French supermodel Inès de la Fressange still has it! Ines strutted her stuff on Jean-Paul Gaultier's runway and remained fierce while doing so.

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Breaking news, y'all: Starbucks is going to stop brewing decaf coffee after 12p.m. in an effort to save much dinero in 2009. As an evening decaf drinker- when I am not in need of an energy boost- I have a suggestion: why not brew decaf only after 12p.m. Who needs decaf in the morning?

Question of the Day

Would you rather be Ezekiel (Zeke) Emanuel, Rahm Emanuel or Ari Emanuel?

The Red and Black Lumberjack With the Hat to Match

It may not be an Oscar contender, but Notorious was a solid movie, for moments of sadness and some laughs. Though the movie provided a glimpse into the life of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., the most interesting tidbit was something I found out after I screened: Biggie's real-life son, now 12, plays the role of his own father in his childhood years. Christopher Wallace Jr. does his poppa proud, but my other favorite performance came from Naturi Naughton who plays a young, and still feisty, Lil Kim (the Marilyn Monroe of hip hop).

Paging Dr. Ross

He's back.

Worse Than a Corn Maze

Oprah is so on it (almost)! One of her favorite show topics of late is hoarding: people who can't throw things away and it clutters their entire living space (that's a simple definition). Well, Gordon Stewart could have benefited from some O viewing. He got so lost in his maze of built up trashed that he collapsed and died of dehydration! Maybe she can interview his family or get photos of the labyrinth?

Put Your Tape Decks on Record!

This Wednesday 1/28 Oprah will be interviewing (and hopefully grilling) Ted Haggard and his wife. The show topic reads,

Evangelist Ted Haggard, His Wife and the Gay Sex Scandal: Former evangelical leader Ted Haggard on the life he hid from his wife, his children and 30 million devoted followers. The gay sex and drug scandal that took him down.

While I will watch to laugh at his suspect answers, I find this situation more sad than anything else. In a recent U.S. News and World Report interview, Haggard's 'counselor' that was helping him be straight again (no, I'm not kidding) noted Haggard had a good relationship with the G-o-d, but Haggard essentially acknowledged the fight between his mind and his biology,

"According to the Bible, you are in fine relationship with the Lord Jesus." And I said I think I am. I love Him. I've never rebelled against him willingly. This has been a wrestling in my life, never an acceptance thing."

Question of the Day

Are Chris Brown and Rihanna the 2008/09 version of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake?

Mr. President