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This weekend I found myself in the wine section of my local grocery store, staring at what appeared to be a green wine. Since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, I figured I might as well take it home and see what it was all about (besides thanks to global warming, it was really warm out that day and a cold white wine sounded great). The bottle had a bright green screw on cap and a Read more
Fox's "The Family Guy" is fast becoming my go-to comedy on Sunday nights. It's always laugh-out-loud mix of bizarre, clever, and highly inappropriate. So I was very excited recently to interview Alex Borstein, the show's supervising producer and the voice of Lois. The MadTV veteran just released a DVD of standup comedy, Alex Borstein: Drop Dead Gorgeous in a Down-to-Earth Bombshell Sort of Way", Read more
Lois Joy Johnson, who has been a beauty editor for 30 years, has obviously picked up in-depth knowledge of the industry along the way. And that's why she set out to share many of these great tidbits in her book, The Makeup Wakeup ($14). Johnson recently revealed some of her top makeup tips with us, from what not to do when applying, to what every woman should own in her collection. And now, she's Read more
There are certain makeup items that are so universal, they should be considered cosmetic bag must haves. Veteran beauty editor Lois Joy Johnson, the co-author of The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age ($13), says that there are three beauty essentials every woman should own — regardless of age. See her top picks revealed when you read more. Read more
This month the American Library Association updated its list of frequently challenged books for the 2011 year, and one wildly popular novel is making its way up the rankings of this infamous list. The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, which first appeared at number five of Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books in 2010, is now third on the list for attempts to remove its contents from Read more
Beauty editor Lois Joy Johnson has been in the business for around 30 years, starting her career in at Mademoiselle and eventually working with magazines like More and Ladies' Home Journal. "I kind of aged with my reader," Johnson explains. And as you can imagine, Johnson has picked up a lot of cosmetic tips and tricks along the way. So with that knowledge in mind, what advice would she give if Read more
Well folks, our brand new Superman finally has a leading lady! Amy Adams has scored the highly coveted role of Lois Lane, playing opposite Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel. Adams wasn't the first actress that came to mind back when we brainstormed ideas for the roles (not to mention she's almost 10 years older than Cavill), but there's no doubt that she's got the acting chops to play just about Read more
Jason Sudeikis returned home to Kansas over the holidays and brought along a special guest, girlfriend Olivia Wilde. Jason and Olivia cheered on the KU Jayhawks last night as the team crushed their opponents, Howard, in an 89-34 victory. The pair mingled with the hometown crowd and wore matching blue and white KU hats. Olivia and Jason were first linked as a couple earlier this month when she Read more
Young Adult, starring Charlize Theron as a fiction writer, comes out in theaters next week. We asked our readers what YA novels they'd read again. From classics like Little Women to '80s nostalgia like Sweet Valley High to contemporary favorites like the Gossip Girl series, here are 18 books to add to your list. The Giver by Lois Lowry Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by Ann Read more
Buzz readers were atwitter about all aspects of the entertainment industry this week, from casting news to a new movie trailer to a highly anticipated television event. Some efforts were home runs while others struck out, so check out all the topics that got you commenting! Excitement for The Hangover Part II trailer! "I don't mind that it's so similar — a lot of sequels screw up in that Read more
