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Aaron Sorkin's latest film, The Social Network, made a splash this week with its new intense trailer, but for his next project, The West Wing creator is staying with current events and going back to the political. He'll write and direct a biopic about John Edwards and the scandal surrounding his 2008 run for president. Sorkin has optioned the rights to The Politician, which recounts the road of Read more
16 politicians not afraid to show skin — The Frisky Sexual habits everyone should keep — Em & Lo What's up with "push" presents? — Glamour Alicia Silverstone supports climaxing during labor — LilSugar Can a romance be resurrected? — Huffington Post How Twitter can help you find the one — YourTango 10 classic lady-on-lady musical collaborations — Flavorwire A love/hate Read more
Famous for its five-word acceptance speeches, last night's Webby Awards honored Steve Jobs in its perfectly succinct fashion. Actors John Hodgman and Justin Long — of the PC and Mac commercials — took the stage, along with Richard Dreyfuss — narrator of the "Here's to the crazy ones . . . " "Think Different" Apple ad — to introduce the video of Hollywood heavyweights, politicians, and Read more
The trailer for The Campaign couldn't come at a better time, what with our country's own presidential election on the horizon. Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis star as Cam Brady and Marty Huggins, a pair of politicians who are racing against each other for a seat in the US House of Representatives. Their rivalry isn't their only problem — both politicians are pretty dense and prone to saying Read more
Last night, HBO's new show Veep premiered, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as US Vice President Selina Meyer. Selina joins a growing group of female politicians on TV and in films, a trend we're happy to see especially this election year. Not only have two popular female TV characters been campaigning in their current seasons — Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation and Claire Dunphy in Modern Read more
This weekend, France will vote for its next president. After a first round, it's down to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his socialist challenger Francois Hollande. Since Sarkozy was elected in 2007, a lot has changed. One of the most intriguing evolutions has been the love connections among the politicians. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is technically the second first lady France has known under Sarkozy. Read more
Reese Witherspoon hit the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC tonight. She wore a fitted black Monique Lhuillier gown that hugged her baby bump, and she accented the look with emerald and opal Irene Neuwirth earrings. Reese was dressed down in jeans and a tank when she arrived on the East Coast with husband Jim Toth last night. The couple are just a few of the Read more
The red carpet will come out tonight for some of the most famous faces from Hollywood — and Washington. The White House Correspondents' Dinner, which dates back to 1920, is the hottest ticket in the nation's capital. Each year media publications invite celebrities and politicians to join them at their tables for a night of wining, dining, and laughs. This year's reported guest list includes Read more
The Annual White House Correspondents' Dinner takes place tonight and some of Hollywood's biggest names are expected to be in attendance. It's a chance for actors, journalists, and politicians to rub elbows and let loose together for one glamorous evening. Jimmy Kimmel is this year's official host while Jessica Alba, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Hutcherson, Zooey Deschanel, and Viola Davis are Read more
The 2012 Time 100 List has been released, containing the names of the men and women whom the magazine deems the most influential people in the world. There is a great female presence this year, including celebrities, fashion designers, authors (like surprise entry E.L. James, the author of Fifty Shades of Grey), and politicians. Some of the big names include Kate and Pippa Middleton, Kristen Read more
