Popeye's runs out of chicken...

Why is this even news???

Barbie's a fashionista

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For Barbie's 50th birthday, she's getting the ultimate fashion makeover from 50 big-named designers.

Mattel Inc. is planning on marketing Barbie as a fashion brand, complete with a runway show that will be part of New York Fashion Week

The 50 designers will produce life-sized outfits inspired by the doll based on a series of different celebrations. Vera Wang will create a life-size wedding gown which includes a Barbie wearing the mini version and Jeremy Scott will create a capsule collection inspired by her.

In Shanghai, a House of Barbie will be opening, and a new range of beauty products, with names such as "All Doll'd Up" will be out in 2009.

Mattel is also embarking on a three-year partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America from next February, as well as sponser New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

"For many young girls, [Barbie is] their first association with fashion and dressing up and changing clothes," said Fern Mallis, senior vice president at IMG Fashion in New York.

Now, if only I could be a little girl again...and dress her up in Alexander Wang and Chanel...

Fashion Critic Mr. Blackwell dies on Sunday

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Mr. Blackwell, a designer and fashion critic, passed away Sunday due to complications from an intestinal infection. He was 86. For almost 50 years, he created best and worst-dressed lists of women in Hollywood.

R.I.P.

Click here to read more on Mr. Blackwell.

Presenting...Diane von Furtsenberg's comic book

Thanks, Fashionista!

A message from Kim Kardashian

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Kim Kardashian wants you to know that she was an early bloomer, and has never had plastic surgery. She is so intent on proving this point, that she posted the above photo of her 14-year-old self on her blog.

She said:

I HAVE NOT EVER HAD PLASTIC SURGERY!!!

I am definitely not against it at all, but haven’t yet had it! Personally, lip injections are the thing I would never do—even if I didn’t have full lips.

This is a picture of me when I was about 14 years old in a bikini. I hope after seeing this you guys will never ask me a plastic surgery question again! I have had a size C since I was 11 years old! So one day I will definitely get a lift, but I am waiting until after I have kids. Until then I rely on a great supportive bra! LOL!

All the butt implant rumors are just so not true and now just silly to me. I have answered dozens of times “no I do not have butt implants,” but people just don’t seem to want to believe it!

A C-cup at 11 years old? I guess that explains why she turned out the way she did.

Currently craving...

These are the things that I feel I desperately need...but my wallet begs to differ.

1. American Apparel Oversized Pocket Cardigan

2. Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Heart Tag Pendant

3. Michael Kors Studio Cuffed Bootie

4. The ugliest, plaid flannel men's shirt I can find.
Below, American Eagle Men's Eagle Western Shirt

5. American Apparel Shiny Legging in Lamé Black

7. Blair Waldorf-esque headband
Below, Forever 21 Petite Bow Headband

8. Forever 21 Sequined Beret
9. A Leopard print scarf...can anyone give me suggestions where to find one?

10. Apple iPhone

The adventures of Bruno: Chapter 3

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Bruno strikes again! Sacha Baron Cohen's alter ego made an extravagant appearance at Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's show in Paris this morning. Bruno leapt to the catwalk to pass a note to a model, before heading backstage to cause chaos.

He sure knows how to keep the fashion world on their toes! This is the third time he's stirred up some trouble! First he walked the runway at Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's show in Milan, and then, he showed up at Stella McCartney's show in Paris yesterday.

Bruno Invades Paris!

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He's done it again! Borat star, Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as his alter-ego Bruno, was spotted at Stella McCartney's show in Paris today.

Bruno was sitting second row at the show, wearing a red thong that was visible above his jeans, and sucking on a tampon. He clapped along to the music and constantly annoyed those sitting in the front row by continually pushing them aside so he could get a better look.

Where will he strike next? Let's hope he'll make an appearance in Toronto!

This is just ridiculous

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Tyra must be happy! Her CW show, America's Next Top Model, is going to be a video game for Nintendo DS.

In the game, players will guide a model through challenges and photoshoots. If they make it to the end, they will be crowned the winner.

The game will be available in stores November 7th.

Seriously...who would buy this? Tyra will probably have to give them out on her talk show, although she's probably too cheap to do that. It would be interesting to see what the video game Tyra looks like though...

Sacha Baron Cohen invades Milan Fashion Week!

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Sacha Baron Cohen sure knows how to pull a prank.

The comedian stormed onto the catwalk and did his best runway walk down the stage during the Agatha Ruiz de la Prada show in Milan today.

Using a fake pass, Cohen waltzed past security guards backstage, before heading onto the runway in a blonde wig and layers and layers of clothing.

Cohen was channeling his character, Bruno, an Austrian fashionista, for his new film, Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Male.

Security was called in after Cohen refused to leave, and Italian police took him to the nearby station, demanding his name, age, address, and details from his passport.

I feel bad for the designer, but this is definitely a brilliant stunt! At least she'll be getting more press for her show this way!

Check out the video of this incident below.

Angelina Jolie's a doll

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Behold the Angelina doll - "so lifelike, it's creepy."

Created by Noel Cruz, an artist from the Philippines, the doll recently sold for £2,000 on Ebay.

Inspired by the actress's "enigmatic beauty," Cruz started with an ordinary doll, removed the factory paint, and repainted it with acrylics.

There's no doubt that the doll looks exactly like Angelina, but he forgot one little thing...the tattoos! He is offering to paint them on for £10 to £20 though, depending on the complexity of the design.

I wonder if Angelina will be making a special order for a Brad doll!

Apple's has some competition...

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Victoria's Secret...book?

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I guess catalogues are too passe for Victoria's Secret.

The mass lingerie brand is making a "coffee table" book called "Supermodel Obsession." The book is said to be much like their catalogues, except without your name and address stamped in the corner.

Featured in the book will be Victoria's Secret Angels, including Adriana Lima and new mom, Alessandra Ambrosio.

Click here to check out some of the photos featured in the book.

Clue Gets a Makeover!

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Say goodbye to Miss Scarlet and Colonel Mustard, and hello to a whole new persona of characters to join the newly-updated Clue game.

Hasbro Inc. has revamped the classic 60-year-old game for "today's tabloid culture" to include younger characters, different weapons, and new rooms.

The setting of the game is now a modern mansion, where parties of the rich and famous take place. New rooms include a spa, a theatre, and a guesthouse.

Although the characters' last names remain their sames, their first names and bios have been updated. Miss Scarlet is now Kasandra Scarlet, a famous actress often appearing in the tabloids, Mr. Green is now Jacob Green, an African-American "with all the ins," Colonel Mustard is now Jack Mustard, a former football player, and Professor Plum is now Victor Plum, a billionaire video game designer.

The characters also have special powers to help them discover clues more quickly. There are also new "intrigue" and "clock" cards to add clues and eliminate players.

The lead pipe, revolver, and wrench are no longer part of the game, and have been replaced with a dumbbell, trophy, and poison. Other newly added weapons include a pistol, an axe, and a baseball bat.

This new version will be a replacement for the original Clue that is currently in stores. Rob Daviau, one of the designers of the new version, assures that Hasbro was very conscious when updating the game.

"We wanted something that the mom or dad who's bringing home for the family [could say], 'This is what I remember, and this is what I want to play with my kids,' " Daviau says. "At the same time, we wanted something the kids would feel like it belonged to them."

This "21st century" Clue will be available in stores in the fall. Can't wait to try it out..I'm hoping it'll be a lot more enjoyable than the updated version of The Game of Life. I much preferred the original!

This made me smile

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Lady Gaga likes girls too.

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Lady Gaga has just come out of the closet! The Just Dance singer recently revealed in an interview with HX Magazine that she is bisexual.

"I’m girl-crazy too," said the singer. "It really depends on where I am. I love men, I love women and I love sex, but I’m actually pretty introverted right now because I’m so enveloped in my work, and it’s hard to let anybody near that."

Lady Gaga also told the magazine that she doesn't consider sexual orientation in general.

To read more of her interview, click here.

Influence, by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.

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I have a confession. I adore the Olsen twins. They're sense of style is so brilliant, and they seem so mysterious and bohemian, yet chic I often wish I could have that special aura of theirs surrounding me.

So when I heard that Mary Kate and Ashley were releasing a coffee table book called Influence about the events that have shaped them to be who they are today, I was filled with excitement. An inside look on the lives of the twins that grew up with the whole world watching? Pure guilty pleasure.

The book is said to have personal sections in which Mary Kate and Ashley share exclusive photos of their homes, family memories and prized possessions. I'm imagining eclectic Halloween costumes, and vintage designer goods.

Influence will be in stores October 2008.

For all you DC Comics Fans...

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DC Comics, the makers of Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman, etc. is teaming up with Sonly Online Entertainment and coming out with DC Universe Online, a virtual superhero world.

With this system, you can create your own superhero, or villain, and either team up or battle Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman and The Flash. The 3-D world will be made for PlayStation 3 and Windows PCs.

Settings will include Metropolis and Gotham City, and everything will fit neatly with DC's timeline and alternate universes.

"You can choose your physique, your name and your power base and based on (that), you have a tree of powers that you can develop," says top DC Comics artist Jim Lee, also the executive creative director on the game.

Where the Hell is Matt?

My cousin showed me an incredible video today on YouTube, called "Where the Hell is Matt?"

The video, features a man, Matt, doing his signature dance all around the world, and people joining in and dancing with him.

Matt originally wanted only to make and play video games, until one day he decided there was more to life than just that. He quit his job, and used all the money he saved to travel. While taking pictures, his friend suggested that he do his signature dance and record it.

That idea led to his first video. The response got the attention of the makers of Stride gum, who arranged for Matt to travel to 39 countries on all seven continents for six months.

After his second video, Matt decided to get other people to join in with him, resulting in the video below.

Watch it a few times, you'll discover something new each time.

Thanks again to Marvin for sharing this amazing video.

To learn more about "Where the Hell is Matt?" click here.

Happy Belated, Chace!

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The gorgeous star of Gossip Girl turned 23 yesterday. Happy belated!