Cut and Paste Magazine Covers

I tweeted OMG as soon as I saw this Britney Cosmo cover today. What did they do to her body? It literally doesn't look like her head is attached. I just don't understand how they could let this go to print. It made me think of all the other horrible photoshopped covers? Which one do you think it the worst?

Happy USA/Twilight's Worst Hair

I'm feeling quite down today and I usually try not to blog when I'm feeling like this as I'm not really a "misery loves company" kind of girl. My neck is having a rough couple of days so I'm stuck in the apartment missing the 4th of July festivities. On one hand it's WAY too hot and fireworks are really for when you have kids and listening to my neighbors sing country (?) music is killing me. And the smell of meat grilling? Vomit. On the other hand, my roommates are going to a fireworks party at Chelsea Piers which sounds different and fun and there's also a midtown party inside that sounds enjoyable. Instead I'm sitting here eating a Skinny Cow ice cream cone watching Remember Me (which is depressing me more) and reading the Sunday Times. Oh, and contemplating why Summit couldn't afford better wigs for Eclipse.

Seriously, it's a bit ridiculous.

I know Nikki Reed said that she dyed her real hair in the first movie but it was so horrible and uncomfortable that she wore wigs for the next two. You know what? I've gone platinum blonde too and other than a little breakage, it's not that bad and wait, how much money is she getting paid for this? The wig doesn't look much better then my Sookie Halloween one which was literally plastic.

Kristen's, below, isn't as bad but it still look fake. It's WAY too long (Bella is not fussy enough for super long hair) and too one color.

Jackson Rathbone (in the middle) has the worst of all. What IS this mess?? I mean, what are they thinking? He's sort of cute in real life but looks terrible as Jasper.

Last but definitely not least, is Ashley Greene's unfortunate bob. I know Alice is supposed to be all cute and spunky but I think they could have gone with a pixie cut over this mess.

Aside from the hair, I did love the movie! It had some campy moments ("I AM hotter then you") and we kept feeling like the gorgeous Xavier Samuel (below, left) was about to break into song a la West Side Story (OK that would've been pretty amazing.)

Hope you all have better 4th of July plans! Go see Eclipse. ;)

Why I'm Not OK with Kelsey Grammer in La Cage

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I'm still working out in my head if I can see the revival of La Cage aux Folles on Broadway. I have friends in the show, I've heard great things, I really want to see it, but I dislike the idea of supporting Kelsey Grammer in any way. I've tried, but I just can't get past the theatre community welcoming him with open arms.

It's no secret that Grammer is a Republican. In a time when our president it trying to bridge a gap between the two parties, that might not be a major deal breaker. The problem is his passion for the Republican party and the actions he takes to support them, clashing with this gay roles on Broadway. In the past he was a guest for George Bush's first inauguration, endorsed Rudy Giuliani in the 2008 presidential primary, and even campaigned for John McCain in the general election. Now, he's becoming the pitchman for the RightNetwork, a news network that prides itself on being far more right winged than Fox News. In the promo, he says, "There's wrong and there's right. RightNetwork: All that's right in the world," and "We're bringing outstanding talent...I'm proud to be a part of this team!"

One can infer that Grammer agrees with what he's saying here. He says that what is featured on the network is "right" in his eyes. OK, let's go with that. That would mean that he agrees with Newt Gingrich and other Republicans on the website who oppose gay rights and the promo material that's "pro-America, "pro-business, pro-military sensibilities." I think I am being fair in that assumption. Is it OK with the Broadway community? They seem to be willing to overlook his actions. Grammer told the Wall Street Journal that there's nothing political about playing a gay role: "My take on homosexual, heterosexual, transgender relationships, it's up to you and the person you love, and frankly I've never thought that politics and marriage mixed in any way. I'm not a big proponent of big government being in charge of weddings."

That is a great, positive, awesome thing to say to ease the minds of the LGBTQ community and make it OK to support him and the show. I'm not buying it. I don't look at Hollywood for role models, but it's not OK to actively support such a strong political agenda while making money off of an opposing situation. Seeing him onstage feels like he's making fun of his cast, like in his head he's laughing thinking, They love me! I'm such a good actor! I don't really care about any of you weird people! I'm told by an older actor on Broadway, someone a little closer to Grammer's age, that he doesn't think Grammer is making fun of people, it is his naivete, and that of the Republican party, that keeps him from seeing the big picture.

I'm not against there being a RightNetwork. It's pitched to be On-Demand so it'll be easy to avoid the anti-Obama videos (which are shown on a comedy show on the cite.) I like a challenge and a conversation. I know there are conservatives on Broadway. I also acknowledge the slippery slope that is concentrating so much on an actor's personal life when really, they are just acting. I think I wouldn't mind as much if he weren't so active in his politics and so obviously OK with gay jokes as seen on Politics and Poker, one of the shows on the network.

I don't know what the solution is. I don't think someone should be turned down for a role based on their politics/religion/etc. I personally feel like Grammer should have more respect for his cast members while he is in La Cage and at least wait until his run is over before launching a conservative network. Maybe something good will come of this. Maybe he will draw Conservatives to the show, in turn showing them how much they have in common with the homosexual relationship in La Cage. It's a love story that you would have to be stone to not feel anything for. Or maybe I need to stop expecting a Hollywood actor to be ethical because that isn't exactly in their job description. Should I suck it up and spend a good sized portion of my measly salary seeing the show because ultimately it's about live theatre and the story of La Cage Aux Folles? I don't know. I'm 25 and tend to spend money based on emotion and my emotions are saying that his RightNetwork campaign is wrong.

*Pictures via comcast.net and playbill.com*

MtV Movie Awards: Red Carpet Part 3

The Queen Betty White and the adorable Bradley Cooper. This is how you do casual dress guys!

Sandra Bullock's Oday Shakar sequined dress is beautiful as was her speech (even though no one thought for a second she was going anywhere.)

I like Amanda Seyfried's sheer dress but she's looking a little scrawny. Where'd her curves go?

Even uber-hot Rob can't get away with a sloppy white tee, a SHORTER black jacket and khakis. He needs to take some cues from Taylor.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry are going to have the hottest wedding in the world.

I heart Paul Rudd. One time, I went by his apartment in the East Village and he was there...with his wife and I ran.

Cute jumpsuit on Elizabeth Reaser but the annoying hair!

iCarly! Miranda Cosgrove looks so cute and age appropriate and her legs look a mile long in nude heels.

I actually don't mind this dress on Stephanie Pratt. It's kind of on-trend and fun. I'm imagining what it would look like on someone without horrible extensions and a fake tan.

I don't know why but I just don't get Jessica Biel. I DO get her super cute Giambattista Valli dress. Also, her hair is very shiny. I wonder what she uses.

*photos via Just Jared and TMZ*

OMG of the Day

My senior picture (was a junior when we took it.) I'm pretty sure my hair is straw. Don't you love being at a parent's house?

Fake Nails

Like many of you, I have a few serious fashion pet-peeves: leggings as pants, hair clips (or "animal" clips), and fake nails. Don't get me wrong, I did the 90's look complete with the bright colored, long "tips" with some sort of airbrush palm tree or something. I even used to get my ring finger nails pierced with a little charms hanging from them! Scary. This is 2007 and I really don't want the fake nail look to come back. Did anyone see Hillary Duff on the Today show this morning? It was a great performance (I love her) and her dress was amazing and her hair color is a shade of brown I would die for. I even like her ghetto fab earrings that she has been wearing lately. I did not like her long fake nails with gold tips. It was just WAY too much. Well, even by themselves I would hate them. I'll try to get a picture later if you missed it.