2 Jan 2012

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The Oval Office is on the line this year, and that means the candidates are gonna start calling on their Hollywood entourage to help them win the White House. Remember Oprah and Obama? Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris? Pols love their celebs, and sometimes, celebs love them back.

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30 Nov 2011
Photo: Emma Sullivan shows the camera her tweet (ABC NEWS)

Photo: Emma Sullivan shows the camera her tweet (ABC NEWS)

Last week, Emma Sullivan had 65 Twitter followers. As of this moment, she has 15,568. And climbing. Fast. So how's a girl gain instant popularity? Judging from this scenario, a feisty combo of sass, political conviction and thick skin.

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11 Nov 2011

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“Deck the halls with crowds of monsters, GaGaGaGaGa GaGa GaGa…”

That’s right, y’all: Mother Monster has teamed up with Barneys New York to launch GaGa’s Workshop, so we’re totally on the edge of our shopping carts!

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29 Sep 2011

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So, you want a _____. Could be anything -- a book, an album, a lava lamp, a Monkichi plush (who doesn't want a Monkichi plush, really) ... How are you going to pick the right product? Why, recommendations from your friends, of course! Now imagine that every time you take their advice, a reputable charity benefits. Rec.fm is making it happen.

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2 Sep 2011
2011 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet

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The twenties were mighty fine for Beyoncé. She rose to stardom with Destiny's Child, successfully broke out on her own, fell in love and is ending the decade with a bang--or a bump! This Sunday (Sept. 4), the pop star turns 30 and something tells us she's just gonna get better.

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8 Jul 2011
F as in Fat

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A new report out Thursday, appropriately titled "F as in Fat," revealed that obesity in America is not just spreading our waistlines, but also Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the LA Times, 20 years ago no state had an obesity rate over 15 percent. Now all 50 do.

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