Watch The Beyonce / Shakira "Beautiful Liar" Video Here!

To watch the video, you can click above or here.

MISS TLC SAYS: Very clever making them look just like each other. I don't think their voices mesh well together though. It's definitely sexy though. Jake Nava directed this one. He previously directed "Crazy In Love" and "Baby Boy" for Beyonce.

The "Hostel 2" Movie Poster...Yes, The One With A Naked Bijou Phillips

You may have read the following piece in Page Six last week:

February 23, 2007 -- BIJOU Phillips is about to give a bunch of geeks the thrill of their lives. The former wild child is starring in the new Lionsgate slasher flick "Hostel Part Two," and the racy poster for the movie is being unveiled this weekend at the Comic Con event at the Javits Center. The poster shows Phillips nude and beheaded. Even better, the photo shoot for it was at the El Royale apartment complex in Hollywood with all the windows open. "The neighbors got an eyeful," said our spy. Not that Phillips cares - she's an exhibitionist.

Well because I try to hook my readers up with everything, here's the actual poster now for you to enjoy:

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Chart Chat

This week's top 10 albums...

1. NORAH JONES "NOT TOO LATE" (99,825 units sold)

2. DAUGHTRY "DAUGHTRY" (84,292 units sold)

3. FALL OUT BOY "INFINITY ON HIGH" (79,052 units sold)

4. KIDZ BOP "KIDS KIDZ BOP" (74,531 units sold)

5. AKON "KONVICTED" (73,087 units sold)

6. ROBIN THICKE "THE EVOLUTION OF ROBIN THICKE" (67,868 units sold)

7. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (62,000 units sold)

8. CORINNE BAILEY RAE "CORINNE BAILEY RAE" (56,140 units sold)

9. GERALD LEVERT "IN MY SONGS" (55,112 units sold)

10. TOBYMAC "PORTABLE SOUNDS" (50,645 units sold)


Norah Jones is still running things at the top. Good for her.

Daughtry. Yeah, whatever. I still can't stand this "full-of-himself" fool.

The only thing that really stands out on this week's chart to me is that Robin Thicke has now been at #6 for THREE WEEKS STRAIGHT. FINALLY, you people are catching on to what I've been talking 'bout for months. This boy is the truth. DEFINITELY check him out if you haven't already. It's also funny to see him back to back with Justin considering people compare the two of them all the time.

Rapid Fire

HPV is really no joke. Millions of women have it. You can read all about it here.

And to prove my point even further, THERE IS APPARENTLY BOOMING BUSINESS FOR STD DATING SITES. Yes, you read that right. You can read all about it here.

Oh, and Naomi's supposedly now filled with shame. (Not because of the prevalence of STDs, but because she hits her maids...a lot.) You can read all about her shame here.

Congratulazioni Signor Scorsese!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY!!!!!!! For the man who made "Mean Streets", "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull", "Cape Fear", "Goodfellas", "Casino", "Gangs Of New York", and "The Departed"...it was about f*&kin time!!!!!!!!!

"The Departed" SO Deserved Best Picture...

...so thank heavens it won. If you haven't seen this flick yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? The actors should've been honored more individually but we can't win 'em all I guess. Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and Alec Baldwin were all fantastic. Great film.

My Miss TLC Take On The 2007 Oscars

The opening "nominee sequence" was very entertaining. Kudos to whoever dreamed that one up.

Ellen was great. Her comic timing is priceless and the bits in the audience with Scorsese and Eastwood were hilarious.

The comic musical number with Will Ferrell and Jack Black was hilarious. The bit with Mark Wahlberg was the best.

You should automatically be yanked off the stage with a cane if you pull a piece of paper or index card out of your pocket, tuxedo jacket, and/or purse.

Leonardo DiCaprio is gorgeous.

The dance troupe that portrayed the movie posters and the choir who performed the sound effects were a cool artistic addition to this year's show.

Beyonce did not deserve to be sitting in the front row AISLE seat when she wasn't individually nominated for her sub-par acting or songwriting skills. The should've put Eddie, Jamie, Jennifer, or anyone but her in that spot.

It was a nice touch to read from the actual screenplays.

Jack Nicholson clearly loves life and I love him.

Ennio Morricone stared at Celine Dion with such hilarious indifference while she performed one of his songs that I would've sworn he would've rather been anywhere else in that world at that moment.

And speaking of Ennio, Clint Eastwood CLEARLY did not know what that man was saying word for word.

Leonardo DiCaprio is gorgeous.

Beyonce's tears when Jennifer Hudson won her award were not because she was touched by J.Hud's speech, but clearly due to the fact that she could not believe her Oscar chance was obliterated by an unlikely newcomer.

Will Smith's son is so cute but is going to be QUITE a handful as he gets older.

Nicole Kidman, Rachel Weisz, Helen Mirren, and Reese Witherspoon all looked fabulous.

I was so scared Jennifer Hudson was going to fall out of her ill-fitting red performance dress. We did NOT need another wardrobe malfunction.

Al Gore is great.

Chris Connolloy's bits could've been cut.

I can't believe they went 45 minutes over. That is insane. I'm sure heads will roll over that one.

Seriously, Leonardo DiCaprio is gorgeous.

Quick Question

Is it just me or does Jennifer Lopez' new album cover look a lil "Star Trek"-ish??? Her face looks beautiful, but her ears? Not so much.

In Response To Your Inquiries...

In response to the loads of emails I get from loyal readers and fans looking for answers to the week's most pressing questions, I give you "In Response To Your Inquiries"......

YES, Britney has re-entered rehab after checking in for only a day last week.

Britney’s rep, Larry Rudolph, says “Britney Spears has voluntarily checked herself into an undisclosed rehab facility today,” Rudolph says in a statement. “We ask that the media respect her privacy as well as those of her family and friends at this time.”


YES, Foxy Brown did get arrested again for acting crazy. I swear, just when you think this chick has gotten her act together and is getting blessed with a second chance, she throws hair glue at a beauty shop employee. Yeeeeaaah. I WISH I was lying.

You can click here for a full article about this incident complete with some video footage.



YES, Bobby Brown was hugged up with some chick a few days ago in broad daylight on the street. It could've DEFINITELY been a cry for attention being that Whitney has been spotted around town with lil boy Ray J and they HAD to know the photogs were snapping away.



And YES, I know who the chick is. I've been told by several sources that it's a chick names Alisha whose sister is Kim Ethredge, ex-publicist to Terrell Owens. Bobby has been seen around with this chick several times before so they must be longtime "friends".




On that same note, NO, I do not think that Whitney and Ray J are seriously dating. Yes, from what I've seen of the Ray J/Kim K sex tape, Mr. Norwood takes himself VERY seriously in the bedroom...but that doesn't mean he's good at what he does. He seems a little too concerned with setting up the camera, ice-grilling it, and staring at himself. Older women don't really go for that ish. It's possible that he tried to mack on Whit when they were in the studio working on her new album but I can't see there being anything more to it than friends going out to parties drinking and gossiping with each other. I mean, Whitney is closer to his mama's age and they have been friends for a minute. Unless Whitney is still sorta out of it and desperate for a young buck to make her feel good...


Lastly, YES, Bridget Moynihan is claiming that she is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend Tom Brady's baby. Now...this is all very interesting considering Tom supposedly broke up with her around three months ago and she was DEVASTATED. At the time, Bridget looked to be losing A LOT of weight and friends claimed that she was distraught and begging Tom to get back together. Tom then went on to start dating Gisele Bundchen (who he is still with), months go by and BOOM, Bridget now claims she is three months preggers with Brady's baby. Alls I know is that I would've LOVED to hear Tom's reaction the moment he heard that one. I mean...it all seems a little fishy but then again, it's possible. Can you IMAGINE Bridget's surprise when she realized that one though? Talk about hitting pay dirt for a woman obsessed with trying to get her ex-man back.

A Miss TLC Review of "The Agency"

I just caught a commercial for this new VH-1 reality show this weekend and I must say, I was impressed. For a channel that now regularly shows junk like The Surreal Life Fame Games and I Love New York (yes, I can't front...that one makes me laugh), I was surprised that they were really going to show something meatier without a D-list celeb on hand. The Agency follows the Wilhelmina Models International team and some of their agents in NYC. So considering the very positive response I got from the Miss TLC real-time review during The Grammys, I now bring you the official Miss TLC real-time take of The Agency...

Great, stylish-looking opening. I love the graphics and the look of this whole show already.

Chloe (the "model" who returns to them out of shape and looking to book new jobs) is not pretty at all. I totally get that many of these girls only look good with a ton of makeup on and their hair done up but I do expect my models to be pretty-ish and this is not this girl. HOWEVER, Becky referring to her as a "fat cow" was ridiculous. I get that her stomach was wobbly, and they claimed she had a 37 inch waist, but COME ON, she was not fat.

Did they seriously just show their IM screen names? I hope they changed them before this aired otherwise BritishBecky is going to be getting a lot of random IMs.

Yes, it's very easy to break a tooth and/or crown on a piece of biscotti (shoot, that ish is HARD) but Chloe is clearly a mess. She broke her wrist 3 times? She burned her chin? Has tons of root canals? "Doughy Chloe" needs to be let go for real.

Tyler definitely looks older with the new haircut but I liked his old look better

Oooh City Crab! That's one of my old time faves. DELICIOUS crab cakes. (Tai - we've had some FUN drunken lunches there, huh?)

Lola falling asleep at her desk! Ha! Priceless!

Good for all that it seemed to turn out well in the end. Tyler's hair was a hit with Macy's, Chloe's looking to get back into modeling and get more focused, and Robin was able to walk in a show without falling on her face.

Yeah, I'll definitely be sticking with this one for a while.

Guess What's In My Pants

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Beyonce On The Cover Of "Sports Illustrated"

And here are the inside pics...

The Grammys - Miss TLC's Take

Beyonce's outfit was terrible. TERROR-BULL. Her hair was straight off a Barbie doll - synthetic to the max and her voice was just OK to me. I've seen her rip "Listen" much better at other times. I guess now she's kinda over the whole "Dreamgirls" thing anyway. What a waste of a Prince introduction.



Fergie's a mess but I really liked her dress.



Justin ripped it (as he usually does). I was glad he performed the interlude at the end of "What Goes Around", HOWEVER, the handheld video camera probably seemed like a good idea at the time but ended up coming off silly and flat.



The Corinne Bailey Rae/John Legend/John Mayer trio performance was fantastic. FAN-TAS-TIC. They all did their thing and the look of the stage and the rawness of their emotions was great.

I'm glad John Mayer won for Best Pop Vocal Album. He's a really good, really talented man, and he definitely deserved it.



WHY are Shakira and Wyclef still on the "Hips Don't Lie" tour?!??!? Didn't that song come out in 2002???

Common and Kanye's chit chat while presenting the Best Rap Album award was funny.

Ludacris should not have won for Best Rap Album. Lupe Fiasco should've won.

I don't think Mary J. Blige has had a great ALBUM since "Share My World" (just good singles and songs from her subsequent sets). However, I knew "Be Without You" was one of the best songs of her career from the first time I heard it. I don't think that this album should be the one that she's receiving so much attention for, BUT she definitely did "Be Without You" justice with her performance. Good for her and Kendu if their love is what's doing it for her.



No one should perform "Hotel California" except for The Eagles and Marc Anthony. Yes, I said Marc Anthony. He performed it live outdoors at Jones Beach Theater at a show I attended yeeeeears ago and it was phenomenal. Granted, the man looks like Skeletor but he has an amazing voice. Rascal Flatts? Not so much.

I'm happy for Carrie Underwood that she won for Best New Artist. Maaaan, that looks good for American Idol. Daughtry and Katharine McPhee are in the top 10 on the album charts and Carrie's winning Grammys.

"Tracks Of My " to "Hello" to "Run It"??? Didn't they skip a few decades in the middle there? Cuz I'm not sure if that was an even progression...

Christina MUST do something about her hair......PRONTO. I've seen her do some amazing performances this past year. This however, was not one of them. She just did a lot of screaming this time around.



That was a nice little In Memoriam for James Brown.

I'm not a fan of Luda's "Runaway Love" song but that was a really nice performance of it. I definitely liked it more after that. And Mary looks 15 years younger and a helluva lot better with her hair out and a bright colored outfit on.

No Jennifer Hudson. That dress was NOT for you.

Justin performing "Ain't No Sunshine" and "My Love" was great. They just should've let Justin perform after every other performer. He can dance, sing, play piano, play guitar, and ad lib with the best of them. Me loves him. :) (Oh, and the contest winner did well as well. They are lucky I didn't win the damn contest cuz the things I would've done in the middle of JT and T.I..........wow.)



Record Of The Year should've SO been "Crazy" or "You're Beautiful". Those songs were on the radio 'round the clock and they were both great songs. The Dixie Chicks...no.

Justin was completely robbed for Album Of The Year. "FutureSex/LoveSounds" was BY FAR the Album of The Year. The Dixie Chicks won because the members of the RIAA voting public wanted to flex their free speech muscle and make a statement that they are not pleased with our current administration either. That's all well and good except that it was not the time and place to do it when Justin just released the album of his career!!!

Anyway...in the end, I think this was one of the best Grammy shows in a long time. It was entertaining and the performances were plentiful and diverse. It moved well and it looked good and they finished 3 minutes early! I can't wait to see what they come up for next year when it's the 50th anniversary.

Say It With Pictures - CLIVE DAVIS GRAMMY PARTY 2007 EDITION

Some say a picture's worth a thousand words. Once again, I can pretty much sum these up in less than 20.

So who performed? Let's check it out...



WHO: Christina Aguilera.

MISS TLC SAYS: Lovin' the dress. It looks like she definitely tore it down too.





WHO: Christina Aguilera.

MISS TLC SAYS: Seriously, I would wear that dress. Loves it.




WHO: Akon.

MISS TLC SAYS: Clive usually invites the chart-toppers to perform every year. Soooo, that's why Akon was there. Moving on...




WHO: Fergie.

MISS TLC SAYS: Fergie, you know nothing about that equipment. Who are you trying to kid? Step away now.





WHO: Carrie Underwood.

MISS TLC SAYS: Lookin' good girl.




WHO: Clive Davis with Jennifer Hudson.

MISS TLC SAYS: Clive LOVES to "debut" a new diva at these parties. No surprise that Jennifer was the choice this year.




WHO: Pink.

MISS TLC SAYS: Um...people still invite her places? ...interestingly enough, she kisses that guitar player in the back.




WHO: Pink and said guitar player.

MISS TLC SAYS: Didn't believe me, did ya? ;)

Today On TV

Today's a great day for basketball on the ABC Network. The Spurs are playing last year's defending champions, the Heat, today @ 1pm. Immediately following, Kobe and the Lakers are playing King James and the Cavaliers @ 3:30pm. For more info, click here.

The Game Show Network is running a little promotion for Valentine's Day. They are playing classic episodes of Love Connection and The Newlywed Game all day. I don't know about you but I find these old episodes hilarious. The fashions, the lingo, the dating style. It's all so cheesy and old-fashioned. The best part is when the couples fight though. Loves it! For more info, click here.

You must know by now that The Grammys are on tonight. CBS will broadcast the show live starting at 8pm EST. For more info, click here.

World Premiere of Justin Timberlake "What Goes Around (Comes Around)"

Anna Nicole At The End

This is the last known picture of Anna Nicole Smith before her untimely death.

USMagazine.com looks back at "the highs and lows of her colorful life" with 10 pictures here.

I feel like we may never know what really happened to Anna, her son, her fake relationship with Howard K. Stern, and her marriage to a 90-year old man. I tell you one thing though. The movie is definitely in the works.

Ray J. / Kim Kardashian Sex Tape

Kim Kardashian in the latest Complex Magazine: "There is no sex tape! Ray J’s not the kind of guy who would do something for revenge. There is no amount of money that could ever convince me to release any tape, even if I had one. I don’t need the money."

Yeah Kim? You didn't know what anyone was talking about a couple weeks ago? Please stop the madness. The world already knows that you rich, spoiled, skill-less chicks have nothing better to do with your time so cut the lying already. You don't need the money? Why, because you were "Daddy's Little Girl" and Mr. Robert Kardashian (RIP) gave you everything you wanted? Well how proud would be feel after watching this tape? From what I understand it was filmed after he passed so thank heavens for that. No one wants to watch their daughter getting fucked on camera as a way to say 'thanks for bringing me up in such a charmed life Daddy! your hard work and values really paid off!'. (So Kim...you might want to take back your statements at this point and try to get yourself a cut of the $1 million dollars that Vivid paid out for this video.)

The "trailer" has been posted on the site below:

Kim Kardashian, Superstar Trailer

MISS TLC SAYS: The funny part about all of this is that this is only the trailer but yet it looks really professional. I mean, it's like an MTV video (a HUGE step up from the Paris tapes). The music follows the movements and it really tries to showcase Kim as an up and coming star. Interestingly enough, Ray J is made to look like he's the man so if I had to guess...I would think he was QUITE ALRIGHT with this getting "leaked". Hmmm...

PS - What the F*CK is up with these silly celeb chicks having the most ANNOOOOOYING voices in the world??? Are they all just trying to mimic each other? Or do they all really talk like that? I mean it's part baby talk, part nasal congestion, and part Valley Girl, with a lil bit of "I have nothing to say anyway because my IQ is no higher than the rocks on my front porch" thrown in for good measure.

UPDATE: Here's another brief clip for those who are interested. Kim claims she's suing to bar the release of the tape. Vivid Entertainment says it's coming out regardless but you never know. Get it now while you still can.

Chart Chat

The Top 10 Albums on this week's chart...

1. NORAH JONES "NOT TOO LATE" (405,031 units sold)

2. KATHARINE MCPHEE "KATHARINE MCPHEE" (115,761 units sold)

3. DAUGHTRY "DAUGHTRY" (76,883 units sold)

4. CELTIC WOMAN "NEW JOURNEY" (70,968 units sold)

5. PRETTY RICKY "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL" (62,260 units sold)

6. AKON "KONVICTED" (56,389 units sold)

7. DREAMGIRLS "SOUNDTRACK" (55,903 units sold)

8. SHINS "WINCING THE NIGHT AWAY" (53,470 units sold)

9. ROBIN THICKE "THE EVOLUTION OF ROBIN THICKE" (51,880 units sold)

10. VARIOUS "2007 GRAMMY NOMINEES" (47,545 units sold)

FINALLY, a week where the #1 album sold more than 100K albums. I'm kinda surprised Norah Jones still has that big of a fan base but I'm happy for her. And I like the cover of her new album. It's pretty.

American Idol must be beside themselves that they have two of last year's finalists (not even the winner) in the top 3 at the same time. Say what you want about that show, but it's a marketing department's dream.

And I'm thrilled to see Robin Thicke is still the Top 10. Go 'head boy. (And for those of you looking for a little token Valentine's Day gift for your honey, this would make a GREAT gift for a man OR a woman.)

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TWWOMT Poll Wrap-Up

The results of the latest The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC Poll are in.........



...and Chris Brown is clearly the fave.

Ne-Yo wasn't toooo far behind but Mr. "Poppin'" still beat him by a little under 10%.

Trey Songz, Mario, and Bobby Valentino all tied for last place and I must say I'm not that surprised. They are all considered the B and C list R&B guys. However, I do love the current jams "Slow" by Trey and "Go" by Mario. As for Bobby? Yeah...I haven't liked anything by him since "Tell Me" with Lil Wayne. Sorry Charlie...I mean Bobby. :)

And I'm glad to see Lloyd sliding into third. I have a feeling when his new album is released this spring, he will be moving further up the ranks in some more people's eyes.

BE SURE TO VOTE IN THE NEW THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MISS TLC POLL GOING LIVE TODAY!!!!!!

Congratulations...

...to our loyal reader Crystal Brown. She voted for Ne-Yo and even though he didn't win the poll, she won our latest The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC contest (in connection with the Favorite R&B Male poll). Enjoy your new CD girl!

(Stay tuned for the next contest which will be announced soon!)

Def Dupri

From HitsDailyDouble...

L.A. WELCOMES DUPRI AS ISLAND URBAN MUSIC PRESIDENT

Division Is Formed Around the Hitmaking Producer/Writer/Businessman

February 7, 2007

In a move that seemed all but inevitable since he was let out of his EMI contract, Jermaine Dupri has reunited with his longtime friend and former business partner L.A. Reid, who brings him in as President of the newly formed Island Records Urban Music.

From his new perch, Dupri will oversee Island’s entire Urban music operation as well as producing acts on the IDJ roster and making his production services available to the other Universal Music Group labels. He’ll work out of both Atlanta and New York, reporting directly to Reid, and to Island President/IDJ COO Steve Bartels.

Said Reid in making the expected announcement: “Jermaine’s career has grown from strength to strength over the years as a producer and songwriter and recording artist in his own right, as a respected label executive and entrepreneur and as a highly esteemed developer of new talent. His deep ties to Atlanta’s creative R&B and hip-hop community have been the springboard to working with the greatest names in contemporary music. This is a tremendous step forward for Island Records and its established roster of artists who will benefit enormously from Jermaine’s presence.”

A clearly elated Dupri commented: “I’m so excited to be reunited with L.A. Reid, because most of my biggest hits were when he and I worked together. And then, to be working side by side with Steve Bartels—I don’t think there’s a better team because he’s by far the best in the game. I can’t wait for us to start stuntin’ on y’all.”

Added Bartels: “I am thrilled that Jermaine has decided to join the Island Def Jam family. Jermaine is a prestigious hitmaker as well as a production wizard. I personally look forward to helping be part of once again, adding to and continuing his illustrious legacy.”

Dupri and Reid previously teamed up on such landmark projects as Usher’s 8 million-selling Confessions and Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi, the top-selling album of 2005.

Dupri was 19 when he produced his first #1 record, Kris Kross’ 1992 single “Jump.” The teen duo’s 5 million-selling debut album led to Dupri’s founding of the So So Def label in 1993. He subsequently signed and worked with such artists as Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Lil’ Bow Wow, Dem Franchize Boyz, J-Kwon, Youngbloodz and Anthony Hamilton.

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MISS TLC SAYS: This makes sense. Now Jermaine is closer to L.A. AND Mimi. I guess that Janet/Mariah duet is finally in the works.

I LOVE Clothes But...

...C'MON NOW!!!

From Fox News...

Good News for Apparel Retailers: Women Would Give Up Sex for Clothes
Wednesday, February 07, 2007

NEW YORK — For most women, the choice between sex and a new wardrobe is simple — they go for the clothes.

Women on average say they would be willing to give up sex for 15 months for a closet full of new apparel, with 2 percent ready to abstain from sex for three years in exchange for new duds, according to a new survey of about 1,000 women in 10 U.S. cities.

Sixty-one percent of women polled said it would be worse to lose their favorite article of clothing than give up sex for a month. Nearly half of the women, or 48 percent, taking part in the survey by consumer products giant Unilever said their favorite article of clothing was more reliable than their man in giving them confidence and making them feel sexy.

"Some people say clothes make the man, but the right clothes can even replace him," fashion designer, stylist and TV personality Carson Kressley from the reality TV show "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" said in a statement accompanying the poll.

The survey, which was not scientific and was conducted online, also suggested that clothes often wear better than relationships.

The average woman between 18 and 54 years of age has hung on to her favorite article of clothing for 12 and a half years, a year longer than she's held on to her longest relationship.

Almost three-quarters of respondents, or 70 percent, also said they believed in love at first sight when it came to finding the perfect article of clothing, while only 54 percent of women were as confident in spotting the right man.

The global mammoth Unilever represents brands such as Lipton, Slim Fast, Bertolli, Surf detergent, Dove and Axe.

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If He Leaves "Project Runway", I will FLIP

From Gawker.com...

Tim Gunn's Exit Memo Urges Parsons To Carry On

This morning, Page Six informed us that Parsons design dept chairman (and Project Runway superstar) Tim Gunn would be announcing his resignation today, along with the happy news that he's going to be Liz Claiborne's new chief creative officer. And so he did, in his characteristic endearingly melodramatic fashion. "This memorandum is very difficult for me to write, because my heart and soul reside at Parsons and the University and, more specifically, with all of you in the Department of Fashion Design," it begins. Awww, we love you Tim! We love your smooshy widdle face!! Uh, sorry. The full memo is below:


TO: Students, Faculty, and Administration: Department of Fashion Design
FROM: Tim Gunn, Chair

DATE: February 1, 2007

SUBJECT: Leadership Transition

This memorandum is very difficult for me to write, because my heart and soul reside at Parsons and the University and, more specifically, with all of you in the Department of Fashion Design. The achievements that we have realized together since the time of my arrival in the Department in September 2000 are phenomenal and we should all feel very proud. I have had every reason to assume that we would be together for a very long time. However, an opportunity has presented itself that I would be foolish to turn down. I have been offered the position of Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc., and I have accepted that position. In this new role, I will work with the 350 designers who create product for each of the company's 40+ brands. I will serve as a mentor, advisor, teacher, and advocate. It's very exciting for me and it is also a welcome new challenge.

I want to emphasize that my work with you has been and continues to be exciting and challenging. You students never cease to amaze me: you're intelligent, exceedingly talented, and you're fearless, qualities that ensure a metaphorical creative combustion! You faculty are our academic leaders: you nurture, inspire, and give
unconditionally and selflessly to our community. Our work together is the source of my greatest professional pride.

I want to assure all of you that my departure will in no way harm the Department. Yes, there will be a period of transition in the administration, but every measure will be put in place to ensure that the highest quality education continues to be delivered. Towards this mandate, I am working closely with the Office of the Dean and the Department's administration and full-time faculty. I have every confidence that there will be no disruptions to your academic environment.

I also want to assure you that I'm not abandoning you! I continue my commitment to the students in my class, I plan to fully participate in the senior year thesis review, and I also plan to host the Parsons Benefit and Fashion Show. Discussions are underway about how I can continue to be active with Parsons, the University, and the Department of Fashion Design. Furthermore, in my new role at Liz Claiborne, Inc.,
I will be actively and enthusiastically recruiting Parsons graduates.

Next Tuesday, February 6 at noon, I will hold an open meeting to respond to your questions and to any concerns that you may have. All of you are invited to attend.

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You Can Buy Me This

In case you missed the first installment...

This is a new feature which will allow me to advertise what I'd like people to buy me. So this way, if you're a close friend, family member, or boyfriend; and you are looking for ideas on what to get me for my birthday, our anniversary, or Valentine's Day; you can get it all right here. Ha. (Yes, I'm kidding and crazy...well not totally. I wouldn't be mad if someone got me the things I post here.) This also just gives me a chance to list my current fave hot, luxury items all in one place. :)

The new Juicy Couture terry robe...



This would look so cute when I just get out of the shower or with one of my favorite lacy little things underneath.

You can get it here.

Chart Chat

1. PRETTY RICKY "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL" (132,374 units sold)

2. THE SHINS "WINCING THE NIGHT AWAY" (117,991 units sold)

3. DAUGHTRY "DAUGHTRY" (80,147 units sold)

4. VARIOUS "2007 GRAMMY NOMINEES" (77,464 units sold)

5. JOHN MELLENCAMP "FREEDOM'S ROAD" (55,938 units sold)

6. DREAMGIRLS "SOUNDTRACK" (55,730 units sold)

7. AKON "KONVICTED" (50,419 units sold)

8. ROBIN THICKE "THE EVOLUTION OF ROBIN THICKE" (44,894 units sold)

9. JUMP IN! "SOUNDTRACK" (44,012 units sold)

10. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (39,089 units sold)


The (music) world is officially coming to an end if Pretty Ricky has a #1 album...and I'm not talking just the R&B charts either. Please people. I beg of you. BUY ALBUMS. If this were the golden days of Soundscan, 132K would NOT a #1 album make.

On the other hand, ROBIN THICKE HAS FINALLY BROKEN THE TOP 10 (WHERE HE BELONGS I MIGHT ADD). I've been personally street-teaming this album since it was released so I can't say enough about it. THIS should be #1 instead of Pretty Ricky.

Chesty Charlie

Lavender Oil May Spur Breasts in Boys

3 Cases of Gynecomastia Reported in Boys Using Products With Lavender or Tea Tree Oils
By Miranda Hitti

WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Jan. 31, 2007 -- Repeated use of products containing lavender oil or tea tree oil may spur breast growth in prepubertal boys, experts report in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The effects fade when boys stop using the products, note the researchers.

Read the rest of the article here.

MISS TLC SAYS: Look, lavender is my favorite scent. I love aromatherapy massages (ESPECIALLY at The Spa at The Borgata in Atlantic City) and I always choose lavender as my aroma choice. But...

(1) I'm a girl.

(2) I'm a girl.

and

(3) I guess I wouldn't be able to tell if this was true or not anyway because I already have breasts.

I mean really. Products with lavender oil??? What "boys" (not even men) are using products with lavender oil?!!!?!?!?

Anyway, if you are a boy who happens to love the scent of lavender, burn a candle or something. Don't slather it on your body...unless you want breasts. I have nothing else to say.

PS - Speaking of men with breasts, if you love gambling as much as I do, you should read the book "The Man With The 100,000 Breasts: And Other Gambling Stories" by Michael Konik.

A Joke From Conan O' Brian's Monologue - 2/1/07

"Lindsay Lohan has been telling friends that all she thinks about in rehab is McDonald's and sex...

...upon hearing this, The Hamburglar burst into Lindsay's room and shouted 'Eat Me'."

Rapid Fire

This was seriously THE most blown out of proportion thing I've heard in years. I honestly thought I was dreaming it when the story was broadcast on this morning's new.

What have I tried to tell you people time and time again? Conserve, conserve, conserve. Global warming is our fault. You can read all about it here.

Oh, this is just sad. You can read all about it here.

Concert Alert

The Roots will be performing at my favorite venue (Nokia Theater Times Square for those who are clueless) next month. The big news however (to me at least) is that Lupe Fiasco is opening.



(If you don't know about Lupe and his "Food & Liquor" album, you're being silly and you need to go cop that now. Go ahead, I'll wait.)

Ok, so here are the details.



The Roots (with special guest Lupe Fiasco)
Nokia Theater Times Square
March 11th & 12th
Tix go on sale on Friday, February 3rd @ Noon here.

This Made Me Cry Too Paula

Click here to watch.

Save Your Money (Maybe I Should Start Doing That)

Save $10 on select Valentine's flowers and gifts during 1-800-Flowers weekend sale! Offer ends this Sunday, February 4th.

The promotion code to use at checkout is FLVDY10.

(And for those of you who want to give me the "Valentine's Day is stupid, it's just a consumer-based holiday" bullshit, save it. Yes, it is basically just a made up holiday. Yes, you should care about the special people in your life everyday and not just on February 14th. But it can still be cute and fun and an excuse for dressing extra sexy for your baby. Plus, it means a little something to some people...like me. I love flowers so it's always nice to receive a surprise delivery. :))

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Bluefly's Biggest Sale Of The Season - New Markdowns

2/01 thru 2/06

Semi-Annual Bluesale -- additional markdowns just taken & new styles just added! Now up to 75% off designer handbags, shoes, sweaters & more. New customers get an additional 10% off. Just enter code AFF10 at checkout.

A Rejected Super Bowl Commercial

GoDaddy.com loves to make controversial commercials that they just KNOW will be rejected. Why? Because it's fun. OH! And because everyone will just watch it on the internet anyway.

Watch this year's rejected commercial here.