#21: Celebrity Ticket

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“Hi, I’m Chuck Palahniuk, here for the keynote address,”

It’s Not Scarlett Johansson’s Fault

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Scott Alden wonders why so many people think it’s Scarlett Johansson’s fault that her private, nude pictures were leaked.

Good Discussion: Tiger, Charlie, and Addiction

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Addiction-fueled success is like the parable of Icarus flying too close to the sun. You reach amazing heights—but you will fall, and when you do it’s quick.

Why Is Ashton Kutcher Hawking Tiny, Blinged-Out Handcuff Necklaces?

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Hint: It’s in really poor taste.

We Make the A**holes

Ben Roethlisberger

Roethlisberger, like every other egomaniac sports hero, can continue to do whatever the hell he wants—because he can. Because we let him.

Study of the Day: The Health Benefits of Celebrity Magazines

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Today’s prescription: two doses of OK! and a shot of Us Weekly. We’re kidding (sort of), but according to a new study at the University of Missouri, celebrity tabloids may have a notably positive impact on the way their readers approach health issues. “Based on the discussion of participants, we observed that it is possible [...]

Don't Stop (Spending) 'Til You Get Enough

Beat it: Michael Jackson’s stuff sells for record prices.