OMFG: Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin to Appear on ‘Gossip Girl’!
If she doesn't play a triple-threat (model, actress, pommel-horse champ) who fights with Blair and Serena for a spot at Yale, we'll be outraged.
Posted 09/09/08 in The Cut
Olympic Fashion Stars
Dara Torres Makes Runway Debut at Charles Nolan Show
She modeled a swimsuit while toting her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter down the catwalk and a black wrap evening dress.
Posted 09/03/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Debbie Phelps Signs With Chico’s
Phelps will earn in the low six figures for appearing in Chico's catalogues and wearing Chico's for public appearances.
Posted 09/03/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Nastia Liukin to Sit Front Row at Fashion Week, Design Clothes
Maria Sharapova invited her to Peter Som, and she's attending Isaac Mizrahi and Cole Haan.
Posted 09/03/08 in The Cut
Cult of Personality
Michael Phelps Explains His Style and Beauty Routine
He's a jeans-and-T-shirt kind of guy, and he uses Kiehl's lotion to combat harsh chlorine.
Posted 08/29/08 in Daily Intel
The Sports Section
Nastia Liukin to Get Book Deal
No word on whether Shawn Johnson will do a more endearing, but slightly less polished, follow-up.
Posted 08/28/08 in Daily Intel
Gossipmonger
Governor Paterson Is Working His Tuchus Off in Denver
Cindy Adams reports that the lovable gov has been hauling butt around the Democratic National Convention. Plus, gossip about Chace Crawford (of course), Naomi Campbell, and Janice Dickinson.
Posted 08/26/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Michael Phelps’s Mom in Talks to Collaborate With Chico’s
And all she had to do was wear a bunch of Chico's in Beijing of her own accord.
Posted 08/25/08 in Daily Intel
Company Town
Washington ‘Post’ to Other Papers: Don’t Ditch D.C.!
An axed Maine political reporter writes to tell how local papers that close their Washington bureaus are hurting the cause of democracy. Plus, the latest in finance, law, media, and real-estate news.
Closing Ceremony Takes the Bloom Off Zhang Yimou, Jimmy Page
The closing Ceremony included little that we couldn't have thought up if someone gave us millions of dollars, thousands of people, and terrible taste.
Posted 08/25/08 in Vulture
The Industry
Nastia Liukin and Mario Cantone to Star in Worst Movie Ever
Plus: Michael Keaton will play a Ken doll in 'Toy Story 3.'
Posted 08/22/08 in The Cut
Beauty Marks
Bronze Medalists Receive Free Bronzer; Get Wait-listed for Black Lip Gloss
Also, CVS is opening a makeup shop, Burberry's $26 deodorant is on the way, and anti-age perfume is out.
Posted 08/22/08 in Daily Intel
Gossipmonger
Finished With Record-Breaking, Michael Phelps Commences Heartbreaking
The eight-time Olympic-gold winner supposedly made out with the hottest Australian athlete, Stephanie Rice. Plus, gossip on Axl Rose and Paul McCartney in our daily roundup.
Posted 08/22/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
The State of America’s Sweet Tooth Is Strong; FDA Okays Vegetable Irradiation
The Chinese warm up to the Snickers bar, the taste of calcium, and more in our daily news roundup.
How Awesome Will Zhang Yimou’s Olympic Closing Ceremony Be?
We're definitely watching Sunday night. (Or on the Internet Sunday morning, when they actually happen.)
Posted 08/21/08 in Daily Intel
The Sports Section
Olympic Committee Questions Ages of Infant Chinese Gymnasts
The gold-medal-winning girls from the host country certainly didn’t LOOK like they were old enough to be competing, and now there’s mounting Internet evidence that the wee things weren’t 16 after all. Now, can it be proven before China censors it all away?
Posted 08/21/08 in Daily Intel
The Sports Section
Mark Spitz Still Kinda Sour Grapes Over Michael Phelps’s Olympic Gold Record
The former Olympic swimmer with the most golds claims he could have tied Phelps in competition.
Posted 08/21/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Food Prices to Rise Through 2009; Grill Exotic Meats at Home
Hydrox cookies go on sale today, Wylie Dufresne's bagel-flavored ice cream, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Posted 08/20/08 in The Cut
Dress Code
Women’s Table-Tennis Players Urged to Wear Short Skirts, Tighter Shirts
The International Table Tennis Association thinks it will drum up interest in the sport.
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