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Johnny Carson, Charlie
Chaplin, John Belushi, Jack Benny … It used to be that comedy was a
man's world, but before long funny women began bursting onto
the scene, the stage and the screen. With ground broken by ladies
like Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Phyllis Diller, stand-up
lineups are as… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Actress and comedienne Joan
Rivers is one of those people you either love or hate. Sure her
face has undergone some dramatic transformations over the years,
but Rivers' feisty attitude, sharp wit, and brutal honesty are
just a few reasons why we at Shine are fascinated by her. Joan has
a brand… Read More »
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Maybe I need to get off my feminist high horse, but I think Joan Rivers' new book, "Men Are Stupid … And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman's Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery," is offensive to women and men. Let me explain:
1. The title: "Men Are Stupid"? Well sure, some are. But plenty others are smart and will give a small-chested woman a second glance (right?).
2. I'm expected to take advice from Joan Rivers?! The woman looks like a mix of an inflatable doll and an alien life form (sadly she's not the only celeb with this cross-breed look). Sure, she knows a lot about plastic surgery procedures -- since she's had, um, all of them -- but I'd rather take advice from a qualified doctor like this one.
3. It's sad when a woman's value is entirely based on how "perfect" she looks. Sure a new lipstick (find a great one here) or mascara (check out this top volumizing formula) can give you a boost, but that's a small aspect of our self-esteem -- or so I thought.
Am I over-reacting? Will you read Joan Rivers' book? Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (71) | Blog
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It's official: Howard Stern
got married to longtime girlfriend Beth Ostrosky last night.
The A-list private event took place at New York's famed Le Cirque
restaurant. Either my invitation got lost in the mail or Le
Cirque never forgave me for the whole silverware-stealing...
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