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Pop culture

Guns, roses and gay rights

In a new video, Slash and wife Perla Hudson speak up for same-sex marriage.

By Judy Berman November 18, 2008

Replacing Poehler

With the election over and their star cast member out of the picture, "SNL" hires two new female players.

By Judy Berman November 15, 2008

Victoria's secret: Formaldehyde?

A woman files a lawsuit claiming her bras made her break out in hives.

By Tracy Clark-Flory November 12, 2008

Impound and destroy

Barbie manufacturer Mattel gets extreme in its quest to ban Bratz dolls for copyright infringement.

By Judy Berman November 11, 2008

National Men Make Dinner Day

Today's bogus holiday brought to you by the 1960s!

By Sarah Hepola November 6, 2008

For the love of Condi

In a new "musical docu-tragi-comedy," the guy who played Buzz in "Home Alone" attempts to woo our secretary of state.

By Judy Berman October 31, 2008

"I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan"

Children of the '70s and '80s, these flashbacks are dedicated to you: Enjoli perfume and Jean Nate bath splash. Oh, the horror, the horror.

By Sarah Hepola October 30, 2008

Hockey moms for Obama

A new video spoof adds a twist to an "Evita" classic: "Don't speak for me, Sarah Palin; the truth is I do not like you."

By Abby Margulies October 29, 2008

"Let's face it. Women looooove abortions"

On "The Daily Show," Samantha Bee manhandles McCain's infamous women's "health" air quotes.

By Lynn Harris October 29, 2008

Cindy McCain: "Just like any other female human"

The Onion offers a bizarre and hilarious spoof on the potential first lady: "She loves her kids with both her hearts."

By Sarah Hepola October 27, 2008

Your daily (Michelle) Obama

As the media obsesses over Sarah Palin's wardrobe, a July "Access Hollywood" interview about the Obama family's thrifty fashion choices resurfaces.

By Judy Berman October 24, 2008

Tim Gunn: "Just vote no!"

In a new ad, the "Project Runway" fashion guru denounces California's Proposition 8.

By Judy Berman October 23, 2008

Putting out for Barack

A new poster claims, "Girls say yes to boys who say Obama."

By Judy Berman October 23, 2008

Barely Legal Castle

Hasbro's latest for li'l virgins.

By Lynn Harris October 22, 2008

Video of the day

The literal version of Tears for Fears' "Head Over Heels" video.

By Kate Harding October 17, 2008

Reasons Amy Poehler rocks No. 678

As if she doesn't already bring us enough happiness ...

By Rebecca Traister October 17, 2008

"If she'd been a man, would you have selected him?"

David Letterman grills John McCain on his choice of Sarah Palin. Awesome.

By Kate Harding October 17, 2008

Hillary Duff doesn't think you're totally gay

In a new PSA, the pop tart schools a few teen girls on the poison of that ubiquitous slang, "It's so gay."

By Sarah Hepola October 11, 2008

Your daily Palin

Madonna plays pundit, Paris praises the candidate's "hot bod" and a new blowup doll surprises exactly no one.

By Judy Berman October 9, 2008

Goofus and Gallant

Elle's Women in Hollywood event pays tribute to successful businesswomen -- and baby-addled new mommies!

By Kate Harding October 9, 2008

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