Archive for February, 2008

Magazine Covers You Won’t See at Walmart! 

It’s one of the most talked about lists in the magazine industry and Folio’s Dylan Stableford reveals the magazines taken off Walmart’s shelves on his Folio blog.  Click here and hopefully your mag didn’t make the list!

Attention Frat Boys:

Breaking Boob News:  Girls Gone Wild Magazine to Hit Newstands — Can’t get enough of your Girls Gone Wild videos?  A new bi-monthly with the same title will be launching April 15th according to Nat Ives at AdAge.  (Advertising Age)

Oh No! Janice Min is Gonna Be Really Pissed!

Not only does she have to deal with promoting her company’s sister publication, Rolling Stone, as we reported yesterday!  Today, People hits newsstands with a Britney cover of its own. 

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Either way, both covers are already DATED!   We all know Britney is back home so these issues both feel old.

My call for this week definitely goes to People Magazine.   The People picture of Britney is much stronger.   It looks like it was taken inside the hospital and is haunting.  Plus, strong insets for People!  Every girl loves to read and see exclusive wedding pics.    The Marie Osmond weight loss inset falls short because they do not show a before picture???  Big mistake!

  

Vanity Fair Says Yes to Hollywood Issue

But No to Oscar Party

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As the new issue of Vanity Fair hits newsstands, the bigger news is that EIC Graydon Carter cancelled this year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party, according to the New York Times. 

“A magazine like Vanity Fair is a group of writers and artists, and we are in solidarity with the writers and artists out there,” Mr. Carter said. “Whether the strike is over or not, there are a lot of bruised feelings. I don’t think it’s appropriate for a big magazine from the East to come in and pretend nothing happened.”

For the complete article in the New York Times, click here.

Why Mitt Romney Quit AND SAID WHAT HE SAID!

Time Magazine claimed recently that Mitt Romney “Looks Like a President” but that certainly wasn’t enough to make it to the finish line.   Romney drops out of the campaign and now we’re down to three frontrunners (1 Republican, 2 Democrats).   So why did he drop out?

In one of the most shocking statements made from a candidate leaving the race, Romney said, “Frankly, in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part of aiding the surrender to terror.” 

Is he for real?   He’s suggesting that if the Republicans don’t win, the Democratic contenders will throw up the white flag to terrorists.   No matter who you support, this is a ridiculous statement and a classless way to exit the race.

Lindsay Lohan's Bazaar Job Campaign!

Actually, It’s the Opposite of Bazaar.
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Lindsay is turning heads on covers left and right. And with no movie to promote or massive drama in her life, what’s the deal?

Well, she’s looking for one – a deal that is!

She tells the new issue of Bazaar, “You know, I don’t want to go out. The one thing that stops me?” she continues with a determined look. “What are they going to say if there’s a picture? Is it worth it? It’s not. Not right now. I need to work.”

Looks like La Lohan has got some bills to pay. And of course a girls gotta shop!

Cosmo – Rihanna Doesn't Look Happy on This Cover!

Plus:  The Special I HATE MEN Issue!

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If I’m Rihanna – I’d be pissed!

She gets the cover of Cosmo and what do they do?   They put the line “Your Va-jay-jay” on her close to her va-jay-jay!  Plus – she puts the rumors to rest.  What rumors?  Did I miss something?

Zoom top right and your teased with “Why Guys Cheat.”  Um, cuz they ain’t getting it at home???   Followed up by  “Sex he has Alone.”   So what’s happening, is your guy cheating or doing it solo?  Either way, Cosmo is here to the rescue!

P.S.  Cosmo has 5 things you should NEVER tell Your Guy to round out this “I hate men issue.”  Great advice – being non-communicative is always the answer.

Guys, if you’re girl is reading this issue of Cosmo – run for the exit FAST!

FBI in Pap Probe According to NY Post

 By KEITH J. KELLY

Keith Kelly’s Media Ink Column dives into the big talk of the town.   He says the feds are said to be “developing a photo kickback case.”   In Touch magazine is in the spotlight now that the FBI is reportedly contacting staffers as part of a tax evasion probe.   For the complete update on this controversy, click here.

CoverAwards on Portfolio!

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Thank you Jeff!.  And for those who want to check out Jeff’s column daily on the latest in the media industry, click here.  

Mark

I Want Brad & Angie's Sex Life!

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Damn – Brad’s still got it as Angie admits “I Got Pregnant the First Time We Tried.”  

And then of course, there’s the Jordan “WORLD Exclusive.”   What’s with using the word “WORLD.”   How about intergalactic or outer space or moon exclusive???  Just asking.  

Anyhow – Five boob jobs!  Is she kidding?  At what point do you say ENOUGH?   But credit to OK! for using this pic of Jordan covering her boobs (with what looks like a towel) staring at me quite seductively.

Note to Jordan:  Don’t be so hard on yourself!