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Page Six Shows Classless Attempt At Witty Heading

Vera — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:12:00 -0400

THIS is the title Page Six used on a story about Travis Barker and his new fear of flying? I mean, it hasn't even been a week and the news outlet is already poking fun at the incident? I'm sorry. I know it's about attention grabbing headlines, but I think this is too much.

These men are forever scarred mentally and physically. And they are the lucky ones...

Calling NYC Moms With Children Older Than 3

Vera — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:31:00 -0400

Have a fashion forward kid? Savvy Mommy Victoria Pericon is looking for two kids between the ages of 4 and 12 to be in a fashion show segment on national television this Saturday morning.

If you live in the NYC area and can show up to the studio in Manhattan at 7AM, email her ASAP at Victoria@SavvyMommy.com

Bloggers! Martha Stewart Wants Your URL

Vera — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:41:00 -0400

Martha Stewart is looking to become part of the blogging community. She is running a "contest" right now asking for bloggers to submit a comment on her site with their URL.

The prize you ask? How about getting featured on her site! Click here to get started.

Invite: BagTrends Arm Candy Party

Vera — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:08:00 -0400

During Fashion Week, I ran into an old friend of mine who is throwing a bash in NYC. If you are a local, or happen to be in town this weekend, stop by Pamela's bash!

Hey gals, you know you're a VIP and BagTrends does too. That's why they want to see all of you at the BagTrends Arm Candy Party – part shopping, part spa, 100% bag-a-licious!

What: BagTrends Arm Candy PartyFall 2008
When: Sept 22 6-9pm
Where: Union Square Ballroom, 27 Union Square West, NYC
Why: The chance to feel like the VIP diva you know you are
Tickets: $10 for two tickets

From the tips of your nails to your shoulders, the BagTrends Arm Candy Party will pamper and please. Come for the shopping and stay for the complimentary hand and shoulder massages courtesy of Manhattan ’s fabulous Massage for Health and Fitness.

A select group of high-end, contemporary handbag lines which include Rebecca Minkoff, Ananas, Antoinette Lee and Vegan Queen will be selling their merchandise. Meet the designers, receive special discounts and enter for the chance to win handbags. Jewelry designer Ted Rossi will also be on hand to bedazzle your delicate wrists and fingers with fun baubles. AND, BagTreats Gift Bags await loaded with amazing discounts, makeup, books and more!

What more can a gal want?

Midnight Sun Leaks And Stephanie Meyer Is DONE

Vera — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:48:00 -0400

I've been quiet about my absolute obsession with the Twilight series because I've read all the books and there is nothing left for me to do but wait for the next one. The movie isn't even that interesting to me because I can already tell it doesn't follow the book on many important segments.

Stephanie Meyer has been working hard on making her next million while writing up drafts for Midnight Sun. But one of her copies have made it onto the internet and it is a rough one filled with grammatical mistakes and typos. And it is virally spreading.

People are talking. And in her eyes, its over. She doesn't want to write anymore. The book that has been keeping me going these last few weeks as I wait for its release is now on hold indefinitely.

She writes on her official blog:

I did not want my readers to experience Midnight Sun before it was completed, edited and published. I think it is important for everybody to understand that what happened was a huge violation of my rights as an author, not to mention me as a human being. As the author of the Twilight Saga, I control the copyright and it is up to the owner of the copyright to decide when the books should be made public; this is the same for musicians and filmmakers. Just because someone buys a book or movie or song, or gets a download off the Internet, doesn't mean that they own the right to reproduce and distribute it. Unfortunately, with the Internet, it is easy for people to obtain and share items that do not legally belong to them. No matter how this is done, it is still dishonest. This has been a very upsetting experience for me, but I hope it will at least leave my fans with a better understanding of copyright and the importance of artistic control.

So where does this leave Midnight Sun? My first feeling was that there was no way to continue. Writing isn't like math; in math, two plus two always equals four no matter what your mood is like. With writing, the way you feel changes everything. If I tried to write Midnight Sun now, in my current frame of mind, James would probably win and all the Cullens would die, which wouldn't dovetail too well with the original story. In any case, I feel too sad about what has happened to continue working on Midnight Sun, and so it is on hold indefinitely.

I'd rather my fans not read this version of Midnight Sun. It was only an incomplete draft; the writing is messy and flawed and full of mistakes. But how do I comment on this violation without driving more people to look for the illegal posting? It has taken me a while to decide how and if I could respond. But to end the confusion, I've decided to make the draft available here (at the end of this message on the Midnight Sun page). This way, my readers don't have to feel they have to make a sacrifice to stay honest. I hope this fragment gives you further insight into Edward's head and adds a new dimension to the Twilight story. That's what inspired me to write it in the first place.

There is more....

Who Has Phelps Phever?

Vera — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:17:00 -0400

Olympic Lovers! Can you believe what is going on with Michael Phelps? David from Pretty on the Outside sent me along this sketch he did rooting for Michael's 8th medal... the one that will make Olympic history. Here's to wishing!! Not that he needs it. Looks like he had no problem getting the last 7.

Emmy Rossum Blogs

Vera — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:50:00 -0400

Isn't this a great week for celebrity blogging? First we had Brooke Hogan, then Lindsay Lohan and now Emmy Rossum. Here is what the singer / actress had to say about her upcoming ventures.

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Hey guys!

I'm starting to work on the new album… still trying to find the perfect "sound." Someone really smart told me that you have to make records in order to find out what kinds of records you should be making. I think that they put it pretty well. It's a discovery process, kind of like an archaeological dig... the perfect sound is there somewhere and just has to be uncovered. I've been writing and recording with artists and producers in London, Copenhagen and Los Angeles in the past few weeks. I'm pretty psyched that I'm getting to write and collaborate with some of my favorite artists. So you can "see" what I've been doing, I'm posting 2 new pics of me in the studio. One is of me, goofing around, wearing sparkly antenae at Matt Hales' studio in London. He's a great guy and we have a lot of fun in the studio. I love Aqualung -- if you haven't heard "Strange and Beautiful", iTunes it immediately, it will make your day that much better. The black and white photo was taken here in LA in the studio last week.

I have also been working with Susan G Komen for the Cure and will have some exciting news about my specific involvement with them pretty soon. I'll also be able to play you a song I wrote for them, called "Why Oh Why".

It's a bit long, so click on the continue reading link to read the rest of the entry. Yes, that's her dog. Her name is Sugar. :)

Can We Talk About The Big Foot Conference?

Vera — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:43:00 -0400

It isn't dying down... the buzz about the body they found in the forest that they are claiming is/was Big Foot. I mean, is this for real? And if this IS for real, I will quote the National Enquirer over People until the end of time. :)

Who's next? Wolf Boy? The alien with three heads? Rosemary's baby? Elvis? I can't handle this!!!

Two Northern California men and two Georgians say they've got a body, a photo and DNA evidence pertaining to the elusive forest-dwelling man-ape — and that they'll reveal all at a press conference in Palo Alto, Calif., on Friday.

"I think you'll find that this is the real deal," Robert Barrows of Redwood City, Calif., told the Bay City News local wire service.

I'm joking... I think. I mean I KNOW it isn't real. But I'm just thinking about how life altering it would be if it was.

Thankfully, Boing Boing is claiming that the whole mess is a hoax concocted by two Georgian men who are known for this sort of thing. I say thankfully because they seem to be the only outfit reporting this.

But why then is this press conference still a go? And why Friday? Why is everything going to happen on Friday? Meanwhile, if you don't want to wait for the Britney Spears magazine interview, it's online here.

Click here to see the actual picture of "Big Foot". Did I just write that? LOL

Scarlett Johannson Can't Get Away From Sexy No Matter How Hard She Tries

Vera — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:11:00 -0400

I can guarantee that Scarlett Johansson is going to flip her lip when she sees this website and the way they are angling her. I mean, what is that lipstick mark all about?!

In order to promote her new movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, her team has put up the following site asking readers to enter to win a chance at a "threesome" with Scarlett.

Thanks Subs!

Burger King Does It Your Way... If That Means Bathing In A Sink At Work

Vera — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:23:00 -0400

A Burger King employee was filmed BATHING in a SINK at work!! Oh my goodness. How utterly disgusting. It's bad enough what they are serving us... does it have to come to this? I need to be excused for a moment. Click here to read the story.

Best quote from the article:

"My first thought was oh my god," said Greene County Health Commissioner, Mark McDonnell.