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Nov 19 2012 06:37 PM ET

Style: 19 extreme celebrity hair makeovers -- PHOTOS

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Bold, short looks are taking Hollywood by storm. Charlize Theron is a rocking a new ‘do, following in the footsteps of Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway, Katie Holmes, and more. Check out some of the best and worst new styles of the season (and a few looks back on short cuts that made a splash in seasons past)!

Charlize Theron

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Charlize shaved her head for the upcoming Mad Max, but this is the first time we’ve seen her pared down locks — a far cry from her usual golden tresses.

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Oct 17 2012 12:01 PM ET

Weird Idea Jeans: Glenn Beck protests 'socialist' Levi's by selling 'all-American' dungarees

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Not sure what to give your crazy uncle this holiday season? Fret no more: Fearless patriot Glenn Beck has come to your rescue. While James Van Der Beek’s BJ-emblazoned “Beek Jeans” were a joke, Beck’s own denim line is very real — and every pair of pants comes imbued with its maker’s signature arch-conservative message.

As Time explains, Beck was inspired after seeing a Levi’s ad that coupled images of young protesters with a voiceover culled from a Charles Bukowski poem. He excoriated the denim company on his radio show in late September, saying that it was promoting a “European socialist” message — “Just for what? Because you just want to sell, because you want the controversy? I don’t think so. You believe it. You say you want your jeans to be the uniform of progress.”

Beck vowed never again to give a “dime” to Levi’s, a company founded by the American immigrant who invented blue jeans — and this week began selling his own patriotic jeans, which are made in North Carolina and Kentucky.  READ FULL STORY »

Oct 9 2012 05:56 PM ET

Neiman Marcus holiday 'fantasy gifts' are expensive and ridiculous

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You get a multi-million dollar gift! And you get a multi-million dollar gift!

Neiman Marcus wants you to buy a crazy expensive present for just about everyone. The company has just released their annual holiday catalog, which is known for featuring outrageous “fantasy gifts” every year.

Some examples from this year: A walk-on role in Broadway’s Annie: The Musical for $30,000, a hen house inspired by France’s Versailles palace for $100,000, and — most expensive of all  — a pair of “his and hers” timepieces for just over $1 million from Van Cleef & Arpels. According to the AP, the watches depict a tale of lost love on the faces and come complete with a trip to romantic Paris and Geneva. READ FULL STORY »

Oct 3 2012 04:45 PM ET

Now James Franco is directing shoe commercials -- er, 'short films'

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You say “potato,” and James Franco says “potahto,” because he’s fancy like that. (Side note: Has anyone ever seriously pronounced the word that way, even in Britain?) You say “actor,” and James Franco says “multihyphenate performance artist with minors in degree collection and Huffington Postery.” You say “shoe commercial,” and, evidently, Franco says “short film” — even though the following clip is totally an ad for Stuart Weitzman booties.

The AP reports that Franco has directed “four vignettes” for the high-end footwear magnate, each of which will debut on the brand’s Facebook page. The videos track model Petra Nemcova as she struts around in Weitzman heels, taking long strides and never allowing herself to smile. (After all, they’re not selling toothpaste.) Though the full “film” won’t be available until Oct. 26, the first installment has already hit YouTube:

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Sep 14 2012 11:44 AM ET

Lady Gaga's perfume ad is just as weird as you'd expect -- VIDEO

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Only Lady Gaga could get away with releasing a 30-second “trailer” for an advertisement… followed, one month later, by the full ad, which clocks in at an astonishing five minutes and 30 seconds. That’s 22 seconds longer than her “Bad Romance” video, though not nearly as lengthy as her epic “Telephone” mini-movie.

Anyway: The commercial — er, short film — starts with a title card that simply reads “WARNING” in bright red letters. After that, screaming and Phantom of the Opera-style organ chords lead us into a shot of a giant, golden Gaga statue, which lays in repose before an army of mostly naked dudes.

After that, things sort of go off the rails.

But why read a description of Gaga’s latest foray into video when you could just watch the darn thing yourself? Have at it, little monsters:

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Aug 29 2012 07:07 PM ET

Disney characters model designer clothes for Barneys holiday campaign

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Your favorite Disney characters are swapping their classic clothes for designer duds. Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Snow White, Cruella de Vil, and Princess Tiana will model high fashion threads for Barneys New York’s upcoming holiday campaign. They will strut their stuff as supermodels for a 3-D short film featured in the store’s window displays as part of an extravagant light show. Take that, Lady Gaga!
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Aug 27 2012 05:50 PM ET

'Downton Abbey' meets 'The Full Monty'?

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Hang on to your suspenders, Masterpiece Theatre fans: this week on Downton Abbey, the boys go commando.

That’s right, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, and the rest of the male leads weren’t allowed to wear underwear while filming a cricket match for the season’s final episode, the Sun reports.  This, of course, led to rampant foolishness, snickering, tomfoolery, and generally boorish behavior among the cast members.

According to David Robb, who plays Dr. Clarkson, the old-fashioned trousers they were given instead of boxers failed to adequately contain their, um, tea and crumpets: “You just flop and dangle all over the place,” he told the Sun.

Now that kind of dialogue just might liven the show up a bit.

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Aug 27 2012 01:45 PM ET

Style & Design: John Mayer's hair 'break-over,' Kim Kardashian's closet makeover and more

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Break-over: (breyk-oh-ver) n. A physical transformation (usually involving a dramatic haircut) inspired by the termination of a romantic relationship. Example: Following his split from Katy Perry, John Mayer got a break-over. [People]

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Aug 24 2012 07:19 PM ET

Johnny Wujek on 'ANTM: College Edition,' replacing Mr. Jay, working with Tyra and the advice he got from Katy Perry

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America’s Next Top Model returns tonight, and along with a crop of college-aged model hopefuls, we’ll meet Tyra Banks’ all-new inner circle. Fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone, blogger Bryanboy and model Rob Evans replace the deposed judges, while stylist Johnny Wujek — the man behind Katy Perry’s candy-coated stage outfits and over-the-top red carpet ensembles — takes on the role of photo shoot creative consultant.

Wujek talked to EW.com about preparing for his small screen debut (those model looks don’t hurt), working with Tyra, and why he has to beg the judges for spoilers.

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Aug 24 2012 01:59 PM ET

Style & Design: Katie Holmes' Fashion Week plans, the Andy Warhol action figure and more

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Katie Holmes and business partner Jeanne Yang will reportedly stage the first New York Fashion Week show for their Homes & Yang label inside “the tents” at Lincoln Center. [Stylewatch]

Jerry Nelson, one of Jim Henson’s team of original Mupeteers and the first person to perform as Mr. Snuffleupagus, has died. [Slashfilm]

Does my butt look big on the cover of this magazine? According to Fox News, the latest trend in Photoshop makes women appear “larger and curvier.” [Art Info]

Barbie, meet Andy. Andy, Barbie. A Japanese toy company is set to release two vinyl collectible Warhol dolls — complete with interchangeable hair and banana accessory — this fall. [High Snobiety]

See the “fantasy floorplans” of the Friends apartment, Robin’s Nest from Magnum P.I. and more fictional living spaces. [Collider]

Robert Pattinson’s electronic cigarette, Lauren Conrad’s Instagram pic with the Kia Motors hamster, and more examples of the sneakiest strategy in celebrity brand endorsements. [THR]

Here comes the…endorsement deal. My Fair Wedding star David Tutera’s new jewelry collection. [WWD]

(Reporting by Nakisha Williams)

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