Obama’s Environmental Policy Shakes Up Cosmetics Executives; Axe Actually Attracts Women
Also there's a new smoky eye in town, and Valentino's launching a new fragrance.
Posted 01/08/09 in Daily Intel
The Human Cost
Obama Requests Stay of Execution for Rabbit-Ear Televisions
The Department of Commerce doesn't have enough cash to help you switch to digital.
Posted 01/08/09 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Obama’s ‘Candid’ Rescue-Package Speech Low on Specifics, High on Scripted Rhetoric
What happened to the part where he was going to explain how his plan actually works?
Posted 01/08/09 in Daily Intel
Gossipmonger
‘21’ Had to Go Ahead and Spill That Dubya’s Never Visited
You were almost in the clear, guys, but now he might show up. Also, Taylor Momsen, you are so not as famous as you think you are in Maryland. So declares the gossip roundup!
Posted 01/08/09 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Barack Obama Inspires Suit Line; Justin Timberlake Won’t Perform at Fashion Week
Also, Lanvin's CEO exits, and expect the men's collections to play it safe later this month.
Posted 01/07/09 in Daily Intel
Imagined Conversations
What Do Five Presidents Talk About Over Lunch?
Our exclusive transcript of the meeting between Obama, Clinton, Carter, and the Bushes.
Posted 01/07/09 in Daily Intel
Gossipmonger
Christie Brinkley Denying Son Simple Field Trip to Egypt
Just to spite her ex, Peter Cook! Plus, Nicole Richie may do the 'Gossip Girl' finale! Plot ideas? In the gossip roundup.
Posted 01/06/09 in Daily Intel
We Thought This Was a Joke, But It Wasn't
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Heeds the Call of Duty
As surgeon general, Gupta will soon be in charge of warning pregnant women of the dangers of smoking … and probably other things.
Posted 01/06/09 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
On CIA Pick, Obama Is So Far Outside the Box, He Can’t Even See the Box
If you thought Obama would pick a spook for the head of the CIA, well, you don't know Obama.
Posted 01/06/09 in Grub Street
Mediavore
The Emerald Inn Gets a Stay of Execution; Market Diner Is Modernized
Plus: Lam Zhou goes bilingual, and the maple-syrup smell returns, all in our morning news roundup.
Posted 01/05/09 in Daily Intel
Media Deathwatch
The Media Climate Gets Hotter and Hauter
More bad signs of the times, and more publications that are pretending times are better than they really are.
Posted 01/05/09 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Obama’s Tax Cuts: The Early Word
What are people saying about the big cuts included in Obama's stimulus plan?
Posted 01/05/09 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Bill Richardson Withdraws As Commerce Secretary
He was worried that a lingering investigation in New Mexico would hinder his confirmation.
Posted 12/31/08 in Daily Intel
Obama Transition
Before Obamas Even Take Power, Malia and Sasha Calling the Shots
They're moving the family to Washington already.
Posted 12/30/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
‘Magic Negro’ Track Destroys Boosts Chip Saltsman
The RNC either has a better or worse sense of humor than we thought.
Posted 12/29/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Awesome
David Paterson Would Like $800 Billion, Please
The governor is asking for a bailout to save New York residents from having to drink poop water, among other things.
Posted 12/29/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Believe It or Not, Folks Up in Arms Over Republican’s ‘Barack the Magic Negro’ Song
Chip Saltsman apparently hasn't heard that minorities already distrust Republicans for some reason.
Posted 12/24/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Team Obama Did Nothing Wrong, Says Team Obama
Obama's much-anticipated internal investigation into his staff's contacts with Rod Blagojevich reaches unsurprising conclusions.
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