Magalag review

PEOPLE 10/10/11 Jackie Kennedy

* This issue promotes Rosie O'Donnell's new show. Really?? Another talk show? Another Rosie show???? I find this woman to be so annoying therefore I will not be watching. I wonder if she will be successful. Her first show was. She wasn't successful on The View. I wonder what her personality will be like- saccharine Queen of Nice or nutty Princess of Politics? Guess I'll never know.

*Naomi Watts appears in an ad for Pantene, stating, "I am blown away by the research and science that goes into making Pantene." Really, Naomi?? It's soap. Yes, I realize there is chemistry involved, but...it's soap.

*This issue reviews the release of a deluxe anniversary edition of Nevermind, Nirvana's groundbreaking album (it gets 4 stars.) I remember listening to the CD in the car with John, driving around Richland Washington, and thinking, "Wow, this is really good." I remember seeing the video for SLTS the first time and again thinking, WOW!!". I am glad that the album is being celebrated on its 20 year anniversary. It is an icon, a legend, a masterpiece, a part of history. My fave song on it is Lithium, BTW.

*Tyradvertising rex rears his head again. More vitamin choices, kids: Centrum Pronutrients Omega 3, Probiotic, and Fruit and Veggie. These are SUPPLEMENTS to your regular vitamins. How about some tuna, yogurt, and carrots instead??? Tryanny of choice. Remember.

*People has a heroes among us segment and this week's focuses on a judge who created a school for troubled and in-trouble inner city teens from St. Louis. Judge Jimmie Edwards has inspired kids who have stabbed others with ice picks while wearing saggy pants to become better people through discipline, exercise, respect, and support. People like Judge Edwards inspire me.

* Yeah, Fitflops now come in boot style. Boo.

*This is not a PC thing to say, but ENOUGH WITH BREAST CANCER PRODUCTS!!!!!! Swiffer?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I don't need a pink mop!!!

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PEOPLE 10/17/11 Amanda Knox

*A reader writes to the MailBag to comment on an article about Dyan Cannon. She states that she (Cannon) "certainly doesn't look 72 years old!" A hint, Bridget from Columbia, MO- plastic surgery.

*StarTracks has pix from Gene Simmons' wedding to Shannon Tweed. A few comments: 1. What is up with his hair? 2. Does she really think a ring and a piece of paper are going to keep this lifetime playboy faithful? 3. Was this all for their show? 4. Why wasn't Ace at the wedding?

*Remember when Mnms came in only the regular colors and green and red for Christmas? Then came pink and white for Valentine's and red/white/blue for July 4th? Now there are Fall Colors. Arrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh.

*I didn't follow the Amanda Knox case very closely but I was happy for her when she was acquitted and released. I just finished a book about the West Memphis Three and Amanda's case was similar regarding DNA evidence (or lack thereof) and circumstantial evidence. The Italian police needed someone to charge and Amanda was convenient. I hope she is able to restart her life in Seattle and finds recovery from her ordeal to be quick and easy.

*Demi and Ashton's article asks, "Will their marriage survive?". My answer: No.

*An update on Rosie's show lets us know that she had to get a new bra wardrobe because she previously did not wear bras. TMI, Rosie. TMI. She says she is bringing sexy back. Let's leave that job to Justin Timberlake.
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PEOPLE 10/24/11 Steve Jobs

*A reader writes to the MailBag about a story on Kirstie Alley's 100# weight loss. She gives kudos to the star for shedding weight but begs to differ with Ms. Alley's claim that she is now a size 6. I have to agree with Nancy Grube from Florida: Hollywood's size 6 is far larger than a real world size 6.

*Chapstick has a Facebook page. The tagline for the ad is "Where Do Lost Chapsticks Go?" and suggest that we Be Heard on their FB page. Seriously.

*As a woman who has not become a mother yet at the age of 42, it warms my heart and gives me hope when I read the story about Kristin Davis adopting an adorable baby girl!! Congrats to her and her new addition.

*There is a new book out about a woman who crafts with cat hair. I have plenty to donate if she runs low on her supply.

*A bunch of Elizabeth Taylor's stuff will be auctioned at Christie's on December 13th. If I had the money, I would bid on her pretty yellow wedding dress (Burton wedding #1), her Louis V. luggage set, her antique posset pot ( a gift from MJ), and her Taj Mahal necklace.

*Joan and Melissa Rivers talk in this issue about why they love Halloween. I bet they save a lot of money on masks since they both already look like monsters. Oh Snap!!

Okay, until next time...