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Posted at 10:53 PM ET, 09/01/2012

As Paul Ryan takes the stage, a look at past VP speeches

By Tomi Obaro

As Paul Ryan prepares to take the stage, comparisons to convention speeches of yore are inevitable.

By Tomi Obaro | 10:53 PM ET, 09/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: politics

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Ann Romney channels former first ladies in Oscar de la Renta

By Katherine Boyle

Romney channeled previous Republican political wives in Oscar de la Renta.

By Katherine Boyle | 01:22 PM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: fashion

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Bic “lady” pens unleash Amazon snarkfest

By Maura Judkis

The pink pens labeled “for women” have inspired some of the funniest fake Amazon reviews the site has ever seen.

By Maura Judkis | 01:16 PM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 08/23/2012

‘Gangnam Style’s’ invisible horse dance craze: Giddyup

By Maura Judkis

A Korean pop song and its silly equestrian-inspired dance moves are taking over.

By Maura Judkis | 12:15 PM ET, 08/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dance, music

Posted at 04:02 PM ET, 08/22/2012

‘Hot Cheetos and Takis’: How rap teaches kids to write

By Maura Judkis

The music video featuring pint-sized rappers has gone viral and got a great review in Rolling Stone.

By Maura Judkis | 04:02 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 08/21/2012

Normalize app removes faux-retro filter fakery from iPhone snapshots

By Maura Judkis

A new app is part of the backlash against vintage-inspired iPhone photos.

By Maura Judkis | 12:00 PM ET, 08/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: culture

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 08/20/2012

Phyllis Diller on love, beauty and the male ego

By Maura Judkis

The trailblazing female comedian shares her relationship advice in this 1980 story.

By Maura Judkis | 04:54 PM ET, 08/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 08/20/2012

Nickelback’s ‘Trying Not to Love You’: Trying not to wince

By Maura Judkis

Jason Alexander stars in a video from the often-mocked band.

By Maura Judkis | 03:40 PM ET, 08/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 08/19/2012

One Teen Story launches new magazine

By Ron Charles

The new one-story-per-issue publication is the younger sibling of One Story magazine.

By Ron Charles | 11:43 AM ET, 08/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Miss World Pageant: What in the world is it?

By Maura Judkis

The pageant doesn’t get the publicity of the Miss Universe competition — but it’s taken a little more seriously.

By Maura Judkis | 04:58 PM ET, 08/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: culture

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Paul Ryan incurs the rage of Rage Against the Machine

By Maura Judkis

Guitarist Tom Morello blasted the contestant for saying he liked their controversial music.

By Maura Judkis | 01:00 PM ET, 08/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Seen “Rich Kids of Instagram”? About that gold-plated AK-47. . .

By Annie Gowen

Demystifying the Porches, Champagne and gold-plated AK-47.

By Annie Gowen | 12:43 PM ET, 08/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 08/17/2012

Northern Va. writers win Bulwer-Lytton bad writing contest

By Maura Judkis

Two local writers get a prize for their purple prose.

By Maura Judkis | 09:14 AM ET, 08/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Helen Gurley Brown’s influence: All the single ladies

By Maura Judkis

Many of our favorite female characters “owe” their storylines to Helen Gurley Brown.

By Maura Judkis | 01:46 PM ET, 08/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Taylor Swift, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’: It’s trending, but is it good?

By David Malitz

The pop-country princess returns with a familiar refrain.

By David Malitz | 11:38 AM ET, 08/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Helen Gurley Brown: ‘To be desired sexually ... is about the best thing there is’

By Maura Judkis

Retirement was never in the cards for Helen Gurley Brown — and neither was a loss of libido.

By Maura Judkis | 06:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: culture

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Hey Girl: Paul Ryan Gosling is back

By Maura Judkis

The sensitive actor’s meme gets a conservative twist.

By Maura Judkis | 04:40 PM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: culture

Posted at 09:06 AM ET, 08/11/2012

Language that lifts and separates

By Ron Charles

What do pandas and otters have to do with women’s breasts?

By Ron Charles | 09:06 AM ET, 08/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: books

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 08/10/2012

London Olympics Closing Ceremonies: Spice Girls, Pet Shop Boys and more

By Maura Judkis

Spice Girls, Pet Shop Boys and more

By Maura Judkis | 02:16 PM ET, 08/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 08/10/2012

Usain Bolt’s ‘lightning’ pose takes over Twitter

By Cara Kelly

In honor of the sprinter’s repeat victory, everyone seems to be striking his signature stance.

By Cara Kelly | 01:39 PM ET, 08/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 08/10/2012

The D.C. area’s bestsellers

By Timothy R. Smith

What Washington has been reading

By Timothy R. Smith | 12:38 PM ET, 08/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Anna Piaggi dies: Fashion world mourns eccentric muse

By Maura Judkis

The outlandishly-dressed Piaggi was a fixture at fashion events.

By Maura Judkis | 03:52 PM ET, 08/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: fashion

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 08/07/2012

Synchronized swimming: The Olympics’ most glamorous sport

By Maura Judkis

How do they keep their hair and makeup so perfect in the water?

By Maura Judkis | 11:56 AM ET, 08/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 08/06/2012

NASA’s ‘Mohawk Guy’: 5 reasons the Internet is obsessed with him

By Maura Judkis

Bobak Ferdowsi’s creative hairstyle has brought even more attention to the Curiosity mission to Mars.

By Maura Judkis | 04:45 PM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 08/06/2012

The D.C.-area’s bestsellers

By Timothy R. Smith

What Washington's been reading

By Timothy R. Smith | 10:10 AM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 08/04/2012

Has Twitter made book reviewers too nice?

By Ron Charles

If we’re all busy “liking” each other, can we really critique each other?

By Ron Charles | 10:42 AM ET, 08/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: books

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 08/01/2012

Two Americans to compete for YouTube festival prize at Venice Film Festival

By Ann Hornaday

Two Americans were among the lucky filmmakers that will vie for a top prize in the 2012 Venice Film festival.

By Ann Hornaday | 08:50 AM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Arts Post | Tags: film

Posted at 12:35 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Kennedy Center Announces Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert Lineup

By Joe Heim

Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, John Mellencamp, Donovan and Judy Collins are among the artists who will pay tribute to the Oklahoma-born folksinger.

By Joe Heim | 12:35 PM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion

By Maura Judkis

The rapper changed his name after a spiritual awakening.

By Maura Judkis | 11:48 AM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music

The Style Blog: September, 2012