Jezebel: Lisa

“Secretary’s Day” And Social Control

lisa — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:05:00 EDT

How does "culture" control us? In her book Talk of Love, Ann Swidler argues that culture has the power to shape our behavior even when we do not internalize the cultural narratives to which we are exposed. She uses Secretary's Day, or Administrative Professional's Day if you're being politically correct, as an example. More »

Twilight Director: Only Men Were Considered To Helm The Fighter

Irin Carmon — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:08:00 EST

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"I couldn't get an interview" to direct The Fighter "even though my last movie made $400 million," Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke said. "I was told it had to be directed by a man — am I crazy?" Is she? More »

Ivanka Trump Is Pregnant

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:45:00 EST

Today in Tweet Beat, Ivanka Trump shares her big news. Also, it's Friday, which means it's Turtle Time. More »

The Female Praying Mantis Was Framed!

Lisa Wade, Ph.D. — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:20:00 EST

Bug lovers will recall that the female praying mantis cannibalizes the head of her sexual partner upon mating. Turns out this may not entirely accurate. More »

Obamas To Appear On American Idol; Pamela Anderson Won't Appear In Baywatch

Megan Carpentier — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EDT

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Michelle Obama and Barack Obama taped a segment Wednesday for American Idol's "Idol Gives Back" episode Wednesday. They look almost this cute in a picture at the link. [Fox News]

L Is For Lisa, Whose Looks Are Deceiving

Anna North — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

The name Lisa conjures up visions of lip gloss and My Little Ponies, but Lisas aren't necessarily ditsy — even if they sometimes seem that way. More »

Jon Gosselin Tweets About Court Appearance

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EDT

Today in Tweet Beat, Jon Gosselin says the court divided his family, Yoko Ono loves Lady Gaga, and Rihanna tweets for the first time. More »

Chris Brown Sentenced; Jon Gosselin Wants Regular Job

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Chris Brown was sentenced today to 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor. The judge said she's aware of the rumors that he and Rihanna are in touch and won't tolerate a violation of the protective order.

Surrogate Gives Birth To Sarah Jessica Parker And Matthew Broderick's Twins

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:40:00 EDT

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's surrogate gave birth to their twin girls this morning in Ohio. Sarah Jessica and Matthew are at the hospital with the surrogate and released a statement saying:

4 Out Of 5 Real Housewives Of Atlanta Are Actually Broke

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

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Has Bravo pulled one over on us, passing these women off as Atlanta's "elite"? After the jump delve into the financial and legal messes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. More »

Lindsay Loan & Sam Ronson: Splitsville? Or Engaged?

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson: On the rocks??? Apparently LL loves to party and Sam is shuns the spotlight; plus Sam's a thoughtful person and isn't sure how she comes across in this "celebrity romance." Gah. [Daily Mail]
Wait a minute! Sam proposed?! While she and Lindsay were on vacay in Mexico! With a Cartier diamond ring! [ONTD]
Holy crap: John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston were seen kissing on Monday in California. They flew in to L.A. together on a private plane; hugged and kissed and then went their separate ways. Then again, the source is The National Enquirer. Hmm. [Perez Hilton]
Jen and Vince together again in a sequel to The Break-Up? This just seems false. [Daily Express]
Actor Guillaume Depardieu, son of French movie star Gerard Depardieu, died yesterday of complications from pneumonia. He was 37. [USA Today]
Maureen McCormick, aka Marcia Brady, is spilling all in her new memoir: depression, drug addiction, abortions, trading sex for drugs and engaging in full-on binges at the Playboy Mansion. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! [E!]