Europe Smells Like Sex and Other Weekend Update Revelations from Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington graced the Weekend Update desk with her sardonic presence last night, and talked about how badass Hillary Clinton's Benghazi testimony was this week. In extolling Hillary's many public speaking virtues, the Huffmeister also made an astute observation about the Senate: with all the back-slapping…
Celebs Don Long Sleeves and Pantyhose for Glamour's Women of the Year Awards
Last night in New York, Glamour magazine held its 22nd annual Women of the Year Awards — a fancy schmancy party, where ladies making big moves mixed and mingled. 20-year-old Selena Gomez is on the cover of the December issue, which honors the women of the year. Fun fact: All of the ladies were photographed for the…
Paul Ryan Seems a Lot Like the Boy-Next-Door Killer in a Lifetime Movie
Arianna Huffington came to the Weekend Update to critique Martha Raddatz's debate moderation, elucidate the mysteries of the vagina, and talk about Joe Biden's more feminine qualities . She also made some choice observations about Paul Ryan, whom she described as the handsome, moneyed golden boy that impresses parents…
Arianna Huffington On Female Friendships And Botoxing Your Feet
Arianna Huffington discusses the importance of having a "fearlessness tribe" of female friends — and becoming a "passionate missionary" who encourages women to choose flats over painful high heels, as they may increase your chances of getting mugged:
Ballad Of The Female "Self Promoter"
There's a part in Tiny Furniture where one confused young daughter of success tells another, "Our moms are assholes. [They're] too successful not to be." I thought of that while reading a recent profile of new New York City schools chancellor Cathie Black, who until recently was the chairwoman of Hearst magazines. …
Arianna Huffington Is Joe Lieberman's "Sweetheart"
"On Morning Joe today, Joe Lieberman called me "sweetheart" ... do you really think he meant it??" tweeted Arianna Huffington this morning. Lighthearted, affectionate banter, perhaps? Not quite.
Nora Ephron Makes Divorce Warm And Fuzzy
The Huffington Post's new Divorce channel — helmed by Nora Ephron — paints a bright and shiny view of the end of marriage.
Arianna Huffington Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving
It doesn't matter that there have already been 800 profiles of and interviews with Arianna Huffington. New ones are still endlessly entertaining.
Madonna's Fashions For Girls With "A Sense Of Humor"; Tom Ford Hires From McQueen Team
- Madonna says Lourdes inspired her line. [E!]
- Arianna Huffington also takes cues from her progeny. "I remember once I was leaving the house, and my daughter [said over] the intercom, ‘Fashion emergency, do not let her leave the house.'" [Style.com]
Weekly Standard Discovers HuffPo's Nip-Slip Sexism
Conservative columnist Mary Katharine Ham is disgusted by The Huffington Post's page-view strategy: "Somehow it's hard to take HuffPo's rant about Neanderthal Stupak-amendment supporters seriously when it's right next to Rihanna's exposed nipple and some D-lister's leaked sex tape." True.
Does The Huffington Post Use Sexism To Drive Liberal Page Views?
The Sexist blogger Amanda Hess says, "Yes." And we're a little hard-pressed to disagree.
HuffPo Plays Cupid!
"Throughout the ages, there's been one question that's consistently stumped the wisest of gurus and prophets — and at times even Oprah. Love or lust?" asks Cosmopo - oh, wait, it's The HuffPo!
Arianna Huffington: Blogging Is Like STDs, But More Fun
Huffington Post ringleader Arianna Huffington was on the Daily Show last night promoting the book on blogging — The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging — that she made her editorial staff write. As Gawker noted, she called for more writers to blog the economic crisis for HuffPo (though she leaves out the part…

