@50 Foot Queenie: I take it you've never been to New Zealand. Read more
Ryan, you will always be Young Hercules to this Kiwi. Read more
@HelenLovejoy(née_maude_flanders): As far as I can tell, she was not a fashion model prior to her well-known No.l.Ita ads. Although she did seek agency representation as a teenager. Read more
@stacyinbean: A million tabloid editors are now kicking themselves for failing to recognize an opportunity to use their patented "Burrito or Baby Bump?!" arrows. Read more
@onestrawplz: The L is running through to Myrtle, so 1st ave should be fine. And the A is running through most of its line (just not the Rockaways), so either the 123 or the ACE to the L should work. Things are generally better below ground than they are on the surface—I'd avoid cabs and buses. Read more
@the_deliverator: That was Mayor Lindsay, in the '60s. And he wasn't voted out, but his response to a snowstorm — particularly a perceived failure to plough the streets of Queens fast enough — was a huge scandal that almost ended his political career. Read more
@lalie (apologetic mess): I will step up to anecdotally defend Amtrak's on-time record. I've had always good experiences with Amtrak, last night excepted (and last night in Newark wasn't even *that* bad). I take it all the time because I don't drive. It certainly beats the Chinatown bus. My only real issue with Amtrak… Read more
@Rocket Queen: Not much has happened yet with the suit. Here's hoping it'll be a big story of 2010. Read more
@pissiechrissie: Jourdan gave birth in December of 2009, if I recall correctly, but did her first work for VS in the summer of 2010. Read more
@laurameyerblum: There are some discussion threads on young women and the IUD farther down: Read more
I don't have a question, but a thank you. Planned Parenthood tended my ladybusiness capably and kindly when I was uninsured. And thanks for the ParaGuard, too! Read more
@they call me ginger: Her creative involvement is something I know about because, well, in addition to what's been reported elsewhere, because...just 'cus, if you catch my drift. But in general? If anyone actually believes celebrities do any designing beyond mere contractual approve/disapprove and the occasional tweak… Read more
@they call me ginger: No, and you're right in that I'm assuming (for the purposes of this post) that Simpson's royalties are akin to those in the Deschanel/Madden contract. But the revenue structure of up-front fee plus a share of sales? That's bog standard for these agreements. And the broad terms of Simpson's… Read more
@they call me ginger: No, in fact she doesn't have any creative involvement beyond the typical celeb bare minimum. Jessica Simpson licensed her name to Camuto Group, which in turn has sub-licensed the "Jessica Simpson" brand to various other partners, like Jones Apparel Group (denim) &c. Her team has product approval… Read more
@heyitsalexp: This is fascinating. Thanks for your input. I'd love to read that book. Would you care to drop me a line? Jenna@jezebel.com Read more
@they call me ginger: I'm more worried by the total elision of the fact that it's not her brand. She licensed her name to a company; it's not "her" empire at all. Read more
@Jenna Sauers: Nm, updated. Thanks for the information. Read more