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Celebritology Holiday Guide: Four Presents of the Apocalypse
If you're like me -- and I hope you're not -- you delight in giving perverse gifts. My long-suffering family has been victimized by years of Velvet Elvis paintings, blankets depicting hawks or unicorns, Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia and other assorted straight-to-the-basement items. My Christmas miracle is that I have not yet been disowned. As the final installment in this year's Celebritology Holiday Guide, I offer four celebrity-related presents that are just plain wrong and, therefore, sure to make you the hit of any holiday celebration. (Courtesy Charisma Brands, LLC) 1. Freakish Dolls Designed by Marie Osmond Remember Marie Osmond? Half of the toothy smiling wholesome Donnie & Marie show back in the '70s? Well, turns out this Mormon teen angel prototype is now a dollmaker and, in collectible doll circles, apparently well-respected. Surprise your loved ones with a $25 gift certificate or just go right for the jugular by...
By Liz | December 19, 2006; 10:43 AM ET | Comments (21)
Celebritology Holiday Guide: Stars By the Book
Have someone on your holiday gift list who won't sit still for "Access Hollywood" or the "E! True Hollywood Story" but is spellbound by "Inside the Actors Studio," hanging on James Lipton's every well-chosen bon mot? I know the type: the closet celebritologist -- scoffing at your Us Weekly subscription, while surprisingly well-versed in the latest starlet scandals. So sad. This holiday season indulge their "academic" interest in celebrity with one of the following books, sure to win approval from even the most tabloid-averse entertainment buff. (Courtesy Melcher Media) The Pop-Up Book of Celebrity Meltdowns By Heather Havrilesky, Bruce Foster and Mick Coulas From the Publisher: "...puts you front and center as ten of the most spectacular public crack-ups of our day unfold before your eyes... Open the page to trigger a wardrobe malfunction and watch as Janet Jackson bares all at the Super Bowl... Pull the tab and see...
By Liz | December 11, 2006; 10:43 AM ET | Comments (1)
Celebritology Holiday Guide: Memorabilia Mania
Let's face it: Fruit baskets and gift cards are just so overdone. Show your friends and family you really care this holiday season by giving a gift that speaks to their obsessions. Maybe you know someone with a "collection" or have an uncle who sets his watch to Graceland time or even know a certain Celebritologist who would so kill to own a shirt Tom Cruise wore in "Vanilla Sky"* -- surprise them with something they'll always um... cherish. A world of items once owned -- or touched, or chewed -- by celebrities is yours for the buying. Unfortunately, an egg-salad sandwich half-eaten by Britney Spears was snapped up by Internet casino GoldenPalace.com earlier this year. But, fear not, there is plenty left to round out your holiday gifting. Below, a quick survey of some of the more interesting one-of-a-kinds making holiday wish lists this year. Jessica Simpson's alleged gum....
By Liz | December 4, 2006; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (0)
Celebritology Holiday Guide: Celebrity Scents
J.Lo's Love at First Glow. (Photo by Liz Kelly for washingtonpost.com) You think she shines like a starlet, but this holiday season help her smell like one. But which one? So many choices, so little time. With only 28 shopping days till Christmas, the Celebritology Holiday Guide helps you navigate the odiferous world of celebrity fragrances. The Best Beyonce Knowles, True Star Gold What They Say: "Creates an aura of irresistible attraction, fully charged and electrifying." What We Say: The only thing fully charged will be your credit card after dropping the plastic on too many bottles of this scent. Still, it's subtlety makes it a standout in the celebrity scent realm. Pumpkin flower, raspberry, honey. Yes, please. Price: $45.99 (Wal-Mart, Target, Macy's) The Worst: Britney Spears, Fantasy What They Say: "A magic love potion of sweet temptation that leaves a tantalizing trail of embracing sensuality." What We Say:...
By Liz | November 27, 2006; 10:33 AM ET | Comments (12)
