Maple Leaf Not Best Not Worst of 2011: Ryan Gosling I mean on paper for him it’s been a great year: three movies, several more to come, major acclaim, a new meme every week, the actor onto which every thinking woman can project all her mate ideals. On the contrary, I think I have Ryan Gosling fatigue. Oh but By Lainey • Dec 29, 2011 10:31 am
Friday Night Lights Best of 2011: Coach wins... and forgets I considered calling it “Best & Worst” but I’m not sure “worst” is the right word. And besides, to see Connie Britton’s face when Kyle Chandler forgot to thank you - it was the kind of eyeroll reserved for a family member, the kind of eyeroll Tami Taylor By Lainey • Dec 28, 2011 07:49 am
Book Review Best of 2011: Your Voice In My Head by Emma Forrest My favourite book of the year. Forrest is an awesomely gifted writer. It’s not just the story, but the way she tells it, the words that describe it, so that you can feel so acutely her joy and her sadness and her gratefulness for the person who helped her By Lainey • Dec 22, 2011 03:07 pm
Books Best of 2011: Your Voice In My Head by Emma Forrest My favourite book of the year. Forrest is an awesomely gifted writer. It’s not just the story, but the way she tells it, the words that describe it, so that you can feel so acutely her joy and her sadness and her gratefulness for the person who helped her By Lainey • Dec 22, 2011 03:03 pm
Harry Potter Best of 2011: Neville Got Hot The blooming of Neville, or, more accurately, should we say metamorphosis?, was a wonderful distraction from the sadness of The End. Neville got hot! And not just in pictures. In person, Neville was super, super cute. And wore his suit very, very well. I’ve not seen much from Matthew By Lainey • Dec 16, 2011 05:54 pm
Top Reads The Great Disappointment of 2011: Pippa Middleton Flashback to April 29, 2011… Pippa’s ass alighting at Westminster Abbey, perfectly packaged in that white Alexander McQueen. And all the happy intrigue of that day (even though it was bullsh-t) between her and Prince Harry. A new Gossip Star is introduced! And then… Oh My God, Pippa Middleton By Lainey • Dec 16, 2011 04:53 pm
Hook Ups Worst of 2011: Gross Rebounds Happened way too often this year: single women emerging after serious relationships only to rebound into the arms of gross dudes. Like, over and over and over again. Elizabeth Hurley & that vile Shane Warne - why are his lips always gooey? I admire those of you who tend to By Lainey • Dec 15, 2011 05:44 pm
Amazingness Best of 2011: Mrs Wahlberg’s bitchface One day, 40 years from now, when Jessi Cruickshank looks back at what will no doubt be an award-winning career, I still feel like this will make her highlight reel. Jessi is the LA correspondent for etalk, was the host of MTV’s The Aftershow, my colleague and friend. Jessi By Lainey • Dec 15, 2011 03:16 pm
Best and Worst of 2011 Best of 2011: Hot Harry cuddles the dog Hot Harry is so hot to me that sometimes, when he’s being extra hot, like over and above his standard hot, I let out a gross pervy groan. I am not proud of this. But it is true. And it’s what I just did when reviewing these photos By Lainey • Dec 14, 2011 06:27 pm
Best and Worst of 2011 Best of 2011: Tall Is Not Cute One of the articles that elicited the most response all year - Duana’s piece, inspired by Blake Lively, on how Tall Is Not Cute. We heard from A LOT of tall girls that week. An overwhelming majority fist pumping in agreement. If you missed it, I’ve reprinted it By Lainey • Dec 14, 2011 05:25 pm
Best and Worst of 2011 Worst of 2011: Melissa Leo’s Oscar ads I interviewed Melissa Leo like 2 hours after she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscar. She was really, really lovely. We were at Sundance. She said she was on her way that afternoon back to LA to start getting styled. And then a couple of weeks later her Oscar By Lainey • Dec 14, 2011 05:15 pm
Assy Style Worst of 2011: Cowgirl Heigl Remember this? No? Well them I’m sorry for reminding you. Because as I said that the time, some things you can’t UNsee. And this is an outfit you want to unsee. You can always count on Katherine Heigl to put on some f-cked up sh-t but this time, By Lainey • Dec 13, 2011 06:52 pm
Harry Potter Best of 2011: Alan Rickman’s letter As it appeared in EMPIRE: I have just returned from the dubbing studio where I spoke into a microphone as Severus Snape for absolutely the last time. On the screen were some flashback shots of Daniel, Emma, and Rupert from ten years ago. They were 12. I have also recently By Lainey • Dec 13, 2011 06:39 pm
Twats Best & Worst of 2011: Lohans at the Kardashian wedding Worst because obviously. Best because, don’t lie, seeing these two pieces of sh-t taking third place at a loser’s wedding gave you a lot of joy. Here’s a refresher: Lindsay Lohan wearing what I called a knock off of a knock off of a Cavalli barely containing By Lainey • Dec 12, 2011 06:37 pm
Famewhores Best of 2011: Little Rider Cockblocks Everyone It was the MTV VMAs. The night was supposed to belong to Britney as the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award. And then Beyonce’s baby came along and cockblocked everyone...with a mic drop. Please. I wanted to chest bump Jacek but he really doesn’t appreciate a great By Lainey • Dec 12, 2011 04:10 pm
Style Best of 2011: Anne Hathaway at the Golden Globes THIS DRESS. Almost a year later and it’s not diminished how much I love it. We all did that night on a night of a lot of yelling. Because that’s what’s fun about award season right? Fighting with each other about what they’re wearing. I was By Lainey • Dec 09, 2011 03:18 pm
