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1. Homosexualizing Revolutionaries - The Pop Culture Paintings of Benoit ATL (GALLERY)
Homosexualizing Revolutionaries - The Pop Culture Paintings of Benoit ATL (GALLERY)
French artist Benoit ATL takes iconic pop culture images and reinvents them, whether it’s turning Che Guevara into a gay icon (complete with eye shadow and lipstick) or placing world leaders heads with…


2. Iconic Comedian Caricatures - Vladymy Lukash Captures Distinct Personalities in New Gallery (GALLERY)
Iconic Comedian Caricatures - Vladymy Lukash Captures Distinct Personalities in New Gallery (GALLERY)
If you were to stumble upon these Vladymy Lukash caricatures on a hot summer day at a local fair, you might just want to purchase the whole lot. The Ukrainian illustrator is definitely talented, and I…


3. 10 Tiger Woods Finds - From Dating Sites Wooing Cheaters to Mega Star Developments (CLUSTER)
10 Tiger Woods Finds - From Dating Sites Wooing Cheaters to Mega Star Developments (CLUSTER)
Poor Tiger Woods. The man’s life has literally fallen apart in the past week. AshleyMadison.com has even approached him with 5 million dollars to be the spokesperson for its cheating website. From dating…


4. 16 Papal Selections - From Pope Condoms to Commercializing Religion (CLUSTER)
16 Papal Selections - From Pope Condoms to Commercializing Religion (CLUSTER)
According to many, the Pope is the most important part of the Roman Catholic religion. He single-handedly unifies nations as the leader of millions upon millions of devoted folllowers. From Pope condoms…


5. Chandelier-Swinging Spreads - 'The Fabulous Wolrd of Alber Elbaz' in Vogue Brazil (GALLERY)
Chandelier-Swinging Spreads -
‘The Fabulous World of Alber Elbaz’ in Vogue Brazil is a stunning fashion feature art directed and conceived by the Lanvin creative director. Elbaz worked with Vogue Brazil for the editorial and the cover…


6. Goofy Chairman Photos - RNC Boss Michael Steele and RNC Interns Pose for the Camera (GALLERY)
Goofy Chairman Photos - RNC Boss Michael Steele and RNC Interns Pose for the Camera (GALLERY)
These photos of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and RNC interns are pretty awesome. They show Steele, whose nickname is “Moo” clowning around with fellow interns, all seem to having…


7. Creatives as Business Muses - Tune in to Our Coverage of the HP Richard Florida Webcast at 2 PM!
Creatives as Business Muses - Tune in to Our Coverage of the HP Richard Florida Webcast at 2 PM!
This afternoon, I’ll be live-tweeting a Richard Florida webcast as a part of HP’s “Input | Output” series. Florida is the author of ‘The Rise of the Creative Class,’ an international best-seller that discusses…


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1. 11 Claudia Schiffer Features - From Supermodel Bridges to Sapphic Editorials (CLUSTER)
11 Claudia Schiffer Features - From Supermodel Bridges to Sapphic Editorials (CLUSTER)
Although she has the body of a twenty-something-year-old, these Claudia Schiffer features are heartening for any aging female. It shows that the young can never truly replace a mature woman’s elegance…


2. 20 Awesome Oprah Innovations - From The Big Ompire to Selling with Failure (CLUSTER)
20 Awesome Oprah Innovations - From The Big Ompire to Selling with Failure (CLUSTER)
You may think you are special. You may even think that you make your own decisions in this life. But let me make things perfectly clear for you. Oprah runs this world, your ancestor’s world and the world…


3. Royalty-Adoring Popstars - Lady Gaga Meets the Queen at UK's Royal Variety Performance (GALLERY)
Royalty-Adoring Popstars - Lady Gaga Meets the Queen at UK
Call it a photo op, a tradition, or an honor. Whatever you call it, everyone from Barrack Obama to Bette Midler wants to hang with Her Majesty, the Queen of England. The UK’s annual Royal Variety Performance…


4. Homosexualizing Revolutionaries - The Pop Culture Paintings of Benoit ATL (GALLERY)
Homosexualizing Revolutionaries - The Pop Culture Paintings of Benoit ATL (GALLERY)
French artist Benoit ATL takes iconic pop culture images and reinvents them, whether it’s turning Che Guevara into a gay icon (complete with eye shadow and lipstick) or placing world leaders heads with…


5. Zane Lamprey, Comedian and Host of 'Three Sheets' (INTERVIEW)
Zane Lamprey, Comedian and Host of
Zane Lamprey, the lovable comedian of “Three Sheets,” is embarking on a comedy tour. The “Drinking Made Easy” tour will be an educational and entertaining evening with Lamprey in which he’ll share his…


6. Celebrity Charity Backlash - Brad Pitt's New Orleans Make It Right Project Receives Criticism (GALLERY)
Celebrity Charity Backlash - Brad Pitt
Where so many government agencies failed, Brad Pitt stepped in to get things done. What could possibly go wrong with that? Well, it appears that the Make It Right Project may have missed the mark. While…


7. Dining Room DJ Booths - New Twitter Office Reveals the Whimsy Behind the Microblogging Juggernaut (GALLERY)
Dining Room DJ Booths - New Twitter Office Reveals the Whimsy Behind the Microblogging Juggernaut (GALLERY)
Images of the new Twitter office in San Francisco have leaked on the web, and they reveal an HQ that's just as much about fun as it is about a clean, aesthetically-pleasing place to get work done. Although…


8. Iconic Comedian Caricatures - Vladymy Lukash Captures Distinct Personalities in New Gallery (GALLERY)
Iconic Comedian Caricatures - Vladymy Lukash Captures Distinct Personalities in New Gallery (GALLERY)
If you were to stumble upon these Vladymy Lukash caricatures on a hot summer day at a local fair, you might just want to purchase the whole lot. The Ukrainian illustrator is definitely talented, and I…


9. Lifestyle-Loving Luxury Cars - Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac General Manager, On Caddy's Evolution
Lifestyle-Loving Luxury Cars - Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac General Manager, On Caddy
Cadillac General Manager Bryan Nesbitt has much to be proud of at the 2009 LA Auto Show. The modern Cadillac fleet isn’t just for grandparents—the CTS-V, CTS Coupe and the 2010 SRX Crossover demonstrate…


10. Painted Pop Portraits - The Equestrian Portrait of King Philip Ii is an Impressive Art Piece (GALLERY)
Painted Pop Portraits - The Equestrian Portrait of King Philip Ii is an Impressive Art Piece (GALLERY)
Considering the impact the King of Pop had on the world, homages found at the Art Basel Miami Beach—including this Equestrian Portrait of King Philip II—will be anything but far and few in between. Although,…


11. 10 Tiger Woods Finds - From Dating Sites Wooing Cheaters to Mega Star Developments (CLUSTER)
10 Tiger Woods Finds - From Dating Sites Wooing Cheaters to Mega Star Developments (CLUSTER)
Poor Tiger Woods. The man’s life has literally fallen apart in the past week. AshleyMadison.com has even approached him with 5 million dollars to be the spokesperson for its cheating website. From dating…


12. Wolves as Citizens - 'The Wolf' by Alex Chavot Explores the Finer Points of a Beast's Life (GALLERY)
Wolves as Citizens -
'The Wolf' by Alex Chavot is a photo set that makes me think of a live-action version of the Three Little Pigs. Perhaps this is what the Big Bad Wolf does when he's not terrorizing piglet families. This…


13. 16 Papal Selections - From Pope Condoms to Commercializing Religion (CLUSTER)
16 Papal Selections - From Pope Condoms to Commercializing Religion (CLUSTER)
According to many, the Pope is the most important part of the Roman Catholic religion. He single-handedly unifies nations as the leader of millions upon millions of devoted folllowers. From Pope condoms…


14. Chandelier-Swinging Spreads - 'The Fabulous Wolrd of Alber Elbaz' in Vogue Brazil (GALLERY)
Chandelier-Swinging Spreads -
‘The Fabulous World of Alber Elbaz’ in Vogue Brazil is a stunning fashion feature art directed and conceived by the Lanvin creative director. Elbaz worked with Vogue Brazil for the editorial and the cover…


15. Classic Rapper Caps - Acapulco Gold and Janette Beckman Create New Old School Collection (GALLERY)
Classic Rapper Caps - Acapulco Gold and Janette Beckman Create New Old School Collection (GALLERY)
Acapulco Gold and Janette Beckman have joined forces again and have come up with a stylish collection which features some of the classic pop-culture icons of the 1970s and 1980s. Artists ranging from Run…


16. Recession-Era Rebranding - Brent Dewar, VP Chevrolet Global, Shakes Up Chevy's Image
Recession-Era Rebranding - Brent Dewar, VP Chevrolet Global, Shakes Up Chevy
Hot on the heels of the Camaro’s stunning presence at the 2009 SEMA Show, Vice President of Chevrolet Global Brent Dewar was on hand to unveil the all-new Chevy Cruze and the upcoming extended-range electric…


17. San Diego Social Media Internships - Trend Hunter Seeks Twitter & Facebook Addicts for Spring 2010
San Diego Social Media Internships - Trend Hunter Seeks Twitter & Facebook Addicts for Spring 2010
If you’re addicted to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, or LinkedIn, our kickass San Diego social media internships are right up your alley. No more fetching coffee and making copies—instead, you’ll be helping…


18. Goofy Chairman Photos - RNC Boss Michael Steele and RNC Interns Pose for the Camera (GALLERY)
Goofy Chairman Photos - RNC Boss Michael Steele and RNC Interns Pose for the Camera (GALLERY)
These photos of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and RNC interns are pretty awesome. They show Steele, whose nickname is “Moo” clowning around with fellow interns, all seem to having…


19. Creatives as Business Muses - Tune in to Our Coverage of the HP Richard Florida Webcast at 2 PM!
Creatives as Business Muses - Tune in to Our Coverage of the HP Richard Florida Webcast at 2 PM!
This afternoon, I’ll be live-tweeting a Richard Florida webcast as a part of HP’s “Input | Output” series. Florida is the author of ‘The Rise of the Creative Class,’ an international best-seller that discusses…


Popular Last Month


1. Fake Historical Pickup Lines - Lines Moses, Nietzsche and Einstein Should Have Used (GALLERY)
Fake Historical Pickup Lines - Lines Moses, Nietzsche and Einstein Should Have Used (GALLERY)
From CollegeHumor.com come historical figure pickup lines that play off famous iconsand the things they are known for, resulting in a fun, fake pick-up guide. Some the historical figure pick up lines,…


2. 26 Pieces of Robert Pattinson Deliciousness - From Birthday Suits to Barbie Vampires (CLUSTER)
26 Pieces of Robert Pattinson Deliciousness - From Birthday Suits to Barbie Vampires (CLUSTER)
Even though I am not a big fan of the Twilight films, I do think that Robert Pattinson fellow is yummy. What with the unruly hair, and penchant for smoking, he is so dreamy! So, why not have a cluster…


3. Upper Crust Editorials - Indulgence, Opulence & Constance Jablonski in Harper's Bazaar Russia (GALLERY)
Upper Crust Editorials - Indulgence, Opulence & Constance Jablonski in Harper
Model Constance Jablonski in Harper’s Bazaar Russia plays the role of a mischievous, macaron-eating, spoiled little rich girl. The editorial appears in the magazine’s November 2009 issue, for which Jablonski…


4. Retro Watch Revivals - Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages (GALLERY)
Retro Watch Revivals - Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages (GALLERY)
In the 50s, the Timex launched a new version of its timepieces that could be worn on the wrist. Now this watch is a fashion accessory that conveys a modern street style. The success is such that at the…


5. 27 Cases of Retooning - Cartoon Re-Creations Inspired by the Family Guy Special (CLUSTER)
27 Cases of Retooning - Cartoon Re-Creations Inspired by the Family Guy Special (CLUSTER)
The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy. No matter how offbeat or just plain vulgar, society loves its cartoons. Perhaps this is the reason for the recent outcry after Microsoft’s announcement that it will…


6. Sneaker-Boat Shoe Hybrids - The Nike SB Zoom Releases Fresh New Colors (GALLERY)
Sneaker-Boat Shoe Hybrids - The Nike SB Zoom Releases Fresh New Colors (GALLERY)
Fresh new colorways are the best reason for any season. The Nike SB Zoom does not disappoint this time around, because they are bringing the funk with smoking new hue. Putting the tone on the popular…


7. Amber Mac, TV Star and Blogger (INTERVIEW)
Amber Mac, TV Star and Blogger (INTERVIEW)
Amber Mac has an impressive background in television. Having worked for CityTV, CBC, G4TechTV and MTV she certainly knows the world of television, but when she began writing under her own name at AmberMac.com,…


8. Historic Rocktography - The 'Who Shot Rock & Roll' Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum (GALLERY)
Historic Rocktography - The
A number of the world’s most talented rock and roll photographers and the moments they seized are being showcased in the ‘Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present’ exhibit at the…


9. Sporty Chic Styles - The Banana Republic Spring 2010 Delivers Professional Looks With a Twist (GALLERY)
Sporty Chic Styles - The Banana Republic Spring 2010 Delivers Professional Looks With a Twist (GALLERY)
While other designers and fashion houses experiment and have fun, it’s always nice to have classic styles to fall back on, such as the Banana Republic Spring 2010 collection. Sporting relaxed outfits,…


10. First Lady Leopards - Michelle Obama Keeps It Classy in Her Halloween Leopard Costume
First Lady Leopards - Michelle Obama Keeps It Classy in Her Halloween Leopard Costume
This Halloween the fashionable US First Lady's costume was sweet, tasteful and easy-to-replicate. The Michelle Obama leopard costume consisted of slim black pants, a leopard-print jacket, fuzzy animal…


11. Cartooned Fashion Designers - ‘Karl’s Journey’ is an Illustrated Ode to Karl Lager (GALLERY)
Cartooned Fashion Designers - ‘Karl’s Journey’ is an Illustrated Ode to Karl Lager (GALLERY)
The upcoming release of the book ‘Karl’s Journey’ is something to get super stoked about. Created by aleXsandro Palombo (the guy behind the Humor Chic Blog) has created illustrations specifically about…


12. 18 Egocentric Karl Lagerfeld Finds - From Accidental Endorsements to Couture Cartoons (CLUSTER)
18 Egocentric Karl Lagerfeld Finds - From Accidental Endorsements to Couture Cartoons (CLUSTER)
Although Karl Lagerfeld will forever be attached to Chanel, he has made a name for himself apart from the luxury brand name through his eccentric tendencies and outrageous opinions. Furthermore, he is…


13. 11 Tempting Taylor Swift Moments - From You as Taylor Swift to In-Store Fan Shout-Outs (CLUSTER)
11 Tempting Taylor Swift Moments - From You as Taylor Swift to In-Store Fan Shout-Outs (CLUSTER)
The Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner love story is heating up the Internet with news and inquiries about the relationship. At every turn, people can find such titles as, “Taylor Swift Introduces Taylor…


14. Girly Street Art Sneakers - Fafi by Adidas Collection Highlights Female Graffiti Artists (GALLERY)
Girly Street Art Sneakers - Fafi by Adidas Collection Highlights Female Graffiti Artists (GALLERY)
Women graffiti artist hardly ever get the respect they deserve, what with it being a male-dominated field and all, so I am super pumped to present to you the Fafi by Adidas sneakers. Aside from being…


15. Suitcase Airbrush Art - The Final Approach Luggage Make for Sweet Suitcases (GALLERY)
Suitcase Airbrush Art - The Final Approach Luggage Make for Sweet Suitcases (GALLERY)
The Final Approach luggage creators have come up with a cheap, easy and creative way to make money off of other people’s cast-offs and garage sale throw-aways. It involves purchasing old, vintage suitcases…


16. Fashionable Finger Puppets - Get Playful With Fashion Designer Rubbish Finger Puppets (GALLERY)
Fashionable Finger Puppets - Get Playful With Fashion Designer Rubbish Finger Puppets (GALLERY)
Children's toys has never been as fashionable as these Rubbish Finger Puppets. These are the perfect Christmas present for anyone obsessed with fashion and the world's top fashion designers. Entertain…


17. Empire ISIS, Singer (INTERVIEW) (GALLERY)
Empire ISIS, Singer (INTERVIEW) (GALLERY)
Empire ISIS is a unique urban artist that fuses together hip-hop, reggae and pop music to create a harmonious style. Her latest album, ‘Brand New Style’ was released earlier this year, and Empire ISIS…


18. Latino Hipster Boutiques - Surropa.com Lets Latin American Youth Look Fly (GALLERY)
Latino Hipster Boutiques - Surropa.com Lets Latin American Youth Look Fly (GALLERY)
With Hispanics accounting for over 20% of the US population, finally there’s an online store that caters to the hipster Latino market called Surropa. Many of their t-shirt designs probably wont mean much…


19. Supermodel Footwear Lines - The Heidi Klum Collection to Launch in Fall 2010
Supermodel Footwear Lines - The Heidi Klum Collection to Launch in Fall 2010
Heidi Klum is set to release a yet-to-be-named line for fall 2010. The Heidi Klum collection will begin with a selection of footwear and will later branch out to include activewear, dresses and swimwear.…


20. Corporate Secret Sites - The Goodness500 Website States Companies "Good" Impact
Corporate Secret Sites - The Goodness500 Website States Companies "Good" Impact
You know that some of the world's largest corporations such as Wells Fargo and Starbucks are raking in millions and billions of dollars every year. But you do not know how and if these companies are being…


21. Auction Webzines - eBay Launches the Inside Source Magazine
Auction Webzines - eBay Launches the Inside Source Magazine
eBay has announced the launch of The Inside Source, a new online digital magazine. The focus of the magazine will be primarily on fashion, offering insights into what eBay shoppers are searching for, or…


22. First Lady Talismans - The Michelle Obama Beaded Amulet Wards off the Evil Eye and Looks Cool (GALLERY)
First Lady Talismans - The Michelle Obama Beaded Amulet Wards off the Evil Eye and Looks Cool (GALLERY)
When inspiring people come along, there is only one thing to do: create a beaded necklace in their honor (check out the Carrot Top one! Just kidding; Carrot Top isn’t inspiring). The Michelle Obama beaded…


23. Subversive Art Exhibitions - Ron English 'Immortal Underground' Heads to Nyc's Opera Gallery (GALLERY)
Subversive Art Exhibitions - Ron English
The images you see above are from the upcoming Ron English 'Immortal Underground' exhibition at New York City's Opera Gallery. The show will open on November 12 and features Ron English's signature subversive…


24. History in 3D - The Queen in 3D Kicks off Week of 3D Programming in London
History in 3D - The Queen in 3D Kicks off Week of 3D Programming in London
A rare, never before viewed film of the Queen’s Coronation of 1953 is being revealed tonight, November 16th, in London…in 3D! The Queen documentary kicks off a week of 3DTV programming being offered by…


25. Musical English Postage - British Album Cover Stamps are Really Creative (GALLERY)
Musical English Postage - British Album Cover Stamps are Really Creative (GALLERY)
The U.K is generally pretty cool and they just had to prove it once again with the upcoming release of the British Album Cover Stamps -- and not a single one of them features The Beatles! These are truly…


26. First Lady Dating Tips - The Michelle Obama Glamour Spread Offers Love Advice
First Lady Dating Tips - The Michelle Obama Glamour Spread Offers Love Advice
When you’re the First Lady, you have at your disposal oodles of information—be it on the president, the state of the economy, or when you’ll get to slip into the latest Jason Wu dress. You probably also…


27. Presidential Portrait Dresses - The Obama Dress is a Crime Against Fashion
Presidential Portrait Dresses - The Obama Dress is a Crime Against Fashion
In the ever growing world of ridiculous inventions that the world certainly is not in need of comes the heinous monstrosity that is the Obama dress. The Obama dress features the current United States…


28. Pocket-Sized Presidents - Patric Verone Figurines Let You Take Your Leader Anywhere (GALLERY)
Pocket-Sized Presidents - Patric Verone Figurines Let You Take Your Leader Anywhere (GALLERY)
So you are a well known animator and write, what do you do in your spare time? You create Presidential Figurines. This is exactly what Patric M. Verrone, writer for ‘Futurama,’ does. Patric Verone takes…


29. Iranian Despot Decor - The Ayatollah Khomeini Wall Hanging is the Reason for the Season
Iranian Despot Decor - The Ayatollah Khomeini Wall Hanging is the Reason for the Season
You know what would make a great birthday present? A really nice car. But if you don’t want to spend that, then how about an Ayatollah Khomeini Wall Hanging? It is truly the gift that keeps on giving.…






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