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Kate Garry Hudson is an American actress known for Oscar-nominated turn as the band groupie Penny Lane in “Almost Famous.” Lately Hudson has starred in a string of moderately successful romantic comedies and garnered a lot of attention in celebrity magazines for dating a string of Hollywood hunks.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Celebrities
Jennifer Garner is an American actress best known for her role as an international spy in the television series “Alias.” In the last few years Garner has made her mark in American movies and garnered media attention for her marriage to fellow American actor Ben Affleck.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Celebrities
Jennifer Lopez is an American singer, actress, dancer and entrepreneur. Recently Forbes magazine named her the richest person of Latin descent and People en Espanol magazine named her the most influential Hispanic entertainer in the U.S. She has appeared on many magazine covers throughout her career.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Celebrities
The Super Bowl is the top championship game in professional American football. Super Bowl Sunday is historically the most-watched U.S. television broadcast of the year. Though the Super Bowl highlights the championship game of the National Football League, there are many festivities and activities during the week of Super Bowl Sunday that are almost as popular and well-known as the game itself.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Football
One of the biggest food trends for 2009 is flexitarianism, the approach of a primarily plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables and grains while only occasionally eating lean meat, poultry and dairy as a means for protein.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Food & Beverage
Unsurprisingly, a recent survey by the American Council on Exercise predicts that 2009 fitness trends will follow most other trends: budget-friendly programs will be the most popular.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Exercise
There are several food trends that are projected to continue strongly in the U.S. through 2009. These trends are community-supported agriculture, functional foods, organic food and slow food. These trends are reported on by the top-selling food magazines Gourmet, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit and Cooking Light.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Food & Beverage
Bruce Springsteen is a tremendously successful American singer, songwriter and musician. Springsteen is nicknamed, “The Boss” and is famous for his Americana brand of music and progressive politics. Springsteen is back in the headlines this year for being the half-time entertainer for Super Bowl XLIII, as reported by Entertainment Weekly magazine.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Music
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African-American minister, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement during the 1950s-1960s. Today he is a human rights icon and the U.S. along with a few other nations celebrate his birthday, observed on the third Monday in January of each year. In the U.S. this observance is a federal holiday.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Reference & Education
Kate Winslet is an English actress and singer. She is well-known for her many award-winning performances, for the media publicity she receives regarding her weight and for controversial magazine covers.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Magazine covers are the most influential aspect of a magazine. Since the conception of magazines, editors have employed artists, illustrators and photographers to create memorable and original artwork for magazine covers.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Advertising
Just like Thanksgiving, there is a traditional Christmas dinner. A traditional Christmas dinner for Americans usually includes a glazed ham, mashed or scalloped potatoes, a gelatin or mold fruit salad, dinner rolls, green beans or green bean casserole and a variety of Christmas cookies.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Recipes
Santa Claus, St. Nick, Kris Kringle— is one of America's illustrious holiday inventions. Popularity of the myth, derived from a Dutch legend, started with Clement Clark Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and continued with the monumental influence of 20th century magazine covers.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Advertising
With the current tough economic times it is best to be practical in gift-giving. Though it may seem like a chore, making and sticking to a holiday gift-giving budget is a smart way to survive, thrive and enjoy this year’s holidays.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Holidays
With just a click of the mouse, shoppers can buy nearly any product online -- from groceries to magazine subscriptions. The world of electronic commerce enables consumers to shop at thousands of online stores and pay for their purchases without leaving the comfort of home.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Holidays
Dieting is the #1 New Year’s resolution each year in the U.S. According to recent national studies though, most people don’t even keep up their diet resolutions into February and even more quit around six months.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Weight Loss
The best holiday movies make viewers laugh, cry and inspire the holiday spirit. They are heartwarming and funny. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Holiday movies of all time:
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Movies
The best post-holiday weight loss strategy is not to overindulge during the holiday season in the first place. However, if you do overindulge and find yourself in need to drop pounds after the holidays, look for post-holiday weight loss tips, advice and encouragement in health and fitness magazines.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Weight Loss
In this tight economy, everyone is looking to stretch a dollar, especially now that the holiday season is here. The solution for a stress-free holiday is simple--it's time to make a budget.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Personal Finance
Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and film producer. She is one of the highest paid Hollywood actresses. Magazines love her.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Celebrities
2008’s Hollywood baby boom proved to be one of the most productive in years. Celebrity births made many magazine headlines. Here are the top newsmakers.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Celebrities
January is the most brutal month in terms of dieting and getting into shape. Many people feel pressured by friends, family and the tradition of the New Year’s resolution to kick-start their dieting efforts as soon as the holidays are over. Some great resource for developing an exercise program and strategy are health and fitness magazines, which offer readers encouragement to get on and stay on track all-year long.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Weight Loss
In 2008 many celebrities found themselves in scandals over magazine covers. Vanity Fair, Vogue and Us Weekly magazines among others all found publicity from these scandals. Here’s a look back at the year’s most controversial celebrity magazine covers.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Celebrities
In these tough economic times magazine subscriptions make great gifts. Consider these top-selling magazines for gifts.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Holidays
Consider these award-winning magazines when shopping for magazine lovers on your holiday shopping list. Magazine subscriptions are an inexpensive gift idea that last all-year long.
Posted: 2008-12-10
Category: Holidays
There are many ways to decorate your home for Christmas. Traditional decorations include both religious and secular decorations. Home magazines provide many ideas on how to freshen up tired Christmas decorations.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Holidays
A great solution for affordable gift-giving is to give your loved ones a magazine subscription. There are magazines for every hobby, topic, lifestyle and age-group including young children. And unlike so many other gifts that just end up in the back of the closet or in a cabinet unused, magazine subscriptions last all year long.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Product Reviews
Recent research studies have found Americans binge eat and thus gain weight during the holidays. Don’t have to overeat or over-indulge. Instead put into place easy strategies to breeze your way through the holidays.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Diet
Martha Stewart Living magazine is an American magazine that focuses on the domestic arts such as home keeping, cooking and decorating. Domestic diva and business woman Martha Stewart is the founder of the magazine. The home magazine has great tips for everything holiday including recipes, decorating and crafts.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Product Reviews
Magazines are great gifts for men. Magazine subscriptions are affordable and last all-year long. There is a magazine on every topic. Here is a list of some of the top-rated magazines great for male readers.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Product Reviews
Each December magazines help readers with their holiday shopping by including gift guides in their issues. Here are several magazines that always produce helpful holiday gift guides.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Product Reviews
Many movie buffs argue the holiday season is the best time for movies. Studios release Oscar-worthy flicks and family-friendly fare—there’s something for everyone. This year is no different. From dramas, historical stories and family-fantasies, this year’s holiday movies will not disappoint.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Movies
Madonna is the most famous American entertainer of the last 25 years. She has achieved astonishing success through her music and films. Throughout her 25-year career Madonna has been featured on almost every American magazine cover for a multitude of reasons including her career success, love life, cultural impact and controversies.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Celebrities
With the current economy it is important to find budget-friendly gifts this holiday season. One great and affordable gift for parents is a magazine subscription to a family magazine. Parents will benefit from this gift all-year long.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Product Reviews
Make your holiday gifts last all-year long by giving your favorite kid a magazine subscription. Kids love getting mail addressed to them. There are many great magazine options for kids of all ages on a countless topics of interest like sports, nature, adventure, fashion and entertainment. The best children’s magazines combine fun, learning and encouragement.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Product Reviews
From one time or another everyone has anxiety but when anxiety interrupts normal day-to-day activities it is unhealthy. Know the signs and who to talk to when anxiety becomes a problem.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Disease & Illness
Sports are the most popular pastime and a billion-dollar business in the U.S. The most popular sports like football, basketball, baseball and hockey garner a lot of magazine coverage. Interestingly enough, other less popular sports and even obscure sports are also widely-covered in magazines.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Recreation & Sports
Jennifer Aniston is an American actress known for role on the hit television sit-com “Friends” and successful movie career. Since her initial success in the 1990s Aniston on almost every American magazine cover for sophisticated style, career and personal life.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Celebrities
British author Ian Fleming created the character “James Bond 007” in 1953. Fleming featured James Bond in 12 novels and two short stories. In 1962 the first James Bond movie was released. Now the James Bond movie franchise is the second longest movie franchise to date and has made approximately $4 billion.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Movies
Lately, many magazines and other publications have widely reported on the health benefits of probiotics, which are dietary supplements that contain live bacteria and yeast. Researchers continue to study whether probiotics help treat and prevent illness. So far the research is producing encouraging results.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Nutrition
Halloween is the holiday that is celebrated every year on the night of October 31. The night is devoted to all things fun and spooky including jack-o-lanterns, ghosts and witches. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties and haunted houses. Each year many family magazines, craft magazines and decorating magazines offer new ways to celebrate the spooky holiday.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Holidays
Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S. It is a general term that includes coronary heart disease and other heart conditions that can lead to serious results like heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, in many cases, there are many ways to prevent heart disease.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Disease & Illness
Family Circle magazine is an American women’s magazine that began publication in 1932 and because of its longevity has garnered the title by many as the best-selling women’s magazine in the U.S. Today the magazine has 4,000,000 subscribers.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Home & Family
There are many movies to be released this holiday season. Here are a few—from epics to animation—that are must-sees opening before Thanksgiving.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Movies
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can be mild to severe and in many cases lead to death. Each year according to the Centers for Diseases Control, between 5 to 20% of the U.S. population gets influenza, also known as the flu. There are many ways to prevent the flu including getting a flu shot each year.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Disease & Illness
The origins of the modern Thanksgiving holiday are disputable by historians beyond the tradition of celebrating the end of the harvest season by expressing gratitude for the bountiful harvest, which has survived centuries. Today, as in the past, Americans gather family, friends, and an enormous amount of food for the Thanksgiving meal.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Food & Beverage
Anne Hathaway is an American actress known for her sophisticated style and her evolving movie career. In the last year she has made many magazine headlines because of her personal life but now the media attention has turned to Oscar-buzz for her current film role.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Celebrities
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that usually develops in the mammary ducts of breast tissue. It is the second most common cancer affecting women. In the U.S. October is designated breast cancer awareness month and many magazines take the opportunity to promote breast cancer awareness and pink ribbon products.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Breast Cancer
Rolling Stone magazine hit stands for the first time in the fall of 1967. The magazine, the creation of publisher Jann Wenner, started out as strictly a music magazine but increasingly broadened its scope to include every nook and cranny of American pop culture.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Music
Talented comedy writer, comedian, actress and producer Tina Fey is making magazine headlines for impersonating vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, winning awards and most recently for signing a multi-million dollar book deal this year.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Celebrities
The birth of celebrity babies is a media event these days. This summer the birth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s twins took magazine headlines to a new level--frenzy. Many other celebrities are expecting this fall and winter and the frenzy over Hollywood’s smallest stars is sure to ensue.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Celebrities
In 2008 Advertising Age magazine named The Economist “The Magazine of the Year” for its “crisp example of excellence in editorial, ad sales, circulation and marketing.” The Economist is a distinctive publication that is growing in popularity in the U.S.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Business
Since Sen. John McCain announced her as his running mate for the 2008 U.S. Presidential race on August 29, Sarah Palin has been featured on many magazine covers and has garnered a massive amount of media attention.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Politics
Self Magazine is an American women’s lifestyle magazine published by Conde Nast Publications. The focus of the magazine’s content is on women achieving complete well-being from the inside out.
Posted: 2008-10-13
Category: Women's Issues
Bernie Mac, an American actor and comedian known for his fiery brand of humor and being one of the few African-American comedians to break out of the traditional “black comedy” genre, died unexpectedly in August 2008 leaving millions of fans and the entertainment industry to mourn a great loss.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Celebrities
Essence magazine is a lifestyle magazine for African-American women. It is a groundbreaking publication with a turbulent history.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Society
In 2008 the NBC network announced the 2008-2009 season will be the last for the American television show “ER.” The series is NBC’s second longest-running drama (behind “Law & Order”) and the longest-running American prime-time medical drama.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: TV
Isaac Hayes was an American actor and musician known for his contributions to soul and funk music and his personal style. Hayes died in August 2008 of apparent stroke.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Celebrities
Drew Barrymore is a famous American actress and movie producer who overcame alcohol and drug addiction in her adolescence.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Celebrities
Teen sensations the Jonas Brothers are known for their G-rated image and their cotton-candy pop music. In 2007 the band raked in about $12 million.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Music
Marisa Miller is an American model that has quickly rose to widespread popularity, becoming famous for her recent appearance in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Maxim magazine recently touted her as the next great American model.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Celebrities
People en Espanol is a Spanish-language magazine published by Time Inc. People en Espanol began in 1996 and it is now the most-read Spanish-language magazine in the U.S. with 6.1 million readers.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Society
Lowbrow comedy—a brand of goofy, crass comedy is currently the biggest money-making genre at the box office. One group of comedians started this trend in the 1990s and continues the trend today.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Movies
Perez Hilton is the larger than life persona of a celebrity-obsessed blogger who is both loved and hated for his style of gossip-blogging.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Celebrities
Travel + Leisure magazine is a travel magazine published by American Express Publishing. The magazine began in 1969 as Travel & Camera magazine and focused on travel photography before evolving into a magazine focused on consumer travel coverage.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Travel & Leisure
Travel + Leisure Golf magazine is a bi-monthly golf magazine that focuses on the luxury golf lifestyle. Regular features include reviews of top-rated golf courses, golf resorts and the extravagance that goes along with a wealthy lifestyle. Launched in 1998 as an offshoot of Travel + Leisure magazine, the golf magazine has quickly raised in the ranks of top golf magazines. Travel + Leisure Golf ranks the top golf courses in the U.S. Here is a list of past winners.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Golf
Entertainment Weekly is an American entertainment magazine published by Time Inc. As the title indicates, the magazine’s primary focus is all things entertainment including pop culture, movies, television, theater and books; it is also published weekly.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Home magazines like This Old House, Martha Stewart Living and Real Simple magazine offer great tips on how to remodel, organize and maintain a beautiful and efficient kitchen.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Home Improvement
One of the most anticipated seasons in American households is the fall preview season. Many television shows will not make it past the fall sweeps despite the network’s high hopes. This year is no different. Entertainment Weekly magazine reports there’s a diverse crop of new shows including some revamps of old hits, reality shows and traditional sitcoms and dramas. Here’s a list of the 1o most buzzed about shows.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: TV
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress and pop music singer who began her career as a child actor and quickly rose to stardom. Currently at age 22, she is one of the most professionally successful young actors but due to recent stints in rehab and arrests, she is one of the most notorious.
Posted: 2008-08-12
Category: Celebrities
Lately many magazines have featured celebrities talking about their environmentally-friendly lifestyle choices and habits. Despite poor sales of “green” themed issues, many magazines forge ahead with their coverage by featuring celebrities.
Posted: 2008-08-12
Category: Celebrities
This year Food & Wine Magazine celebrates 30 years of publication. The magazine features recipes, cooking tips, restaurant reviews and chefs among other food-related articles.
Posted: 2008-08-12
Category: Food & Beverage
Fortune Magazine is a global business magazine that is most famous for its annual listings of companies by revenue. These lists include the “Fortune 500,” “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for” and “Fortune America’s Most Admired Companies” to name a few.
Posted: 2008-08-12
Category: Business
There are many sports magazines that devote coverage to football, both professional and college. With the football season nearing kick-off for 2008, here is a look at the best football magazines and their picks for the season.
Posted: 2008-08-12
Category: Football
Brett Favre is an American football player who is one of the greatest players in National Football League history starting for the Green Bay Packers from 1992-2007. Favre recently made headlines when he retired earlier this year from football and shortly thereafter announced he made a mistake and would return for the next season.
Posted: 2008-08-12
Category: Football
