Thursday’s links talk criminal SpongeBob and “sleep boxes” at airports.
American Apparel Angered by Spoofer Who Won Its Modeling Contest
When American Apparel recently introduced a new line of XL clothing, the company launched its “Next BIG Thing” contest to find “booty-ful” models. They probably didn’t expect someone like Nancy Upton to spoil their fun by mocking …
Watch Amy Winehouse’s Last Music Video, a Duet with Tony Bennet
Filmed shortly before the Grammy Award-winning singer’s death in July, the video of Winehouse performing the duet “Body and Soul” with Bennett appeared on YouTube on Wednesday, on what would have been her 28th birthday.
James Dean’s Love Letters To Go Up For Auction
Everyone swoons over James Dean’s swagger, but soon a lucky bidder will be able to swoon over his words.
Australia Adds ‘Indeterminate’ Gender Option to Its Passports
For some Australians, traveling is about to get a bit easier.
Behind the Missoni Mayhem: A Brief History of the Luxe Label, Now at Target
You may have heard about Missoni’s line for Target causing mass hysteria among the nation’s fashionistas. But did you wonder why? NewsFeed takes a look at the Italian atelier’s history to find out what the fuss is about.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Social Network Keeps the Sexes Separate
What would you do if your Facebook account automatically put men in one network and women in another? You’d probably assume there was a major site malfunction.
Quote: Charlie Sheen Tells Matt Lauer Tiger Blood Was ‘Silly’
“Just, I don’t know, the tiger blood … it was so silly and people took it so seriously, and I figured, alright, I’ll continue to give the people what they want, you know?”
—CHARLIE SHEEN, in an upcoming interview with the …
J.D. Salinger’s One-Sentence Note to Maid On Sale for $50,000
“People never notice anything,” says Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. We’re betting they’ll notice this.
Huge Hair and Tiny Cats: 8 Oddest New Guinness World Records
If you need a few new pieces of trivia to fling around the water cooler, we hope you like to talk about hair and pets.
Wednesday Words: Slam Dunks, Teen Slang Quizzes and More
Welcome to NewsFeed’s weekly highlight of our vocabulary — including useful, new, hilarious and surprising words (as well as some that are just fun to roll off the old tongue).
Fashion Week: 5 Questions With Designer Jenny Packham
Jenny Packham has always been a favorite among Hollywood’s A-List set. But her brand achieved a new level of fame after the Duchess of Cambridge chose a sparkly, pink gown by the designer for her first public appearance …