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  • Heroes star opens heart, closet to save whales

    Hayden Panettiere. Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage Heroes star Hayden Panettiere may not be a real cheerleader (she just plays one on TV), but she sure knows how to rile up a crowd. As campaign spokeswoman for Save the Whales Again!, Panettiere has had quite a busy week. Yesterday, she appeared at a news conference with Sen. […]

  • From Cool to Cooler

    If this is thong, I don’t want to be right Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is all wet … in a sandal ad that’s raising awareness about water use. She’s H2O-so-hot, that dress might evaporate right off her. What a waste. Photo: Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Out of the mouths of bags Couldn’t have said it better […]

  • From Bling to Brothel

    Air of mystery Hmm, should we buy the ridiculously expensive “green” MacBook Air, or the ridiculously expensive “green” Air Jordans? What do they think we are, Million Airs? Photo: Apple.com Under where? When it comes to what we wear under there, we prefer eco-lingerie … though, truthfully, we’re most happy when we’re wearing nothing at […]

  • Vegan vixen designs shoe collection

    Everyone’s favorite gangsta (and Official Grist Girl-Crush) Natalie Portman has designed a collection of vegan shoes for specialty retailer Té Casan. Styles range from satin sandals to faux-patent pumps to ballet flats. “As a vegan, it’s been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials,” Portman says. “This collection offers a great selection without compromising […]