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Kim, Charlie, Lindsay and The Biggest Likes or Yikes of 2011

As 2011 draws to a close iVillage.com's Pat Sandora and Jacki Garfinkel take a look back at the biggest entertainment stories of the year.


From Charlie Sheen's crazy interviews and viral videos, to Kim Kardashian total takeover of the media, to Lindsay Lohan's yikes-filled year Pat and Jacki give their take on the stories and celebrities that deserved the biggest "likes!" or "yikes!" of 2011.

Chime in on the year's hottest entertainment stories with iVillage's Pat Sandora and Jacki Garfinkel at iVillage.com/LikesorYikes!

Happy Holidays & a Brief Announcement

Hope you had a great Christmas, or whatever it is you celebrate! Here's a quick video:


Happy New Year and go to the Tumblr: http://patsandora.tumblr.com

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Have you heard about this newfangled Tumblr thing that all the kids are talking about? Well we're getting on the bandwagon and set up our own tumblr, too! Follow us!

To get into the tumbling spirit I made some animated gifs! Move over, cool kids!


Look, it's Carol!


Impersonating Lisa's last ANTM photo


From "Likes or Yikes?"


Yikes!


Dazzling 3D effects
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Quick Things 12.17.11

Some quick links that are worth checking out...

• Weird Puppets Explain the History of Television
• The 50 Funniest Tweets of 2011
• What Do Other People's Key Chains Look Like?
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Noses
• 25 Propaganda Posters for Everyday Annoyances
• Brunchables: The Mid-Afternoon Snack for Snobby Toddlers
• Cool Movie Trend: The Spielberg Face
• 10 SNL Cast Members You Forgot Were On the Show

'The Today Show' Looks Back at 2011

My favorite types of videos to watch online are the following: Cats, Slow-Motion and Bloopers. In no particular order. This morning, I was in luck!

The Today Show -- America's number one morning show -- debuted their year-in-review video; A 15-minute compilation of clips, highlights, goofs and laughs from the anchors and staff through 2011. Check it out:

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It sounds cheesy, but these highlight reels from Today Show always get me a little misty! Maybe it's because some of my friends work there, or because I've been watching the show every morning since I was little, but I always look forward to the look back. I particularly enjoyed the graphics this year!

Well done, Today.

Watch the Video for "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson is getting her flash mob on in the just-released video for "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" off of her latest album of the same name.

Flash mobs are little played out, but Ms. Clarkson look's adorably goofy while casually bopping around alongside other dancers in cute and corny clip.

Check out the video for "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" after the jump:

What Do Other People's Key Chain's Look Like?

I live in New York City, which means I don't have a car, so my key ring is pretty bare. On it I have my apartment keys (front door, deadbolt and door knob), my mailbox key and the key to my filing cabinet at work. I keep my keys in my pocket most of the time so I don't even have any decorative ornaments or flair. Just a ring and some keys. Here:


The last time I was back home visiting my family I asked my mom for her car keys. She handed me a five-pound handful of keys, discount cards, car alarm remotes and doo-dads, which I quickly returned to her after removing just the ignition key for myself. The janitor-like collection of keys had me wondering, "What do other people's key chains look like? What do they keep on them? And does it differ from place to place?"

So, I put out a request to have my Twitter followers tweet me pictures of their keys so we could all take a look. From the photos you'll see everyone's unique chain, their Twitter name, where they reside (if it's public) and their interesting choice of surface area to take the picture.

See all of the key chain photos after the jump:

Nowness.com Presents 'Tyra Banks: Strike the Pose'

I'm kind of obsessed with this quick video of Tyra Banks doing what Tyra Banks does best; Posing like a champ and acting a fool.

Check out this "motion editorial" of Tyra busting out some extreme poses and facial expressions for Nowness.com.


The footage was shot during Tyra's shoot for the cover of I Love You magazine, which you can view here.

She may be a total freak, but at least Tyra commits.

10 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Members You Forgot Were On the Show

Tim Kazurinsky, Melanie Hutselll and Pamela Stephenson
Although some Saturday Night Live alumni move on to become a part of everyday pop culture -- like Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Chevy Chase -- some don't have the same level of recognition.

Many former SNL players have slipped into obscurity following their tenure, but some are actually so well known for other things we forget they got their start on the long-running comedy show.

TopOnlineColleges.com (random!) has put together a fun list of 10 people you forgot were part of Saturday Night Live's cast of players, whether they deserve to be forgotten or not! Read the full list here.

Quick Things 12.10.11

Some quick links that are worth checking out...

• Kids' Drawings as Painted Realistic by an Artist
• Passersby Get Punked by Scary Looking Snowman
• ANTM Final Runways Ranked from Best to Dreck!
• 5 Tips for Pro Looking HD Video Out of Still Cameras
• The Best Wall Clocks of 2011
• Beautiful Video: A Year of Forests
• Cool Tech Stocking Stuffers Under $10
• 10 Things 90s Kids Will have to Explain to Their Children

'America's Next Top Model' Final Runway Shows: From Best to Dreck!

Now that the first All-Stars cycle of America's Next Top Model has wrapped, it's time to look back at the final runway shows of all 17 cycles so far.

With some influence from fans on the ABlogAboutThings.com Facebook page here is my official list of the final face-offs ranked from awesome to awful.

Cycle 1 - New York City


In the premiere Cycle of ANTM Shannon and Adrianne went head-to-head in a show for Baby Phat during New York's Fashion Week. This is probably my favorite show of the series. Not because it is the most exciting, but because it is the most realistic to date. These girls were with the big-time models during Fashion Week for a major designer. There was no elaborate production or staged-for-TV bits; it was just a real-life fashion show. Watch it here


Cycle 4 - Cape Town, South Africa


Cycle 4's showdown between Naima and Kahlen was hot and sexy! The girls seemingly walked on water on a runway that was slightly submerged in a huge fountain. They modeled clothes and bathing suits and came through a waterfall during the final pass. The water may have been a bit of a gimmick, but the show was exciting and made it even more difficult to predict who would be named Top Model because they both looked so amazing! Watch it here

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See Extra Photos from the 'ANTM All-Stars' Finale

Following last night's shocking disqualification/elimination/finale of America's Next Top Model All-Stars a few more photos from the final panel (winner revealed!) are now online.

Check 'em out over on Tumblr:


Have you recovered from the finale yet? Leave a comment!

The Winner of 'America's Next Top Model All-Stars' Is...

After an season full of returning models, lots of drama, brand building and some silly Tyra Banks action we finally have the winner of the first season of America's Next Top Model All-Stars!

The finale came to three super strong and very unique girls -- Allison, Angelea and Lisa -- and they went head-to-head-to-head in a challenging runway (with water and flying!) to see who would take home the big prize. But as it turns out, one girl was disqualified after filming the results and the had to re-shoot the final panel and crown a new winner!

Keep reading to find out who is the winner of America's Next Top Model All-Stars after the jump...

Big-Name Designers Sketch Katniss Everdeen's Gown from 'The Hunger Games'

Yes! More info about the upcoming movie for The Hunger Games!

InStyle got some big-name designers like Christian Siriano, Tommy Hillfiger, The Blonds and Charlotte Ronson illustrated their imaginative designs for Katniss Everdeen's "girl on fire" gown.

Check 'em out on our Tumblr!


Amazing! I think that Christian Siriano's or Charlotte Ronson's are my favorites. Which one do you like? Leave a comment and follow us on Tumblr!

Lady Gaga Explains the "Marry the Night" Video

Pop superstar Lady Gaga released the video for her newest single "Marry the Night" last week in a 14-minute epic story of the "worst night of her life."

Fans and critics have been analyzing the video for days, but now Gaga is setting the record straight about her self-indulgent clip, which she directed herself.

Check out the video of Lady Gaga's interview with Vevo.com after the jump:

Quick Things 12.3.11

Some quick links that are worth checking out...

• Photos: The Evolution of Britney Spears' Looks
• Watch Adam Levine Do Yoga!
• Beautiful Dominoes Set with FedEx Boxes
• 12 OMG Celebrity Wardrobe Malfunctions
• Idiot Dances to His iPod in Public
• 2 SYTYCD Alums Get Their Own Reality Show
• Boys with Beards with Cats. 'Nuff Said.
• The Best Home Office Nooks
• Guys Punk Each Other with Crazy Holiday Shopping Lists

Likes or Yikes? 2011's Most Fascinating, Hanson Beer and Kardashian Wedding Drama Continues

iVillage.com's Pat Sandora and Jacki Garfinkel give their humorous opinions on what's buzzing in entertainment this week.


It's that time of year again when Barbara Walters reveals her list of the Most Fascinating people of the year. Names that have been announced so far include Simon Cowell, Donald Trump, Katy Perry, Derek Jeter, Pippa Middleton and of course, the Kardashian family. But who will be the most fascinating person of 2011? We'll have to tune in on December 14 at 9:30pm on ABC.

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian continued their divorce drama this week with Humphries asked for an annulment to their marriage instead of a divorce, saying their union was a fraud! Ouch! Kim can't be too pleased...

And finally the Hanson brothers -- famous for their 90s hit "Mmmbop" -- announced that they are going to release their own beer in the future called "Mmmhop IPA" ...get it? We give our suggestions for other 90s acts who may want to think about getting into the alcohol business.

Chime in on the week's hottest entertainment stories with iVillage's Pat Sandora and Jacki Garfinkel at iVillage.com/LikesorYikes