Winter’s pure gold

A flamboyant character like Johnny Weir is a million times more fun to watch than a monkey-faced automaton like Michael Phelps, regardless of which one might actually be the stronger athlete.

By Hillary Busis | Feb 24 07:32 pm ET

A flamboyant character like Johnny Weir is a million times more fun to watch than a monkey-faced automaton like Michael Phelps, regardless of which one might actually be the stronger athlete.

America’s Next Top Miss America

In the end, the most appealing thing about Miss America is its timelessness: The evening gowns will always be gaudy, the girls’ interview answers will always be corny, and the moment when Miss America is finally crowned will always be surprisingly affecting.

By Hillary Busis | Feb 10 06:26 pm ET

In the end, the most appealing thing about Miss America is its timelessness: The evening gowns will always be gaudy, the girls’ interview answers will always be corny, and the moment when Miss America is finally crowned will always be surprisingly affecting.

Spice up your life

Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want—a jukebox musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls.

By Hillary Busis | Jan 27 10:23 pm ET

Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want—a jukebox musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls.

‘Inside New York’ takes students outside the bubble

“INY” is not only distributed to incoming Columbians but is also sold on Amazon.com and in independent bookstores around the city. Being the guide’s publisher, associate publisher, or editor-in-chief is a full-time job that comes with an actual salary.

By Hillary Busis | Sep 22 07:18 pm ET

“INY” is not only distributed to incoming Columbians but is also sold on Amazon.com and in independent bookstores around the city. Being the guide’s publisher, associate publisher, or editor-in-chief is a full-time job that comes with an actual salary.

The Perks of Being a Couch Potato: TV’s Terrible College Transition

If I know Josh Schwartz, creator of Gossip Girl—and I think I do—I’d guess that he’s pretty worried right about now.

By Hillary Busis | Feb 11 10:04 pm ET

If I know Josh Schwartz, creator of Gossip Girl—and I think I do—I’d guess that he’s pretty worried right about now.

A&E Top 10s: From the Cliché to the Controversial

From highbrow art to tacky Christmases to ridiculous press releases, this year's outgoing A&E editors share their top 10 lists of 2008.
CORRECTION APPENDED

By Shane Ferro, Laura Hedli, Kevin Ciok, Julia Halperin, Jennie Rose Halperin, Hillary Busis, and Elizabeth Simins | Dec 8 03:35 am ET

From highbrow art to tacky Christmases to ridiculous press releases, this year's outgoing A&E editors share their top 10 lists of 2008.
CORRECTION APPENDED

NY or LA, the Rich, Pouty Rule TV

The most surprising thing about The CW’s 90210 reboot isn’t the onscreen blowjob that occurs just six minutes and 41 seconds into its pilot.

By Hillary Busis | Sep 8 10:08 pm ET

The most surprising thing about The CW’s 90210 reboot isn’t the onscreen blowjob that occurs just six minutes and 41 seconds into its pilot.

Where in New York is Television Filming?

Spotted: Blair Waldorf and her entourage lounging on the steps of the Met, snacking on yogurt and plotting Jenny Humphrey’s downfall.

By Hillary Busis | Sep 5 02:44 am ET

Spotted: Blair Waldorf and her entourage lounging on the steps of the Met, snacking on yogurt and plotting Jenny Humphrey’s downfall.

Early Birds Get to Pick the Peanut Galleries of New York

Live, from New York, it’s... Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, and tons of other programs that are taped in front of live audiences.

By Hillary Busis | Sep 4 02:03 am ET

Live, from New York, it’s... Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, and tons of other programs that are taped in front of live audiences.