The Second Coming Arrives

Friday, October 30, 2009

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Punk will rise again. Tonight at 9 p.m. EDT, cast members from New Moon will join MTV for its first-ever Halloween special, Ulalume: Howling at New Moon. The televised music fest features performances by Paramore, AFI, Dead by Sunrise, and Kid Cudi, as well as an exclusive clip from the long-awaited vampire flick, The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

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Meet the blood brothers. Crime thriller Boondock Saints reunites with its cult following when sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day takes theaters today. Original vigilantes Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery are back, and Judd Nelson and Dexter's Julie Benz join the cast. Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess also returns with another eccentric teen comedy, Gentlemen Broncos, in select theaters.


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Curb your clutter. Today at The Container Store, organizing solutions for every room in the house can be yours for 20 percent off. To save online, enter the code SAVENOW at checkout, or to shop in store, print this coupon.

Scare Up Some Glam Comfort

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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Let comedy give you the chills. Turn on NBC tonight starting at 8 p.m. EDT for special, all-new Halloween-themed episodes of Community, Parks and Recreation, The Office, and 30 Rock, and check out your favorite characters in costume.

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Dream fashionably. Built by Wendy, purveyor of girly, Americana style, has repurposed its classic, custom prints into unique floral pillow cases. The chic sets come with two matching cases.


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Get directions to a discount. Shop West Elm's sale and save up to 60 percent on newly reduced modern furnishings and accessories for the home, including pieces for the bedroom, kitchen, and bath.

Iconic Style Meets the Rank and File

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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All hail the king of pop. This Is It, a tribute to Michael Jackson's extraordinary life and career, moonwalks into theaters today, featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage of the icon's rehearsals for what would have been his final curtain call. Tickets are selling fast, so beat it!

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Take a note from a tastemaker. After 20 years churning out influential interior design glossies, Elle Decor is cracking the books with the release of Style and Substance: The Best of Elle Decor. With sneak peeks into the homes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Yves Saint Laurent, and Monique Lhuillier, to name a few, the book is an embarrassment of riches, full of inspiration and design advice for every budget.


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Give glam a go-round. Indian-born, American fashion designer Naeem Khan is bringing his red-carpet-ready style to the masses. Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. EDT to see the debut of his new Timeless collection for HSN. Full of silk and sequins, the line is equal parts classic and glitzy and ranges from $60 to $450.

Get Into the Spirit

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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Belt it out, sister. Sweet-voiced rock siblings Tegan and Sara release their sixth album today, Sainthood, produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla. But don't stop the folk there — alternative singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart also drops a new disc today, What Will We Be.

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Reacquaint your library with beloved writers. Original vampire chronicler Anne Rice returns to the page with Angel Time: The Songs of the Seraphim today. The supernatural suspense novel is the first title in a three-volume series that centers around a hit man who is urged from above to change his ways. John Irving also has a new title today: Last Night in Twisted River, a powerful father-son tale.


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Diamonds are a budget's best friend. Jewelry designer Stephen Dweck unveils his affordable bauble collection for QVC, Dweck Diamonds, today. The diffusion line is priced between $80 and $300, and features nature-inspired sterling silver and 14k gold pieces with diamond touches.

 

Try Every Trick in the Book

Monday, October 26, 2009

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Give and ye shall read. Wicked author Gregory Maguire is revolutionizing the publishing industry with the release of his latest book, The Next Queen of Heaven. Under Concord Free Press, 2,500 copies of the title will be released for free to readers who make a voluntary donation to a needy cause. Only 100 copy requests will be granted each day while supplies last, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. So snap to it and get your free read fast!

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Keep it under wraps. If you'd like to shield your literature from prying eyes, Book City Jackets are just the thing. Inspired by homemade grade school textbook covers, these recycled kraft paper jackets feature fantastical original illustrations by commissioned artists, making pretty camouflage for the Robert Pattinson biography you're reading.


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Step feet first into Fall. Today, Steve Madden is tossing you savings of up to 30 percent off of cute booties, strappy sandals, and everyday flats during its Fall Favorites Sale. Snag yourself some new boots now before your faves become full-price!

Take a Look at the Life of a Legend

Friday, October 23, 2009

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Follow your hart. Director Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biopic Amelia flies to theaters today, starring Hilary Swank as the American aviation pioneer and Richard Gere as her better half. Meanwhile, Uma Thurman takes on a different adventure, juggling family life while trying to jump-start her career in Motherhood.

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Rock the reel way. When We Were Beautiful, a two-hour documentary chronicling Bon Jovi's ups and downs over the last 25 years, airs Saturday at 9 p.m. EDT on Showtime. For more iconic rock, see U2's Sunday night concert streaming live from the Rose Bowl on YouTube at 8:30 p.m.


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Shop it while it's hot. Now through Nov. 2, Sephora is holding a very rare Friends and Family sale, offering 20 percent off of everything online. Enter the code FF2009 at checkout to snag the deal on your favorite primping products pronto!

Go Off the Wall

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Paper your pad. Barbara Hulanicki, founder of legendary British boutique Biba, has unveiled her line of wallpaper for Graham & Brown, The Flock Collection. The prints are inspired by Victorian, Art Deco, and midcentury modern design.

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Warm up your Winter complexion. Shop Stila's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide and save up to 80 percent on the brand's holiday-themed gift sets of lip gloss, eye shadows, and face color.


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Download with Karen O. Yeah Yeah Yeahs'  iTunes Originals album, a collection of exclusive songs by the alt-rock band, is now yours to score. The tracks included are acoustic versions of hits like Maps and Gold Lion.

Dress Like the Jet Set For Less

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

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Ro your boat. New York City-based jewelry company Me&Ro brings its finery to the masses with Robin by Me&Ro, an affordable collection of nature-inspired baubles for HSN. From fancy beaded drop earrings to engraved everyday pendants, there's something for every occasion, all under $100.

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Be a friend with benefits. As friends and family of Shopbop, today you'll receive 15 percent off of full-priced fashions when you enter the code INTHEFAMILY15 at checkout. It's about time you cashed in on all those acts of kindness, don't you think?


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Travel on the fly. Virgin America has slashed fares on midweek and Saturday flights nationwide through March 10 to only $40 to $100. Book by Oct. 27 to snag these discounted deals and get on your way!

Take New Tales For a Test Drive

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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Hit the road for new music. Pick up Sufjan Stevens's latest album, The BQE, out today. Inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the record sees the talented singer-songwriter merge with a 36-piece symphony and features a companion DVD.

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In with the new. Celebrate late novelist Kurt Vonnegut by perusing Look at the Birdie, a collection of his unpublished short fiction. For stories from another cultural renegade, read Tracy Morgan's memoir I Am the New Black, which chronicles his life from a childhood in the projects to his comedic success on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock.


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Outfit your Fall closet. Shop Urban Outfitters' Private Sale and get 10 percent off of your purchase when you enter the code BFF at checkout. The secret sale ends next Monday at midnight.

Heels and Tech Expand Their Reach

Monday, October 19, 2009

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Vive la France! French footwear designer Pierre Hardy debuts his fourth collaboration with Gap in stores today. La petite Fall/Winter collection includes two towering suede boots in navy, beige, khaki, and gray and a pair of leather sandals in navy and gray.

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Wine is where it's @. Twitter ventures into the social beverage industry, launching its own wine label, Fledgling. Five dollars from each $20 bottle of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay will benefit international children's literacy charity, Room to Read. So when you're feeling the wrath of grapes, you can feel good about yourself, too.


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Click to call. Today, Motorola brings stiff competition to the Android handset game with the premiere of the Motorola CLIQ. The new gadget features both a touchscreen and a builtin keyboard, as well as a camera and a smart social networking interface. T-Mobile customers can snag theirs today, but the rest of you geeks must wait 'til Nov. 2.

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