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Kate's New 'Do in Full View

Will McCahill — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:13:32 CDT

Kate Gosselin, whose so-called reverse-mullet hairdo has been among her claims to fame, showed off a new cut today on ABC’s The View , where she’s been filling in as a guest co-host, E! reports. “Isn’t it cute?” she gushed as her colleagues fawned over the look.

Semenya's Makeover Downright Cynical

Will McCahill — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:37:14 CDT

The appearance of Caster Semenya, the runner who was the subject of gender controversy at last month’s world championships, all made over on the cover of a South African magazine has blogger Anna N., on Jezebel, smelling a rat. “It’s hard not to see the shoot as a calculated move...

Susan Boyle Dyes Hair, Dons Make-Up

Evann Gastaldo — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:30:52 CDT

Britain’s Got Talent judges can talk all they want about keeping their frumpy-chic new star just the way she is for the finals. Susan Boyle isn't having any of it: The YouTube sensation got a $50 dye job, haircut and straightening yesterday, turning her frowsy gray locks brown and wavy,...

Susan Boyle Makeover Begins

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:52:36 CDT

Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Internet sensation, has been the subject of one hot debate: Makeover or no makeover? The makeover process has already begun, Deadline reports—Boyle appeared recently in a trendy dress and leather jacket. “It wasn’t until I saw myself on TV that I realized...

To Complete Fairy Tale, Boyle Needs a Makeover

Kevin Spak — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:09:00 CDT

It’s politically correct to say frumpy singing sensation Susan Boyle doesn’t need a makeover. But honestly? Of course she does, writes Washington Post fashion guru Robin Givhan. If Boyle stays the same, it’ll “unravel the centuries-long tradition of fairy tales.” Sure, Boyle won us over precisely because she doesn't look...