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Arianna Huffington's Hypocrisy on 'Un-American' Outsourcing
Back in 2004, Arianna Huffington didn't have a well-funded, fast-growing internet publishing empire. So she could afford to call the hiring of foreign workers a "crime against America." You'll never guess what Huffington is doing today. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Aaron Altman: Predicted response: "But I'm paying them in American dollars, Mr. Tate. I'm doing my bit for king and country!" 3 Responses | Other threads
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jobs
Dan Froomkin Becomes Latest Refugee at Huffington Post
The trail between the Washington Post and Huffington Post is becoming something of a pipeline: ousted liberal WaPo columnist Dan Froomkin has landed at Arianna Huffington's well-funded website. His new home may be worse than the old one. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Lulupasternak: Considering he didn't do any actual reporting at WaPo (aggressive aggregating is more like it), I wonder how he's going... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Media Catfight!
HuffPo's Nico Pitney vs. Washington Post's Dana Milbank: "Pathetic"
HuffiPo's Nico Pitney was called on at an Obama presser to ask a crowdsourced question from Iranians. Dana Milbank called out Pitney in a Washington Post column for collusion with Obama's administration. They smacked each other down on CNN today! More »
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By Foster KamerComment by lobstr: Pico shouldda gone in for the kill with the timeless "Dana is a girl's name". Win. 2 Responses | Other threads
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news you can lose
Things For Which There Is No Right Answer
Microfame expert Rex Sorgatz asks: "The second local version of HuffPo, NYC, launched last week. Will anyone read it?" I can say from personal experience: no. In other news, Gothamist is still very servicey. And pays their writers. [Fimoculous]
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By Foster KamerComment by sweetcaroline: some of us read the chicago version and survive. my friend is a suntimes sports reporter and I have tried... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Death of Ideals
Slave Labor: The New, New-Media Profit Model
Here's a question both Arianna Huffington and Guest of a Guest blog mogul wunderkind Rachelle Hruska want to know: Why pay for something - or for them, content - when you can get it for free? Like slavery, but different! More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Soup: This is an excellent piece but people make a lot of assumptions about compensation. For example, I assume that Foster... 8 Responses | Other threads
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print is dead
Huffington Post: Acquisition Bait, Now More Than Ever
It's official: Betsy Morgan says she was indeed pushed out as the ineffectual CEO of the Huffington Post. But to what end? The new regime is downplaying profitability in favor of revenue growth — the ideal ramp for a sale. More » -
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Will Investors Leash Arianna Huffington's Spending?
It's a bold new future at the Huffington Post: investors have installed their own CEO; a CBS producer will launch a Gotham edition next month. Nevertheless, insiders are murmuring about belt-tightening, starting at the top. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by MerrickEuterpe: Huffington has a nasty habit of getting the organizers of her speaking engagements to pay her directly for her travel... more » | Other threads
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Investor Takes Over Management of Huffington Post
As the Huffington Post bulks up, the company is apparently changing management: CEO Betsy Morgan is on her way out, replaced by Eric Hippeau of investor SoftBank Capital, PaidContent reports. More » -
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Does The Huffington Post Use Sexism To Drive Liberal Page Views?
The Sexist blogger Amanda Hess says, "Yes." And we're a little hard-pressed to disagree. [Jezebel]
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By MeganComment by PilgrimSoul: Is this surprising? Liberal dudes often think because they don't call us bitches to their faces they are exempt... 23 Responses | Other threads
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charts
Will Arianna Huffington Be Paying You This Month?
The Huffington Post has been taking flack for not paying writers, but it's not so simple. Most bloggers aren't paid, but some are. On staff, there are paid interns, unpaid interns, and paying interns. It's all very complicated, but luckily we made you a chart. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by mimigoliath: I dunno, writing for HuffPo gets me lots of exposure, so I don't mind not being paid. Of course, I... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Bill O'Reilly Attacks 'Far Left' For Criticism Over Death of George Tiller
In a much anticipated episode of the O'Reilly Factor, Bill O'Reilly addressed the murder of George Tiller, whom he frequently referred to as "Tiller the Baby Killer," decrying the use of violence for political purposes and lashing out at those on the "far left" who dare to criticize him.
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Comment by bluebears: Why, here's a surprise! The two abortion opponents are men. huh. 38 Responses | Other threads
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journalismism
Who's Afraid of Arianna Huffington?
Syracuse University's journalism school will next week honor Arianna Huffington, and already alarm bells are going off inside traditional media: Why honor a woman who doesn't pay most of her writers, undermining the school's own graduates? More »
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By Ryan TateComment by sample032: Anyone with only a light knowledge of economics knows the reason for low pay (if any) of journalists is because... 4 Responses | Other threads
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moguls
Arianna Huffington Discovers 'Weird Porn' on the Internet
Though she's been depicted strangling newspapers and stealing their content, Arianna Huffington was just warmly praised by the Washington Post's publisher. There are several reasons for this, starting with her comment about "very weird porn." More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Gregoire: You know, after you get past the accent, she's really quite boring. 1 Responses | Other threads
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journalismism
Can the Huffington Post's Fresh News Vets Survive Arianna?
For all her success, Arianna Huffington is a notoriously difficult boss. Turnover at her Huffington Post has been high; it's mainly the young and hardy who last. So HuffPo's two new seasoned pros should produce either a surprising turnaround — or an all-too-predictable trainwreck. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by The Lone Scout: Technically speaking, if something has run off the rails, it's already a train wreck. 1 Responses | Other threads
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twitterati
The Twitterati Feel Awkward, Innocuous, and Sad
Did you know Arianna Huffington's godson is so afraid of Gawker, he can't say its name aloud on Twitter? Or that Ruth Reichl can be bought? The things one learns from the media's Twitter addicts: More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by timeoutofmind: how much will i pay for used twits at the cabbage patch convention in Ypsilanti next February ? more » | Other threads
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awards
Perverse Journalism Prize Loves You, Your Worst Enemy
The Si Newhouse School's journalism awards are next month, and the mood at the ceremony could quickly get uncomfortable. Starting with Arianna Huffington getting a Lifetime Achivement award that last went to her bitter nemesis. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by if_i_only_had_a_heart: russert was a suckup party host who wrote that he considered conversations off the record unless otherwise stated -- a... 8 Responses | Other threads
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struggling writers
Who's Ghost Writing Arianna Huffington's Twitter?
It's widely acknowledged among Huffington Post alumni that founding editor Roy Sekoff ghost writes Arianna Huffington's columns. So it would be natural to expect Huffington to outsource her new Twitter stream, as well. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Aaron Altman: AriannaHuffington Got Bob Balaban to pen column on CEO pay in style of character from 'Best In Show'! I will... 4 Responses | Other threads
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jobs
Arianna Huffington Seeks Young Flunkies
The last year brought the Huffington Post record traffic, impressive election scoops and, oh yes, $25 million. So how about hiring some seasoned editors? More »
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By Ryan TateComment by AronneHelva: The ad fails to mention the job has been vacant since 2007, and they've been unable to find someone willing... more » | Other threads
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publicity stunts
Arianna Huffington Guest-Edits Metro, Any Other Outlet That Will Have Her
Arianna Huffington is guest-editing the Metro free throwaway newspaper today. It's unclear why, exactly, but the "Arianna Says" commentary bubbles are hilarious. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Aaron Altman: Seeing that grinning face, it's hard not to single in on the words "inspire such outrage", "boggles the mind" and... 3 Responses | Other threads
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videuhoh
Arianna Huffington As Knowledgeable As This Insane Comedian
Why did Arianna Huffington agree to do the Rachel Maddow Show with comic and former E! host Hal Sparks? So self-undermining! More »
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By Ryan TateComment by The Velvet Blog: Ugh. I liked him on "Talk Soup," actually, but that was painful. Also, happened to see him plugging "The Secret" on... 1 Responses | Other threads
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rumormonger
Huffington Post Bidding On Local News Site?
We hear the Huffington Post is trying to buy Outside.in, the local news aggregator from supremely smug literary Park Sloper Steven Johnson. HuffPo embracing the local news business as promised? Bizarre. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by BooWahBabe: I have NEVER heard of them and am once again confused as hell as to how something like this or... 5 Responses | Other threads
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from the mailbag
Arianna Huffington Lays Off 12,000 Citizen Journalists, Hires Godson
Two of the hottest 2008 presidential campaign scoops belonged to the Huffington Post's Off the Bus. Arianna Huffington let the citizen journalism project stagnate, then gave it to her godson.
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By Ryan TateComment by RachelSklar: Gabe Beltrone is great and was one of my office faves, possibly because he sat next to me and would... 1 Responses | Other threads
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23/6
Barry Diller's Funny Business
Just last month, IAC chief Barry Diller was chiding his fellow moguls for laying workers off in a recession and spending indiscriminately. So how does he explain getting rid of 23/6, his humor site? More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by joehackett: The rest of the site may be garbage but Get Your War On is incredibly funny. 3 Responses | Other threads
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recessionomics
Huffington Post Worth Just $2 Million?
The Huffington Post raised $25 million right before traffic cratered post election. Ad Age's Simon Dumenco ran the new numbers and decided HuffPo is just a sad new version of Salon. More » -
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Arianna Huffington Says She Believes In Newspapers. Buy It?
Seeing Arianna Huffington in the LA Times Sunday, someone who has worked for the internet publisher tipped us to a purported lookalike: Ursula from the Little Mermaid. Mean and juvenile! But maybe appropriate! More »
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journalismism
Huffington Post Pimps Designer 'Gifts' From Arianna
Other publishers are cutting back on holiday parties and bonuses, but not Arianna Huffington! It's designer sweaters for her long-suffering employees again this year. So long as they do an advertorial "thank you." More »
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By Ryan TateComment by sweetcaroline: Arianna is one of the few media employers with the ability to privide jobs or bonuses this year. She raised... 4 Responses | Other threads
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moguls
Arianna Huffington's Scuzzy Copying Pisses Off Chicagoans
Arianna Huffington may have raised $25 million last month, but with her traffic tanking post-election, the Huffington Post publisher is clinging to old desperation tactics. Like straight jacking other people's content. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Minsley Tortimer: I've noticed a lot of my posts on gawker end up as front page news on huffingtonpost. doesn't nick get... 1 Responses | Other threads
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entrepreneurs
Arianna Huffington Times The Market Impeccably
The Huffington Post announced just weeks ago that it had landed $25 million in new investments. Now, their traffic is (predictably) plunging. Arianna Huffington's dealmaking abilities are awesome. More »
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Comment by Nick Denton: I suspect the deal owes as much to Kenny Lerer's behind-the-scenes dealmaking as to Arianna's election showmanship. For instance, Lerer... 4 Responses | Other threads
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FNFF
Arianna Huffington Explains What a Blog is For the Very Old and Very Slow
This video of blogmistress Arianna Huffington explaining to Charlie Rose "how blogs work" in her ominous Greek accent is like a dada performance art. There's no way this is real. It's like the blind leading the blind. God, I wish I was stoned right now. What is a link? Why, in Arianna's world, it's "a magical thing."
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By SheilaComment by DontMakeMe: So are we holding FNFF here or on the Sheila's Lovely Legs and Underwear post??? 34 Responses | Other threads
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arianna huffington
Arianna Calls on Jobless To Enrich Her
Arianna Huffington had some good advice for aspiring bloggers on the Daily Show tonight — blog your passion, go with your first impression — but her most important technique was communicated only implicitly, by way of example: Promote the hell out of yourself. From a brief guest stint on the Comedy Central show, Huffington gleaned exclusive backstage video for her own site, negotiations to have host Jon Stewart blog for her exclusively, a big plug for her "Complete Guide To Blogging" book and a televised recruiting call for free writers for her "blogging the meltdown" project. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by belltolls: Where in Holy Hell will they find free writers? 6 Responses | Other threads
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candy spelling
Is Candy Spelling HuffPo's Most Useless Celebrity Columnist?
Back when Arianna Huffington founded the Huffington Post, she promised a blogging free-for-all where Washington D.C.'s best and brightest would rub virtual shoulders with megawatt Hollywood movie stars. Three years later, the site's political promise has been fulfilled, but HuffPo can boast little in the way of celebrities aside from ponderings written by the other brother on Wings, pre-emptive "I Didn't Do the Nanny" missives from Rob Lowe, and the occasional drop-in by Charlotte's husband from Sex and the City. And then, for some reason, there is Candy Spelling. -
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Huffington Post Raises Incredible Amount Of Money
We were impressed last month when it was rumored that the Huffington Post may have raised $15 million in new investment, a big accomplishment for a media company at a time when the media economy is in the trash. Well, those rumors turned out to be false. Actually, HuffPo has raised $25 million from a venture capital firm. Amazing. So what will they do with all this cash? More »
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Comment by squat6971: Maybe Arianna can start paying her people now? 1 Responses | Other threads
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snl
Mocking Arianna The Way She Deserves To Be Mocked
On the heels of reports her megablog Huffington Post has received $15 million in venture capital funding, Arianna Huffington got the SNL treatment last night, and it was...really tame. New performer Michaela Watkins captured the details of the HuffPo founder as well as she did in her audition tape, but it missed out on so much of what's really meaningful about Arianna — you know, callous mistreatment of those under her employ, and a fondness for cults. Click for Ms. Watkins — and Arianna's — Weekend Update debut. More »
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Comment by jasonelias: For some reason the guy I'm liking the best this year is Kenan Thompson. He's just so absurd and actually... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Reports: HuffPo Maybe, Coulda Raised $15 Million
According to some reports, the Huffington Post has raised $15 million in a new round of investment. But nobody really knows for sure whether that's true, yet! Let us say right up front that if it is true—and the Times UK says it is—this will be the coup of the media meltdown. Raising cash like that in this economic environment is impressive, and we would have to tip our hats to HuffPo, and acknowledge that we have wildly underestimated them. Here are all of the details from various reports on Arianna's maybe-triumph: More »
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Comment by Truculent: There must be an awful lot of Arab money with nothing to do lying around. Arriana is a savvy businesswoman... 1 Responses | Other threads
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arianna huffington
Arianna Huffington Will Fund More Journalism, Somehow
Arianna Huffington is branching out and branching out some more! Fresh off her adventurous night subbing as the host of Rachel Maddow's show, the accented mogul (and current non-friend to us) announced today that the Huffington Post "is going to raise money to fund investigative journalism projects." How does she plan to come up with the cash for this, the most expensive type of reporting? She won't say! Yet. More »
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Arianna Declares 'Biggest Wiener' Of Election Season
Arianna Huffington's thick Greek accent is usually a social asset. It adds spice to a televised panel discussion, and on the party circuit encourages a conversation partner to lean in intimately to understand the former socialite's words. But give the internet publisher her own hourlong TV show, as with her guest-hosting stint tonight on the Rachel Maddow Show, and the accent becomes a liability, like a single seasoning taking over a dish. "You can't understand a word she says and she even makes my cat get irritated," one tipster wrote 20 minutes into the program. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by RandomLunatic: What I noticed much was how little star wattage she produced on the screen compared to, say, Rachel Maddow. I've... 3 Responses | Other threads
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saturday night live
Meet 'SNL's' New Arianna Huffington
This is Michaela Watkins, and she's apparently the newest addition to the cast of Saturday Night Live, the ancient sketch comedy show that is relevant again because a) you can watch just the funny bits online and b) there was apparently a presidential election this year. (Ok fine and c) they have a good cast and it seems less terrible in its current incarnation than it did the last time everyone talked about how they were watching it again.) In the attached clip, Watkins is doing her audition bit: a pretty great impression of noted blog-runner and grudge-holder and Internet Doyenne Arianna Huffington! Hooray, making fun of Arianna Huffington will soon hit the mainstream! Click to watch. More »
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By PareeneComment by ineffable.me: Alright ladies. I shall be watching on Saturday. Way to not call me Lorne :( 8 Responses | Other threads
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Not Your Average Bear. Family Guy spinoff The Cleveland Show has received a full-season order from Fox, but has been pushed all the way to Fall. In another announcement we totally saw coming, THR reports that "Arianna Huffington will join the cast in a recurring role as the [talking] matriarch of a bear family," who says things like, "Da eeconomeec game is not supposed to be rrrigged like some shaydee ring toss on a carneeval midway. Now who vould like another helping of flopping sah-mon?" [THR] -
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Internet Doyennes Both Love Cash Bonfires
It is easy to be so taken by Arianna Huffington's charm and personal history that one loses sight of the big picture. Just ask the New Yorker's Lauren Collins, whose profile of the Huffington Post publisher had too much on Huffington's yoga and sleeping habits and not enough about how she operates her business. The Times, too, seems to be overly concerned with personal narratives this morning, educating readers at length about how Huffington and royalist competitor Tina Brown went to fancy London parties together in the 1970s and both dated older men, so they're friendly rather than cutthroat competitors. Whatever. The real question: How is either of these money-losing publishers going to attract advertising? More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Nick Denton: Best line from Arango's piece, about Arianna Huffington and Tina Brown in swinging 1970s London: "Theirs was a world of... 2 Responses | Other threads
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tina brown
Tina Brown Says Arianna Will Publish Anything
Internet publishers Arianna Huffington and Tina Brown may both be foreign transplants to the U.S., but there's little question which of the two fifty-somethings has more fully assimilated her site to the democratic rough-and-tumble of American Web culture. It was Huffington who offered blogs to five virtual strangers over the course of two days, as documented in the New Yorker earlier this month, including "the Asperger’s-afflicted teen-age son of a radio d.j." and "a woman, dressed exclusively in green, who was trying to stop insecticide spraying." Brown, in contrast, has lent her Daily Beast a distinctly royalist feel, as one might expect from a Commander of the British Empire. And the former New Yorker editor played the snob angle for all it was worth in a lengthy interview with Portfolio's Lloyd Grove: More »
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By Ryan TateComment by MrInBetween: I just can't get it up for a Tina-Arianna cat-fight. 4 Responses | Other threads
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