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Vibe, Richardson Herald Obama's 'New Direction'

Vibe, Richardson Herald Obama's 'New Direction'
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AP points us towards the November issue of Vibe magazine, which features a personal letter from Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, urging readers, "We are at a defining moment in our history."

What struck Media Mob was the juxtaposition of the cover photo, which was by renowned (if somewhat louche) photographer Terry Richardson, and Senator Obama's plea that "I am running for president to take this country in a new direction." (Say it out loud.)  read more »

Lydia Hearst to Get 'Model of the Year' Laurels; Plus, Sneak Peek at Richardson Shoot for Perry Ellis

Look familiar?
Look familiar?

The Michael Awards—the big black-tie fashion-industry smoochfest that gives out awards and raises money for the National Children's Leukemia Foundation—won’t be held until May 7th, but at this early date! The Transom can now exclusively reveal 2007’s model of the year: Lydia Hearst.

“It’s basically the Oscars of fashion,” she said, while picking away at a lobster roll yesterday at a café in the Time Warner Center.

Okay so, had she prepared her speech?  read more »

Gossip Roundup: Vincent Gallo and Terry Richardson Wish You an Annoying Thanksgiving; Nicole Richie's Turkey-Day Good Deed!

Yawn. What? Right. Here's the gossip round-up for Nov. 23, 2008, Thanksgiving Friday and possibly the slowest news day ever.

An eight-months-pregnant Nicole Richie and her friend, the society disc jockeyess Samantha Ronson, volunteered at a Hollywood soup kitchen yesterday.  read more »