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You’ll be seeing the rough-and-tumble face of Ryan Reynolds plastered on the cover of People really soon and for all of history in whatever Sexiest Man Alive archives exist (as he is People‘s 25th anniversary SMA). The Proposal star and husband to Scarlett Johannson (who likewise just landed a spot on ELLE’s list of all-time favorite bombshells) says this of the title: “You just have to go with the flow. This gives my family entrée into teasing me for the rest of my life.” What do you think? Is this the picture perfect face of sexy this year? Or would have liked to see someone else in that spot?
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Marcus Schenkenberg, famous male top model, attended the GQ Men of the Year Awards on October 29 in Berlin, Germany. Each year, GQ magazine holds an award ceremony for the men of the year. ELLEgirL, however, was more focused on Marcus Schenkenberg’s gorgeous smile. Check out the list of others who attended the GQ Men of the Year Awards.
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- Seth Rogen has always been that lovable, funny, and schlubby guy that by some miracle gets the hottest girl in the movie (what can we say, we’re a sucker for a funny line).
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But it seems that someone’s been hitting the gym for his lead role in The Green Hornet.
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Funny and cute? Seth Rogen, you’re officially on our radar.
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Yes, girls! We said it! Texting is not the best and brightest means of interacting when interested or dating a guy. Sure, it’s the easiest—sometimes we’re scared to admit your feelings face-to-face. There’s the possibility of being flat-out rejected, and then we have an awkward situation on our hands. Or, sometimes we just can’t think of one word to say to each other that would justify a phone call. Of course we don’t want to look stupid in front of your guy, but a little confidence never hurt anybody! Here are a few tips on how you can boost your confidence, let go of your phone’s key pad, and let yourself do the talking!
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Since 2004, when Ryan Gosling played Noah in the ultimate love story The Notebook, we’ve been in love with his mysterious and handsome looks, along with his passion for true love (or is that Noah’s passion?). Ryan Gosling is our Crush of the Week because he’s not only gorgeous, but because he’s amazingly talented.
This month, he’s tackling two incredibly complex roles: In All Things Good, out December 3, he plays a schizophrenic killer, David Marks, opposite Kirsten Dunst playing his wife who suffers the consequences of his evil past. In the film Blue Valentine, premiering December 31, Gosling plays the powerful role of Dean, a discontent husband who tries to fix his failing marriage with Cindy (played by Michelle Williams). The films centers around flashbacks of their relationship, forcing Gosling to play two different people: the young fun man Cindy falls in love with, and the older grumpy husband he becomes. It has been rumored that between both of these films, Gosling deserves an award for at least one. All we know is, he has shot up to #1 on our crush list.
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Best Picture might still be up for grabs, but up until the Oscar nominations were announced last week, both Hollywood and the fashion world assumed that Black Swan would take home the gold for Best Costume Design. As it turns out, Darren Aronofsky’s disturbing hit isn’t even on the ballot. The snub likely has to do with the negative buzz surrounding costume designer Amy Westcott, who is currently in a credits battle with Kate and Laura Mulleavy of the savvy label Rodarte. Depending on who you ask, the duo’s sartorial contribution ranges from forty to seven pieces.
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The Jersey Shore cast are going back to their (well, most of their) roots in the next season of the outrageous reality show: yes, Italy. What can the crew possibly do in Italy? Throw around some meat balls? Fist pump in the Vatican? The only roommate with actual knowledge about his Italian heritage is Vinny.
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- While the Screen Actors Guild awards have already been handed out, here at ELLEgirl we’re handing out our own awards for the best in red carpet fashion (because that’s the real reason everyone watches the awards right?)
The Hostess with the Most-est: Rosario Dawson
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Just when you thought that life doesn’t imitate art, or at least soapy dramas, Gossip Girl’s fictional cast of Upper East Siders won’t be the only ones throwing some serious venom in their social circles.
Thanks to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, fans can now play “Gossip Girl: Social Climbing,” a free game on Facebook. Just like in the hit show, gamers earn, struggle, and sometimes claw their way up the social ladder by gaining points through being at the right place at the right time—and of course, dressing to stand out in the crowd. Events copy plots of beloved past episodes and characters’ favorite pastimes, including the infamous Assassin Party, Sweetheart Ball, Fashion Week, and club openings. Ultimately, players can be noticed by Gossip Girl herself.
But, don’t stop peering out of your designers specs just yet. If we’ve learned anything from watching Blair, Serena, Chuck and co., it’s that social games aren’t always so glamorous for the losers. What do you think—would you play this game? Or will it just perpetuate social pretension with the message it’s sending?
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It’s three days into the Sundance Film Festival and already reporters are asking Elizabeth Olsen how it feels to be the festival’s it girl. Olsen’s response: “If I am an it girl, the great thing about that is that it can help these two films.” The young actress is talking about Silent House and Martha Marcy May Marlene — two films premiering at this year’s festival. Of course, the press has also trekked into family territory, digging into her relationship with her famous sisters (Mary Kate and Ashley) and without extensive media experience some might falter, but not Olsen. “As for my family, I love them and I love talking about them. But I don’t feel that shadow thing that the media assumes. It’s made up by people I don’t come into contact with.” This line of questioning will fade as Olsen, who’s still a senior at NYU, proves she’s worthy of the Miss Sundance title thanks to her intelligent performances — not her last name.
We sat down with Olsen, who was wearing Kenneth Cole’s official Sundance vest (the designer outfits the festival’s 1600 volunteers), at the Stella Artois Cutting Room on Main Street to discuss the road to Sundance, her sense of fashion, and where she’ll go next.
