Marissa Brassfield
Marissa is a ridiculously efficient lifestyle, fashion and entertainment writer with over 5,000 published articles (and over 25 million views) for several international online publications, including Trend Hunter, Foodista and CalorieLab. Her diverse portfolio reflects her passion for fashion, exercise, celebrities, cars, gadgets, social media, sports, and food and beverage.
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Reality Pawn Shop Smackdown: 'Pawn Stars' Versus 'Hardcore Pawn'The growth of reality television shows like History's "Pawn Stars" and TruTV's "Hardcore Pawn" show how the economy has influenced viewers' entertainment preferences.
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'Kitchen Nightmares' Vs. 'Bar Rescue' Vs. 'Restaurant: Impossible'A showdown between three shows that feature high-profile makeovers of struggling establishments.
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Why Elise Wims Can't Win 'Hell's Kitchen'With the Monday night finale of "Hell's Kitchen" in mind, a fan's perspective on why Elise Wims shouldn't win the head chef job at BLT Steak.
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Cyndi Lauper Flubs the Star-Spangled Banner, and 5 Other Celebs Who've Forgotten the National Anthem LyricsCyndi Lauper recently underwhelmed U.S. Open attendees when she flubbed a line of the national anthem, joining celebs like Roseanne Barr, Christina Aguilera and Steven Tyler who've forgotten the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner." -
Pole-Dancing Celebs: Britney Spears, Eva Longoria, Kate Middleton and MoreBritney Spears gave Pauly D the most public pole dance of his life last Thursday in Montreal. Read on for other celebs who've tried pole dancing, including Eva Longoria, Kate Middleton, Kendra Wilkinson and Miley Cyrus. -
Snooki Shows Off Trim Figure in Las Vegas; 5 Other Celebs Who've Shed Weight This SummerSnooki debuts her slimmed-down figure in Las Vegas; in doing so, she joins several other celebrities who've shed weight in the summer of 2011, including Carrie Fisher, Mariah Carey and Jason Segel.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Selling California Home; Inside the Power Couple's Other AbodesAs Brangelina put their Malibu home up for sale, we take a look at the power couple's other estates around the world. -
Steve Jobs Resigns from Apple; For Diehard Fans, Life Goes OnIt's the end of the Steve Jobs era at Apple, and for this diehard fan, life goes on.
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Musician Cameos on 'The Simpsons': Lady Gaga, 50 Cent, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson and MoreLady Gaga will appear on an upcoming episode of "The Simpsons," joining a long list of musicians who've appeared on the long-running series, including Zooey Deschanel, Ludacris, 50 Cent, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson.Also published on: -
Kelly Clarkson Infuriated Over Album Leak; 5 Other Musicians Who've Publicly Vented About Pirated MusicOver 50 of Kelly Clarkson's songs leak on the Internet, prompting the singer to vent her frustrations with the press. Other musicians who've grown irate about pirated music include Kanye West, Eminem and Jordin Sparks. -
Celebrities Who Drive Eco-Friendly Cars: Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Will Ferrell and MoreLeonardo DiCaprio will soon be behind the wheel of a Fisker Karma hybrid sports car, but he isn't the only celebrity to purchase an eco-friendly vehicle. Jay Leno, George Clooney, Will Ferrell and Paris Hilton also own green rides. -
Kate Winslet Escapes Fire at Richard Branson's House; 5 Other Celebrity Fire ScaresKate Winslet had to evacuate Richard Branson's Caribbean home when it burned down on Monday. Other celebrities who've recently had bad luck with fire include Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Kat Von D. -
Rocker Grandpas - What Rockstars Have Grandkids?Rocker Rod Stewart is now a grandfather, as daughter Kimberly Stewart gave birth to a daughter on Sunday. He joins fellow musicians-turned-grandfathers like Steven Tyler, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne and others. -
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Versus 'The Osbournes': The Evolution of Reality TV FamiliesThe Osbournes and Kardashians have been dominant families in reality television. How has the portrayal of the reality TV family evolved between "The Osbournes" and "Keeping Up With the Kardashians"?
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Why Kim Kardashian is the Queen of Self-PromotionKim Kardashian is the queen of self-promotion. In honor of her upcoming marriage to Kris Humphries, which will be televised for an E! special, we look back at Kim's personal branding efforts over the years.
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Lady Gaga Surfs in Mexico, and 5 Other Wave-Riding Paparazzi FavoritesLady Gaga was recently spotted surfing in Mexico, joining a long list of paparazzi favorites who can hang 10 with the best of them, including Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz and Lindsay Lohan. -
Anne Hathaway Raps on Conan, and 5 Other Odd Celeb RappersAnne Hathaway channeled Lil Wayne for an impromptu rap on "Conan," joining other squeaky-clean celebrity rappers like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. -
Reality Stars with Fragrance Deals: Snooki, Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian and MoreSnooki recently landed a fragrance deal, adding to the growing list of reality stars with signature scents, including Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom. -
2011 Celebrity Jewelry Lines: Kate Hudson, Sammi Giancola, Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian and MoreKate Hudson recently showed off her upcoming jewelry line for Elle magazine; other celebrities with jewelry collections in 2011 include Heidi Klum, Sammi Giancola, Kim Kardashian and Angelina Jolie. -
Ali Lohan Scores a Modeling Contract, and Other Celebrity Little Sisters Who've Attained Solo SuccessAli Lohan isn't the only little sister to step out of her famous sibling's shadow; Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Zooey Deschanel, Ashlee Simpson and Elle Fanning have similarly attained solo success. -
Salma Hayek Talks Privilege; Other Celebrity Parents Who Live Lavish LifestylesSalma Hayek recently ruffled feathers with her frank admission of the benefits of being privileged, but she isn't the only celebrity parent to live a lavish lifestyle. -
Snooki's Montana Mishap and 5 Other Celebrity Geography GaffesIn a Friday radio interview, Snooki forgot where Montana was, causing her to join a list of geography-challenged celebrities that includes Taylor Momsen, Katy Perry and Britney Spears.
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Katie Holmes and 5 Other Celebrity Dominatrix-Inspired Magazine CoversSensuality and dominance are perennial themes in fashion, and recent magazine covers show celebrities like Katie Holmes, Khloe Kardashian and Lady Gaga wearing dominatrix-inspired fashion. -
The 'Breathe' Tattoo Club: Jordin Sparks, Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan, Drew BarrymoreJordin Sparks' 'breathe' tattoo makes her the latest celebrity to sport ink that references breathing. Lindsay Lohan, Drew Barrymore and Miley Cyrus are also members of the club.
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'Top Shot' Season 3 Cast Versus Season 2: By the Numbers"Top Shot" Season 3 debuted a cast that isn't as military-heavy as previous seasons. See how this season's competitors stack up to those of Season 2.
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Roseanne Barr is Running for President; 5 Other Celebs with Presidential AspirationsRoseanne Barr recently announced her intent to run for president; in doing so, she joins other celebrities with presidential aspirations, including Jay-Z, Paris Hilton and Donald Trump.
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JWoww and Snooki Slim Down for 'Jersey Shore' Season 4On the premiere of Season 4, JWoww and Snooki debuted seriously slimmed-down physiques. Has this dynamic duo finally gone Hollywood?
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Is Gordon Ramsay Keeping Carrie and Elise on 'Hell's Kitchen' for Drama's Sake?The ongoing battle between Carrie and Elise has been a trademark of Season 9. Are Gordon Ramsay and the Fox producers keeping this dynamic duo on the show for drama's sake?
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Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford Get Engaged: 5 Other Actress-Musician CouplesCarey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford are engaged, joining actress-musician couples that include Kate Moss and Jamie Hince, Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy, and Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.
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2011 Marine Corps Ball Invitees: Mila Kunis, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Scarlett Johansson and MoreEnterprising Marines have started a new tradition by inviting celebrities as their dates to the Marine Corps Ball. The invitees to the 2011 Marine Corps Birthday Ball currently include Scarlett Johansson, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus and Mila Kunis.Also published on:
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10 Quotes from the "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" Press Conference at Comic-Con 2011Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego kicked off with a "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" press conference with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and director Bill Condon; read on for 10 quotes from the presser.
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Britney Spears' Bodyguard Drama Through the YearsBritney Spears' former bodyguard releases explosive new allegations in a sexual harassment suit against the star, marking the latest ex-bodyguard in her camp to badmouth the singer in public.Also published on:
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Zach Braff and 4 Other Celebs Whose Hacked Websites Caused Trouble in Summer 2011Zach Braff is the latest celebrity whose official website was hacked in the summer of 2011. Lady Gaga, David Beckham and even President Barack Obama have also fallen victim to online hackers over the past two months.
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Lauren Conrad and 3 Other Celebs with Neon Dip-Dyed HairLauren Conrad stepped out this week wearing blue-tipped hair, joining celebs Snooki, Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga in adopting neon dip-dyed hair.
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Paris Hilton Walks Out of ABC News Interview; 5 Other Celebs Who've Stormed Out of Media AppearancesParis Hilton makes a hasty exit after an ABC News reporter hints that she's a has-been. The socialite joins other celebs who've stormed off-set, including Marc Anthony, Naomi Campbell and Chris Brown.Also published on:
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Emma Watson Will Return to Brown University; 10 Other Female Celebs Who Stuck it Out at Ivy League SchoolsEmma Watson announced at a "Harry Potter" press conference that she's returning to Brown University. The actress joins a distinguished group of female celebrities who've graduated from Ivy League schools, including Natalie Portman and Meryl Streep.
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's 'Q'Viva!' Commitment and 5 Other Celeb Exes Who've Worked TogetherSoon-to-be exes Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have committed to work together on upcoming talent show "Q'Viva!" These famous celebrity exes know a thing or two about maintaining a professional relationship long after their romantic one fizzled.
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Gwen Stefani Announces Harajuku Mini for Target Line, and 3 Other Celeb Fashion Collections for Kids and JuniorsWith Gwen Stefani's announcement of the Harajuku Mini for Target kids' fashion line, she joins other celebrity designers who've catered to younger consumers, including Tori Spelling, the Olsen twins, and Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian.
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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' Aug. 20 Wedding Date and 5 Other August Celebrity WeddingsKim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have reportedly settled on an Aug. 20 wedding date. Kim joins a long line of celebrities who've tied the knot in August, including Sherri Shepherd, Alyssa Milano, Ali Larter and Mark Wahlberg.
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What Should Chris Colfer Try Next?From writing novels to advocating on behalf of bullied youth, we've got plenty of alternate professional projects for Chris Colfer to pursue when his "Glee" character Kurt graduates from McKinley High next May.
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Actors in Drag: Adam Sandler, Daniel Craig, and Other Boys Who Will Be GirlsIn his upcoming movie "Jack and Jill," Adam Sandler dresses in drag to play a female role. In doing so, he joins several other actors who've cross-dressed on camera, including James Franco, Tom Hanks, and Eddie Murphy.
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Snooki's 2nd Book Ranks Her With Bethenny, Tori, Other Veteran Reality TV AuthorsHarperCollins has greenlighted Snooki's second book, "Gorilla Beach," for a 2012 release. The pint-sized partier joins the growing list of reality stars like Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie and Kate Gosselin who've gone on to write multiple books.Also published on:
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Celebrity 'Harry Potter' Fans: Famous Faces Who Love the SeriesIn honor of the final "Harry Potter" film, we round up some of the franchise's most famous fans, including President Barack Obama, Anna Wintour, Rob Kardashian and Michael Jackson.Also published on:
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Salma Hayek's Baby Daddy Drama with Francois Pinault, and 5 Other Famous Baby Daddies that Fathered a Child They Didn't ClaimHot on the heels of news that Salma Hayek's husband Francois Pinault fathered a child with supermodel Linda Evangelista, we ID five other famous baby daddies who've had to claim an unexpected child, including Gavin Rossdale and Arnold Schwarzenegger.Also published on:
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Kourtney Kardashian and 5 Other Famous Moms Who Avoided MarriageKourtney Kardashian isn't rushing into marriage with baby daddy Scott Disick, but she isn't the only famous mom who's avoided the altar. Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Sheryl Crow are just some of the celebrities who remained unmarried after motherhood.
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Anne Hathaway Shares Catwoman Training Secrets; 5 Other Celebrity Workouts for Upcoming Superhero MoviesSuperhero movies are among the most-anticipated blockbuster films of summer 2011 and 2012. Read on to discover the workouts celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth used to prep for their superhuman roles.
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Justin Bieber Reads the Letterman Top Ten; 5 Other Celebs Who've Done the SameJustin Bieber showed off his keen sense of humor with an appearance on "Late Show With David Letterman" on Wednesday. This roundup takes a look at other famous faces who've passed the Letterman litmus test, including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.Also published on:
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All About Umami: Delve into the Most Mysterious of Our Five TastesIn elementary school, we learn that there are four primary tastes: sweet, sour, bitter and salty. There is a fifth, more elusive taste that has only been recognized as such within the last thirty years.
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Glassware to Stock Your Home Bar: Versatile Kitchenware for Your Favorite DrinksWhether your home bar is a cupboard drawer or twelve-seat behemoth, proper glassware is paramount to drinking an alcoholic beverage the way it's meant to be enjoyed.
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Kick Start Your Night with Belgian Beers: Eight Percent or More Alcohol by VolumeFive Belgian beers that contain 8 or more percent alcohol by volume and that can be found at your local fine liquor or grocery store.
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Craft Brews for the Domestic Beer DrinkerIf your beer-drinking future is more likely to contain Coors, Miller or Bud than Victory, Rogue or Sierra Nevada, you're missing out on some of the tastiest beers available in the country.
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Four Must-haves at Your Next Holiday Party'Tis the season for holiday festivities. When planning your next holiday party, make sure these four items are on your checklist to ensure your guests rave, not rant.
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Winter's Best Seasonal BrewsWhen the weather cools down, brewmasters worldwide begin to release their annual winter beers. This review contains six crowd-pleasers that are a great introduction to seasonal brews and can be found in nearly every fine grocery or liquor store.
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Foolproof Food and Beer Pairings for WinterWith winter's weather drop comes an arsenal of great stouts and dark ales. It's also the season to entertain, and these foolproof food and beer pairings will ensure a great experience for your loved ones.