hairy situations

HuffPo Bravely Investigates Madonna’s New Mustache

6:40AM Kyle Buchanan | “PHOTOS: Madonna’s Movie Premiere With Friends, Facial Hair,” promised the headline on today’s Huffington Post, and we dutifully clicked, wondering who would be the latest star to don Hollywood’s hottest new accessory: the moustache! Previously an outdated cultural relic, the moustache has undergone a renaissance thanks to actors like George Clooney and Robert Downey, Jr.; would a star of similar stature attending the premiere of Madonna’s Filth and Wisdom be the newest member of the facial hair club? Then, we came to the last sentence of the article: “Here are photos of some of the celebrities who came out to support [Madonna] Monday night and, perhaps more surprising for such a perfectionist, a close-up of Madonna’s upper lip hair.” More »

Katie Holmes Haircut Turns Cruise Family Into Identical Triplets

8:00AM Molly Friedman | Before her marriage to Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes was not considered to be much of a fashion chameleon. Her Dawson’s Creek era hairstyle — an unassuming, just-out-of-bed look — matched her sense of style, and there was no reason for her to frequently change her look to keep up with the times. But then came Tom. And Suri. And Posh. And suddenly, Katie’s “look” was something to be observed, altering rapidly with each life change, and now, her brand-new page boy cut is a certifiable oddity. We put together a montage of the various styles that Katie has undergone in the last two years; strangely enough, as her hair has gotten shorter and shorter, her transformation has resulted in an eerie resemblance to both Tom’s silky cut and little Suri’s bob. More »