Celebrities Wearing Glasses
Noun
something such as an interest or fashion that is very popular for a short time
Fad romance! It seems the talented New Yorker never saw her "Vampire Diaries" boyfriend of 10 months as anything more than a fun LoveGame, particularly as he was so narcissistic.
Noun
foolish or senseless behavior
A career-long oscillation between brilliance and folly has made Kanye West hip-hop’s most visible and polarizing figure. “Soon as they like you make ’em un-like you,” he boasts.
Adjective
not correct
Angelina Jolie has been given back a permit to film in Bosnia that was briefly withdrawn because of rumors that the film’s content was offensive and historically inaccurate.
Verb
search for and find
Obsessive coverage of celebrity culture helped to make being a celebrity seem both more desirable and yet more accessible than ever before. Tellingly, the Bling Ring were able to look up celebrities' movements on tmz.com.
Adjective
markedly masculine in appearance or manner
"Macho Man" Randy Savage was a superstar for his exploits in the ring, helping to put WWF wrestling on the map.
Verb
contribute to the progress or growth of
While promoting his new romantic caper movie The Tourist, which he stars in with Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp has dressed like, well, a tourist.
Noun
action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
His career as a competitive athlete already in shambles from a doping scandal, Lance Armstrong announced he would step down as the chairman of his cancer foundation, Livestrong.
Noun
another term for glasses
Google's augmented reality spectacles create sound by sending vibrations directly through the wearer's skull. Called "bone conduction audio," the tech allows you to hear the noise in the environment too.
Verb
wear or display a distinctive or noticeable item
Anne Hathaway sports fetching glasses and a winter coat as she joins co-star Amanda Seyfried for a screening of her forthcoming movie Les Miserables. Despite her casual look, the actress still managed to look stunning.
Noun
desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
Among the dangers is the temptation to "push the envelope": To try to go closer to a rock wall, for instance, than anyone else. With no margin for error, you can pay for it with your life.
Verb
describe or advertise boastfully
Expecting Fart Man to show up on America's Got Talent? At a press conference touting his debut on NBC's hit talent competition, Howard Stern promised to bring a family friendly point of view to the judge's table.
Noun
change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is not welcome
Will Justin Bieber still be a mega star ten years from today? Or will he, like many teen idols before him, prove unable to adjust to the vicissitudes of time?