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Aug 31 2021

Issue #53

I spend way too much time and money on the internet so you don't have to.

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If you are here for shopping links, you are going to be disappointed. If you are here to go on a magical journey through incredible articles filled with fascinating facts as well as a peek at my current media diet, you are in for a treat. Also, it's September?!?
In the fall of 2004, an accomplished, gorgeous Scientologist named Nazanin Boniadi was allegedly selected by officials in the organization to be Tom Cruise’s next girlfriend. Her never-before-told story—of the months inseparable from the star (and his watchers), before she fell out of favor—reveals a complex dynamic that also affected Cruise’s relationships with Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, and, now, Katie Holmes. A long but wild ride - bookmark this and dive in tonight with a glass of wine.
For five decades, as the children at Camp Shane shed pounds, made friends, and found romance, a fierce succession drama was playing out. Anyone else a Heavyweights fan? Here's a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the real life camp as well as its dramatic downfall.
Alana Thompson is no longer the rambunctious child beauty queen the world knew as Honey Boo Boo. And she'd like you to use her real name. There's not a lot of meat to this article but I love the photoshoot and it's interesting to think about reality subjects looking to shed their public personas - especially children.
Watching:
To be completely honest, I didn't have much idea of who JoJo Siwa was until she came out recently - and that was just name recognition. Via the magic of the internet, I stumbled upon this almost 90 minute interview between JoJo, JoJo's new girlfriend, and JoJo's mom. I'm not sure what I expected but I walked away (after about 20 minutes - I couldn't commit to the full 90) with respect for this little legend as well as an appreciation for her sass.
(Still) Reading:
...and still loving Malibu Rising. If I gave into temptation, I would stay up and knock it out in one sitting but I am pacing myself.
Listening:
After two wry country albums and a Grammy-sweeping breakthrough, pop stardom is calling for Kacey Musgraves. Will she answer? Two singles, a film trailer, and now a tour announcement? Paws up, Muskrats because mom is spoiling us! Oh, and this article is great - especially when it comes to the subject of unannounced Facetimes.
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It me. I'm Collin. Shockingly, I hate talking about myself but here are the CliffsNotes. 32, Texan turned cruise ship character turned Texan turned Chicagoan turned Texan. Event designer and planner. Interior designer and stylist. Corporate badass. Spotify playlist-makin' fiend. Fiancé and double dog dad. Cursed with an aggressive gluten intolerance but also a passion for bread and no f*cks to give. Why a newsletter? It gives me a creative outlet with a deadline and my therapist says these things are important. Plus, I love to read, shop, share, and most importantly spend time on the internet. I don't sleep.

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