January 6th, 2009
The DVD for The Wackness came out today! In honor of that, MKAshley is giving away a free copy.
Image: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
The Wackness is a coming-of-age tale set in New York City in the early nineties. Josh Peck plays Luke Shapiro, a lonely teenager who, in the first summer after high school, takes on an interesting part-time job to make some cash. Along the way to self-discovery, he starts hanging out with his high school crush, Stephanie, played by Olivia Thirlby, as well as his shrink, played by Ben Kingsley.
Mary-Kate Olsen plays one of Luke’s loyal customers, a hippie chick named Union. Her role is small, but MK absolutely transforms. And you can’t forget about the infamous kissing scene with Ben Kingsley?!
The DVD includes extras such as deleted scenes, two mini-documentaries- “Keeping it Real” which looks at a day in the life of writer/director Jonathan Levine, and “Time in a Bottle” which looks at the behind the scenes happening on the set of The Wackness, the first episode of “The Luke Shapiro Show” and commentary from Jonathan Levine and star Josh Peck.
To enter, all you have to do is comment on this post and leave a valid email address. Answer the following question:
What sort of role do you want to see Mary-Kate do next?
The contest will close January 31st at 11:59pm.
Good luck!
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January 5th, 2009
Both Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were seen out on dates over the weekend.
Ashley was spotted with Justin Bartha on Saturday night, heading into Pace, an Italian restaurant, in Hollywood. While she didn’t hide her face from the paparazzi, she didn’t look to pleased to see them and just marched on by.
On Friday afternoon, People spotted Mary-Kate having lunch with her boyfriend, Nate Lowman, and about a dozen other friends at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge. She looked like she was having a good time and was wearing her giant gray wrap. People even spotted Nate being gentlemanly and opening the door for MK.
I’m glad both girls seem happy and that their boyfriends seem genuinely invested in the relationships. Both MK and Ashley deserve it!
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January 3rd, 2009
Mary-Kate wasn’t the only Olsen who had a great year, Ashley Olsen’s 2008 turned out pretty well too! Ashley’s year was a bit more subdued and behind-the-scenes as she turned her professional focus to Dualstar, the Row, Elizabeth & James and the expansion of each respective line. If anything, 2008 was the year Ashley emerged as a smart, savvy, dedicated and hard-working businesswoman.
Here’s Ashley’s best moments of 2008. Do you agree? Disagree? Did I miss one? Let me know in the comments!
5) Her relationship with Justin Bartha
2008 has been a good year for Mary-Kate and Ashley personally. Both seemed to have found stable, happy relationships. Ashley and Justin Bartha are doing their best to stay out of the public eye. However, the types of rumors swirling about their relationship this year (marriage and moving in together) seems to say that Ashley’s in this for the long haul. It’s been a long time since Ashley found a man she could trust and have a solid relationship with, so I’m happy for her.
4) Announcing Steve Madden Shoe line
You know a brand is successful when it announces expansion into other areas of fashion. Elizabeth & James, Mary-Kate and Ashley’s contemporary sportswear line, has been a hit with both fans and critics. Shoes are risky and different, which shows that Ashley and co. are confident about their brand and their line. Partnering with Steve Madden will ensure that the brand have credibility and will also connect with their core audience.
3) Being honored at the Institute of Contemporary Art
In December, Ashley attended an exclusive event in Boston at the the Institute of Contemporary Art for up-an-coming American fashion designers. Being invited to this event proved that Mary-Kate, Ashley and their brands are more than a celebrity-driven line. They are becoming go-to people to see what’s new and exciting in the world of American fashion.
2) Launching Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth & James
Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth & James was the perfect marriage between Mary-Kate and Ashley’s personal style, the androgynous aesthetic of Elizabeth & James, and the talent of a world-renowned jewelry designer. Robert Lee Morris is known the world over for his designs and getting him to agree to work with Elizabeth & James showed the world Ashley is serious about fashion and serious about brand-building. It doesn’t hurt that the line is quirky, unique and stunning!
1) Launching Influence
Influence is a project Mary-Kate and Ashley worked on together and is possibly their most personal and revealing project ever. (It’s #3 on Mary-Kate’s Best Moments list). It’s #1 for Ashley because it’s the most public encapsulation of the 2008 success of the Olsen fashion empire.
I don’t doubt Mary-Kate was, and is, involved with all their fashion projects. However, it’s becoming increasingly clear that it’s Ashley who spearheads the operation. She’s been focusing solely on fashion for the past couple years, whereas Mary-Kate is experimenting with both fashion and acting. That’s why it seemed appropriate to give Ashley greater kudos for their fashion successes.
Tags: 2008, Elizabeth and James, influence, robert lee morris for elizabeth and james, steve madden
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January 2nd, 2009
The Boston Globe ran a short interview with Ashley Olsen yesterday. They chatted about her first fashion week (she was seventeen), a Full House reunion (don’t bet on it!), her fashion lines and new book, Influence.
I love this quote about how being an “Olsen twin” has affected her career, both positively and negatively. She seems to have such a mature and refreshing perspective on fame and how celebrity functions.
It opened a lot of doors in the beginning, because people are curious, so that helped. But automatically people will write what they want to write. It was hard at first. When we started the Row I said, ‘I don’t want anyone to know I’m behind it,’ but you can’t lie to the people you’re selling to.
The interview itself isn’t very long, but it’s interesting. Read it for yourself here.
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January 2nd, 2009
Mary-Kate Olsen had a breakout year in 2008, elevating her status as both an actress and a fashion designer. Here’s a look back at her top five moments of the past year.
Do you agree? Disagree? What Mary-Kate moments should-and shouldn’t?-be on the list? Let me know in the comments!
5) Gracing the cover of Elle
Mary-Kate looked confident and beautiful on the cover of Elle. She was on the cover of the US version in July and the UK version in September. While Elle consistently places hot celebrities on their covers, choosing Mary-Kate showed the world the power and passion the pint-sized mogul has as well as further defining MK’s relevance and appeal as a fashion designer and trend-setter.
4) Her relationship with Nate Lowman
Stepping out with boyfriend Nate Lowman may not seem like the biggest deal. But for the first time in a long time, MK seems happy, healthy, confident and in love-and doesn’t care who knows it! While the couple remains extremely private, their occasional PDA and public outings together shows me that MK has a boyfriend who care about her and is there for her and she has a relationship she’s proud of.
3) Launching Influence
Mary-Kate and sister Ashley broke the rules with their fashion book Influence. It was more than a celebrity memoir, it was an introspective look at several people who have not only shaped MK and Ashley as people, but the fashion world as a whole, receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Except more celebrity projects in the future to be less about the celebrities themselves and have the substance, insight and intelligence of this beautiful book.
2) Her guest appearance on Samantha Who?
2008 was the year MK got back into acting. Her one episode stint on Samantha Who? showed the world she can do comedy as well as drama and can fit seamlessly into a cast of characters. Because of her fame, MK is often noted for the fact she’s in a television show or film moreso than her actual appearance. Mary-Kate’s appearance in Samantha Who? elevated the episode and proved she did belong.
1) Her role in The Wackness
The Wackness was a great coming-of-age film that got tons of buzz when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, then died a quiet little death in theatres. However, that’s not what’s important. What is is that is showed the industry that Mary-Kate is serious about this newfound passion for acting. She chose a risky role that could have backfired. Instead, it showed her gustiness, determination and talent, and proved we should expect more from Mary-Kate in the future.
Tags: 2008, influence, samantha who, the-wackness
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January 2nd, 2009
For most of the month of December, Starked.com ran a big holiday contest across our entertainment blogs, with 29 chances to win a whole bunch of fantastic prizes! The winners were drawn randomly, with every winner coming from a different one of the 50+ blogs here at Starked! Having this contest was lots of fun, and a big thanks to our sponsors and to everyone who entered.
Starked.com Holiday Contest Prizes & Winners
There were more than 8000 entries in the Starked.com Holiday Contest!!
We have now drawn winners for all those great prizes, which you can read about in detail here or by visiting any of the websites listed below. The winners of these great items will all be contacted to claim their prize.
If you’re a winner, you will be contacted by b5media shortly! Congratulations and have a fantastic 2009!
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December 31st, 2008
The Telegraph released their list of worst dressed celebrities of 2008, and Mary-Kate Olsen came in at #4 for her misplaced Missoni get-up (below). The oversized robe-like dress and Marc Jacobs headband didn’t impress anyone.
Mary-Kate did reveal she had no time to put that look together and pulled that outfit directly from a rack at a photo shoot.
I’m glad the Telegraph puts together their list based on individual looks and not overall style. Deciding best and worst dressed is very subjective, but I think their list of worst outfits this year is pretty spot on.
#10-#5 were Heather Mills, Nancy Dell’Olio, Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, Sharon Stone and Madonna. Rounding out the top three were Gwyneth Paltrow and Leslie Garrett, with Katie Holmes taking the top spot for her horrid white and black lace jumpsuit.
You can see the slideshow of these stars’ respective outfits here. Do you agree with the list? Disagree? Should Mary-Kate be here?
Tags: best of 2008, mary-kate-olsen-fashion
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December 31st, 2008
Mary-Kate Olsen is in Los Angeles and is getting ready to ring in 2009 in style. She started celebrating early at Teddy’s Nightclub in Hollywood on Boxing Day.
People says the tiny starlet arrived after midnight, wearing a fur coat, black dress, visible pink bra and sunglasses. She sat near the DJ booth, but was often seen on the dance floor, singing along to the music and chatting up friends all over the room.
Pop Sugar has photos of the festivities, which you can see here.
I’m glad to see MK is enjoying herself and is ringing in 2009 with a positive outlook! Her 2008 was very eventful! Here’s hoping next year is as successful as this year and a little less dramatic!
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December 29th, 2008
The Examiner listed their top five celebrity fashion lines of 2008. Sister acts cleaned up this year with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s couture line The Row taking third spot and their contemporary sportswear line Elizabeth and James taking fifth. Sienna and Savannah Miller’s sister line Twenty8Twelve also made the list, coming in at #2.
The Examiner applauded MK and Ashley’s sleek and sophisticated look that’s becoming the Row’s signature and the youthful, hip vibe from Elizabeth & James.
Rounding out the top five were Kate Moss for TopShop (#4) and Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony (#1).
Kudos to MK and Ashley for making such a splash in the fashion world this year. I’m confident the girls have a long and successful future ahead of them in fashion.
Tags: bestof2008, Elizabeth and James, olsen-fashion, The Row
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December 24th, 2008
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