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Top Stories of the Month – September 2012

A selection of articles on body image and media literacy issues. About Face: Not wearing makeup on TV is literally …

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Actress Ashley Judd Speaks Up Against Objectification

Actress Ashley Judd recently spoke up against objectification and the scrutiny over women’s bodies.

My Italian TV Hell

In January 2003, the Financial Times published an article by Tobias Jones about the state of Italian television. Jones, a …

New York Magazine: "The search for Malia and Sasha look-alikes to sell products"

Excerpt: Madison Avenue is scrambling to adjust to a new era, when the most admired people in America are a …

Dept. of Manipulation: Ooops!

via Jezebel & Photoshop Disasters: In the September 2008 issue of an international edition of Marie Claire, some of the …

And the Award for Most Deceptive Magazine Cover Goes To…

Life & Style Magazine! Take a look: “Jessica Alba lost 40 lbs. in three months.” Compare the photo above with …

OttawaCitizen.com : Mommy Makeovers Inspired by Celebrities

“Forget facials and pedicures. Today’s new moms want tummy tucks and breast lifts.” Excerpt: The fact that more women are …

Yet Another "News" Report about MyFreeImplants.com

… which sounds more like a commercial promoting the site… leaving out all discussions of potential side effects and additional …

Dept. of Manipulation: Jennifer Aniston Admits GQ Cover was "Photoshopped"

From US Magazine:   Yoga isn’t the only reason Jennifer Aniston looks good naked! The actress made a confession about her sexy …

Debra Winger on Hollywood and Ageism

From The Guardian (full article here): “Yeah, those boiled faces!” she says, when I bring up the tricky subject of …