Topic: Fan fic

Ashley Benson Is Dating James Franco…Let’s Imagine What That’s Like

New couple alert! Page Six reports today that 34-year-old Renaissance man James Franco is currently dating 22-year-old actress Ashley Benson, who I am guessing he got to know when they were filming Spring Breakers together. I guess his spot-on Keven Federline impersonation really did it for her. Anyway, this made us wonder: what’s it like to date James Franco? Is it just totally exhausting, or what? Let’s imagine a day in the life of James Franco’s girlfriend. More »

J.J. Abrams Presents ‘The Secret World of Alex Mack’

I’m gonna say it: I miss being average. I know, I know, you guys would say, “Sweetie, you’re beautiful, and so smart!!” OK, scratch the smart part—we all know Annie has that covered. But I doubt even my parents could call me beautiful if they saw me melting into silver puddles and shooting lightning out of my fingers. I miss being normal. I mean, things only changed like…seven months ago.

Here’s some advice: Don’t piss off a truck driver. Especially when his name is Rusty Nail and he’s driving a tank filled with chemicals. I didn’t know! It said “Slusho!” on the side, I thought it was some new energy drink.
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Fan Fic: Bradley Cooper Stole My Donut Muffin

It was a Friday morning in Washington, DC, which meant two things: It was the end of the workweek, and it was donut muffin day at Baked & Wired bakery in Georgetown. So there I was, playing hooky from work … More »

Fan Fic: Breakfast With Edward

If you are wondering what kind of person would get up early to go grocery shopping, let me introduce myself. I won’t crack my eyes before 8 a.m. for much, I rarely get to work on time and I wouldn’t … More »

Fan Fic: Making Plans With Ethan Hawke

It’s just before sunset as I walk out of the office and onto the bustling city street. The urban tangle of passersby darting everywhichway — to the train! to the bar! to movies! to a Match date! — calms my … More »

Fan Fic: Breaking Up With Joaquin Phoenix

I woke to the smell of coffee and the sound of my boyfriend’s meditated breathing from his yoga routine. I looked at the clock: 8:30 on the dot, as usual. I knew better than to interrupt him…two and a half … More »

Fan Fic: An Encounter With Ryan Gosling

It was that Saturday after the snowstorm when the streets edged with dirty, grey slush. I trudged through the snow and crowds down Broadway to my local café, where I thought my favorite brunch would distract me from both the … More »

Fan Fic: An Encounter With Robert Downey Jr

I was sitting in a fancy-yet-understated bar overlooking the West Side Highway, watching the lights go down over the classy-yet-understated New Jersey shoreline. I was sipping my Heffeweisen, even though I was an urban, hip young woman, because I come … More »