Amy Scarlata's Blog

You guys. The entire internet seems to be completely convinced that Beyonce is without a doubt pregs again. I'd like to stand before you and ask why? I am not writing this as a person who spent an infant-sized piece of gold on concert tickets next month but as someone who exercises logic on a bi-monthly basis.  

We all know that when it came to announcing her first pregnancy it was a big to-do: 

Not only is there no hoopla over the insemination this time around, but the only people who have confirmed are "sources". I don't know about YOU, but I watch Newsroom (because I'm worldly and because I've already watched all of West Wing) and so I know that to maintain journalistic integrity you need THREE solid sources. Confirmation on matters such as Osama Bin Laden's death, election results, and the inner workings of our reigning pop diva's lady parts are important! 

Next, in a response to a radio DJ's congratulatory email, Jay-Z apparently replied saying essentially "that sh*t is falllllllse!" 

Today B posted photos of her and Jay's trip to Cuba on her Tumblr, one of which is her smoking a cigar on a balcony:

That was only a month ago and now girl is chillin in the south of France on a Yacht! So according to ME it would appear that Blue Ivy Carter will remain the bitch in charge at least until the end of the Mrs.Carter Tour. 

In other B news you can listen to her newly leaked single below. It is awezum: 

 I know that it's technically none of my business but do YOU REALLY THINK that Beyonce would let news like this leak? 

I found myself reacting like the beauty queen above to wayyy too many things on the Internet this week. There were so many gross-out things happening that I didn't know where to turn! 

We can go ahead and begin with what started it all. I'm going to preface this by saying that I kneel down to the holy shrine of Julianne Moore on the daily. I love her. She is an icon. She is fierce. BUT, on this particular day at Cannes, she broke the cardinal rule of not grossing me out. Her lustrous silver sandals failed to keep her toes in gear so they splayed out to the sides like little fleshy wings gasping for air. 

While we're here in nasty feet town, Kim Kardashian decided that the best way to show off you're bloated pregnancy hooves are to case them in plastic. If her ankle were someone's neck she would be charged with battery! 

Now on to Miley. I actually think MC looked good in this ensemble and her hair was on point! Buuut one of her make-up peeps took the contouring too damn far and she went from fierce to joker rilll fast. 

Vanessa Hudgens needs to chill. She is prancing around town like it's Coachelly 24/7 or like she's somehow living as the earthly spirit of Janis Joplin's Urban Outfitters lovin' cousin. 

Are any of these particularly offensive to you? Or am I wrong, and you're loving V-Nasty's Woodstock realness?

Last week Disney decided it was time to add a new princess to their pantheon of tiara wearing beauties. Merida from Brave, who up until this point was considered the first frizzy haired, arrow slingin', don't need a man, and generally bad-ass Disney maven will be the 11th to join the club. 

First thought: AWESOME! She's super cool and a great role model. Second thought: why did they make her waist smaller, her eyes bigger, and her hair more sleek and glam?

In a petition that has already gotten over 200k signatures, people are calling for Disney to change her back to the original look. 

An excerpt from Change.org:

"The redesign of Merida in advance of her official induction to the Disney Princess collection does a tremendous disservice to the millions of children for whom Merida is an empowering role model who speaks to girls' capacity to be change agents in the world rather than just trophies to be admired. Moreover, by making her skinnier, sexier and more mature in appearance, you are sending a message to girls that the original, realistic, teenage-appearing version of Merida is inferior; that for girls and women to have value -- to be recognized as true princesses -- they must conform to a narrow definition of beauty."

Little girls everywhere are surrounded constantly by images tailor made to make them feel inferior. A brave lady like Merida is supposed to be their go-to gal! It's 2013 you guys! Why is this even a thing? I found this image on Huffington Post of a Lego ad from 1981 which kind of sums it up (while also being the most sickeningly cute thing I've seen in a long while.) I want more things like this. We should be teaching our daughters to be creative, smart, confident, and adventurous, NOT glamorous, vein, and self concious. 

UPDATE: Disney has removed the image from their site and replaced it with the old one :) 

What do you think? Are you offended by this change? Not a big deal?  

Last week Disney decided it was time to add a new princess to their pantheon of tiara wearing beauties. Merida from Brave, who up until this point was considered the first frizzy haired, arrow slingin', don't need a man, and generally bad-ass Disney maven will be the 11th to join the club. 

First thought: AWESOME! She's super cool and a great role model. Second thought: why did they make her waist smaller, her eyes bigger, and her hair bigger and more glam? 

In a petition that has already gotten over 200k signatures, people are calling for Disney to change her back to the original look. 

An excerpt from Change.org:

The redesign of Merida in advance of her official induction to the Disney Princess collection does a tremendous disservice to the millions of children for whom Merida is an empowering role model who speaks to girls' capacity to be change agents in the world rather than just trophies to be admired. Moreover, by making her skinnier, sexier and more mature in appearance, you are sending a message to girls that the original, realistic, teenage-appearing version of Merida is inferior; that for girls and women to have value -- to be recognized as true princesses -- they must conform to a narrow definition of beauty.

Little girls everywhere are surrounded constantly by images tailor made to make them feel inferior. A brave lady like Merida is supposed to be their go-to gal! I found this image on Huffington Post which kind of sums it up, while also being the most sickeningly cute thing I've seen in a long while. 

What do you think? Are you offended by this change? Not a big deal?  

Ashlee Simpson sure has come a long way since her black hair, different nose,  and overall Avril-tastic ways. The 28 year-old mother of one (and former ballet dancer herself) attended the opening night gala of the New York Ballet at the MET. 

Pete Wentz's ex and baby-mama was looking better than ever in this black lace number with a low back. The green earrings and loose up-do are a nice touch. What do you guys think? Are you loving Ashlee's new glam look these days? 

Demi Lovato is like a pretty, non-smelly onion, of which we continue to peel back the layers.  The Heart Attack singer opened up on Ellen this week about her growth as a human, her hopes for the new X-Factor judges, and admitted to being a common thief. Screeeech, wait what? 

"I always...umm...I steal a pillow from the hotel I'm staying in" she said.  "...The Ritz...they've got money there, they can afford another pillow!" HAHA! 

Also while discussing her ever-changing hairstyle, Demi attempted a joke about her bi-polar disorder, which led to what can only be described as horribly uncomfortable silence from the entire audience. 

Below are Demi speaking about her body image and reluctence to accept being on the Maxim Hot 100, and her lovely performance of "Heart Attack." 

Thank you. Thank you world for knowing it was time for a brand new Ryan Gosling meme for us all. In what appears to be the first breakout success on VINE, director Ryan McHenry has delighted the internet with a batch of mini-movies in which RyGos denies mac n' cheese. 

Without further introduction...enjoy:

Is this your new fave RyGos meme? Or will 'Hey Girl' forever be the best?

Everyone's favorite hair flipper-back-and-fourther, Willow Smith, turned heads last night at the 15th Annual From Slavery to Freedom Event in Los Angeles. 

The recently mohawked Smith child sported shoulder length gray/blonde/pink/platinum ombre locks along with a super cute Heisenberg hat, and 90's choker.  

Another experimental young lady recently dawned this stripey pantsuit at a different charity event! See Miley sans jacket below: 

What do you think? Are you loving Willow's constant hair transformations? Which styling of this jumper did you prefer? 

When someone told me earlier today that Amanda Bynes shaved her head, my mind immediately went here: 

Luckily for us, today is not that day. Amanda has been up to some pretty crazy-assed shenanigans lately but her new hair-do is actually quite becoming. It's nice to see her weave pulled out of her face, no beanie no straggely red wig. 

While I remain concerned for our beloved Amanda, atleast today's news is just a slightly outdated hairstyle. 

Do you like the new look?  

Somewhere late at night Katy Perry heard me asking the universe "where has she gone?" The California gurl answered my prayers by wearing many different Smurfified outfits while out promoting Smurfs 2 in Cancun. 

On Twitter, KP proclaimed this trip to Mexico her "Smurrrrrrffff breaaaaaak" 

Which of Katy's three Smurf dresses is your fave?