News broke today that pop-politics magazine Radar is folding and it’s web content is being sold to new management. All of their employees are being laid off, while Radar’s website is going to be re-designed and re-launched.

While we at College Candy understand that this economic climate is not exactly ripe for thriving magazines (or much else, really) and we extend our condolences to the folks over at Radar, we can’t quite say we didn’t see it coming. Were there red flags? You betcha! The following are a few reasons Radar didn’t quite cut it:

1. The cover featured Shannen Doherty.
Like I said, these are difficult times. With a national election just over a week away and a crashing economy, there are plenty of hot-button issues to tap these days. But what was the feature of Radar’s most recent issue? One miss Shannen Doherty, star of the “new” 90210. What’s she up to, you ask? Oh, well, she she has a germ phobia, and she really likes Manolos and, uh…yawn!

2. The advice column is written by Spencer from The Hills.
Seriously. Who would take advice from a douche who makes his girlfriend choose between himself and her family? I’ll be consulting Dear Abby for my queries, thank you very much.

3. No one really knows what the magazine is about.
For sex advice, you go to Cosmo. For fashion, you go to Vogue. For music, you go to Rolling Stone. For gossip, you go to Us Weekly. Get the picture? Sorry, Radar, but if you bill yourself as a magazine about “pop, politics, scandal, and style,” we get a little overwhelmed. Read More »

Sometimes, it’s not enough to make your own fab entrance at a Halloween Party; you and your whole crew need to be noticed. On the other hand, sometimes your crazy costume idea is so unique that nobody will get it… unless your faves are by your side to complete the picture. Want to make the biggest splash this Halloween (and have some killer bonding time with your buds as you shop, create, and play dress up)? Here are just a few ideas for some great group costumes. And most of them can be done on a budget!

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I will be the first to say that I think the movie Mean Girls is fantastic: great humor, perfect actor casting and, of course, I (like many) know girls like The Plastics. There was definitely a Regina George in my high school, and even a Blaire from Gossip Girl, and, sadly, there are still a few of them in my life today.

While there are the inevitable “mean girls” in your life, I can’t help but wonder: did these girls exist before shows like Gossip Girl, 90210 or the movie Mean Girls?

Maybe.

Do I think these caddy, petty, deceptive females existed before Hollywood decided to bank on this character flaw? Yes. Do I think they were as idolized, accepted and vicious? No.

I do believe Hollywood has aided in the level of meanness that some females like to inflict on others. Would a bunch of girls from a neighboring high school have vandalized a girl from my high school’s house before vixen Valerie from 90210 inflicted evil on Kelly and Donna? Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Read More »

Watch the Couric/Palin interview here. One word: Oy.

Suri Cruise has no friends.

Parents just don’t understand….

Drew Barrymore eats Ed Westwick’s face.

McCain cancels on Letterman…tsk tsk tsk.

Justin Long can’t seem to hold onto a lady.

Apparently the 90210 girls DO eat!

Britney Spears channels Posh Spice.

Kirk Cameron is making a comeback.

Threesome for LiLo and Sam…and Mickey Mouse.

Looks like Hef’s Viagra ran out… he loses another one.

Is Tina Fey a bad role model for women?

Michael Lohan’s thoughts on Samantha Ronson and her toilet paper preferences.

Perez Hilton writes a song. If you value your sanity, do not click here.

Dating a younger man may be taboo, but people have been doing it for years. Mrs. Robinson? Donna Martin and David Silver? Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher?

Obviously, they are doing it for a reason.
Got a younger dude? Friends making fun of you for robbing the cradle?

Ignore them and keep that boy around! Here are 5 great reasons why:

1. More energy.
Okay, so this isn’t true for all younger guys, but they generally DO have more energy and enthusiasm than their more aged counterparts. That means they’ll usually be happy to try new things, they’ll expend a lot of energy doing things to impress you, and they won’t necessarily be as quick to complain as older guys will.

2. Youthful exuberance and enthusiasm.
Remember: to a younger guy, you are “the older woman.” Even if they deny it, the relationship will always be a little bit like The Graduate to them. They’ll be happy to have you, and they’ll brag to all their buddies that they’re dating you. Instead of being just another girlfriend, you’ll be a point of pride. Read More »

Shanna Moakler reacts to Travis Barker’s plane crash.

The awkwardness of the Emmys in 2 minutes.

Want Britney’s hand-me-downs? You can buy em!

Against all odds, 90210 is picked up for a full season.

Whitney Port is getting her own show.

Watch out NYC - here comes LiLo!

It’s twins for porn star, Jenna Jameson.

Twitter for the Christian folk.

There is no way Britney really looks like this.

Heidi’s many Emmy outfits. Which was your fav?

The 10 friends you need to have.

Brad Pitt will give you a virus.

That’s what she said!

Anne Hathaway’s dirty little secret.

How to wake up ready to go every. single. day.

Throw some moody florals into your wardrobe!

Win some badass bags from Lucky Mag

Why are the girls from 90210 so damn skinny?

It’s cool to pee your pants. Seriously.

The blingiest engagement rings ever.

The worst version of the National Anthem EVER.

Sex and the City: The Prequel?!

Miley Cyrus stole my boyfriend.

What if Sarah Palin was yo mama?

Another reason to hate Gwyneth Paltrow.

The Peach Pit got a facelift (and an espresso machine), the popular blonde got a perm, and Shannon Doherty got kinda old and raggedy, but not much else changed from the days of the old 90210 and the new one. (Except the acting. That totes went downhill… and I am being generous.)

Even some of the token characters from the old/better days have been reincarnated for the 2008 watered-down version of the best show of all time.

Like David Silver, the dorky yet adorable techy guy who was always carrying a giant video camera around. His modern day doppelganger? Navid Shirazi, also a dorky yet adorable techy guy who always carries around a camera, only his is much sleeker.

And, yes, his name is Navid. As in David with one letter changed. Creative!

So, which one is cuter? My beloved Brian Austin Green, or the fresh, young Michael Steger?