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Ed’s less crazy today!
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And just in time, too--it was only a matter of time before he cold-cocked someone on the street and/or devolved into a tantrum-throwing toddler in front of his co-workers. Yesss!

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News
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1. New York Times
Perks, Graft, Junkets? It's Not Congress, It's Beauty
By Natasha Singer
April 13, 2006
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/13/fashion/thursdaystyles/13skin.html

The Fragrance Foundation Awards — the FiFi Awards for short — are to beauty products what the Oscars are to Hollywood: the night when everyone who is anyone in the industry gets dolled up and poses on a red carpet before a bank of flashing cameras. Celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and the designer Michael Kors come out to promote their fragrances. But the real stars of the FiFis, the people who get thanked for moving so muchproduct by award winners at the podium, are the beauty editors of glossy magazines.

Last week at the FiFis dinner, held in Midtown in the cavernous Hammerstein Ballroom, beauty editors in borrowed evening wear sat with the perfume executives who had chauffered them to the event and dressed them for the evening. And then there was Jean Godfrey-June, the beauty director of Lucky magazine, who ordered her own car and was wearing her own outfit: a black cocktail dress.

"I'm at the Victoria's Secret table," said Ms. Godfrey-June. "What were they going to lend me, underwear?"

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2. WWD
Memo Pad: Artful Borrowing...Bold-Ly Gone...First For Fashion...
Jeff Bercovici
April 13, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/105673

ARTFUL BORROWING

Vanity Fair decided against printing its "green" May issue, which is dedicated to environmental matters, on recycled paper — but that doesn't mean there's nothing recycled in it. A spokeswoman for the magazine acknowledged Wednesday that the cover photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Al Gore, shot by Annie Leibovitz, was "inspired" by "Ballet Society," a 1948 portrait by Irving Penn of George Balanchine and three collaborators. Although there's no mention anywhere in the magazine of the connection, the composition of the two photos is virtually identical, down to the leafy garland on Roberts' head. Coincidentally, the issue's letters page contains a reader's observation that the March cover's layout, with a nude Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley beside a clothed Tom Ford, was similar to Edouard Manet's 1863 painting, "Le D?jeuner sur l'Herbe." Leibovitz also shot that cover.

Of course, there's nothing unusual in a photographer offering a visual tip of the hat to a fellow artist. But Leibovitz, whose spokeswoman did not reply to a request for comment, has not always been open to having her own work referenced: In 1994, she filed suit against Paramount Pictures, claiming an ad for "Naked Gun: 33 1/3" was an unlawful reproduction of her 1991 Vanity Fair cover featuring a pregnant Demi Moore. The "Naked Gun" ad showed actor Leslie Nielsen's head superimposed on the body of a pregnant woman. The courts ruled in favor of Paramount, which had argued that, as an obvious parody, the ad represented fair use. Leibovitz had better hope Penn proves more receptive to homage than she was.

SURROGATE EDITOR

Peripatetic editor Catherine Romano has alighted at Us Weekly, and just in time, too. With editor in chief Janice Min due to give birth to her second child in May, and executive editor Michael Steele off tending to a son born last week, the magazine was in need of some extra editorial talent at the top of the masthead. Romano has held senior-level jobs at Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, YM, Details and Maxim. She has worked several times alongside Bonnie Fuller, most recently on the launch of Celebrity Living (which shut down last week). She's scheduled to stay at Us through July as acting executive editor. "The pace is really new to me, but I like it," she said.

The joke du jour among Us staffers is that Min could give birth the same day as Angelina Jolie, whose pregnancy, via Brad Pitt, is the obsession of the moment for Us and its rivals. And if she doesn't, chances are some other Us staffer might, with a half dozen expecting, according to Min. "Everyone at the magazine seems to be pregnant now, so Catherine has been a really invaluable pinch hitter," she said.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

... that Maxim Magazine is looking for an experienced fact-checker to work in the research department on a full-time freelance basis. A good sense of humor, appreciation for pop culture, and willingness to work long hours on short notice are an absolute must. The ideal candidate will have at least one year fact-checking experience, but individuals with strong editorial research experience should still apply. Applicants MUST be willing to work in-house at the Maxim office on a full-time basis—no exceptions. Health benefits and 401k are not included, but this is a steady position and, for those interested, may offer the opportunity to pitch and write for the magazine. Contact is jobs@maximmag.com — address your cover letter to the research chief. (OK to mention Ed)

... that American Way, the inflight magazine of American Airlines, is looking for a strong, fun copy editor. If you wouldn't dream of doing anything but copy editing, you know the ins and outs of English grammar, and you've developed a close relationship with your Chicago Manual of Style and Garner's Modern American Usage, please send your cover letter and resume to the managing editor, Jennifer Worrell, at jennifer.worrell@aapubs.com (and quickly!). This full-time staff position is based in Fort Worth, Texas. This is an official Ed2010 posting.

Internships

... that the Maxim photo department is seeking an intern for the Summer ASAP. We are looking for someone with a high level of maturity and responsibility. The position offers a vast amount of experience and exposure to the magazine industry. We require a very capable, self-disciplined and proactive individual. The work, while mostly administrative in nature, remains creatively oriented. He or she will be assisting members of the photo department with production, research, invoicing, etc. Maxim is a fun, entertaining, and interesting environment to work in. It assures an experience like no other. We are enthusiastic to have someone new join our team. It is not a paying position, and candidates must be able to receive SCHOOL CREDIT for their work. Possible candidates will please investigate eligibility prior to applying. Must be available to work 2 -3 days per week. All cover letters and resumes can be emailed to Julie Murphy at photointern@maximmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Kiwibox.com, an online teen magazine, is looking for summer interns in the areas of writing, editing, advertising, marketing and promotions. This internship is solely for school credit, but it is extremely hands on. Our interns routinely interview recording artists, actors, and review concerts, CDs, games, fashion shows, and movies. Kiwibox is an excellent stepping stone. Most of our interns have either continued on with us, or gotten successful jobs within the industry they desired. For all internship positions, please paste into the body of the email your resume, cover letter, and sample writing. We will not open attachments. In the Subject line write: Intern Application: the internship area you are looking for. If you would like an advertising internship, write: Intern Application: Writing, etc. Please send to internship@kiwibox.net

... that SELF magazine may be looking for a new photo intern. This would be a PAID internship! Responsibilities include assisting the photo department and working closely with the photo assistant and photo director, helping with print orders, logging in film, occasionally assisting on shoots, and general administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be passionate about magazine photography, very organized, enthusiastic, hard-working and excited to learn how a photo department works. Please email resumes to Natalie_Hawwa@condenast.com (OK to mention Ed)

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