To listen
The sounds of the holiday are all around, but Smash Mouth doing the Ramones? For their first Christmas album, the soundtrack-staple guys give their versions of Christmas classics previously performed by Ringo Starr, the Kinks, the Ramones, the Raveonettes, the O’Jays and more. “The Gift of Rock” is available at smash mouth.com or by download at iTunes.
To buy
Sick of a roommate that steals your Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby ice cream? Put a lock on it. Yes, head to store.benjerry.com under “misc.” That’s where you’ll find the pint lock, with a combination and everything. And it’s only $5.50.
To watch
On-Target fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi brings back his sassy style to TV tonight with his new show, “Isaac,” at 6 p.m. on the Style Network. The hourlong daily talk show combines celebrity interviews, how-to’s and a Q&A portion with Mizrahi fielding fashion questions from the audience.
To subscribe
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Click and be catty
Delight in the catty dish of two reality show producers (“Growing Up Gotti” and “America’s Next Top Model”) who have launched www.gofugyourself.com. The site pans and slams Hollywood elites for their fashion flops, and they’re not afraid to say it like it is. According to the site, fug comes from fugly–fantastically ugly.
