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    jan. 18

    Links we love today: Banning pajamas, Improv Everywhere, the manic pixie mythand more

    Samantha Pitchel
    Jan 18, 2012 | 11:16 pm

     Assistant Editor Samantha Pitchel reads everything so you don’t have to. Here are the links she (and we) loved today:

     Over at McSweeney’s, Ben Greenman gives you a day’s worth of facts to get you through the SOPA blackout.

     Is this snarky Village Voice headline going too far?

     WeAreThe99Percent.tumblr.com shares compelling stories from real people.

    The Gloss asks, why are manic pixie dream girls getting dumber?

    In 60 years, we’ve gone from idolizing women who were absolutely certain that they could do everything but back-flip-flops and Hollywood assuming that those would be the women who would set you free, to idolizing women who somehow made it 27 years without realizing that you don’t wear overalls to fancy restaurants. This seems like… it should have gone the opposite way?

     Harris Wittels and June Diane Raphael cast in new Sarah Silverman pilot; Elizabeth Banks to star in live action Tinkerbell movie.

     Ban on wearing pajamas in public proposed by Louisiana priest:

    "The moral fiber in our community is dwindling… If not now, when? Because it's pajama pants today, next it will be underwear tomorrow."

    Flavorwire’s 10 most anticipated Sundance premieres; six amazing painting apps.

    The Rumpus interviews actor Giuseppe Andrews; Splitsider interviews Angry Boys’ Chris Lilley.

     Adam Voorhes’ typography photography for Texas Monthly; Weegee’s iconic murder photographs to be displayed in New York.

    Marvel at these teddy bear rugs; also, this Jello origami.

     Teens sharing passwords as a sign of affection? (Bad idea, guys. Bad. Idea.)

     Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark producers suing former director Julie Taymor, “claiming she developed a ‘hallucinogenic’ show.”

     How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor publishing an addiction memoir billed as “Eat, Pray, Love for those who would rather be reading McSweeney’s.” (His drug of choice? Ayahuasca, an Amazonian hallucinogen.)

     Citrus tree disease plaguing the south spreads to Texas:

    The disease leaves the fruit safe to eat and poses no threat to human health but attacks a tree's vascular system, reducing fruit size and affecting color, sometimes causing fruit to drop before ripening, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

    Psst: The Millions points out that all of Stephen Fry’s Quite Interesting has been uploaded to YouTube.

     Hitler’s “forest lair” to become tourist attraction.

    Writer Jennifer Weiner evaluates 2011 in New York Times book reviews…of female-authored titles.

    Pico Iyer joins “On Point with Tom Ashbrook” to discuss the importance of “unplugging.”

    Betabeat profiles Buzzfeed co-founder Jonah Peretti:

    Perhaps you remember BlackPeopleLoveUs.com, the website of a white couple who protested too much? Or maybe the Rejection Line, a fake phone number that let suitors down easy with a soothing voicemail? Both were weekend projects Mr. Peretti cooked up with his sister Chelsea, a stand-up comedian and writer for Parks and Recreation —experiments designed to see if he could replicate the viral effect.

    You’ve only got about 50 more hours to donate to Improv Everywhere’s Kickstarter:

     

     New Santigold video for single “Big Mouth”:

     

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    hustle hard, H-town

    Oprah's TV network spotlights Houston women in new reality series

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jul 15, 2025 | 5:30 pm
    Heart Hustle reality TV show
    Courtesy of OWN Network
    Rosea Pichardo.

    It looks like Houston will be home to a new reality series about successful women living their best life and trying not to get into huge fights with each other during brunch.

    Next month, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel will premiere Heart & Hustle: Houston, where a quintet of upwardly mobile, African American women thrive in Texas’ largest city.

    “Heart & Hustle: Houston brings a fresh, dynamic perspective — one that centers Black women not just in conflict, but in community, healing, and growth,” OWN President Tina Perry said in a press release. “It’s a powerful look at ambition, resilience, and the bonds that hold friendships together, even through life’s toughest moments.”


    Let’s break down the ladies who’ll be giving us the heart and the hustle:

    Alaina Saulsberry, 38 
    “H-Town’s Glam Girl” 
    Known for her beauty brand Color du Jour, Saulsberry is touted as a mentor who balances work with family commitments. After 15 years of marriage, the relationship is in a rough patch. Will she choose personal happiness or preserving stability for her two children?

    Heart Hustle reality TV show
      

    Courtesy of OWN Network

    Rosea Pichardo.

    Chloe Cook, 44
    “The Straight Shooter”
    Known as “THE premiere event planner of Houston,” Cook took a step back from the event business to take care of her young daughters after the tragic loss of her husband. However, the gal is getting her groove back thanks to her recent relationship with much younger man Jordan. Unfortunately, her eldest son Neiko (who is only three years younger than Jordan) isn’t feeling the whole May-December thing. Can Chloe balance being a mother and a MILF?

    La’Torria Lemon, 36
    “The Hopeless Romantic”
    The head of Lemon-Lime Light Media, entrepreneur/philanthropist Lemon has been called “a force in the entertainment, hospitality, and PR industry.” She’s a charming personality, but don’t get it twisted: She’s ready to bring the claws out whenever someone comes for her. After losing her father, Lemon is on the hunt for the love of her life, so she can settle down and have some kids. Can she find a good man just like dear old dad?

    LeBrina Jackson, 35
    “The Southern Belle”
    Full of “passion, drive, and compassion,” elite spa owner Jackson is one of the few Black women in the spa and wellness game. The resident caregiver of the group, Jackson is there for her family, friends, customers, etc. She uses her past (specifically, her family’s history) to break generational curses and build a better tomorrow for her peoples. Can she still take care of others, while also finding some time to take care of herself?

    Muneera Page, 43
    “Mrs. Perfect”
    Meet the big, bad momma of the crew: a devout wife, mother of four daughters (including a set of twins), and career woman whose journey “embodies the power of faith, resilience, and boundless ambition.” With a two-decade career as an electrical engineer in the oil and gas industry, Page has taken a career 180 and pivoted to content creation. Can she live a life of meaning, purpose and transformative impact, while also inspiring folks around the world?

    Roe Pichardo, 39
    “Nightlife Queen”
    Finally, we have the party girl. Pichardo is an entrepreneur, hospitality innovator, and cultural curator who’s “redefining the art of connection.” She’s got a rep as a major player in the restaurant and nightlife world (Editor’s note: She appeared on CultureMap’s “What’s Eric Eating” podcast during her time as the general manager of James Harden’s restaurant Thirteen). Despite staying tough in a male-dominated industry, those close to her know she’s a sweet, loving soul. Can she still take her businesses to the next level, while also learning to be more vulnerable around her loved ones?

    These questions and more will be answered when Heart & Hustle: Houston premieres on OWN on Saturday, August 2, at 8 pm.

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