Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Happy Anniversary Mulder and Scully!

There is a lot going on in the TomboyTeez headquarters this month and we have two big announcements to make.

We're on iTunes!

As of this month the official TomboyTeez Podcast is available on iTunes. Go to iTunes, search TomboyTeez and subscribe today!  If you haven't listened to our podcast before, we talk about Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Sports and Tomboys past and present. We also talk about our new t-shirt designs, free giveaways and anything new going on with the company. We like to keep it light so if you want to laugh, give us a listen. This month we'll be posting a bonus episode all about The X Files! Our favorite episodes, villians, good guys and everything else Mulder and Scully.




Our New Shirt Is Out There
Speaking of The X Files, we are so excited to announce our latest shirt! In honor of the X Files turning 20 years old this month, we are proud to announce our very first X Files inspired design. It will be available soon! Sign up for our email list and you'll get a sneak peak.






Stay tuned for more announcements including our next event! Happy September!



Monday, August 12, 2013

The X Files: Revisting An Old Friend










September 10th, 2013 will mark the 20 year anniversary of The X Files airing for the first time. I was a big fan of the show when it is was still on television and to celebrate the momentous anniversary I've been re-watching the series. It might be the nostalgia of going back or the red headed beauty that is Gillian Anderson but I have fallen back in love with this series. I never really stopped loving The X Files but I definitely moved on after the show finished in 2002. I'd watch an episode if I stumbled across it but that was it. But when I realized the 20th anniversary was approaching and a comic book version of Season 10 was coming out I decided it was time to revisit my first TV girlfriend (Xena was my 2nd).

Here's what I love most about the show:
















1. Gillian Anderson 

A 24 year old no name actress was cast in the role of Special Agent Dana Scully by show creator Chris Carter but the Fox executives wanted a "bombshell" for the role. Carter insisted that Gillian Anderson was the perfect choice for the part and the rest is history. Not only did she become a brainy bombshell (by season 4 they got Scully's wardrobe and hair right) but her skills as an actor show through all the dark and moody lighting. The part of Scully could have easily become Mulder's side kick but she was his partner, walking along side him in all his adventures, not behind him. Gillian plays her role perfectly. Smart, tough and skeptical (most of the time), depending on what the circumstances calls for or what her partner needs her to be.














2. The Chemistry

The on screen chemistry between Mulder and Scully is quite possibly the greatest in television history! This is a very lofty and biased statement but I don't care. The looks between Mulder and Scully in their most desperate moments are electric. And even though their most loving and intimate moments together usually ended in a hug or a hand squeeze or sometimes a kiss on the cheek (ooooh!) you knew they loved each other and they trusted no one but one another. What makes this all the more remarkable is that it is no secret that there was tension between the two actors behind the scenes throughout the run of the show. They openly discuss this tension. In an interview for the 2008 movie I Want To Believe, Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny both discuss the fact that even though they would go for weeks at a time without speaking to one another off camera, the on screen chemistry was never affected.




3. The Humor

The X Files could be funny. Thanks to great writing and great actors, the show was always able to pull it off. There is humor sprinkled through almost every episode, even the most dark and conspiracy-thick ones but then there were the comedies. A handful of episodes are funny, through and through. I think the show was at its funniest when it was making fun of itself. Hollywood A.D, Jose Chung's from Outer Space and Bad Blood come to mind as some of the best examples. Or when someone trades bodies with or impersonates Mulder and inevitably hits on Scully like in Dreamland and Small Potatoes. The funny episodes were a much needed break from the drama and creepiness that the show is best known for. It was a chance for the audience, and no doubt the cast and crew, to laugh a little between attacks from alien bounty hunters and disease spreading bees. 
















4. The Sexual Tension

The sexual tension proved to be too strong for even Chris Carter to control and eventually Mulder and Scully hook up. Of course we aren't sure when or how exactly, that would have been too easy. They have a kid together and eventually thanks to I Want To Believe we see them living together. During the recent 20th Anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Gillian Anderson seems to remember a Mulder and Scully sex scene being shot but never used. But keeping these two characters apart would be cruel and frankly unbelievable. Chris Carter was adamant about Mulder and Scully not getting together. During the Hero Complex Film Festival Panel earlier this year Chris Carter said he was never tempted to get them together sooner but it seems like he had no problem teasing the fans with almost kisses, alternate universe (or was it a dream?) kisses and lots and lots of sexual tension. Buckets of it. 















5.  The Paranormal

The X Files was a show about the paranormal before the paranormal was everywhere. I'm not saying that The X Files was the first show about the paranormal. Chris Carter himself grew up watching shows like The Twilight Zone and Kolchak: The Night Stalker, both prime-time shows dealing with the paranormal decades before The X Files hit the air. But TXF was at the front of the paranormal wave of shows that is still crashing into our living-rooms. TXF had vampires, werewolves, witches and demons four years before Buffy The Vampire Slayer started airing in 1997. Prime-time dramas like Fringe, Lost, Supernatural (to name a few) and any number of paranormal themed reality shows have The X Files to thank for their success. Whether it was a monster of the week episode or one that was part of the alien conspiracy "mytharc", The X Files made the paranormal cool and sexy.


Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Shirtnado! Enough Said



I know you've heard of "Sharknado" but have you heard of a Shirtnado? It's a whirling dervish of savings coming straight for you. I was so moved and inspired by SyFy's docu-drama, I wanted to share my enthusiasm with you, our customer. Use discount code "shirtnado" before Monday, August 5th and you'll get 50% off your entire order.

And here you, the best scene from the whole movie. Enjoy!




Saturday, June 29, 2013

Doggie Doubles, Peter Pan Impression, Lucky Duck, Termintator Is Back and UK's X Files

Hello Friends! Here's some news stories on the lighter side that might have snuck past you this week. News can be pretty stealthy.


Man and Man's Best Friend: An Art Project

Can you spot the dog photo?

Swiss photographer Sebastian Magnani has created a series of dog and owner portraits in a project he calls "Underdogs". He photographed each owner and then dressed that owner's dog identically, even using wigs and hats. It's incredible how closely some of these people reassemble their pooches. Sebastian states "It is undisputed that the canines not only stir emotions and interest, but also our inner most needs. Dogs are considered loyal, selfless, trustworthy, life saving, fun and proud companions in a world where these values are gradually disappearing". Indeed. You can check out all the Underdog portraits here.


London Buses, The Only Way To Fly

Dynamo can fly! Peter Pan would be jealous. 

British illusionist Dynamo (I'm sure that's his real name) was seen using his powers for sort of good this week in London. As part of a Pepsi promotion, Dynamo levitated alongside a doubledecker bus while it was cruising around town. What's next Dynamo? I say levitating alongside the London Eye.


My Left Duck Foot

Our cute quotient has been met with this photo.

Thanks to 3-D printing, this is one lucky duck. Buttercup was born with a backwards left foot. His owner decided the best thing to do was to amputate it to prevent pain and infections. So Buttercup's owner contacted his local duck foot store for a replacement. Turns out there is no such thing, so instead he outsourced a new foot to a 3-D printing company. His new foot will be made out of a flexible silicone. Insert rubber ducky joke here.

He's Back. Again. Maybe.

Will the next killer robot from the future have an almost indiscernible accent?

Yet another "Terminator" reboot is in the works. Paramount announced this week that they are rebooting the killer robot franchise for a release date of summer 2015. It's unknown if the OG Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be back (couldn't help myself) for the new trilogy. 2015 is looking to be a huge sequel extravaganza with such movies scheduled as Star Wars Episode VII, Jurassic Park IV, Avatar 2 and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II.



Britain's X Files

UFO seen flying over Stonehenge. And if you look closely you can see Bigfoot having a smoke.

There are so many UFO sightings in the UK that the government there officially closed its UFO investigation desk three years. What's more interesting, the proliferation of sightings in the UK or the fact that the British government had a department for this stuff in the first place? Britain's Ministry of Defense released almost 60 years worth of UFO reports on Friday, including photos and documents describing sightings.  David Clarke, a UFO historian, posted a video reviewing and discussing the documents. You can view that video here.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

LA Pride: A Debriefing




LA Pride weekend is a long two days of fun, music, dancing and people. Lots of people. By the end of the weekend we've sold a lot of Teez, met a lot of people and need a foot rub.


Here are some fun facts about our LA Pride weekend!

1. I love the LA County Sheriff's department. Not only were they responsible for our first sales of the weekend (3 'America, Blowing Shit Up Since 1776' and one 'Some Girls Play Dirty' tank top), they also helped us out all weekend long, including finding me a close spot to park my truck during load out. Thanks Deputies.

2. Speaking of the Sheriff's Department, I watched several guarded yellow jump suit wearing prisoners moving some equipment around the festival on Saturday morning. Our tax dollars put to work. Love it.

3. We got another visit from one of our most loyal customers, Kris. Last year she showed us her "Not A Dude" tattoo.  This year she stopped buy to say hi and to pick up another shirt. Thanks Kris. See you next year.

Me and Super Customer, Kris.
4. We broke up a fight! Leah, my lovely assistant for the weekend, saw a fight break out right outside our booth. She jumped into action and broke up the fight (I helped a little) before the Sheriff's department could do anything.  The Deputy thanked her for it. Leah gets the MVP of the weekend.
Leah earning her MVP title.

5. A friendly and fun Aussie bought me a beer. Thanks Georgi! Just saying.

6. Out of the 48 hours of LA Pride weekend, I was at the festival for 29 of them.

7. Our best selling shirt was a tie between "Lipstick Tomboy" tank and "Some Girls Play Dirty" tank, second best was "Lipstick Tomboy" t-shirt and rounding out the top three was our "America, Blowing Shit Up Since 1776" t-shirt.

8. Celebrity sightings for the weekend, Pauley Perrette who plays Abbey on NCIS and... Jesus!
Quick, look busy.
9. We had some awesome neighbors including Underwear Society, Bent-Con and Spare Parts Hard Wear. Check them out!

10. When your booth is set up across from a radio station's tent you witness a lot of impromptu dance parties.
Dance Party!

We meet awesome people every year at Pride and this year was no exception. Thanks LA Pride! See you next year!






Go to our Facebook page to see all the photos we took over the whole weekend.


Happy Pride!

Cat Crimins
Tomboy In Charge












Thursday, March 28, 2013

Top 5 Things I Love About WonderCon


We are 1 day away from the madness that is WonderCon so here are the top 5 things that I'm looking forward to the most.

5. TomboyTeez Sightings! There is nothing cooler than seeing one of our Teez on a con attendee. It makes me happier than a nerd at a convention.



4. Costumes. Gods bless Cosplayers! There is no better place to people watch than in the booth during WonderCon. Some costumes are super accurate, some are incredibly revealing and other are head scratchers. Never a dull moment.


3. Other Cool Vendors! There is never a lack of cool vendors to check out. You can shop for lightsabers, vintage toys and of course comics! I always have to limit myself to only buying one thing And I always cheat.

2. Special Guest Sightings! You never know who's going to stroll past the booth. Stan Lee and Jane Espenson have been a few favorites.


1. Nerds! I love spending time with my people. And the conversations that I find myself in are so much fun. Nothing like a serious nerd conversation.

Come on down to Anaheim and geek out with us! And when you visit our booth and proclaim "I love TomboyTeez" you'll get $5 off your purchase! See you there!


Wednesday, March 20, 2013

WonderCon And You: Why You Need To Be There



WonderCon Anaheim 2013 promises to be a spectacular event full of all the nerdy delights the Sci-Fi and Comic world has to offer. And of course there will be some awesome vendors as well. Shameless self promotion aside, this event will be epic. We've gone through the schedule for all 3 days and have come up with just a taste of what's in store. We'll see you there!

35th Battlestar Anniversary

Friday March 29, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Host Richard Hatch (Capt. Apollo, Tom Zarek), Kevin Grazier (science advisor, BattlestarCapricaDefiance),Michael Taylor (writer/producer, BattlestarDefiance,Caprica), and special surprise guests discuss the 35-year history of Battlestar Galactica. Includes Q&A and special 35th BSG trailer presentation screening.


The Psychology of Star Trek vs Star Wars

Friday March 29, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

Boldly go where no one has gone before and explore a galaxy far, far away! Psychologists Dr. Andrea Letamendi (UCLA) and Dr. Ali Mattu (NYU) are joined by writers Hugh Sterbakov (Robot ChickenCity Under the Moon) and Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek (The Con of WrathTrekland: On Speaker) for an epic sci-fi battle as they throw down the science behind the heroes, villains, galactic governments, and even the fandom of Star Trekand Star Wars. Join a side and cast your vote as we crown one the winner of WonderCon Anaheim! Refereed by Brian Ward (Shout! Factory).

Comic Creator Connection 

Friday March 29, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

WonderCon Anaheim's Comic Creator Connection is an event that puts writers and artists together to see whether they can find their creative counterparts. Here's how it works: in two 2-hour sessions -- on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM -- writers and artists can sit down and meet each other in a neutral environment. (Please note: Preliminary sign-ups for the CCC took place online before WonderCon Anaheim. To check and see if space is still available, visit Room 206B on the second level between 4:30 and 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.)

Not Guilty Be Reason of Zombification? Law and Forensic Psychiatry After The Zombie Apocalypse 
Friday March 29, 2013 6:30pm - 8:00pm 
During a “zombie apocalypse,” humans play by a new set of rules -- or no rules at all. Zombies kill humans, humans hunt zombies, and humans murder other humans -- with no legal repercussions. But suppose the zombie apocalypse ended after eradication of the zombies or the discovery of a cure that rejoined the dead with the living. When society's laws are restored, what would happen if humans, zombies, and former zombies alike stood trial for their actions? Would any of them be found guilty, or would the circumstances of the apocalypse excuse crimes like theft, breaking and entering, misuse of a corpse, murder, and cannibalism? What legal defenses might apply? Join the forensic psychiatrists of Broadcast Thought, H. Eric Bender, M.D.Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., and the lawyers of Law and the Multiverse, James Daily, J.D. and Ryan Davidson, J.D.(The Law of Superheroes) as they examine the legal issues faced by a post-zombie-apocalyptic world. In a mock trial, the lawyers will be the prosecution and defense, the doctors will be the expert witnesses, and you will be the jury. Will the walking dead be found guilty, or will they walk free?
LGBTQ Subtext in Comixs, Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Saturday March 30, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm 

LGBTQ subtext has almost always existed in comics, films and TV shows-from Dr. Wertham's writings on Batman and Robin to audiences' musings on Star Wars, Xena, Buffy, Doctor Who and the current Once Upon A Time TV show. "Wink-wink, nudge-nudge" asides, glances and dialogue still get fans talking and slash fictioners "slashing." Subtext is a legitimate literary and artistic device. But now with the greater prominence and acceptance of LGBTQ characters in media, subtext has even more opportunity to become "maintext." Will subtext ever come out of the closet? Will the prince ever get the prince-or the princess her princess? How often is subtext in the mind of the beholder? Join Prism Comics and Marc Andreyko (Black Lightning and Blue Devil, Manhunter), Brad Bell(Husbands), Jane Espenson (Buffy, Once Upon A Time, Husbands), Wendy Pini (Elfquest, Masque of the Red Death), and moderator Jody Wheeler (DoorQ, Bent-Con), as they explore how creators and audiences balance queer subtext.
DC Comics 101

Saturday March 30, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

New to DC Comics? Don't worry; we've got you covered! Come by for an all-ages tutorial on the essentials of what make DC Comics one of the leading comic book publishers!

Buffy Season 9 : The Final Arc
Saturday March 30, 2013 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Dark Horse's continuation of Joss Whedon's cult favorite remains one of the most talked-about comics in today's market. As we head toward the Season 9 finale, Dark Horse and WonderCon Anaheim are giving you an exclusive chance to hear all there is to tell about the final arcs of both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel & Faithfrom the creative teams themselves! Join Dark Horse PR director Jeremy Atkins, along with longtime Buffy writerJane Espenson, Season 9 writer Andrew Chamblissand artist Georges JeantyAngel & Faith writer Christos Gage, and maybe a few surprise guests for what is guaranteed to be one panel you don't wanna miss!

Much Ado About Nothing 

Sunday March 31, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm 

Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy, and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. Please join us for an exclusive panel with very special guest(s).

Star Wars Comics in 2013!
Sunday March 31, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm 
January saw the publication of Brian Wood's Star Wars, one of the biggest launches in Dark Horse's 21 years of publishing Star Wars comics. The excitement continues in March with the return of Star Wars: Legacy! When it originally launched in 2006, Legacy shook up the Star Wars galaxy by pushing the "expanded universe" timeline-and Skywalker history-farther than it had ever gone before: over 100 years after the events of the original Star Wars trilogy of films. Now Legacy is back in a new iteration featuring an heir to the Solo line, written by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman. Join Bechko and Hardman as they talk about the new Legacy and take a peek at more surprises coming in 2013 for Star Warscomics at Dark Horse.

How To Create Your Own Novel : From the First Idea to Publishing
Sunday March 31, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm 
America's youngest multiple award-winning authors, the Winner Twins, will teach you how to create your own novel step by step. The twins, now in high school, are national bestselling authors who have written four science fiction novels. Drawing from their own experience, they will discuss the process, from creating your idea to getting it published. They have taught their unique creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of teachers and students across the country.



Friday, March 15, 2013

TomboyTeez Across The Pond





I just got back from Europe and I had a blast. I brought a slew of TomboyTeez with me to wear around town but it was not exactly t-shirt weather. It averaged around 35F degrees in both London and Paris. That's cold in my book but my girlfriend, the Canadian, insisted that is was just "chilly". You can call it whatever you want but I was bundled up the whole time. So you'll have to trust me when I say I'm wearing some great Teez. We caught up with some of our British friends in London (and loyal TomboyTeez-ers) and I even hand delivered a shirt to one of our Free Shirt Friday's winners. For the record, this shipping method is very expensive and not always available. 

We had a great time in London then we headed across the Channel to Paris. It's a beautiful city full of history, great art and delicious baked goods. And we met some very cool people. We ran into a woman from Santa Monica who's been living in Paris for 30 years. Overall it was a fun trip and a great holiday before our event season ramps up. I can't wait to go back. In warmer weather. Thanks Europe, see you next time.


Just hanging around Big Ben

Here we are with a Horse Guard in London. He's having a blast.

Showing my Pride in front of Candy Bar in SoHo, London's most famous lesbian bar.

At the Louvre in Paris giving a Da Vinci the finger. He started it.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Getting To Know TomboyTeez

Cat modeling our Rizzoli & Isles inspired softball jersey.


Cat Crimins is the Tomboy In Charge here at TomboyTeez.com and she's volunteered to be our next subject in the Getting To Know Us series.


Why did you decide to start TomboyTeez?
I've always loved t-shirts and the idea of designing my own shirts was one of those 'one day I'll do that' sort of thing. Then that day came and I realized I wanted to be my own boss and make a living doing the things I love. So I created the perfect job for myself. And at the same time I get to help tomboys everywhere express themselves and feel comfortable in their own skin. Win win.

Why name your company after tomboys?
I've been a tomboy my whole life. Most of my female friends are tomboys, gay and straight. It's a big part of who I am and how I present myself to the world. So when I was thinking of names for the company it was a no brainer. When you think of a tomboy's uniform you think t-shirts.


What does being a tomboy mean to you?
I guess its the perfect word to describe who I am. What else would you call a girl who loves sports and sci-fi and doesn't wear makeup everyday. Besides awesome. 

If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be?
North American domestic house cat. Looks like a permanent vacation to me.

Which TomboyTee is your favorite?
This is an impossible question but if I have to answer it I would say it's a tie. One of the first designs we ever had on the site was Not A Dude. This shirt was one of the original inspirations for the company because I get called sir all the time. So I feel like this is sort of my favorite by default. But I wear all of our shirts and the shirt I've been wearing the most lately is our Tracker Jacker shirt. I tend to wear our most recent shirts the most. 


Who is your favorite tomboy in history? Favorite tomboy right now? 
My favorite tomboy from history is Amelia Earhart. That's an easy one. My favorite tomboy right now is probably Sam Gordon, the 9 year old football phenom. Not only is she a natural athlete but she's excelling in a boy's sport. That's not an easy thing. She's doing what she loves and I hope she goes as far as she wants to within the sport of football.

What’s one thing people don’t know about?
Well it's probably no surprise that I'm a Star Wars fan but I have a pretty 
extensive collection of Princess Leia collectibles. I tend to go for the more obscure stuff. Vintage Leia shampoo, tooth brush, bar of soap in the shape of Leia. The older and the weirder the better. And I love Carrie Fisher. I met her once and I happened to be wearing a Princess Leia shirt at the time. She was awesome, signed an autograph and didn't call me a weirdo or anything.





Monday, February 18, 2013

Getting To Know Us



We'd like you to get to know the Tomboys and Tomboy lovers that are behind the scenes at TomboyTeez.com a littler better. We'll talk to designers, artists, podcasters, booth volunteers, shirt models, marketers and everyone else!


Here's our first installment of Getting To Know Us

Artist Kimber Grobman

Kimber Grobman is responsible for the art of some our original designs. We sat down with her recently and talked Teez.

How did you get involved with TomboyTeez?
One day I was walking my dog and I passed by Cat's house, I started chatting with her girlfriend, telling her that I was an artist, she immediately introduced me to Cat and the rest was history! :)

Which Teez did you design?

What does being a tomboy mean to you?
That I can do anything I want! I don't have to conform to being a
girlie girl. Most of all I can play with power tools and look kick ass
doing it!

If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be?
I would be a Giraffe, I'm pretty short so it may be nice to have a
different perspective on things!


Riot Girl

Which TomboyTee is your favorite?
Riot Girl for sure! Its the first one I did for TomboyTeez and its
very much my style that I love to draw in, PLUS she's a bad ass!



What advice do you have for young aspiring graphic designers?
Keep at it, draw, draw and draw some more! Draw till you think your fingers will fall off. Don't get discouraged by a lot of No's, for
every 50 No's you'll get 1 Yes but it may be the best yes you could

ask for! Always try new things and don't be afraid to approach things from every possible angle, you'd be surprised what people will be drawn to!

You can check out Kimber's website and her TomboyTeez are linked below.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

The Real Dottie Hinson, Lucy Lawless, Boobs And A Few Other Stories You Might Have Missed

Here are a few news stories you may have missed this week.


1. League of Her Own

Lavone paire Davis, left. Gina Davis as Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own.


Lavone "Pepper" Paire Davis died on February 2, 2013 at the age of 88. She was one of the 

inspirations for the character Dottie Hinson in the 1992 film, "A League Of Their Own". Lavone played professional baseball in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League and by all accounts she was one of the best female baseball players of the day.

She started her 10 season career in the AAGPB at age 19. "I know what it's like for your dream to come true, mine did,"  she told the AP in 1995.  "Baseball was the thing I had the most fun doing. It was like breathing." 


Rest in peace, Pepper. See you in the great big ball park in the sky.



2. He's A Dog-Person

Meet Tonik. He's creepy cute.



Tonic the...dog?


Apparently Tonik is up for adoption. If you're looking for a human/shih tzu mix, I have the dog for you. Check out his PetFinder profile page here. 



3. She Fought the Law and Lawless Won.



Lawless atop the Noble Discoverer in 2012

Last February television actress, Lucy Lawless, joined a handful of other Greenpeace activists in protesting Shell Oil's plans on drilling in the Arctic by boarding the Noble Discoverer and delaying it's voyage. Lawless and the six other activists spent 77 hours aboard the ship, perched on top of a 174 foot tall tower.

Lawless and her compatriots were sentenced this week in Christchurch, New Zealand. 120 hours of community service and a $547US fine isn't bad considering the group was facing 3 years in prison and over $500,000 in reparations that Shell was demanding.

"I consider it a great victory that the court has struck down the reparation demand from Shell, which I think was absolutely ludicrous," said Lawless. She added on Twitter "Day 4 of a liver detox is a helluva time to go to court. I'm just sayin'."


4. Bush in the Bathroom


W's Self Portraits. Nice back muscles.


The Bush Family's email was hacked this week. Among all the personal details of the twice former first family's lives that were exposed, nothing is as interesting as some of George W. Bush's paintings. They appear to be self portraits. In the bathroom. He's actually quite good but the questions is why the bathroom? Maybe it is the solitude and privacy that the room offers. No one can make jokes about you when you are alone in the bathroom. Well at least not before this week.




5. Two Boobs. Oh and a topless chick.


Boobs.
If you had asked me who's the coolest guy in Hollywood was I would have said Leo DiCaprio. Until I saw this.

Leo and friend Jonah Hill have taken their talents to South Beach. They were recently photographed going for a swim together in Miami with their shirts on. OK, fine. Maybe they're concerned about UV rays. Fair enough.

They are then joined by a topless brunette. I would think that Leo sees boobs all the time. No big deal. In one of the photos Leo is pointing towards the young lady in all of her topless-ness. Then after the brunette swims away the two friends high five. To be fair they could be high five-ing because of anything; a good joke, the weather, looking forward to their dinner plans that evening. Or it could be because of boobs. I suppose we'll never know. But my questions is would George Clooney ever be photographed high five-ing over boobs? I vote no.