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ABC wants you to Be Ugly in '07

by Julia Ward, posted Dec 21st 2006 7:02PM
America FerraraUgly Betty is joining the fray in fighting for young girls' self-esteem. ABC has announced a new public service campaign - Be Ugly '07 - to hit the web and the streets on December 30th. The campaign's aim - aside from scoring more viewers for ABC's hit dramedy - is to debunk conventional notions of beauty. The campaign's slogan - "Be real, be smart, be passionate, be true to yourself and be ugly."

ABC, which pulled its plastic surgery show Extreme Makeover from the airwaves, is hoping to capitalize on the recent super-thin model backlash started on the catwalks in Europe and the Dove "Real Beauty" ads. ABC marketing executive Michael Benson would like you to know that redefining beauty is "in the cultural zeitgeist."

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Tough mofos return to TV

by Julia Ward, posted Dec 21st 2006 4:41PM
Henry RollinsA slate of shows that all have one thing in common - a testosterone-laiden center - have been renewed for your viewing pleasure. Here's what's on the menu for those of you who shun the metrosexual kind:

The Henry Rollins Show

Ex-Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins will be back for a second season on IFC. Premiering on April 13th, the late-night talk show is adding an editorial element with guest-star commentator Janeane Garofalo making the occasional appearance. Twenty episodes have been ordered up.

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