Predicting the Year Ahead – 90 People and Things to Watch Out for in 2009 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) JWT’s annual list of people and things they think will play an important role in pop culture and society in the coming year is one of my favourite publications. JWT’s 90 Things to Watch in 2009 was released…

Real-Life Comic Strips – ‘The Far Side’ Reenactments (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This fantastic Flickr pool is dedicated to real-live reenactments of comic strips from ‘The Far Side.’ The pool is a must-see for fans of Gary Larson or ‘The Far Side’ comic strip, but you don’t have to…

Pop Stars as Dolls – Avril Lavigne is Creepy in Prestige Magazine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Avril Lavigne is on the December 2008 cover of Prestige Magazine from Hong Kong.

The 24-year-old Canadian pop star and entrepreneur was captured in a quirky and edgy photo shoot which took place in a…

Casual Vampire Fashion – Hot Topic Feeds Twilight Fashionista Thirst (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Robert Pattinson and Twilight fans who received shopping gift cards for Christmas may want to spend it at Hot Topic.

The punk-style store has unveiled a new collection of fashion items inspired by the…

15 Steven Klein Masterpieces – From Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt to Dolce Gabbana (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) American photographer Steven Klein is one of my personal favorites and a Trend Hunter staple. He has had a big impact on pop culture by capturing icons such as Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Victoria…

50s Housewives Shoots – Eva Longoria in Glamour Magazine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria is featured on the cover of the February 2009 ?Man Issue? of US Glamour.

And while she wears a casual jeans amp; t-shirt ensemble (like a typical guy would) on the…

Hollywood Self-Parody – Rebecca Romijn Jerry O’Connell in “Mystique is Pregnant” (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Hollywood actress Rebecca Romijn spoofs her “Mystique” character in the X-Men movies with husband and fellow actor Jerry O’Connell in a hilarious clip for Funny or Die.

The “Mystique is Pregnant” parody…

Modern Cleopatra Portraits – Cate Blanchett by Annie Leibovitz Dazzles in Vanity Fair (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) One of my favorite actresses, Cate Blanchett, is featured in a captivating photoshoot by the legendary Annie Leibovitz in the February 2009 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.

In the shoot, Cate Blanchett…

Fake Vampire News – Twilight Filipino Adaptation is a Hoax (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Robert Pattinson and Twilight fans who were upset about news of a Filipino TV adaptation of the vampire film should be relieved to know that the news was a hoax.

There is no such adaptation by ABS-CBN…

Eye-Opening Cultural Photo Blogs – ‘Life Goes On in Tehran’ Shows A Different Side of Iran (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Iran is the subject of much controversy, so much so that the country’s name tends to evoke images of grief, war and terror. That’s why I was happy to find Life Goes On in Tehran, a beautiful photoblog…

Top 50 Pop Culture Stories and Scandals in 2008 – Miley Exposed, Palin, Bigfoot and Pregnant Man (COUNTDOWN)

(TrendHunter.com) Bigfoot, Pregnant Man, Hot Sarah Palin, Miley Cyrus Exposed, Eva Mendes asked to get fat and more… This pop culture countdown features the top pop culture trends of 2008.nbsp; The report is a crowd-filtered…

Star Trek Control Chairs – Spock-Inspired Seating for Your Home

(TrendHunter.com) This is a truly hideous piece of furniture but one that all true space geeks will lust after. Even if they don’t admit it, trust me, they will.

This officially-licensed ‘Star Trek’ control chair is an…

Fighting Computer Robotvertisements – Mac vs PC in Transformer-Style Viral Showdown (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Dan Chianelli and Nick Greenlee directed this terrific computer animated video of the ultimate Mac vs. PC showdown. In the video, two teens are engaged in the classic argument of which computer is better…

Frankstein Fashion – Horrific and Horror-Inspired Clothing (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Frankenstein, you’ve gotta love the guy, right? Most people associate this dude with horror and Halloween only, but his influence expands well beyond a mere holiday to cultural icon status.

I love the…

Tattoos of Classic Video Games – Permanent Pacman Ink for Extreme(ly Nerdy) Gamers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Pacman was originally an arcade game, but has since become one of the most famous games in the world. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who has not heard of it–unless they have a brain made from…

Vampire Calendars – Official Twilight 2009 Calendar (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you are a Robert Pattinson, Twilight or vampire fan, there is only one calendar you should get, the Twilight 2009 calendar!

The Borders exclusive calendar, is the only official calendar available for…

Reversing Surname Traditions – Actor Jay Mohr Adds His Wife’s Last Name to His (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In the ultimate display of a man who is truly in touch with his feminine side, as a second anniversary present to his wife, Nikki Cox, Jon Ferguson Mohr petitioned the court to change his name. He didn’t…

Karaoke Cards – Pop Art Music Placards Help You Sing Along (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I love these cards which feature song lyrics on one side. And song lyrics of awesome songs such as “The Final Countdown,” “Ace of Spades,” and “My Boy Lollipop.” I love them a lot.

There are 14 karaoke…

Top 20 Funny Articles in 2008 – From Photoshop Disasters to Viral Spoofs (COUNTDOWN)

(TrendHunter.com) From photoshop disasters to viral spoofs, this entertaining countdown features the most popular funny articles in the last year.  Be warned that the report is a ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly…

22 Seductive Screen Sirens and Femmes Fatales (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Eartha Kitt, a much-beloved singer and actress, passed away on December 25, 2008 at the ripe young age of 81. Kitt was well-known for her deep, raspy and seductive singing voice.  She also played Catwoman…