the buzz log

No matter how media evolves, the magazine's slippery, sensual, glossy appeal still beguiles. Yet an excruciating editorial science (of sorts) goes into the making of a cover, designed to draw eyeballs at the old-fashioned newsstand.

The American Society of Magazine Editors will host its awards ceremony for the most eye-catching covers of 2008. Will a cartoon of contentious bedfellows Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama reaching for a 3 a.m. phone call win the News Cover category? Could Latina's gold-hued, come-hither photo of Jessica Alba beat out a mud-splattered George Clooney and contemplative Willie Nelson? Shall a strange blend of Iranian politics and a Larry Craig restroom stall reference steal the biggest title of all?

Check out all the covers at the ASME site.

Filed under: Award Shows, Images, Magazines, Media

It's been two months since we last checked on top celeb image searches, and the men have a new leader. All hail Zac Efron! The teen heartthrob has vaulted from out of nowhere to the top of our list. His star turns in "Hairspray" and "High School Musical 2" have made him our most desirable man.

Daniel Radcliffe followed much the same trajectory. Our #2 guy wasn't on the list last time we looked, but the teen wizard of "Harry Potter" conjured his way back into the good graces of curious searchers. Other than that, there were a couple of minor shuffles and "Pirates" stars Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom walked the plank and fell from the top 10.

As for the ladies, it's more of the same. As much complaining as you do about the tired trainwrecks of celebdom, we're seeing the same familiar faces populating the list. The only notable chick to make her debut in the top 10 is "Hairspray" hottie Amanda Bynes. Here are the full lists...

Filed under: Celebrities, Images

Since we last checked top celeb image searches, we've seen a few minor shuffles. The dudes stayed stagnant with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo the only one getting booted from the terrific ten. In his place, we welcome the dreamy Brad Pitt. Seems odd that Pitt wasn't already among the top 10, but the hunky hubby of Angelina finally took his rightful spot among the Web's most-sought-after men.

As for the ladies, sexy swimmer Amanda Beard coasted into the #7 spot thanks to a recent spread in "Playboy." Bodacious babes Jessica Biel and Vida Guerra put their curves to good use and earned spots among the top ten women. Ultra popular Pam Anderson dropped from our list, but we have a funny feeling she'll be back. You just can't keep a good woman down. Here are the lists...

Filed under: Celebrities, Images