TAYLOR SWIFT THREATENS LAWSUIT OVER TOPLESS PIC: TAYLOR SWIFT is threatening to sue a gossip site for publishing a less-than-innocent photo they identified as a "leaked" nude pic of her.

According to TMZ, Taylor insists it is not her and is considering filing a suit charging the site with copyright infringement and distributing "false pornographic images." The site, which is said to be weighing its options, published the pic along with what they referrred to as "evidence" the photo was legit.

Here's the so-called evidence they lay out: They point out that "after careful examination of the photo" it has to be Taylor because the girl in the photo has strawberries on her panties and Taylor has been known to eat strawberries, and the top of the line wood paneling on her bedroom walls is so "hoity-toity" only a "country star like Taylor Swift would splurge" on something like that.

The "evidence is so idiotic I gotta believe it was meant to be tongue in cheek. I mean, the girl barely resembles Taylor.

ROMANCE REPORT - IS EVA LONGORIA SCORING WITH ANOTHER BALLER???: Has 'Desperate Housewives' star EVA LONGORIA drafted another NBA baller  to replace ex-husband Tony Parker?

According to the 'New York Post', she has. Eva was spotted with Los Angeles Lakers Matt Barnes at a Manhattan restaurant last week, and according to a witness, "There was definitely a spark between Eva and Matt. They weren't seated next to each other, but you could tell there was something between them. There was a little hand-holding over the table and a lot of eye contact."

Asked for comment, Longoria's rep trotted out the old "they're just friends" response.

That, however, wasn't good enough for Longoria ... "First Jessica Simpson, now this," she wrote on her WhoSay page -- alluding to rampant chatter about Jessica Simpson's possible pregnancy. "Once again, press gets it wrong, Matt barnes and I are not dating!" She added: "We are doing a charity event together for Padres and Athletes vs Cancer."

Eva Longoria's photo Me and @georgelopez and Matt Barnes @troplv at Club Nikki
L to R: Matt Barnes, Eva, George Lopez and friend - Eva Longoria on WhoSay

LINDSAY LOHAN SHOWS US HER PICS: LINDSAY LOHAN got her jacked up teeth fixed. And she's so happy with her new look she posted a picture of it on Twitter, along with the message, "Thanks, Dr. Dorfman for the zoom . . . My gums are so sore though!"


CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY LIST FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 31 INCLUDES 'COVERT AFFAIRS' PIPER PERABO

WATCH - HEIDI KLUM DRESSED AS DEAD BODY FOR HALLOWEEN: HEIDI KLUM, known for her elaborate Halloween costumes, really outdid herself this year transforming herself into a skinless autopsy body for her annual Halloween party in Las Vegas ...



MORE CELEB HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: The stars were out for early Halloween festivities this weekend! Here are a few choice costumes:

Nicole Richie as Jennifer Lopez
Kim Kardashian as Poison Ivy
Gwen Stefani as Cinderella
Lindsay Lohan as a French maid

SNAPSHOT: DEMI MOORE left a nail appointment in West Hollywood the other day and got totally hounded by the paparazzi. According to an eye witness, Demi, quote, "lashed out and screamed obscenities at them as she pushed through the group on the way to her car."


Another witness says it was only because one of the photographers goaded her into it by blocking her path, then shoving his camera in her face.

Meanwhile ... the photographer has filed a battery report against Demi, claiming she struck him as he tried to take her picture on Friday. He told X17Online, "Demi was crazy; she was totally losing it. I was just standing on the sidewalk, trying to get a few shots of her and she was going completely mad. She tried to jump on me and swipe my camera."

TMZ reports is calling bull**** on the photogs story saying he displayed no visible injuries and that, quote, "judging from the photos of the incident, it appears the pap was way too close and in her face."

The West Hollywood Sheriff's Department will reportedly be given the complaint to investigate.

Plenty of Poe for Halloween. Edgar Allan Poe Poems, Art, Housewares, Toys & Links.



above: A sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe by Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio.

Few historic figures conjure up the macabre as well as the 19th century author, poet and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe. A heavy drinker, Poe was preoccupied with death, decomposition and premature burial (possibly because of his wife's early demise) and is best known for his Gothic style of fiction. Tim Burton and Edward Gorey are a just two of the well known personalities whose work is inspired by The Master of the Macabre.


above: Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)

His poem "The Raven" and his tale of insanity, "The Tell Tale Heart," are two of his best known darkly romantic works and have inspired many to create art, films, housewares, jewelry and other writings as an homage to Poe.

1953 animated version of The Tell Tale Heart narrated by James Mason:


And Poe's The Raven narrated by Christopher Walken:


Artists and designers have been inspired by Poe's work for centuries. To start with, here's a look some early renderings for publications of The Raven by famous historic artists Édouard Manet, Gustave Dore and John Tenniel:

Manet:

above: One of the many lavish illustrations by Édouard Manet for Stéphane Mallarmé's translation, Le Corbeau (1875).

Dore:

above: "The Raven" was published independently with lavish woodcuts by Gustave Doré in 1884

Tenniel:

above: in 1858 "The Raven" appeared in a British Poe anthology with illustrations by John Tenniel, the Alice in Wonderland illustrator.

Jump forward to today and here are a few contemporary "Poe" pieces from various artists, illustrators, sculptors and art studios.

A watercolor of Edgar Allan Poe by goth musician and artist Marilyn Manson:


The following works are from Deviant Art and many can be purchased as prints.

By Abigail Larson:

By Twisted Synapses:

by Juarez Ricci:

by Armitage 199:

by Markdraws:

by Magnetic-eye:

Paper cut Poe by Despairisi:

A Tribute to Poe by Telegrafixs:

Nevermore Drypoint by StoryTellerF:

A caricature mini bust of Poe by Mark Newman:

Another Poe sculpture from Red Nose Studio:


The following Poe-inspired art, housewares and jewelry can be found on Etsy, click on the links above each image for purchasing information:

Poe Pop Art stencil Paintings:

Embroidered Raven dish towel:

Poe book purse:

Poe Book Flask:


Poe "Nevermore" ties by Binary Winter:

Typographical Poe portrait print:

Poe brass cuff:

Felt and satin Poe pillow:

Poe Raven necklace with original art:

Glitter Poe portrait:


Edgar Allan Poe Red Velvet Cake
Another form of art is baking and check out this stunning Edgar Allan Poe cake by Sprinkle Bakes:


get the recipe here

And Edgar Allan Poe toys:

Little Thinkers Plush Edgar Allan Poe Doll

Edgar Allan Poe Action Figure

Funko Edgar Allan Poe Wacky Wobbler

Oddfellows Edgar Allan Poe Figure

Living Dead Dolls Edgar Allan Poe and Annabel Lee Set

Toy A Day has a printable pdf for this paper Poe:

Make your own Edgar Allen Poe from paper here


Buy Edgar Allan Poe Books, DVDs & CDs from Amazon

Links to Edgar Allan Poe websites, Poems and Stories:

• The Tell tale Heart

• Interactive Poem of The Raven

• Knowing Poe

• The Poe Museum

• Edgar Allen Poe Society of Baltimore

• Poe Stories

And don't forget to check the itunes store for Edgar Allan Poe apps for the iPhone and the iPad.

“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.” – Edgar Allan Poe

Happy Halloween!

Bath Faucets That Combine Modern Design with Rustic Materials





Combining modern design with stone and travertine marble, Marti of Spain has two lines of bath faucets in their SRGNatur collection, the Pizarra and Travertino, that artfully combine elegance with natural materials.

A cantilevered open top spout available in numerous metals and finishes (chrome, copper, bronze, antiqued, blackened steel, frosted glass, rusted steel and more) sits atop a slab of natural stone or rough travertine marble.

Travertino:





Pizarra:






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