October 2009 Issue (Issue 61) - Portrait Magazine

Issue 61: October 2009


Cover Stories:


Tokio Hotel are Back!
Catch up on the German Rockers
as the release of their new album
approaches!
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Hilary Duff: Material
Girl To Gossip Girl

Two years since our last feature, we
catch up on the former teen queen.
View the Article


Kristen Bell:
Evolution of Talent

With two films out this month, we catch
up on Portrait fav Kristen Bell.
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Food for the Soul
In the month of scares and frights we encourage to take a look at the things you may not realize are badly influencing you.
View the Article


Paramore...
is a Hit Band

Catch up on the hit rock band and
the path that led them here.
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A Life of Grime: What
Smoking Can Do To You

The ugly dish on smoking and some
things you may not have realized.
View the Article


Crafty Credit: Avoiding
the Credit Card Pitfalls

Tips for handling credit
without getting in debt.
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All in the family? But what makes a TV family?
A look at the changing face of
family on TV through the years.
View the Article


Fashion & Beauty:


Beauty 101:
Halloween Make-Up

Some creepy and gorgeous make
up tips for halloween!
View the Article


Fashion Closet:
Miley and Max

We take a look at the Miley Cyrus and
Max Azria fashion collaboration!
View the Article


Style Stealers:
Ready For The Fall 09

Replicate outfits from the stars
of fall's new shows!
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Denim is the New Black
New Writer! We take a look
at modern denim trends.
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Music:


Myspace Act of
the Week Recap

We recap the artists profiled in
our MAOTW column in September.
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Halloween Playlist
Arshi brings you a collection
of great halloween themed songs.
View the Article


Popsicle: Beyonce
Read up on the delicious
diva that is Beyonce.
View the Article


Country Music Madness:
Love and Theft

Ever wondered who Taylor Swift's
song 'Hey Stephen' is about?
View the Article


Sean Kingston Interview
Our interview with 'Beautiful Girls'
hitmaker, Sean Kingston.
View the Article


Concert Critic:
Pink's Funhouse Tour

A review of Pink's Funhouse tour.
View the Article


October Music Releases
Info on the great albums dropping,
including Tokio Hotel, Taylor
Swift, Lights, and Backstreet Boys.
View the Article


Film & Television:


Confessions of a TV-Holic:
One Tree Hill

We discuss the changes and new
characters from OTH season 7!
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Nolan Funk Interview
Our second interview with
singer and actor, Nolan
Funk of Spectacular
View the Article


October Film Releases
Find out what's opening this month,
including 'When in Rome', 'Astro Boy'
and 'Where The Wild Things Are'.
View the Article


Back to the Golden Years
A Place in the Sun

The 1951 film starring Elizabeth
Taylor and Montgomery Clift
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Paul McGill Interview
Our interview with Paul McGill
from the new film Fame.
View the Article


Other Columns:


The History of Halloween
Learn the history of halloween
and what led to today's traditions.
View the Article


Teen Scene:
The Crush Guide

Five great tips for dealing
with your crush.
View the article


Graphics Tutorials: Blending
New Column! Learn an easy
and attractive way to blend two
images in our new tutorial column!
View the article


Say What? Arshi's Favorites
Arshi's celebrating her Sweet 16 with
a collection of her favorite quotes.
View the article


Career Focus:
Teaching

Interested in a career as a teacher?
Find out what's involved here.
View the article


The Health Guide:
Daily Dental Care

A health guide to maintaining
gorgeous and healthy teeth.
View the article


Party Themes:
Halloween Party

TIps for throwing your own
fun halloween party!
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Book Club: Oh.My.Gods.
This month's Book of the Month
spotlight is 'Oh.My.Gods'
by Tera Lynn Childs .
View the article


This month in History
We look back on some of the world
events that happened in October.
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Fun & Games:


The Lyrics Game
Ten lines from current hit songs. Can
you name the song and artist for each?
View the Quiz


October Puzzles
Fun puzzles of October's
Portrait Celebs.
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Paramore Word Search
Can you find the eleven words
related to Paramore hidden
amongst the random letters?
View the Quiz


TV Quotes Game
Can you name the TV shows
(and characters) these ten
recent lines came from?
View the article


Movie Quotes Game
Can you name the films (and
characters) these ten familiar
lines came from?
View the article


Reviews:


Glee
Our review of the hit new music drama
about a group of high school misfits who
form their own Glee club.
Reviewed by Amanda


Miley Cyrus:
Time of Our Lives

Our review of the new EP featuring
the single 'Party in the USA'.
Reviewed by Amanda


Bandslam
Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Aly Michalka
Our review of the teen indie
musical 'Bandslam'.
Reviewed by Ana


Marié Digby:
Breathing Underwater

Our review of Marie Digby's
new album.
Reviewed by Amanda


Melrose Place
A review of the remake of the 90's show
about a group of people living in a
scandal filled apartment complex.
Reviewed by Amanda


Honor Society:
Fashionably Late

Our review of Honor Society's
debut album.
Reviewed by Amanda


Sunshine Cleaning
Starring: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt
Our review of the film about two sisters
who start an unexpected business.
Reviewed by Amanda


Kate Voegele:
A Fine Mess

Our review of the deluxe edition of
the One Tree Hill star's album.
Reviewed by Amanda

Still want more?
Read the full collection of
reviews added to Portrait
Reviews this month here


Award Winners:


Site of the Month
October's site of the month is the Tokio Hotel fansite: Tokio Hotel on Ning

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Graphics of the month
A round of applause for the winning graphics from last month's wallpaper and siggy challenges!.
(View the second and third place winners in the hall of fame at Portrait Siggys and Portrait Wallpapers)

Entry #7 - By Nicole P Made by Shelley


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