August 2010 Issue (Issue 70) - Portrait Magazine

Issue 70: August 2010

Cover Stories


Ian Somerhalder:
A Star with Conviction

We take a look at Ian's conservation
involvement and how you too can help!
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Top 10 TV BFFs as voted by YOU!
Our first annual list of your favorite
TV buddies. Who did you vote
into the top spots?
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From Degrassi to The Vampire
Diaries Leading Lady

Our list of the top 25 Reasons
Why We Love Nina Dobrev!
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Hanging with the Vampire
Diaries cast in Sydney!

Angela's coverage from the Sydney
convention! Includes exclusive images!
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Chris Evans: Film's Superhero
We take a look at the theater
thespian turned movie actor as his
biggest role yet looms on the horizon.
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Birthday Celebrations:
Half the Cost & Twice the Fun

Ten great birthday celebration ideas
that won't break the bank!
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10 Must See Indie Films!
Want to expand your movie
viewing horizons? 10 must unforgettable
independent films to start with.
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The Evolution of Jonny Lang
Humble at heart and aggressive
on the guitar, Jonny Lang evolves
with an honest musicality.
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From the Page to the Screen:
When Books Become Movies

We take a look at the good and
bad of book adaptations.
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Les Miserables 25th Anniversary
Eleni reviews the 25th anniversary
stage production of 'Les Miserables'
(starring Nick Jonas)
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Name that Tweeter
We bring you a list of authenticated
celeb twitter accounts to help find
your favorite on twitter!
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Fashion and Beauty


Fashion Closet: Be My Little
Rock 'N Roll Queen

Three easy steps to super styling
at this year's rock concerts!
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Style Stealers:
Be on Trend

Replicate outfits as seen on Jessica,
Stephanie, Ashley and Hayden.
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Celeb Fashion on Tour
We take a look at some of the
best and worst celeb touring outfits
for guys and girls!
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Fab Five
In the fab five we take five simple
items and show you how to mix and
match a huge variety of outfits.
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Beauty 101: 5 Steps To
Get Rid Of Acne

We bring you a guide to dealing
with acne and looking your best.
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Film and Television


Confessions of a TV-Holic:
Crushing on the Bad Boy...

We take a look at the patterns
of TV bad boys.
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August Film Releases
Find out what's opening this month,
including 'Step Up 3D' and
'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World'.
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Ken Baumann Interview
We chat with Ken about the new
season of "The Secret Life of the
American Teenager" and more.
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Kirsten Prout Interview
We chat with Kirsten Prout from
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and the
TV series "Kyle XY".
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Naturi Naughton Interview
We chat with singer and actress
Naturi Naughton from The Lottery
Ticket
and Fame.
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Kenton Duty Interview
We chat with Kenton Duty from
"Lost" and the upcoming Disney
series "Shake it Up".
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Coy Stewart Interview
We chat with cutie Coy Stewart
about his new show 'Are we There
Yet?' and more.
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Janel Parrish Interview
We chat actress and musician Janel
Parrish from "Bratz" who is currently
working on her debut album.
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Say What:
Rise of the Vampires

We assemble the best quotes
from "The Vampire Diaries".
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Where Are They Now: 80s
Fan Favorites Series (Part 2)

Wonder what happened to the stars of
your favorite 80s flicks? Find out here!
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Books and Literature


Book Club: Will Grayson,
Will Grayson

A boy ends up on a wild adventure
after googling his name.
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The Poetry Corner
Read this month's collection of poems
our writers and readers have submitted
and feel free to submit your own!
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Other Columns


Country Music Madness:
Jaron and the Long Road to Love

We take a look at Jaron's (formerly
of Evan and Jaron) debut album.
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Jetsetter Column:
California Road Trip Part 3

Part three of our travel series
on America's golden coast.
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Photography Tips and Tricks:
Editing

Part five of our Tips and Tricks series! We
cover image editing in Adobe Photoshop.
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How To: Survive High School
(Part One) Many have said it... High
School is a war zone. We bring you
five easy steps to surviving!
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Party Themes:
Broadway Party

Bring the magic of Broadway alive
with this month's party theme!
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Bizarre August Holidays
We take a look at the wacky holidays
in August including Cherry Popsicle
Day and Be An Angel Day.
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Career Focus: Film Director
Want to be the next Steven Spielberg?
We take a look at what is required
for a career in this field.
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Road to Eating Healthy:
Benefits of Pears

We take a look at the health
benifts from these humble fruit.
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Award Winners


Site of the Month
July's site of the month is the Chris Evans fansite: Chris-EvansV.Net

Comments


July Issue's comments
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Reviews


Hanson: Shout it Out
Meaghan Clements review of
Hanson's latest studio album
featuring the single 'Thinkin'
'Bout Something'.
Reviewed by Meaghan Clements


Victorious
Amanda's review of the new hit
Nickelodean show about a performing
arts school and it's students.
Reviewed by Amanda


The Script: The Script
Amanda's review of The Script's
latest album featuring the single
'We Cry' and 'Breakeven'.
Reviewed by Amanda


Good Luck Charlie
Amanda's review of the hit new
Disney Channel series starring
Bridgit Mendler and Jason Dolley.
Reviewed by Amanda


The Last Song
Starring: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth
Amanda's review 'The Last Song' about
an unhappy teen sent to spend a
summer with her estranged father.
Reviewed by Amanda


Katharine McPhee: Unbroken
Amanda's review of the former Idol
contestants latest album featuring
the single 'Had it All'.
Reviewed by Amanda