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60 Hot Hollywood 2008
Smokin' shots of the biggest stars who'll kick-start the New Year. And just
because we love you, none of them are guys!
74 Icon: Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighter extraordinaire on the joys of public nudity, shopping at Costco,
and the magic of Jager bombs.
76 The Drinking Man's Guide to Booze
Become a wallcing encyclopedia of alcohol. Well, stumbling encyclopedia of alcohol,
to be more precise.
84 Death in the French Quarter
An in-depth report on the most twisted murder in the history of New Orleans
(and that's saying a lot.)
90 The Worst Excuses of All Time
A salute to those who when confronted with damning evidence said the first stupid
lie th,at popped into their heads.
92 Good Girl Gone Bad
You worshiped her on Freaks and Geeks and ER. Now Linda Cardellini gets your
guns blazing in Comanche Moon.
DEPARTMENTS
16 Letters
You sent us praise, you sent us some criticism, but not one of you bastards
sent cookies.Thanks a lot.
20 Incoming
Sy Sperling rates presidential hopeful hairdos and Alessandra Ambrosio brings
sweet pain. More Bacon Porn!
31 Rated Lil Wayne spits about his new offering, David-finch">David Fincher on Zodiac, and the inside
dirt on the year's best music releases.
38 Stuff
A super-hot iPod dock, Japan's fastest export, and digital cameras face off
in a battle for pixel supremacy.
49 Columns
Opinionated men and women sound off on sex, business, sports, and who makes
the best Philly cheesesteak.
96 Expert
Slash explains how to celebrate New Year's Eve in proper fashion (Step one:
Buy a large hat).
