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    Is 'Undercover Boss' Too Exploitative of Employees?

    By Mike Ryan  Posted Feb 9th 2010 05:15PM
    Undercover BossWhen you think about it, the corporate environment is kind of a weird place. Socially, it almost works like a miniature version of society as a whole. In other words: Anyone who is positioned in the upper levels of management hierarchy is, in that particular company, treated like a celebrity.

    Let's say the head honcho's name is -- as in the case of Sunday night's premiere of 'Undercover Boss'; featuring the Waste Management CEO posing as a regular employee -- Larry O'Donnell. "Did you hear?" Co-workers will gab, "Larry O'Donnell is visiting today," followed by a sense of excitement and anxiety. It's not just that it's their boss. No, it's mostly because it's the guy they've seen in those corporate videos explaining the new employee referral policy. And in the eyes of that particular company, a celebrity. (I've seen it in person! At a company I worked for right after college, I witnessed an employee ask a member of upper management for an autograph.) But to us, the people not in that particular company, Larry O'Donnell is not a celebrity; no different than the guy on the corner selling hot dogs or the lady I spoke to today to dispute a credit card charge. Now, thanks to CBS's 'Undercover Boss,' that's no longer the case. Now these company big wigs are on network television... and there's a lot not right about that.

    On The Money: Lady Gaga Shows Up On Dollar Bill

    By Steven Avalos  Posted Feb 9th 2010 05:00PM
    Lady GagaIt seems everywhere you turn these days, you will inevitably encounter the ever-changing face of Lady Gaga. She is kind of like those Geico commercials-- she's always watching you! With Gaga dominating the world's radio, TV and Internet channels, U.S. based artist Craig Gleason has immortalized the pop phenom's visage on U.S. currency -- and the results are rich to say the least. Gleason has transformed our founding father George Washington with hair bows, lace crowns and plenty of giant sunglasses. Check them out after the jump.

    'Idol' Doesn't Have Bleep Button Big Enough for Stern

    By Kara Warner  Posted Feb 9th 2010 04:50PM
    While we were shocked when Simon Cowell announced his 'American Idol' departure, we were not prepared for Howard Stern to throw his hat in the ring to be considered for Cowell's old gig. At first, we thought Stern might be joking about his 'Idol' interest, but after bringing it up on his show two days in a row, it's time to consider the pros and cons of a Stern/'Idol' pairing. Entertainment Weekly Senior Writer and resident 'Idol' expert Michael Slezak likens Stern on 'Idol' to combining chocolate with cheeseburgers. "They're two great tastes," Slezak tells PopEater. "But I don't necessarily know you'd want them together. They're very popular, but I think there's a reason McDonald's has never offered a chocolate-dipped cheeseburger. I think Howard Stern and 'American Idol' are pretty much a chocolate cheeseburger." Can America handle a chocolate, Stern/'Idol' cheeseburger? Vote after the jump.


    Video: Sneak a Look at The Script's Tour Diary

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 03:58PM
    Irish pop band The Script was recently on tour, and they were happy to spill the secrets of their behind-the-scenes shenanigans with PopEater readers.

    Check out the exclusive video diary for details on their first major American tour - and come back for the next six installments. Episode 2 of The Script Video Diary arrives February 12.


    'Jersey Shore' Moving to South Beach

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 03:43PM

    Goodbye New Jersey, and hello Miami. MTV is moving 'Jersey Shore' to South Beach for its second season, according to Movieline.

    Snooki, The Situation and the rest of the gang will head to Florida for round two of their gym, tanning and laundry sessions, at the bargain price of $10,000 each an episode.

    Before producers settled on Miami, speculation of where the cast would end up included summer hot spot the Hamptons, on Long Island, among other destinations.

    Which Hair Is the Best on Kate Gosselin? Her Vintage Look, of Course

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 03:28PM
    Kate GosselinKate Gosselin is somewhat of a hair icon. Love it or hate it -- you can buy a wig of her hair, wear it and be instantly recognized, which in our mind, makes it iconic.

    However, she's recently gone through a hair evolution of sorts. She added extensions to her short and choppy 'do, giving her long, wavy locks. "I never thought I'd have short hair for as long as I did. I feel like this is a fresh start, a fresh me, a fresh life," she told PEOPLE of her new style.

    More recently, however, she chopped some of the extensions off, giving her a more edgy appearance while keeping her tresses longer than the style that, until recently, was her signature look.

    But which style is the favorite among PopEater readers? After over 49K votes were cast, the clear winner -- with 41 percent overall -- was the original Kate.

    'American Chopper' Runs Out Of Gas

    By Jo Piazza  Posted Feb 9th 2010 03:06PM
    It all began with a father, his sons and a love of choppers (custom-designed motorcycles). Now, after six seasons, TLC is closing shop on the much beloved 'American Chopper,' the reality show that chronicled the real-life drama of Paul Teutul Sr. and his sons, Paul Jr. and Mikey, as they built bikes and a business.

    No one knows the toll a reality television show takes on a family better than TLC, which watched as the marriage of Jon and Kate Gosselin disintegrated before their cameras last year. It's been tough going for the family behind 'Orange County Choppers,' which means maybe it was time to end the show. America only has so much of an appetite for family drama before it starts to get uncomfortable.


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