X-files
Move over, Justin
By BRIAN ORLOFF
Published October 20, 2003
'NSync's Justin Timberlake might be a mega solo star, but another 'NSync member is aiming for solo success. Forget Lance Bass and his outer space dreams. And, no, it's not that one with the hair. JC Chasez is at work on his first solo album, Schizophrenic, according to an interview in YM magazine. What will the album sound like? Chasez cites influences like the Police, Prince and Bob Marley. Now the title is starting to make sense.
Love those locks
Matrix Salon is searching for people to donate a minimum of 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization for children with long-term hair loss. And those who donate through Friday will be eligible to win the Search for Rapunzel Contest and receive a trip for two to New York City, tickets and a backstage tour of Hairspray and a makeover. Anyone is eligible, although anyone under 18 needs parental permission. Just log onto www.matrix.com and click on the Rapunzel popup. You must be at least 13 years old, write a 250-word essay explaining why you want to donate your hair to Locks of Love, send a picture of yourself and give a history of your hair. Phew! You thought homework was tough. All eligible entrants will be contacted after the contest to learn how to donate their hair and receive a free haircut.
Chemistry really can be fun!
Hey, all you science freaks out there. Thursday is Mole Day. No, not the blind creature that burrows underground, and not the kind that grows on your body. It is the common chemistry unit of measurement representing the number of atoms in a substance. The number, 6.02 x 1023, was discovered by chemist Amedeo Avogadro, and is celebrated each year from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. Oct. 23, or 10/23. Check out www.moleday.org for more information on this wacky holiday that was started to foster an interest in chemistry.
X-press quote
"We're both actresses, but I've never been like, 'Oh, God, she got my role!' "
- Teen star Amanda Bynes (What a Girl Wants) discussing peer Hilary Duff (The Lizzie McGuire Movie) in the November issue of YM.
