Gawker EXCLUSIVE: Lots of People Talking About Atoosa Rubenstein's Exit from 'Seventeen'
Gawker can EXCLUSIVELY report that, as of this morning, Atoosa Rubenstein's myspace page still lists her as the EIC of Seventeen, making no mention of the fact that she's leaving the book. The Post EXCLUSIVELY reports that the 'Toos plans "to launch her own teen-centered Web business, write a book and start a consulting firm specializing in the youth market," while Jossip EXCLUSIVELY reveals that "Atoosa's contract expired in August... and she's been a free agent ever since. And that hasn't sat well with Cathie Black, whose Hearst house has been left in disarray ever since the 'Toos announced her impending exit."
If Atoosa is indeed planning to start her own teen TMZ, do these questions that she recently asked her girl gang represent some kind of market research?
1- What websites do you like the best? Why? 2- Do you prefer My Space or Facebook? Why? 3- How do you feel when you get advertisements texted to your cell phones? 4- Which ad campaigns are your favorites and why? How about the WORST? Why? 5- When do you notice advertisements the most? When watching TV, online, reading a magazine, etc.? 6- What is your favorite form of entertainment? TV shows, websites, magazines, radio? (don't worry - i won't get offended!) 7- How do you feel about ads before movies? How about ads before videos (like did you see the MTV VMA website??)? 8- Do you do other things while you're doing homework? Like watch TV or IM? 9-What's the best invention that's come into your life lately? 10-I'm speaking to a group of entertainment executives (tv, radio, wireless, all of it) - is there anything you want them to know so they can create better products for you?? Think of me as your mouthpiece! And don't be too tired from all my questions to answer this one - it's important because these people WILL listen to us/you! :)
IF YOU CAN LET ME KNOW THIS WEEK THAT WOULD BE GREAT!
Only time will tell! We wish the 'Toos all the best on her future endeavors: Our offer to shell out for arm-waxing still stands. Now that she's no longer drawing a steady paycheck, it may be more important than ever.
We'll bring you more on the day's MOST IMPORTANT STORY as it develops.
SEVENTEEN EDITOR QUITS TO START OWN PROJECTS [NYP]
Atoosa Rubenstein Turns 18, Moves Out of Parents' Glass Tower [Jossip]
A bunch of questions for YOU :) [Atoosa's Space]
Earlier:: Gawker's coverage of Atoosa Rubenstein