Table of ContentsCOVER STORYWhen we met Anna Nicole Smith in 1991, she was a shy Texan obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. Chosen Playmate of the Year for 1993, she became a star, and like her idol, she died far too soon. In our article we share memories of Anna's Playboy years from those who knew her best. Here, Senior Contributing Photographer Stephen Wayda captures her peerless beauty; our Rabbit is still a girl's best friend. FEATURES 48 SEX IN IRANA bootleg sex tape allegedly featuring a popular TV star has been spreading through Iran like wildfire. The actress denies she's on the tape, but that's almost beside the point. The video has shaken Iranians by exposing their hidden emotions and double standards. In a fascinating peek at a modern Islamic society, we lift the veil on a conflicted culture in which religious fundamentalism wrestles with the allure of sexual freedom. BY PARI ESFANDIARI AND RICHARD BUSKIN64 WORLDWIDE BASEBALL: PLAYBOY'S 2007 BASEBALL PREVIEW After a winter of incredible contracts 2007 is shaping up to be a prosperous year for America's national pastime. Our Hall of Fame analyst tells us what to expect in the upcoming season. Plus, we learn why the Dodgers could be celebrating their first title in 19 years and get a by-the-numbers look at where the talent comes from. BY TRACY RINGOLSBY70 OBI-WAN LIVESObi-Wan escapes from Darth Vader? Han Solo packs a lightsaber? Luke used to be a girl? To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, here's an exclusive look at never-before-published storyboards from George Lucas's original script drafts that show a flip side of the Force.88 TO THE BAD GIRLS GO THE SPOILSIn an uninhibited confessional, a would-be reality-TV star details the depths of her deviance—sexual, social and otherwise—in hopes of joining Jerri Manthey and Omarosa in the pantheon of TV bad girls. BY MICHELLE RICHMONDFICTION100 WINTER STORMSAn investor's quiet retirement is interrupted when his war correspondent daughter comes home unexpectedly from an extended assignment in Iraq. The violent nor'easter raging outside his home pales beside the dark storm of guilt and fear his daughter has brought back from the Middle East. BY EDWARD FALCOTHE PLAYBOY FORUM37 THE TRUTH ABOUT AL FRANKENWhat people need to realize about liberal hero Franken is not the number of issues on which he so cleverly disagrees with his conservative adversaries but the number of assumptions he makes about government and politics that aren't in any way different from those of his supposed opponents. BY CURTIS WHITE20Q102 FERGIEThe Fergalicious frontwoman of the Black Eyed Peas helped shoot the band to the top of the charts before achieving solo success. The sexy singer doesn't phunk around as she discusses overcoming addiction, being bitten by Quentin Tarantino and getting unexpectedly moist in front of concertgoers. BY JASON BUHRMESTERINTERVIEW43 STEVE NASHThe Phoenix Suns' wiry Canadian point guard is a two-time NBA MVP who keeps. pace with Shaq, LeBron and other basketball heavyweights. Riding high on a six-year, $66 million deal with Phoenix, the notoriously press-shy player dishes up his thoughts about sex on game day, the possibility of reverse racism in the NBA and whether he thinks Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban screwed up royally by letting him walk. BY KEVIN COOKPICTORIALS54 REMEMBERING ANNA A 10-page tribute to our dear friend and her life in front of the camera, featuring classic photos from 1992 to 1994.BY KEVIN COOKPLAYMATE:SHANNON JAMESHoward Stern recruits his second Centerfold: a sensational, fresh-faced marketing major from outside Philadelphia.104 AMERICAN BEAUTIESThe Southern belles of Conference USA shed their clothes and head for summer.notes and newsTHE WORLD OF PLAYBOY A new season of The Apprentice kicks off at the Mansion, the Rabbit makes a splash at Hong Kong Fashion Week, and Hef unveils a spectacular limited-edition print retrospective of PLAYBOY photography.10 HEF'S HAPPY HOLIDAYS Hef turns the Mansion into a winter wonderland for Playmates and celebrity guests like Frankie J, George Lucas, Ron Jeremy and many more.135 PLAYMATE NEWSDeanna Brooks gets a leg up on her stock-picking competition in an online contest; Miss January 1996 Victoria Fuller discusses her new spa and her body of art.DEPARTMENTS 3 PLAYBILL11 DEAR PLAYBOY15 AFTER HOURS21 REVIEWS29 MANTRACK33 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR86 PARTY JOKES126 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY140 GRAPEVINE142 POTPOURRIFASHION92 THE NEW URBAN WARDROBECardigans, trench coats and sports coats have a secure spot in the closets of modern metropolitan men. Our revamped classics have a hip new edge. BY JENNIFER RYAN JONESTHIS MONTH ON PLAYBOY.COMTHE ANNA NICOLE YEARSSee a tribute to our 1993 PMOY, including her Playmate pictorial, all her covers and a preview of her Playboy TV special premiering April 11 at nine P.M. ET.THE PLAYBOY.COM A-LIST Get to the meat of the matter as we name America's top 10 steakhouses.THE 21ST QUESTIONRead the final word from Fergie.AMERICA'S SEXIEST BARTENDER Our fourth annual hunt for the comeliest cocktail shaker is on.BEST-DRESSED MAN ON CAMPUS Got threads? Apply for our sartoria student search
Monday, September 17, 2007
Playboy Magazine - May 2007
Table of ContentsCOVER STORYWhen we met Anna Nicole Smith in 1991, she was a shy Texan obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. Chosen Playmate of the Year for 1993, she became a star, and like her idol, she died far too soon. In our article we share memories of Anna's Playboy years from those who knew her best. Here, Senior Contributing Photographer Stephen Wayda captures her peerless beauty; our Rabbit is still a girl's best friend. FEATURES 48 SEX IN IRANA bootleg sex tape allegedly featuring a popular TV star has been spreading through Iran like wildfire. The actress denies she's on the tape, but that's almost beside the point. The video has shaken Iranians by exposing their hidden emotions and double standards. In a fascinating peek at a modern Islamic society, we lift the veil on a conflicted culture in which religious fundamentalism wrestles with the allure of sexual freedom. BY PARI ESFANDIARI AND RICHARD BUSKIN64 WORLDWIDE BASEBALL: PLAYBOY'S 2007 BASEBALL PREVIEW After a winter of incredible contracts 2007 is shaping up to be a prosperous year for America's national pastime. Our Hall of Fame analyst tells us what to expect in the upcoming season. Plus, we learn why the Dodgers could be celebrating their first title in 19 years and get a by-the-numbers look at where the talent comes from. BY TRACY RINGOLSBY70 OBI-WAN LIVESObi-Wan escapes from Darth Vader? Han Solo packs a lightsaber? Luke used to be a girl? To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, here's an exclusive look at never-before-published storyboards from George Lucas's original script drafts that show a flip side of the Force.88 TO THE BAD GIRLS GO THE SPOILSIn an uninhibited confessional, a would-be reality-TV star details the depths of her deviance—sexual, social and otherwise—in hopes of joining Jerri Manthey and Omarosa in the pantheon of TV bad girls. BY MICHELLE RICHMONDFICTION100 WINTER STORMSAn investor's quiet retirement is interrupted when his war correspondent daughter comes home unexpectedly from an extended assignment in Iraq. The violent nor'easter raging outside his home pales beside the dark storm of guilt and fear his daughter has brought back from the Middle East. BY EDWARD FALCOTHE PLAYBOY FORUM37 THE TRUTH ABOUT AL FRANKENWhat people need to realize about liberal hero Franken is not the number of issues on which he so cleverly disagrees with his conservative adversaries but the number of assumptions he makes about government and politics that aren't in any way different from those of his supposed opponents. BY CURTIS WHITE20Q102 FERGIEThe Fergalicious frontwoman of the Black Eyed Peas helped shoot the band to the top of the charts before achieving solo success. The sexy singer doesn't phunk around as she discusses overcoming addiction, being bitten by Quentin Tarantino and getting unexpectedly moist in front of concertgoers. BY JASON BUHRMESTERINTERVIEW43 STEVE NASHThe Phoenix Suns' wiry Canadian point guard is a two-time NBA MVP who keeps. pace with Shaq, LeBron and other basketball heavyweights. Riding high on a six-year, $66 million deal with Phoenix, the notoriously press-shy player dishes up his thoughts about sex on game day, the possibility of reverse racism in the NBA and whether he thinks Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban screwed up royally by letting him walk. BY KEVIN COOKPICTORIALS54 REMEMBERING ANNA A 10-page tribute to our dear friend and her life in front of the camera, featuring classic photos from 1992 to 1994.BY KEVIN COOKPLAYMATE:SHANNON JAMESHoward Stern recruits his second Centerfold: a sensational, fresh-faced marketing major from outside Philadelphia.104 AMERICAN BEAUTIESThe Southern belles of Conference USA shed their clothes and head for summer.notes and newsTHE WORLD OF PLAYBOY A new season of The Apprentice kicks off at the Mansion, the Rabbit makes a splash at Hong Kong Fashion Week, and Hef unveils a spectacular limited-edition print retrospective of PLAYBOY photography.10 HEF'S HAPPY HOLIDAYS Hef turns the Mansion into a winter wonderland for Playmates and celebrity guests like Frankie J, George Lucas, Ron Jeremy and many more.135 PLAYMATE NEWSDeanna Brooks gets a leg up on her stock-picking competition in an online contest; Miss January 1996 Victoria Fuller discusses her new spa and her body of art.DEPARTMENTS 3 PLAYBILL11 DEAR PLAYBOY15 AFTER HOURS21 REVIEWS29 MANTRACK33 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR86 PARTY JOKES126 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY140 GRAPEVINE142 POTPOURRIFASHION92 THE NEW URBAN WARDROBECardigans, trench coats and sports coats have a secure spot in the closets of modern metropolitan men. Our revamped classics have a hip new edge. BY JENNIFER RYAN JONESTHIS MONTH ON PLAYBOY.COMTHE ANNA NICOLE YEARSSee a tribute to our 1993 PMOY, including her Playmate pictorial, all her covers and a preview of her Playboy TV special premiering April 11 at nine P.M. ET.THE PLAYBOY.COM A-LIST Get to the meat of the matter as we name America's top 10 steakhouses.THE 21ST QUESTIONRead the final word from Fergie.AMERICA'S SEXIEST BARTENDER Our fourth annual hunt for the comeliest cocktail shaker is on.BEST-DRESSED MAN ON CAMPUS Got threads? Apply for our sartoria student search
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