Marie Claire Magazine

Glenda Bailey, editor in chief of Marie Claire magazine, believes that women want some heft with their fluff. Defying the traditional concept that a women's magazine can cover only beauty, cosmetics and entertainment or serious issues, Bailey has instead taken a sweeping approach to editorial content. Founding editor of the British edition of Marie Claire, which was launched in 1988, Bailey took over the Hearst-owned magazine's 2-year-old U.S.

Imagine a woman sitting in her corner office. Neat stacks of magazines and windows over Broadway form a backdrop. A mane of long blond highlights frames her large brown eyes that grow even larger as she leans forward to stab a finger at a headline in the latest issue of her magazine. Under the heading "What Women Want," red and black type asks: "Why Are These Mass Murderers and Rapists Still Free?"

Helen Gurley Brown, the influential editor who turned Cosmopolitan into a sexually frank and empowering guide for millions of young women, is preparing to yield her post after a reign of more than 30 years. The Hearst Corp., which publishes the monthly, announced Tuesday that Bonnie Fuller, now editor in chief of the company's Marie Claire magazine, will serve as deputy editor under Brown for about 18 months before succeeding her as editor in chief.

Glenda Bailey, editor in chief of Marie Claire magazine, believes that women want some heft with their fluff. Defying the traditional concept that a women's magazine can cover only beauty, cosmetics and entertainment or serious issues, Bailey has instead taken a sweeping approach to editorial content. Founding editor of the British edition of Marie Claire, which was launched in 1988, Bailey took over the Hearst-owned magazine's 2-year-old U.S.

Imagine a woman sitting in her corner office. Neat stacks of magazines and windows over Broadway form a backdrop. A mane of long blond highlights frames her large brown eyes that grow even larger as she leans forward to stab a finger at a headline in the latest issue of her magazine. Under the heading "What Women Want," red and black type asks: "Why Are These Mass Murderers and Rapists Still Free?"

Weather Eye: Hurricane Dennis forced Al Gore to cut his North Carolina vacation short. "The Secret Service was afraid he might be uprooted and topple onto a car." (Argus Hamilton) Go Figure: President Clinton has called on Congress to pass a jobs program for the marginally skilled. "I thought Congress was a jobs program for the marginally skilled."

The High and Mighty: "Switzerland says it's planning on legalizing marijuana. Have you ever looked at the Swiss? They have cuckoo clocks. They have cheese with big holes in it . . . and guys yodeling. I think these people are on drugs already!" (Jay Leno) It's a Scary Thought: "Regis Philbin is turning out to be one of the year's hottest Halloween costumes. But he'll never be scarier than Kathie Lee Gifford." (Daily Scoop) Battle of the IQs: "George W. Bush campaigned . . .

In Hollywood, it's what is known as "high concept": Take "Fear Factor," combine it with "American Idol" and make the contestants ... models! So you know that "America's Next Top Model" on UPN is going hit a low or two.

Anyone who's ever spent any time with kids knows that by nature they're conservative, bordering on reactionary. So it's not surprising that when 9-year-old Anna de la Mesa (Nina Kervel) finds herself caught up in the maelstrom of her parents' sudden conversion from well-groomed Parisian bourgeoisie to hairy left-wing activists, she freaks out and entrenches.

Till Death Do Us Start: Here's a personal ad you rarely see: Single white male seeks woman to share his grave. According to the Internet news service http://www.tabloid.net, Irishman Donal Bredin-Smith, 65, began advertising for an afterlife companion after getting divorced, apparently because he didn't want to waste the double cemetery plot he purchased in 1994. So far, two dozen women have replied to his classified ad, which ended with, "First one in takes bottom berth.

Helen Gurley Brown, the influential editor who turned Cosmopolitan into a sexually frank and empowering guide for millions of young women, is preparing to yield her post after a reign of more than 30 years. The Hearst Corp., which publishes the monthly, announced Tuesday that Bonnie Fuller, now editor in chief of the company's Marie Claire magazine, will serve as deputy editor under Brown for about 18 months before succeeding her as editor in chief.

ART LINKLETTER and Bill Cosby both scored with their respective editions of "Kids Say the Darndest Things." Given statements that were broadcast Tuesday night by Angelina Jolie, producers might consider reviving the franchise and renaming it "That Kid Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt's Mom Says the Darndest Things."

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The topic at the panel organized by Emily's List was upbeat - how to get more women to run for public office - but the message to would-be candidates was sobering, even daunting: If you do run for office, understand that everyone you love is running with you. Your family and friends will be under the media microscope too. That aspect of public life came to life Wednesday afternoon when Cathy Malloy, first lady of Connecticut, shared...