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Dorothy Stratten Story On 20 / 20 At age 18 Dorothy Stratten left her job at a Dairy Queen and moved to Hollywood, soon becoming famous as the 1980 Playboy ”Playmate of the Year.” In Los Angeles Dorothy captivated the attention of legendary Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who had big plans for her in the Playboy empire, and powerful movie director Peter Bogdanovich, who cast her in a breakthrough role in his film They All Laughed, alongside iconic actors Audrey Hepburn, John Ritter and Ben Gazzara. But Paul Snider, who discovered Dorothy at the Dairy Queen and married her after they moved to Hollywood, grappled with jealousy and anger when she filed for divorce, viewing her as his ticket to success. Dorothy’s modeling and acting career came to a tragic end when Paul shot and killed her before he died by suicide. Now, almost 40 years after Dorothy’s death, a two-hour “20/20” takes a look at her life and career through the eyes of those who knew her best and explores what drove ...

Karlie Redd Burbank, CA – Amidst the buzz of the season finale of Love & Hip-Hop ATL, where viewers were treated to reality-star Karlie Redd’s test shoot, Playboy Plus confirmed she will indeed pose nude. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Karlie Redd pose for us” says Daniel Richard Product Director, Playboy Plus. Richard adds, “Her images will be featured within our celebrity section and will live among other celebrity nudes from Kim Kardashian and Madonna, to Marylyn Monroe and Kate Moss”. The opportunity arose from Karlie Redd’s prior appearance on The Playboy Morning Show, Playboy TV’s live, nationally syndicated, television and radio series. Amongst rumors of a sex tape offer, Karlie confessed to hosts Dan Cummins and Andrea Lowell of her intentions to pose Playboy. “This is something I have always dreamed of. You can be sexy at any age. I think all women’s bodies are beautiful and should be embraced. I have looked up to all of the women ...

Crystal Hefner Crystal Hefner DJ's at The REHAB Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada the other day. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

**** THE PLAYBOY INTERVIEW **** Scott Speedman “So if you see a tweet from me—you know it’s fake,” says Canadian former teen star Scott Speedman, on why he despises social media. In his funny and candid interview he covers his stalker, his selective Canadian pride, and the odds that he’ll be starring in a superhero movie. Following are selected quotes from the 20Q (issue on newsstands and i.Playboy.com Tuesday, December 18, with the complete interview available HERE . On Canadian pride of fellow Canucks, like Steve Nash and Pamela Anderson: “Nash, yes. Pamela Anderson, not so much. Nothing against her, but I’m a huge basketball fan.” On the thought of a Canadian superhero: “He might not be the best action hero. Captain Canada would be the polite one, so where’s the drama? He’s the superhero who never fights anybody.”

**** PLAYBOY SECRETS REVEALED **** The Life Of Hugh Hefner In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we could all use a break from day-to-day stresses –gas, electricity and water, Republicans. Playboy is offering a dose of escape in their November issue – on stands now. It takes a special girl to conquer Hef’s heart; luckily, he’s willing to kiss and tell in 50 Years of Hef’s Girlfriends. This month, Hef shares memories of every beauty who’s made him swoon, from Barbi to Kendra. We’re confident you’ll come away with a newfound appreciation for the varied and always impeccable taste of the original man in pajamas. Photo By: RD/Kabik/Retna

**** This month, Playboy features Dax Shepard as the subject of their 20Q, and you’ll be surprised to learn what this drugged-out bad-boy comic turned vegan gentleman actor has to say for himself. **** Dax Shepard Kristen Bell “Guys should be excited that I got Kristen Bell,” says comic and actor Dax Shepard in Playboy’s October 20Q. “If Brad Pitt gets Kristen Bell, it’s like, ‘Well, of course he did.’ With me, it should be, ‘Oh good, a normal-looking guy got her. Maybe I’ll get me a Kristen Bell.’ But guys hate my guts for always dating women I have no right to be with.” The star of NBC’s Parenthood, as well as writer, director and star of this summer’s movie Hit & Run, manages to be both brutally honest and funny about his past and current addictions, his secret to dating beautiful women, and his fondness for Craig T. Nelson and Burt Reynolds. Following are selected quotes from the 20Q (issue on newsstands and i.Playboy.com Friday, September 21. ...