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Candid Candace Defends Playboy and Hef on WBEZ/NPR Radio

Candid Candace Defends Playboy and Hef on WBEZ/NPR Radio
I was thrilled to be interviewed on WBEZ/National Public Radio recently by Steven Edwards,  host of “Afternoon Shift.”  I shared the airwaves with Professor Steven Watts, Professor of History at University of Missouri  and author of Mr. Playboy, Hugh Hefner and the American Dream and DePaul Professor Carolyn Bronstein, author of  Battling Pornography: The American Feminist... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 25, 2012 at 7:57 pm
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Where Did the Love Go for 2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair and Hef's Son Marston?

Where Did the Love Go for 2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair and Hef's Son Marston?
After an apparently tumultuous two year relationship, it looks like the end of the affair for 2011 Playmate of the Year, Clair Sinclair, and Marston Hefner, Playboy’s heir apparent.   Sinclair opened up to E! News today, beginning with her account of Sunday night’s altercation:  “We had just freshly moved into the apartment, and I... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 15, 2012 at 1:01 pm
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Candid Candace Discusses Playboy's Move with CBS 2's Pam Jones

Candid Candace Discusses Playboy's Move with CBS 2's Pam Jones
I am saddened to learn that Playboy will be moving their offices to LA.  Sad but not surprised.  This move has been in the works, albeit on the QT, for quite a while.  Actually, I was surprised that they didn’t move when Hef did many years ago, so I guess they’ve been on borrowed time... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 17, 2011 at 7:42 pm
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World's Largest Online Dating Site Signs Notorious Playmate, Dasha Astafieva, Spokeswoman

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She is breathtakingly gorgeous, she is Playboy Magazine’s 55th Anniversary Playmate, she was rumored to have been the reason for the break-up of “The Girl’s Next Door” when she caught Hef’s eye and now Dasha Astafieva  is the spokeswoman for AnastasiaDate.com, the world’s largest online dating community! The stunning brunette, who is also the second... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 7, 2011 at 7:01 pm
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Playboy Playmates Headline Glamourcon 51

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Over 20 Playboy Playmates, past and present, participated in the 51st Glamourcon at Crowne Plaza O’Hare recently.  Playful Playmate of the Year 2011, Claire Sinclair, was a standout with the fans as she posed for photos and signed autographs.  She gave dealer John O’Neill a thrill donning a cheese hat and bra in honor of... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 9, 2011 at 3:23 pm
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DO YOU WANT TO BE A PLAYBOY PLAYMATE?

With Bridget Marquardt, and fellow Playmates Crystal McCahill and Ida Lundquist. Great news for Chicago-area women who might be interested in becoming a Playboy Playmate!   Playboy will be hosting a “Girls Night Out” party on Tuesday, April 5th, from 5:30-7:30 PM, at the luxurious ROOF at theWit to let women know more about Playboy and its upcoming... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 30, 2011 at 3:35 pm
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My Favorite Photo Memories of 2010

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My Chicago Magazine feature was definitely a year’s highlight! The City of Big Shoulders had busy feet visiting the many fundraisers, cocktail parties, soirees, get-togethers, galas, launches, previews, openings, meet-and-greets, luncheons, dinners, events, fests and weddings that took place this year.  There were so many moments that will never be forgotten with friends that I... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm
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My Playboy Memories of Hef & his Loves from the Past Decade (Christmas Cards & Pics)

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Hef’s 2008 Christmas card with the Shannon twins. (Pic by Ruth Cruz) All of this hoopla over Hef’s engagement got me thinking about his past loves so I went back through my Christmas cards from him to see who he’s featured throughout the years.  These cards have been a chronicle of his life and loves... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 29, 2010 at 10:44 am
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Hefner and Playboy Playmates Appear at Glamourcon 2010

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Hef with Playmates Crystal Harris, Tiffany Taylor, Dolores Del Monte and Liz Glazowski at Glamourcon 2010 in Long Beach, California. It’s been quite a few years since Hef has appeared at a Glamourcon (November 2005 to be exact when, according to Dan Stiffler, he signed his 50th anniversary issue) so it was no surprise to find out that... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 30, 2010 at 6:11 pm
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Hef Hits Chicago with Playboy Playmates and Family for World Premiere

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Hef comes back to Chicago to screen his documentary at Gene Siskel Film Center. I will never forget driving my MGB up from Dupo, Illinois to the big city of Chicago.  Not only was this going to be my first time in a city this size but I was also moving into the Playboy Mansion... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 30, 2010 at 5:35 pm
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