Presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a body of 1000 Web experts and Internet professionals, the Webbys highlight two winners of the World Wide Web in some 130 categories, voted on by the people and by their panel.

For his Live at the Beacon Theater stand-up special, comedian Louis C.K. was named Webby Person of the Year. Independently releasing  the show on his website for $5 a download, Live at the Beacon Theater raked in over $1 million in less than two weeks. Other comedians such as Aziz Ansari and Jim Gaffigan have followed suit.

Björk was named Webby Artist of the Year for her multimedia project, Biophilia, billed as the world’s “first app album,” in collaboration with Apple.

Juliette Lewis and Graydon Sheppard shared the Webby Actress of the Year award for “Shit Girls Say,” the viral sensation that infamously spawned a seemingly neverending proliferation of parodies.

For a full list of winners of the 16th annual Webby Awards click here.

The Webbys will host their award ceremony on May 21 where winners can pick up their trophies and deliver their five-word acceptance speeches, as Anna Wintour surprisingly and succinctly did last year. [WWD, WSJ]

Each piece is designed by New York and Miami resident (and cutest hippie on the block) Tini Courtney.  An artist by trade, her designs are a form of wearable art, elevated by the fact that they have specific meanings and traces of crystal healing.  With fans such as Johnny Depp, Zoe Kravitz, Juliette Lewis, and Edward Sharpe, its no wonder that they’ve already caught the eyes of Vogue.com and NYTimes Style Magazine. We chatted with Tini about who the HOWL girl is, how she got started designing, and what she does to stay inspired.

What inspired you to start designing dream catchers?

I mistakingly made a necklace that reminded me of a dream catcher and became obsessed. I rummaged through all of my old jewelry and used whatever i could get my hands on. I have always been fascinated with dream catchers and the powerful meaning behind them. There are so many elements from the Native American culture that i have become more aware of now that i have been making these pieces. Crystal healing and the use of stones in my necklaces is a main focus that is incorporate into all of these pieces. All of the treasures and stones are explained on the individual tags, leaving each necklace with a different purpose or intention.

What are 5 words that describe the HOWL girl?
cosmic, capricious, spirited, connected, fresh

I love this small dreamcatcher. what was the meaning behind it when you designed it?

I made a few pieces with Art Basel in mind, and that was one of them. I wanted to make something small that could be worn with anything. I encompassed a lot of treasures that i collected on my recent trip to New Mexico, lots of bright stones and trinkets that really made those pieces stand out. That one is perfect for you.

I really can wear it with anything! People are always noticing it.  Other than treasure hunting and creating new dreamcatchers, what else do you do for fun? 

Drawing, yoga, painting, styling, treasure hunting, henna. Anything to keep these hands busy.

Do you have any new years resolutions?

Staying focused on upcoming projects that you will be seeing very soon!

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I Mean…What?’s Abe Gurko gets Juliette Lewis to reveal that she doesn’t want to smell like Jenny from the Block and if she ever releases a scent it would be called Sweat. GROOVY!!!

Last week was so crazy I can’t believe I’m not still hungover. First, one of my homegirls and I went to see Iggy Pop and The Virgins perform at the Ray Ban party, very appropriately held in Williamsburg. One of our models, Jacob, got this great close up of Iggs. Keep reading…

Unfortunately my photography skills were not as good. Case in point, exhibit B.

Nonetheless the show was pretty bad ass, (duh), although I was puzzled as to why the lead singer of The Virgins was dressed like a mime. Kind of hard to take him seriously singing about chicks when he’s dressed like the French version of a clown.

Of course the requisite celebs/chronic partiers showed up, Kate Bosworth, Waris, Chloe Sevigny, Kelly Osbourne, Juliette Lewis, Jessica Stam, Charlotte Ronson, and my bff famed rock photog Mick Rock (photo of me and Mick).

What’s interesting is that this season Ray Ban is using not models but musicians for its latest campaign. And not just any musicians, but specifically indie rockers such as like The Plastiscines, Free Energy, and We Are Scientists. If the previews they had displayed are any indication of what’s to come, Ray Ban has totally just upped it’s cool factor.

I know this movie is supposed to be about edgy roller derby girls, but this is hideous. I don’t even know where to begin…the pink underlay lace gloves? The disgustingly ill-fitting sequined romper? The swirl tights? The whatever the fuck that is around her neck?

I have no idea what Juliette Lewis was thinking, but I’m going to go ahead and say that she just wasn’t. Or got dressed in the dark.

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Belle Sauvage debuted yesterday at London Fashion Week, love their show stopping prints. Belle Sauvage is a new London based label that has developed a huge celebrity following from La Roux, Lady Gaga, Juliette Lewis to Kelly Osbourne, VV Brown and New Young Pony Club amongst others.

GALLERY: Cult

I just got back from the G-Star Raw Spring 2010 show, and while I should be left with impressions of the clothing, I can’t help but wonder why Kate Lanphear, style director of Elle Magazine, was seated behind celebrities Juliette Lewis, Kat Von D, Eric Balfour and Leonor Varela, let alone on the side runway (yep, that’s her in the upper left corner!) I admire Lanphear’s support of fashion, as I’ve seen her at numerous shows and throughout the tents this past week, and I feel like her influence is far more important than an actor’s or tattoo artist’s.

If I learned one thing during this season’s fashion week, it’s this: DAMN PUBLIC RELATIONS PEOPLE NEED TO GET THEIR SHIT TOGETHER.

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WWD reported this morning that Erin Fetherston was excited to enter the short-film business along with Juliette Lewis.  However, Fetherston later set the record straight: no Lewis in the film (set to be made by Marisa Crawford), and no QVC either.

Fetherston’s husband, Hedi Ferjani was said, again by WWD to be setting up a project with QVC, but again, this was false.

SOURCE: Fashionista

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Designer Erin Featherston at the tents in Bryant Park during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for IMG)

OK. I know I’m going to get some grief for this.

But I actually really like Juliette Lewis’ outfit here. I imagine it’s for a film or a shoot, because not quite as zany as her usual style.

While I’ll concede that there’s perhaps a little too much shine going on, I’m particularly obsessed with the tights.

I’m sorry.  I want them so hard.

I’m also running a fever, for real, so I might regret this all after some Dayquil.

Photo from Jezebel.

I love Juliette Lewis’ style both on and off the stage- she always looks completely insane. From ultra tight and bright rock star pants to feather headdresses, she continues to shake and stir both the music and fashion worlds.  The fabulous Lewis even modeled for the spring/summer Miss Bikini Luxe collection in Milan on Saturday. Is there anything this rocker/actress/fashion plate/model can’t do?

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Renzo Rosso has been attending amfAR galas for more years than he will comfortably admit. The philanthropist recently hit in the Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Cannes Film Festival, where it appears that seatmates Juliette Lewis and Petra Nemcova set the Diesel chief’s charitable fire up a notch or two.  On the spot, Renzo donated $150,000 to the construction of a hospital for the care of children suffering from AIDS in Malawi. No word on whether Madonna will be involved, but Lewis cheered in approval. She certainly looked the part in her frock from the Diesel Black Gold casual luxury collection launching this fall.

Source: Fashion Week Daily