Fast news for August 23, 2010

Welcome to our new quick news update feature, SPD MEDIA MIX. This will be a regular occurring list of publication design and digital updates. Please send your links and news items to SPD at mail@spd.org and we'll add them to the Mix.

>> People magazine has launched its iPad app, with a video introduction by Katy Perry...

>> The new issue of Complex has a cover and photo feature starring Lindsay Lohan, with photography by Marcus Klinko and Indrina, and artwork by noted graffiti artist KAWS...

>> Essence has hired a new fashion director, and it's stirred up some controversy....

>> Shelter magazines: Good Folio article on "The Good, the Bad, and the Survivors"....

>> Drama at Everyday with Rachael Ray? Top editor and creative director leave the mag....