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Did Susan Sarandon Dump Tim Robbins for a Ping Pong Entrepreneur?

Did Susan Sarandon Dump Tim Robbins for a Ping Pong Entrepreneur? #rumormonger #susansarandon

Nuclear Bomb Researchers Accidentally Blow Up Building

Nuclear Bomb Researchers Accidentally Blow Up Building #whoops #science

Stuff Our Stockings with Christmas Horror Stories

Stuff Our Stockings with Christmas Horror Stories #holidayofhorrors #holidayhorrorstori

Please Talk Among Yourselves on #crosstalk While We Gorge on Eggnog

Please Talk Among Yourselves on #crosstalk While We Gorge on Eggnog #forums #crosstalk

Our Favorite Things About 2009: These People Are Gone

Our Favorite Things About 2009: These People Are Gone #brightpaperpackage #politics

The Travel Horror Story Winner Is Now Boarding at Gate 1A

The Travel Horror Story Winner Is Now Boarding at Gate 1A #christmascrash #holidayhorrorstori

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  • Friday - December 1, 2006
  • #newyorkdailynews

    'News' Needs Women

    09:40 AM
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  • Yesterday - December 24, 2009
  • #madpsychology

    Will The Recession Scar You For Life? Economists Say Yes.

    People who grew up during the Great Depression often turned into compulsive penny-pinchers, unable to spend money without anxiety. Will recent recessions leave similar psychological scars on people growing up today? A new study by economists suggests they will.
    06:00 PM
    3,798
    68

    By Annalee Newitz
  • #architecture

    How To: Build Your Own Full-Scale Eiffel Tower

    So you've got your 7,000 metric tons of puddling iron, your unruly 19th-century French construction crew, your Michelin starred chef and a Rosetta Stone French DVD. Today, finally, you have the final piece: Blueprints! [Gizmodo]
    04:00 PM
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    By John Herrman
  • #architecture

    Underground Five-Star Hotel Fit For a Mole King

    This proposed subterranean London hotel is going to put all 200 guest rooms beneath the surface of a former golf course. Sorry, CHUDs: it's time to gentrify the soil. More »
    03:20 PM
    9,252
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    By Brian Barrett
  • #yearinreview

    Top 25 Posts Of 2009: Models, Muppets, Implant Mishaps, And Photoshop Disasters Galore

    Once again it's time for our yearly roundup of the most trafficked posts on the site, and this year the list is made up of everything from plus-sized models to photoshop horrors to happy childhood memories. Ahead, a look back. [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
    22,026
    14

    By hortense
  • #data

    How the Apple Tablet Is Already Making People Rich

    It's understandable that Apple stock is doing well—they've had a very, very good year. But after a huge rally this morning, their stock it at its highest price ever. See, yesterday, something magical happened. More »
    01:02 PM
    27,490
    85

    By John Herrman
  • #coverlies

    The Year's 10 Best Cover Lies

    Maybe we should call this post the worst Cover Lies, as the most egregiously mendacious covers are often the most fun to mock. Regardless, here's a little tour of what some of the glossies were really saying in 2009.
    01:00 PM
    15,791
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    By Anna N.
  • #humbug

    10 Things I Hate About Christmas

    Warning: Scrooge-y thoughts ahead.
    12:00 PM
    13,226
    359

    By Dodai
  • #giftguide

    Gifts You Can Still Buy at the Very Last Minute Online

    You waited. Then you waited some more. And now it's Christmas Eve. You should be finishing shopping right now, but you're sitting lazily at your computer. Luckily, with our last minute gift guide, such limited exertion is not a problem. [Gizmodo]
    12:00 PM
    11,615
    36

    By Mark Wilson
  • #space

    Voyager Unveils the Mystery of the Interstellar Fluff from Hell

    For years, astronomers have been puzzled by the fact that our solar system is crossing a cloud of interstellar hell. One that shouldn't be there at all. Intergalactic plot to keep us isolated or cosmic event? Voyager got the answer. More »
    11:40 AM
    40,159
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    By Jesus Diaz
  • #ibegyourparton

    Have A Dolly Parton Christmas

    Christmas is very important to Dolly, and over the years, she's written songs for the occasion, and starred in numerous Christmas specials and TV movies. Here, we collected some of our favorite Dolly holiday songs.
    11:00 AM
    5,232
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    By Tracie
  • #triviagasm

    The Ultimate Movie Cliche: The Wall Of Newspaper Clippings

    Whether it's homage or insanity, the best way to skate over tons of movie backstory is with newspaper clippings, on a wall. We've collected the best and the worst of this clichĂ©, so you can decide: worthless, or worth it? More »
    11:00 AM
    12,662
    68

    By Meredith Woerner
  • #holidayshopping

    The Secret Lives of Amazon's Elves

    If Amazon is Santa, 400 folks living in RVs outside the Coffeyville, Kansas fulfillment center this winter are the elves. [Gizmodo]
    10:00 AM
    35,072
    23

    By Joel Johnson
  • #monstersamongus

    10 Remarkable Monsters Named in the Last Ten Years

    We know that real monsters walk, slither, and crawl among us, and each year we learn more about the amazing creatures from Earth's past and present. We look at ten of the more monstrous names we added this decade.
    10:00 AM
    18,276
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #architecture

    Unbelievable 2.3 Gigapixel Photo of the Burj Dubai

    Believe it or not, this is the Burj Dubai. The very end of it, the top of its antenna tickling the sky. It's just a tiny part of this brain-imploding 2.3 gigapixel photo of the largest skyscraper in the world:
    08:00 AM
    48,977
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    By Jesus Diaz
  • Wednesday - December 23, 2009
  • #y2k10

    How the Decade Was Supposed To Turn Out (Spoiler: Christopher Reeve Walking)

    "In the years since the new millennium, the world has seen such progress." So begins a noted Super Bowl commercial from 2000 that milked the Christopher Reeve sympathy/inspiration angle to show how well an investment firm can predict the future.
    07:20 PM
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    By Anna Jane Grossman
  • #modernruins

    Japan's Strip Club at the End of the World

    Akeno Gekijo was once one of Japan's rare strip clubs, with a central podium, strip poles, and seats facing the stage. Now its charred ruins look more like the setting for a violent apocalypse.
    07:01 PM
    6,492
    21

    By Lauren Davis
  • #midweekmadness

    This Week In Tabloids: Angie's "So Lonely" & The Jersey Shore Kids Are Injecting Tanner

    Every Wednesday, we read the tabloids so you don't have to. This week, Angie's pregnant (again), Jen takes a break from pining for Brad to host a chili cook-off, and we learn how to achieve an unhealthy glow Jersey Shore-style. [Jezebel]
    03:30 PM
    34,537
    116

    By Margaret
  • #maidservice

    Meet The World's First Cross-Dressing Maid Cafe [Jezebel]

    01:30 PM
    3,456
    33
  • #apple

    The Best Alternatives to Every Apple Product

    Apple makes some of the most specialized mainstream devices around, but the gear is never very cheap and, let's face it, it stinks for any one company to own your wallet. So here are the best alternatives for each iProduct: [Gizmodo]
    11:06 AM
    159,691
    508

    By Mark Wilson
  • #inception

    Chris Nolan's New Inception Trailer Could Give Batman Nightmares [io9]

    09:30 AM
    15,268
    50
  • #nationalsecurity

    Woman, 35, Arrested For Threatening To Kill Michelle Obama [Jezebel]

    09:20 AM
    5,181
    34
  • Tuesday - December 22, 2009
  • #freakaccidents

    Man Jailed After Accidentally Killing His Wife With a Remote Control [Gizmodo]

    10:19 PM
    18,802
    179
  • #retrochartporn

    Retro Infographics Show Victorian Science Without Steampunk [io9]

    05:32 PM
    9,418
    10
  • #maghag

    What Your Favorite Magazine Says About You [Jezebel]

    05:00 PM
    22,857
    297
  • #carculture

    Glenn Beck To Fans: "Oh Lordy, Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes-Benz" [Jalopnik]

    03:30 PM
    23,252
    208
  • Monday - December 21, 2009
  • #tv

    Access Hollywood's Brittany Murphy Coverage: A Tragedy in Four Acts [Gawker.TV]

    09:43 PM
    5,327
    7
  • #3gtest2009

    Our 2009 12-City 3G Data Mega Test: AT&T Won

    Given carrier reputation and our own iPhone call drops, we were pretty surprised to discover, through careful testing in 12 markets, that AT&T's has pretty consistently the fastest 3G network nationwide, followed closely—in downloads at least—by Verizon Wireless. [Gizmodo]
    04:30 PM
    74,051
    297

    By Wilson Rothman
  • #keepingtabs

    Bogus: The Phoniest Tabloid Stories Of 2009

    Between Jen and Brad's sexting, multiple Jolie-Pitts who never materialized, and the Obamas' baby, this was an exciting year in the tabloids. Too bad those stories were totally fake! Let's take a look back at all "news" that never was. [Jezebel]
    03:00 PM
    21,509
    58

    By Margaret
  • #webcams

    HP Face-Tracking Webcams Don't Recognize Black People

    This is awkward. It appears that HP's new webcams, which have facial-tracking software, can't recognize black faces, as evidenced in the above video. HP has responded: [Gizmodo]
    10:00 AM
    109,724
    310

    By Adam Frucci
  • #sociallife

    Blame For White House Crashers Settles On Social Secretary

    As more details emerge about the Salahis' gate-crashing episode last month, the White House has apparently ordered social secretary Desiree Rogers to keep a low profile — and some think she may even be fired. [Jezebel]
    09:30 AM
    9,666
    113

    By Anna N.
  • #rip

    Brittany Murphy's Odd Last Interview

    Brittany Murphy's last known interview—on December 1 in Los Angeles at the premiere of her flim, Across The Hall—is simultaneously sad and sweet. Sad, because she appears out of it. Sweet, because she was still such a doll. [Gawker.TV]
    03:16 AM
    26,677
    31

    By Matt Cherette
  • Sunday - December 20, 2009
  • #breaking

    Coroner: Murphy's Death "Appears To Be Natural"

    The Associated Press is currently reporting that Los Angeles Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter is claiming that Brittany Murphy's death "appears to be natural." Authorities are currently looking through her medical records and an autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. [CBS4] [Jezebel]
    08:25 PM
    20,215
    154

    By hortense
  • #rip

    Celebrities React To Brittany Murphy's Death On Twitter

    As has become customary following celebrity deaths, many celebs, including her former fiance, Ashton Kutcher, took to Twitter to express their grief over Brittany Murphy's passing and to share condolences with her family, friends, and fans. [Jezebel]
    05:50 PM
    38,609
    164

    By hortense
  • #movies

    A Look Back at Brittany Murphy's Best Roles

    2009 has been a year of surprising, untimely celebrity deaths. Brittany Murphy's sudden death this morning is no different. Here, we take a look back at her very diverse roles throughout the troubled actress's extensive career. [Gawker.TV]
    04:04 PM
    24,502
    51

    By Whitney Jefferson
  • #tv

    Totally Not Gay James Franco Makes Out with Two Men on SNL

    Tonight's episode of SNL—hosted by James Franco—featured a recurring sketch about the Vogelchecks, the overly affectionate family. In it, Franco made out with Bill Hader and Will Forte. But Franco is totally not gay, guys. It's called acting! [Gawker.TV]
    12:45 AM
    6,357
    28

    By Matt Cherette
  • Saturday - December 19, 2009
  • #ships

    Ghost Supership Can Probably Break Other Ships in Two

    The Ghost 180 reminds me of the war ships from the beginning of the 20th century. Paint it black, and Darth Vader would spend his holidays there, cruising from Málaga to the Adriatic. And splitting other yachts in two.
    02:26 PM
    52,937
    55

    By Jesus Diaz
  • Friday - December 18, 2009
  • #mysterypyramid

    What Is That Giant Pyramid Hovering Over The Kremlin?

    Failed Russian missiles may have caused the infamous Norway spiral last week, but so far there are no explanations for this crazy-looking pyramid UFO hovering over the Kremlin. Perhaps this is a new Russian superweapon that actually works?
    08:16 PM
    49,735
    105

    By Annalee Newitz
  • #mixedbag

    10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

    In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Wanda Sykes creates a Sarah Palin pop-up book, Tyra makes another half-assed attempt to be Oprah, and a mom gets a job growing marijuana. [Jezebel]
    07:00 PM
    18,213
    33

    By Tracie
  • #rant

    When Will White People Stop Making Movies Like "Avatar"?

    Critics have called alien epic Avatar a version of Dances With Wolves because it's about a white guy going native and becoming a great leader. But Avatar is just the latest scifi rehash of an old white guilt fantasy. Spoilers... More »
    04:58 PM
    190,531
    931

    By Annalee Newitz
  • #filmschooled

    "Hard" Times: Analyzing Rihanna's New Video

    The new video for Rihanna's track, "Hard," hit the web late yesterday afternoon. The message she's sending comes through loud and clear: She's hard. As in tough. But as we all know, there's more to this story. [Jezebel]
    12:00 PM
    13,605
    61

    By Dodai
  • Thursday - December 17, 2009
  • #maghag

    The 15 Most Popular Ladymag Cover "Models"

    It wasn't easy for a starlet to get through this decade with her cover-worthy popularity intact. These women survived waning attention spans and editorial capriciousness to emerge with their newsstand cred unscathed. Number one isn't who you think it is. [Jezebel]
    12:00 PM
    40,186
    175

    By Irin
  • #ironman2

    Spoiler Filled Stills From Iron Man 2: What's Happening To Tony?

    Last night the first ever trailer for Iron Man 2 was released, and it is jam-packed with spoilery goodies. Here's a shot-by-shot break down of what we noticed. [io9]
    11:00 AM
    73,548
    178

    By Meredith Woerner
  • #apple

    Apple Patent Sees You Computing Hands-Free in 3D

    Apple's got the patent office working overtime again, this time with an application for a 3D display that rotates objects based on the relative position of the user. [Gizmodo]
    08:57 AM
    4,274
    23

    By Brian Barrett
  • #tablets

    Mag+ Concept From Popular Science Publishers Shows Thinking Outside The (Tablet) Box

    The digital magazine battle royale has gone up a notch today, with the publishers of Popular Science magazine creating this beautifully graceful concept. Game on, Wired and Sports Illustrated, game on. [Gizmodo]
    08:19 AM
    15,948
    44

    By Kat Hannaford
  • Wednesday - December 16, 2009
  • #travel

    Israeli Authorities Will Reimburse Girl After Shooting Holes Through Her Laptop

    Remember the girl whose MacBook was turned into Swiss cheese while she was traveling through Tel Aviv? There's a happy ending, according to this interview, as she's being reimbursed for her damaged laptop. Let's just hope she stops behaving suspiciously. [Gizmodo]
    10:00 PM
    22,898
    172

    By Rosa Golijan
  • #jerseyfresh

    Jersey Shore Guidos Are "Cinema Italiano"

    With all the controversy over Jersey Shore's enthusiastic use of the term "guido", we figured a montage set to "Cinema Italiano" from the new film Nine—in which Kate Hudson repeatedly shrieks "Guido, Guido, Guido!"—was only appropriate. [Jezebel]
    07:30 PM
    14,669
    59

    By Tracie
  • #midweekmadness

    This Week In Tabloids: Tiger & Jessica's Non-Hookup; Angie's "Pregnancy Personality"

    Welcome back to Midweek Madness! Margaret and I read the tabloids so you don't "have" to. This week, we learn a "shocking" story about Tiger and Jessica. Angelina is desperate and pregnant. Oh, and Rihanna and Justin sealed the deal. [Jezebel]
    03:20 PM
    38,302
    144

    By Dodai
  • #imageconscious

    Photoshop Of Horrors Hall Of Shame, 2000-2009

    Slimmed thighs, whittled waists, smoothed skin: Digitally altered women were de rigueur in the 00s. There were many, many Photoshop Of Horrors images to choose from, but these are the 15 most egregious examples of image retouching in this decade. [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
    113,598
    201

    By Dodai
  • #iphoneapps

    Type n Walk App Lets You See Where You're Going While Texting

    Texting while walking is dangerous, as you can't see what's in front of you. The Type n Walk iPhone app, as predicted on April 1st, solves that by using the camera to make the phone transparent. Sigh. [TypeNWalk via BoingBoing] [Gizmodo]
    01:00 PM
    20,390
    92

    By Adam Frucci
  • #greatestshowonearth

    Project Runway Season 7: The Ones To Watch

    Believe it or not, we're just 29 days away from the Season 7 premiere of Project Runway. Profiles of the designers are now online, and since the Lifetime website sucks, we've got what you need to know here: [Jezebel]
    12:00 PM
    13,756
    103

    By Dodai
  • #tigerwoods

    Tina Trahan: Tiger's Social Linchpin

    This lovely woman standing next to this intimidating gentleman is named Tina Trahan. Yes, not Pam. Tina. She's not a madam or a VIP party-planner, but she's got some curious connections to Tiger and lots of other people. [Deadspin]
    11:45 AM
    59,302
    62

    By DAULERIO
  • #jerseyfresh

    Jersey Shore's The Situation Anoints Conan O'Brien With His Own Nickname

    Last night, Jersey Shore's Snooki and The Situation made a fist-pumpin' worthy appearance on The Tonight Show, where they described "the lifestyle" of "guidos" and "guidettes," and Sitch gave Conan a nickname he thought up for him: The Solution. [Jezebel]
    11:00 AM
    21,376
    115

    By Tracie
  • Tuesday - December 15, 2009
  • #tv

    McSteamy vs. Gawker is Maxim's Third Hottest Moment of 2009

    Tonight, E! aired Maxim's Hottest Moments of 2009. Coming in at Number 3: McSteamy vs. Gawker, in the tale of the sex tape that never was. Watch the full segment after the jump. [Gawker.TV]
    11:58 PM
    1,820
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    By Matt Cherette
  • #google

    Man Delivers Baby Using Guide Found on Google

    Many men might watch helplessly as their wives are about to give birth, but not Leroy Smith. As soon as Smith realized that the midwife wouldn't arrive on time, he calmly did a Google search on his BlackBerry. [Gizmodo]
    07:40 PM
    19,677
    102

    By Rosa Golijan
  • #rumor

    The Google Phone's Alter Ego: A Lame Christmas Bonus

    The quasi-mythical Google Phone is many things. To optimists, it's Google's bid to shake up the wireless industry. To cynics, it's just an overhyped Android phone. And to some Googlers, it's apparently this year's Christmas bonus. They're less than thrilled. [Gizmodo]
    06:39 PM
    16,662
    102

    By John Herrman
  • #badwatch

    Ten Most Sexually Suggestive Car Commercials

    In today's advertising world the question isn't whether your car commercial has a famous spokesperson, indie music or flashy graphics. The question is, when you turn on one of these ten sexually suggestive car commercials, does it return the favor? [Jalopnik]
    02:30 PM
    41,449
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • #coverlies

    Elle: The New Year's 'Make Better' Metamorphosis

    The Lady Gaga/Britney Elle is all about makeovers (also called "Make Better"): From reinvented Catholic schoolgirls to those who used their uniforms to turn a profit, the issue offers many reasons not to reinvent oneself in the New Year. [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
    12,340
    77

    By Cheryl
  • #original

    The Top 100 Videos of 2009 in Less Than 3 Minutes

    Between pranks, sports, tech, video games, singing, dancing, and television— there was a lot to choose from. These are the top 100 videos that became famous on the web in 2009, all in less than three minutes. [Gawker.TV]
    01:30 PM
    189,581
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    By Matt Leary
  • #peds

    Tiger's Latest Mistress: A Doping Scandal

    Because Tiger Woods doesn't have enough problems right now, being embroiled in a drug investigation should liven things up a bit. At least he should be used to the innuendo, speculation, and snickering taunts by now. [Deadspin]
    09:45 AM
    27,478
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    By Dashiell Bennett
  • #travel

    'I'm Sorry, But We Blew Up Your Laptop'

    Lily was traveling to Tel Aviv. For some reason, the Israeli security officers thought she was suspicious. So they put three bullets through her MacBook. [Gizmodo]
    09:37 AM
    126,059
    530

    By Adam Frucci
  • Monday - December 14, 2009
  • #imagecache

    The Master Diagram of Geek Culture

    Does your obsession with superheroes make you a movie-geek, a comic-geek, or both? What sort of geek are you? This master diagram will tell you what your geek culture sub-group is based on interests, obsessions, and idols. [Gizmodo]
    06:40 PM
    72,896
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    By Rosa Golijan
  • #filmschooled

    "Fuck Them": Times Critic On Hollywood, Women, & Why Romantic Comedies Suck

    "I usually maintain a fairly even temper about Hollywood because I couldn't do my job otherwise," Manohla Dargis told me today. But the formidable NY Times film critic has fighting words for Hollywood and how it treats women. [Jezebel]
    02:20 PM
    64,245
    410

    By Irin
  • #tv

    The New GMA and the Hazing of George Stephanopoulos

    Today was George Stephanopoulos' first day as Good Morning America's new co-anchor. Let's take a look at Georgie's best moments replacing the slurring, World News Tonight-bound Diane Sawyer! [Gawker.TV]
    12:12 PM
    3,842
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    By Sergio Hernandez
  • #belowpar

    "I Felt Like I Needed To Defend Myself": Tiger's Latest Mistress On Today

    Yet another Tiger Woods mistress is speaking publicly, and the Washington Post's Robin Givhan criticizes the media stereotyping of these women. But we wonder: what's in it for the women themselves? [Jezebel]
    09:30 AM
    9,504
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    By Anna N.
  • Sunday - December 13, 2009
  • #tv

    Snooki, Socked: The Footage MTV (Suddenly) Doesn't Want You to See

    MTV drummed up publicity for Jersey Shore by promising controversial footage of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi being punched. Now that it has everyone's attention, MTV is backing out, pulling the footage and trying to erase it from the Internet. Good luck! [Gawker.TV]
    07:23 PM
    15,510
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    By Matt Cherette
  • #tv

    Taylor Lautner Comes Out with Fierce SNL Song and Dance Bit

    Tonight's episode of SNL—hosted by Taylor Lautner—featured a sketch in which Lautner played a foreign exchange student who performed in his middle school's show choir. And, boy's got moves. Some faaaabulous moves, actually. We're just sayin'. *Snaps* [Gawker.TV]
    01:34 AM
    8,587
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    By Matt Cherette
  • Saturday - December 12, 2009
  • #decadeflashback

    What A Difference A Decade Makes: 10 Years In The Lives Of 10 Celebrities

    In the year 2000, these ten celebrities were all in very different places. Breakups, breakthroughs, meltdowns, and comebacks have all taken place since Y2K, and we've been there to witness it. Ahead, a star-studded trip through the past ten years. [Jezebel]
    12:45 PM
    60,434
    239

    By hortense
  • #tv

    Shatner, Palin Spoof Each Other on The Tonight Show

    On The Tonight Show this evening, Conan O'Brien invited William Shatner to come out and do a dramatic reading of some excerpts from Sarah Palin's Going Rogue. Then, Palin surprised everyone by showing up and turning the tables on Shatner. [Gawker.TV]
    01:14 AM
    6,029
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    By Matt Cherette
  • Friday - December 11, 2009
  • #pointcounterpoint

    The Avatar Debate: It Will Be An Awesome Visual Spectacle

    Will Avatar keep its technological promises? We've seen a huge backlash against the film's CGI, and our sibling site suspects it will suck. But when it opens, Avatar will prove a remarkable advance in motion capture and computer animation. [io9]
    04:15 PM
    10,912
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #coverlies

    Marie Claire: Natalie Portman On Muses, Schtupping Sean Penn

    This month's Marie Claire includes a David Letterman-inspired article that explains why "bonking the boss" is a bad idea, yet still makes office affairs sound sexy. But more importantly, did Natalie Portman hook up with Sean Penn? [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
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    By Margaret
  • #technology

    The Binary Snowjob - A History Of Cinematic Computers That Never Were

    You've been deceived. All those computer interfaces you saw in the movies? They were made without CGI! Watch our video "The Binary Snowjob" to discover the terrible truth about computers that never were.
    12:00 PM
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    By Emmett Plant
  • #carnames

    Ten Most Optimistic Car Names Of All Time

    There are laws preventing automakers from making outrageous and false promises about their vehicles — but these laws don't apply to car names. With the help of our readers we've identified the ten most optimistic car names of all time. [Jalopnik]
    12:00 PM
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • #tv

    Diane Sawyer's Final Sign-off on Good Morning America

    Today marked Diane Sawyer's last hurrah on morning television. Watch her use up the last excuse to exercise zany, morning-show antics as she and the rest of the morning gang dance and sing along to "Build Me Up, Buttercup." [Gawker.TV]
    11:59 AM
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    By Whitney Jefferson
  • #personalpolitical

    Jenny "Most Fascinating" Sanford Files For Divorce

    Mark Sanford says he wants to reconcile with his wife Jenny, who recently told Barbara Walters that she was "obviously not" his soul mate - but Jenny just filed for divorce. [Jezebel]
    09:30 AM
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    By Anna N.
  • Thursday - December 10, 2009
  • #data

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    You probably already saw that the average American tears through 34GB of data per person per day. Here's how the media has evolved these last few decades (sorry print), and below a way to compare your consumption with Joe Average. [Gizmodo]
    06:20 PM
    23,062
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    By Brian Barrett
  • #bagit

    4 Reasons The Douchebag Has Jumped The Shark

    While we're on the subject of language, I'd like to point out that both the word "douchebag" and the concept it stands for are, like, totally over. After the jump, four reasons why. [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
    28,191
    473

    By Anna N.
  • #mysteryspiral

    Norway Light Spiral Was a Failed Missile Launch, Says Scientist [Updated]

    New Scientist is reporting that the strange spiral of light that Norwegians saw in the sky two nights ago was in fact a failed Russian missile launch. More »
    09:30 AM
    11,276
    79

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  • Wednesday - December 9, 2009
  • #tv

    WTF Just Happened on Larry King Live?

    Awkward, unexplained live television moments—a la Spaghetti Cat—have been popping up a lot recently. Last month, it was Miss Piggy on Dancing with the Stars. Tonight, we present a plethora of WTF, courtesy of Larry King Live. [Gawker.TV]
    10:25 PM
    11,866
    32

    By Matt Cherette
  • #midweekmadness

    This Week In Tabloids: Angie & Brad Help Jen Adopt; Tiger's Titillating Texts

    Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we search for hot "news" in the celeb tabloids. This week: Read Tiger's lurid text messages and find out how Angelina is helping Jen adopt a little Mexican kid. [Jezebel]
    02:40 PM
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    By Dodai
  • #coverlies

    Glamour: In 2010, Resolve Not To Put Popcorn In Your Vagina

    January Glamour offers lots of tips for surviving til 2011, which readers will really appreciate — if they're complete boneheads. [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
    18,564
    186

    By Anna N.
  • #blondeleadingtheblind

    Playing Dumb: Jon Stewart Calls Out Gretchen Carlson On Ditz Act

    Fox News has been accused of cynically playing up populism despite being run by, well, Eastern elites. But as The Daily Show pointed out last night, Gretchen Carlson's adding a "dumb blonde" schtick does Everyman one better, reality be damned. [Jezebel]
    01:40 PM
    22,944
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    By Irin
  • #tv

    Before They Were Fake Famous: Jersey Shore's Snooki's YouTube Channel

    Long before she was getting punched in the face on national television, Snooki from MTV's Jersey Shore just knew she was destined for great things. A look at some of her finest moments after the jump. [Gawker.TV]
    01:23 PM
    18,221
    24

    By Rose Annis
  • Tuesday - December 8, 2009
  • #tv

    KTLA's Sam Rubin Lays the Smack Down on Perez Hilton Over Booking Snafu

    Perez Hilton (nee Toptastic, nee Mario Lavandeira) was to appear on KTLA's morning show yesterday, but his segment was canceled. KTLA said he showed up too early. Hilton called them liars. And today, Sam Rubin ripped him a new one. [Gawker.TV]
    10:11 PM
    9,185
    49

    By Matt Cherette
  • #housekeeping

    Searching for New Gawker Media Video Interns

    Do your current obsessions include television, pop-culture, viral video, or social media? Then we want you to be a Gawker Media Video intern. [Gawker.TV]
    02:00 PM
    6,771
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    By Richard Blakeley
  • #coverlies

    Cosmo's 50 Ways To Scare Your Lover

    If your boyfriend or husband has been laid off recently, beware: All that free time has turned him into a chronic masturbator, and he's singlehandedly (heh) ruining your sex life. Cosmo recommends you crack the whip — literally. [Jezebel]
    02:00 PM
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    By Margaret
  • #sexonskates

    Levi Johnston On Being A Gay Icon: "It's Great"

    Sarah Palin's near-son-in-law Levi Johnston was on Joy Behar's HLN talk show last night (along with Palin-hating blogger Andrew Sullivan), where he talked about the Palins' frosty home-life, his gay following, and gossip about the governor in his upcoming book. [Jezebel]
    01:40 PM
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    By Lindsay
  • #tigerwoods

    Chaos In Tigerland: A Deadspin Investigation Into The Sexual Habits Of Pro Athletes

    Here's a story about three women and their relationships with Tiger Woods. One is a porn star you haven't met. The other two are rumored mistresses, but they're really much more important than that. Welcome to Tigerland. [Deadspin]
    11:30 AM
    441,820
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    By DAULERIO
  • #clips

    Eye Of The Tiger: Dave Letterman Not Afraid To Make Cheating Jokes

    David Letterman came back from vacation last night and didn't let his own recent sex scandal hold him back from basically devoting his show to Tiger Woods's cheating "firestorm." The man is clearly enjoying this. [Jezebel]
    11:00 AM
    21,195
    53

    By Lindsay
  • #tv

    Bryant Gumbel Announces He Has Lung Cancer on Regis and Kelly

    Today on Live! With Regis and Kelly, Bryant Gumbel, who is filling in for Regis Philbin, announced he had surgery two months ago to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. [Gawker.TV]
    10:26 AM
    6,120
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    By Mike Byhoff
  • Monday - December 7, 2009
  • #maghag

    Legendary Magazine Designer Has Righteous Rage At Today's Glossies

    "You look at Vogue now: it's not even designed. What a difference. You pick up a Vogue back in the days of [Alexander] Liberman and those guys, and you look at it now, and it's a disgrace," says George Lois. [Jezebel]
    01:40 PM
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    By Irin
  • #publishing

    'Hulu for Magazines' to Be Announced Tomorrow

    According to this tweet by All Things D's Peter Kafka, a "Hulu for magazines" will be announced tomorrow—though unlike Hulu, it will probably have subscriptions from the start, and might actually make money. But eh, I doubt it. [Gizmodo]
    01:19 PM
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #security

    The Complete Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (for Your Less Savvy Friends and Relatives)

    Our readers are a savvy bunch who aren't likely to be taken in by an online scam—but we've all got those friends and relatives we worry about. Here's our definitive guide to helping them stay safe online. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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  • Friday - December 4, 2009
  • #clips

    Former Escort Ashley Dupre: Prostitutes Help Keep Married Men Married

    A few hours before her text messages to the New York Post was published this morning, Ashley Dupre, former callgirl to Eliot Spitzer, appeared live via webcam on Bravo's Watch What Happens to talk about Tiger Woods. [Jezebel]
    06:00 PM
    10,753
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    By Lindsay
  • #ps3

    Castration Anxiety: Why Men Are Fixated With Pretty Girls Breaking Consoles

    Not so long ago, a girl smashed her boyfriend's Xbox 360 to the internet's delight. Now, another girl has shown up to do the same to a PS3 (seen here). So why can't men get enough? Castration anxiety. [Gizmodo]
    01:21 PM
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    By Mark Wilson
  • #tv

    Hoda Kotb Swears On-Air After Burning Her Hand

    While sharing her "old family recipe" for holiday cookies on the Today Show, Hoda Kotb demonstrated her culinary expertise, burning her hand and swearing on live television in the family tradition. [Gawker.TV]
    11:16 AM
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    By Daniel Barnum-Swett
  • #carcrime

    Foreign Automaker-Loving Senator's Daughter's Chevy Saved By GM OnStar

    The daughter of Senator Bob Corker, ardent Detroit carmaker critic and lover of foreign automakers, has GM's OnStar system to thank for recovering her Chevy Tahoe after being carjacked in D.C. yesterday. Let's see her try that in a Nissan. [Jalopnik]
    09:00 AM
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Thursday - December 3, 2009
  • #science

    The Mostest Amazing Scientific Photos of the Year

    Popular Science has a massive gallery of the year's most fantastic scientific images, and they're pretty incredible. Here's our favorites. [Gizmodo]
    06:00 PM
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    By matt buchanan
  • #wtf

    Friendster Re-Brands With New Video, Remains Completely Irrelevant

    Hold onto your hat because Friendster is BACK, y'all! And this time, it's personal. And in their superultracool new video promoting the new ultrasuperawesome site, they somehow manage to look even more outdated. [Gawker.TV]
    02:07 PM
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    By Mike Byhoff
  • #cotomersevis

    How to Read the New Car and Driver

    January's issue of Car and Driver magazine sees what many would term a "major" redesign. We've asked Eddie Alterman, the new C/D editor-in-chief, to walk us through some of the layout changes of the newly-redesigned buff book. — Ed. [Jalopnik]
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    By Eddie Alterman
  • Friday - December 1, 2006
  • #greatmomentsinjournalism

    Great Moments in Journalism: Stick To LeRoy Neiman Metaphors

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  • #dannydevito

    Danny DeVito, Fun Drunk

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  • #jacksonpollis

    This Morning In Jackson Pollis Rumors

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  • #newyorkpost

    'Post' Photo, Ethics Depts Continue to Work Undertime

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  • Thursday - November 30, 2006
  • #remainders

    Remainders: Did Someone Say Global Warming?

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  • #columbia

    Columbia Greek Life Even Sadder Than Previously Imagined

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  • #louisemacbain

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  • #britneyspears

    Maybe Britney's Ex Is the Best Writer of Them All

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  • #books

    Someone Paid $1.8 Billion For A Company People Call "Hufty Mufty"

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  • #jeffreychodorow

    Kobe Club Enters Douchebag Restaurant Hall of Fame

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  • #plasticsurgery

    Your New Plastic Surgeon Might've Gone to Interboro

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  • #cbsnews

    Big Eye At CBS May Be Brown

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  • #crossingtheline

    Crossing the Line: Will We or Won't We?

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  • #richpeople

    The Day Jobs of the Idle Rich, Maybe

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  • #gawkerexplainsitall

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  • #newyorkobserver

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  • #teampartycrash

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  • #parkslope

    Park Slope Mailman Gives New Meaning to Slacking on the Job

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  • #ghettopass

    Ghetto Pass: Livery "Gypsy" Cabs

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  • #todo

    To Do: High Culture, or Lo

    03:00 PM
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  • #clips

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  • #stevenjohnson

    Is Steven Johnson as Clever as He Thinks He Is?

    02:30 PM
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  • #dawneden

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  • #crossingtheline

    Crossing the Line: Gawker Suicide Service

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  • #jeffzucker

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  • #todo

    TODO: "Chaiyya Chaiyya"

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  • #britneyspears

    Brit-Brit Lit-Lit 102: Spears Reflects on 'Antigone'

    12:40 PM
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  • #superrichpeople

    Superrich Trend Pieces: The Breakdown

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  • #gossiproundup

    Gossip Roundup: Britney Finds Someone Grosser Than Kevin To Lean On

    12:00 PM
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  • #algoldstein

    Al Goldstein Off the Lithium, Cunnilingus

    11:40 AM
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  • #newyorktimes

    'NYT' To Make Sure It Has Even Fewer Sports Scores From Last Night

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  • #jacksonpollis

    MisShapes 'It Boy' Lying About His Age on his MySpace??!?!?

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  • #media

    Media Bubble: We're All Out Of 'Times' Allusions

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  • #andreapeyser

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    10:20 AM
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  • #condenast

    Conde Christmas: Who Sat Next To Si?

    10:00 AM
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  • #alexkuczynski

    Alex Kuczynski Makes Shopgirl's Sisyphean Task Even Sisypheaner

    09:40 AM
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  • #mickeykaus

    JoeJournalist Had Better Be James Fallows, Because We're Getting Pretty Goddamned Tired Of This Story

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  • #tomwolfe

    Help Us Be Like Tom Wolfe

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