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- Wednesday - May 23, 2007
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#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] -
#maidservice
Meet The World's First Cross-Dressing Maid Cafe
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#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] -
#inception
Chris Nolan's New Inception Trailer Could Give Batman Nightmares
The French trailer for Chris Nolan's highly anticipated Inception is out, bringing with it the darkness and melodramatic score we love, plus an extra dose of surrealism. Watch the world literally fold over on itself. Could this beat Dark Knight? [io9] -
#nationalsecurity
Woman, 35, Arrested For Threatening To Kill Michelle Obama
Kristy Lee Roshia was arrested in Hawaii for making calls to the Secret Service threatening to "blow away" Michelle Obama. She told officials that she traveled to Hawaii in September, knowing that Obama would visit, "to protect [him]." [AP] - Yesterday - December 22, 2009
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- Monday - December 21, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Sunday - December 20, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Saturday - December 19, 2009
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#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. - Friday - December 18, 2009
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#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? -
#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] -
#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 » -
#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] - Thursday - December 17, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Wednesday - December 16, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Tuesday - December 15, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Monday - December 14, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Sunday - December 13, 2009
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#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] -
#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] - Saturday - December 12, 2009
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#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] -
#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] - Friday - December 11, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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. -
#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] -
#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] - Thursday - December 10, 2009
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#data
How 3.6 Zettabytes of Data Get Consumed
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] -
#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] -
#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 » - Wednesday - December 9, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Tuesday - December 8, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Monday - December 7, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Friday - December 4, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#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] - Thursday - December 3, 2009
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#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] -
#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] -
#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] -
#coverlies
Elle: Women Will Never Be Satisfied, Should Buy Expensive Sh-t
The December Elle would like to remind its readers that they will never be happy this holiday season. [Jezebel] - Wednesday - December 2, 2009
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#goodgrief
You're A Good Man, Barack Obama: Afghanistan War Meets Classic Animation
Who says A Charlie Brown Christmas and Barack Obama's address on Afghanistan can't make beautiful policy together? In fact, who better than Charlie Brown, undertrodden everyman, to articulate the frustrations of a confused and embattled nation? [Jezebel] -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Tiger's Mistress, Lindsay's Coke Buddy, Britney's Pregnancy
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we stroll the fairways of the celeb tabloids. Last week, Star reported Tiger was cheating, this week we learn more. Also: Lindsay's doing coke and Britney found out she's pregnant. [Jezebel] -
#yupshesgay
Meredith Baxter's Surreal Today Show "Confession"
Matt sat down with Meredith Baxter today, because she had a "confession" to make. Did she have a party crashing story to refute? Had she slept with her father? Nope. Turns out the Family Ties mom is gay. [Jezebel] -
#thepartyline
6 Bullshit Claims Made By The White House Party Crashers
The more Michaele and Tareq Salahi try to tell their story of how they were "invited" to the White House, the more it looks like Swiss cheese. After the jump, we take apart some of their most ridiculous assertions. [Jezebel] - Tuesday - December 1, 2009
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#carpocalypse
Daughter Of Resigned GM CEO Attacks New GM CEO On Facebook
Sarah Henderson, daughter of Fritz Henderson, the just-resigned-minutes-ago GM CEO, posted some choice words about Ed Whitacre, the random white guy taking her dad's place at the top of the just-emerged-from-bankruptcy automaker, on the automaker's public Facebook page! [Jalopnik] -
#tigerwoods
Now It's Time For The Tiger Woods Scorned Poon Parade
Charles Pierce, the behatted nemesis of Bill Simmons, wrote a piece for Esquire.com about covering bachelor Tiger in '97 and the golfer's not-so-secret rep as "something of a hound." And Radaronline and USweekly foretell more road beef coming. [Deadspin] -
#coverlies
December Vogue: Deck The Halls With Adrenal Glands And Expensive Shirts
If you're the ideal Vogue reader, chances are everyone on your holiday gift list already has a gold-dipped fur and a little vintage fire engine for their kid to ride in (p. 264). Solution: $800 t-shirts. [Jezebel] -
#wargames
No End In Sight: Obama Gears Up On Afghanistan
This morning, President Obama spoke with Afghan President Hamid Karzai outlining the new war plan in detail. Tonight, Obama will reveal his plan for military action in a speech at West Point - and he's already drawing political criticism. [Jezebel] - Monday - November 30, 2009
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#thetribe
On Details, "Hot Jewish Girls," And Sloppy, Knee-Jerk Misogyny
Reading Details' "The Rise of the Hot Jewish Girl" should probably offend me as a woman and a Jew, but it's as a journalist that I'm most offended. Still, could Details be more misogynistic than Maxim? There's strong evidence. [Jezebel] -
#coverlies
December Allure: For The Martian On Your Holiday Shopping List
If you've got a green-skinned friend with limited understanding of earthling manners, a copy of December's Allure may be just the gift for her. [Jezebel] -
#rumors
LEAK: The Google Phone "Is a Certainty"
According to a trusted source who's seen it with their own eyes, the Google Phone "is a certainty." [Gizmodo] - Friday - November 27, 2009
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#architecture
I Wouldn't Mind Living in Post-Apocalypse New York
Is it too bad to say that I would actually like to live in a post-Apocalypse New York? I mean one without flesh-eating zombies or people killing each other for a bag of rotten Cheetos. One like this: More » - Wednesday - November 25, 2009
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#proudparents
Sarah Palin's Parents Talk To The Insider
Last night, The Insider got some face time with Sarah Palin's parents Sally and Chuck Heath. Chuck responded to Martha Stewart's comments about Palin, saying, "[Martha]'s the dangerous one. She rubbed elbows with all the convicts in prison." Ha! [Jezebel] -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Jolie & Johnny Destined To Fornicate
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we take a walk through the celebrity weeklies, in search of entertaining gossip. This week: Britney's beach wedding; Katie's leaving Tom; Angie and Johnny are planning to make out and shower together. Naked. [Jezebel] - Tuesday - November 24, 2009
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#coverlies
Going Vogue: Anna Wintour Meets Alaskan Winter
Question: What do Sarah Palin's new book and Vogue magazine have in common? Answer: Both are glossy, insubstantial, and full of lies. [Jezebel] - Wednesday - May 23, 2007
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#summerlove
"Is there a song for summer 2007 yet?" [kottke]
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#likeaprayer
Paris Hilton was photographed holding books by Eckhart Tolle and God. [Page Six]
- Tuesday - May 22, 2007
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#lookoutsharonolds
Second graders are the best poets. [FLI]
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#portfolioisalwayshiring
NYT Biz finance editor the latest Portfolio victim-volunteer. [Romenesko]
