8 Is Enough

Jon & Kate: The Writing On The Wall

Last night's episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 was a compilation, looking back on the (now divorcing) couple's decade-long marriage. After viewing past seasons, we made our own compilation of the obvious indicators that their union was in trouble. [Jezebel]

06/30/09

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programming note

The Holiday Weekend Is Upon Us

Because it's our patriotic duty, we won't be publishing on Saturday. However, Foster will be around tomorrow and Sunday. Also, we're making some changes to comments next week: stars are about to become much more powerful, rare. More on Monday.

07/02/09

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By Gabriel Snyder

Comment by Uncle_Billy_Slumming: I hope this means that Altman will be coming back. 25 Responses | Other threads

vigilantes

Wait, Did Geraldo Just Ask the Fox News Audience to Kill a Child Molester?

Last night on Fox News, Geraldo Rivera took a hit out on David Earls, a convicted child-rapist whose atrociously low sentence Bill O'Reilly has been demagoguing. More »

06/30/09

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By John Cook

Comment by ChillbearLatrigue: "These men actually want people to die." Yes, but to be more accurate they want a specific person to die.... 36 Responses | Other threads

bright ideas

Let's Screw Up the Entire Internet to Save Newspapers

The hot new idea among people who think about "journalism," and the sanctity thereof: let's ban linking, on the internet! Let's also ban wheels, in order to save the horse industry. Let's also ban talking about things! More »

07/01/09

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By Hamilton Nolan

Comment by contains_hot_liquid: Out of genuine curiosity/ignorance: Why don't the papers just start charging subscriptions for their online content? I'd pay $5 a month,... 66 Responses | Other threads

campaigns

Acting Like a Petulant Child Did Not Endear Sarah Palin to Her Handlers

During the McCain campaign, Roveian media strategist Steve Schmidt proved that he was a shitty Roveian media strategist. He was also responsible for the Palin pick. But he quickly grew to regret that. More »

07/02/09

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By Pareene

Comment by Pamela Strangeways: What is the female version of "douche", because that's what I want to call Ms. Palin. Douchesse? Douchette? Douchenozzle? 17 Responses | Other threads

controversies

Pukey Pug Hugger or Kooky Jew Boo-er?

Yesterday, Chrissie Brodigan said she was manhandled by a cop and arrested just because her pug dog threw up on the L train. But the cop says she's a raving anti-Semite! Let's explore this breathtakingly minor controversy. More »

07/01/09

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By Hamilton Nolan

Comment by The_Rodge: If you've ever had a "disagreement" with a cop, you should know that unless she's a psychotic, which seems unlikely,... 13 Responses | Other threads

mysteries

Why Did Sarah Palin Resign?

Sarah Palin's resigning from office. What the hell? And she's now supposedly telling people that she's done with politics forever. The entire thing is sketchy. The announcement, reasoning, speculation, and more Friday news-dumping after the jump. More »

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By Foster Kamer

Comment by Hey_mikey: Rahm Emanuel has been chief of staff for a moment now. This is Democratic operative stuff - first Ensign, then... 7 Responses | Other threads

midweek madness

This Week In Tabloids: Dead Bodies, Beach Bodies, Weddings & Monkeys

It's Wednesday, so this is Midweek Madness, our tabloid roundup. Star was the only rag without Michael Jackson on the covers this week, maybe hoping people prefer "Beach Bodies" to untimely death? Step inside for more weeklies, after the jump. [Jezebel]

07/01/09

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outrage

Owner of Puking Subway Dog Treated Roughly

All she wanted to do was get her poor little puking pug dog out of her tote bag on the L train. But then the cops arrived. And they were mean. More »

06/30/09

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By Hamilton Nolan

Comment by ArtfulSlinger: So where were the cops when that dude shit himself a few weeks back and made the entire car of... 15 Responses | Other threads

phones

Google Voice Is Cool, But Do You Need It?

You've read about the features, you saw the invites going out, but you might be wondering what, exactly, Google Voice could do for you. Here's our guide for the curious and uninvited on whether your phones need some Google juice. [Lifehacker]

07/01/09

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By Kevin Purdy

Comment by jackster: Yes you need Google Voice. Why give out your 'Real' phone number, when you can give out a phone number... 8 Responses | Other threads

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