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rant
Are We In A Villain Recession?
It's no secret this summer's list of blockbusters has been a lackluster collection of underachievers. But who's to blame for this debacle? We point a stern finger at the weak collection of villains. Just check out our list of indictments. [io9]
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Comment by ThisDudeRufus: I'm sure ROACH is doing it's best to fill the gap. But we may need an enlistment drive. Maybe a... 14 Responses | Other threads
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mixed bag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. [Jezebel] -
clips
Joe Jackson Eyes Paris & Blanket's Potential As Performers
On Good Morning America, Joe Jackson said he and his wife should get custody of Michael Jackson's kids, but moments later he presented the best evidence against his involvement in their lives. Clip at left. [Jezebel] -
humor and homophobia
Perez Hilton, Brüno, And "The Gay-Panic Offense"
Perez Hilton is getting a storm of publicity after calling someone a faggot, and Brüno, a movie that Dennis Lim calls a "big gay joke," is advertising everywhere. What does this mean for gay stereotypes in the media? [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Michael's Drug & eBay Addiction; Twilight Star Put In Box
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, where instead of Duck Duck Goose, it's Michael, Michael, Michael, Michael, Twilight. Margaret assists in the deconstruction of Star, Us, In Touch, Life & Style and Ok!, after the jump. [Jezebel] -
daddy issues
Michael's Dermatologist: "To The Best Of My Knowledge, I'm Not The Father"
This morning, GMA aired an interview with Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's dermatologist (for whom Debbie Rowe once worked). He told Diane Sawyer, "To the best of my knowledge, I'm not the father" of Prince and Paris. [Jezebel] -
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]
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By Kevin PurdyComment 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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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] -
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moneyball
Soderbergh's Moneyball Script Too Real To Get Made
The Sony Pictures executive who pulled the plug on Moneyball says that Steven Soderbergh changed the original script because he didn't want anything in the movie that didn't actually happen. So Billy Beane isn't a sweaty, foul-mouthed, Hooters waitress slayer? [Deadspin] -
jersey fresh
Real Housewife Danielle Staub's All My Children Scene
When Danielle Staub showed her modeling pictures to her kids in the season finale of RHONJ, she said she was on All My Children. Turns out she was a day player in 2001: One scene, with two lines. [Jezebel] -
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] -
pyt?
BET Awards: Lil Wayne Performs Inappropriate Song With Underage Girls
Last night's BET Awards were rearranged at the last minute to serve as a celebration of Michael Jackson's life. For the finale, Lil Wayne sang that he wishes he could "fuck every girl in the world" while onstage with pre-teens. [Jezebel] -
mixed bag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. [Jezebel] -
r.i.p.
Jackson Family Spokesman: "This Is A Case Of Abuse Of Medications"
Brian Oxman, the Jackson family attorney, called into CNN this evening. Despite the fact that several sources have confirmed that Michael Jackson is dead, Oxman would not, but he did speak candidly about Jackson's troublesome prescription drug use. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Angelina's Twins Are Sick; Real Housewife Sex Tape Secrets
Welcome back to Midweek Madness! It's been a long time since every single magazine had a different main image. Inside? Mostly the same old bullshit. We did learn new details about Angelina's babies, Aniston's date and a Gosselin tell-all book. [Jezebel] -
jersey fresh
Sneak Peek: Real Housewives Of New Jersey Reunion
Rejoice: Tonight will see part one of the much-anticipated Real Housewives reunion. In this clip, Caroline breaks down, and implies that Danielle did something way worse than what's mentioned in "The Book." What could it possibly be!? [Jezebel] -
Media Blackout
Why Did Nobody Pick Up The David Rohde Kidnapping Story?
As mentioned earlier: New York Times reporter David Rohde managed to escape his Taliban captors to freedom last night by hopping over a wall. He was imprisoned for seven months. How wasn't this widely reported? Even by us? Simple:
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mixed bag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. [Jezebel] -
hills 3:16
The Passion Of The Hills: What's Next For Lauren And Speidi
While Lauren Conrad tries to leverage her Hills fame into a "writing" career, Heidi and Spencer have already found their next costar: God. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Britney's Getting Married; Kate's Smacking The Kids
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we learn that Britney's engaged; Kate's a distracted mom and The Hills makes you bulimic. [Jezebel] -
jersey fresh
Real Housewives Of New Jersey: The Sex Tape
Well, we shoulda seen this coming. Star reports that Danielle's ex-boyfriend Steve Zalewski — the 27-year-old who looks 45 — is trying to sell sex tapes of Danielle to the highest bidder. [Jezebel] -
the speidi chronicles
Twitter Users Hate Heidi And Spencer
Heidi and Spencer were on Larry King Live last night, talking about their experiences on I'm a Celebrity…, and disliking Al Roker. But viewers' Tweets posted on the screen were far more entertaining than anything the Pratts had to say. [Jezebel] -
reality bites
Janice Dickinson Hasn't Taken A Dump In 7 Days
I related so much to Janice on last night's I'm a Celebrity… Being in a weird place, with a weird hole-in-the-floor latrine and no access to coffee, she's been constipated for a week — and can't stop talking about it. [Jezebel] -
mary, mary why ya buggin'?
Why Is Mary J. Blige Working With Chris Brown?
A Mary J. Blige song, "Stronger," featuring Chris Brown has leaked. It's interesting for several reasons: Blige was in a very public abusive relationship of her own. Secondly, evidence suggests that the track was recorded after the Brown/Rihanna incident. [Jezebel] -
mixed bag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. [Jezebel] -
bio/pic
He's All Ears
Denzel Washington: He can do Malcolm X, and apparently, as evidenced in this still from last night's Letterman, he can do Barack Obama. [Jezebel] -
girl talk
Megan Fox's 50 Best (& Worst) Bon Mots
The new Entertainment Weekly features a cover interview with Megan Fox. The loose-lipped star has demonstrated a knack for being quotable in the past. Here, we collect some of her more memorable remarks over the course of her short career. [Jezebel] -
tesla motors
Tesla Co-Founder Eberhard Sues Elon Musk, Tesla
Tesla Motors co-founder Martin Eberhard, ousted from the company in November 2007 by then-chairman Elon Musk, has now filed suit in Califonria Superior Court against both Musk and Tesla Motors alleging slander, libel and breach of contract. [Jalopnik]
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By Ray WertComment by zeeboid: It could be worse.. their electric cars could be Obama-mandated, requireing us all to rest for 8 hours every 200... 10 Responses | Other threads
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mag hag
8 Reasons Why We Sorta Love New Gossip Mag The Most!
As previously mentioned, in a time when publications are shutting down left and right, there's a new kid on the newsstand: The Most!, a gossip rag from the peeps at Vibe. We checked it out… and we learned a lot! [Jezebel] -
scumbags
Is There A New S.C.U.M. In Town, Going After Chris Brown?
Singer Chris Brown's life has been threatened by a group calling itself the Women's Protection Action League. But police are wondering if WPAL is just a modern-day version of Warhol shooter Valerie Solanas's S.C.U.M. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Angie & Kate's Birthday Tears
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we glean "news" from the weekly celebrity tabloids. Sob on your cake while eating frosting as we dish details from Ok!, Us, Star, In Touch and Life & Style, after the jump. [Jezebel] -
(un)fitness
Gwyneth Paltrow's Celeb Trainer: Financial Charlatan
Indianapolis Monthly has a very long and very sordid piece about the many financial foibles of Tracy Anderson, celebrity trainer to Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. [Jezebel] -
nip slip politics
Does The Huffington Post Use Sexism To Drive Liberal Page Views?
The Sexist blogger Amanda Hess says, "Yes." And we're a little hard-pressed to disagree. [Jezebel]
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the beauty myth
Prominent Feminist Explains Why Angelina Jolie Is Best Thing, Ever
Angelina Jolie was named Forbes' "most powerful celeb in the world" last week. Naomi Wolf, in the new issue of Harper's Bazaar (?) thinks it's cuz Brangie "brings together almost every aspect of female empowerment and liberation." Or something like that. [Jezebel] -
mixed bag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. [Jezebel] -
the strain
Q&A with Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, Authors of The Strain
Earlier this week we wrote about how excited we were to read Guillermo del Toro's debut novel, The Strain. [BloodCopy] -
film schooled
We've Got Mixed Feelings About The Valentine's Day Script
Not long after we posted about the cringe-inducing concept of releasing a movie for women called Valentine's Day on Valentine's day, a tipster sent the entire script to us via email. [Jezebel] -
e3 2009
Nintendo Thinks Conan O'Brien Mario Homage Is "Great"
Now that we've seen how Super Mario World's level design has helped shape Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show backdrop, we had to get Nintendo's reaction. We did. [Kotaku] -
mario
Conan's New Backdrop Sure Looks Familiar…
Conan's new Tonight Show set sure is nice, but the guys at Serious Lunch noticed that his new monologue backdrop looks pretty familiar. As in Mushroom Kingdom familiar. [Gizmodo]
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