Dawson Leery Says Memetic Waterworks Were Unscripted

Hot on the heels of the canon-challenging curveball from Simpsons creator Matt Groening that Springfield is in Oregon, Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek drops another pop-culture bombshell: His now-iconic cry-me-a-creek scene was unscripted.
James Van Der Beek's "Asshole For Hire"
This week was certainly the week for James Van Der Beek. Between his vandermemes, DILF khakis, and this video, he truly won this week's award for "Best Comedic Comeback." Inside, he tries to redeem himself for Dawson Leary's good-guy image.
James Van Der Beek Capitalizes on His Dawson Teary Meme
You've got to hand it to an actor when they oblige the public with an embarrassing internet meme created about them. Watch James Van Der Beek brilliantly advertise his own "Van Der Memes" in this latest Funny or Die video.
Lindsay Lohan Is Out of Jail
After thirteen days of incarceration, Lindsay Lohan has been released. Justin Bieber is writing an "illustrated memoir." T.I. tied the knot, and so did James Van Der Beek. Monday gossip is free at last.
Celebrity Feuds: Rob Lowe Vs. James Van Der Beek
Rob Lowe, James Van Der Beek, and Conan O'Brien all played in the same celebrity baseball game. Watch Dawson Leary cry all over George Lopez's couch about the day Rob Lowe couldn't remember his name.
James Van Der Beek's New Golden Era Starts With Possibly-Regular TV Role
The 2000s were not so great for James Van Der Beek, career-wise. Maybe the 2010s will be better? He's just landed a role on the NBC medical drama 'Mercy' which could become a series regular if the character 'clicks'.
The Worst Fake Accents in Movie History
Blending accent, appearance and mannerisms, actors transform into different characters like an oversized fleshy chameleon. When they fail at this task—their only task—we reserve the right to mock them. By compiling a video of their ineptitude.
Mariah Gets Demanding; Jude Law Exacts Justice
• Mariah Carey must be determined to earn back the title of "world's most demanding diva." For an appearance at a London shopping shopping center to kick off the holiday season, she asked for 20 white kittens, 100 white doves, and confetti shaped like butterflies. She also requested a Rolls-Royce, pink carpet, pink…
Beyoncé Goes Shopping, Leo & Bar Part Ways?
• The British paparazzi have seen it all over the years, but even they were surprised by a shopping expedition by Beyoncé in London last week. The singer required two chauffeur-driven cars/limos and a small army of bodyguards to escort her to the store. Even though it happened to be located about 15 yards from the…
James Van der Beek: Astor Place & Lafayette Street
May 19 @ 12pm I just saw James Van der Beek at Kinkos. He was faxing some documents at the fax machine next to mine. Plain white tee shirt, signature hair — he looked pretty good.
Spottings
Ann Dexter-Jones eating with her daughters, Sam and Charlotte, at Bar Pitti ... Sam Ronson walking through the East Village just a few hours later ... Madonna sitting in the back seat of an SUV en route to a recording studio ... Lindsay Price showing up on the set of Lipstick Jungle ... Peter Brant and Stephanie…
Dawson is 'Mother's' Latest Stunt
Despite reports that How I Met Your Mother has already ridden the Britney ratings train to fourth season security, the show can't ... stop ... stunting! In a season that's already given us the varied guesting talents of Enrique Iglesias, Mandy Moore, Heidi Klum, Vanessa Minnillo, Sarah Chalke and, of course, Miss…
