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Media Crack
Honduran President Just Sitting Around Hoping a Reporter Will Visit
In your Friday-like Thursday media column: Howard Kurtz types many words for no good reason, Rupert Murdoch denies wanting to own the NYT, the WaPo can't stop distancing itself from that sellout email, and journalism is practiced in Honduras. More »
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Comment by marinaorangina: why don't you call him the DE FACTO president of honduras? not elected, not democratic.... geez, gawker... more » | Other threads
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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 »
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By John CookComment 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
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television
The Death of Television Draws Ever Nearer
The Supreme Court just effectively doubled the number of Americans who have access to ad-skipping DVR technology. TV is in trouble. More »
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By John CookComment by lobstr: Great, that could only mean more product fucking placement. Go easy on us, NBC. I don't need to know Tina... 24 Responses | Other threads
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first impressions
Hung and Nurse Jackie: Shows We'll Warily Watch
So who watched Hung last night? HBO's latest installment in its string of series depicting lives lived on the fringes of America is about a well-endowed gym teacher who becomes a gigolo to earn some extra cash. It was... good? More » -
Media Crack
Still a Few More Years Before the Total Collapse of the NYT
In your sad Monday media column: the New York Times will limp along a little longer, Iran locks up journalists while they're engrossed in Twitter, Tim Rutten is predictable, and the television industry loses a couple billion, no biggie. More »
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Comment by kneetoe: Well, good news about the VJ job, anyway. God was I awful. 1 Responses | Other threads
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journalismism
Anchorman Sequel, Real Life Version
Wisconsin is home of the media crazy. A TV anchorwoman in La Crosse traced those harassing emails she was getting—they're coming from inside her co-anchor's house! More »
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Comment by smartster: I am from Wisconsin, I am. This is such a good example of the well known Midwestern passive aggressiveness. People... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Media Crack
Successful Writer Feels Not So Successful
In your perennial Tuesday media column: It still sucks to be a writer, sucks if you bought a newspaper, sucks to make stock picks, sucks to produce news on television, and somebody got a new job! More »
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Comment by Phyllis Nefler: Wait, what's in the evil Daily Beast contract? Surely someone here has their hands on it. I WANT ANSWERS! more » | Other threads
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celebrity science
Handicapping the Jon and Kate Announcement Thing
What is today, America? Lo, it's the day when Jon and Kate Gosselin make their big announcement on the reality show they have, with their kids, on the TV. This could save gossip magazines! We rank the possibilities, below. More » -
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new york times
Bill Keller's Grand Media Tour
You simply cannot turn on your television these days without seeing New York Times editor Bill Keller expounding on something, or explaining something, or being made fun of. He is ubiquitous! More »
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Comment by nellicat: Would some of you journalist types please sound in about the "keeping secret the kidnapping of a NYT reporter" issue?... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Media Crack
Bill Keller Will Go Wherever He Wants, Suckas
In your waterlogged Thursday media column: Bill Keller defends his Iran trip, Jon Stewart is cruelly eviscerated, the Weather Channel wants big ratings so it can then fail like other TV networks, and the internet reigns supreme. More »
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Comment by MissPeacock: The Weather Channel is my guilty morning pleasure. I love their morning anchors (Kevin Robinson and Nicole Mitchell), but their... more » | Other threads
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television
You Will Probably Watch Bored to Death
The trailer for HBO's Bored to Death, a show created by Jonathan Ames starring Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis about a Brooklyn writer living out his dream to be a character in a Raymond Chandler novel, is now online. [HBO.com] More »
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Comment by snugbug: Uh, thanks for bastardizing Raymond Chandler, aka one of my absolute favorite writers for me, HBO! Damn fools. Why don't... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Media Crack
Greta Van Susteren Talking Out the Side of Her Neck
In your plastic Wednesday media column: Greta Van Susteren explains why she's a better friend to "poor African Americans" than Barack Obama is, along with newspaper news, TV news, and New York Post blowjob news. More »
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Comment by Hey_mikey: Wow. Greta helped who? She must have gotten a bad batch of Adderall. more » | Other threads
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wrong
Times Was Pretty Sure That Daily Show Thing Went Well
When the Daily Show sent Jason Jones to viciously mock the defenseless New York Times last week, the universal reaction was: Ouch. Except within the New York Times! They thought they did great. More »
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Comment by FormerEnglishMajor: John Koblin also finds out that the Daily Show cut out interviews with David Carr, Sewell Chan, and others, probably... 4 Responses | Other threads
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feuds
Letterman Mocks Pathetic Protest Calling for His Firing
Tens of imbecilic wingnuts turned out yesterday outside of Letterman's midtown studio to express faux outrage over his "perverted" jokes about Sarah Palin and her daughters, which in turn provoked Dave to spend almost an entire segment mocking them. More » -
what
Okay, 'It's Hammertime'
If you haven't already watched this video (ad, really) of a mob of golden-panted dancers flooding into a clothing store, unannounced, and performing the Hammer dance to "U Can't Touch This," what exactly are you doing on the internet?
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Comment by dolemite1975: + Watch video This is so much friggin' better. Sheesh. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Media Crack
Will Your Children Know the Magic of Television?
In your variegated Wednesday media column: Television's death foretold, the magazine industry's resurgence predicted, the Boston Globe's hope springs eternal, and something for tattoo enthusiasts to read. More »
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Comment by Evil Baby Ant Eater: Will Your Children Know The Magic Of TV? Yes, because it was a effing great babysitter for me, and I turned... 3 Responses | Other threads
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feuds
David Letterman Apologizes to Sarah Palin Again
Reports have surfaced that David Letterman offered yet another apology to Sarah Palin at this afternoon's taping of his show set to air later tonight. He couldn't have made a bigger mistake. More » -
monsters
Kate Gosselin Refuses to Water Her Children
If you've ever wondered what kind of mother Kate Gosselin is behind the scenes, wonder no more. Access Hollywood released this clip today of footage caught just prior to an interview with Kate and her kids, and it's kinda troubling. More »
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Comment by ✪TheMac: Am I horrible for thinking that maybe Gawker's being a bit hard on Kate (in this instance)? I mean, maybe the... 44 Responses | Other threads
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today next week
NeNe and Hoda Kotb to Go At It Next Week
A different Real Housewife will co-host the fourth hour of the Today Show every day next week. Kathie Lee is on vacation, so the producers figured they needed new screeching weirdos. Bethenny we're happy about. Tamra? Not so much. [B&C]
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Comment by ✪TheMac: For those who "don't know 'nothing 'bout NeNe": + Watch video 2 Responses | Other threads
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scandals
TV Lady Who Reports on Nude Celeb Pics Outraged at Her Own Nude Celeb Pics
Daisy Ballmajo is the co-host of Paparazzi TV Sensacional on Mega TV—sort of a Spanish-language version of TMZ. The type of show that loves leaked photos of nude celebrities! Now Daisy's own nude photos have leaked. She's upset! More »
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Comment by MakeFetch: I'm always interested in how people pose in their nude photos. If I ever allowed my husband to take nude... 8 Responses | Other threads
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television
David Letterman's Time Has Finally Come
David Letterman, who has been quietly doing his second-place late night joker show over on CBS like forever, is all of a sudden beating the Tonight Show in the ratings. Calling Sarah Palin a slut really pays off! More » -
death ride
Update: NYPD Is Investigating Fox Newser Accused of a Cyclist Hit-and-Run
The New York Police Department confirms that it is investigating the alleged death ride that a Fox News staffer took a cyclist on in Central Park last week. More »
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By John CookComment by TheHonJudgeSmails: Those who insist on riding about upon such a painfully outdated mode of transportation deserve whatever harm comes their way. 11 Responses | Other threads
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death ride
Exclusive: Fox Newser Accused of Dragging Cyclist Through Central Park
In typical Fox News fashion, when we asked a Fox News writer how a Central Park cyclist ended up being dragged on the hood of his SUV for four blocks, he blamed the victim, calling the biker a "vigilante." More »
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By John CookComment by smecktacular: Cyclists have the same right to the road. Regarless if they're doing 15mph in front of you and you're a... 30 Responses | Other threads
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professionals
Nobody At Fox Business Has Any Idea What's Happening, At All
When Fox Business News anchors "throw" a story to a "correspondent," that correspondent may know something, or may just sit there looking flummoxed and terrified. This may happen several times in a row! They do not know anything, these people.
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Comment by momof3wildkids: CNBC is no different. My husband gets a woody (probably not for 55 hours) over Erin Burnett at CNBC.... 13 Responses | Other threads
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men
Chick Runs Dude Network
Spike TV, as you men know, is the cable network of choice for testicle-bearers. From MANswers to The Ultimate Fighter to Deadliest Warrior, only Spike TV caters directly to testosterone-based idiot viewers. But dude—a chick's picking their shows?!? More »
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Comment by Spirit Fingers: I don't use this word much, because it's just awful, and silly, and relegated to people like Spencer Pratt, but... 9 Responses | Other threads
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from the archives
The Spy Magazine 'Bunny Burgers' Pilot (And Two More Pranks!)
Spy Magazine staged an elaborate prank 15 years ago as a TV show pilot; it didn't work out. But the prank is finally on YouTube. Click to see the rise and fall of Bunny Burgers. UPDATE: Two more pranks below! More »
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Comment by Greasy Thumb Guzik: I still liked the one where they sent out 13¢ rebate checks to celebs & Cher hand signed it &... 1 Responses | Other threads
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politics
L.A. Mayor's Screwing Another Reporter, Which Is A-OK
Hot TV reporter-screwing L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is screwing another TV reporter! In the most literal sense. But not in the figurative sense, because her news station is just fine with the mayor-screwing thing! L.A.'s ridiculous in all ways: More »
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Comment by daveyjonesisdead: "multi-faceted talent." That's LA euphemism for, excellant boob job. 11 Responses | Other threads
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moguls
Mark Cuban's High Definition Dreams Crushed By Time Warner
Mark Cuban concedes his HDNet has been permanently kicked off Time Warner Cable Systems nationwide. It's a rough time for the mouthy internet entrepreneur. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Cutting Makes You Sexy: Hey. Have you guys seen Role Models? You know that guy from Role Models who plays Oggie's dad? Mark Cuban reminds... 1 Responses | Other threads
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anticipation
Conan's Opening Monologue Jokes Leaked
Are you excited about Conan's Tonight Show debut tonight? We are! We've got big bowl of tortilla chips already out and we're about to whip up some homemade queso dip! Jealous? Regardless, here's something to whet your appetite—-a few of Conan's opening jokes have been sent to us! More » -
'Salem Plot
An Israeli TV Star's Violent Campaign of Terror
An Israeli TV star with the improbably hilarious name of Dudu Topaz has been arrested on suspicion that he organized a series of attacks on his enemies in the TV industry. Three vicious incidents have been blamed on "The Ratings King" and his nefarious team of security men. More » -
moguls
The Guy Who Took Rupert Murdoch's Crummy Second-in-Command Gig
It's not clear what Chase Carey is thinking: The DirecTV CEO is poised to become vice chairman at Rupert Murdoch's smaller News Corp., where he has virtually no shot at the top job. More » -
television
Will Jimmy Kimmel Get to Take on Conan After All?
In a look at the shifting geography of late-night TV as Jay Leno prepares to move to 10 p.m., the New York Times' Bill Carter and Brian Stelter drop an idea we hadn't heard before: ABC is thinking of moving Nightline up to 10 p.m. as well. More » -
television
Letterman vs. Conan: Who Ya Got?
Tonight Conan O'Brien takes over the reins of the Tonight Show and he'll probably score huge ratings because it's his first show and everyone will be curious to see what the new show looks like. But who are you going to watch at 11:35 after all the hoopla dies down? More » -
madness
The Destructive Power Of 15 Minutes
Poor Susan Boyle. Drudge is reporting via The Sun that the Britain's Got Talent runner-up is being admitted to The Priory clinic. Hopefully this isn't true, because that'd just be sad. Reports had her being consoled by psychiatrists before the finale started. This woman's been through the wringer.
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By Foster KamerComment by unfriended: So, she chose to appear on a TV show that promises to make people famous, and now we all feel... 4 Responses | Other threads
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things we actually like
Afternoon Victory: A Winning Lottery Ticket
You ever have those ridiculous daydreams about winning the lottery, and what you would do with the money the moment you got it? A lot of people I've talked to do. Which is why they'll enjoy this, possibly the funniest thing I've seen all week. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by iplaudius: "For the record, you’re the second person to come in and tell us to suck your black dick." "Who else did?" This... 6 Responses | Other threads
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jay leno
Jay Leno's Final (But Not Really) Show: Highlights
The final episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno aired last night on NBC. Leno's returning to NBC, so it wasn't so emotional, but not on this stage, which is why to some people - maybe - this might've been important. More » -
breaking
Susan Boyle lost Britain's Got Talent! To a dance troupe called "Diversity." Wow. [Via]
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Media Crack
Not-Secret Meeting Shrouded in Secrecy
In your flammin' Friday media column: Lola Ogunnaike's out of a job, the LAT's web editor's into a job, a WSJ writer brings da ruckus, and the secret newspaper meeting was not a secret we swear so don't ask any more about it or else: More »
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Comment by NoelleBlue: I know my F***_Yeah_it's_Friday mind has melted out of my ears when I'm giggling out loud to the phrase "Bring... 1 Responses | Other threads
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mysteries
Why Is No One Crying For Jay Leno?
Tonight will conclude Jay Leno's seventeen year run as host of The Tonight Show. During his hosting era he has dominated the ratings for his time slot. So you'd think there'd be an outpouring of affection for him in these final days, but there doesn't seem to be any. Why? More »
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