The 5 Pointz warehouses in Long Island City, Queens, once a vibrant global mecca for graffiti art, will be turned into the least artistic high-rise condo towers you have ever seen.
Florida Man Guilty of Shooting at Teens, No Verdict on Killing One
A Florida jury concluded today that Michael Dunn was guilty of three counts of attempted murder for firing into a vehicle full of unarmed teenagers after he got angry about how loud their "thug music" was playing. The same jury for some reason came to a mistrial on the question of whether Dunn was guilty of murder for…
Arizona Restaurant Serves Up Endangered Species Burger
In honor of the World Cup, an eatery in the completely sane state of Arizona has added a special delicacy to their menu: lion! Yes, lion burgers, for $22. The beasts come from a farm in Illinois, not Africa.
Do-Gooders Deny Five-Legged Dog Career in Entertainment
Lilly the five-legged puppy was born to be a star. But some misguided "dog lover" types are determined to see to it that she never achieves her Freak Show career dream! You monsters.
Hero Shoe Thrower Gets 3 Years in Jail
Iraqi—and, indeed, global—hero Muntader al-Zaidi, whose act of hurling his shoes at failed president GW Bush proved him superior to all other political journalists, is going to jail. Despite having an excuse:
Why Cipriani's Victory Is A Disaster For Us All
This is Joshua David Stein. I'm back briefly not to discuss Project Runway, which I haven't watched and which Richard and MisterHippity have done quite well already, (consensus: it sucks!) but to discuss the case of Cipriani. It's a topic of abiding interest for me. I wrote a large article on Cipriani for Page Six…
Former Gawker Ed Victim Of Media Circus
Why won't THE MSM leave Choire Sicha's liquor store ALONE! [Radar]
Grubman Disenfranchised, Nation Weeps
Pedestrian-mowing PR queen Lizzie Grubman can't vote. Because she's a convicted felon! And while some candidates feel no compunction about asking for cash from that particular group, Grubman declines all requests. "A lot of candidates have asked for my help with my contacts and although I'd love to help, I have to…
City Finally Fixing Washington Square
The fourth lawsuit against the Parks Department's plan to DESTROY THE CHARACTER of Washington Square Park was thrown out of court yesterday, so bring on the bulldozers. The city will move the fountain over 23 feet to line it up with the arch, because that's been bugging them for 130 years now. Thankfully community…
Grey Gardens The Movie: NOOOOOOOOOOO
Apparently Drew Barrymore thinks she can play Little Edie Bouvier Beale in HBO's forthcoming film version of the documentary "Grey Gardens." What. The. No. This is the greatest risk yet in Barrymore's career; one tiny misstep on this one and the gays will tear her limb from pudgy drunk limb. You're warned, chick.
