Friday - June 25, 2010

David Brooks Furious At 'Rolling Stone' Reporter For Printing On-the-Record Comments

Silly David Brooks. In his Times column today, Brooks condemns Rolling Stone reporter Michael Hastings for being so childish as to print illuminating, on-the-record words from Stanley McChrystal and his aides. Why can't Hastings be as cautious as David Brooks? More »

Season 7 of Entourage Involves Suits Both Regular and Flame-Retardant

Vince's new lease on life, Ari's plans for world domination, Turtle's, well, Turtle-ness, and the rest of the Entourage's adventures are back this Sunday. Who literally goes down in flames? Check the trailer and behind-the-scenes peek, then guess away. More »
#opencaption

A Light, Breezy Leather Dress for a Sweltering Hot Day

[Kristin Cavallari must be sweating so much in this studded leather mini and hot pink spiked heels, worn in the middle of the day at Los Angeles' E! Studios. Image via Pacific Coast News.]

BP Loves Kevin Costner's Oil-Cleaning Machine, Even Though It Hasn't Done Anything Yet

BP executives had a press conference yesterday with their celebrity savior Kevin Costner to heap praise on his miraculous oil-cleaning machine. Too bad the device hasn't even been put in the water yet. Remember about chickens and hatching, BP.
In an earlier post on American Apparel's beauty-focused hiring policies, an internal document referred to the "New Look" at AA, dubbed "The New Standards." What does that mean, exactly? See for yourself—we've obtained the entire 19-page "Dress Code Manual." More »

Angelina's Ex Takes Up With a Murderer

No, not Billy Bob. Though he probably is doing that too. Also today: some casting news about The Help, the ladybook du jour. Rob Lowe makes a reality show. And a workhorse actor morphs into a director. More »

Peter Jackson to Direct The Hobbit?

Despondent fans who were bummed when Guillermo del Toro dropped out of the upcoming Hobbit movie(s), despond no more! Deadline says they've heard from "trusted sources" that LOTR mastermind Peter Jackson may be directing two whole Hobbit films. [Deadline]

Kellogg's Recalls 28 Million Boxes of Extremely Stinky Cereal

Nothing like waking up to a horrible smell that makes you barf in the morning. Kellogg's has recalled 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks because they stink. More »

Washington Post Blogger Resigns Over Private Emails to Friends

Recently hired Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel, who wrote a great blog about the conservative movement for them, has resigned after some blunt private emails to his "friends" were released to the public. Nice going, everyone! More »
We were too busy eating self-serve frozen yogurt last night to bother with the premiere of Twilight. Luckily fictional freelancer Betsey Morgenstern was on the West Coast to report back. For a change, she wasn't the most wasted one there. More »

Winner of World's Longest Tennis Match Lost Next Match Quickly

After winning the world's longest tennis match yesterday (it took three days) John Isner stumbled to his second-round Wimbledon match today and promptly lost. Losing took 75 minutes. "I didn't really have a chance," he said. [NYT, image: AP]

Ten Tips For Healthy Eating

Fellow Americans: our diet has failed. More than 90% of us eat too much salt. We have to tax ourselves just to stop overdosing on soda. It's embarrassing. Fear not—an easy guide to eating healthy is just below! More »

'World's First Bionic Cat' Has Prosthetic Paws

With metal peg legs fused to his bones, Oscar is the "world's first bionic cat." Whereas canine double-amputees are happy to drag themselves around on wheels, the cat's springing gait has long foiled animal prostheticians. Updated with video. More »

Real Housewives of New York Lost Footage: This Really Is the End

Last night was Bravo's Short Cuts-esque episode of previously unaired Housewives vignettes from this season. Come, let's look at these 22 (well, not 22) short stories about the real bridge trolls of New York Island. More »

Jamaican Gangsters Cross-Dressing Like a Real-Life, Ultraviolent Tootsie

Jamaican drug Christopher "Dudus" Coke was arrested Tuesday, after a manhunt that left 70 dead in Kingston. He'll face charges today in Manhattan. Oh, and he had a pink wig and women's glasses in his car when he was arrested. More »

Jason Bateman Becomes Public Enemy for Cutting in Line for iPhone

Two thousand Angelenos reportedly booed and hissed yesterday when Arrested Development's Jason Bateman—escorted by an Apple employee—cut in line for the iPhone. Even Woz waited in line! (This time.) [Us, CNN]

'Don't Taze My Granny!'

Today in necessary and justified taserings: an Oklahoma man called 911 and asked for medical attention for his disabled, bedridden 86 year-old grandmother. Did she somehow end up being tasered? I'm surprised you even have to ask. More »

Nordstrom Photoshops Ralph Lauren Model Tao Okamoto

You know what's really disturbing? When adult models are Photoshopped to (or already are) my size. [Jezebel]

It's Official: The Poors Are About to Take Over the World

Back in the good old days (ten years ago), rich countries accounted for the majority of the world's GDP, as has been the good and proper economic custom since the times of Pontius Pilate. Not any more! More »

Which Actor Uses His Assistant As a Fluffer?

He can't give it to his famous wife without his right hand man getting it hard. This actress cheated on her man with his brother, and this pop singer only likes boys with a large endowment. Size does matter! More »
#gossiproundup

Lindsay Lohan Heads Back to Court for Questions About Drug Use

LiLo faces two hours of questioning about blowing lines and driving drunk. Kate Gosselin's face is full of botched Botox. Courtney Love is an expert on Harvard. Mel Gibson gets restraining order against the mother of his child. TGIFriday gossip. More »

World's Luckiest Employee Gets to Be the 'Face of BP'

You've already met Darryl Willis—in a TV ad! He's the nice man telling you that he volunteered to oversee the claims process for BP in the Gulf. And they put him in a commercial for it! Oh...thanks? More »

Little Fockers: So Focking Tired

Here's a trailer for Little Fockers, the threequel in the epic and groundbreaking Meet the Parents triology. We are in the future, Ben Stiller and his wife have kids, and Bob De Niro is still doing his comedy thing. More »

Cop Beat Army Vet After Handcuffing Him

Earlier this week, prosecutors released portions of a video showing NYPD cop David London beating the hell out of Army veteran Walter Harvin. Now the full video's been released (below). It clearly shows Harvin being beaten after being handcuffed. More »

New York City has a budget! $63 billion, with 2,000 job cuts.

Indonesian Sex Tape Celebrity Charged Under Anti-Porn Law

Indonesian pop star Ariel has been charged under a 2008 anti-pornography law for making sex tapes with female celebrities Luna Maya and Cut Tari. He could face 12 years in jail. Police say Ariel and Luna are being "uncooperative." [BBC]

Are Republicans Trying to Ruin the Economy?

On Thursday, 40 Senate Republicans and one Democrat (Ben Nelson, of course) successfully filibustered a cautious attempt at extending widely agreed-upon tax cuts and necessary unemployment benefits. This, despite having voted to extend similar tax cuts for years. What gives? More »

Prescott Bush Jr.—"brother of one president and uncle of another"—has died.

#picofthenight

The Four Bs: Bill Clinton, Budweiser, Bocanegra, and Beating Algeria

[Former President Bill Clinton and U.S. soccer center-back Carlos Bocanegra celebrate the U.S. win over Algeria. Bill has been enjoying himself so much he's staying for Saturday's game against Ghana. Via Sports Illustrated writer Luke Winn's Twitter.]