#picoftheday

Sea, Sea Señorita

[Sasha Obama hams it up in the ocean while on vacation with her mother in Marbella, Spain. Image via Bauer-Griffin]
06:30 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#mixedbag Click here to read 10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, a queef joke squeaks out on live TV, Bill Cosby claims he isn't dead, and Teresa Giudice gets grilled about her money problems on The View. [Jezebel]
07:00 PM
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By Tracie Egan Morrissey
#lemonade Click here to read Little Oregon Lemonade Girl Triumphs

Little Oregon Lemonade Girl Triumphs

Mean Oregon health officials shut down 7-year-old Julie Murphy's lemonade stand because it wasn't up to code. But now the county's top official has apologized: ''A lemonade stand is a classic, iconic American kid thing to do," he said. [AP]
06:12 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#weekinreview Click here to read The Week We Were Hot

The Week We Were Hot

Let's take a look back at the week that was, a hot week full of hot topics. More »
06:07 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#wereadyou Click here to read Comment of the Day: The Ballad of the Airport Drunk

Comment of the Day: The Ballad of the Airport Drunk

Today we looked at how airports are gonna get a whole lot drunker. We used a particularly evocative picture to illustrate the post, causing one commenter to wax poetic, a melancholy, drunken elegy. More »
05:54 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#art Click here to read Beaver's Giant Vagina Terrorizes Small Town in Minnesota

Beaver's Giant Vagina Terrorizes Small Town in Minnesota

A sculpture of a beaver with a giant vagina has has torn the sleepy town of Bemidji, Minnesota asunder, awakening ardent debate about the right to bear labia—and inspiring mischievous, sticky-goo-squirting vandals. More »
05:39 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#memes Click here to read Let's All Ignore Jessi Slaughter Now

Let's All Ignore Jessi Slaughter Now

It seems like so long ago Jessi Slaughter was the 11-year-old girl brought to tears by Internet bullies. Now she has announced that she's launching a clothing line in a new video. OK, it's time to say goodbye Jessi! More »
05:34 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#realitytv Click here to read Sarah Palin Needs Kate Gosselin More Than Kate Gosselin Needs Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin Needs Kate Gosselin More Than Kate Gosselin Needs Sarah Palin

As everyone already knew, Kate Gosselin and Sarah Palin's recent camping trip together was filmed for TLC. But it's not for Kate's show. No, it's for the upcoming show, Sarah Palin's Alaska. Who's acting like the celebrity now, Sarah?
05:23 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#idiots Click here to read Limbaugh: Media Thinks Michelle Obama Can Take Fancy Vacations Because of Our 'Slave Past'

Limbaugh: Media Thinks Michelle Obama Can Take Fancy Vacations Because of Our 'Slave Past'

Rush is always so right about everything, isn't he? Well, not today! Rush decided to be as much of an ass as possible, claiming that the media's been "celebrating" Michelle Obama's Spanish vacation because of guilt over our "slave past." More »
05:16 PM
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By Jim Newell
#fashion Click here to read Fashion Designers May Get a Bill to Protect Their Precious Clothes from Copycats

Fashion Designers May Get a Bill to Protect Their Precious Clothes from Copycats

New York Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a bill today that would require apparel companies to wait three years before copying the designs of high-end fashion labels. Forever 21 will soon be called Forever 24. More »
04:55 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#update Click here to read And On the Third Day Caroline Giuliani Went Into Hiding

And On the Third Day Caroline Giuliani Went Into Hiding

On Wednesday, Rudy Giuliani's daughter was arrested in a ponytail and oversized t-shirt. On Thursday, photos of her emerging from the police custody with a paparazzi-ready makeover hit the papers. Today she removed her Facebook profile and went silent. More »
04:43 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#corporateamerica Click here to read HP CEO Resigns Over Sexual Harassment

HP CEO Resigns Over Sexual Harassment

Mark Hurd, the CEO of Hewlett-Packard, is resigning after a company investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him found "violations of the company's standards of business conduct." No replacement's been named yet. [NYT. Pic: Getty]
04:41 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#higherlearning Click here to read These Are the College Majors That Will Ruin Your Life

These Are the College Majors That Will Ruin Your Life

A study has compiled a list of the top college majors that lead to low pay. Shockingly, if you major in art or religion or social work, you will never make any money ever and die a penniless, miserable idealist.
04:37 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#2012 Click here to read Mitt Romney Is Driving a Pickup Truck to Fundraisers Now

Mitt Romney Is Driving a Pickup Truck to Fundraisers Now

Mitt Romney, who sleeps in a blue blazer, red power-tie and khaki slacks, drove his ol' pickup truck to a New Hampshire fundraiser yesterday. Will this "proletarian-car" populist approach help him, as it did Sen. Scott Brown? Unlikely. More »
04:29 PM
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By Jim Newell
#creepy Click here to read Does A Shirtless Shiloh Pic Cross A Legal Line?

Does A Shirtless Shiloh Pic Cross A Legal Line?

The gender police is back on Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, most recently because Us Weekly published photos of the four-year-old in boys' swim trunks. But the fact that she's not wearing a top raises a whole different set of questions. [Jezebel]
04:23 PM
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By Irin Carmon
#journalismism

Rolling Stone's Michael Hastings is surprised the Army denied his latest embed request. Generous soul!

04:20 PM
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#feuds

Wyclef Jean vs. Sean Penn: Battle of the Celebrity Haiti Supporters

Click here to read Wyclef Jean vs. Sean Penn: Battle of the Celebrity Haiti Supporters
Sean Penn and Wyclef Jean both love Haiti. So you'd think they'd love each other. Wrong! Just minutes after Wyclef announced his candidacy on CNN, Sean was on the air casting aspersions about his intentions. Now, Wyclef responds. More »
04:17 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#monstertrucks Click here to read Against Muslim Democrat, GOP Hopeful Tows Monster Truck Of Christ

Against Muslim Democrat, GOP Hopeful Tows Monster Truck Of Christ

Joel Demos is a Republican from Minnesota running a long-shot campaign to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. House. To raise cash, Demos hand-pulled a monster truck. The truck's name? Jesus. [Jalopnik]
04:00 PM
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By Justin Hyde
#clipjob

Gawker.TV: The Five Best Videos Ever of the Day

Today at Gawker.TV, what Will Ferrell won't do for a laugh, Jon Stewart dismantles criticism against the repeal of Prop 8, Bethenny Frankel's sage nanny, and the Seinfeld remix to a Lady Gaga song that will drive Jerry Seinfeld nuts. More »
04:00 PM
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By Whitney Jefferson
#recaps Click here to read <em>Project Runway</em>: The Death of Infinity

Project Runway: The Death of Infinity

The worst part about Project Runway is the first few episodes when the cast is still littered with bad designers. At least they have the decency to create some drama before getting kicked out! More »
03:54 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#cordobahouse Click here to read Michael Bloomberg Is Getting Tired of These Ground Zero Mosque Questions

Michael Bloomberg Is Getting Tired of These Ground Zero Mosque Questions

Michael Bloomberg, having already delivered an eloquent defense of the Islamic community center near Ground Zero, has returned to his typical testiness. Today, for example, he told a radio host, "It's a shame we even have to talk about this." More »
03:45 PM
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By Jim Newell
#traderoundup Click here to read Katherine Heigl Monster Attacks, Devours Beloved Old Actress

Katherine Heigl Monster Attacks, Devours Beloved Old Actress

It's true, and the old biddy didn't even see it coming. Also today: casting news about some smaller-time actors that is still pretty interesting, the Family Guy guy goes all earnest on us, and some thoughts on David E. Kelley. More »
03:41 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#sales Click here to read Wide-Eyed Tales from Kimora and Russell Simmons' Epic Yard Sale

Wide-Eyed Tales from Kimora and Russell Simmons' Epic Yard Sale

The lavish New Jersey mansion once home to Kimora Lee Simmons and her ex-husband Russell has been sold. But first they're having a yard sale! It includes Warhol paintings, $20,000 bronzes, fur coats, and a $200,000 bed. More »
03:37 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#recessionomics Click here to read Put On Your Success Specs and the World Is Peachy Keen

Put On Your Success Specs and the World Is Peachy Keen

The Way We Live Now: shedding—shedding jobs, like a thick fur coat sloughing off in the summer's heat. You don't want our economy to sweat, do you? Not to worry: a little perspective will turn that frown upside down! More »
03:31 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#wtf Click here to read <em>Vogue Italia</em>'s Awful Oil Spill Fashion Shoot

Vogue Italia's Awful Oil Spill Fashion Shoot

You know what's artistically inspiring? The worst environmental disaster in US history, that's what. If you're Steven Meisel, shooting for Vogue Italia, that is. Um, what? [Jezebel]
03:30 PM
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By Dodai Stewart
#crime Click here to read Police Arrest Rich Kid Mugging People in Central Park

Police Arrest Rich Kid Mugging People in Central Park

Jesse Wasserman was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly robbing three people in Central Park using a fake gun. Wasserman, it turns out, is a former prep school kid from tony New Rochelle. It's a suburban horror story! More »
03:06 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#contest Click here to read Go to the Movies. For Free!

Go to the Movies. For Free!

Need a break from keeping up with the tragicomedy that is Lindsay Lohan's life? Well, take the survey below and email the last question to surveys@gawker.com and you could win $150 in Fandango Bucks that you can use to see the summer blockbuster of your choice. [Rules] More »
02:59 PM
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#exclusive

Joe Biden Is Relaxing on the Beach Today

What's Joe Biden doing right now? He and Jill Biden are taking in some sun at Cryder Beach in Southampton, according to a tipster who generously sent along a few photos of the shirtless Vice President under a beach umbrella. More »
02:31 PM
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By Jim Newell
#sciencewatch Click here to read Scientists Will Not Stop Until We're All Lizard Monsters

Scientists Will Not Stop Until We're All Lizard Monsters

Monster making! Russian warming! Frog mountains! Bat extinction! Multiple sclerosis! Hurricane season! Quantum entanglement! Pet meds! And Polish geologists! It's your Friday Science Watch, where we watch your science—while screwing in a light bulb, all alone! More »
02:27 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#gayrepublicans Click here to read Gay Conservatives to Party With Ann Coulter at 'Homocon 2010'

Gay Conservatives to Party With Ann Coulter at 'Homocon 2010'

The gay conservative group GOProud — whose platform is essentially "cut taxes, while being gay" — is hosting a party called "Homocon 2010" with Ann Coulter, "The Right Wing Judy Garland." Fun! But isn't Ann Coulter mean to gay people? More »
02:24 PM
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By Jim Newell
#ouch Click here to read French Tourist Survives Fall Into Grand Canyon

French Tourist Survives Fall Into Grand Canyon

A French tourist slipped off the edge of the Grand Canyon while taking pictures and fell 75 feet. But he survived! Now he has a great story to tell, and "Falling Into the Grand Canyon" has a Yelp review. [AP]
02:17 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#interns Click here to read Fox Business Reveals Gloat-Worthy Story Came from Random Intern

Fox Business Reveals Gloat-Worthy Story Came from Random Intern

Financial reporter Charlie Gasparino broke some news, and to celebrate, Fox Business aired a segment entitled "Charlie Breaks and Brags," in which the scrappy blowhard reveals his source: an intern, whose name he wrote on a post-it note. More »
01:59 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#recaps

Jersey Shore: Making Up and Breaking Up

Click here to read <em>Jersey Shore</em>: Making Up and Breaking Up
The relationships, both romantic and social, of the subjects on Jersey Shore, the most important sociological experiment of our time, are very volatile. Sometimes they are soothed with the balm of alcohol. Sometimes it makes them explode. Sometimes both! More »
01:53 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#wikileaks Click here to read Why the Pentagon's War on Wikileaks Is Like the Music Industry's War on Napster

Why the Pentagon's War on Wikileaks Is Like the Music Industry's War on Napster

The Pentagon is super mad about Wikileaks leaking 70,000 classified Afghanistan war documents. So mad that they have made the ridiculous demand that Wikileaks "return" the data. A massive organization willfully misunderstanding how the Internet works? Sounds familiar! More »
01:43 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#videuhoh Click here to read Harry Smith Cuts the Hell Out of His Finger, on Television

Harry Smith Cuts the Hell Out of His Finger, on Television

Here is amiable CBS Early Show host Harry Smith absolutely cutting the you-know-what out of his finger, with a vegetable slicer, on live TV this morning. You know he wanted to say "Fuck!" so bad. More »
01:37 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#tearsofjoy Click here to read OMFG It's The Official <em>Lost</em> Epilogue

OMFG It's The Official Lost Epilogue

Are you sitting down? Good. Because we have to go back, and this appears to be the way. Here's a clip; full version available on the Season 6 and/or complete collection DVDs. [Jezebel]
01:35 PM
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By Jessica Coen
#exclusive Click here to read How Tom Cruise Earned The Nickname &quot;See Cruise Crash Again&quot;

How Tom Cruise Earned The Nickname "See Cruise Crash Again"

Tom Cruise's crazed two-wheels-off-the-ground record-setting lap around British motoring show Top Gear's track wasn't a surprise to those who've seen him race. One of Cruise's driving instructors gave us an exclusive look into his terrifying, short-lived, and accident-prone racing career. [Jalopnik]
01:20 PM
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By Matt Hardigree
#recaps

Real Housewives of D.C.: The Goat Rodeo

Click here to read <em>Real Housewives of D.C.</em>: The Goat Rodeo
Well, that happened. Bravo unrolled its fifth entry in their wildly successful reality franchise and it was, well, something of a death knell, methinks. For the series, for DC, for women in general. It was just plumb awful, wasn't it? More »
01:10 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#mediacrack Click here to read Freelance Payment Problems at <em>Blackbook</em>

Freelance Payment Problems at Blackbook

In your contentious Friday media column: freelancers say BlackBook's not paying them, a family sues Metro for misleading photo usage, WaPoCo makes money (no thanks to the newspaper), and a bidder for Newsweek says he was ignored. More »
01:09 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#opencaption

The Queen of Hearts

[Queen Latifah and presumed girlfriend Jeanette Jenkins on a yacht in France, where they've been hanging out with newlyweds Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. Maybe they'll take our advice and wed in California when they get back? Image via Bauer-Griffin.]
01:01 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#videuhoh Click here to read Kabbalists Have a Dance Party to Madonna's 'Like a Prayer'

Kabbalists Have a Dance Party to Madonna's 'Like a Prayer'

Kabbalah leader Philip Berg had a birthday party in Tel Aviv, and someone put video of it on YouTube. Watch "the Rav" and his followers get jiggy to a Madonna song about blowjobs and other Kabbalah-approved tunes. More »
12:57 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#theyregrrrreat Click here to read The Frosted Flakes Commercial that Launched Jane Lynch's Career

The Frosted Flakes Commercial that Launched Jane Lynch's Career

We all know Jane Lynch from her roles on Glee and Party Down, but what did it take to kick-start her career? Starring as part of a Tony the Tiger-obsessed couple in a Frosted Flakes commercial directed by Christopher Guest. [Gawker.TV]
12:30 PM
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By Whitney Jefferson
#bp Click here to read BP Will Get All That Oil Out of (Underneath) the Gulf

BP Will Get All That Oil Out of (Underneath) the Gulf

You didn't think a little once-in-a-century environmental catastrophe was going to keep BP from its sweet Gulf oil, did you? BP is definitely not ruling out a return to the Gulf reservoir that ruined our environment. More »
12:26 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#crazies Click here to read Roger Ailes, Sean Hannity Can Carry Hidden Guns

Roger Ailes, Sean Hannity Can Carry Hidden Guns

Two guys who have permits to carry concealed handguns in New York: Fox News evil toadish mastermind Roger Ailes, and American tough guy Sean Hannity. Why so scared, fellas? Ailes, at least, can blame his paranoid insanity. More »
12:06 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#senate Click here to read Mitch McConnell Tells Al Franken, &quot;This Isn't Saturday Night Live&quot;

Mitch McConnell Tells Al Franken, "This Isn't Saturday Night Live"

Al Franken was so bored with Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell yesterday that he made silly faces at him, from the Senate president's chair. McConnell, furious, told Franken, "this isn't Saturday Night Live." True! It's even worse. More »
12:05 PM
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By Jim Newell
#thefriendlyskies Click here to read Drunk People Will Save the Airline Industry

Drunk People Will Save the Airline Industry

Have you flown lately? You don't remember, do you? You were too drunk. That's not just a troubling sign of your creeping alcoholism; it's also a business plan for the entire airline industry! More »
11:35 AM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#grifters

The Elaborate, Lucrative Cancer Lie of Ashley Kirilow

Click here to read The Elaborate, Lucrative Cancer Lie of Ashley Kirilow
Meet your new devious cancer-scammer: 23-year-old Toronto resident Ashley Kirilow. She shaved her head, waxed her eyebrows, plucked her eyelashes and allegedly scammed more than $20,000 through her charity, "Change" for the Cure. More »
11:27 AM
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By Adrian Chen
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