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#traderoundup
Bow Before the Comcast-NBC Universal Megalith
Actually save it for when the deal actually goes through. But that time has moved closer now that Comcast announced a $30 billion deal to take over NBC Universal from GE. The next big question: Are regulators going to flip? [Gawker] -
#art
James Franco's 'General Hospital' Appearance Was Subversive Performance Art
We like you, James Franco. (Thank you for signing our copy of Going Rogue.) You are a handsome man and a good actor. But now we have to make fun of you for claiming your "General Hospital" appearance was art. [Gawker] -
#pranks
Yale Terrorized by Fake Infected Monkeys
A tipster forwarded an email sent by "Yale police" to undergraduates informing them that rhesus monkeys infected with "Motaba virus" had escaped from a research facility. It was a prank. (some were fooled.) But, pretty funny guys! [Yale Daily News] [Gawker] -
#mentalimage
Bill O'Reilly and Laura Ingraham: 'Sexy Nude Amateurs'.
A fire left thousands of Time Warner subscribers without cable for a few hours today. But there was a silver lining! The on-screen guide was hilariously confused tonight, labeling Laura Ingraham and Bill O'Reilly "Sexy nude amateurs". Ha. [Gawker] -
#twitterati
Bodily Fluids, Mafia Haunt Twitterati
A San Franciscan unintentionally witnessed a sort of in-car tune up; a j-schooler scheduled a sit-down with a reputed mobster and a lady in fur left a bathroom in terrible shape. The Twitterati were traumatized. [Gawker] -
#jerseyshore
Live Blogging Jersey Shore, Week 1
You've seen the trailer, you've read the controversy, and you've met the cast, now set your dial and get out your laptop. It's time to live blog the premiere of Jersey Shore. [Gawker] -
#gawkercares
Your Last Chance to Buy Gawker's James Franco-Endorsed Sarah Palin SlamBook: Tonight
The moment's almost here: one lucky bidder is going to be the proud owner of our charity-friendly National Book Award-winner and James Franco-endorsed copy of Sarah Palin's Going Rogue, which is going to benefit Save The Children. Not Dave Eggers. [Gawker] -
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#gfail
Google Search Results Are Being Taken Over By Right-Wing Crazies
Google's mission is to "organize the world's information". Unfortunately, a lot of this information is from crazy right-wingers. First came the Michelle Obama chimp picture in image search. Now, look what happens when you Google "Planned Parenthood": [Gawker] -
#tiplist
What's in #tips Today?
We get lots of suggestions of what to post on Gawker every day. Let's take a look at what came in through the #tips page: [Gawker] -
#tweetbeat
Pink's Show Tonight Was Awesome! But She's Sorry About That Girl Who Passed Out.
Today in Tweetbeat: Pink feels for an audience member, Sarah Palin indulges in weather-smugness, and if Whitney Port really loves walking alone so much why does she have to tweet while she's doing it? More » -
#altarcations
Personal/Political
"I think the likelihood is that they'll get married before I do." — Rock star speech-giver Diane Savino talked to NY Mag's Daily Intel about her hopes for gay marriage (and her karaoke experience). [Daily Intel] -
#dirtbagafterdark
Marilyn And Evan's Troubling Reunion; Did Tiger Pay His Mistress To Keep Quiet?
- Marilyn Manson revealed in an interview that he and Evan Rachel Wood are back together. Evan — When a guy violently beats and murders your look-alike in a music video, that's a deal breaker.
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#theycandoit
Rosie the Riveter High School: Teaching Girls the Trades
A charter high school in Long Beach, California is taking after its namesake and teaching a new generation of young women the skills needed for careers "as welders, plumbers, carpenters, electricians and other trades." [LA Times] -
#mysteries
Steve Forbes Done In By Editor He Deposed, Probably
That juicy tell-all book about the splintering Forbes family is probably by a recently departed Forbes managing editor, who has issued a tanatalizing no-comment on the matter. This is why you must be careful who you fire, media barons. [Gawker] -
#picoftheday
Finger on the Button
[President Barack Obama gets some help from his first ladies, Sasha, Malia, and Michelle, when lighting the national Christmas tree in D.C. today. Image via AP] [Gawker] -
#surrealstreet
Tyra Teaches Cookie Monster How To Smize
If you happened to catch Tyra today, no you did not accidentally eat mold: it was a special show for kids celebrating Sesame Street's 40th anniversary. So everyone spoke very slowly and condescendingly, especially Tyra. (Yes, more than usual!) More » -
#anthropologie
Ancient, Modern Man Bad At Shopping
It's apparently all in the genes. Cue "Manohlos" joke right about now. Or better yet, don't: More » -
#animalbehavior
Feministe Writer: Cheetah Article "Actually Sort Of A Rape Joke"
"We're all familiar with the scenario of someone isolating you when you are too drunk to give informed consent and forcing sex on you. [...] we already have a name for people who do it. And it's not 'cheetahs.'" [Feministe] -
#ripoffs
Time Inc. Will Pay You Promptly, If You Pay Them for the Service
Time Inc. has opened up a fantastic new market: charging its freelancers for the privilege of being paid for their work in a timely fashion. [Gawker] -
#clips
Neil Patrick Harris Stars in "The Inappropriate Snowman"
CBS made this cheeky joint promo for Frosty the Snowman and How I Met Your Mother, using audio of Neil Patrick Harris's raunchy HIMYM character Barney mashed up with Frosty. Who knew Frosty had a porn collection? Clip below. More » -
#dirtytricks
Ladyblog Commenters Ruin Everything
God, can you believe these party-pooping chicks? Everyone who counts loved Method's "Shiny Suds" video, until some "commenters on one blog" killed their buzz. At least, that's what you'd think reading between the lines of an Advertising Age account: More » -
#snapjudgment
"These Shoes Prove My Commitment To Sparkle Motion"
[Miami, December 2. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]
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#leftovers
Death Threats Against Obama No Higher Than Normal • Sarah Palin Receives "Great American" Award
• This morning, during a Homeland Security Committee hearing, U.S. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan said that the number of death threats that have been leveled against Obama are no greater than those received by Bush or Clinton. • More » -
#teamthoreau
Who's On First? Whitman.
Novel-T has launched a line of baseball shirts with the names of famous authors. Their co-creator says, "The shirts are selling very well. Not 'Going Rogue' well, but more like 'a popular literary novel translated from the French' well." [Mediabistro] -
#advertising
Grandmothers and Ice Cream Should Not Get So Close
The old person sex thing has gone on far too long. [Copyranter at AnimalNY] [Gawker]

















