The AP reports that a shady alliance between a toll-free service operation, PrimeTel, and a company that operates phone sex lines, National A-1, has enabled the widespread redirection of popular 800 numbers to phone sex lines.

Look, we all know the phone is scary. But sometimes you can't avoid it. Herewith, a few tips for making calls without sounding like a weirdo.

Jerry Seinfeld may not be a Lady Gaga fan, but—in this original video by Sarah aka globochem—he and the rest of the Seinfeld cast make up a pretty damn decent version of the pop diva's "Telephone" music video.

Lady Gaga has dubbed this "Telephone"-inspired tattoo "the most amazing tattoo of all time," though there's no word yet on how Beyonce feels about her likeness being permanently etched in this person's skin. [LadyGaga]

Lady Gaga may have been promoting Polaroid in her "Telephone" video for more than we know: Did her endorsement deal actually include an equity stake? Lady knows how to do business. [NY Post]

Even if you didn't particularly like "Telephone," you've got to appreciate the thought-provoking discussions, intelligent arguments and fascinating topics the the video has prompted.

I can't honestly remember what my first thought was after watching Lady Gaga's new "Telephone" video, though I can say for certain that it wasn't "Hot damn, now I need a sandwich with Miracle Whip!"

Three things we learned from images of Lady Gaga's new video, "Telephone": 1. She appears to have waitressing experience. 2. She'd be perfect for an Easy Rider remake. 3. HAIRPHONE is the new black. [ONTD via LadyGaga.com]

Saturday night at a bar a friend and I were discussing his latest date. The date was running late and texted a few times, saying so. Eventually, the date just went ahead and canceled the date, saying he was sorry he wouldn't be able to make it. And he did so via text. Yesterday, I had an exchange with a friend in…