Jezebel: The Office

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Madeleine Davies — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

In this week's TV roundup, Matthew and Mary finally touch mouths on Downton Abbey, Sophia Grace and Rosie are adorable on the Grammys red carpet, Zooey Deschanel is adorkable (barf) on SNL and Rachel's gay dads are finally revealed. More »

Office Romances Now Documented With Employer 'Love Contracts'

Erin Gloria Ryan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:20:00 EST

Now that the average American is expected to spend every waking moment at work and people are marrying later, intraoffice romantic mingling is becoming commonplace. But with love comes the risk of the the sweet gone sour and the ensuing management nightmare of trying to keep complaining and infighting to a minimum among jilted exes. Enter the Love Contract— a document that employees who are knocking boots are increasingly expected to sign. More »

Mindy Kaling Visits Jezebel, Takes Your Questions

Jessica Coen — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:55:00 EST

Mindy Kaling is many things. She's a writer. An actress. A blogger. A fantastically funny lady who… C'mon, does she really need an introduction? Do you even want to read this intro paragraph? No, no you do not. More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Whitney Jefferson — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:00:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Martha Stewart can't control herself around Taylor Lautner, Kathie Lee Gifford has a big mouth, and the most flamboyant wedding planner in all of Beverly Hills returns to TV. More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Whitney Jefferson — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:15:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Whoopi Goldberg demonstrates how not to poop-and-text, Josh Groban appears on The Office as Andy's brother, Survivor has a nasty meat challenge, and Tamera Mowry enjoys her sister breast milk. Tasty! More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Whitney Jefferson — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:25:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, James Spader punches in at The Office, Tyra Banks shaves Nigel Barker's head, and Dr. Drew was on Wheel Of Fortune back in the 80s. Plus, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia makes a visit to the actual Jersey Shore. More »

Daniel Craig Completely Horrified By Early Cut Of Dragon Tattoo Movie

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EDT

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The fairly explicit posters for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo are just the tip of the iceberg: Daniel Craig says the film is "as adult as you can possibly make it." Director David Fincher showed him an early cut of the flick, and James Bond freaked:"Fincher, he's not holding back. They've given him free rein. He showed me some scenes recently, and my hand was over my mouth, going, 'Are you fucking serious?' It's not that he simply showed me footage that was horribly graphic. It was stuff that was happening, or had happened. And somehow you don't see it… There's more than one way to sense violence. Much more powerful ways than seeing it step-by-step." [Contact Music via Esquire, USA Today, Independent ] More »

Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know Mindy Kaling?

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:10:00 EDT

Mindy Kaling's book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, doesn't hit stores until the fall, but her publisher has posted a substantial excerpt online. Using the text as a guide, see if you can figure out whether these statements are true or false. Then highlight the hidden text for the answers. More »

Promo Posters And The Sideways Woman

Gwen Sharp, Ph.D. — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:40:00 EDT

Way back in September of last year, we saw this Star Trek promotional poster, which showed the main cast staring straight out at the viewer, with the exception of the one female character, who was turned to the side, glancing sideways at the viewer with her mouth slightly open. More »

Will Ferrell Meets His New Office-mates

Whitney Jefferson — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EDT

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Yes, waiting weeks to see Will Ferrell's new role on The Office has been difficult, but for those who just can't wait any longer — cheer up! Here are two preview clips from next week's episode. Spoilers ahead! More »

We Need More Rich Ladies In Literature

Anna North — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EDT

We know women are underrepresented among the country's richest people. But it turns out that fictional women are paupers compared to their male counterparts as well. How come make-believe ladies aren't raking in bank? More »

How To Quit A Job With Your Career Intact

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:11:00 EST

Quiting a job and transitioning to a new one is a serious career move. Keep the bridge to your job open and operational with these quitting time tips. [Lifehacker] More »

Lindsay Is Just Forgetful, You Guys

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST

According to the police report in Lindsay Lohan's jewelry jacking case, on January 18, four days before the alleged necklace incident, LL went to Kamofie & Company — the store in question — and tried on a pair of 18 karat gold white diamond earrings. She then took off one earring and left the other in her ear while she shopped. And! When she was finished browsing, she started to leave the store while still wearing the earring. The report states, "[The clerk] stopped her and reminded Ms. Lohan she was still wearing the earring. Ms. Lohan laughed, admitted to her mistake and removed the earring from her ear and returned it to [the clerk]." The defense can argue that LL absentmindedly left her own, more expensive earrings on the counter and forgets stuff like that all the time. Absentminded! The kid's not a klepto! [TMZ]

Lindsay Lohan's hearing is February 23. Rumor: Lindsay is willing to plead guilty to make the case go away, provided she doesn't get any jail or prison time. [TMZ]

Lindsay wore white to court because she is innocent. Duh. [TMZ]

Nancy Grace says of Lindsay Lohan: "If you send a black girl into that same jewelry store, or an uneducated person or a poor person, they come away with a $2,500 necklace, honey, they would be thrown down on the asphalt and dragged by their feet back into the store and prosecuted!" [Bossip] More »

How to Ergonomically Optimize Your Workspace

Jessica Coen — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:50:00 EST

We spend a lot of time sitting at our desks every day, and while it may not look like it, it can wreak havoc with out bodies. Here's how to set up a healthy, ergonomic workspace to keep you comfortable and injury-free. [Lifehacker] More »

Will The Office Be The Same Without Mindy Kaling? [Updated]

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:40:00 EST

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It's big news that this is Steve Carrell's last season on The Office. But to us, it's bigger news that Mindy Kaling is leaving! [An update on that below.] More »

Reese Witherspoon's Career Highlight Involves An Elephant

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

Though she has acted alongside respected thespians such as Joaquin Phoenix, James Purefoy and Luke Wilson, working with a pachyderm for Water For Elephants was "one of the best experiences of my career," says Reese Witherspoon.

Your Imaginary Best Friend Looked Awesome Yesterday

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:15:00 EST

Beverly Hills, CA, Jan 22: Mindy Kaling, who you sometimes imagine is your best friend/co-adventure haver, arrives at the 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel (Image via Getty)

JWOWW's Clothing Line Gets Killed

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:37:00 EDT

Sad news for those who were eagerly awaiting our Boob Slings in the mail: JWOWW's clothing line will not go into production, due to a trademark dispute. All customers who pre-ordered Ms. Woww's spangled wares are to be refunded. [Radar]

Offices Are Bad For Work

Sadie Stein — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:18:00 EDT

Webby businessman Jason Fried: "Interruptions are the enemy of work...and [at the office] everyone's calling meetings all the time, everyone's screaming people's names across the thing, there's phones ringing all the time. People are walking around. It's all about interruptions." More »

Michael Scott & Dwight Schrute Are Swingers!

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:22:00 EDT

[Studio City, August 19. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

Thomas Jane & Patricia Arquette Call It Quits

Hortense Smith — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Yet another celebrity split: Thomas Jane and Patricia Arquette are set to divorce after four years of marriage. The two had previously separated and later reconciled in 2009. [People]

Bellucci, Dolce, And Gabbana Take Rome

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Monica Bellucci, who gave birth just six weeks ago, Domenico Dolce, and Stefano Gabbana shot a La Dolce Vita-themed Martini Gold ad together in Rome. Stefano tweeted the whole thing. [Daily Mail, WWD]

Betty White Won't Get Naked For SNL; Gwynnie & ScarJo Refuse To Pose Together

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EDT

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Betty White has some rules about appearing on Saturday Night Live on May 8:

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:40:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Al Pacino is totally batshit loonball, Sarah Silverman doesn't like fat chick jokes, and Steve Carell's hair has gotten mysteriously thicker since season one of The Office. More »

Johnny Depp Is A Terrible Dancer; Details About Sarah Palin's TV Show Start To Surface

Hortense Smith — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST

Helena Bonham Carter says that despite all evidence to the contrary, Johnny Depp isn't great at everything: "He can't dance at all. In Alice he dances and it is hidden really well that he is terrible." [ShowbizSpy]

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap Snooki gives the finger on live TV, Mel Gibson calls a reporter an asshole, and NBC clears a "large vagina" joke. More »

Gobs Of Grammys Gossip, Plus The Truth About Drew's Engagement & Beyoncé's Marriage

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

If the Jonas Brothers seemed distracted when presenting on stage at the Grammys, it's because Lady Gaga and her enormous 3D glitter ice floe Snow Miser outfit were being seated. [CBS News]

"Office Girls" Boosting Economy With Extravagant Shopping

LatoyaPeterson — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:20:00 EST

Do you belong to the "nothing at the end of the month club," where you spend everything you earn? A new Financial Times piece focuses on China's "office girls" and how their extravagant shopping is fueling the Chinese economy. More »

"I Don't Talk Trash; I Talk Smack."

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:50:00 EST

[Los Angeles, December 22. Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

Mindy Kaling to Ellen: "You Look Like a Lemur"

Lindsay Robertson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:20:00 EST

The Office writer Mindy Kaling was on Ellen today, where she showed a picture of herself at age 11 ("You can't tell what gender I was") and gives Ellen major compliments on her ice-blue lemur-like eyes. Bonus clip below. More »

Mindy Kaling Will Single-Handedly Make Romantic Comedies Good Again

Lindsay Robertson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:20:00 EST

The Office writer, actor, and heroine just got a big movie deal for The Low Self Esteem of Lizzie Gillespie, about "a woman whose lack of self-worth has limited her choice in men to losers." [Variety] More »

New Moon Breaks Records; Amy Proposes To Blake

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

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'Sup Twihards? This column alleges Robert Pattinson is a "hot property" thanks to New Moon's record-breaking box office this weekend…

There's A Mad Man In The Office

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST

Was the plot of Mad Men's season finale stolen from The Office? The foundation of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and The Michael Scott Paper Company are awfully similar (though they do take place 46 years apart.) [SlashFilm via Buzzfeed] More »

Art Imitates Life

Anna North — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT

As this video mashup reveals, Glenn Beck's paranoia has ascended to such heights that he's now making the same arguments as Dwight Schrute. Beck seems like a good candidate for the Schrute family custom of shunning. [Huffington Post] More »

Jon Krasinski & Conan O'Brien Do "The Marionette"

Lindsay Robertson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:30:00 EDT

Steve Carell dared Jon Krasinski to do his marionette impression on The Tonight Show last night, and it looked so fun Conan joined in. Look for it on dance floors soon! Clip above. More »

They're Getting Maaaaaried!

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:40:00 EDT

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski are on in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly talking about their TV wedding and pregnancy as super adorable Office-couple Jim and Pam. The hour-long wedding special will air Tonight! Pictures here. [JustJared] More »

Craig Ferguson Sends Mindy Kaling Into A Dangerous Custard Zone

Hortense Smith — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:10:00 EDT

Mindy Kaling stopped by The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on Friday night to promote the new season of The Office, and ended up calling Ferguson out for recommending a custard shop in the "sketchiest" neighborhood ever. Via [ONTD] More »

Big British Actor Loves His Itty-Bitty Obama Button

Anna Holmes — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:20:00 EDT

Let's be honest: it's a slow news day. Meaning, this clip is simply an excuse to admire Idris Elba (The Wire), who turned up on Tavis Smiley's show with an adorable Obama button...and a backstory. More »

Parks: An Underwhelming Re-Creation Of The Office

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:20:00 EDT

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Amy Poehler's new sitcom Parks and Recreation is shot in the same mockumentary style as The Office, but critics say the format doesn't fit the new show and undermines Pohler's strong performance. More »

Lindsay Lohan: Fibs & Financial Trouble?

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan a liar? In the latest issue of Nylon, LL says she's hoping to work with Seth Rogen but "Seth won't call us back." Rogen says: