Jezebel: The Wire

Following Snoop's Arrest, Creator Of The Wire Discusses "Other America"

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:11:00 EST

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In a meta turn of events, Felicia Pearson, who played the hitwoman Snoop on The Wire was arrested today on drug charges. While Pearson's journey from a murder conviction at 14 to starring in what's often described as the greatest American television series was often painted as a happy ending, the charges reinforce the show's message about the near impossibility of escaping a world of poverty and crime. More »

Khloe Kardashian Is Pregnant

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

Newly ginger Khloe Kardashian has, as they say, a bun in the oven.

We'd Break The Law To Get The Wire Monopoly

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:50:00 EDT

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We have no idea why this fake The Wire-inspired Monopoly board isn't for sale—especially when it "reflects the chance element of life on the streets." More »

Jane Lynch Talks To Ellen About Being Gay In Hollywood

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT

For an episode that will air today, Jane Lynch visited Ellen and talked about coming out in Hollywood.

Chanel Couture Inspires Witty Celebrity Banter

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Jessica Alba was so impressed by the 40-foot-tall lion at the Chanel show that she kept taking pictures of it. Anna Mouglalis said, "I feel like I'm inAlice in Wonderland!" Meanwhile, Beirut is "where it's all happening right now." [WWD]

Sadly, We Are Not Dancers In Stringer Bell's Music Video

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Idris Elba, a.k.a. King Driis, is clearly a man of many talents — including accents! He traded British for American in The Wire, and in this video, he raps with a hint of island patois. Where's Omar? [New York] More »

Angelina's Old Modeling Pictures For Sale; Media Piles Onto Richardson Allegations

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Pictures of a 15-year-old Angelina Jolie modeling for photographer Harry Langdon will be auctioned in California on Friday. [Vogue UK]
Karl Lagerfeld dressed Simone Veil in Chanel for her induction into the Académie Française. [WWD]

Alexa Chung's Least Favorite Things; CFDA Nominees Announced

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Alexa Chung hates: "Bad manners," "When people talk about The Wire beyond season one," and "That I have a far-from-pretty voice. This, coupled with the fact that karaoke is basically my favorite activity, makes for some very sad evenings." [Blackbookmag]

On The Road: Michael Kenneth Williams On The Wire, Omar, Eating

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:20:00 EST

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Michael Kenneth Williams, who played Omar, the gay robber/moral heart of The Wire, is in the just-released film The Road. But back to The Wire: did you know Williams was broke and living in the projects right through season two? More »

Chris Brown Won't Sing On GMA; Britney Proposed & Got Rejected

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Chris Brown will not be singing on Good Morning America next week as scheduled. He will, however, "come clean" in a primetime interview about what happened the night he assaulted former girlfriend Rhianna. [NY Post]

Teens Sue Over Fallout From Sexy Pics • Harvard To Offer Class On The Wire

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:40:00 EST

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• Two teens from Indiana have brought a lawsuit against their school after they were barred from participating in school activities following the discovery of some racy pictures they posted on MySpace. • More »

Justin & Rihanna Are "On"; Kardashian Wedding Was "Real"

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EDT

More on this is Midweek Madness, but Star is reporting that Justin Timberlake and Rihanna are "on." Here's the deal:

Lost In Translation

Anna Holmes — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:40:00 EDT

According to one Wire writer, watching the show with subtitles turns the drama into comedy. "It kind of reminds of scenes from that comedy Airplane!, when two black guys speak, and subtitles appear on the screen," says George Pelecanos. [Telegraph] More »

MJ's Hair To Be Made Into Diamonds; Kate Gosselin Finally Takes Off The Ring

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:30:00 EDT

According to a search warrant, Dr. Conrad Murray is officially the target of a manslaughter investigation into the death of Michael Jackson. But more importantly, Michael's hair is being made into diamonds.

Jen & Bradley "Just Friends"; Chace & Ed's Bromance Over?

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Chace Crawford has moved out of the NYC apartment he shared with Ed Westwick and into a penthouse way downtown.

Boy Break

Anna Holmes — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EDT

This one's for BeckySharper (and, well, me). Those of you who prefer McNulty to Stringer, you can go here. [LifeFiles, Guardian] More »

It's Alright With Me

Anna Holmes — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:20:00 EDT

Sorta "old" but worth sharing: The Wire's "Omar" on dancing: "I taught myself...by watching Janet Jackson videos...If I heard any [Janet] music anywhere I would totally embarrass all my friends and start doing the routine in the street." [NY Times] More »

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Anna Holmes — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Ladies: Here is audio of Idris Elba singing. You can thank us later. (Actually, you can thank Videogum's ~~Lindsay~~ Gabriel.) [Videogum] More »

When The Levees Broke

Anna Holmes — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:40:00 EDT

Wire fans, rejoice: HBO has greenlit Treme, David Simon's new drama set in New Orleans. Although Simon says "We don't intend to make 'The Wire' twice," who from the Wire cast should return? [Variety] More »

Modern Love For The Wire

Sadie Stein — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:20:00 EDT

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If ever a show deserved a paean, it's The Wire. Throw in the challenges of an interracial marriage, a battle with cancer and a moving love story? This is what "Modern Love" is all about. 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 »

He Can Ring Our Bell

Anna Holmes — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:20:00 EDT

Yum: The Wire's Idris Elba is going to be talking with Fresh Air's Terry Gross today at 3:30pm Eastern. Tributes to the awesome British actor in the comments, please. [NPR] More »

Ted Stevens Convicted, But Racism Still Roams Free

Megan Carpentier — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:30:00 EDT

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens was convicted today of all 7 counts he faced related to not reporting gifts on his Senate financial disclosure forms. He's up for re-election but most sources agree he's unlikely to do time. [CNN]
The ATF foiled a half-assed plot by a bunch of psycho skinheads to kill a bunch of African-American high schoolers and assassinate Barack Obama. Because, you know, then everyone would be on their side or something. [Huffington Post]
In other dumb ideas, a GOP group is running $2.5 million worth of Reverend Wright ads in swing states this week. As TNR's Michael Crowley points out, please note how the word "hate" turns into "God" in the middle. Subtle! [The New Republic]
At a Palin rally in Iowa this weekend, one of her supporters gave up on using subtle terms like "terrorist" or "traitor" or "socialist" or "communist" and loudly expressed why she thinks people shouldn't vote for Obama: "n*****." Palin, naturally, stumbled in her speech but didn't say a word and neither did the crowd. [YouTube]

Your Period Could Save Your Life; Swedish Prisoner Gifts Guards With Wooden Willies

maria — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:30:00 EDT

• Scientists have found stem cells in menstrual blood. • And a new company, C'elle, is already offering women period blood storage starting at just $99/year! • Joan Benoit Samuelson, "the matriarch of marathons," is running Olympic trials in Boston for fun. • Amy Poehler eats Honey Nut Cheerios because of The Wire• An ex-prisoner in Sweden was fined after he gave parting gifts of wooden dicks to female guards. • More from Sweden: a Muslim woman won a discrimination case after she was told to vacate a bus for wearing a niqab scarf. • The first born are usually the smartest. • The Supreme Court will consider using the death penalty for child rape. • Media Matters calls Bill O'Reilly a big ol' homophobe. More »