Exasperating Summer Camp of the Week: Fashion Camp

Hamilton Nolan · 08/04/11 08:30AM

The New York Times knows god damn well that nothing so effectively enrages its less-affluent readers and engages its more affluent readers in a single stroke than a story about some stupid summer camp for rich kids. Because the regular middle class people are like "That is so stupid and gauche and decadent and outrageous, my Aiden doesn't need any 'camp' except a fire hydrant. I am fwding this article to EVERYONE, for anger's sake," and the rich parents are like "Hmm, is my Ayden losing the Niche-est Camp Competition this year?" Hey, fashion camp!

Brazilian Lawmakers Fight for Straights' Rights

Jeff Neumann · 08/04/11 07:35AM

If anyone's been put down by society for far too long — besides young white males — it's the straights, of course. That's precisely why members of Sao Paulo, Brazil's city council have adopted legislation to create Heterosexual Pride Day.

Riotous Ravers Blamed for Rave Movie Cancellations

Jeff Neumann · 08/04/11 04:25AM

What's worse than going to a rave? Watching a rave in a movie theater, that's what. But even if you felt like spending your Thursday evening in a theater watching people on drugs dance around, it's no longer an option for many. The repercussions from last week's riot in Los Angeles that shut down the premiere of the Electric Daisy Carnival Experience are being felt across the country now, after theaters cancelled more than 500 one-night-only screenings of the film.

Tour Will and Jada's Clay Pleasure Palace

Seth Abramovitch · 08/04/11 02:51AM

Architectural Digest has photos of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 25,000-square-foot "adobe-style residence" in Malibu. From the outside, it looks like something Tatooine's version of Donald Trump would build for himself. Inside, it's an airier version of Will's trailer.

Watch David Letterman Make Emma Stone Squirm on the Late Show

Matt Cherette · 08/04/11 01:44AM

"It" girl of the moment Emma Stone stopped by the Late Show tonight to chat with David Letterman and promote her upcoming film, The Help. While we're sure Letterman had only the best of intentions, we couldn't help but feel creeped out by his fixation on Stone's voice, eyes and hair. And if the above video is any indication, she seemed a bit uncomfortable, as well. Easy, Dave!

Stephen Colbert Exposes the Dangers of Government-Funded Birth Control

Matt Cherette · 08/03/11 11:36PM

On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that health insurance companies must fully cover birth control for women beginning next August. Which is great! But on tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert—aided by a couple of conservative loons—pointed out the dangers of such a mandate. A clip of the segment is above.

Avril Lavigne Narrowly Escapes Attack During Concert in Brazil

Matt Cherette · 08/03/11 11:31PM

During a concert in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on Tuesday, Avril Lavigne was about to begin a cover of Coldplay's "Fix You" when a rogue superfan approached her after gaining access to the stage. Lavigne's security team acted quickly to remove the assailant, but not before she let out a fearful shriek, as you'll see in the video above. [via ONTD]

Jon Stewart Blasts 'Spoiled Children' in Congress for Underwhelming Debt Deal

Matt Cherette · 08/03/11 10:25PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart briefly celebrated the fact that, despite the fight it took to get there, Congress finally reached a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling. But then Stewart noted just how little the deal will actually reduce the deficit, at which point he gave the "spoiled children" in Congress a piece of his mind.

The Hilariously Bad Disguises of the German Secret Police

Max Read · 08/03/11 10:07PM

Check out these great cold war-era photos of some totally normal East German citizens, who are definitely not members of the secret police! How innocuous they are, these completely non-suspicious-looking gentlemen, who could not possibly be Stasi officers in disguise, especially not the fellow in sunglasses and the enormous fur coat with the upturned collar. Nope, just some regular guys.

Take a Peek Inside an Abandoned NYC Subway Station

Matt Cherette · 08/03/11 09:54PM

After taking us through New York City's labyrinth of underground tunnels and sewers, "urban explorer" Steve Duncan is back with a new video featuring his trek through the abandoned half of a subway track along Spring Street in Nolita (which just so happens to be right below Gawker's offices). Watch Duncan's exploration in the video above. [via Gothamist]

We Used to Have Another Moon, Until Our Moon Murdered It

Max Read · 08/03/11 08:56PM

Scientists have long puzzled over the odd shape of the Moon: One side is "dominated by low-lying lava plains" while the other is "composed of highlands." But we may finally know why! Because the moon is a murderer.

Mark Zuckerberg's Sister Is Out at Facebook

Ryan Tate · 08/03/11 06:17PM

After advocating the end of anonymity, Randi Zuckerberg slipped a bit further into it, leaving her job at Facebook. Let's hope her stock options were vested. Also in today's Valleywag roundup, more Airbnb complaints from readers, Yahoo Mail went down, and Ashton Kutcher was shown up on Twitter.