Evan Rachel Wood Dominates the Women She Dates

Maureen O'Connor · 04/19/11 10:30AM

Evan Rachel Wood wants you to know that she sometimes dates women. Lindsay Lohan uses Good Friday to get out of court. Lea Michele pulls a bitch move at Coachella. Nic Cage goes back to work. Tuesday gossip is single and ready to mingle.

Which Actor Had Sex with a Family Member?

Brian Moylan · 04/19/11 09:54AM

This actor got it on with someone on his family tree—but not too closely related. This singer lets her friends impersonate her. This actress has a problem with her cheating ex. And this couple is on the verge of divorce. There's nothing worse than breaking up a family.

'Three Cups of Tea' Guy: I'm Sloppy, Not a Liar

Hamilton Nolan · 04/19/11 09:08AM

Last weekend, 60 Minutes cast serious doubts on portions of Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson's uplifting memoir of walking around Afghanistan and Pakistan and building schools. Mortenson has found a friendlier news outlet to which to proclaim his innocence.

Is Paris Hilton to Blame for Iran's Proposed Dog Ban?

Jeff Neumann · 04/19/11 07:35AM

Lawmakers in Iran have proposed a bill that would make it illegal to own dogs because they're filthy and gross, according to a new report in Time. A leading cleric in the past has publicly denounced "short-legged" and "holdable" canines, and, if the law passes, the government could soon begin confiscating dogs from their owners. But there's more to it than just trying to keep the country's streets clean:

Fidel Castro Is Fully Retired Now

Jeff Neumann · 04/19/11 06:33AM

After taking his time leaving Cuba's Communist Party, Fidel Castro wrote today that he's finally done: "Raul knew that at this time I wouldn't accept any role in the party." They just don't make dictators like they used to.

Only Bad Parents Let Their Kids Play Wiffle Ball

Jeff Neumann · 04/19/11 04:13AM

If you're a parent in New York and your kid is playing wiffle ball, tag or Red Rover this summer well, you're a horrible person. The New York Department of Health has drafted a list of "risky recreational activities" that could potentially kill or maim your kid this summer, and the previously mentioned games fit that bill. The list is an attempt to clamp down on deadly summer camps:

Kara DioGuardi Says She Was Molested

Seth Abramovitch · 04/19/11 03:02AM

In her new memoir, A Helluva High Note, former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi revealed that she was repeatedly molested at age 11 by a family friend in his late teens. She also mentions a date rape by a famous music producer. Memoirs: They're a helluva way to air out your closet.

The Gary Busey Crazy Train Stops by Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Matt Cherette · 04/19/11 01:38AM

Yesterday, Gary Busey was fired on The Celebrity Apprentice. But fear not, dedicated fans, for he returned to TV screens tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live! And you know what? His interview with Kimmel—which ranged from a discussion of body language, to "Buseyisms," to Meatloaf-bashing—was just as entertaining as Busey was in The Donald's boardroom.

Taco Bell Meat-Questioning Lawsuit Withdrawn

Seth Abramovitch · 04/19/11 01:15AM

The Taco Bell lawsuit that caused a nation to stare down at the half-eaten Gorditas in their hands and question the true nature of the oily, meat-like substance that filled them has been withdrawn.

Carrot Top Gets A Blowout

Seth Abramovitch · 04/19/11 12:26AM

Las Vegas magazine was reading your mind when you thought, "That Carrot Top. A handsome face hiding behind a mop of unruly hair." Well, feast your eyes on this! Christina Hendricks and Julianne Moore, eat your hearts out. [LV Sun]

Curse Words Help Numb Pain

Max Read · 04/18/11 10:53PM

Cursing, as everyone knows, is awesome. But it's more than that! It's also, according to a new study, a painkiller.

Take a Time-Lapsed Spring Break in the Canary Islands

Max Read · 04/18/11 09:34PM

Those of you wishing you were on spring break—a relaxing spring break not involving flashing or tequila—should enjoy this stunning time-lapse video taken from the top of the Canary Islands' El Teide Mountain. Put it on full screen and it's almost like your soul isn't being crushed mercilessly under the boot heel of late-stage capitalism! [via Laughing Squid]

Finally, a Law Too Stupid for Arizona

Max Read · 04/18/11 08:12PM

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has finally discovered a law too stupid for her own, stupid state! Namely, the "Guns on Campus Bill," which she vetoed because it was "very sloppily written and drafted." And! She vetoed the "birther bill"!