Mark Zuckerberg's Dad Learns the Perils of Facebook Advertising

Adrian Chen · 03/30/11 02:27PM

Mark Zuckerberg's dad, Edward, is a dentist in Dobbs Ferry, NY. We got some sense of the guy from the goofy letter he sent out to prospective patients claiming to be "literally the father of Facebook." But he's not so blatant about his Facebook connection any more.

Kory Shore's "Crying for America" is the New "Friday"

Leah Beckmann · 03/30/11 02:25PM

Kids singing songs chalk full of terrible lyrics is really having a moment. Here, Kory Shore is "Crying for America" in his new patriotic ballad. Also featuring OG founding father, George Washington.

How on Earth Are We Going to Fix Donald Trump's Hair?

Brian Moylan · 03/30/11 02:18PM

Reality TV blowhard, presumptive presidential candidate, and personal brand run rampant Donald Trump has been offered a makeover for his infamously surreal hairstyle. We're sure he gets these offers all the time, but this one was made by Oprah Winfrey. It's good as done.

Murdoch Family Members Are Remarkably Successful at News Corp

Hamilton Nolan · 03/30/11 02:00PM

In your coincidental Wednesday media column: James Murdoch gets a promotion, digital media is a strange business, NBC News misplaced its GE story, Starbucks and Morning Joe will never separate, and the NYO is photogenic.

Here's Kourtney Kardashian's Acting Debut on One Life to Live

Whitney Jefferson · 03/30/11 02:00PM

Yesterday, Kourtney Kardashian made her first foray into acting (we don't count her many, family-based reality shows) on the ABC soap One Life to Live. The name of her character? Obviously, another one with the same initials as the rest of the Kardashian Klan: Kassandra Kavanaugh.

Female? You Probably Hate Your Facebook Friends

Maureen O'Connor · 03/30/11 01:41PM

Coupon company Eversave surveyed 400 women about their Facebook friends. 83% of respondents admitted to being annoyed with friends' Facebook presences. 63% of women said their friends "complain all the time." 41% hated their friends' political views, and 32% were sick of their stupid perfect friends bragging about stupid perfect lives.

Vanessa Hudgens Teaches George How To Belly Dance on Lopez Tonight

Marie Bardi · 03/30/11 01:25PM

Vanessa Hudgens - she of High School Musical, Sucker Punch, and naked photo fame - stopped by Lopez Tonight to show off her newly minted belly dancing skills. It's easy - you just move one buttcheek at a time like you're putting it over a stool!

Watch This Sad, Earnest Teen Sing 'Crying for America'

Jim Newell · 03/30/11 01:19PM

Here, with 5,000+ views, is what will (hopefully) become our new national anthem when America finally gets the courage to ditch dated old Francis Scott Key: 14-year-old Kory Shore's "Crying for America." He stands around bronzed statues of the Founding Fathers, plays the piano, and magically climbs Mount Rushmore, all while lamenting our failed nation. It's just like Rebecca Black's "Friday," except a male sings it and it's a completely different song. Also, he seems to think that America is capable of... improving itself? Don't know what that's about. [via Videogum]

Britney Spears and Jimmy Kimmel Get Tattoos of Each Other

Whitney Jefferson · 03/30/11 01:10PM

Yes, Britney's tour de talk-shows is in full effect and after showing her deleted scenes from Jackass 3D, she was a part of this sketch with Jimmy Kimmel. When they agree to get tattoos with each other's names, one of them doesn't use permanent ink.

Meet the Man Responsible for Rebecca Black

Adrian Chen · 03/30/11 01:00PM

This month Rebecca Black's "Friday" hit the Internet like audio-visual swine flu—and the Internet hit back. She seemed to come out of nowhere, possibly autotuned from her first word. But Black was spawned by the vanity production company Ark Music Factory. We spoke with Ark Music Factory CEO Patrice Wilson, who claimed "Friday" was dumb by design.

Regis Philbin and David Letterman Make Plans to Retire Together

Whitney Jefferson · 03/30/11 12:50PM

After pointing out the ridiculousness of Regis's sleeves—being embroidered with his name and all—Dave and Reege discussed retiring, the "stooges" that may replace them (like Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest) and riding off into the sunset together.

How Does This Tea Party Commercial Make You Feel as an American?

Tony Kaye · 03/30/11 12:45PM

This is a recent ad by the CAGW. According to them, if we stay our current course, 19 years from now the United States will be owned by China. America will fall like the Roman Empire and we'll all work exclusively for the Chinese. Really?

Real Housewives of Miami: The Insects

Richard Lawson · 03/30/11 12:34PM

Last night was, thankfully, the finale of this short trip to Miami. Well, short is relative! Though it was only six episodes, it felt like much, much more, didn't it? It's been quite a journey. Let's see where we ended up, eh?

Olivia Munn Knows What Guys Like to Talk About: Balls

Whitney Jefferson · 03/30/11 12:30PM

When Olivia Munn appeared on Conan, she outed Andy Ricther as a man with gigantic balls. Apparently her first time meeting Andy, he and a friend were discussing their nut-sizes—Andy's are like bean bag chairs—and then she went ahead and asked Paul Giamatti the same.

Woman Can't Close Her Eyes After Botched Plastic Surgery

Brian Moylan · 03/30/11 12:24PM

Marilyn Leisz can't close her eyes even when she sleeps, and she was in a New Jersey court yesterday suing her plastic surgeon Paul Parker, because she claims this is the result of a cosmetic eye surgery gone bad.

Witness an Epic Brawl Between Ukranian Soccer Fans

Marie Bardi · 03/30/11 12:01PM

Fans of CSKA Kiev brawl with fans of rival soccer club Dynamo Kiev to find out which team has the toughest fans. Apparently they resolve sporting rivalries in Eastern Europe through hand-to-hand combat.