Gossip Roundup

Remy Stern · 03/10/11 08:00AM

Miley Cyrus snaps at a paparazzo. Christina Aguilera returns to the scene of her public intoxication. Lindsay Lohan prepares for her big day in court. Brangelina's children "turn violent." Thursday gossip wonders what Lindsay Lohan will wear to court today. More >


Dalai Lama Retiring from Politics

Jeff Neumann · 03/10/11 05:35AM

The 76-year-old Dalai Lama today said that he will ask the Tibetan parliament in exile to amend the constitution so that he can leave his post as political leader of Tibet within days. In a speech in India he said: "My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility. It is to benefit Tibetans in the long run." He'll remain the spiritual leader of Tibet. China still hates the Dalai Lama, and today said that he was up to dirty "tricks." [Guardian; image via AP]

A Taco Joint Brawl, Taped from Two Angles

Max Read · 03/10/11 03:37AM

The nice thing about this particular videotaped fight—which took place, apparently, in a Tacos del Rio in Eastvale, Calif.—is that there were two different security cameras, meaning you can watch the action from two angles, like you have the Criterion Collection DVD of the Eastvale Tacos del Rio Fight. (Alas, it seems as though you can only see the small dog, curiously carried to the fight by one brawler and quickly and inelegantly dropped, from the first angle.)

Why You Don't Have a Spiny Penis

Max Read · 03/10/11 02:02AM

Human penises, much to the relief of most humans, lack the "barb-like structures found in many mammals" known as penile spines. For many of us, knowing that we will never encounter a barbed penis is enough; for scientists, who are the guy at the party saying, "I mean, sure, it's a nice present, but have you checked out its teeth?" the human penis's curious lack of spines is a question to be asked, and answered, and told to everyone.

Meet The Six Certified Facebook Billionaires

Adrian Chen · 03/10/11 01:44AM

Alright: the latest Forbes' billionaire list is out. Now we can all get out our Sharpies and draw circles around which billionaires we're gonna date this year. Kidding: billionaires only date other billionaires and underwear models.

Mel Gibson Pleads Guilty to Abuse

Max Read · 03/10/11 01:04AM

Mel Gibson, the violent anti-Semitic actor whose terrifying phone threats thrilled a nation last summer, has pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor battery against his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva and will likely avoid jail. According to Gibson's lawyer Blair Berk, Gibson sought a plea deal with "the best interests of his young daughter... in mind"; in a remarkable stroke of luck, the best interests of young Lucia Gibson coincide with those of her father's upcoming movie, The Beaver, which sees a wide release in May. [NYT; image via AP]

The Top Chef All-Stars Face Their Nemesis for Second Time

Lissette Aguilar · 03/10/11 12:16AM

As if being given another chance at the Top Chef title wasn't enough, the All-Stars got the opportunity to face the winning competitor from their respective season. Sometimes winning is sweeter the second time around, but losing twice just sucks.

Stephen Colbert Becomes a Jew for Lent

Gawker.TV · 03/09/11 11:51PM

On tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert—with his forehead still adorned with ash—decided that he'd give up Catholicism for Lent. Interesting! Then, Colbert decided to take up Judaism. And then, he gave up "not eating bacon" for Jewish Lent. [Gawker.TV]

Stephen Colbert Becomes a Jew for Lent

Matt Cherette · 03/09/11 11:50PM

On tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert—with his forehead still adorned with ash—decided that he'd give up Catholicism for Lent. Interesting! Then, Colbert decided to take up Judaism. And then, he gave up "not eating bacon" for Jewish Lent.

Julie Taymor Kicked Off of Spider-Man

Adrian Chen · 03/09/11 10:48PM

The rumors were true: Julie Taymor has been officially pushed out of her role as director of the disastrous Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Taymor was made to leave after she refused outside help on the production, according to the Times. Now it will be up to Bono, the Edge and The Boy from Oz director Philip William McKinley to turn the thing around. (Oh, and opening night has been delayed again, of course.)

Wisconsin State Senate Passes Anti-Union Bill

Adrian Chen · 03/09/11 09:29PM

Republicans passed Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's anti-union bill tonight 18-1. After all the brouhaha, the Senator-fleeing, the Senator-tackling, the Koch-prank-calling, Republicans were able to use some legislative black magick which allowed them to pass the bill even while Democrats were still camped out in Illinois.

All the Best Kissing Scenes from the Movies

Leah Beckmann · 03/09/11 09:02PM

A little late for Valentine's Day, GOOD Magazine presents this romantic compilation of some of the best kissing scenes caught on film. Plus, it comes with some interesting facts about the "science of kissing," which is called phlematology!

Mike Lucas on Empathy Noises

Lauren Soroken · 03/09/11 09:00PM

Mike Lucas discusses empathy, a trait he believes only women have. According to Lucas, empathy noises "can heal all pain - physical, emotional." Awwww.

Live Blogging Top Chef: All-Stars, Week 13

MisterHippity · 03/09/11 09:00PM

The two-part, Bahamas-based season finale gets underway tonight. So grab a big floppy straw hat and a tropical drink, and join us as we all live-blog it in the comments! Bikini-wearing is optional.