The Best of the U.K.'s Newly-Opened UFO Files

Max Read · 03/03/11 04:08AM

Is there any better kind of government file than a government UFO file? (No, there is not.) The U.K. just dumped its largest-ever cache of UFO files, and there is some pretty great stuff in there. Such as these letters, wherein a former Ministry of Defense employee writes from Sri Lanka of a "partial aura" and "a ring like a doughnut," providing along with his or her letter two pictures of this unidentified object. And yet, his case handler is less than moved: "Defence of Sri Lankan airspace is clearly a matter for the Sri Lankan Government and you may wish to pursue your enquiries with them." The MoD can be so bitchy!

Pope Lets Jews Off Hook for Jesus' Death

Max Read · 03/03/11 03:06AM

Jews, who have not had a great week, will be heartened to learn that at least someone thinks they're okay: The Pope! Yes, Benedict has let Jews off the hook for the whole "Jesus' death" thing (you know, the thing where for centuries the Catholic church held Jews collectively responsible for the death of Christ, inspiring countless acts of violence, bigotry and discrimination?) in his new book:

Watch Brian Williams Slow-Jam the News with Jimmy Fallon

Gawker.TV · 03/03/11 01:11AM

Believe it or not, tonight marks the second anniversary of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! To celebrate, Fallon invited Nightly News anchor—and all-time Gawker.TV favorite—Brian Williams out to slow-jam the news with him. It was predictably awesome. [Gawker.TV]

Alcohol Bottle-Smashing Epidemic Hits U.S.

Max Read · 03/03/11 12:48AM

There are so many reasons to have security cameras in liquor stores—for security, obviously, but, maybe more importantly, to capture those life-affirming moments when dozens of bottles fall to the floor and shatter in an indescribably satisfying way.

Is This a Picture of Banksy in LA?

Adrian Chen · 03/03/11 12:00AM

Oh Banksy, that elusive sprite. The British street artist may have graduated to being nominated for Oscars and scribbling stuff in Simpsons episodes but all anyone really cares about is who he is. (Even though, we know in our hearts that he's probably some average-looking white guy—i.e. BORING.)

Jon Stewart Details Qaddafi's Mental Deterioration

Gawker.TV · 03/02/11 11:22PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart took a few minutes to update us on the latest Libya-related developments. Namely, Stewart focused on delusional Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi and his increasingly insane, completely nonsensical defenses for keeping himself in power. [Gawker.TV]

Jon Stewart Details Qaddafi's Mental Deterioration

Matt Cherette · 03/02/11 11:20PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart took a few minutes to update us on the latest Libya-related developments. Namely, Stewart focused on delusional Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi and his increasingly insane, completely nonsensical defenses for keeping himself in power.

Justin Bieber Fans Gloat Over Rumored Selena Gomez Beatdown

Adrian Chen · 03/02/11 10:38PM

Justin Bieber celebrated his 17th birthday with presumed girlfriend Selena Gomez last night at Maggiano's Restaurant in LA. In some of the paparazzi pictures that resulted, a red bump is visible on Gomez's lip. While we assumed it was just a late-winter cold sore, many Justin Bieber fans grabbed onto a darker explanation: Selena had been punched in the face by a jealous Bieber fan.

Modern Family: Phil's Day at the Spa

Ena Brdjanovic · 03/02/11 09:45PM

On tonight's Modern Family, Phil learns a thing or two about how not be a dumbass from a few of girlfriends at the day spa. Face mask and cringe-worthy Phil confusion included.

Live Blogging Top Chef: All-Stars, Week 12

MisterHippity · 03/02/11 09:24PM

"Chef law" dictates that anyone who sees this post before tonight's Top Chef episode begins must join our commenter live blog—or else you'll be sentenced to seeing Dale cry in your dreams forever! Got that? Then what's stopping you?

Donald Glover: Rude Midget

Marie Bardi · 03/02/11 09:00PM

Donald Gloves knows there's only one way you can fight back at a rude little person without seeming like a jerk. They've got to call you something even worse first!