Wisconsin's Plan to Sic the National Guard on Unions

Jim Newell · 02/15/11 05:13PM

Wisconsin's new Republican governor, Scott Walker, wants to get his austerity budget rammed through the state's new Republican legislature, and he just supposedly doesn't have the time to deal with public employee unions. So he's introduced a proposal to eliminate workers' collective bargaining rights for wages, pensions, and other benefits while sharply raising their required contributions. And if these employees respond by striking? The proposal allows allows state authorities to fire workers who "participate in an organized action to stop or slow work" or who "are absent for three days without approval of the employer."

Behind the Scenes of the 2011 Dallas Burlesque Festival

Chris Wyman · 02/15/11 05:00PM

Since Christina Aguilera and Cher conspired to ruin the good name of Neo-Burlesque last fall, it's up to these Southern Belle-busters to win it back. Although this clip is cable-safe, how does your boss feel about tasseled pasties?

The Premature Aging of Michelle Pfeiffer

Richard Lawson · 02/15/11 04:41PM

We think she looks great and is great, but Hollywood wrote her off for a while, and is now bringing her back in sad old lady roles. It's not fair. Also today: Wentworth Miller is trying to figure out what to do now that he's out of prison, Aaron Sorkin might make fun of himself, and sad news about a promising pilot.

TV News, Links, and What to Watch Tonight

Whitney Jefferson · 02/15/11 04:30PM

The nominees for the Comedy Awards, a new hire on The Office, Aaron Sorkin heads to 30 Rock, Lady Gaga gets a special, Roseanne Barr gets her own reality show, and have you been watching IBM's Watson on Jeopardy?

Father Bonds With Son By Twirling Him in the Air

Lisa Gagliardi · 02/15/11 04:15PM

Worst parent ever or just training him early for his life in the circus? It seems the father wanted to prove this activity was safe and I guess you can't really argue with the smile on the child's face.

Nelly Guest Stars on 90210

Blair Baxter · 02/15/11 04:10PM

On last night's episode of 90210, Navid and Dixon start a new production house in Navids father failed porn studio and convince a music producer to shoot Nelly's new Music Video.

Gawker.TV: The Best Videos Ever of the Day

Whitney Jefferson · 02/15/11 04:00PM

Today at Gawker.TV, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy talks with Stephen Colbert, Sports Illustrated models and topless bachelorettes, HIMYM crowns February 13th Desperation Day, and Conan O'Brien gets carried onto his stage in a carton of egg beaters.

A Cat Fight Abruptly Ended by a Dog

Marisa Gladstone · 02/15/11 03:50PM

This will be one of the more rare occurrences you will witness in your lifetime. Two cats engage in an all out brawl, which is put to an abrupt stop by none other than a dog who is all about keeping the peace.

Baby Gorilla Named "Tiny" Takes First Steps

Marisa Gladstone · 02/15/11 03:45PM

A 3-month-old baby gorilla named Tiny, who is the first gorilla to be born at the London Zoo in 20 years, takes his first steps. Miracle of life never ceases to conjure up a resounding, "awww!"

South Dakota Bill Could Legalize Murder of Abortion Providers

Jim Newell · 02/15/11 03:29PM

Killing a doctor who performs abortions could soon be legal in South Dakota — that is, if a bill passed out of committee in the state House of Representatives on Monday, which makes it a "justifiable homicide" for someone to kill anyone attempting to harm an unborn child, becomes law.

Justin Bieber Has Hair-Envy Over Conan's Signature Coif

Whitney Jefferson · 02/15/11 03:20PM

Two people who have famous hair convened on Conan last night. When the topic of who had the better 'do came up, Biebs deferred to Conan, saying "You've got the amazing hair—it's just so aerodynamic!"