Michelle Obama's Arms Take Down Wal-Mart

Hamilton Nolan · 01/20/11 03:47PM

Wal-Mart today announced a five-year plan to modestly reduce sodium, sugar, and trans fats in all the food it sells. For this, they got a press conference with Michelle Obama in a sleeveless dress. Totally worth it. [NYT]

Celebrity Rehab Finale Brings Both Triumph and Tears

Marisa Gladstone · 01/20/11 03:20PM

The season finale starts out with none other than Jason Davis. Jason needs to go to Hawaii. Shelly reminds him how wrong he is. Jason also questions his mortality. Oh Jason, Jason, Jason. What will Dr. Drew do with you?

The Complete Guide to Natalie Portman's Laugh

Brian Moylan · 01/20/11 02:40PM

In case you missed the Golden Globes on Sunday, Natalie Portman told a not-funny joke during her acceptance speech and then let out a horrendous cackle. Naturally the hivemind of the internet latched onto it and a meme's been born.

Woman Wakes Up Possessed with Alien Hand Syndrome

Richard Blakeley · 01/20/11 02:25PM

After waking up from an operation, Karen Byrne discovered she had the rare Alien Hand Syndrome. Like a real-life "Dr. Strangelove," Byrne has no control over the actions of her left hand, appearing "possessed" and "frightening" to outsiders. Scary!

Chris Pratt, Taxidermy Expert

Whitney Jefferson · 01/20/11 02:20PM

Parks & Recreation's adorable Chris Pratt stopped by Conan last night and regaled us with stories about killing what he eats, his love of taxidermy, and feeding his wife Anna Faris' family squirrel for the first time over the holidays.

American Idol: Everything Beginning Is Already Ending

Richard Lawson · 01/20/11 02:14PM

It is back! Oh sufferin' Seacrests, is it ever back. We embark upon season 10 of this tarnished talent show with a wary curiosity. So much is new, so that could be exciting. But, then again, probably not.