Robert Thomson Isn't Going Anywhere

Hamilton Nolan · 01/19/11 01:38PM

In your fleeting Wednesday media column: Robert Thomson is staying put, new offices for the HuffPo, ironic union troubles at Harper's, David Pecker is beloved without ever ordering anyone to love him, and A.J. Daulerio, profiled.

Incredible Footage of Gas Main Explosion in Philadelphia

Lauren Soroken · 01/19/11 01:16PM

Last night in Philadelphia, a news crew caught footage of a massive gas main explosion that killed one person and left five injured. It happened just after a Philadelphia Gas Works truck reported to the scene for a gas leak.

Anne Hathaway to Play Catwoman in Next Batman Movie

Richard Lawson · 01/19/11 01:12PM

Christopher Nolan has confirmed that Mia Thermopolis herself, aka Anne Hathaway, will be playing Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. Great! A dorky, jazz-handsy Catwoman is perfect. Meanwhile, Tom Hardy will play the villainous Batman-breaker Bane.

Warning: Men Can Be Allergic to Their Own Semen

Brian Moylan · 01/19/11 12:49PM

Men who experience fever, burning eyes, runny nose, and fatigue after ejaculation could have a rare, mysterious condition called post orgasmic illness syndrome, or POIS. But don't worry, guys, there's a cure!

The Evolution of Nicolas Cage's Hair

Whitney Jefferson · 01/19/11 12:30PM

Say what you will about the guy's acting skills, but Nic Cage's hair has a wide array of styles. The folks at Pajaba have put together a video taking us all the way from Valley Girl to his latest movies.

CNN Will Rinse Your Mouth With Soap

Jim Newell · 01/19/11 12:18PM

CNN's John King apologized on the air yesterday for a guest's use of the term "crosshairs" while describing the Chicago mayor's race. Oh, CNN. You keep playing nanny well after the rest of us have stopped caring.

Kathie Lee and Hoda Aren't Even Trying Today

Whitney Jefferson · 01/19/11 12:16PM

At the end of an interview, the hosts used the throw to commercial break as a battle of exhausted wits. Kathie Lee's not excited for the next segment because "I'm wearing very high shoes!" and Hoda chimes in "...and spanx!"

The Case of the Christian Astronomer

Hamilton Nolan · 01/19/11 12:12PM

Martin Gaskell is an astronomer who studies quasars. He's also a Christian who questions evolution. The University of Kentucky decided not to hire him at least partly because of his religious views. Now Gaskell's won a settlement over it. Good.

Today's Gawker.TV Trivia

Chris Dignes · 01/19/11 12:00PM

Gawker.TV Trivia, a daily question & answer game that tests your knowledge of television—past and present. Do you think you that you've got it? The answer to today's question, inside.

Meet the Many Faces of LeBron in New Animated Series

Leah Beckmann · 01/19/11 11:30AM

LeBron James is a complicated character indeed. So complicated in fact, that he is developing an animated series called "The LeBrons." The cartoon explores the four faces of LeBron: Kid LeBron, Athlete LeBron, Business LeBron, and ...Wallace?

Obama's Diet Secret: Tapeworms

Maureen O'Connor · 01/19/11 11:24AM

The National Enquirer knows why President Obama is "scary skinny": He's "secretly battling stomach parasites." Worms slurping at the lining of your stomach: hot new D.C. diet craze! We hear Joe Biden swears by the festering maggot cleanse. [Previously]

Joy Behar and Snooki Make Amends

Whitney Jefferson · 01/19/11 11:17AM

Jersey Shore's Snooki took to the Wendy Williams Show to give a heartfelt apology for the mean-spirited YouTube video she and JWOWW recently made about Joy. Today on The View, Barbara played the footage—and immediately corrected Snooki's grammar.