Nicki Minaj Partied So Hard, Her Dress Exploded Off Her Body

Maureen O'Connor · 01/04/11 10:44AM

Nicki busts a move and her dress. John Travolta goes on a boys-only ski vacation. Michael Phelps and Pauly D share a girlfriend. Gwyneth discusses feeling "like a zombie." Tuesday gossip wishes it were a nip slip.

Borders Death Watch

Hamilton Nolan · 01/04/11 10:14AM

Just last month, the book chain Borders was being touted as a possible buyer of Barnes & Noble. Today, Borders itself is struggling to survive. How bad is it? Let's roll the most recent low-lights.

Advertising Is Back (Except Newspapers)

Hamilton Nolan · 01/04/11 09:30AM

Overall advertising spending in the U.S. was up nearly 9% in the third quarter, marking three straight quarters of gains. Except for newspapers, which had their 20th consecutive quarterly decline. They're overdue for a comeback! [NYT]

Freeze Frame

Whitney Jefferson · 01/04/11 09:10AM

Can you guess what movie this image comes from? Check back for the answer at 4pm today.

Murdered Philippine Politician Snapped Photo of His Assassin

Jeff Neumann · 01/04/11 08:32AM

Early in the morning on New Year's Day, a Philippine politician took a snapshot of his family outside their home. Seconds later, he was shot and killed by a gunman, who was also captured in the picture aiming a pistol.

Scalia Says Women, Gays Not Protected by Constitution

Max Read · 01/04/11 01:09AM

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is a constitutional originalist who interprets the constitution based on what he believes its authors meant—you know, without pesky things like "protection against discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation."

Castle's New Leading Lady Is Stunning and Slightly Creepy

Emily Chen · 01/04/11 12:30AM

Castle gets to live out a secret fantasy as the actress playing his hit character Nikki Heat shadows and mimics Det. Beckett. Unfortunately, it's not long until her mannerisms get just a little too creepy for Beckett to handle.