Rupert Murdoch is putting $30 million and 100 journalists behind an iPad newspaper called "The Daily." He even has support from Apple CEO Steve Jobs. But no one really believes this thing will last. Here's why.

Heavily indebted college grad Kelli Space has posted a very humble and self-effacing update on her website. Her story puts us in the Thanksgiving spirit.

A young heterosexual British couple who wanted a legal commitment without all the brouhaha of a marriage has been denied a civil partnership, as only gays are eligible to apply for them in the UK. Separater and thus equaler?

The View co-host is traveling with her young son, and she made up a fun little game for him to play at the airport. Actually, the game sounds like it could go awry, but A+ for parental effort!

In your vacation-ready Wednesday media column: Jon Meacham's really nice, Cathie Black's tentative future, Howard Stringer's name gaffe, Glenn Greenwald vs. The Nation, and very fine hackery.

This breathtaking compilation includes timelapses of many of your favorite New York City landmarks and is nothing short of epic.

[Obviously this is Jeremy Piven's car. It is wasabi green because you know he loves him some sushi! Image via Bauer-Griffin]

New Jersey Rep. Steve Rothman has fired his chief of staff, Robert Decheine, who was arrested as part of a sex sting last week. He was allegedly soliciting sex from an undercover cop posing as a 15-year-old girl.

On Lopez Tonight yesterday, David Arquette was skittish and lightheaded, perhaps more than usual because of all the tabloid scrutiny surrounding his marriage. Lopez arranged a "cheering up" session. Watch their bizarre, dada-esque adventure after the jump.

The cast of Glee is full of characters that are lovably unlikable. Except for Babygay Kurt. He is perfect in every way. And in case you didn't realize that, there was an entire episode to drive the point home.

It's become clear that even legitimate universities are, for many, a hugely overpriced scam. So how bad of an investment do you think those "for-profit colleges" like the University of Phoenix are? Let's just say... fucking awful, horrible, STAY AWAY.

Burlesque, the gayest movie made since Prince of Tides, opens in theaters today and people are so excited! Cher! Christina Aguilera! But should they be? Let's take a look at the not-so-good reviews that have come pouring in.

"...Taylor never came to my defense in any interview!" Last night, at his record release show/party at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, Kanye West went on a nine-minute tirade about, well, just about everything. This is not unprecedented.

This morning, Elton John provided us with a quick analysis of Regis Philbin's psyche, based on Philbin's desire to call John by his Knighthood title of "Sir," despite John's protests. Watch the awkwardly funny clip inside.

An anonymous cellphone video of Rep. John Conyers checking out Playboy's boobs and articles during a July flight has emerged, only days before weeks after the election! He could've at least waited until his wife reported to jail. Clip below.

Study: poor people have more empathy than rich people. Related: the state of the entire world.

First of all, let the turkey rest for 45 minutes to keep the juices in. Also good - pouring hot chicken stock over the slices afterward. That will fool everyone. Turkeys don't always cut this neatly, but it's worth watching.

[Barack Obama lets "Apple" off the hook at this morning's White House turkey pardon, a silly annual photo-op that every investigative reporter in Washington D.C. covers thoroughly. George W. Bush was so much better at these. Image via AP.]

The Department of Homeland Security says that after eight years of noble service, it may scrap the color-coded "terrorist threat levels" that have kept Americans—literate or not—ever-aware of whether we should be scared, or super scared.

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