Rhode Island May Not Be a 'Plantation' Much Longer

Jim Newell · 10/26/10 11:18AM

Rhode Island's full, legal name isn't "Dinky Little Who-Cares Land," but actually "the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." See that last word? "Plantations"? Yeah, like slaves. So there's a ballot measure this year to change that.

Today's Gawker.TV Trivia

Chris Dignes · 10/26/10 11:00AM

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.

All Your 'Environmentally Friendly' Products Are Lying

Hamilton Nolan · 10/26/10 10:09AM

Guilty Americans enjoy nothing more than assuaging our collective guilt over raping the earth by purchasing "green" products, with labels helpfully telling us how these "green" products are saving the planet. Too bad they're almost all fake, somehow.

Gay Emory Student Dragged Out of Frat Party

Richard Lawson · 10/26/10 09:59AM

A student at Atlanta's Emory University claims he was pulled out of a frat party by the neck this weekend after he admitted to being gay. A fraternity member says it had more to do with the student's "wizard hat."

Which Sitcom Star Has Been Spending Time in Gay Bars?

Brian Moylan · 10/26/10 09:41AM

His wife isn't too happy he's been hanging with the boys behind her back. This actress framed a costar for burning an expensive dress, and this Olympian is bedding hordes of girls. Sounds like his life is going, ahem, swimmingly.

Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal: Dating

Maureen O'Connor · 10/26/10 09:41AM

Taylor and Jake flirt their way across New York. A Sports Illustrated model gets in a catfight. Celine Dion's husband describes his wife's numerologically perfect birth. Tuesday gossip is a windswept romance.

Kelly Clarkson Walks Away from Nashville

Richard Lawson · 10/26/10 09:29AM

The proto-Idol is selling the 4,900 sq.ft. Tennessee home she bought in 2007. At $1.449m, it's actually a good deal, with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. As long as you can look beyond those hazel cabinets in the kitchen.

Social Media Update

Sarah Prial · 10/26/10 08:30AM

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Freeze Frame

Whitney Jefferson · 10/26/10 08:15AM

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