Pretty Little Lesbian Liars

nightintern · 07/20/10 09:41PM

I can understand that your confusion with your sexuality is a HUGE deal, but someone wants you and your friends dead. Perhaps you can forget what others think and focus on not dying. Also, be true to yourself, just saying.

So, How Much Do TV Writers Really Make?

Matt Cherette · 07/20/10 09:04PM

Have you ever wondered what the salary was for a television writer for, say, a popular scripted show like The Simpsons? If so, then it's your lucky day—and the number may shock you. Inside, video of the answer.

Monk Business

Max Read · 07/20/10 08:35PM

[Tens of thousands of Buddhist novices were ordained on Tuesday in the Pathumthani province of Thailand, becoming monks in a dawn ceremony marking the start of the "Buddhist Lent." Pic via AP]

Amish Kid Leads Police on One-Mile Horse and Buggy Chase

Max Read · 07/20/10 08:05PM

This is Levi Detweiler, a 17-year-old kid arrested following a police chase last week and charged with possession of alcohol and reckless endangerment. And "overdriving an animal." See, he's Amish, and he was driving a horse and buggy.

Nick Swardson on Best Party Text Ever

Emily A. Farris · 07/20/10 08:00PM

Nick Swardson claims that the best text you can get begins with, "Dude..." and then proceeds to tell a story of the best text he has ever gotten from a friend about a crazy night of shenanigans.

Teen Mom Tried to Smother Baby to Death to "Make Life Easier"

Matt Cherette · 07/20/10 07:40PM

Bad: a 17-year-old mother was arrested on Friday after surveillance cameras caught her trying to smother her four-month-old to death to "make life easier." Worse: she admitted to attempting it three previous times. Worst: she's barely being charged. More inside.

Why I'm Glad True Beauty Is Over

nightintern · 07/20/10 06:48PM

Last night was the True Beauty finale. TV is all the better for it. The episode starred Jackass "celebrity," Steve-O, who partied with the remaining three contestants in Vegas (fresh out of rehab). The reasons this show sucked, inside.

4chan Hackers Attack Gawker Again

Ryan Tate · 07/20/10 04:47PM

Anarchic internet hangout 4chan sent a little more hate Gawker's way today, launching a denial of service attack against our website, spamming our email accounts and even trying to bother one staffer's spouse. All so we'd stop talking about them.

Judge Just as Dorky as Other Guys

Hamilton Nolan · 07/20/10 04:40PM

A "socially inept" Pennsylvania judge has been suspended from his job for calling repeatedly and "making uninvited visits" to the homes of five women. We'd expect that from a lawyer, cop, or other male professional. But not a judge. [AP]