BP executives had a press conference yesterday with their celebrity savior Kevin Costner to heap praise on his miraculous oil-cleaning machine. Too bad the device hasn't even been put in the water yet. Remember about chickens and hatching, BP.

In an earlier post on American Apparel's beauty-focused hiring policies, an internal document referred to the "New Look" at AA, dubbed "The New Standards." What does that mean, exactly? See for yourself—we've obtained the entire 19-page "Dress Code Manual."

If the Knicks not making the playoffs and not having a first round draft pick wasn't enough, their cheerleaders didn't have a great season either. At least one cheerleader didn't anyway.

No, not Billy Bob. Though he probably is doing that too. Also today: some casting news about The Help, the ladybook du jour. Rob Lowe makes a reality show. And a workhorse actor morphs into a director.

Have you ever debated Microsoft's .NET Framework vs. Java with anyone? Has your father ever disowned you for embracing the latter? If so, then this Java 4-Ever spoof trailer will speak to your heart (and make you laugh).

You've submitted more questions to Arthur Kade. Today they've all been answered. Video inside!

Despondent fans who were bummed when Guillermo del Toro dropped out of the upcoming Hobbit movie(s), despond no more! Deadline says they've heard from "trusted sources" that LOTR mastermind Peter Jackson may be directing two whole Hobbit films. [Deadline]

Last time we saw literally blood-sucking Republican Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey, he was absconding with his child bride. Now he's back with a challenge for Twilight star Robert Pattinson: "Let him prove [his vampire credentials] on a field of battle!"

My potentially single imaginary boyfriend Prince Harry is coming to NYC this afternoon for a few days. His itinerary: visit the Intrepid, watch the Mets, race in Central Park, and attend a polo match on Sunday. Let the stalking begin!

It's finally over! The last episode of the Real Housewives of NYC blitz brought us some golden "lost footage." Here, watch Sonja reveal the deep, dark secrets of liposuction to Kelly, all while debating the true merits of cougardom.

Harry Reid's son, Rory — who looks like his father after a 10-day hunger strike — is running for Nevada governor! Here's his first ad, which comically and indiscreetly omits the hated word "Reid."

Nothing like waking up to a horrible smell that makes you barf in the morning. Kellogg's has recalled 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks because they stink.

Recently hired Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel, who wrote a great blog about the conservative movement for them, has resigned after some blunt private emails to his "friends" were released to the public. Nice going, everyone!

Its not always easy to gauge the international perception of America, but one woman finds some intriguing intel in Alexanderplatz, Berlin: a USA ethnic food section! Click through to check out just what Germans think of our culinary tastes.

We were too busy eating self-serve frozen yogurt last night to bother with the premiere of Twilight. Luckily fictional freelancer Betsey Morgenstern was on the West Coast to report back. For a change, she wasn't the most wasted one there.

After winning the world's longest tennis match yesterday (it took three days) John Isner stumbled to his second-round Wimbledon match today and promptly lost. Losing took 75 minutes. "I didn't really have a chance," he said. [NYT, image: AP]

Chris Rock explains to Jimmy Kimmel his brilliant idea for easily smuggling fireworks, crack, or guns into New York City. Just in time for the Fourth of July!

Fellow Americans: our diet has failed. More than 90% of us eat too much salt. We have to tax ourselves just to stop overdosing on soda. It's embarrassing. Fear not—an easy guide to eating healthy is just below!

With metal peg legs fused to his bones, Oscar is the "world's first bionic cat." Whereas canine double-amputees are happy to drag themselves around on wheels, the cat's springing gait has long foiled animal prostheticians. Updated with video.

Last night was Bravo's Short Cuts-esque episode of previously unaired Housewives vignettes from this season. Come, let's look at these 22 (well, not 22) short stories about the real bridge trolls of New York Island.