Poor New York Times They keep getting pranked! They were fooled twice on April Fool's day. It appears that a guy with a sign successfully punked the Times' City Room again. Update: "Jeff Ragsdale" speaks out.
Speaking in Oregon today Sarah Palin said "I eat granola. I eat a lot of organic food." Liberal elitist! But then: "I have to shoot and catch a lot of my organic food before I eat it." Real American [CNN]
John Candy, the legendary actor, was taken from us far too soon, and while movies like Uncle Buck and Planes Trains and Automobiles will surely never be forgotten, too many people already forgot his hilarious Saturday morning cartoon.
Charlie Sheen was just like, "Screw it, I'm moving in with my hooker." Lindsay Lohan is no longer marketable. Britney Spears' nipples cause consternation. Jon Gosselin would like to sell you a car. Saturday's Gossip roundup is learning the ropes.
The season finale of Jamie Oliver's food revolution is tonight. His accomplishments begin to unravel after he leaves Huntington and he has to turn to Alice for help!
[A lovely view of the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset yesterday. It's like hearing Liza's and Sinatra's versions of "New York, New York" at the same time. Image via SpecialKRB's Flickr]
I don't know if you've heard, but Apple lost a top secret iPhone and shit hit the fan. This week, it was the talk of all things Gawker Media, and our commenters weren't exempt.
Today in #tips, a baby sea lion takes to a rooftop, magic mushrooms could be nature's antidepressant, Kate Gosselin's encounter with Anderson Cooper, the world's oldest Wonderbra, and more.
Earlier this week we looked at a guerrilla poster campaign to make users of the NYC subway more polite. Now, website Violation Report provides illustrated manuals and a forum for vigilantes to engage in modern, real-life public shaming."
The Tribeca Film Festival is underway and just like last year, we've put together a group of insiders—including directors, producers, critics and other industry peeps—to live tweet the goings-on.
The Daily Beast reports that John Edwards has been called to appear before a grand jury on May 13th. He will have to submit to a sworn deposition about his affair, the tape and his use of campaign funds. [TDB]
Radio maven and Howard Stern sidekick Robin Quivers delivered a dose of reality today on The Wendy Williams Show. When asked about Precious star Gabourey Sidibe, Quivers pointed out the obvious barriers the actress' weight pose to her burgeoning career.
Rock of Love star and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Bret Michaels is currently in critical condition after doctors discovered bleeding near the base of his brain stem. Let's hope for a speedy recovery or The Donald's season is ruined!
Remember that time some kid hacked Sarah Palin's email, and then slutty gossip sites published the screenshots? Homeboy's now on trial, and Sarah was a witness today. What did she say?
Today's Week in Video features Michael Kors ripping up burgeoning fashionistas, Shake Weights, massive media coverage, William Shatner, and more. Check it out!
As always, tell us what you think in the comments.
We don't know if this is a stunt, prank, or viral marketing campaign, but if the guy currently wearing this sign in Madison Square Park is legit, then he has got some serious balls. Maybe he's learned his lesson, Megan?
Here's a phrase we haven't seen in a while: "gangs of wilding teens." They're terrorizing New York's subway system and turning Central Park's Strawberry Fields into a battlefield. They're too young to know Strawberry Fields is about peace! [NYPost]
The South Park creators speak out about this week's controversail episode, Eastbound & Down is back in action, Chuck's renewal is "looking good," and Wheel of Fortune fails. Happy Friday!