Freeze Frame

Whitney Jefferson · 01/26/10 09:00AM

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

Happy News from Bloomberg's Nanny State

cityfile · 01/26/10 08:46AM

Mayor Bloomberg's war on smoking, transfat, sugary drinks, and salt must be paying off! The city's Department of Health reports the life expectancy for babies born in NYC stands at 79.4 years, which is up five months from 2006 and 19 months from 2001. [NYDN, NYP]

Rahm Emanuel —

Gabriel Snyder · 01/26/10 08:42AM

offering his opinion of a plan by liberal groups to air television ads against Democrats House members who weren't supporting health care reform in a strategy session last August, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Natalie Portman Steals a Man; Bill Gates Gets Wild

cityfile · 01/26/10 08:10AM

• Is it possible that Natalie Portman isn't as sweet as she looks? She reportedly started seeing her new boyfriend, New York City Ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied, while he was still dating—and living with—his girlfriend of three years. Portman and Millepied began dating in the fall, but the girlfriend reportedly only got the shaft just after New Year's, poor thing. [P6]
• So are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie splitting up or not? One possible sign they are not separating: Pitt was seen returning to the LA home he shares with Jolie yesterday. One sign they are: A British tabloid reports Pitt "secretly" (or not-so-secretly) purchased "a bachelor pad to help him sort out his split from Angelina Jolie," and it's equipped with underground cave "where he can be alone and think about what he does next." Take your pick. [TMZ, DM]
• There's a new party boy in town at Sundance, and his name is Bill Gates. The 54-year-old nerd/philanthropist was spotted dancing on a banquette until 2am and confessed he was on the prowl for "that chick from Twilight" (Kristen Stewart), because he wanted to "see her movie." Or something. [P6]

Brad Pitt's Beard Makes a Surprise Appearance at Chateau Brangelina

Maureen O'Connor · 01/26/10 07:30AM

Which of Brad Pitt's body parts bodes well for Brangelina? Bill Gates dances on a banquette. Topless Donatella Versace shows us what young Hollywood will look like in old age. Natalie Portman has a scandalous new beau. Tuesday gossip cometh.

The Final Round of Apple Tablet Rumors

Ravi Somaiya · 01/26/10 06:46AM

As of tomorrow there will be no more Apple tablet rumors to swirl around and debate endlessly — the damned thing will finally be announced. In memory of the esteemed journalistic practice, here are today's final speculations.

Happy Birthday

cityfile · 01/26/10 06:44AM

Ellen DeGeneres turns 52 today. Retired hockey star Wayne Gretzky is turning 49. Rocker Eddie Van Halen is 55. Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter is 33. Actor David Strathairn turns 61. R&B singer Anita Baker is turning 52. Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is 57. Model Frankie Rayder is turning 36. Actress Sara Rue (Less Than Perfect) is turning 31. Mega NYC real estate broker Serena Boardman is turning 40. Top literary agent Suzanne Gluck is 50. And perma-tanned socialite Denise Rich celebrates her 66th birthday today.

Historic Hasid-Hipster Powwow Proves the Value of a Common Enemy

Maureen O'Connor · 01/26/10 05:48AM

Williamsburg's hipsters broke bread with local Hasidim Monday at a community meeting where they discussed their disputed bike lane. "The debate didn't really get anyone anywhere," reports a local hipster. Uh oh, is that the sound of youthful idealism crashing?

Teen Pregnancy Rate Rises for First Time in Over a Decade

Ravi Somaiya · 01/26/10 05:35AM

It might have been the recession — what else is as fun and free? — but actually, the figures come from 2005 and 2006. Lefty sexperts are blaming Bush's abstinence only sex-education, and poverty. Righty sexperts say our culture is too sexualized and if you'd just let them lock those kids up with a Waltons box set it'd all be fine, darn it. [WP]

American-Born Pandas to be Deported to China to Mate

Maureen O'Connor · 01/26/10 04:14AM

Washington, D.C.'s Tai Shan and Atlanta's Mei Lan have been recalled to China (Did you know they retain inalienable ownership of all pandas, everywhere, forever?) to participate in their ancestral land's breeding program, and will leave next week.

Yes, Tila Tequila Just Called You Vapid

Ryan Tate · 01/25/10 10:17PM

Tila Tequila lit after Heidi Montag for acting Tila Tequila-ish; Stephanie Clifford got a hatey voice mail; and Sharon Waxman's internets got clogged. The Twitterati had a grumpy Monday.

When Ross Douthat Was 'That Guy' at Harvard

Adrian Chen · 01/25/10 09:44PM

You know, That Guy: The conservative dude who ranged the quad like a pro-life Socrates, challenging Liberals to another insufferable partial-birth abortion fight? The guy who ruined all your parties; the guy with the... weird posters on his dorm wall.

Prescott Tolk on Supermarkets

Jon Martin · 01/25/10 09:00PM

One of the big players in the Chicago underground comedy scene, Tolk is poised to break into the mainstream at any moment. Here Tolk discusses the oddities of the average supermarket trip.