Heidi Fleiss' Only True Friends? Parrots

Mike Byhoff · 01/08/10 02:33PM

Finally, the premiere of Celebrity Rehab. The show where Dr. Drew exploits serious and life-threatening addictions for our entertainment. Last night, however, belonged to Heidi Fleiss. When you outcrazy Dennis Rodman, you know you're doing something wrong... right...?!

When Torpedoes Launch, But Not Really

Sergio Hernandez · 01/08/10 02:30PM

We hope this pathetic torpedo test launch isn't necessarily indicative of our armed forces' skills. Otherwise... well, we're screwed.

Artie Lange ♥ Wolfgang Puck

cityfile · 01/08/10 02:08PM

We're only a week into 2010, this is true. But we're fairly confident that celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has already snagged the worst accidental endorsement of the year. [NYDN]

A Reblogger Speaks

Richard Lawson · 01/08/10 01:33PM

Yesterday we looked at the strange phenomenon of Julia Allison rebloggers. We think they're weird and a little crazy. Some of you agreed with us, some of you didn't. So we thought we'd go to the source for more insight.

Jersey Shore: Warfare

Brian Moylan · 01/08/10 01:21PM

The guidos of coastal New Jersey can't really be called a peace-loving tribe, but when battle is done, it is usually for good reason and because one party is provoked. Sometimes it's just cause they're drunk. Either way—fascinating.

Mission Accomplished

cityfile · 01/08/10 01:02PM

Now that it's extracted as much publicity as possible from its unauthorized Obama billboard in Times Square, outerwear company Weatherproof now says it's planning to take down its giant ad in Times Square. [AP]

Real Housewives of Orange County: The Sands of Time

Richard Lawson · 01/08/10 12:56PM

Well, the bleakest season of Orange County yet continues apace, with divorce and bad parenting and vain attempts to redeem a questioned character. Could we be nearing the end of this great sunshiney reality experiment?

Gawker Book Club: American Voyeur by Benoit Denizet-Lewis

Gabriel Snyder · 01/08/10 12:49PM

Today in the Gawker Book Club: Benoit Denizet-Lewis will be taking your questions on sex addiction, Tiger Woods, the sexual revolution, creepy NAMBLA members, and why the hell he lives in Boston.

One Man's Lonely Manic Dance

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 01/08/10 12:27PM

Japan has given the world many unique and culturally valuable contributions: Haiku, the first novel, Kabuki and Noh theater, various martial arts, sumo wrestling, sushi, etc. Surely as important as all those is this bikini-clad man's lonely spastic dancing.

Let Martha Handle Your 'Magical Moment'

cityfile · 01/08/10 12:26PM

If you loved Martha Stewart's collection of cheap (and injurious!) junk for Kmart, you're going to be thrilled to hear about her latest venture. She's now offering Martha-approved destination weddings in partnership with the world's tackiest chain of resorts. (You know, the one that makes you hit the mute button on your TV every time one of their horrific commercials comes on the air.) Pick from one of six "themes"—with prices beginning at just $1,500—and leave it to Martha to make sure your "magical moment" is imbued with instant "star power"! [Luxist]