cityfile · 01/07/10 03:46PM

• Is NBC shutting down Jay Leno's 10pm show and moving him back to late night? Is Conan O'Brien out of a job? NBC isn't denying that a schedule change has been discussed, but it's not saying much more than that for now. [NYT]
• ABC News is reportedly in negotiations with Ted Koppel to bring him back to the network as the anchor of This Week on Sunday mornings. [Politico]
• CNN is handing over the 1-3pm slot to Ali Velshi starting on Jan. 18. [NYT]
• Forbes has sold off its landmark building on lower Fifth Ave. to NYU. [NYO]
• Despite the standoff between Cablevision and Scripps, ratings for the company's two cable outlets, HGTV and Food Network, are up. [AdAge]
• Tucker Carlson's new website, The Daily Caller, launches next week. [WI]
• Avatar's streak continues: It's now the No. 2 biggest movie ever. [THR]
• A Blockbuster video kiosk is coming to a Duane Reade near you. [NYCTB]
• Fox is delaying the start of its sketchy new reality show. [THR]
• Break out a tissue: The Hof is leaving America's Got Talent. [People]
• Lady Gaga was the special guest on Launch My Line last night. [Gawker]
• Did ABC News buy George Stephanopoulos a booster seat when he joined the Good Morning America team? That's the rumor, at least. [Popeater]

Gay Marriage Fails in New Jersey

cityfile · 01/07/10 03:07PM

You won't be seeing a wedding between The Situation and Pauly D—or Snooki and J-WOWW—on the next season of MTV's Jersey Shore, unfortunately. The New Jersey State Senate defeated a bill to legalize gay marriage late this afternoon. [AP, photo via WOW]

Bicycle Jump Turns Into Bicycle Face Plant

Sergio Hernandez · 01/07/10 02:30PM

For some people, doing dumb or embarrassing things on camera is as easy as riding a bike. For others, it actually is trying to ride a bike.

Ellen Barkin Gets the Last Laugh

cityfile · 01/07/10 02:23PM

Ellen Barkin sued ex-husband Ron Perelman in 2007 shortly after the couple divorced. (She claimed the temperamental tycoon had promised to finance her film production company, but then never followed through with it.) The verdict is in and Barkin is $3.4 million richer as of today. And Perelman is now only worth $9.996 billion, poor thing. [Gawker]

Bush Admin Lawyer Charged with Attempted Wife-Murder

Pareene · 01/07/10 02:12PM

Former Deputy White House Counsel J. Michael Farren has been arrested and charged with attempting to kill his wife. He reportedly beat her with a flashlight, and she is "lapsing in and out of consciousness" in a hospital. George W. Bush brought in Farren in 2007, when his administration faced a whole lot of investigations and subpoenas. Farren previously had worked for George H. W. Bush and in Reagan's Department of Commerce.

Tila Tequila: Disgusting Little Girl

Brian Moylan · 01/07/10 01:55PM

When Tila Tequila first popped onto the scene, she was the harmless, if ugly, face of fame's grim seduction. In the wake of "fiancée" Casey Johnson's death, she now represents everything wrong with our modern era.

The Causes of Terrorism: Love

Richard Lawson · 01/07/10 01:50PM

Remember when that guy went through security the wrong way and Newark Airport had to shut down while everyone looked for him? Well, the dude was just going to give his lady a goodbye snog. No explodey, just kissy. [Reuters]

America's Most Wanted

cityfile · 01/07/10 01:47PM

This is the man who brought Newark to a standstill on Sunday when he walked past a chatty TSA agent and made his way into a secure section of the terminal. (The "dopey lothario" was on his way to hook up with a woman, apparently.) Do you recognize him? Would you recognize your own father if the photo in question was this blurry? Probably not, but on the off chance that you do, you're advised to get in touch with law enforcement immediately. He could be picking up ladies at public transportation facilities this very minute. [NYDN]

Rajaratnam Pal Takes a Plea

cityfile · 01/07/10 01:32PM

Anil Kumar, the former McKinsey & Co. director accused of feeding info to hedge fund founder and alleged crook Raj Rajaratnam, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. [NYT]