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The Spirit of Giving

STV · 12/26/08 06:00PM

Defamer's Week in Review: We gave, WALL-E healed, Robert Pattinson chopped, and Zac Efron's fruity balls saved Christmas. Reminisce with us after the jump, and have a great weekend!

Home Sweet Hangover

McCluskey and Miller · 12/26/08 05:00PM

For some reason, after hearing a funny Joy Luck Club reference on Saved by the Bell: The College Years this morning, we're in a really introspective place. Or that's the boxed wine rotting our brains.

Hollywood PrivacyWatch: Drew Barrymore and Jason Segel

STV · 12/26/08 04:35PM

DREW BARRYMORE and JASON SEGEL probably are dating. I was at a Karaoke last night and they were there, I'm pretty sure they've got something going on. I took some pictures and videos of Jason Segel singing with my phone but they did not come out very clear! [Tease! Hollywood PrivacyWatch is written by and for Defamer readers; send your sightings to tips@defamer.com.]

The 2008 Defamer Flack Honors

Seth Abramovitch · 12/26/08 03:13PM

Of all handler subgenus, perhaps none is taxed more thanklessly than flackus mendacitus, or the garden variety publicist.

Hollywood PrivacyWatch: Tom Morello

STV · 12/26/08 02:50PM

12/24 — Just went to see the 1:15 Gran Torino showing at Arclight today... TOM MORELLO (Rage Against The Machine guitarist extraordinaire) was at the theatre, standing in line with what looked to be his mom and his grandma (awwwww...) I think they went to see Slumdog Millionaire. [Hollywood PrivacyWatch is written by and for Defamer readers; send your sightings to tips@defamer.com.]

The Butterscotch Puppy: A Christmas Miracle!

Seth Abramovitch · 12/26/08 01:23PM

We hope Santa brought everything you wanted (Wii porn), and nothing you didn't (tongue cancer, American Apparel giftcards). Your B.O., followed by the Top 5 Chinese Dishes Consumed Later by the Jews Who Saw Them:

A Remembrance of Eartha Kitt At Her Most 'Evil'

Kyle Buchanan · 12/26/08 12:15PM

The fact that Eartha Kitt died on Christmas virtually mandated that all her obits would lead by noting that she sang "Santa Baby." However, we'd like to remember Kitt for two different accomplishments.

Romcoms Cause Cancer Of The Hope-Nodes

Seth Abramovitch · 12/24/08 04:04PM

· We didn't need a scientific study to confirm for us that romcoms are detrimental to your health. Now infect us, impossibly handsome and emotionally available Patrick Dempsey, with your deadly McDreamy rays!

Deck the Balls!

McCluskey and Miller · 12/24/08 03:11PM

Unless you spend Christmas drinking boxed wine alone in your apartment like we do, you'll need some background noise at your family celebration. Here's a guide to get you through the next two joyous days.

Tim Burton + 'WALL-E' ÷ Goggle-Eyed Knit Dolls = '9'

STV · 12/24/08 02:12PM

As creative partnerships go, the one teaming Tim Burton with Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov and a half-dozen or so animated post-apocalyptic rag dolls isn't one we had on our 2009 wish list.