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Leo and Beyoncé, Together at Last

Richard Lawson · 06/27/11 05:38PM

The unlikely duo might be paired up in a new/old movie musical. Also today: Nicole Kidman is a replacement, a big new miniseries is on the way, and Law & Order: SVU has its new detectives!

A Gay Marriage Etiquette Guide

Brian Moylan · 06/27/11 05:08PM

Gay New Yorkers can now get married. That's great news, of course, but let's not forget that there is no bigger logistical or etiquette nightmare on this planet than planning a wedding. Since the traditional roles for a male-female wedding go out the window for gay nuptials, here are some ground rules an suggestions to get you started.

Onion Editor Stomped by Philly Teen Mob

Hamilton Nolan · 06/27/11 04:45PM

Emily Guendelsberger, an editor at The Onion's AV Club in Philly, was walking along with seven friend Saturday night when they ran into a group of teenagers (between 20 and 40 of them, according to different sources). And teens being teens, they attacked everyone for no reason, including Guendelsberger, who was knocked down and had her leg broken. She says that a bunch of girls came to her defense when they realized how badly she was hurt, so that's a bonus. Still, this only strengthens our longstanding support for a policy of incarcerating all Philadelphia-area teens between the hours of 8 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. on July 27, 2014.

There's a Pretty Decent Chance Your Meds Are Killing You Somehow

Hamilton Nolan · 06/27/11 04:08PM

Abortion bans! Mouse hemophilia! Diabetes growth! Botox alternative! HIV testing! Undercover patients! Drug warnings! Weight loss! And having AIDS just got a little harder! It's your Monday Health Watch, where we watch your health—dangerously!

Horrible Bosses Red Band Trailer: Swears and Rape Jokes

Richard Lawson · 06/27/11 03:33PM

Here's a new red band (read: NSFW) trailer for the literally titled comedy Horrible Bosses. This seems, like Bad Teacher, to be another one of those comedies that relies prettily heavily on swear-shock for a lot of its humor.

Pat Robertson's Predictably Insane Response to Gay Marriage in NY

Jim Newell · 06/27/11 03:26PM

Old grifting fundie fartsack Pat Robertson is getting tired of saying it over, and over, and over again, whenever some gay stuff comes up in the news, so please pay attention this time: The more gay couples are allowed to pick up marriage certificates at the court house and file their taxes jointly, the more likely it is that America's Christian God will destroy our civilization in a fit of rage. Thanks for nothing, Andy Cuomo.

Rod Blagojevich Convicted

Jim Newell · 06/27/11 02:40PM

The verdict is out in the second federal corruption trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. His fortune wasn't as good this time around. The jury found him guilty on 17 of the 18 counts that it could reach an agreement on, including but not limited to his attempt to sell President Obama's old Senate seat.

Brooks Brothers Inadvertently Reveals America's Whitest Colleges

Hamilton Nolan · 06/27/11 02:21PM

Brooks Brothers does not make the type of "College apparel" worn by Southeastern Conference country animals on "game day" that serves as little more than a bib for copious amounts of spilled beer and barbecue sauce. That is not what Brooks Brothers does. Brooks Brothers makes dignified casual apparel for American winners.

San Francisco Could Ban All Pet Sales

Ryan Tate · 06/27/11 02:18PM

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors might ban sales of all pets, including fish, reptiles, rats, birds, dogs and cats. Selling live animals to kill and eat would still be legal. Naturally.

TV Reporter Caught Smoking While Covering Oil Fire

Brian Moylan · 06/27/11 01:56PM

Brad Woodard from Houston's KHOU went to cover the fire at an oil storage tank, but the smoke seen billowing on camera wasn't just from the fire, it was coming from Woodard's mouth as well. When the camera cut to him, he was still smoking a cigarette.

Bachmann Compares Self to Gay Rapist Clown Serial Killer

Maureen O'Connor · 06/27/11 01:41PM

Kicking off her presidential campaign in Waterloo, Iowa, Michele Bachmann explained the geographic significance to Fox News: "Well what I want them to know is just like, John Wayne was from Waterloo, Iowa. That's the kind of spirit that I have, too."

Foursquare's Value Grew Six-Fold in One Year

Ryan Tate · 06/27/11 01:37PM

Foursquare, the pointless check-in service with barely any revenue, is now worth more than six times what it was a year ago. Or so say the venture capitalists who just gave the hugely unprofitable company an infusion of cash.

Facebook's Newest Hire Cost Sony $24 Billion

Adrian Chen · 06/27/11 01:20PM

Just a month after George "GeoHot" Hotz was sued by Sony for hacking the PlayStation 3, he's got a new gig: He's working at Facebook. Think of what kind of example this sets for the kids.

Real Housewives of New Jersey: The Unraveling

Richard Lawson · 06/27/11 01:00PM

On last night's episode of Real Housewives of Orange Skin County the ladies took flight. Some rose to new heights as they pursued their dreams. Others went twirling in the air. And others still zoomed off into the adventure of a country weekend.

Michele Bachmann Launches Presidential Campaign

Jim Newell · 06/27/11 11:48AM

We never thought we'd see the day. But sure enough, here's Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, clad in her most confidently shiny suit, officially launching her presidential campaign in her native town of Waterloo, Iowa today. Will she be our new, shiny president come January 2013? If it can't be Donald Trump, then sure, this'll do.

Everything You Missed from New York's Celebratory Gay Pride Parade

Brian Moylan · 06/27/11 11:32AM

The passage of the marriage equality bill on Friday night couldn't have been timed any better, since it kicked off what was a celebratory Gay Pride weekend in New York City. Rather than a protest or political action, this year's parade down Fifth Avenue and across Greenwich Village was all about celebration. Who cares if the people in Middle America are scared by our drag queens, leather daddies, and dykes on bikes, this year was for us—and what a time it was!