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Moneyball: Brad Pitt Has a Ball Problem

Richard Lawson · 06/16/11 02:04PM

Here's a trailer for Moneyball, based on the non-fiction book by Michael Lewis about the general manager of a struggling MLB team trying to turn it all around. This movie had some trouble in getting made, but now here it is!

Playboy Proudly Advertises 'Runaway Bride' Issue

Maureen O'Connor · 06/16/11 01:15PM

Say you're the 85-year-old ringleader of a massive pornographic empire, and like a gullible old slave-to-the-libido that you are, you propose to a 25-year-old and stake your reputation on the upcoming nuptials.

Toddlers & Tiaras: This Is What You Get When You Raise Entitled Children

Tracie Egan Morrissey · 06/16/11 01:00PM

For last night's premiere of the fourth season of Toddlers & Tiaras, the series' breakout stars—Eden Wood and Makenzie—were set up to go head-to-head in an '80s-themed pageant, with lots of hoopla leading up to the actual event. The girls (ages 6 and 5, respectively) were flown out to L.A. to appear on Entertainment Tonight, and throughout the episode, they were each shown how their lives have changed now that they've been "discovered" and are on their paths to fame. There were both pumped-up in their interview segments — and both were expecting to win the crown — but when it came to the actual competition, neither of them won the grand prize, which at first caused confusion and then, ultimately, lots of tears.

What Is J.K. Rowling's Mysterious New Website?

Richard Lawson · 06/16/11 11:56AM

Though billionaire Harry Potter writer J.K. Rowling registered the "Pottermore" domain name two years ago, she's only recently put something on the site. Not much of a something, though. Just a "Coming soon" tease and some owls. OMG, what is it??

Runaway Playboy Bride Will Show Her Boobs, Be Famous Anyway

Maureen O'Connor · 06/16/11 10:30AM

Crystal Harris has perfect timing—it's too late for Hugh Hefner to cancel her issue of Playboy. Aniston moves in with her boyfriend. Emma Watson dates a co-star. Cee-Lo is tired of being famous. Thursday gossip is moving on.

Which Star Shows Some Strange Behavior in the Locker Room?

Brian Moylan · 06/16/11 10:09AM

This celeb has a weird request when he goes to the gym. This Real Housewife wants to make life hell for new cast members. And this actor's dirty joke ended in a sexual harassment lawsuit. He should leave the locker room humor in the locker room.

Anthony Weiner Is Stepping Down

Adrian Chen · 06/16/11 08:42AM

According to the New York Times, Anthony Weiner has told friends that he's resigning amid increasing pressure from Democrats, and "after having long discussions with his wife," who just returned from a trip to Africa with her boss Hillary Clinton.

Al Qaeda Picks Old Schlub as New Leader

Jeff Neumann · 06/16/11 05:19AM

An announcement on jihadi message board Ansar al-Mujahideen today states that Osama bin Laden's right hand man, Egyptian surgeon Ayman al-Zawahiri is now in charge of Al Qaeda. As the old man celebrates his promotion, here a few facts about "The Doctor":

Starbucks in Damage-Control Mode After Alleged Anti-Gay Incident

Lauri Apple · 06/16/11 03:57AM

On Sunday, a woman named Missy Alison went to a Starbucks in the Long Island, N.Y. town of Centereach for a Mocha-choco-loco-hobo-latte, and while there witnessed what she calls "one of the most brazen and unapologetic displays of homophobia I have ever witnessed in my entire life." She wrote an outraged letter to the company, which her wife published on the Internet. The company noticed!

Stephen Colbert Has Some Advice for Republicans Looking for the Youth Vote

Matt Cherette · 06/15/11 11:39PM

If there's one big advantage that Barack Obama has over his Republican counterparts, it's the youth vote. Which is why Kenneth del Vecchio, a former New Jersey judge, created a pro-life horror movie called The Life Zone in an attempt to attract younger, conservative voters. On tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert took del Vecchio's idea and explained how other Republicans could take advantage of it.

Canadians Riot After Losing Stanley Cup

Max Read · 06/15/11 11:18PM

The Vancouver Canucks (hint: hockey) lost the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Bruins 4-0 in the seventh game. This is a big deal in Canada, where hockey is basically their version of American Idol. And so they've decided to riot.

Jon Stewart Mocks Obama's Four-Hour Visit to Puerto Rico

Matt Cherette · 06/15/11 10:39PM

On Tuesday, President Obama visited Puerto Rico, the first trip of its kind by a sitting US president since John F. Kennedy traveled there in 1961. As it turns out, though, Obama's visit only lasted a few hours. So why even bother going? On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart provided a theory.

Woman Allegedly Hires Hitman on Her Facebook Wall

Max Read · 06/15/11 09:02PM

You know how we're always remind you to update your privacy settings? Here's a great example why: If you try to hire a hitman on your Facebook wall, and your Facebook wall is public, you will get arrested.