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Man Takes Box of Sand on Romantic River Cruise

Lauri Apple · 05/21/11 12:14PM

The 32-year-old man who got drunk, wrapped chain around his neck, got into a life raft with a big black box of sand, and floated down the James River is not a terrorist. That much we know.

Acting Sexy Now Illegal in Utah

Max Read · 05/21/11 11:32AM

Despite being home to the sexiest national park (Arches) and the sexiest salt water lake (Great Salt Lake), Utah doesn't want you to think of it as a sexy state. And so, in an attempt to make it easier for police to arrest prostitutes, the state has gone ahead and outlawed acting sexy altogether.

What's Opening in Theaters This Weekend

Richard Lawson · 05/20/11 05:45PM

Avast, mateys! Another weekend has arrived and, though some brave indies are jumping into the cinema fray with it, most everyone else has gotten out of the way of the big boat captained by Johnny Depp. Probably a wise move.

Justin Bieber Launches a Perfume for Girls

Adrian Chen · 05/20/11 04:57PM

Justin Bieber just launched a new perfume called "Someday." He told Women's World Daily "I have such a deep connection with my fans, so creating a fragrance that I personally love is another way I can bring them closer to my world."

It Pays to Be Oprah's All-Time Favorite Guest

Matt Cherette · 05/20/11 04:47PM

On today's Oprah Winfrey Show—the last before next week's grand finale—the Queen of Daytime revealed her favorite guest of all time. Taking top honors was Dr. Tererai Trent, who broke free of poverty and abuse in her native Zimbabwe to achieve success. Trent's big dream has been to open a school for girls in her home village. And it was realized today when Winfrey surprised her on the air with a $1.5 million donation.

Flustered Woman Can't Remember Michelle Obama's Name

Richard Lawson · 05/20/11 04:03PM

During one of Ellen DeGeneres's wacky games on her daytime laffs show today, a contestant was asked "What is the name of the First Lady?" And, yikes, she just couldn't remember it!

Crazy Rich Businessman Enacts Metaphor For America

John Cook · 05/20/11 03:47PM

Virginia restaurateur Henry Allen Fitzsimmons has hit upon a welfare plan the GOP can get behind: He sought out vulnerable young women who needed help and gave them money for education and childcare. All he asked in return was that they submit to being spanked, by him, on demand.

Soccer Player Takes on All of Twitter Over Affair Rumor

Adrian Chen · 05/20/11 03:14PM

Earlier this month, an anonymous Twitter user caused an uproar for tweeting rumors that hadn't surfaced in the press previously because of the gag laws—known as "superinjunctions"—that British celebs use to squash embarrassing stories. Now, a professional soccer player—sorry, "footballer," is suing not just every Twitter user who named him, but the entire company. This should be fun.

You Have All Hurt Moby's Feelings

Richard Lawson · 05/20/11 02:57PM

In a interview this week with Fox News, bespectacled musician Moby talked about all the internet haterz and how they make him feel bad, and he specifically mentioned you, Gawker readers.

Senator's Warning: Don't Fall for the Ol' 'Hot Girl in Pajamas' Trick

Jim Newell · 05/20/11 12:56PM

The battle over federally subsidized loans for for-profit colleges is one of the biggest in Washington these days, as the Education Department is finalizing its rules to crack down on this shady industry which some might suggest only exists to take money from poor people. But still, how is one supposed to resist the industry's recruiting ads showing sexy coeds in their pajamas?

Real Housewives of New York: Thug in a Cocktail Dress

Brian Moylan · 05/20/11 12:34PM

Last night on the Americans Against Bullying Present Bully for You: A Fashion Celebration to End Bullies Bullying everyone was a bully, except for Countess Crackerjack. She was a thug. A thug in a cocktail dress. A thug is just like a bully, except it wears bigger necklaces.