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Obama's Chinese Ambassador May Run Against the Boss

Jim Newell · 01/31/11 12:33PM

How would raging Tea Party Republican primary voters react to a presidential candidate who works for Barack Obama, the worst human in history? "Coldly," one might think. But Obama's ambassador to China, Republican Jon Huntsman, is going to try anyway.

Which Athlete Is the Latest to Have a Sex Tape?

Brian Moylan · 01/31/11 10:42AM

Since he didn't take care of his mistress she's taking it public. This actress has herpes, this actor needs Viagra, and this actress loaded up on swag at Sundance. That's how you live large without selling a sex tape.

Britney Spears Walks Down the Aisle, and Other Rituals

Maureen O'Connor · 01/31/11 10:31AM

Britney Spears overshadows the bride at a wedding. Claire Danes flies coach, and won't stop bragging about it. Charlie Sheen's rehab will take three months. David Arquette is done with rehab. Monday gossip is momentous.

Kim Jong-Un's New Hat Is Proof He's Taking Over North Korea

Jeff Neumann · 01/31/11 08:38AM

No one has so far been able to prove that Kim Jong-il's son, Kim Jong-un, is being groomed to take over North Korea... until now. Analysts and defectors have concluded that Little Kim's new fur hat proves he's taking power.

More Oral Sex Might Mean More Cancer

Max Read · 01/31/11 02:46AM

Oral sex is totally awesome, which means it must be bad for you in some way. And now we know how! Apparently, a rise in certain kinds of cancer may be thanks to all the oral sex everyone has nowadays.

Did a Florida Mom Kill Her Kids for Being 'Mouthy'?

Max Read · 01/30/11 09:48PM

Police in Tampa, Fla. have arrested 50-year-old mother Julie Schenecker for the murder of her two children. "She [told] us that they talked back and they were mouthy," said a police spokeswoman.

Facebook Hacked to Prank Random French Kid

Adrian Chen · 01/30/11 06:42PM

Someone is annoyed with Dylan Zéroosiix's little brother. A menu on Facebook's French language version has been hacked to poke fun at le petit frère de Dylan Zéroosiix. This was made possible by Facebook's reliance on free, crowd-sourced translation.

DC Columnist Seeks Help Doing Everything: $15/hour

Adrian Chen · 01/30/11 04:22PM

What would you do for $15 an hour? This "syndicated columnist" is looking for hired help with everything from "improving my image" to "dance instruction," to yardwork. Only omni-talented super geniuses need apply.

The Winners of Sundance

Adrian Chen · 01/30/11 03:07PM

Sundance, that Hollywood-themed ski trip rich people take in Park City, Utah every year, is done. Here are some of films that won stuff, including a documentary about assisted-suicide, and a sci-fi flick.

Why Porn Stars Hate Facebook

Adrian Chen · 01/29/11 12:54PM

Porn stars love Twitter: They chat with fans, tweet Amazon wish lists so their fans can buy them presents, tweet NSFW pictures of partying with Charlie Sheen. But porn stars do not like Facebook, because Facebook doesn't like them.