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Black Swan: Psychological Terror, But Mostly Natalie and Mila Kissing

Richard Lawson · 08/17/10 05:13PM

Here's a trailer for Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky's moody-looking psychological thriller set in the competitive and cutthroat world of professional ballet. It looks creepy and interestingly filmed and could be an unsettling rumination on ambit— Oh, fuck it. They kiss.

17-Year-Old Taylor Momsen: 'Music Keeps Me Young'

Maureen O'Connor · 08/17/10 04:23PM

The oldest soul in show business and inadvertent comedienne Taylor Momsen gave an interview to Spin in which she ridicules Rihanna for confusing "pop" with "rock." Highlights from the Gossip Girl star turned jailbait rocker's wonderfully funny interview below.

Brooklyn's Vespa Vigilantes Are Cutest Crime-Fighting Duo in America

Maureen O'Connor · 08/17/10 02:46PM

Bumrushed by a thief on the street, an innocent female shrieked: Her cellphone had been stolen! Just then, a Vespa scooted onto the scene. Chromed wheels shining like justice, its passengers chased down the bandit and retrieved the maiden's phone.

Man Arrested for Incredibly Idiotic Use of Facebook

Ryan Tate · 08/16/10 05:55PM

A Florida man was arrested for twice "friending" his estranged wife on Facebook in violation of a domestic protection order. So not worth it. And there's no way she'd "friend" back given what the guy wrote on his wall.

This Is the Pop Star on Trial for Spreading HIV

Maureen O'Connor · 08/16/10 05:25PM

Nadja Benaissa, a member of German girl band No Angels, is on trial for knowingly spreading HIV through unprotected sex. And her songs are infectious, too! But seriously, she testified today, and it was sad and scary.

The Secret, The Power, and The Scam That Never Ends

Hamilton Nolan · 08/16/10 09:58AM

Stieg Larsson is dead and Harry Potter's retired, so the book publishing industry has only one thing left up its sleeve: The Secret. Oh, wait, that was already published several years ago. Okay: a sequel to The Secret. More secret!

Project Runway: A Party in Store

Brian Moylan · 08/13/10 02:20PM

Oh what a festive Project Runway! Tim Gunn took everyone to a party store and then he laughed and giggled and cried. If only everyone could be warmed by Grampa Gunn's guffaw. Too bad they all have dark, dark souls.