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Meet the Courageous 18-Year-Old with a Brand New Bionic Hand
Matt Cherette · 07/21/10 02:55PMMichael Waldron was born with a congenital malformation that left him without four fingers on his right hand. Struggling to fit in—and function—his entire life, 18-year-old Waldron found new hope with a brand new bionic hand. Video inside.
What the Hell Just Happened on Letterman?
Matt Cherette · 07/15/10 12:22AMThe Hills Series Finale Will Blow Your Mind With Reality
Zach Mack · 07/13/10 10:37PMTonight, an entire era of pointless, vapid reality television ended when The Hills signed off for forever. After four years of drinking, fighting, crying, breaking up and making frienemies, the girls examined their futures and it all ended for reals.
Whoopi Goldberg Defends Mel Gibson: "He's Not a Racist"
Matt Cherette · 07/12/10 04:15PMDutch Player Literally Drop-Kicks Spaniard in World Cup Final
Matt Cherette · 07/11/10 02:15PMEven Stepvhen Returns as Steve Carell Makes His First Colbert Report Appearance
Anderson Evans · 07/07/10 11:17PMJon Stewart Blasts Fox News for Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Matt Cherette · 07/07/10 10:20PMTonight, Jon Stewart put America's favorite insanity-ridden network in its place when he decried Fox News' anti-Muslim biases regarding NASA's recent foray into diplomacy, as well as the controversy over the construction of new mosques across the country. Video inside.
The Daily Show Examines the Troubling Lack of Racism in South Africa
Matt Cherette · 07/05/10 10:29PMTonight, John Oliver continued his World Cup-related Daily Show segments with an examination into the lack of racism in formerly apartheid-ridden South Africa as the World Cup continues. That said, Oliver found one racist to conquer them all. Video inside.
Bachelor Jake and Vienna Reunite, Fight Dirty in Post-Breakup Interview
Whitney Jefferson · 07/05/10 10:14PMAccusations of "fame-whoring" and emotional abuse flew, but in the end Jake was "just not that into" Vienna. It makes sense: hot dude—with perfectly-groomed eyebrows—moves to LA, begins an acting career, and forgets about his possibly cross-eyed fiancée.
David Letterman Bashes Larry King with His Late Show Top 10 List
Matt Cherette · 06/30/10 11:27PMJon Stewart Takes On World Cup Refereeing, Diving, and America's Problem with Soccer
Matt Cherette · 06/30/10 10:24PMTonight's Daily Show was chock-full of World Cup talk. First, Jon Stewart recapped the last few days of competition. Then, correspondent John Hodgman channeled Glenn Beck and talked about how soccer can "fix" itself to last in America. Videos inside.
The Most Bizarre New York Times 'Wedding Vows' Video You'll Ever Watch
Whitney Jefferson · 06/30/10 12:49PMMeet Ted and Gracie, a couple living in the East Village who are ready to pledge their lives to each other. Unfortunately, the video makes us feel as though we're accomplice to the inevitable murder and dismemberment of Gracie's body.
Jon Stewart Discusses the USA's World Cup Loss, the G20 Summit, and... Beer
Matt Cherette · 06/28/10 10:39PMTonight, Jon Stewart bounced back and forth between a few topics during his opening segment, from the United States' World Cup loss to Ghana, to the G20 Summit, to awkward beer bottle clanking moments with President Obama. Video inside.
Chris Brown Breaks Down During Shameful Michael Jackson Tribute at the BET Awards
Matt Cherette · 06/27/10 08:56PMGhana Player Fakes Injury to Waste Time in USA Game, Crowd Chants "Bullsh*t!"
Matt Cherette · 06/26/10 04:10PMThis is ridiculous. During the second overtime period of today's USA-Ghana World Cup match, a Ghana player "fell," softly and COMPLETELY BY HIMSELF, wouldn't get up (even after the referee insisted), and was carried away ON A GURNEY. Video inside.
Al Gore's Sex Scandal Gets the Taiwanese Animation Treatment
Matt Cherette · 06/25/10 05:31PMJon Stewart Debates the USA's World Cup Win with John Oliver
Matt Cherette · 06/23/10 10:17PMLongest Match Ever Postponed after Mahut Refuses to Continue; Isner Not Happy
Matt Cherette · 06/23/10 03:55PMAfter 9hrs and 58mins—the longest tennis match in history—John Isner is STILL tied with Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon; they'll continue tomorrow. Inside, video of Isner's disappointment at the decision to cancel, prompted by Mahut's refusal to play on.
Did Real Housewife Danielle Staub Just Come Out as a Lesbian on Live TV?
Matt Cherette · 06/21/10 10:51PMAndy Cohen's self-indulgent train wreck, Watch What Happens Live, contained two surprises tonight. First, Real Housewife Danielle Staub performed her new single—a duet with Lori Michaels—and was... good? Then, Staub kinda/sorta/maybe came out as a lesbian. Videos inside.