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Sam Zell Won't Be 'The Media's Bitch'

Hamilton Nolan · 01/27/11 02:16PM

In your ice-encased Thursday media column: Sam Zell is done with you media types, Comcast wouldn't dream of touching NBC News, rabbis (in the pocket of George Soros, commie Jew) hate Glenn Beck, and The Daily is coming next week.

Peeping Down Under

Brian Moylan · 01/26/11 07:01PM

[It might be winter in many parts of the U.S., but it was perfect weather to celebrate Australia Day on the beach in Perth where this reveler got an eyeful at the Havaianas Thong Challenge. Image via Getty]

How Much Is an Oscar Nomination Actually Worth?

Brian Moylan · 01/26/11 04:44PM

Hollywood doesn't care about art—just money—so it's no surprise that many people are interested in knowing how much an Oscar nomination for Best Picture is worth in dollars. Finally, they have an answer.

Dennis Kucinich Sues Congressional Cafeteria Over Olive Pit

John Cook · 01/26/11 12:06PM

Congressman Dennis Kucinich bought a sandwich from the Longworth House Office Building cafeteria in April 2008, and bit into it only to find an unpitted olive that cracked a tooth. This month, he sued the cafeteria for selling "dangerous" sandwiches.

Another Day, Another Nazi Scandal for Jesse James

Maureen O'Connor · 01/26/11 10:45AM

Jesse James isn't a Nazi, he's just really "into history," OK? Padma Lakshmi's custody battle erupts. Jessica Simpson fights to keep an embarrassing exercise video under wraps. Wednesday's gossip roundup comes back to bite your well-toned butt.

Let Me Tell You All About Davos!

Hamilton Nolan · 01/25/11 04:53PM

The Way We Live Now: scrimping and saving. To get into Davos! Davos ain't cheap, you know. They don't let just anyone into Davos. Only the big shots make it to Davos. Do I know you from Davos? Oh, sorry.

Don't Be Fooled by Google's Fake New 'Privacy'

Ryan Tate · 01/24/11 06:35PM

Google made waves today with software that purports to banish ad tracking cookies. In reality, virtually no one will use the software, it doesn't banish ad tracking cookies, and Google itself is the leading tracker to begin with.