We've written a lot lately on American Apparel's disturbing beauty-based hiring policy. Let us acknowledge: other retailers are similarly inclined. Take Abercrombie & Fitch, for example.

Who wants to wager a guess as to the number of cocktails it took Kathie Lee Gifford to come to this? Finishing up a segment, she suggests to Andy Cohen that "sometimes little boys need their Mommy to slap them."

All these "online dating sites" are quite valuable for research purposes, according to scientists who were found hastily closing their AshleyMadison.com tabs. The most valuable finding of all: shut up, already.

Last week, we asked you to send us your photos from your Mad Men-themed parties. Here are our favorites, as well as others we found on the web!

Families were merged this weekend, political dynasties and caftans glimpsed. Amidst it all our real human wedding correspondent Phyllis Nefler is here for you in ways that those livelihood-threatening marital algorithms never shall be. Stay indie!

With her alcohol-monitoring SCRAM bracelet visible on her ankle, Lindsay Lohan smiles and poses like Marilyn Monroe over a sidewalk grate—then whips out two handguns and "settles the score with the media." The ShamWow guy is there, too.

Chelsea Clinton is getting married on Saturday under a veil of secrecy in Rhinebeck, NY. Not secret enough, though: An insider provided us these exclusive photos of Astor Court—the palatial mansion serving as the venue—plus some inside information.

HarperCollins has released the cover for Sarah Palin's second book, America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag, set for release in November. We see "Flag" represented, but not so much "Family" or "Faith." What a con artist. [via]

Fans of Mad Men know how large a part of the show the character's wardrobes are. Go inside the costume department with lead designer Janie Bryant as she explains some of the choices and inspiration behind what the characters wear.

We come to you with a heavy heart to report that our long municipal nightmare of messy legal incidents involving women riding the subway with their tiny dogs still persists. Will New York ever be safe, for subway dogs?

Mark Zuckerberg turned strangers' intimate moments into riches. We turned the tables on the Facebook CEO, lurking outside his house, following him out with his girlfriend and pals, and to Chinese language lessons. America's youngest billionaire got the paparazzi treatment.

Angelina Jolie is in nanny denial. Thought to have six minders for her six children, Angie still complains she and Brad are "like bartenders" and "waiters" to their children. Then what are you paying the help for, lady?

The Daily Show returned from hiatus tonight and Jon Stewart addressed the change in facial hair almost immediately. He began the show by poking fun of himself before the internet could, saying, "You may be asking, why is Jon Stewart's evil cousin 'Wario' hosting the show?" Good question!

Riding a Brooklyn-bound 4 train, amateur photographer Kate Black noticed a man "pitching a tent" and "thrusting his hips" in ladies' faces. Thinking quickly, Kate photographed him, then declared a jihad against the pervert on her Flickr page.

Chelsea Baker, 13, may be a girl but she plays like the boys. Having gone undefeated in her last four seasons, with a killer knuckle ball, she may be the most accomplished pitcher for her age, regardless of gender.

The poor orange hair monster from Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey is bankrupt. She's selling her mansion, and now basically everything she and her husband own, including their freaking wedding rings, is being auctioned off. Lots of pics below.

According to an anonymous source and the rumor mill in general, Fugees maestro Wyclef Jean is going to announce his candidacy for President of Haiti. Hmm. Does Haiti care that he's had a few problems lately?

When a former Knicks dancer weds a SpikeTV producer you know the harmonics of the Universe are correctly tuned. Come, explore the New York Times wedding announcements with resident Gawker wedding expert Phyllis Nefler.

Yes, Sarah Jessica Parker and family might be moving on up to the East Side. Reportedly they are looking at the penthouse apartment at 610 Park Ave., a condo previously owned by the founder of Nautica. It costs $29.8 million.

Anna Wintour has been campaigning against the Jamaican restaurant Miss Lily's, which is hoping to open near her Village townhouse. The Vogue editor claims that because restaurant/club owner Serge Becker is involved, it's guaranteed to turn into a shitshow. Really?