Phone Hacking at Murdoch's Tabloid Was Widespread, Unapologetic #scandals #newscorp

<em>Transformers</em> Director Michael Bay Offers $50,000 Bounty for Puppy-Throwing Girl

Transformers Director Michael Bay Offers $50,000 Bounty for Puppy-Throwing Girl #bounties #michaelbay

The Craziest Reality TV Pitch You'll Hear This Week #emails #realitytv

Paste Magazine Is Dead #greatmagazinedieof #magazines

Hostage Situation at Discovery Channel Headquarters #standoffs #hostages

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All the Cool New Stuff From Apple Today on Gizmodo

SF 101: Science Fiction For Beginners on io9

Examining video games' fixation with firearms — at a safe distance — all week long.

#lawsuits

Greedy Lawyers Want Famous Restaurants to Pay Workers Correctly

Across New York City, our wealthiest restaurateurs are under assault from the poors—and their lawyers! Many celeb chefs you know and love from television are being sued for ripping off their workers. Where's tort reform when Morimoto needs it? More »

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#blinditems

Which Couple Broke up Because of Milkshakes?

Her milkshake didn't bring the boy to the yard, because he dumped her. This tennis star is bedding a real princess, this singer does interviews wasted, and a TV star lies about her diet. Maybe she should try milkshakes? More »

10:32 AM

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#progress

Smoking Baby Has Kicked the Habit

For now. Indonesia's world-famous cigarette-smoking two-year-old has quit cigs after undergoing therapy. Though there is concern that he will pick up the habit again once he returns home and the everyday stress of baby life wears at him once more. More »

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#fastfood

Burger King's been sold to investment firm 3G Capital for $4 billion. Neat!

10:21 AM

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#opencaption

Justin Can't Believe Chris Kirkpatrick Just Walked Up to Take His Order

[Justin Timberlake on the California set of Gawker's one-time favorite movie, "Friends With Benefits". Image: Bauer-Griffin]

10:06 AM

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#scandals

Phone Hacking at Murdoch's Tabloid Was Widespread, Unapologetic

Four years ago, Rupert Murdoch-owned UK tabloid The News of the World got caught hacking the voicemail of "hundreds of celebrities" and other public figures. Now, the full extent of the hacking's coming out—and it's bad. Amazingly dirty, actually! More »

10:01 AM

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#advertisement

Click here to read Preview <em>Dirty Sexy Politics</em> by Meghan McCain

Preview Dirty Sexy Politics by Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain, everyone's favorite right-wing blogger(ette) has just released Dirty Sexy Politics, her first book for big kids (Meghan's other foray into the literary world was the wildly popular children's book My Dad, John McCain.) This should be interesting. More »

09:59 AM

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Click here to read America Spared Momentary Disruption of <em>SportsCenter</em>

America Spared Momentary Disruption of SportsCenter

Time Warner Cable and Disney "continue to negotiate" a fee agreement today, after a midnight deadline passed. But it looks like your ESPN and ABC is safe for now, TWC customers. Looking forward to the next dozen disputes like this!

09:03 AM

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By Hamilton Nolan

#arrests

Rapper T.I. Arrested for Hotboxing In Hollywood

Six months after serving time on federal weapons charges, rapper T.I. was arrested driving last night in West Hollywood after police "smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle." Another celebrity undone by the "vapor trail." More »

08:03 AM

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#opencaption

A Sunset Ride Through the Apocaplypse

[A young man rides his bike through a flaming garbage dump in Changchun, China, where environmental pollution goes virtually unchecked. Image via Getty]

07:27 AM

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By Jeff Neumann

#sustenance

The 33 trapped Chilean miners today received their first hot meal in 26 days, meatballs and chicken. But still no booze or smokes.

06:46 AM

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#compassion

Miracle Car's Owner Wants Answers from Suicidal Man Who Destroyed Her Ride

The owner of the car that cushioned Thomas Magill's 39-story fall from an Upper West Side apartment building is pissed off that her vehicle is totalled, and wants to know if Magill now feels stupid for trying to commit suicide. More »

06:08 AM

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#investigations

Criminal Charges Possible In Salmonella Egg Investigation

The two Iowa farms that produced the half billion recalled salmonella eggs have been visited by investigators from the Department of Justice and the Food and Drug Administration's criminal division this week. Good thing, because those farms are disgusting.

05:27 AM

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#latenight

Anna Wintour Hates God, Lady Gaga

Tonight, Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs visited Late Night to promote "Fashion's Night Out." The best parts of the interview, however, had to do with Lady Gaga's pre-performance prayer ritual (much to Wintour's chagrin) and Jacobs' morphine drip. Highlights inside. [Gawker.TV]

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#oopses

Pakistani Delegation Mistaken for Terrorists, Quits U.S. Trip

What could go wrong with a Pakistani military delegation flying from D.C. to Tampa for a meeting with the U.S. Central Command? How about getting kicked off a flight after being mistaken for terrorists by a scared passenger? More »

03:40 AM

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#opencaption

Barbershop Quar-Wet, More Like

[A barber cuts a customer's beard on a makehift barbershop at a camp for people displaced by floods in Pakistan's Punjab province. Floods have receded in north and central Pakistan, but are continuing in the south. Pic via AP.]

02:53 AM

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#rumors

What Are Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin Doing Together in Alaska on 9/11?

Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and frequently-sobbing Fox News host Glenn Beck are appearing together in "the largest venue in Anchorage," Alaska. On 9/11. OMG: Is Sarah Palin going to announce her presidential candidacy? (Probably not.) More »

01:57 AM

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#foreignaffairs

Obama Dines with Israeli Prime Minister, Palestinian President, Clinton

Because he doesn't have enough to do, President Obama is hosting direct talks between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, starting at dinner Wednesday. The main course... was hope. And, some kind of actual food, one imagines.

12:59 AM

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#immigration

Illegal Immigration Slows Dramatically

The number of immigrants entering the U.S. illegally dropped to 300,000 a year between March 2007 and 2009, down from 850,000 per year between 2000-2005. They took one look at the Pizza Burger and ran the other way.

12:07 AM

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Yesterday - September 1, 2010

#homophobes

Click here to read Your Weekly "Ryan the <i>Real World</i> Homophobe" Update

Your Weekly "Ryan the Real World Homophobe" Update

Tonight's Real World was chock-full of Ryan-related drama. As the house turned on him, Ryan's brother and cousin visited/annoyed. Ryan also lost the car, drank at a drug abuse class, and got sent home by his fed-up roommates. Videos inside. [Gawker.TV]

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#weather

Hurricane Earl has been upgraded to Category four, with sustained winds of 140 mph.

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#picofthenight

That One Girl Is a Big Fan of Avatar

[A child dressed as Hindu God Krishna looks on during festivities to mark Janmashtami at a school in Mumbai, India.](Pic AP)

11:17 PM

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#heroes

Meet the WWII Vet Who Neutralized a German Sniper with the Power of Music [Gawker.TV]

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#bounties

Click here to read <em>Transformers</em> Director Michael Bay Offers $50,000 Bounty for Puppy-Throwing Girl

Transformers Director Michael Bay Offers $50,000 Bounty for Puppy-Throwing Girl

The hunt for Puppy-Throwing Girl just got a lot more explosionier: Michael Bay, director of Victoria's Secret commercials and giant robot movies, has placed a $50,000 bounty on information leading to the arrest of the famed animal abuser. More »

09:21 PM

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#disasters

Trapped Chilean Miners Denied Life-Sustaining Booze and Cigarettes

09:10 PM

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#topchef

Live Blogging Top Chef, Week 12

09:00 PM

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#mythbusted

Freelance Assassins Don't Exist, Says Buzzkilling Internet Magazine

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#censorship

Lady Gaga's Pro-Gay Marriage Tweets Too Hot for Apple's New Music Service

Apple is notoriously squeamish about gay-themed iPhone apps. This ambivalence seems to have made the jump to Ping, The music social network Apple announced today. In a promo screenshot, they censored Lady Gaga's tweets celebrating the demise of Prop 8. More »

07:07 PM

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#picoftheday

Shady Ladies

[These women in the stands at the U.S. Open today didn't seem too happy about the 90-degree temperatures. Hopefully the umbrellas helped. Image via AP]

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#wereadyou

Comment of the Day: The Most Important Thing I Learned in Middle School

Today we looked at how middle school is absolutely useless. It is so useless! Well, most of the time. As one commenter demonstrated, one can learn a few important things in those awkward limbo years. More »

06:20 PM

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#opencaption

Mountain Man Gathers Morsels for Supper

[Spencer Pratt is a savage cyclops tending to Heidi Montag's herd of frilly puppies in Costa Rica. Look out, Odysseus is hiding in the pelt of the one on the right. Image via Pacific Coast News.]

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#amusing

Butts Arrested For Murder of Boob

Dear humorously named people of America: Thank you for committing crimes. Mirinda Boob—wife of the late Samuel Boob—is thought to have conspired to murder her husband. Luckily for headline writers, one of the conspirators' names was Kermit Butts. More »

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#breaking

Discovery Channel Hostage-Taker Shot, Taken Into Custody

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#badvertising

Worst Product Ever Gets Worst Infomercial Ever

Do you like to text, but get slapped by women because you hit the wrong keys and write things you don't mean? Then buy Textees, a stupid rubber thing that you put on your thumb! Watch the cringe-worthy infomercial inside. [Gawker.TV]

05:00 PM

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#sorelosers

Bitter, Failed Senate Candidate Jeff Greene to Sue Newspapers for Mocking Him

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#advertising

Sensitive Brits Upset Over Dead Princess Lingerie Tribute

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Jamie Foxx To Exact Sketch Comedy Revenge On Us All

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#scifi101

A syllabus and book list for novice students of science fiction literature

Want to start reading some science fiction, but aren't sure where to begin? We've put together an introductory scifi lit syllabus just for you. [io9]

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#clipjob

Gawker.TV: The Five Best Videos Ever of the Day

Today at Gawker.TV, Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon are a couple of iceholes, Louis CK finds his religion, Cee-Lo Green releases an official video for his new hit single, and Kate Hudson and Rachel Zoe are suddenly best friends. More »

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#horrorstories

Acid Attacker: 'Hey Pretty Girl Do You Want to Drink This?'

Nothing good ever comes of "Hey pretty girl, do you want to drink this?" A stranger approached a 28-year-old woman yesterday, said that, and then tossed a cup of acid in her face. This story is stomach-churning. More »

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#recessionomics

You Can Only Have Luxury in Trapper Keeper Form

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#signofthetimes

Woman Assaults Obama Supporters At Glenn Beck Rally

In this video from the Restoring Honor rally, a Glenn Beck supporter confronts protesters holding pro-Obama signs. As you can tell from her elaborate flag-themed hat, she's a big fan of the Constitution — just not the First Amendment. [Jezebel]

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#celebrityskin

Click here to read Calvin Klein’s Boyfriend Is A Gay Pornstar And We’ve Got Pics!

Calvin Klein’s Boyfriend Is A Gay Pornstar And We’ve Got Pics! [NSFW]

Yesterday, our brother site Gawker made the stunning revelation that designer Calvin Klein's 20-year-old model boyfriend has a salacious pornstar past. As with all internet rumors, the "pics or it didn't happen" rule applies-thankfully we've got lots of ‘em. [Fleshbot] [NSFW]

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#emails

The Craziest Reality TV Pitch You'll Hear This Week

A young go-getter emailed the heads of most major TV networks yesterday with a pitch for a new reality show. It's about his "cool as hell" friend who's stringing along four guys and should be super-famous. Below: the insane email. More »

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#opencaption

'Weren't We Saving the Catholic School Girl Look for Next Season?'

[In braids and knee socks, Lourdes Leon talks to mother and tween clothing line collaborator Madonna on the set of Madge's movie W.E. Image via Pacific Coast News.]

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#apple

All the Cool New Stuff From Apple Today

Apple's music event was so full of shiny gadgets and awesome news that your head might still be spinning. In case you struggled to keep up with everything or want a review, here are all the highlights: [Gizmodo]

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