Eddie, Woody, & Michael: Do We Even Care About Geniuses Anymore?

Eddie Murphy, Woody Allen, Michael Jackson: All indisputable geniuses in the 80s. Hit-or-miss in the 90s. And, at least before the outpouring of adulation for Jackson today, you probably wouldn't want to trade reputations with any of them.

4:40 PM on Fri Jun 26 2009, by T.A.N., 7,035 views, 59 comments
http://gawker.com/5303063/eddie-woody--michael-do-we-even-care-about-geniuses-anymore

This Week In Tabloids: Kate Wore A Bikini & Twilight Stars Are In Love

Welcome back to Midweek Madness, where, according to the tabloid covers, only two things are newsworthy: Kate Gosselin's "revenge" bikini body; and whether the stars of Twilight are hooking up.

3:00 PM on Wed Jun 3 2009, by Dodai, 30,873 views, 165 comments
http://jezebel.com/5277330/this-week-in-tabloids-kate-wore-a-bikini--twilight-stars-are-in-love

Nine Throws Down The Oscar Gauntlet

Judi Dench! Penny Cruz! Nicole Kidman! Daniel Day-Lewis! Kate Hudson! Sophia Loren!!! And, uh, Fergie! And everyone is SINGING & DANCING. [YouTube]

1:30 PM on Thu May 14 2009, by Dodai, 7,085 views, 123 comments
http://jezebel.com/5254512/nine-throws-down-the-oscar-gauntlet

L.E.S. Celebudogs in Twee Clash

Let's say an angry pit bull has a Menace Factor of 10. But make it a Japanese DJ's dog facing off against a "Celebrity facialist's" Yorkie on the L.E.S., and the Menace is, like, three.

10:47 AM on Wed Apr 15 2009, by Hamilton Nolan, 1,877 views, 7 comments
http://gawker.com/5213071/les-celebudogs-in-twee-clash

Harvey Weinstein's Non-Comeback Comeback

He lost a million-dollar bet, all but liquidated his company and endured a late, vicious backlash against a film that nobody even thought would reach the Oscars. And he won. That's why he's Harvey Weinstein.

3:10 PM on Mon Feb 23 2009, by STV, 12,643 views, 16 comments
http://defamer.gawker.com/5158925/harvey-weinsteins-non+comeback-comeback

Apologetic Nate Silver Throws Statistics Under The Oscars Bus

Penélope Cruz's Oscar victory may have been a great moment for Spain, but it was a terrible tragedy for America because it has forced statistician Nate Silver to break up with his greatest love: numbers.

12:14 PM on Mon Feb 23 2009, by Kyle Buchanan, 11,513 views, 23 comments
http://defamer.gawker.com/5158728/apologetic-nate-silver-throws-statistics-under-the-oscars-bus

The Art of the Oscargasm

Lady actors don't win Oscars based on film performances; it's all about giving the best acceptance speech. And the dirty, dirty Academy demands an orgasmic experience (or at least someone who can fake it well).

11:30 AM on Mon Feb 23 2009, by Gabriel Snyder, 16,039 views, 10 comments
http://defamer.gawker.com/5158707/the-art-of-the-oscargasm

The Oscar Parties You'll Never Be Invited To

While you sat on the couch bleary-eyed and stunned that you lost your Oscar pool, the rich and famous schmoozed and drank til dawn. To share the experience, we have a gallery for you.

11:24 AM on Mon Feb 23 2009, by Richard Lawson, 19,875 views, 34 comments
http://defamer.gawker.com/5158695/the-oscar-parties-youll-never-be-invited-to/gallery/