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more about #defamer CrayonSmoothie: 3. I'm thinking Queen Latifah for this one. more » snugbug: The aforementioned Harvard guy who reviewed Gladwell's latest book for the NYT described him perfectly: He's a dilettante who bamboozles the masses be... more » NotChoinski: 1 - Sarah, Todd, and Jesus Christ 2 - Jillian Reynolds, because I hate her 3 - Lady Gaga, to Zoroastrianism. more » WalterPater: 1. Jackman, his beard and his boyfriend. 3. Mariah. more » ClockOnTheStove: 4. What two talented A-list bloggers are returning to Gawker? more » Island of Misfit Toys: 1. The Travoltas 2. Kathy Griffin 3. J. Lo more » NoelleBlue: Jordin Sparks for 3? more » siarna: 1. Will and Jada. 3. Christina Aguilera. more » ArmCandy: 1. Sigh. Invite me over, Hugh Jackman. 2. What is a Real reality star? 3. Sounds like Jessica Simpson, but wasn't Papa Joe a pastor? I'll go with JLo. more » DennyCrane: 2 smells like New York to me. more » econdave: 3. Shakira, Shakira. more » TNT Freckles McGee: #3 JLo? more » TheSometimesWhy: The best way for people to understand this man is by remembering that Napoleon Bonaparte had a Chris Albrecht complex over two hundred years before it... more » orangecatlover: It's unfortunate the backlash is gaining steam just when Gladwell produced something substantial and important--his piece comparing football to dogfi... more » GlasgowRose: btw, the NY Times' rival reviews of Outliers are worth rereading: Michiko Kakutani vs. David Leonhardt. more » GlasgowRose: Gladwell's fortune (and the seething envy of 10,000 wannabes) was made with 3 little words: the + tipping + point. It became a bible at many companies... more » Pope John Peeps II: "And another thing," said the President, winning hearts forever "Why can't I get no Tang round here?" more » MissNormaDesmond: I look forward to his book on confirmation bias. Oh, wait, that's all of them. more » heywhat: I remember right after he kicked his now wife then girlfriend's ass, none other than Ari Emanuel wrote an article on the Huffington Post singing this ... more » badasscat: There are several things being overlooked in this overly simplistic post - not that I necessarily come down against everything in it, but there are ot... more » -
#andnowhesdead
Al Martino, Godfather Singer, Dead at 82
"Volare" singer Al Martino who played the Don's godson, Johnny Fontane in The Godfather, has died at the age of 82. Friend Jerry Blavat described Martino, who got his start in 1952, as "the last of the show business legends." -
#moneymatters
Bad Vince Vaughn Movies Will Save Economy.
Can someone please explain why Vince Vaughn's so popular? Seriously. Despite horrid reviews, his movie, Couples Retreat, which starred other, non-advertised celebrities like Jason Bateman, made $35 million this weekend. The recession sure isn't deep enough, huh? [Reuters] -
#mysteries
Why Did Matthew Weiner Fire Mad Men's Kater Gordon?
Nikki Finke reports today that Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has fired Kater Gordon, his personal assistant, turned writers assistant, turned Emmy-winning staff writer. But why? Gordon had a metoric rise to the top, peaking with an Emmy win. More » -
#howthingswork
Natasha Richardson's Legacy: Fleeting Health Care Muse
Natasha Richardson's death was indeed tragic, sudden and, yes, a media sensation. Who ever heard of someone hitting their head and then falling dead? Wild. And, proving that celebrities control all trends, sparked a new craze: traumatic hypochondria! More » -
#ailments
Dennis Hopper's Promotional Tour Thwarted by Hospital Visit
Actor Dennis Hopper, 73, was taken to a Manhattan hospital this afternoon while wearing an oxygen mask. His publicist blames a stomach bug, which must be pretty serious: he's won't be making Crash-promoting media appearances this week. [Post-Intelligencer] -
#feuds
Michael Moore in Self-Promotional War with CBS
So, Michael Moore has been making the media rounds to promote his latest project, Capitalism: A Love Story. The film, we're sure, will be enlightening, but, as happens with all things Moore, may be overshadowed by the man himself. More » -
#crime
Another Reality TV Contestant Accused of Murder, But There's a Twist!
Oh, look. Two hot trends — reality show contestant accused of murder and insane self-styled preacher — have now come together to bring us Brian Lee Randone, who's accused of torturing and then killing a porn star.
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#tellingall
New Mackenzie Phillips Book Exposes Incestuous Father
Celebrity memoirs often focus on stereotypical subjects, like drug abuse and insecurity. How pedestrian! Thankfully Mackenzie Phillips, a former sitcom star and long-time drug addict, breaks boundaries in her new tome. And they're very unsettling. More » -
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#andnowshesdead
R.I.P. Mary Travers, 72
An anti-war voice has fallen silent, for Mary Travers, a founding member of Peter, Paul and Mary, was felled by cancer today. The singer, whose sullen folksy sound many of you will remember from "Blowin' in the Wind," was 72. More » -
#andnowshesdead
Bea Arthur, Beloved Gay Icon, 1922-2009
Golden Girls star Bea Arthur, née Bernice Frankel, died at home in Los Angeles at the age of 86 today. She passed away surrounded by family members. She will be loudly mourned by the gays. More » -
#movies
John McTiernan's New Movie: The Karl Rove Affair
Did you know that the prosecution of criminal Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano was an attempt by Karl Rove to derail Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign? It's true, if you're crazy! More » -
#disasters
New Bust Caps Banner Year for Druggy O'Neal Family
Redmond O'Neal was just busted for trying to sneak drugs into a prison. We can hardly think of a better way to cap off a year of O'Neal-related druggy hijinks. More » -
#picoftheday
Da Doo Wrong, Wrong
Today was the first day of closing arguments in the murder retrial of violent psycho and musical genius Phil Specter, seen here looking creepy as the jury left the courtroom [AP Photo/Al Seib, Pool] -
#crime
Chris Brown Charged for Beating Rihanna
L.A. prosecutors have charged 19-year-old R&B singer with beating his girlfriend, fellow artist Rihanna. He could get almost five years in jail if convicted of the two felonies.
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#beautifulawards
'You Commie Homo-Loving Sons of Guns'
With Slumdog Millionaire sweeping the Academy Awards — eight Oscars including best picture — and Kate Winslet taking best actress for The Reader, only Sean Penn's best actor win for Milk managed to surprise. -
#liveblogs
Oscars 2009: Red Carpet Coverage Liveblog
Dresses and drama! We're watching - E! and the TV Guide Channel, that is - as the stars arrive at the Academy Awards. The liveblog with myself, Tracie, Sadie, Hortense and Anna, after the jump. [Jezebel] -
#politics
Is PBS Harboring the Man Who Led the Jack Valenti Homo Hunt?
J. Edgar Hoover's FBI investigated late movie-lobby chief Jack Valenti for homosexuality, the Washington Post reports. Interesting. But what about evidence ernest PBS liberal Bill Moyers requested similar probes? More » -
#mickeyrourke
BAFTA Winner Mickey Rourke One Gulp Closer To Oscar Glory
Mickey Rourke put some Oscar-race distance between himself and Sean Penn last night, winning the British Academy Awards' Best Actor prize before ceremonially washing it down backstage with a bottle of Champagne. More » -
#feuds
Etta James Completes Christian Bale Arc With Semi-Apology to Beyoncé
Jeez, America, can't you take a joke? You only think Etta James hates Beyoncé because you think Miley Cyrus is racist because Britney Spears is sober. Or something. More » -
#seanpenn
Warring Oscar Hopefuls Mickey Rourke and Sean Penn Sign Historic Poolside Treaty
Having second-guessed his nearly disastrous decision to squeeze into a spandex battlesuit (as Oscar-poisonous as a latex fatsuit) and climb into the Wrestlemania ring, Mickey Rourke is now onto stop #2 of his redemption tour: More »
