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more about #defamer more comments → bodegacat: They didn't consult Greengrass in hiring a new writer for his movie? What imbecile made that decision? Directors' egos are assuaged all the time wit... more » jackbarber: Gawker -- where are you finding all these writers who hate pop culture? Answers inline: * Why would a director as talented as Greengrass even w... more » TedSez: I like these movies, but it's hard to imagine they're as expensive as other action flicks. Character actors, European locations, small-car chases.... ... more » MisterHippity: "Mr. Feder, you sure do ask a lot of stupid questions for a guy from New Jersey." more » MisterHippity: In the Bourne series, Damon is irreplaceable. Greengrass is not. more » snugbug: "..Greengrass, one of the contemporary cinema's most celebrated directors.."?! Aside from his twin Bourne entries, he made only two other movies. Gra... more » BadUncle: I'm more concerned with how this will affect future porn interpretations of the Bourne franchise. more » Swifter: They're all going to work for the Treadstone Corporation. more » unclevanya: Nikki Finke must be sleeping off a turkey hangover. more » heywhat: For #2, what substance could he have been taking for performance anxiety that would be controversial? more » Aatom: 4. Famous Author Rob Byrnes. more » BowlingForDollars: I would rather watch a test pattern. Seriously. I would. more » Airvault: This is all my fault. I passed out watching the six o'clock news and left my box tuned to NBC. This calls for another round of self-flagellation. more » DennyCrane: I can't imagine Jay being overly happy with this situation. Steering a ship that's going nowhere while watching Conan struggle to get his head above w... more » MissNormaDesmond: This is the TV ratings equivalent of global warming skepticism. more » -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Justin & Rihanna Plan Hookup; Kardashian Wedding "World Exclusive"
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which Margaret and I "read" In Touch, Star, Life & Style, Us and Ok!. This week we learned that JT and Rihanna are on, dancing makes you thin, and bridesmaid dresses shouldn't be skin-tight. [Jezebel] -
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This Week In Tabloids: Aniston's "Pregnant"; Justin's "Sweating" Rihanna
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which Margaret and I look for "news" in In Touch, Ok!, Life & Style, Us and Star. Is Jennifer Aniston's baby bump for real? Will Justin Timberlake date Rihanna? Is Angie adopting again?!?!?! [Jezebel] -
#checkbookjournalism
Cops Who Leaked Rihanna Pic: Caught?
Los Angeles police have been trying to hunt down the cops who gave TMZ that awful picture of a battered Rihanna — and they may have just caught them. More » -
#meaculpas
Chris Brown's Larry King Live 'Apology' A Failure
So, Chris Brown appeared on Larry King Live, the go-to show for those looking to rehabilitate their image following scandal. Sadly for Brown, the visit came off as nothing more than a bid at fulfilling the requisite media appearance. More » -
#meaculpas
Chris Brown: Editing Made Me Forget Rihanna Beating
So, Chris Brown will appear on Larry King Live this week and some reports highlight the fact that the singer claims he doesn't remember beating Rihanna. But he does, says Brown. He just "misspoke" and evil editors are to blame. More » -
#punishment
Chris Brown Sentencing Reveals International Brawls with Rihanna
We knew Chris Brown wouldn't go to jail for beating Rihanna, so we can't say we're surprised a judge sentenced him to 1400 hours of community service this afternoon. But it's worth noting that the infamous incident wasn't isolated. More » -
#crime
Chris Brown Cops a Plea
Chris Brown has reached a plea deal with prosecutors for beating up Rihanna. It's not what you would call a stiff sentence, considering: More » -
#marymarywhyyabuggin
Why Is Mary J. Blige Working With Chris Brown?
A Mary J. Blige song, "Stronger," featuring Chris Brown has leaked. It's interesting for several reasons: Blige was in a very public abusive relationship of her own. Secondly, evidence suggests that the track was recorded after the Brown/Rihanna incident. [Jezebel] -
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#scumbags
Is There A New S.C.U.M. In Town, Going After Chris Brown?
Singer Chris Brown's life has been threatened by a group calling itself the Women's Protection Action League. But police are wondering if WPAL is just a modern-day version of Warhol shooter Valerie Solanas's S.C.U.M. [Jezebel] -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Angelina Cheated On Brad With Blonde Female Rocker
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which assistant Margaret and I attempt to ingest the nutty stuff produced by the weekly tabloids. Details from Us, In Touch, Ok!, Life & Style and Star, inside. [Jezebel] -
#crime
Rihanna Would Like Chris Brown's Problems To Go Away
After Chis Brown pled not guilty to assaulting Rihanna in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday, Rihanna's attorney said something peculiar: The apparent victim of Brown's attack would like to bring the case to a rapid conclusion. More » -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Shiloh & Suri Forced To Be Friends; Katie Forced To Diet
It's Wednesday, so it's time for Midweek Madness. Did Brad make a move on the nanny? Is Katie starving herself for Scientology? Have Suri and Shiloh ever met? The tabloids ask and answer. [Jezebel] -
#celebrityindustrialcomplex
Extra Publishes Rihanna, Chris Brown Phone Numbers
First the New York Times and Wall Street Journal published the phone number for Obama hottie Jon Favreau. Now Extra fails to redact Chris Brown and Rihanna's phone numbers from a search warrant. More » -
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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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#publicrelations
Chris Brown Leaked Rihanna Reunion News, Reportedly
After reportedly beating his girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown hired crisis flacks and went into spin mode: The singer apologized, took anger-management classes and spread word Rihanna was culpable. But his reputation needed more help.
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#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Veiled Vows For Chris And Rihanna
Welcome to Midweek Madness, in which we attempt to piece together actual news from the celebrity tabloids. This week, most covers featured Rihanna and Chris Brown's reported reunion, with Star claiming that they got married. [Jezebel] -
#chrisbrown
Chris Brown Leaves Sony with a Bone Deep Problem
One frantic 911 call and the leak of a very disturbing police photograph was all it took for Chris Brown to kiss his painstakingly cultivated image as America's boo-needing, Doublemint-snapping, #1 teen idol goodbye. More » -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Aniston & Angie's Oscar Showdown
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we "read" the celeb weeklies, in search of "newsworthy" gossip. Though Nadya "Octomom" Suleman helps sell issues, she landed zero covers this week: Brangeliniston reigned. [Jezebel] -
#celebrityscience
Beating An Abuser's Reputation
If you read Gatecrasher today, you can see the seeds of Chris Brown's would-be image rehabilitation. Step 1, make the singer look remorseful for reportedly attacking Rihanna. Step 2, blame the victim. More »
