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Welcome to 2002: JLo is the Most Powerful Celebrity in the World [Jennifer Lopez]

Caity Weaver — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:11:00 EDT

Forbes has just released its annual ranking of the most powerful celebrities in the world/galaxy/universe and, J to the L-O, hello, Jennifer Lopez snagged the number one spot. More »

'World's Fastest Rapper' Drops Some Knowledge on 'Idiots' Who Still Get You're and Your Mixed Up [Video]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:02:00 EDT

Revenge Porn Kingpin Hunter Moore Is Under Investigation By the FBI [Is Anyone Up]

Adrian Chen — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:32 EDT

We've been waiting for the other shoe to drop in the bizarre shuttering of revenge porn site Is Anyone Up last month, and here it is: Hunter Moore, the site's shithead owner, is being investigated by the FBI. Cool. More »

Republican Congressman to Constituent: Ariel Sharon and Yasir Arafat Must Restart Peace Process [Wtf]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:25:20 EDT

When Mondoweiss writer Ian Rhodewalt's dad sent his congressman, Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), a letter last year to voice his opposition to a House resolution effectively condemning the Palestinians unilaterally for stalling the peace talks with Israel, he didn't expect much of a response. But a year later, he got back something far worse than a form letter — a really, really outdated form letter. More »

PR Dummies: 'Cat People Deserve to Die!' [PR Dummies]

Hamilton Nolan — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:50:00 EDT

The public relations industry features a low bar for entry and an even lower bar for performance. Were the bars to get any lower, it would be an underground prison, rather than a hell on earth. This is PR Dummies. Hella dumb, every week. More »

Chuck Brown, The Godfather of Go-Go, Is Dead [Rip]

Rich Juzwiak — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:22 EDT

The Washington Post reports that Chuck Brown, the so-called "godfather of go-go," died today in Baltimore. He was 75 and had been hospitalized for pneumonia earlier this month. More »

What To Expect When You're Expecting Makes Me Want To Get A Vasectomy [Grierson & Leitch]

Tim Grierson — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:35:40 EDT

My wife and I love kids—we just don't want to have any of our own. That shouldn't be a big deal, but sometimes other people sure act like it is. There have been a few too many instances when my wife and I have been around other folks' babies and the inevitable question comes up: "When are you two going to have a baby?" We mention that we weren't planning on having kids and you can just see this ... look come over their face. To my knowledge, I've never responded to that question with: "Are you kidding? I hate kids. I hate humanity. In fact, I hate your child most of all." But from the look I get in return, I guess I might as well have. Choosing to be childless is not an easy decision, especially when you're surrounded by friends and family who have such adorable kids, but I find that our decision is sometimes met with disbelief and confusion. It's like not being on Facebook or owning a smartphone: You're supposed to want to have kids. What the hell's wrong with me? More »

Buying Candles Is a Man's Game Now [Men]

Leah Beckmann — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:52 EDT

Lest you think the candle industry is beholden to the ladies, Man Candles, a new Yankee Candle line, have arrived to even things out. More »

Mary Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Wife, Found Dead [Rip]

Adrian Chen — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:35 EDT

Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. kennedy Jr., was found dead today in her home in Mount Kisco New York according to Radar. 52-year-old Mary committed suicide, according to a source cited by Radar, though that's not been confirmed by other reports. RFK Jr. filed for divorce from Mary in 2010 after 16 years of marriage; they had four children together. More »

All the Ways in Which Being Poor or Uneducated Will Kill You Quicker [Health]

Hamilton Nolan — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:52 EDT

The CDC has released its big huge annual report about this nation in which we live (America), and how our health is, here (in America). A special highlight this year is a detailed look at exactly how being poor and/ or uneducated will screw your health. (In addition to your sociopolitical status and fundamental sense of human dignity.) Don't like being disadvantaged? Don't worry, you'll die soon. A rundown: More »

'We Picked Up John Waters Hitchhiking' And You Can, Too [Video]

Maureen O'Connor — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:50 EDT

The members of Here We Go Magic were driving in Ohio and picked up a hitch hiker. The hitchhiker was film freak director John Waters. Here is their story, as told by guitarist Michael Bloch in an email his record label forwarded to us: More »

'Very Important for Obama to Do Him Job': Explaining Salon's Greatest Moment [Media]

Mobutu Sese Seko — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:00 EDT

Two years ago today, Salon's Twitter account pressed send on a single, everlasting tweet: More »

Today's Song: Janet Jackson 'That's the Way Love Goes' [Video]

Rich Juzwiak — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:55 EDT

HOLY SHIT BEE ATTACK IN NEW YORK CITY [Video]

Rich Juzwiak — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:44 EDT

The scene in the East Village this afternoon looked a lot like this one, from The Wicker Man. Traffic was at a virtual standstill as police worked to contain the massive beehive in a tree at Bowery and First. At least a dozen people filmed alongside me, plenty of more snapped pictures and even more passersby inquired what the hell was going on to the bystanders. One woman thought the building was being robbed. There was little to no buzzing heard. More »

Gaydar: Science Says It's a Real Thing [For Science]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:00 EDT

A study published today by the Public Library of Science claims that people are capable of correctly judging a person's sexuality "with above-chance accuracy" just by looking at their face. More »

'Stand Your Ground': Ladies, You Have No Ground to Stand on [America's Screaming Conscience]

Mobutu Sese Seko — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:00 EDT

Ah, Florida, cradle of justice. One day, when they document the great codifiers of the law, the names will ring out: Hammurabi, Solon, Justinian, Blackstone, Napoleon, Tallahassee. Last Friday, the state that's hosted the politically ugly Trayvon Martin reality show handed down a 20-year sentence against Marissa Alexander. More »

The First Teaser Poster for the Anchorman Sequel is Predictably Classy [Movie Poster]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:20:00 EDT

This (alleged) teaser sheet for the Adam McKay-helmed sequel of the 2004 cult comedy Anchorman has two of my all-time favorite things: Anchorman, and lamps. More »

Cell Phones on a Plane: Virgin Atlantic to Allow Cell Phone Calls During Flights [Bad Ideas]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:28:20 EDT

Babies are about to get some stiff competition for worst thing to be seated next to on a long flight. More »

Dr. Oz Has Moose Knuckles In This Picture [Penises]

Maureen O'Connor — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:21 EDT

We've all been there, posing for Good Housekeeping magazine while inhaling the zesty aroma of a pasta dish so succulent that there's a little movement— ooh— aahh— please turn to page 162 for stain removal tips. More »

Infographic Illustrates Most Common Birthdays, Baby-Making Days [Infographic]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:27:39 EDT

NPR data journalist Matt Stiles recently posted this informative infographic of the most common birth dates in the United States. More »

America's Diet Mainly Consists of Soda [Health]

Hamilton Nolan — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:10:00 EDT

Soda: the fizzy plague. The nectar of diabeetus. The bubbles of death. The artificial flavors and colors of tongue fun. Americans are drinking less soda these days, what with the undeniable public realization that that shit is poison, and the associated social shaming that goes with being a poison drinker. And thank god for that. But to be clear: you, Americans, you fools, still drink way too much poison swill of doom (soda). More »

Judge Agrees to Release Robbery Suspect on Bond If He Promises to Read Books and Write Reports [Justice]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 EDT

A U.S. District Judge in California has allowed a suspected armed robber to remain out of jail while he awaits trial on condition that he spend at least an hour and a half each day reading and writing book reports. More »

Chris Christie, Cory Booker Team Up for Seinfeld-Inspired Sketch [Video]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:16:15 EDT

Where is Actor Nick Stahl? [Missing]

Leah Beckmann — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:16:09 EDT

Terminator 3's Nick Stahl is currently missing. According to the police report his wife filed with the L.A.P.D. on Monday, she hasn't seen Stahl since May 9th. More »

Australian Police Use Human Shield to Stop Speeding Driver [Video]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:55 EDT

How to Get That Perfect Beach Body [I Of The Tiger]

Hamilton Nolan — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:43:30 EDT

Well well well. The sun is shining in the sky above and the frost has melted from the ground, meaning summer is nigh. Law requires you to journey to the beach, where people will gaze judgmentally upon your naked flesh. What shall you do, then? More »

Wheel of Fortune Contestant Guesses Every Answer Except the Right One [Video]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:55:00 EDT

Man Protests All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant After Getting Kicked Out for Eating Too Much [Video]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:55 EDT

Pretend You Are the Star of Your Own Performance Art Piece at the World's 'Biggest' Public Toilet [Toilets]

Caity Weaver — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:29:00 EDT

City officials in Ichihara, Japan have just opened what they are calling "the biggest public toilet in the world," The Japan Times reports. More »

No Need for Vitamins When You Have Diet Slurpees [Slurpees]

Caity Weaver — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:05:07 EDT

On May 23, one week from Wednesday, something historic is happening. An event so important, future generations will refer to it as "an historic event" rather than "a historic event." More »

Brian Williams Talks Nepotism and His Kids with David Letterman [Video]

Matt Toder — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:57:38 EDT

This Is The Crap ABC Will Be Shoveling Your Way This Fall [Video]

Matt Toder — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:10:04 EDT

Upfronts continue! Today ABC unveiled their fall schedule which fit into the general trends of the year: investing in comedies on Tuesday and opening up Fridays for scripted fare. Even though ABC has some big shows, with legit hits Modern Family and Once Upon A Time, the buzzy Revenge, and the still strong Grey's Anatomy, they have a lot of holes to fill and are trotting out seven new shows either in the fall or a little later. Which will be winners? Which will suck worse than Work It? Let's take a gander. More »

Why Have a Therapist When a Mean Friend Will Suffice? [Therapy]

Caity Weaver — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:49:00 EDT

The Wall Street Journal ran a story Tuesday featuring whiny people whining about how their old therapists let them whine too much. More »

What Secrets Are Your Children Hiding, New Jersey? [Education]

Caity Weaver — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:26:00 EDT

Elementary school standardized tests are quickly becoming arid wastelands of proper procedure rather than the lush, experimental adult imaginariums the test writers would like them to be. More »

All the Most Delicious Foods Are Making You Dumb [Dummies]

Caity Weaver — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:25:00 EDT

Turns out it might not be your laziness, stubbornness, or general God-given incompetence making you stupid: it could just be all the delicious high fructose corn syrup you eat. More »

Cracking Open Master Lock Proves Child's Play for Lock Picking Five-Year-Old [Video]

Neetzan Zimmerman — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:55:30 EDT