Week in Review
We learned that some people would pay money to have someone else name their child.
We played ethnographer with Tiger Woods' new baby.
We saw Zach Braff disavow caddishness.
We revealed the ending to Harry Potter.
We learned some absolutely horrifying things about bikini waxing.
Paris Hilton left jail and hit the interview circuit.
OK! transformed Jennifer Aniston.
We made a new pal from Bay Ridge.
We wondered about Portfolio's website.
We realized that love is a lie.
We found our Ferrari owner.
We lost our boss.
no sex in no city
Alyssa Shelasky Doesn't Know Good Sex And Is Afraid To Ask
Glamour developmentallydisabledblogger Alyssa Shelasky may be out in the sultry Hamptons, but as discussed, she's working her core, not her "core." What to do, then? Well, turn to the mailbag. Because there, some poor soul is actually soliciting Alyssa's advice about what to do when a dude is a dud in the ol' bedroom-region!
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FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 5:20 pm
BY EMILY
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genius obfuscations
Janice Min Dodges, Fakes, Scores
Us Weekly editor-in-chief Janice Min takes to the online pages of Slate today to discuss her decision to have a Paris Hilton-free issue of Us the week that Paris got released from prison (which some sniped was because People had landed the "exclusive" photo shoot and interview with Paris). And true to form, Janice did what she usually does when she's defending her magazine in more august surroundings: She brings up politics and how George Bush is evil and the war in Iraq has become a footnote in the ongoing national soap opera that is Paris Hilton or Britney Spears or Anna Nicole Smith's life! The woman is a genius.
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FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 5:00 pm
BY DOREE
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Latest by VenusCloacina: @LolCait: That's actually kind of brilliant! more
gold star motel
A Position At Racked
Every week, and now sometimes every day, we single especially funny commenters out and stroke them until they're gratified.
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wedding bells are ringing
Seth Mnookin And Sara James Will Bake Furiously
Boston Red Sox lover and New York Times gadfly Seth Mnookin is marrying his longtime love, Men's Vogue fashion news editor Sara James, this Labor Day. They've registered at Macy's, Crate and Barrel and Williams-Sonoma, and they also have a "charity registry," which is a nice touch! Let's take a gander at what their wedded bliss will look like.
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FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 4:20 pm
BY DOREE
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Hotties
"Hot" Straight Men Of Book Publishing, Round One
Our mailbag runneth over with email about our effort to find the hottest straight man in book publishing, but actual photos of hotties are few and far between. What gives, ladies? Well, as it turns out, a lot of you just want to vent your spleens about how there aren't any cute straight men in publishing, and how the ones who do exist so totally know it and are such dicks. Gals, you don't know how good you have it! Try working in blogging—it is just as gay-infested, and there is no HR dept to stop them from IMimg you at 7:45 a.m. with the gory details of last night's conquest(s). Anyway. After the jump, we've got our first round of hotties for your perusal. Remember: we're looking for the skinniest girl at fat camp here, people. Oh, and please do continue to send us your submissions. Editorial only, please include jpgs!
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GAWKER STALKER
Latest Gawker Stalker Sightings
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Spike Lee
E 52nd St & Madison Ave
Was in a small pharmacy refilling a prescription when I noticed the person talking loudly on his cell was Spike Lee! Wearing his trademark glasses. As he signed for his meds he was telling someone on the phone that he didn't want to meet any more actors--just crew. -
Anderson Cooper
10 Columbus Cir
Anderson Cooper at Whole Foods buying Sushi and blueberries. No one noticed him at first but then people asked for pictures. He obliged cheerily before putting his head down and scurrying up the escalator. He was wearing jeans with a polo shirt and looked pretty much the same as on television. -
Lisa Rinna
673 Madison Ave
Lisa Rinna at lunch at Viand Coffee Shop dressed in all black, huge lips. Obvi. -
Gene Simmons
356 W 58th St
Coming out of the Hudson Hotel this morning around 9:45. He was really tall, dressed in mostly black. No sign of Shannon or groupies.
gawker calendar
Warm Up, Kick A Ball, Laugh So Hard You Pee A Little
Click through for our community calendar. Got events? Send them, with ample foresight, to josh@gawker.com. (Thanks to the illustrious Emily for today's guest illustration.)
from the mailbag
New York Sun publisher Seth Lipsky apparently took some time away from his busy schedule of accusing everyone of anti-Semitism to demand that all male interns attend work in a suit and tie. Aww, it's 1940 in his mind!
Washington
The New Yorker picks up New Republic senior editor Ryan Lizza as its Washington correspondent, replacing Jeffrey Goldberg, who went to the Atlantic. Meanwhile, New York associate editor Ben Wasserstein (son of NYM owner Bruce) will head to the New Republic as its online editor. (Confidential to Ben: Please put an end to those painful Frank Foer videos. Thanks!) [WWD]
when nothing happens
Times reporter surprised to find cliched Londoners stoically nonresponsive to non-bombing. [NYT]
Craigslist
"Looking for SnowBunny to stand in line for IPHONE on Friday." Also: "no skanks." [Craigslist]
the big crapple
Don't Crap In The Subway, Darling
Our pal Cajun Boy passes along the following correspondence. It's an ominous warning for those of you who venture above 14th Street:
I want the MTA to launch an investigation on the poop bandit at the Fifth ave/ 53rd st station. Every morning this week, some HUMAN has taken a shit somewhere in station. Monday and Tuesday it was on the stairs, then wed. it was right as you got out of the train, and someone had already stepped in it. I have been disturbed by this every morning, as it could be the most revolting thing I have ever seen!!!!You know, say what you will about the mallification and Disneyization of New York City; so long as we've still got citizens who are willing to take a dump on the subway platform, we're still the greatest town on Earth. more »
FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 2:55 pm
BY BALK
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Latest by telophaser: Always remember, kids, it's all fun and games until someone shits on a beverage cart. more
Slow News Day
CNN Knows You A Little Too Well
Decide which CNN teaser you'd click on first; it'll probably tell you a more about yourself than you want to know. What's that? You're off for Penn Station? Umm, okay, bye!
FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 2:35 pm
BY BALK
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life on the inside
'InStyle' Tells Staff To Look, But Not Touch, The Jamie-Lynn Sigler
A most important email missive just went out to the staff at InStyle. An actress who was on the Most Important Television Show Of Our Time will be in the office! But please don't get too close.
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FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 4:16 pm
BY DOREE
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glaring omissions
Lorenzo Borghese Is Not A Prince
Glaring Omissions reproduces tips received from readers in the last week that weren't covered on Gawker, either by accident (it happens!) or by design (it happens more often).
PLZ DO U CARRY couch WHAT SIZE WHAT TYPE DO YOU HAVE AND WHAT IS THE PRICE OF IT AND WHAT TYPE OF CREDIT CARDS DO YOU TAKE FOR PAYMENT?
THANK YOU"
FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 1:55 pm
BY DOREE
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america, america
"While intelligent observers may be concerned about the negative impact the war in Iraq and America's foreign policies are having on our global image, America today is defined by Paris Hilton. Even in dictatorships, where news from and about America is banned, Paris Hilton is our cultural representative. It is not unreasonable to believe that Paris Hilton is the single most recognizable person in the world today." [TV Board]
Blue States Lose
Hipster Or Homeless
After last week's sorry dereliction of duty, Alex Blagg returns to his post as the man in charge of mocking the folks in the party photos from Misshapes and Last Night's Party. It's so nice to have you back where you belong! Also? It's Blue States Lose!
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FRI JUN 29 2007 AT 1:20 pm
BY ALEX BLAGG
7,742 views
Paris Hilton Proof That 'Outsider Art' Is Neither 'Outsider' Nor 'Art' [jezebel.com]
