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Stewart Skewers Fox Mosque Hysteria

'Daily Show' host compares media to distractable dogs

(Newser) - Jon Stewart took on everyone's favorite controversies last night : would-be Koran-burner Terry Jones, and the imam behind the so-called "Ground Zero mosque." (Or, as Stewart called it, the "community center of death.") He noted that when the imam issued his warning that moving the Islamic... More »

Oprah: You're All Going to Australia!

This may just top her car giveaway

(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey is famous for her giveaways (watch her entire audience go nuts after receiving cars here ), but this may put them all to shame. Winfrey premiered the 25th and final season of her show today, and gave everyone in the audience ... a trip to Australia. Watch the 300... More »

Beck: 'I’d Be Doing a Lot of the Same Things' as Stewart

'New York' takes a good long look at 'Daily Show' host

(Newser) - Chris Smith offers up an in-depth look at how Jon Stewart and his staff create The Daily Show, and traces the show's evolution since Stewart took over. Highlights from the New York piece:
  • Stewart on a possible Stewart-Colbert parody of Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally: “Maybe we would
... More »

Spencer Pratt Busted in Costa Rica

Sadly, they let him go

(Newser) - Spencer Pratt was arrested in Costa Rica yesterday, but don’t get too excited: Everyone’s favorite cyber crime-fighter , wannabe music impresario , and of course, self-proclaimed famous person has already been released. Pratt broke the news of his own arrest to TMZ , which then confirmed he was busted for felony... More »

Sofia Coppola Wins Big at Venice Film Fest

Her 'Somewhere' takes home Golden Lion prize

(Newser) - Sofia Coppola took home the top prize at the Venice Film Festival for Somewhere, her film starring Stephen Dorff as an actor connecting with his daughter, Elle Fanning. "This film enchanted us from its first screening,” said Quentin Tarantino, who headed the jury. “It has the artistry... More »

Ebert Revives At the Movies

Iconic review show will return to PBS

(Newser) - Hey may not be able to talk, but you should know by now that isn’t enough to stop Roger Ebert. He’s reviving his iconic At the Movies, the film review program he started 35 years ago with Gene Siskel. Roger Ebert Presents At the Movies, produced by Ebert... More »

Another Meltdown for Michael Richards?

Lawsuit alleges brutal attack on photographer

(Newser) - Michael Richards, infamous for his N-word-laden 2006 rant (which he later parodied ), may have had another meltdown. The Seinfeld star is being sued by a photographer for allegedly beating him up in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, TMZ reports. According to the suit, Richards approached the snapper in a... More »

No Trademark for 'The Situation'

Officials apparently not impressed by Jersey Shore star

(Newser) - Sorry, The Situation: No trademark for you. Jersey Shore cast member Mike Sorrentino attempted to trademark his well-known nickname (technically, the name he gave to his own abs) in order to market (what else?) T-shirts and underwear. His bid was denied because it's too similar to a "Situation" trademark... More »

Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actors

Funny guys snag spots in the top 5

(Newser) - Johnny Depp, once known for his tendency to take on only the quirkiest of roles, is now Hollywood's highest-paid actor. Forbes ' list for this year is based on earnings from films and endorsements between June 2009 and June 2010. The top 5:
  1. Johnny Depp: His starring role in Alice
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After Natasha's Death, New Love for Liam

Neeson spotted twice with English businesswoman, mom of 2

(Newser) - A year and a half after the tragic death of his wife , Liam Neeson may have found love again. He's been spotted twice with English businesswoman Freya St. Johnston: once enjoying a hand-in-hand walk after dinner in London, the second time having another cozy dinner together in New York. The... More »

Angelina: Brad Is My Only Friend

Jolie admits 'I don't have a lot of friends I talk to'

(Newser) - It's lonely at the top. Angelina Jolie may be with one of the world's hottest men, but that man is apparently her sole friend. The revelation came during an interview with Sanjay Gupta on CNN , in which Jolie was discussing her time in flood-ravaged Pakistan as the UN's Goodwill Ambassador.... More »

Willow Smith Makes Surprising Music Debut

Is that really a 9-year-old singing?

(Newser) - Will Smith's daughter made her musical debut this week, and it's ... terrifying, at least to old-timers like us who feel like a nine-year-old shouldn't sound 18. Which is exactly how Willow sounds on her admittedly well-done single, "Whip My Hair." Jay-Z, who signed the young Smith to his... More »

Lady Gaga Stole My Daughter's Identity

Lina Morgana's mom wants her daughter's music released

(Newser) - Lina Morgana was a singer who dressed in outlandish outfits and had a dark, tragic past. Sound familiar? Her mom, Yana, says Lina not only collaborated with Lady Gaga—she inspired Gaga's entire persona. Lina committed suicide in October 2008, less than a year after recording at least a dozen... More »

3% of Twitter Traffic Bieber-Related

We wish we were making this up

(Newser) - In a terrifying sign of what our world has come to, Gizmodo reports that 3% of Twitter traffic is devoted to ... Justin Bieber. Designer Dustin Curtis tweeted a quote from a Twitter employee Monday: "At any moment, Justin Bieber uses 3% of our infrastructure. Racks of servers are dedicated... More »

Why We're Obsessed With Hoarders

The destructive behavior is eerily familiar to many

(Newser) - The world is fascinated with "hoarders," thanks to the A&E cult hit of the same name. Like A&E's surprisingly effective Intervention, Hoarders aims to—and in many cases does—change the behavior of its subjects. But in addition to shedding light on the phenomenon, the show... More »

10 Ridiculous Celebrity Excuses

Paris Hilton isn't the first one to grasp at straws

(Newser) - Paris Hilton really, really thought that cocaine in her (er, a friend's ) purse was chewing gum . In her honor, PopEater lists nine more equally ridiculous tall tales celebs have dreamed up when they needed an excuse:
  • Britney Spears: Why did she drive with her infant son on her lap
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Morrissey: Chinese Are a 'Subspecies'

Racism accusations after singer criticizes 'animal abuse'

(Newser) - Another racism flap for Morrissey: The singer called the Chinese people a "subspecies" because of their treatment of animals, and he won't back off from the remark. "Did you see the thing on the news about their treatment of animals and animal welfare? Absolutely horrific," he says... More »

Cops: Yep, Paris Got Special Treatment

But only to avoid 'disruptions' at jail

(Newser) - You better believe Paris Hilton got special treatment after she was arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession. "Yeah, she was treated differently so I don't have a disruption of my process here at the county jail," says the jailer who rushed Hilton through the booking process in three... More »

15 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes

You can't make this stuff up...

(Newser) - Celebrities say the darndest—and sometimes the stupidest—things. The Stir rounds up 15 that fall into the latter category:
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I think gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman."
  • Brooke Shields: "Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a
... More »

Worst Ratings Summer Ever for Jay Leno

'Tonight' host still beating Letterman, though

(Newser) - Jay Leno is not having a good summer. In fact, he's having his worst summer ever, at least as far as Tonight Show ratings are concerned. This summer is actually the lowest-rated ever for the show—and even Conan O'Brien pulled in better numbers for the coveted 18-49 demographic last... More »

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