Friday, September 18, 2009
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NYT Reporter David Rohde And The Great Taliban Escape
12:45PM Foster Kamer | New York Times reporter David Rohde was held hostage by the Taliban for over seven months before he escaped. The Times coordinated a media blackout on the story to protect Rhode. Rohde’s publishing it in the Times. It’s pretty incredible. More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
Exclusive: I Helped Richard Heene Plan A Balloon Hoax
8:00AM Robert Thomas | For the first time, 25-year-old researcher Robert Thomas reveals to Gawker how earlier this year he and Richard Heene drew up a master plan to generate a massive media controversy using a weather balloon. To get famous, of course. More »
Small Screen
Marge Simpson’s Playboy Spread: Creepily Fanboyish
3:30AM Foster Kamer | If you’re going to have to report on someone’s nude spread, I guess I’m more comfortable objectifying Marge Simpson than an actual human being. Behold: the Marge Simpson Playboy Pics have leaked online. Are you ready to feel strange? More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
Michael Lohan’s Concern For Lindsay Lohan Is A Bad Omen For All
2:45AM Foster Kamer | Michael Lohan’s worried about his daughter. Situation: critical. Robert Pattenson’s mum hates you. Who sucks more? Jon Gosselin or TLC? Tina Fey’s virginity, Madonna’s neighbour relations, Kardashian arse..ian…and much much more. Presenting your Saturday Morning Gossip Roundup: More »
People
Which Actress Covers Up The Smell Of Pot With Microwave Popcorn?
11:50PM Brian Moylan | Too bad her Pop Secret can’t conceal her pot secret. Also not covered are a naked, coke-snorting trio at fashion week, or a celeb who brushes off her baby for booger sugar. Pass the mirror and enjoy! More »
People
Nuns Not Impressed By Lady Gaga
8:00PM Andrew Belonsky | Nuns don’t understand Lady Gaga. Small children understand Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger’s deaths. And Martha Stewart can’t comprehend Jessica Simpson’s dead dog surprise. Welcome to your Friday gossip roundup! More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
YouTube Clip Of The Day II
4:33PM Jess McGuire | My dear old former housemate John (miss you!) alerted me to the existence of this video. I realise it’s in Turkish, but the payoff is universal. More »
Small Screen
Paula Abdul’s Ellen-Inspired Single White Female
4:21PM Andrew Belonsky | Paula Abdul danced her way into her VH1 Divas introduction as a way of poking good-natured fun at Ellen. But could it simply be a sad ploy at subtle revenge? More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
Congratulations, Bruff!
3:03PM Jess McGuire | Happy news for the Allure Media family! Nick Broughall, editor of Defamer Australia’s brother blog Gizmodo Australia, became the proud new owner of a baby boy this morning. No word yet on whether the bubba has any special gadgets or features we should know about. As someone who knew Nick (and his missus – when they just started dating, in fact!) back when we were all teenagers, I’m truly thrilled for him. Top work, Bruff!
Music
12:21PM Jess McGuire | Oh, this and that… I’m sure he’s been hanging out with Courtney Love and playing guitar and stuff, the usual. Also, he’s become friends with Jessica Simpson and launched a spirituality website called Everything From Here To There. No, really. More »
What’s Billy Corgan Up To These Days?
12:21PM Jess McGuire | Oh, this and that… I’m sure he’s been hanging out with Courtney Love and playing guitar and stuff, the usual. Also, he’s become friends with Jessica Simpson and launched a spirituality website called Everything From Here To There. No, really. More » 
