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We've got a double whammy of fun tonight on Bravo. The Real Housewives of Orange County wraps up its fairly riveting season while my favorite, The Real Housewives of New York City, starts up for the third time. To say I'm excited is an understatement. I was already buzzing after a producer on the latter show told me that this season will be out of control crazy, but then after seeing these preview clips, I can barely even contain myself.

That's not to say that the OC housewives are going out without a bang. Far from it. After the jump, check out a clip of Lynne's daughters arriving at the season-ending bash drunk and ridiculous. Even better, also check out a preview of the much hyped fight between Tamra and Simon in the back of a limo. Needless to say, it gets pretty intense.

Also, for New York City fans, above is a clip of Bethenny and The Countess getting into it, and if that doesn't feel awkward enough, wait until you see Countess LuAnn go after her arch-nemesis Ramona... ON A BOAT. Tears and shouting ensue. Hey, at least it's not at the Cancer Society. That clip is also after the jump.

Brace yourselves. This is fun viewing.

Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell

What if someone gathered all the great Presidential impersonations from the last thirty-five years of Saturday Night Live and put them in a video together? Well, that's what Ron Howard did in this Funny Or Die clip that spans from Fred Armisen to Chevy Chase and everyone in between. Sadly, Phil Hartman's Ronald Reagan isn't part of the fun for obvious reasons, but Jim Carrey more than ably steps into the role for the video. Not the most guffaw-inducing skit by any means, but watching some of these guys reprise old roles (Dana Carvey's President Bush is still laugh-out-loud hilarious) is good fun indeed.

Who doesn't love a Rube Goldberg inspired video? This one by OK Go has quickly earned the top spot in the genre of all time (in my humble yet esteemed opinion) -- no major feat considering the previous champ was that awesome Honda commercial. Anyway, check out this video and prepare to have your mind blown. Clearly this is destined to be a YouTube classic.

Via Nerdist.

This video does the following for me:

A) Makes me nostalgic for real sitcom opening credits.

B) Makes me realize how much I love Community.

C) Makes me excited to know that Community is finally back this week! Hallelujah!

Via Vulture

Up and coming singer Steph Jones posted this amusing video of himself plucking coils of his hair from his head and placing them in a cup. This is followed by shirtless crying and quiet sadness. Nevertheless, he's trying to get the views on YouTube up, and if it reaches 8,000 plays, he's going to auction off the aforementioned hair collection (a.k.a. the titular "Cup-O-Naps") to one very lucky person.

At this point, you might be asking yourself why I've highlighted this video, but here's the thing. I empathize with Steph and his humble pursuits. After all, I too know what it's like to try to get an online campaign off the ground (note my shameless plea for Twitter followers), and thus I'm paying it forward. So have a look and enjoy. Maybe someday you can be the very special owner of Steph Jones's hair.

Good luck, Steph!

If the previews are any indication, we are in store for quite the episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County tonight. Not only do we see Lynne get evicted, but there are going to be fights galore during one ill-fated dinner party. And guess what? Vicki's at the center of them all! This is what we call a good time. Above, check out an über-awkward interaction between Vicki, Simon, and Tamra. The longer you watch it, the worse it gets. It's sort of a despicable video -- if only because any footage that makes me feel bad for Tamra is one that I detest.

After the jump is a strange clip featuring Tamra and Simon going on a motorcycle jaunt. It ends with Tamra about to reveal what sounds like a scandalous secret, but I'm sure we'll find out her shady revelation is that she bought Simon a watch or something. Whatever it is, I'm prepared to be let down.

Still trying to figure out what to make for Super Bowl Sunday? Perhaps you should take the lead of my friend Heather, author of Eat Your Feelings, who has made this instructional video in the effort to a) enlighten the masses on a possible game-time option, and b) promote her aforementioned book.

Anyway, take a gander at the video, and please enjoy Heather shot-gunning a beer.

Via Vulture

This Super Bowl spot for the upcoming video game Dante's Inferno was rejected by CBS, presumably for the clever tag line "Go To Hell." It's a bit ridiculous that something like this can be jettisoned to the side while Tim Tebow can take the airwaves and push a message by the religious right down our throats. Nevertheless, all controversy aside, the trailer for this game looks pretty cool -- at least from an artistic perspective. It's a hell of a lot more engaging than another round of dancing lizards (which I'm sure we'll see Sunday night).

Pee-wee Gets An iPad! from Pee-wee Herman

The iPad continues to invite derision on the Internet. Here's the latest lampooning, courtesy of Pee-Wee Herman. Oddly enough, this is the second Friday in a row that I've posted about Pee-Wee's Playhouse. Bizarre.

"Under Suspicion" w/ Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott - watch more funny videos

Eh, it's amusing enough.

People who love Boston and people who hate it can both find something to rejoice about from last night's Beantown-centric episode of 30 Rock. Why? Well, the clip above should be a good indication.

You gotta admire the balls on Jimmy Kimmel to show up on Jay Leno's talk show and then proceed to bash the host with a series of withering, passive (and not so passive) aggressive insults, veiled thinly as jokes. Watching this clip is a tremendously awkward affair, especially given the simmering disdain Jay Leno can barely mask for his late night rival.

Let the clusterfuck continue!

Thanks, jash, for the heads up.

This does not bode well for our war on terror.

Bonus fail after the jump (courtesy of Failblog)

I may be Jewish, but I still like to think at this time of year, I have the "Holiday Spirit," which means I'm nice and awesome to each other. Of course, I'm always nice and awesome to everyone, but alas, I'm feeling a bit bitter tonight because while I was away in NY, my building's management changed the codes on the garage, and now my remote won't work, thus effectively trapping me in my building until I can get a hold of someone -- which won't be for a while, what with it being Christmas Eve and all. Luckily, Lil Grans is a fellow Jew; so he's fetching me, we're getting Thai food, and then there should be drunken debauchery with whatever other members of The Tribe we can find. In the meantime, hope everyone has a lovely time with their families, and please enjoy this festive Letterman holiday clip featuring the one and only Darlene Love.

Via Rod 2.0 (some ads NSFW)

In what may prove to be one of the duller hours of the year, Bravo is gathering all the "cheftestants" from Top Chef: Las Vegas for a reunion where we'll finally get the answers to our burning questions such as... um... uh... what's it like to get an AWFUL tattoo? (That's basically the only pressing matter on my mind). I can't imagine that this episode will be terribly enlightening thanks to the gaggle of boring, if immensely talented, personalities on hand this season. Luckily, we may have a spark of excitement when it comes to Robin, the oft beleaguered lady chef who found herself the brunt of many other cast members's derision. In a video after the jump, we see her season-long social plight, but don't get too excited: the clip conveniently cuts off before we can hear what she thinks about her fellow chefs and their behavior. Nevertheless, these vids might serve as a quaint primer for those of you needing to get amped for tonight's show. And if nothing else, they at least show off Andy Cohen's untamed thicket of chest hair, which I know we all love to see as often as possible.

Robin vid after the jump...

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

AT LAST -- it all makes sense now.

From Crackle: Trailer

Check it out: my friend Jesse just directed a web series called The Bannen Way for Sony, and the trailer was released today. Be sure to watch it and keep an eye out for when it premieres on January 6th. Should be fun times...

Kelly Cutrone was on a morning show today to talk about The City when a certain four letter word that rhymes with DUCK tumbled out of her mouth. Needless to say, the anchors were somewhat dismayed -- even if the rest of America is probably giggling with glee. Check it out in the video above.

Found via:

The Dish Rag: 'Kell on Earth' Kelly Cutrone drops the F bomb on live TV. Hosts are not amused

Thanksgiving weekend is thisclose to ending; so to prolong the good times, here's a fun video of my friend's cat attacking a bag of pecans. It's oddly transfixing.

Black Hiker with Blair Underwood from Blair Underwood

We love Blair Underwood here at B-Side Blog -- mainly because he's the only celebrity to follow me on Twitter (aside from a few reality stars here and there). Here's a video he did for Funny or Die. Enjoy...

Ever want to throw a giant ham at Paula Deen's face? Of course not! She's so lovable (even when she is embarrassing America on her trips to Paris). Nevertheless, Paula took a ham to the face at some random event earlier this morning, and conveniently, cameras were there to capture it all! Fear not though -- despite being ushered away for proper care, Paula was just fine. And so was her husband, who seemed less concerned and more quietly disappointed.

For more details, check out the full article here. Thanks to B-Side Blog reader Cat for the link!

So this rich dude in Texas just purchased a new million dollar Bugatti — one of only fifteen in the U.S. — and guess what he did with it? Let's just say it involves a pelican, a lake, and some unfortunate nerves.

For more information, check out the full story here.

Via Web Series Network via Brian Spaeth

Exclusive video of Sly at a track & field meet.

I love slapstick!

About six weeks ago, a group of gay guys took the interwebs by storm with their colorful music video of Miley Cyrus's (painfully catchy) song "Party in the USA." It was such a big deal that the dudes got written up in just about every publication and even received a shout out from Miley herself on Twitter.

Well, two million hits later, the video has spawned an amusing parody, made by a bunch of guys at Midland Lutheran College. It's similarly amusing, but in a much more low-tech, slob-filled way. It should be noted that the the video comes with about four minutes of out-takes tacked onto the end. Don't bother with those (unless you're really, really bored).

After the nation-wide scare that Balloon Boy gave us yesterday, many people were wishing to unleash various forms of anger on the six-year-old kid. Well, retribution came today in the form of sudden, nationally-broadcast nausea as Balloon Boy puked LIVE on The Today Show. Really, there's not much more to say about it. Just watch the video above starting at around the one minute mark.

Thanks to jash — this blog's resident Balloon Boy — for the link.

What were you doing nine days ago at this time? If you said getting hammered and searching for more booze, then you might be the guy in the video above. Yes, some wasted young chap managed to stagger and sway through the above security video, all in the hopes of procuring more booze. At first the clip starts off hilariously, and then it gets sort of sad and painful. Don't worry though — it gets funny again at the end (I love slapstick). Again, note the time stamp.

And to answer your questions, no, that's NOT IndianJones in the above video — despite similarities in balance and body control.

Exclusive video of Sly at work.

Breaking news! A skunk in Oklahoma got its head stuck in a peanut butter jar yesterday. Don't worry, it was saved by a "skunk whisperer," and thankfully, my dear friend and skunk enthusiast Sly has sent me the exciting video of the animal wandering around helplessly. Clearly this is the most fascinating thing since a squirrel got his head stuck in a Yoplait container earlier this summer. Enjoy.

Cougars are all the rage right now. First they had a reality show this summer, then there was Cougar Town (which you should all watch since B-Side Blog recurring guest Sawgee is a writer on it), and now there's this clip of Meredith Vieira trying to snatch some man meat on the set of her game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The clip is a few months old, but it's still amusing to watch the hostess have a non-menopausal hot flash in front of her innocent Navy prey.

(Of course, when it comes to cougars, nothing compares to the best one of all, captured here in all her glory)

You can't have a Hills photocap without a City one far behind; so while I write the latter one up, enjoy this very random video I just found of a Belgian girls' choir singing "Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure. It's very strange — mostly for the incongruous imagery. Europeans! (shaking fist)

My favorite Saturday Night Live cast member Kristen Wiig dropped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night and introduced the audience to a strange bit she had come up with: the Name-Dropping Plant. It's fairly self-explanatory, and of course, since I love Kristen Wiig, I was cracking up. Video is above.

This video isn't gross or heinous. It's just truly terrifying. Claustrophobes should be warned. Don't worry though: it has a happy ending.

Thanks to my friend Heather for making me aware of it.

LITERALLY, she can't breathe. OMG, this is a pulminarysaster!

There's a new episode of The Rachel Zoe Project on tonight, and with Rachel heading to Paris with Brad, it looks like we'll be in for more over dramatic proclamations than ever before (the question "Did you just have a fashion orgasm?" is posed in one of the clips after the jump). In the video above, Rachel gets stressed (as in vertigo-stressed) and fret that she simply cannot breathe. Specifically, her diagnosis is that she's inhaling, but LITERALLY not taking in oxygen.

After the jump is another video of Rachel and Brad gushing at a fashion show. Plus, a bonus clip of Brad calling Taylor from Paris. Surprise, surprise — she's not happy. (And LITERALLY I rode an escalator with Taylor yesterday in Century City. It was beyond. I die. I die. I didn't say anything though, thus making it a FAMESASTER. Actually, I suppose it would be more of a SHYSASTER). Nevertheless, enjoy the videos.

The battery pack on a microphone exploded into flames on the set of Top Chef — a freak accident which was thankfully captured on camera by the dutiful crew of the culinary reality show. It's sort of cool to watch; although, the fact that Bravo treats it like lost footage from The Hurt Locker kind of makes it a bit anticlimactic. Still, if you'd like to see a sudden burst of flames, check out the vid above.

Last week during Fashion Week in NYC, my friend Meeshie managed to find herself in an exclusive little party with none other than Tim Gunn, the lovable and articulate sartorial guru from Project Runway. Well, the two of them apparently struck up a conversation, and eventually, it led to the nifty little video above.

Here's Meeshie's explanation of the clip (don't mind the exclamation points):

We made this for you specifically!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He said he knew tvgasm, so he agreed to make this video for you! ... btw, keep in mind that i have never seen his show so i had no idea about his "catch phrase"! he caught me so off guard! i said if you posted it on your blog that we would send him the link for him to see it and so he could know your new blog! i told him the name of it but i doubt if he remembers.

So there you have it. And I think it goes without saying that Meeshie is looking lovely in the video.

Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler once again returned to their "REALLY!?!" bit last night on Saturday Night Live Update Thursday, and this time their target was Kanye West (as well as some digs at Joe Wilson and Serena Williams). The results, as usual, were pretty amusing (although nothing will ever top the original Michael Vick "REALLY!?!"). I particularly enjoyed the line about the grandmothers. If you missed it, the clip is above...

I've always wondered what Rachel Zoe is like grocery shopping. Actually, scratch that. I saw her once puttering about the aisles of Trader Joe's, and it was relatively uneventful; so... so much for that introductory sentence. Nevertheless, here's comedian Amy Phillips doing an impersonation of Zoe meandering about a Vons. It's pretty much dead on. And that means hilarious.

Via Racked.

What if the workers at Sterling Cooper were a bunch of Massholes? Well, that's what this brilliant Mad Men parody envisions. Fans of the show and Boston jerks (ahem, IndianJones) should certainly give it a watch. Language NSFW.

Thanks to Plethlaura for the link.

Flipping Out returns to Bravo tonight, and while I've casually watched the past season and a half, I think I'm going to be a bit more dedicated this time around, lest my friends strangle me in frustration. Anyway, check out the preview clip above, which displays Jeff's trademark dry humor...

Question: what would happen if the theme song from Amen started playing at inappropriate moments? That is the question asked here in the video that America has been waiting for: the inevitable Amen-Chinatown mashup. It was only a matter of time, really.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is back tonight, and we finally are gonna get to see Sherayay pull Kim's wig off. Or not. If the above clip is any indication (and 70% of it is old footage), it looks like there's only a mild tug, and that's it. Still, who doesn't like it when these women yell at each other. Wig on, wig off — it's all good.

Natalie from Big Brother is disgusting. Literally. She doesn't shower. Check out the clip above.

With The OC having been off the air for some time now, I had forgotten just how awkward of an actress Mischa Barton was. Then I saw this clip of her playing a PR girl in the upcoming movie St. Trinians, and it all came back to me. Her strange inflections (ie. questionable talent) are in full-force, as are her gawky movements, which are not unlike a recently birthed giraffe. Most intriguing of all, however, is her accent, or lack thereof. I don't know what this film is about, but clearly it takes place in some sort of British school, which leads us to wonder if Mischa is attempting to have an English accent, or if that's just her own bizarre patois. If it's the former, then she's doing an awful job — especially given that her parents are apparently British. If it's the latter, then that's just unfortunate. Either way, it's distracting — almost as distracting as the flashy direction in this clip — but it's good to have Coop on screen again, if only for the camp value. Now, let's give her a lawn chair and let her have at it!

One of my major regrets over the past year — at least in regards to this blog — has been my lack of consistent Gossip Girl coverage. I can't promise that I'll improve this season (dare to dream), but in the meantime, I will provide content when I'm able to. Case in point: this new teaser trailer for the upcoming Gossip Girl season. It looks as snappy and fun as ever; although, when Dan Humphrey asks a rooftop of people "Who wants to drink cheap beer with me?" I hardly think the response would be rousing cheers. We all know a Humphrey-led drinking session will just lead to bitchy, do-gooder judgments and a whole lot of lameness. And besides, we all know that if Dan's having a party, Vanessa's gonna show up, and what do I always say about Vanessa? That's right: VANESSA RUINS EVERYTHING (especially rooftop beer binges, which she would most certainly destroy with her little camcorder and ever-evolving documentary about who knows what). Wow, I'm reading a lot into this. But isn't that the fun? Here's to hoping the writers make Nate fun again (not to mention Little J).

Via Best Week Ever

Top Chef Masters is back tonight, and after last week's wonderful episode, I have high hopes for a repeat performance — especially when the chefs are thrown the curveball of having to cook for actress Zooey Deschanel, who, you should know, eats NOTHING. Okay, that's an exaggeration. She's a vegan, but she's also gluten intolerant, and most significantly, she doesn't eat soy. So that leaves... air? Well, there are more options than that, but it'll be a doozy for the chefs, especially Art Smith, who hopefully will crash and burn again (and this time go home).

Two more preview vids after the jump.

Cats Vs. Spider Remix @ Yahoo! Video

I admit it: I have a soft spot for cat videos. This one is no exception. And unlike the typical feline clip, this one comes with neat spider "commentary." Consider me amused.

Via Best Week Ever.

Ever wanted to know how to fix the economy? Just ask this girl. She knows it all!

Thanks to reader OD-TV.

I took in a viewing of the critically lauded film The Hurt Locker this week, and needless to say, it was VERY intense. I pretty much needed a nap afterwards. But that's a good thing. (My friend IndianJones was in such a state of suspense that he actually sat upright like an alert cat during a good portion of the movie.) Oddly enough, despite the critical raves, there doesn't seem to be much of a marketing campaign for the movie, but the studio has released the first eight minutes to the internet to whet people's appetites. Cinematic purists probably shouldn't watch this (it's much better on the big screen), but if you're curious about the movie or don't know anything about it, this clip will certainly fill you in.

Be warned — lots of cussing.

Tonight's another episode of Top Chef Masters, and if memory serves me correctly, we're down to our last batch of prospective chefs before we get to the champions of champions — or whatever they're gonna call their elite qualifiers. Above, check out a video of the chefs learning tonight's twist. After the jump, further intrigue pertaining to the enigmatic "mystery box." Intrigue abounds!

Apologies for being inattentive to this blog the past day and a half. I've been traveling and am currently in the sunny climes of Portland, Oregon. I realize there is much to discuss in the TV world, what with Big Brother and Top Chef Masters and the Emmy nominations. I will try to get some content up later today or this evening. Feel free to engage in pleasantries and general banter either here or in the forums — the latter of which is proving to be quite lively and robust.

In the meantime, enjoy this video of ducks trying to climb an escalator!

How do you know it's summer? Not by the rising temperature, but instead by the sudden influx of racial insensitivity courtesy of dumb Big Brother contestants. And along those lines, we have our first clip of derogatory hate speech, courtesy of Braden who used some choice words to describe Kevin's latino heritage. The only problem? Kevin's half-black, half-Japanese. Minor technicalities.

While this video doesn't possess the same disturbing power of Amber's misguided views on Jews and their crafty ways, it's still fairly reprehensible.

(btw, video contains minor spoilers)

Via Best Week Ever

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LAist: Recession Obsession: KyoChon Fried Chicken
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ESPN: Steve McNair was working on suicide prevention public service announcement before death
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After a one week hiatus, Top Chef Masters is back! Tonight's episode looks awesome for two reasons: magic and Neil Patrick Harris. Yes, both will be on display in what looks to be a super interesting challenge for the Masters. I particularly like the clip above which features a magician speaking not unlike GOB Bluth when he utters the word "ILLLLLUUUUSION." Oh, and did I mention that our dear friend Gail Simmons, bless her heart, makes a return appearance tonight? BEST WEDNESDAY EVER!

For the hardcore, I've got two more videos after the jump...

Everyone might be watching the Jackson memorial today, but in case you want an alternative, check out this cool Donkey Kong video made with many Post-its and some very bored people.

Today is the birthday of not just Geraldo Rivera and Koko the gorilla, but also something I like to call AMERICA. Happy July 4th, everyone! Hope you all have a fun and safe holiday. And if you're reading this from another country, well, I hope you have a lovely day as well, even if it isn't laden with any sort of special meaning (although, it should be — note the aforementioned birthdays of global citizens Geraldo and Koko).

Anyway, to honor the ol' Red, White & Blue, check out the video above, courtesy of D-Listed.

There are many things I'd expect Beyoncé to endorse. Hamburger Helper is not one of them. And so marks the most amusing Beyoncé commercial since her bizarre Directv spot.

I'm now looking forward to the inevitable Solange partnership with Past-a-Roni.

Gawker: The North Carolina Poop Monster Mystery
Pop Bytes: THIS MIGHT MAKE ME GO VEGETARIAN...
Eat Me Daily: Mark Bittman Is Possibly Trying to Kill You (or Give You Botulism)
Rod 2.0: Jackson's Will Leaves Diana Ross Guardian of Children if Mother Dies
ABC 7: Photos: Naked passenger disrupts flight
Esquire: The Day the Magic Died (interview with current BB contestant Lydia. Thanks, SorryIGotDrunk!)
Movieline: Nation's Tweens In Panic As Last-Resort Jonas Proposes
gas•tron•o•my: Ludo Bites - Los Angeles
LAist: 'Moral and professional dereliction' Cited in Recommendation to Discharge Openly Gay Lt. Dan Choi
AP: Gwyneth Paltrow says Spain changed her life
ESPN: Roddick edges Hewitt in four-hour battle

Via Jokers Updates

This just in! We finally have footage of the eviction ceremony from press day on Big Brother. Sadly, Rosanna's exit song to the evictee was edited out (rights, I'm sure), but let it be known that it was a beautiful moment (she sang "Fever"). Nevertheless, enjoy this last nugget from press day...

Before she was Danielle from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she was Danielle from All My Children. Yes, it's Danielle Staub — rumored coke whore drug kingpin / confirmed dinner party ruiner. Here she is in a cameo appearance on the aforementioned soap opera All My Children in 2001, sharing the screen with none other than Josh Duhamel. Sadly, Danielle's moment in the limelight is brief, but it does afford us a neat view of her old face. We also get to see Josh Duhamel's old haircut (dumb), and as he spends the latter part of the clip rattling off the crimes of some notorious woman on the show, it's fun to imagine that he's actually talking about Danielle, that PROSTITUTION WHOO-AARRR!!!! Good times indeed.

Team USA may have lost the FIFA Confederation Cup game yesterday, but they'll always have midfielder Benny Feilhaber to lift their spirits...

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Ten days ago, an exciting thing happened: I was invited to spend the day in the Big Brother house along with eleven other members of the media. This was a minor dream come true: I got to taste the Big Brother experience without committing to a summer of national exposure (most of which I'm sure would be extremely embarrassing for me). While in the house, we played a week's worth of the game -- from Head of Household to Veto to eviction. Yes, we did it all, and it was, in short, awesome.

Nevertheless, I've been under a media embargo for the past week and a half -- but as of 6 AM this morning, the blackout has been lifted! The house guests are safely sequestered, which means I can now share not only my experiences but also the neat video that CBS edited together of us in the house. It's all sorts of fun (although, curiously, the eviction ceremony was not included on our DVD). Either way, the videos are highly entertaining, and if they don't get you psyched for the season, I don't know what will.

Also, be sure to check out my very thorough account of Media Day. It's up over at TV Week (and while you're there, be sure to check out a nifty profile of my college classmate Mindy Kaling). For those who don't need to read every single detail of the experience, I'm planning to write an abridged report that I'll have up on this site at some point. Plus, if you have any questions about the house or the experience, feel free to ask them in the forums on a thread conveniently titled "Big Brother House Q & A."

After the jump, parts I, II and III of the Big Brother media day video as well as some screen shots to help give you a sense of the house...

BAM! It's a Nene house tour!

Check it out! Bravo JUST released this clip moments ago. The Real Housewives of Atlanta are back for season two, and joining them is new cast member Kandi, formerly of the '90s not-so-supergroup Xscape. To be honest, I haven't even watched this video. I'm just gonna post it, and then take a looksie. Should be fun...

I am incredibly excited for tonight's first hour of the two-part Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion; although, I fear that after last week's monster episodes, it's gonna be something of a letdown. I mean, how can you top Teresa's legendary table flip? You can't. You absolutely can't. Still, it should be a fun hour (even though the preview clips indicate a distinct lack of screaming and cursing).

Above, Teresa attempts — and fails — to defend her husband Joe's gay remarks. After the jump, some discussion about THE BOOK and the mob.

Via Movieline

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Eater LA: Eater Complaints Dept.: Koi (holy shit)
Los Angeles Times: Bravo executive Andy Cohen is absolutely everywhere (thanks Rebecca!)
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Ball Don't Lie: Video: Ohio eighth-grader hits ridiculous basketball shot

In case you missed it last night, here's the explosive (read: HILARIOUS) video of Teresa flipping a table at Danielle, née Montana Moorehead, née Milton Moorehead, during the Real Housewives of New Jersey finale. Watching her rev herself up into a frenzy is something to behold. Even people who don't watch the show should be entertained by this clip.

Also, check out my recap of the fight here.

This video is absolutely amazing. It features a handful of protesters who are still pissed about the Letterman/Palin flap — a flap that came to a close two days ago. Some people just can't move on. I guess that'll happen when you've been VERBALLY RAPED.

Via Daily Intel (Thanks jash)

Danny Noriega, late of American Idol, has released a music video that's pretty much as silly as you'd expect it to be. It's nowhere near is ridiculous as say the canon of Heidi Pratt (née Montag), but then again, that's not saying much. Here Danny teams up with a mysterious woman named Diamonique, who may or may not be Jenni from Flipping Out, and the two of them sing and rap through a surprisingly not terrible club tune. Personally, I think the beat and instrumentation are good, but the lyrics could use some tweaking (ie. throw them all out and start over — except for the anthemic line "Who's gonna buy my drinks? UH, YOU BITCH!"). Also, I'm not sure we need so many shots of Danny's hairy armpits, but that's just me.

What do you think about it?

Via D-Listed

If I were a sports reporter, I could see myself doing this (minus the ability to dunk a ball successfully in a kiddie basketball hoop).

Via Gawker

Sometimes I'm astonished by the sheer amount of junk I post about The Real Housewives, but hey, it brings the traffic in; so why stop? Well, great news. Those catty shrews forty miles south of me are back on Bravo tomorrow night. Yes, I'm talking about The Real Housewives of Orange County, who'll be making a return appearance to the airwaves in yet another "Lost Footage" special. I imagine Andy Cohen will host this one with his usual preening smile (memo to producers: remember to powder his face this time), which is too bad for America, but hey, I suppose it's a small price to pay for an extra sixty minutes with the ladies. What do we have to look forward to? I imagine more of the same — which can only be a good thing. Not convinced? Check out the above video which shows Tamra cursing out Gretchen over this mysterious Jay fellow (remember him? The alleged boy on the side Gretchen had?). I'm still befuddled as to why Tamra cares so much about this whole situation (oh that's right. She's blonde and jealous), and if you thought she looked bad on the last reunion special, wait 'til you see her in action here. Meanwhile, Andy does little to diffuse the situation beyond extending a few empathetic but empty comments here and there. It's hard to believe this guy is actually a network executive.

However, for as much as the two blondes go at it, the real scene stealer is Jeana, who sneaks in two classic Jeana comments right before the end of the clip. Her jaded misery continues to entertain immensely.

I'm still waiting for Bravo to put up photos from last night's episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey; so in the meantime, take a look at this preview teaser for next week's season finale, which looks to be so epic that pseudo-Dark Knight music is used to score the action. Anticipation building!!!

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I guess NBC got a little bored with Chris Hansen always busting pervs; so they sent him to Vegas to see what lowlifes he could tape with a hidden camera in a new report titled Vegas Undercover. In the clip above, Chris joins the "Pimp Investigative Team" (or PIT, as I like to call it) and watches as one lady cop gets recruited by one of Sin City's sinful denizens. Yes, a wannabe pimp tries to get this undercover trollop to join his enterprise, but of course his efforts are doomed (mostly because he attempts to do this just FEET from Chris Hansen). It ends the way you imagine it does: a low point for the pimp, a high point for journalism.

I may be thirty, but videos like these still crack me up. Thanks to jash for sending it along.

Be warned — the sound that emanates forth most certainly is NSFW. (That means NOT SAFE FOR WORK, idiots)

New York Times: U.S. Protests North Korea’s Punishment of 2 Journalists
Katherine Spiers: Taco Zone Update
Cartoon Penis: The Most Important Post About the "Ryan Howie"
TV Casualties: A Storm of Stars: Casting HBO’s “Game of Thrones”
Vulture: Exclusive: VH1 Shelves Best Week Ever, Possibly Permanently (could see that one coming a mile away)
LAist: Running Bored: Could the LA Marathon Improve the View?
Vulture: I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here Turns Into a Nightmare for NBC
I Watch Stuff: Who Needs 'Up' When We've Got This Similarly-Themed, Like-Titled Movie?
Gizmodo: iPhone 3GS vs iPhone 3G Feature Chart Comparison
Gawker: Nobody At Fox Business Has Any Idea What's Happening, At All (hilarious)

<a href="http://videoguide.msn.com/play/tv/?g=336950a8-65be-4dea-89fe-7caa0391dedb" target="_new" title="'Wipeout' Exclusive: MSN TV Wipes Out">Video: 'Wipeout' Exclusive: MSN TV Wipes Out</a>

Two things I love: Jen Johnson from Big Brother 8 and slapstick. Put them together, and you've got a nifty little clip, courtesy of MSN TV. In the video above, Jen runs the Wipeout obstacle course, and as you can imagine, muddy splashes ensue. I'm not a big fan of Wipeout in general as I find the commentary is so awful that it ruins pretty much ANY entertainment value, but here we just get the pure, unadulterated pratfalls, and it's entirely more palatable. Enjoy.

Via Jokers Updates

With E3 wrapping up later this afternoon, I thought we could take a look back at the glory days of the Wii, when the sheer novelty spawned countless YouTube videos of people punching at air and breaking their TVs. Here's one that's been unearthed by m_ruv. It's of yours truly flailing about in the most uncoordinated of ways in some sort of attempt to win a Wii Sports boxing title. I'm not sure if I ultimately emerged victoriously, but if the contest were looking like an idiot, then I surely nabbed a gold medal.

Food2: Coldstone Breakthrough: Ice Cream That Transforms Into Pudding (gasp!)
LA Times: Mapping LA
Gawker: 'Coke Whore' Danielle Staub Was Also a 'Paid Escort,' According to Her Ex
Chicago Tribune: In Evanston, one man's trash is one town's revenue (thanks JUDY)
Eater LA: New Bars on the Block: Madame Royale, Guys & Dolls
New York Times: Escapism in Minutiae of Daily Life

Tomorrow night, The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs once again, and with all the rumors circulating about Danielle Staub and her shady past, things are getting mighty interesting. In the clip above, Danielle gets snippy with her gal pals Jacqueline and Teresa (the latter of whom never found a headband she couldn't strangle her follicles with). There's all sorts of squawking and dramatic accusations, most of which bring out the best in Danielle's stereotypical Jersey accent.

After the jump, Danielle flashes us her crotch as she joins the other housewives in a ballroom dancing class. Hands are placed in inappropriate places, mothers level angry glares, and the whole thing promises to balloon spectacularly out of control...

Via D-Listed

New York Times: AT&T May Have Swayed ‘Idol’ Results (thanks Jash)
Socialite Life: 'Spring Breakdown' Stars Funny Couple Amy Poehler & Will Arnett (I'd rent this)
Reality Blurred: Jon and Kate watched by nearly 10 million, a record audience for a cable reality show
CNN: States unleash goats to keep grass trimmed (thanks JUDY)
NJ.com 'Real Housewives of New Jersey': Danielle Staub's alleged mugshot (more deets)
LA Now: Inflatable muscle man stolen from roof of Hollywood shop
Chart Watch: Week Ending May 24, 2009: The Kris/Adam Duel Moves To The Charts

Chris Brown, perhaps the inspiration for "Boom Boom Pow," has resurfaced with two very important messages — in YouTube form, natch. Above, the singer clarifies any confusion about his reputation, noting that he is not, in fact, a monster. This is independently verified by Bow Wow, who has long stood as the preeminent character witness of the hip-hop, nay, artistic community.

After the jump, Chris's second video, which, I tell you, certainly puts ME to shame.

Via D-Listed

Tonight's a brand spanking new edition of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and hopefully, some sparks might start flying with these ladies. In the meantime, here's a clip of resident battle ax Caroline forcing her daughter to learn the finer art of pubic waxing. After the jump, two bonus clips that I honestly haven't seen (they weren't working on the Bravo website, but hopefully they'll embed fine here). I don't really know what they're about, but I'm sure they're horrifying and embarrassing for all parties involved....

This parody of the Real Housewives of New York City reunion is kind of what one might call brilliant. It hits pretty much all the right notes; although, Jill comes off with a bit more of a potty mouth than I always imagined her to have. Doesn't matter. It's still funny.

Via Entertainment Weekly (thanks to The Pseuds)

Best Week Ever: If Ever We Were Hoping That Two Celebrities Were Involved in a Passionate Love Affair…
Sinosoul: An explanation of why negative reviews need to exist.
Reality Blurred: Lou Diamond Phillips, Patti Blagojevich join I’m a Celebrity cast
Movieline: Chace Crawford Sings the Kenny Loggins Songbook
Fresh & Easy: What's New (1,000 new products coming! Hopefully GREEN ONIONS and SHALLOTS will be included)
LA Times: Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend attacked during 'American Idol'
Bitten: Mexican Chocolate Tofu Pudding
Dutch Girl Cooking: Sweet Potato Pepper Soup
Daily Dish: Recipe: Soupe à l'oignon gratinée
Gawker: A CNBCer's On-Air Meltdown
New York Times: A Chili Sauce to Crow About (thanks Jash)

"Dow Jones" starring Common from Common

Woops. Forgot to post this stuff last night...

D-Listed: The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.....
New York Times: ‘Idol’ Final Raises Extra Question (thanks Sly)
Movieline: NBC to Delay 30 Rock in the Fall
LA Now: Hot Dollar: 'I am not dead'
Eater LA: Banned: Lacking Permits, Kogi Kicked Out of The OC

Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds: Behind the Scenes of The Proposal from Betty White

Republican American: One man's quest to prove there's plenty to do
New York Times: Springtime for ‘The Producers’ in Germany (thanks jash)
Movieline: Buzz Break: New York's Finest
Eater LA: Playa del Rey Halts Its Happy Ending, Bar Bows Out
Best Week Ever: Mo’Nique Will Scare the Sh*t Out Of You in Precious
TV MoJoe: The 'Who' is Dead; Long Live Samantha?
Towleroad: Rumor: Adam Lambert and Boyfriend Enjoy Bloomin' Onion Together? (thanks again, jash)
D-Listed: Open Post: Hosted By Brenda Dickson
Reality Blurred: Ethan Zohn has cancer: stage two Hodgkin’s lymphoma
LAist: Top 10 Songs That Should’ve Been Banned at Prom
Los Angeles Times: Rapper Dolla is shot, killed at Beverly Center (jash again)
IvyGate: Harvard Shooting Coincides with Late Night Security Cuts

Slashfood: Frank Bruni Leaves New York Times Dining Critic Post, Upending Food Bloggers' Lives
LAist: Recession Obsession: Big Friggin’ Dumplings in Koreatown
Half-Black Charisma: Duke Basketball Player to Play Syracuse Football. In Other News, My World Implodes
Socialite Life: Kristin Cavallari To Come To 'The Hills'
Reality Blurred: Jaime refuses to answer questions about her behavior; Margie and Luke “regret” fight with Kisha and Jen

It doesn't matter how many times it happens, watching Kelly and Bethenny fight on The Real Housewives of New York City is always fantastic. I think it has something to do with the fact that they completely do not communicate (and that Kelly's arguments are always so bizarre that they take on a certain surrealist quality that is most appealing to my oft-dormant artistic outlook). Anyway, in this preview clip from tomorrow night's reunion special, the women go at it again, and this time, we get the added bonus of watching the other ladies (and even Andy Cohen — who fails magnificently) pipe up and lend their opinions to the situation. Needless to say, there's little resolution.

Oh, and don't think this is the only goodie I have in store for you. After the jump, a hostile clip of all the women ganging up on Countess LuAnn. It's memorable for a lot of things, but mostly a frustrated Andy Cohen raising his eyebrows and full-on whining the words, "Can I speak? Can I speak?" Next time, Andy, just bring a whistle and be done with it.

SNL's Casey Wilson Reads Internet Comments from Casey Wilson

Here's an amusing video from Saturday Night Live's Casey Wilson. It involves the Internet, emotions, and ambling down Western Avenue in Los Angeles. Plus, as an added bonus, she's wearing the same outfit she wore on the plane when I stalked her from across the aisle! Good times.

If there's anything that could outshine my excitement for tonight's Real Housewives of New Jersey premiere, it's part one of Bravo's two-night Real Housewives of New York City reunion extravaganza. If these preview clips are any indication, the shows should be out of control. I don't even have to discuss the videos. Just watch and enjoy. And please remember: Kelly does NOT need a tissue.

Two more reunion clips after the jump AS WELL AS three preview clips from NJ!!

I've never seen a cat look so betrayed.

New York Daily News: Event designer who quit during Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice' says Joan Rivers is a 'monster'
D-Listed: Bat Out Of Hell!
TV MoJoe: Andy Richter: Heeeeere's Conan!
gas•tron•o•my: Aladin Sweets & Market - Los Angeles
New York Times: Lives of Student and Her Stalker Collide on Wesleyan Campus (awful/horrifying)
Gawker: Perez Hilton Wins Ruling That Says His Blog Is Illegal (massive UGH)
D-Listed: Jon Can't Do Anything Right (I think I have to start watching this dumb show)
Best Week Ever: Gretchen and Slade Spice Up Relationship The Only Way They Know How… In Front of a Camera
Reality Blurred: Paula Abdul denies admitting painkiller addiction, says she just went to a spa (oh NEVER MIND then)
Socialite Life: 'Gossip Girl' Spinoff Is Dead In The Water
D-LIsted: Only Flat Stanley Belongs (celebs at the White House Correspondents Dinner)

So Danny Gokey went back to Milwaukee this weekend, and a funny thing happened at his hometown concert: his lyrics blew away in the wind. Yes, just as he was starting up a rendition of the classic Michael Jackson tune "Billie Jean," his crib sheet flittered off in the wind, perhaps the result of not-so-divine intervention for the church group singer. As a result, Gokey spent most of the song shouting out guttural harmonies with the backup singers — or simply doing nothing at all. It was totally embarrassing — not because everyone knows the "Billie Jean" lyrics but because as a singer, he should have memorized them. Maybe this was perhaps a sign from God. A heavenly message to us all: like lyrics in the wind, Gokey must go.

Video of the debacle above...

(Via Towleroad, courtesy of jash)

You know what's great? When parents SCARE THE HELL out of their children. Always commendable activity (sarcasm). Nevertheless, check out this bizarre yet humorous clip from some Japanese TV show where two parents — as well as many, many neighbors — convince two super cute little kids that they're ABOUT TO DIE (from a zombie attack, natch).

Thanks to sisojash for the link.

Via D-Listed

This commercial for Schwepps makes little sense, but it's certainly VERY evocative. Nicole Kidman's streak of artsy commercials remains intact!

New York Times: Face Transplant Patient Is Revealed (thanks Sly)
Variety: Mindy Kaling cues NBC deal (go Big Green)
LAist: 14 Birds Found Tied to Legs of Smuggler at LAX
Us Magazine: Jon & Kate Dad's Three-Month Affair Confirmed
Best Week Ever: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: The Metropolitan Museum’s 2009 Costume Institute Gala
LA Now: Man killed, woman wounded in West Hollywood shooting
Black Voices: Oprah's Free Chicken Offer Sparks Sit-Ins, Long Lines (thanks Jash)
LAist: What's In Kentucky Grilled Chicken? (hint: it rhymes with mansfats!)
FAIL Blog: Creek Jump Fail

So it was rock week on American Idol last night, and I for one was excited. After having suffered through the dreary doldrums of the Rat Pack genre (not to mention Jamie Foxx's curious ramblings), I was ready for some energetic, ballad-free music. And guess what? Overall, that's pretty much what we got. Last night's show was chock full of excitement and pressing cliffhangers: would the American Idol song fall from the rafters and squash Ryan Seacrest? Would Adam Lambert's skin-tight pants burst open after one too many hip gyrations? And would the glass in Danny Gokey's spectacles crumble into millions of pieces — perhaps even revert back into sand — after his dreadful and embarrassing caterwaul? These questions and more flittered through our heads as we witnessed one of the strongest final fours in quite some time. By the end of the episode, we really only had one major thing on our mind: who's gonna go home?

Because it's such a fun pun, I thought I'd celebrate Plinko De Mayo today and post this fun, record-breaking clip from the minigame we all know and love.

My friend Lindsay gabs it up on technical-difficulty-prone CNBC!

New York Times: Craft House (thanks SLY)
Tony Awards: 2009 Nominee List UGH. Constantine Maroulis got a nom. The Tonys = officially worthless (thanks Testiculon)
Kung Food Panda: Urasawa: Simply, was it "worth it?" (Beverly Hills)
AP: `Scrubs' finale is for season, or maybe forever
Reuters: Jimmy Fallon takes top Webby award (my nomination must have gotten lost in the mail)
Food2: 2 Cinco de Mayo Desserts
Boston Globe: Philadelphia-area man charged in beer pong killing (thanks IndianJones)
Best Week Ever: Ice Skating + “Poker Face” = The Gayest Thing You Will Ever See
LA Now: Victoria Principal accused of pulling gun on maid at Malibu home
Socialite Life: Paula Abdul Admits To Painkiller Addiction
Deadline Hollywood: Fox Cancels Spike Feresten Talk Show
Midseason Replacements: MSR’s Brush With the PhilPackage!

I found this video of a local Thai woman making Pad Thai to be oddly transfixing and somewhat informative too. Of course, it's also a bit unsettling as various health codes fall by the wayside, but hey, when in Bangkok...

Thanks to Tony at Sinosoul for the link.

I didn't get around to recapping this week's American Idol results show (spoiler alert: Matt G. went home; also, Jamie Foxx continued to be insufferable), but as an apology, I offer you this neat Where Are They Now? segment, courtesy of the TV Guide Channel. A pleasant diversion from the fray, but the real reason to watch this is to see that AWFUL Josiah Lemmings (the crying kid who lived in his car VOLUNTARILY and never made it past the Hollywood rounds). Not only has his fake British accent grown more pronounced, but he's now adopted hipster body tics that really help drive his AWFULNESS home. Well done!

Via Reality Chat, which you can follow on Twitter. Oh, and be sure to follow ME on Twitter too!

The Whatever Hollywood girls engage in Box Tackling, which is significantly less scandalous than it sounds. Still, it's pretty amusing...

Socialite Life: 'Top Gun' Star Kelly McGillis Officially Comes Out
Best Week Ever: THINGS THAT EXIST: Whole Chicken In A Can Is Even Worse Than You Think (GAG)
Gawker: The Flu Is Coming From Inside the White House!
Franklin Avenue: First Look: CB2 Comes to Los Angeles
New York Times: Last Night’s ‘Lost’: How’s It Going to End?
Reality Blurred: Jon admits “poor judgment” about going to a bar with a woman while Kate’s on her book tour

Watch Young Kara DioGuardi Sings at Family Gathering in Family  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Check it out: before Kara DioGuardi was a buxom, successful songwriter, mathematician, and judge on American Idol, she was an awkward tween with goofy braces and a penchant for Sinatra. Don't believe me? Watch the clip above to see her singing in some old home movie from 1982...

New York Times: Verizon Said to Be in Talks for the iPhone (thanks m_ruv)
TV MoJoe: Yes, But Will Melissa Rivers Avenge Her Loss?
LA Now: Former 'Prison Break' actor Lane Garrison is out of prison after Beverly Hills accident
LAist: Rodney King: 17 Years After The Riots
Movieline: Wall Street 2 to Introduce Gordon Gekko to the Wonders of the iPhone
Socialite Life: Hugh Jackman & Halle Berry At 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Screening
The Dartmouth: Blitz to be replaced by end of 2010 (thanks JUDY — and happy birthday)

I simply don't know what to make of this trailer for Julie & Julia, a film that can best be described as The Hours meets French Cuisine. On the one hand, I'm curious to see if Meryl Streep can go through a whole movie in a Julia Child accent without it being HILARIOUS every time she opens her mouth. On the other hand... well... maybe there is no other hand. Sign me up!

Via Movieline

Note: I didn't realize that Movieline had made essentially the same joke as me about The Hours. However, I still back the observation; so I'm keeping it up.

E! Online: Kristin Cavallari, Drama Returns to The Hills This Fall (Yes! Yes! Yes!)
Reality Blurred: Benjamin “Coach” Wade’s lies: kayak record, other claims disputed
Zap2it: Sneak Peek: The 'Gossip Girl' spinoff starring Brittany Snow (thanks Tariq)
Daily Dish: What wines do oysters like best?
ESPN: Arizona Cardinals release RB Edgerrin James
Socialite Life: Jesus Luz Not Beloved On The Catwalk
Best Week Ever: Oh Sheeppig, You So Crazy.

Cursing for cursing sake isn't inherently funny. But cursing because you want to beat your son's head in with a hammer, well, that's surprisingly funny. You wouldn't think it would be funny as filicide is no laughing matter, but as the clip above demonstrates, it can be actually be quite chuckle-worthy. Enjoy as one enraged mother calls 911 and unleashes her fury on an unsuspecting operator. Oh, and if you're at work, be sure to keep the volume down. There are plenty of f-bombs to go around.

Thanks to IndianJones for forwarding...

It's a bit overcast and gloomy here in Los Angeles today, but I'm feeling quite sunny as I know tomorrow brings a second battle between Kelly Bensimon and Bethenny Frankel on The Real Housewives of New York City. In the above clip, we get a brief preview of their fight, and needless to say, it's very tense. The two get along about as well as Kelly Bensimon's breasts. I'll hold off until tomorrow to truly analyze the fight, but from what we can see, it looks like Bethenny at least starts off in a calm, mature place. Kelly... not so much.

After the jump, two more bonus clips from Tuesday's upcoming show...

Naked Wizard Tased By Reality (NOT SAFE FOR WORK) from Tracy Anderson on Vimeo.

ESPN: Chiefs trade Gonzalez for 2010 draft pick (crazy!)
Best Week Ever: The Top 10 Sitcom Cameos Made By Other Sitcom Characters
Eater LA: The Kogi Effect: Korean Tacos Popping Up Everywhere
Socialite Life: Us Weekly Celebrates Hot Hollywood Style
Movieline: Susan Boyle Overload Immortalized in South Park
LA Times: Jay Leno hospitalized

Food2, an offshoot of the Food Network, just launched a new web series called Kelsey & Spike Cook in which Food Network Star contestant Kelsey Nixon goes toe to toe with the beloved Spike Mendelsohn of Top Chef fame. It's nice to see Kelsey again, but seriously, we really only care about Spike. He's the only reality star who can wear a stupid fedora and not incur my wrath. Why? Because he's awesome. And he totally overpowers Kelsey in this first video. She does her best to keep up, but he simply has more charisma (not to mention a more appealing culinary point of view) than she. I will say that Spike seems a bit stiff at the top of the video, but he eventually gets into the flow, and either way, they're both likable, albeit oddly paired; so take a look if you're bored.

Update: Apparently the video above was broken; so I took it down. Go to Food2 and check out all the action.

Courtesy of EdHill

The Dartmouth: Alleged adult film reps. solicit female on Green
Reality Blurred: Spencer responsible for Lauren sex tape rumor; Lauren may attend Heidi and Spencer’s wedding
Daily Dish: L.A.'s BritWeek kicks off (God Save The Queen!)
Socialite Life: Miss California Carrie Prejean Dating Michael Phelps
OC Weekly: GETTING RIPPED OFF BY BLAND FOOD AT GEISHA HOUSE
AP: Severe Turbulence Paralyzes Woman In Airplane Restroom
Whitney Port: Whitney Port in Little League (courtesy of Whitney Port, and NOT Jash; although, he tried)

On tonight's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City, things got tense when the assembled fraus arrived at Kelly Bensimon's Halloween party, only to discover that their notorious hostess was nowhere to be found. That's right, Kelly — who proudly served as the letter "A" in her Halloween invites (not to mention the word "asshole") — didn't arrive at her own party until at least ninety minutes after it had started, perhaps up to two hours. So where was she? I'd like to think she was putting young Sea to sleep or perhaps caught in traffic or even overseeing an emergency meeting in the owl community, but no, Kelly was preoccupied with none of the above. Instead, she was just taking her sweet ass time with Plum TV, an online outpost that covers all things WASPy and delightful such as Marth's Vineyard, Vail, and The Hamptons (but not plums, oddly enough). I don't know why the good people at Plum TV took an interest in watching Kelly slip herself into a frilly Playboy bunny costume, but they did, and as a result, we get a neat, ninety-second glimpse into what the hell took Kelly so damn long to get to her party. I think we're supposed to be entertained or entranced or fascinated by Kelly's hair and makeup process, but instead, it's just infuriating knowing there are people who are simultaneously waiting for her in a cramped, low-ceilinged social space being forced to pay for drinks (despite the presence of alcohol sponsors). WEAK.

Tonight is another episode of The Real Housewives of New York City, and un case you haven't been paying attention, Kelly Bensimon — she of the breasts that resemble Newton's Cradle in action — is kind of the worst ever. In this preview clip for tonight's show, we see Kelly as she poses for a photographer, ultimately creating the letter "A" with her body. No, Kelly hasn't been recruited for some sort of bitchy version of Sesame Street. It was an artistic choice by her to be the letter "A" in a Halloween invitation she'd be sending out. Amusingly, she informs us (quite proudly) that she's not just an "A," but a smiling "A," which apparently makes her one of the more provocative yet fun letters of the alphabet. Thank goodness for that. Just remember: A is up here, and Z is soooo down there.

A Gaythering Storm from Jane Lynch

Trust me, this is very funny — mostly because of Jane Lynch at the end.

Sly balks at Jash's attempt to rename her 'Sylvs.'

Thanks to copygodd at Midseason Replacements, I've discovered the wonderful world of Text To Movie at xtranormal, a site that generates little animated videos based on dialogue you type in. Needless to say, it's been quite a revelation. I've already animated two email conversations between Jash and Sly, and the results have been quite wonderful. See for yourself (one more vid after the jump...)

And yes, Jash really does sound like that in person.

Creepy Diff'rent Strokes! Via Best Week Ever

My Memoirs: Toby Young In On Next Season of Top Chef
AP: NBC broadcaster John Madden retires
Fox Carolina: Man Urinates On Woman Mid Flight (courtesy of Stepho)
Vulture: Dave Matthews Band Muscles Up
Socialite Life: Josh Hartnett Just Drank Some Stank Water
D-Listed: The Mug Shots Of Domino's Greatest Employees
Movieline: Rupert Reloaded (gross)
LAist: Obama Introduces High Speed Rail Plan (yay!)
Variety: 'Amazing Race' back for 15th cycle
OK Magazine: Exclusive: Dog the Bounty Hunter Says, "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (getting very, very excited to see this)
Socialite Life: Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt: Stupid Or High?
Food2: Piqued Passion for Passover Pizza
Daily Dish: Grilled Cheese Month: Bottoms up!
ESPN: Schedule presents conflict for Jewish New York Jets fans

Via D-Listed

Okay, at this point everyone and their mother has seen frumpy Susan Boyle singing on Britain's Got Talent (and yes, that means people can STOP forwarding it to me). Today, however, we have new Susan Boyle fun: an interview with her on The Early Show (sorry, Chenbot was not involved). Take a look at this week's internet sensation and enjoy some charmingly awkward Scottish moments. You'll be chuffed to bits!

Update: After the jump, a much funnier interview with Susan, this time with Diane Sawyer whose wonderful haughtiness is the perfect match for Susan's homeliness. Best part: the greeting card at the end.

Skip to the 5:00 mark...

National Weather Service: Snow Rollers!!!! (courtesy Jash)
LA Now: Guard fatally shoots man at O.C. amusement park
Best Week Ever: And Now, The Gayest Opening Title Sequence in History
Food Network Addict: Food Network Addict's Comments on Mark Bittman's "TV Cooking vs. Real Cooking" Piece in the New York Times (noteworthy only because of how pissy this writer gets)
Go Fug Yourself: Fug the Cover: Blake Lively (courtesy of Sly)
LAist: Man Dies in Hit & Run While Getting Mail, Suspect Arraigned for Text Message Driving Death (seriously, wtf with all the hit & runs these days??)
Movieline: Zac Efron Toe-Points Toward an SNL/iTunes Rip-Off

How fortunate! Today is Tuesday, which means more zaniness with the Real Housewives of New York City tonight! Looks like there should be plenty of fun all around as Bethenny and Ramona lock horns, first about branding and then about Bethenny's social status. As you'll see in the clip above, Ramona apparently has been spelling her "True" brand different ways on different products. One item is called True Faith while the other is Tru Renewal. Or vice versa. Not the brightest of ideas. Bethenny notes this, and then eventually the passive-aggressive ball of yarn that is their friendship unravels.

After the jump, a bonus clip of Silex being silly (and you know it's Silex because the video starts with strumming, patronizing violins)...

Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Profile from Lindsay Lohan

Remember Mean Girls? Remember those Saturday Night Live appearances? Remember when Lindsay Lohan seemed rife with potential? We've pretty much forgotten about those days, but this self-mocking viral vid starring Lohan herself restores an ounce of faith that it's not over for our favorite redhead troublemaker of Hollywood. Watch as Lohan — whose face looks slightly different in a way I can't really pinpoint — skewers her image in a fake eHarmony video. It's pretty funny.

Taken to hospital!

Socialite Life: Nude Padma Lakshmi, Eliza Dushku & Chelsea Handler In 'Allure' (flesh for the guys)
Socialite Life: Happy Easter From Shirtless Jesus Luz! (and flesh for the girls... and the other guys)
LA Now: Porn star Marilyn Chambers found dead in L.A. County home
D-Listed: Mel Gibson's Wife Finally Quits The Crazy
Food2: Matzo Heath Bar Passover Hack
AMC: Listen up - The Original Music From Mad Men
ESPN: Kalas, longtime Phillies voice, dies at 73
Movieline: Obama's Entourage Habit Suggests Now Might Be a Good Time to Panic
Bitten: The Heart of the Matter
Eat Your Feelings: Crock Pot Meatloaf
Pop Hangover: 25 Ugly Food Tattoos
AP: Woman commits suicide, lands on teen at NYC mall (thanks IndianJones)

Well, this is awkward. I've never seen someone so seemingly chipper about their impending fainting spell.

Via D-Listed

For those of you who enjoyed that Honda commercial from a few years back, here's something else from the Rube Goldberg files to blow your mind. It's a submission to Cadbury's "Unleash the Goo" competition "in which entrants must find the most creative way to break a creme egg."

Some factoids about the video after the jump...

Enjoy this stunning Japanese technique for splitting matzoh. Kind of makes me pine for the days of I Survived A Japanese Game Show. Then again, there's always room for a spin-off: I Survived A Japanese Passover. Man, I KILL me!

On Monday, I announced that it would be "Gloria Week" on my blog, but since I've temporarily halted my daily Whatnots this week (on account of travel etc), I haven't been able to fulfill this wonderful promise I've made to you. Fear not though. I've compiled several "Gloria" clips to more than make up for their absence on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the video above, some crazy Puerto Rican dancing sensation from the '80s named Iris Chacon goes absolutely nuts singing the song. It's pretty amusing for the first two and a half minutes, and then at the 2:44 mark, she drops to the ground and goes ballistic. It's almost a self parody.

More bizarre clips after the jump...

Last week, I posted a clip of NYC stripper Sandy Kane singing "Gloria." This led me to YouTube to watch the original "Gloria" video, which I couldn't find, but instead I stumbled upon a small treasure trove of retro "Gloria" clips, often in other languages. This could only mean one thing: "Gloria" week! Little known fact: the Laura Branigan song is actually a cover of an Italian tune by Italian super stud Umberto Tozzi, who looks like a cross between Paul McCartney and Anton Chigurh. Here he is singing his original hit. Another clip of him after the jump.

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TMZ: Hugh Heffner falls asleep at his own party.
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My friend Lisa not only tipped me off to one of the best YouTube videos ever, but she also alerted me to this gem from Alexyss K Tylor, who shot to internet notoriety with her famously viral vid "Penis Power." In my humble opinion, the clip above — titled "Warning To Gay Boys" — is funnier than "Penis Power," if only because the mumbo jumbo is truly off the charts. Did you know that everyone has a dick up their ass? It's true. Needless to say, the language is most assuredly NSFW.

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An excitable IndianJones forwarded me this video today, which is a British spot for, well, you'll see. Needless to say, I think we can all agree that IndianJones loves a salacious pun.

Yesterday, my friend Lisa posted a story about Sandy Kane, an ancient stripper from Newark whose unique style of titillation is delivering borsht belt comedy wearing nothing but some pasties and a thong. Needless to say, Lisa was quite enamored. Well, I finally got around to watching a video of Sandy, and wow-my-gosh, it did not disappoint. If ever there was a personification of the phrase, "Hey, toots," it would be this woman. I'm not sure if this clip will be for everyone — and the language and old saggy boobs could very well make it NSFW — but oh man, I was simply dying when I watched it.

Fuckin' Gloria...

It's a new Heidi Montag song! Yay!!!

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Valleywag: Resign, Mark Zuckerberg, Resign
Sundance: Green Porno is back!!!
Lisa Timmons: Time for Some Sandy Kane
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LA Weekly: BACK ON THE STREET: SUSAN FENIGER'S WORLD CUISINE
Daily Dish: Jaw-dropping photos of underwater restaurant in the Maldives (I want to go to there!)

And here it is.

A few months old, but who cares? This is dedicated to IndianJones, who I know will enjoy this just as much as I did.

(Plus, I could totally see him doing this as a kid)

Bonus clip after the jump...

What better way to kick off the weekend than with ten minutes of nothing but pure, undiluted Zarin? That's right, the local Fox affiliate here in Los Angeles interviewed Jill and Ally Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York City, and it's as Zarin-tastic as you could imagine. There's plenty of name-dropping and sentimental discussion of Bawwwbby, as well as a neat plug of Jill's site, jillzarin.com, which I mention only because Jill (or her team) has begun linking to this here very blog! That means there's a chance that Jill could be reading; so everyone say hi! Now go buy some faaaabric!

Well, "Suddenly Seymour" week has come to an end. Yesterday's clip of an adolescent girl singing it was sublimely awful, but now it's mysteriously been taken offline. Not cool. What else to do but to post another dubious performance, courtesy of Mandy Moore. Now, I've met Mandy before, and she's a delight, but this was not her finest moment...

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Page Six: Taking It Hard (Team Adam)
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LAist: How to Find Out Why an LAPD Helicopter is Circling Above Your Home (I'm so gonna use this)

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

This clip from Tuesday's upcoming Real Housewives of New York City episode is what you'd call the epitome of a cocktease, but that being said, there's still juuuust enough awkward tension in its few seconds of confrontation between Bethenny and Kelly to be worth checking out. Gotta love Bethenny's instant dig at Kelly, and Kelly's über cold response.

Oh, it's gonnnnnnnna be a good one!!!

And did I mention that this is only one of two angry confrontations on the show? A second, juicier preview of Jill Zaaarin and Mario Singer yelling at each other after the jump...

I'm breaking the "Suddenly Seymour" pattern slightly today with this version that wasn't lip-synched but in fact sung. It takes a while to get going, but I guarantee you that by the final, unforgettable note, you'll be giving a standing o. (Song starts in earnest at the 1:34 mark)

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AP: NH House approves gay marriage, sends bill to Sen.
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"They originally wanted my dear friend Gail Simmons for this commercial, but she ate seven Thickburgers in three minutes and had to be medivac-ed to the nearest free clinic, bless her heart."

Hey, remember when Paris Hilton did that Carl's Jr. commercial, and everyone got in a tizzy about how racy and sexy it was? Well, it's nothing compared to the latest spot from Carl's Jr./Hardy's, which uses Padma Lakshmi as its latest sex object to devour a big, juicy burger. Needless to say, it's a definite upgrade.

Link courtesy of IndianJones

The good people at Bravo sent me this clip of Bethenny doing her favorite Jill Zarin impersonation. It goes on too long, but it certainly has its funny moments. I particularly like when Bethenny calls out "AAAAALLLLIEE!!!!" I think that will never get old.

Although, I think it goes without saying that Kelly Killoren Bensimon would not approve.

An interesting look at drug policy from Harvard economics professor Jeffrey Miron. Do you agree? Or is he on (very much illegal) crack?

Via IvyGate

It's official. It's "Suddenly Seymour" week. Here's clip of two more people lip synching to the song, but this time, they've sped up the music and video, Chipmunks style. It's surprisingly effective.

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The Sun: Did You See The Work I Did On The Roof? (link courtesy of IndianJones)
PBS: Frontline — Ten Trillion and Counting (in case you missed it last night, here's an angering and fascinating examination of the national debt)
Reality Blurred: Woz, Steve-O stay, Denise Richards leaves despite improvement
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This speaks for itself.

Via Best Week Ever

I love N*E*R*D*. I love Paris. And I love that McDonald's song from the '80s. Mix them all together, and you get a truly bizarre video of Pharrell attempting to dance his way into the hearts of some Mickey D's workers in a French airport. Funny, sad, amusing, strange — it's all there.

After posting a bizarre clip of a guy lip synching to "Suddenly Seymour," I discovered that there is actually a strange sub-genre of "Suddenly Seymour" synch-along videos out there, each one stranger than the next. The one above is actually pretty impressive on the girl's part. The guy sucks.

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AP: Sutherland says he's on for 8th '24' season (!!!!!)
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ESPN: Reyes not in crosswalk when hit

An a cappella group at Yale put out this video parodying Beyoncé's seminal/awful hit "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," and while it may cause some people to go into political correctness overdrive, I personally found it funny. Satirization of race? Or affirmation of harmful stereotypes? You decide.

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This gets a nice, big WTF? (Good lip-synching though!)

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AP: Greek fisherman nets 2,200-year-old bronze statue

The general consensus is that my first horseradish video didn't quite live up to the hype. I kind of agree; so I went ahead and shot another video of me eating the dastardly root. Again, I'm not sure if it's the most violent reaction out there, but I did manage to look like I was going to hurl a few times, and really, that's gotta be worth something. Nevertheless, I think this is it for me and horseradish videos for the time being; so if you're still disappointed, I regret to inform you that you'll just have to live with those emotions.

I was bored on Friday and procrastinating from my important obligations (work, taxes); so I decided to shoot this little, self-indulgent video of me eating horseradish on my webcam. I'm not sure it adequately captures the sinus-clearing pain that one feels upon ingesting the near toxic condiment, but maybe it will give you a vague sense of the discomfort.

(And for all you wondering, I made Sly and IndianJones try the horseradish this weekend, and they too were quite taken aback by the sensation. Sly in particular had a rather violent, borderline-seizure reaction during one of her mouthfuls, forcing her to double over and hack for a good five or six seconds. It was great.)

Drunkenness + reality stars x political activism = hilarity. Take this clip, which features JD (a.k.a. this season's gay dolphin trainer a.k.a. Gaydolph) from Real World Brooklyn. He's got a bad case of Obamamania, and he's not afraid to talk about it. Caution: some foul language (and anti-Palin vulgarities).

Last week, I posted a viral video of a turtle humping a shoe. The most shocking part of the entire ordeal was the discovery that male turtles apparently make tiny squeeze doll noises with each libidinous thrust — sounds I'd expect more from Paula Abdul than a Koopa Troopa. Nevertheless, my friend sawgee immediately pointed me in the direction of yet another turtle porno clip, and this one, I'm proud to say, involved the participation of two amphibious creatures (and not a soulless remnant from Foot Locker). The cute sounds are still there, but I wouldn't call this mating ritual terribly romantic. It has a certain barbaric, borderline rape-y quality thanks to the alpha turtle's relentless headbutting of his sexual victim. Disturbing, hilarious, and intriguing — what more can you ask for?

And just for shits and horrified giggles, after the jump is a video of tortoises doing the nasty. The sounds are deeper and significantly more disturbing (at times the tortoise sounds like a nasty old man pleasuring himself), but you'll be the star of the cocktail party when you announce "I just saw a tortoise threesome!" Trust me, it's a great opener.

Animal and environmental activists will perpetually bemoan the encroachment of civilization on nature. For the most part, they usually have a point. But sometimes we get some good old fashioned follies out of man v. wild. Take these three deer, which oddly decided to go running through a liquor store in search of whatever it was they needed. (Don't ask what they wanted or why — deer are idiots). Hey, maybe they just were looking for some booze. Lesson learned: Bambi grew up to be a wino. Point is, if you like watching disoriented animals jump and crash all over the place, this video is for you. However, if such things make you sad, well, then you probably shouldn't even be reading this blog anyway (but please continue to do so because I need the traffic).

"We Run LA" by Ya Boy Ft. Dr. Hollywood.

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Epicurious: Los Angeles Restaurants: Hot Spots And Holes In The Wall — courtesy of IndianJones

"Lex Luthor Bailout" with Jon Hamm - watch more funny videos

When the people at Funny or Die sent me this video this morning, all I needed to do was read four words: "Jon Hamm Lex Luthor." That is all.

Via D-Listed

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Anyone who watched last night's episode of 24 here in Los Angeles witnessed the local news team on Fox 11 promote a Very Important News Story about students on Spring Break being forced to relocate from Mexico to a new hotspot in California. Naturally, this intrigued IndianJones and I, and so we fast forwarded through the news to learn more. We just assumed the story would air thirty or forty minutes into the broadcast but never underestimate Los Angeles local news. This report was the #2 story of the telecast, edging out other fluff pieces such as stem cell research under the Obama administration and various international crises of the moment. Way to go, Fox!

Nevertheless, if you ever want to get a sense of what local Los Angeles news is like, be sure to check out the clip above for some high quality journalism.

Favorite quote of the segment, courtesy of a drunk co-ed: "You know what? When anytime, like, you have a risk of, like, being cut open and drugs shoved in you, I say no."