Jesse James Nazi Salute Surfaces: The Real Picture

Evidently the two-fingered salute under the nose is meant to signify Hitler's moustache. Jesse is reportedly now in rehab in Arizona, but unless they plan on rehabbing him by using an icepick on his prefrontal cortex, it would seem his career may be hanging by a thread.

On the other hand, Mel Gibson is again making movies so perhaps Jesse will be hosting a travelogue about motorcycles in the former East Germany in a year's time? This country seems to reward bad behavior.

Thank you, US Weekly, for paying for this photo, and for reminding us just how bad Sandra Bullock's taste in douchebags is/was.

The accompanying article goes out of its way to suggest that James is not a neo-nazi, but unless that's cover against slander, I'd say that's some bizarre reporting.

American Idol: Your Tuesday Roundup - Siobhan Made My Ears Cry in Pain

In a night filled with largely forgettable, sometimes awful, and even some weird performances, if there's any justice at all, and there often isn't, tonight's big loser was definitely Siobhan.

Also, for you kids playing along at home, the producers do seem to routinely put the worst singers first and the best last. Since they're able to listen to the rehearsals, this is not as odd as it may sound.

In any event, based solely upon last night's performance, this chica below has to go.

However, if we take in the totality of the performances and rate the aggregate, then Didi should get the boot. Seriously, she sucks.

But truth be told, we could throw another three or four into the cut pile and not break a sweat in the process. America is obviously out of suitable talent.

Sarah Palin's Crosshairs of Stupidity

Not content with the current wave of near hysteria from some people within the lunatic fringe of the right-wing nation of kooks, comes this tweet from Caribou Barbie regarding -- presumably -- the healthcare bill.

And if the message isn't clear enough, her personal political action committee put together this charming piece:

When -- not if -- the violence escalates beyond the brick-throwing, the harassing and threatening phone calls, e-mails and faxes, we ("we" being those non-kooks) will look back at this kind of imagery and know that the message and the messengers are guilty of fomenting an environment of hate, intolerance and violence.

This imbecile, this completely inept, abjectly ignorant, despicable, racist white trash from the frozen north is emblematic of our new culture of celebrity first, everything else last.

Just how despicable is Palin's conduct? So much so that even her ardent supporter, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, is disgusted by it.


And now, to add insult to injury, Palin will soon have a program on the Discovery Channel to burnish her image and fatten her coffers. WTF!? Seriously.

Musical Interlude: Death Cab for Cutie-Brothers On a Hotel Bed (Studio)

So many great tunes in the Death Cab for Cutie catalogue, but this one speaks to me today.

Musical Interlude: Priscilla Ahn "A Dream"

I Hate Ann Coulter And So Should You

Not just because she throws idiotic rhetorical bombs at anyone or anything that she might even imagine represents a threat to her circumscribed and racist worldview. And not just because I find her physically repulsive and imagine she smells like an old ashtray that has never been properly cleaned, and not just because her pinched face, hollowed eye sockets and endlessly obnoxious self-important tone are as pleasing as nails on a chalkboard.

And not just because she has championed the execrable senator Joe McCarthy or called the 9/11 widows "harpies" or said that Christians consider themselves "perfected Jews" and that it would be better if everyone was a Christian. And not because she characterized evolution as "bogus science" or that she has other views that are so blatantly racist and vile that I won't even repeat them here.

Facebook Stalker: The Best App

So, because things are quiet here over at the home office, I decided I'd try and look up some old friends on Facebook. But because Facebook's search app is slow, dumb, and doesn't allow intelligent queries -- at least that I could find, I used my noodle instead.

First, I used Google and got a small number of matches. From there I found some Facebook public groups where I found old classmates, and from there I Facebook stalked their friend's lists, and then drilled down playing a variation on the six degrees of separation theme. This had a cascading effect in that I was now finding people I wasn't actively looking for, and it also took me down some rabbit holes that I'm sorry I found.

American Idol Prediction: Say G'night, Paigey

In what has to have been one of the most awful performances in recent top 12 memory, Paige Miles blew her chances last night, and ended up sounding like me singing, and that, gentle readers, is incomprehensibly bad.

I know she was having some health issues that were affecting her vocals, but last night it seemed also to be affecting her hearing and taste.

Seems like a sweet girl, but unless Vote For the Worst can save her, this contestant is done.

Former Inmate Tries to Get Back Into Jail: Succeeds Brilliantly!

Meet 25-year-old ex-con Sylvester Jiles of Brevard County, Florida. Sylvester was first imprisoned on a manslaughter conviction but was recently released after accepting a plea deal.

Jiles had begged jail officials to take him back into custody, saying he feared retaliation from the victim's family.


Well, Jiles has 15 more years to contemplate his actions, as he was caught attempting to break back into jail.

Jail officials said they could not take him in and told him to file a police report. Jiles seems to have gotten his wish: the Florida man was sentenced to another 15 years in prison on Monday for violating his probation after being convicted of trespassing on jail property and resisting an officer.

[CBSNews]

Film: 147 toddlers infected in Uzbek HIV outbreak

MOSCOW (AP) - An AIDS outbreak at two children's hospitals in Uzbekistan has killed at least 14 children and left 133 infected with HIV, according to a documentary posted on a respected Central Asian news Web site on Monday.

The editor of Ferghana.ru said the 2007 outbreak was first reported in an official documentary produced by Uzbek prosecutors for government television.

Britain expels Israeli Diplomat Over Dubai Passport Row

The UK's long history of anti-Semitism just added another footnote. They are now expelling an Israeli diplomat over the use of 12 forged British passports by the killers of Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai.

Mahmoud kidnapped and murdered two Israeli soldiers, but Britain has their knickers in a twist because they allege the Israeli government was responsible for the "misuse" of passports.

To them I say, Eff You!

Mabhoud was killed by electric shock. Ouch, bet that left a mark. Score one for the Mossad, none for the UK.

[Beeb]

Dancing with the Stars: Season 10 Premiere

I have no idea why I thought this might be an entertaining two hours, but I did, and boy was I wrong.

Truth be told, I watched only the first hour and then saw Kate Gosselin sashay near the end of the second hour. Her arm flapping could not disguise the fact that she can't dance, but neither could Shannon Doherty or Niecy Nash.

Ratings were reportedly very strong -- 19% better than last year's opening show, but the show was flat, the dancing mostly bad, and the "stars" all faded, insipid, clumsy or reality TV recyclables.

Best moment: When Bruno said something on the order of "You looked like you wanted to eat her" to one of the male dancers. Cut away to Tom Bergeron who simply looked down and probably prayed the director would cut to commercial.

Sarah Palin TV Deal Said to Be Done: Blame the Discovery Channel

The former governor's asking price was $1.2 million per episode. A network paying anywhere close to that figure would make "Alaska" one of the most expensive nature series ever produced.

[Live Feed]

File this under "the scum rises to the top."

8 students killed in China knife attack Suspect is said to be a former doctor with a history of mental problems

BEIJING - A former doctor armed with a large knife killed eight children and injured five others Tuesday at an elementary school in eastern China, a local official said.

The assailant was arrested after the 7:20 a.m. attack, Xinhua News Agency said.

He is a former community clinic doctor with a history of mental health problems, said a man surnamed Wu in the Nanping city government office, who would not give his full name as is common among Chinese officials.

[AP]

Tata Nano: Sales are So Hot They're on Fire; Nano Nightmare

One poor schnook took delivery of a new Tata Nano, and this is what happened as he was driving it home:

No injuries were reported, other than the crushing humiliation and pain of having your new car self-immolate during the first hour or so of ownership.

You can read all the gory details here.

Toyota, you're not alone.

Jesse James NAZI Photo Hits the Net!

Pow! Try and deny it now, Mr. West Coast Choppers!

TMZ can kiss my ass!

If You Missed the 2010 Paralympics, You Missed a Great Show!

Words cannot express the wonderful quality of the competition nor the individual and group achievements. From March 12-21, this Olympics was at least equal to if not greater than the able-bodied version. Alas, it did not get the TV time, but I was able to catch several hours of the programming and fell in love with it.

I especially enjoyed the Ice Sledge Hockey competition, which was fast, furious and fun.

My compliments to all of the athletes and the hosts for putting on a great event, even without that glare that accompanied those other Olympics.

Google Quits China Bitch: Will No Longer Filter its Results for Commies

After a protracted battle with Chinese authorities over censorship, Google has pulled the plug on their Chinese search engine. Queries to that address are now redirected to Google Hong Kong.

Here's what Google had to say about the closure:

Buy Airtime and Play Your Own Ad on TV

Slate has a really cool story about running your own TV ads -- inexpensively -- via a new service from Google. Watch the video after the jump.

Robocop's Car Appears: E7 Squad car from Carbon Motors

Billed as the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle, this is the E7 Squad car from Carbon Motors.

It's a green vehicle that is to be powered by BMW-supplied diesel engines. Expected to be available in the marketplace by 2013, Carbon Motors Corp claims they will directly and indirectly employ upwards of 10,000 Americans.

And they describe their company as follows:
"Carbon Motors Corporation is a bold, new homeland security company on a critical mission to design, develop, manufacture, distribute, service, and recycle at end-of-life, the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle."

Dems Finally Win One, Frum Points Finger, Drudge Displays His Stupidity

David Frum, former speechwriter to President George W. Bush writes:

Conservatives and Republicans today suffered their most crushing legislative defeat since the 1960s.

It’s hard to exaggerate the magnitude of the disaster. Conservatives may cheer themselves that they’ll compensate for today’s expected vote with a big win in the November 2010 elections. [...]

No illusions please: This bill will not be repealed. Even if Republicans scored a 1994 style landslide in November, how many votes could we muster to re-open the “doughnut hole” and charge seniors more for prescription drugs? How many votes to re-allow insurers to rescind policies when they discover a pre-existing condition? How many votes to banish 25 year olds from their parents’ insurance coverage? And even if the votes were there – would President Obama sign such a repeal?

Britney Spears' Nipples Are Sad, Alway Looking Down

Depression is no laughing matter and yet when it spreads to your nipples, it's almost funny.

Here's Britney busting by a fan with a bottle of orange soda and some coffee -- two items that taste great together -- at a gas station.

Everything about this scene says White Trash, although the look of joy on the fan's face says this is a moment she'll remember forever.

TMZ: Nazi Picture of Sandra Bullock's Husband Forthcoming - Jesse James

TMZ reports that they have seen a photo of Jesse James in Nazi hat making Nazi salute and that they will be posting this shortly.

Stay tuned for more info on this breaking news story.

Racists Among The Teabaggers? In Other News: Earth Not Flat

MSNBC has some details on the charm offensive launched by the Tea Party on members of Congress.

And then there's this:

Kirtsie Alley Sells World's Worst Weight Loss Program

Scientology-affiliated or not, just how effective can her new program be when she looks as she does in this recent video?



This is not snark, this is not an anti-scientology screed, it's just stating the obvious facts.
Kirstie is fat, really fat, and her selling a weight-loss program makes about as much sense as Tiger Woods hawking a book on fidelity. It's absurd.

Porsche Panamera: World's Ugliest 4-Door Sports Car

Porsche has made a lot of money selling its 4WD 4-door vehicles, so why not try the same trick with their flagship sports car, the 911?

Why not indeed.

After having viewed the many available photographs of this vehicle, I have finally witnessed one in the flesh at a local Porsche dealer, and I have only one word to describe it: Fugly.

While it may look all right from the angle shown immediately below, in the flesh, it just looks like someone's stretched wheelbase 911, and that is not a good look.

Starting at $74,000 with a fully tricked out model costing almost twice that, this has got to be the ugliest 4-door sports car I have ever seen and certainly ranks as the ugliest Porsche of all time. And that includes the Cayenne.

Sure, it's fast and has all kinds of fabulous technology beneath its homely sheet metal, but this dog will not hunt. If it lasts four years as a production vehicle I'll be shocked. Some may find it pleasing in the accompanying photos, but seeing it in person you realize this is one hot mess of ugly.

Two Bald Fat Guys: Can You Tell The Difference?

One made excellent films, the other is a purveyor of fear-based GOP propaganda masquerading as TV news. One is revered for much of his work, the other is reviled for all of his.

Two fat bald guys; two very different lives.

Kat Von D's Plastic Surgery

I'd say the photographic evidence is pretty compelling.  Open the image in a new window to see the big picture.

Sarah Palin's New Piece: She's Either Wearing a Wig or That's a Moose Pelt on Her Head

Palin appears to be wearing a wig and maybe a Bumpit®. Perhaps she's taking her hair advice from Britney or Snooki now?

Open the image in a new window for a bigger picture.

Don Geiss is Dead and 30 Rock is on Life Support: Your Thursday Comedy Roundup

Episode Synopsis: Jack struggles to find his new place in the business after hearing of the Kabletown buy out and Liz continues to wonder if Wesley is the "one."

I'm not one to LOL often when watching TV shows, but 30 Rock almost always earns an assortment of soft chuckles, muffled guffaws, or knowing smiles, but last night's episode was just bad, and this was true of even the almost always reliably funny Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin.

What happened? By killing off Geiss, taking the show away from GE, and dragging out the already played out Liz Lemon dental recovery room love interest, the show became a lot less subversive and a lot less interesting.

Hopefully they will kill this dynamic-tension robbing Kabletown story arc and finally get rid of the Brit wooing Liz. It's not working, Tina and Lorn! Hopefully this is just a bump in an otherwise smooth road for the show.

Also, your crummy lead-ins, Community and Parks and Recreation, are not helping. These two shows could disappear and I would forget they were ever on in a month's time.

The Office was just OK last night, but the obvious matte painting of the landfill was a bit distracting. Although the final scene was cute.

Britney's Hair Extensions Prove Money Can't buy Everything

We can't all have a great head of hair, but there are an almost endless array of options to fix what nature didn't provide, but as this photo demonstrates, sometimes you can take the possum out of the country, but the country won't leave the possum.

Ladies and gentlemen, without further delay, Britney's Cheeto weave.

More Pics of Jesse James (Alleged) Jump Off: Sandra Bullock and Me Just Threw Up a Little in Our Mouths

Good grief, there are circus freaks who would run away from this beauty. Three pics to add more fug to your day.

BTW, she was reportedly paid $30,000 for her interview with whatever rag she blabbed to.

Sarah Palin Wants $1 Million to $1.5 Million Per Episode of 'REALITY' Alaska Program

Show is said to be -- basically -- a Palin-guided tour of Alaska. Sounds BORING? You Betcha! And Palin wants up to $1.5 million per episode. WTF? Maybe if you put her on Deadliest Catch during King Crab season, and had Trig behind the wheel, but come on, people!

Is America that desperate to see this moron as a travel guide? I'm saddened by this news. I was hoping for something a lot more personal and thus a lot more humorous. Damn!

Details here.

Sean Hannity’s Freedom CONcert Scam: Almost None of Charity’s $ Went to Injured Troops, Kids of Fallen Troops

Conservative blogger, Debbie Schlussel, has an explosive story about right-wing idiot, Sean Hannity.

You must read this story to see naked, disgusting, arrogant theft by Hannity.

In fact, less than 20%–and in two recent years, less than 7% and 4%, respectively–of the money raised by Freedom Alliance went to these causes, while millions of dollars went to expenses, including consultants and apparently to ferret the Hannity posse of family and friends in high style. And, despite Hannity’s statements to the contrary on his nationally syndicated radio show, few of the children of fallen soldiers got more than $1,000-$2,000,

Explosive Claim: Future Pope Told of Sexually Abusive Priest by Shrink in Early 1980s

"Dr. Huth said he issued the explicit warnings — both written and oral — before the future pope, then Joseph Ratzinger, archbishop of Munich and Freising, left Germany for a position in the Vatican in 1982.

In 1980, after abuse complaints from parents in Essen that the priest did not deny, Archbishop Ratzinger approved a decision to move the priest to Munich for therapy.

Despite the psychiatrist’s warnings, Father Hullermann was allowed to return to parish work almost immediately after his therapy began, interacting with children as well as adults. Less than five years later, he was accused of molesting other boys, and in 1986 he was convicted of sexual abuse in Bavaria."

[NYT]

Jesse James' Jump Off, Grew Up Amish, Has Forehead Tattoo; Here's Some Video

Her stage name is Michelle "Bombshell" McGee and she claims she was Amish until age 16. Her forehead tattoo reads "Pray For Us Sinners" and she teaches Home Ec at a San Diego charm school for wayward girls --- riiiiiggght.

Anyway. here's the tattooed thing that claims to have been in an 11-month relationship with Jesse James of West Coast Choppers, AKA Mr. Sandra Bullock.



Damn, Sandra may never live this down.

Divorce papers in the next week? Stay tuned!

Lady Gaga Sued by Producer/Boyfriend for $35 Million

NEW YORK -- A songwriter and music producer says in a New York City lawsuit pop star Lady Gaga squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.

Rob Fusari filed a $35 million lawsuit Wednesday against the Grammy Award-winning singer. He says his protege and former girlfriend ditched him as her career soared.

AP

Must Read Editorial by Howell Raines in the Washington Post: FOX News Exposed

Howell Raines has penned a scathing indictment of Fox News that should be read by anyone who can fire off more than a few neurons, and this includes the Fox News audience.

Do yourself a favor and read the editorial and accompanying links.

Howell asks important questions that will likely fall on deaf ears, but perhaps someone will pick up on this and do the kind of reporting that this issue begs for.

Yellow Journalism is alive and well, and Roger Ailes is the man behind the curtain.

Read!

This world will be a better place when Murdoch and Ailes are put out to pasture.

Glenn Beck and Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) Pervert Religion For Their Own Disturbed Ends

Listen to these two morons on Beck's radio show:

Mom Strangles and Kills 'Disrespectful' Teen: OMGWTF!

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- A woman accused of strangling her daughter on a college campus apartment in Purchase, N.Y., told police she did it because the daughter was ''disrespectful all the time,'' according to court papers made public Thursday.

NYT

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My mom once chucked a bar of Irish Spring at me when I was a headstrong teen. Lucky for me it missed, but it did make a helluva thunk when it hit the window A/C behind me. Soap can kill, people.

Jesse James Says "Sorry!" To Sandra Bullock & His Children Over Cheating Scandal

LOS ANGELES — Jesse James says he's sorry for the pain and embarrassment he's caused his wife Sandra Bullock and his three children from previous relationships.

James told People magazine in a statement Thursday that he exhibited "poor judgment" and "I deserve everything bad that is coming my way."
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WTF? What about the pain you caused Cinnabuns? First you give her a cheap stripper name and then she runs away -- TWICE -- because she's afraid of getting an STD from you!

I want the ASPCA to run a rape kit on Cinna because I think Jesse's cheating isn't confined to just his wife. Dog on dog action!

In other news: Tiger Woods is like "Hells, yeah!"

Tiger's Alleged Texts to Pornstar, Joslyn James

Tiger:Sent: 04:06 PM 08/29/2009:
Slap your face. Treat you like a dirty little whore. Put my cock in your ass and then shove it down your throat

Tiger:Sent: 04:07 PM 08/29/2009:
You are my fucking whore

Tiger:Sent: 04:08 PM 08/29/2009:
Hold you down while i choke you and Fuck that ass that i own

Tiger:Sent: 04:10 PM 08/29/2009:
Then im going to tell you to shut the Fuck up while i slap your face and pull your hair for making noise

Tiger:Sent: 11:31 AM 10/04/2009:
This has been a total shit trip. Im sorry i fucked up last night. And this shit. We will get it right next time so we can spend more time together.

Tiger:Sent: 12:06 PM 10/04/2009:
Oh my god. If they were with me. You would have ruined everything

Tiger:Sent: 12:07 PM 10/04/2009:
I told you. Oh my god. I cant believe what just happened

Tiger:Sent: 12:08 PM 10/04/2009:
Don't Fucking talk to me. You almost just ruined my whole life. If my agent and these guys would have seen you there, Fuck

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I've redacted the boring ones and just posted the most salacious. Sure, these are NSFW, but if you were really at work, you wouldn't be reading these, right?

[Source]

Cinnabun is Missing: AGAIN!

Even Jesse James' dog, Cinnabun, has quit that bitch. Hot on the heels of reports that his wife, Sandra Bullock, has left the family home, Cinnabun was again reported missing by the tracking company that monitors the dog's implanted microchip.

Now, it's one thing if your wife leaves you for allegedly bumpin' uglies with a tattooed lady, but if your dog is also quitting you -- TWICE -- you've reached rock fookin' bottom.

Jesse James, your dog is telling you something. Something most of the world already knows about you. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if all your tattoos jumped off your skin and marched, en masse, down Century Blvd. next.

And Sandra, what the HELL were you thinking when you married this piece, girl?  Did you even get a look at his previous wife? She looks like a carnie with every STD known to man, and some that aren't.

SEC Investigates TheStreet.com, Cramer

TheStreet.com, the financial Web site founded by loudmouth stock picker and TV personality Jim Cramer, is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Heidi Montag Has Cellulite, And It's Not Just Spencer's Face

Famous for being annoying,  and now for spending buckets of cash to look like some kind of demented version of Barbie, comes this evidence that cellulite attacks even the young, stupid and plastic surgery addicted.

I've never even seen The Hills, but this talentless troll, and her complete twit of a husband, have somehow entered my cerebral cortex, and I want them out of the public eye as quickly as possible.

In the interim, enjoy her blisters of thigh cheese.

Bloated Gas Bag, Roger Ailes, Steps into Circular Firing Squad Over Beck Leakage

Fat, bloated, corpulent, morbidly obese, pale, paranoid, generally terrible, disgusting, GOP propagandist, Roger "I'm on my third lunch of the day" Ailes rallied his DC troops after a Howard Kurtz piece suggested division in the FOX Noise ranks over Glenn "I'm almost legally insane" Beck.



If God exists, he will take this leaking gasbag back ASAP, and bring his Australian boss with him. And we will all be better for it.

Colbert Takes on The Census, Bachmann and Beck

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Conan on FOX: Deal in The Works

Fox is currently in negotiations with Conan to bring him back to late-night TV.

Conan never should have left his original gig, and if Fox brings him in to compete with Jay and Dave (and Kimmel) I suspect Coco comes in last place.

FOX should instead slot him in against Jimmy Fallon, who sucks so bad dead Jack Parr could beat him.

Conan, you need to be on in a time slot favored by college kids.  That's where your brand of comedy stylings plays best. With kids smoking dope, staying up late, who will laugh at your assorted tics as if they were actually funny.

How to Invest $50,000 Wisely

Mackenzie Phillips recently spent $50,000 on Botox, Restylane, and laser treatments on her face as well as dental work and hair extensions.

What a waste of money!

A canvas bag filled with nickels and then pummeled around her face and neck could have done a better job.



I'm still of the opinion that she lied about the sex with her late father to sell her book and make some coin.

And judging from her rebooted look, she was ripped off!  Her new face makes you yearn for her old face, and her old face looks like something you might find in dumpster, or at a Tea Party gathering.

I'm sure Hollywood casting agents are going gaga over her new look.

Why isn't there a sarcasm tag!?

Negative Cash Flow: New York State Tax Refunds Delayed

For hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, the check won't be in the mail -- at least not on time. New York State has stopped paying tax refunds and won't start again until next month.


[WCBS]

EPA to Increase Restrictions on Flea and Tick Products: Protecting Your Pets

There are many EPA-registered pesticide products on the market today to treat your pets for fleas and ticks. When used according to label instructions and precautions, pet products can be very effective, but when misapplied or not used according to directions, your pets may be unnecessarily exposed to pesticides and could become ill. Protect your pets from pests and potential pesticide risks by following product label directions and understanding the precautions.

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Fiat Loves the Pink: New 500C Goes Pepto Bismal

Chrysler's new overseers/partners have just introduced a new variation on their 500C, called the 500C Pink, it will sell for about $21,000 USD in Europe.

No word on whether or not this version will make it to U.S. shores, but Barbie and Ken are hoping it does.

Jay Leno's Q Rating Plummets: To the Surprise of No One but Leno

The number of people who view Jay Leno unfavorably increased dramatically in the weeks after the network announced it was moving him from the 10 p.m. slot it installed him in last summer back to 11:30, where he had long reigned as host of The Tonight Show. That's according to the latest survey from Marketing Evaluations Inc., the Long Island research film behind the closely watched "Q Scores," an objective measure of celebrities' likability.

See full article from DailyFinance:

NYC Cabbies: Gouging Passengers for Over $8 Million

Next time you hail a cab in NYC, make sure the hack doesn't move the meter to double the rate.

For the past two years, thousands of taxi drivers overcharged passengers a total of more than $8 million by switching the meter to double the rate, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said Friday afternoon.

Read More [NYT]

Worst Photoshop Job of the Month: W Magazine, Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler and Jennifer Anniston on the cover of W Magazine.

If I hadn't been told in advance that that was Gerry, I would have guessed it was his body double. Photoshop can be a wonderful tool, but whoever edited this photo must have not known what Gerard looked like. For comparison purposes, here's a shot of Gerry below.

American Idol: Early Prediction

With just twelve finalists left, my early prediction to take home the big prize is:

Siobhan Magnus

She's cute, quirky, has pipes, and may have the kind of personality and taste that will play well with the voters.

However, given the mean age of the voters and their fickle nature, anything else is possible.

Truth be told, there are no real quality prospects in this season's offering, but Siobhan may be the best of a largely mediocre field of dreamers.

Crystal Bowersox is fine, but would probably best be served playing Janis Joplin in a biopic. Her teeth are a huge distraction in HD, but she's clearly one of the more accomplished live performers.

The other ten contestants are largely forgettable, but Tim Urban must be axed really soon or I'll throw a shoe at my TV set the next time he performs.

These two-hour shows are getting increasingly difficult to watch, particularly when the talent is so weak.

Jesse James New Piece? So Says She

The tattooed woman seen here on the cover of a tattoo rag claims to have been in an 11-month relationship with Jesse James -- AKA Sandra Bullock's husband -- during the times James was (and still is) married to Bullock.

Whether or not this is someone seeking some 15 minutes of fame or is telling the truth remains to be determined, but given James's last ex-wife -- porn star Janine Lindenmeyer (seen below) it's not hard to imagine that this alleged piece could be telling the truth. At least she fits the mold.