“I don’t know how my life has become a thing where William Shatner talks to me through YouTube”
Director J.J. Abrams grapples with Capt. Kirk over the upcoming Star Trek movie.
Biographies
Farewell, Mr. Blackwell
“Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic designer whose annual worst-dressed list skewered the fashion felonies of celebrities from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Britney Spears, has died. He was 86.” -The Associated PressHis real name was Richard Sylvan Selzer and he was born in 1922.
The Tricky Birthdays of the Obama Girls
We’ve posted new profiles of Sasha and Malia Obama, the daughters of presidential candidate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.Both girls gave us a bit of trouble with their birthdays.
‘Dear Leader’ or Dead Leader?
The Japanese papers are struggling to read the kimchi leaves about the health of Kim Jong-Il.
Zac Efron Turns 21 Outside of Nevada
“I’m not going to Vegas or anything like that.”-High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron on turning 21 this weekend.
Robert Downey Jr. IS Sherlock Holmes
One bit of good news out of the Guy Ritchie divorce chatter: Turns out Ritchie is busy filming a new Sherlock Holmes feature, with Robert Downey Jr. starring as the grand old detective. (Plus Jude Law as Dr. Watson!)
The Comedy Stylings of John McCain and ‘Steve’ Obama
The full transcript of last night’s Alfred E. Smith dinner, with jokes by both John McCain and Barack Obama.Whaddya know: Both men came out looking like real human beings.
Joe the Ubiquitous Plumber
Two days after the debate, Google News still has 3400+ stories for “Joe the Plumber.” Joe isn’t playing so well in Chicago.One surprise: joetheplumber.com is not a parked domain that someone set up overnight. It’s the website of a actual plumber in Amarillo, Texas.
Transcript of the Final McCain-Obama Debate
Congressional Quarterly has it.
The Indy Star Agrees: Bayh Was Birthed in Terre Haute
“You’re right about Bayh’s birthplace and we’ve changed our bio accordingly. As you mentioned, Shirkieville is listed on most of the official sources, but Bayh’s own words provide the correct answer. Good catch.”Thanks to the staff of The Indianapolis Star for that new comment on our blog post, Shirkieville or Terre Haute?