Check out Mini-WeSmirch for simple mobiles or WeSmirch Mobile for modern smartphones.
5:55 AM ET, May 15, 2009

WeSmirch

 Top News: 
Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
Bruce's new face revealed  —  Bruce Jenner, who turns 60 in October, has given himself an early birthday present: a new face.  “He corrected work that was done 25 years ago that he wasn't happy with,” his stepdaughter Kim Kardashian tells Life & Style.  And while Bruce's new face won't be revealed …
RELATED:
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian: I'll “Definitely Get” Plastic Surgery
Discussion: CoverAwards and I'm Not Obsessed
TMZ.com:
Gerard Butler Charged with Crime  —  Gerard Butler has another notch on his belt, but this time it ain't a chick ...he's scored a criminal charge.  —  Butler has been charged with misdemeanor criminal battery in connection with a run-in with a photog on October 7, 2008.
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Gerard Butler charged with battery in LA
Discussion: EW.com
Bill Holdship / Metro Times:
The Eminem interview  —  The greatest rapper on earth gets personal on Proof, guns, Bill O'Reilly and being an artist from Detroit  —  When it comes to Eminem, a lot of backstory probably isn't necessary.  Especially in Detroit.  But, really, that's pretty much true anywhere in the civilized Western world …
RELATED:
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Eminem Stands by Mocking Jessica Simpson's Weight: “She Was Fat”
Tim Stack / EW.com:
Exclusive interview: ‘Laguna Beach’ star Kristin Cavallari on joining ‘The Hills’  —  Rumors have been circulating for weeks that former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari was in talks to replace Lauren Conrad on The Hills.  Now, EW can exclusively confirm that Cavallari will indeed be starring in MTV's reality series.
RELATED:
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Heidi Pratt: The Hills Will Be “Ten Times Better” With Kristin
Discussion: PopSugar and The Hollywood Gossip
X17 Online:
And Just Like That, She's Back!  —  Yesterday evening, Lindsay Lohan returned from Paris, and as soon as she got off the plane, she headed straight to the clubs!  Okay, that's a little bit of an exaggeration, but Lindsay did go to Bardot just hours after she landed in Los Angeles.
Discussion: omg!, Lohan Groupie and DailyFill.com
RELATED:
Ken Lee / People.com:   Video Reveals Would-Be Burglars at Lindsay Lohan's House
Dave McNary / Variety:
Lindsay Lohan turns to ‘Other Side’  —  Actress to star in indie fantasy comedy  —  Lindsay Lohan will topline indie fantasy comedy “The Other Side” alongside Woody Harrelson, Giovanni Ribisi, Dave Matthews and Alanis Morissette.  —  Story centers on a grad student who must spend …
Christien Kilpatrick / People.com:
Rob Pattinson Celebrates Birthday with Twilight Cast  —  Robert Pattinson's Twilight character, Edward, may remain a perpetual teenager - but the actor celebrated turning 23 on Wednesday.  —  The star was joined by several of his New Moon castmates, including leading lady Kristen Stewart …
NY Daily News:
Madonna and Jesus Luz going for the whole kit and kabbalah  —  According to Jesus Luz's papa, Madonna and his son are definitely tying the knot, kabbalah style.  —  In a recent interview with Brazil's Quem (Who) magazine, Luis Heitor Pinto da Luz says: “The kabbalah ceremony [in New York that] …
Access Hollywood:
Paulina Porizkova On ‘Top Model’ Dismissal: 'My Hissy Fits Didn't Go Over That Well'  —  America's Next Top Model,Reality TV,TV,Tyra Banks,Supermodels,Celebrity Feuds  —  Supermodel Paula Porizkova said she was fired from “America's Next Top Model” due to what producers called an ego problem.
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and Perez Hilton
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
EXCLUSIVE Hilarie Burton on ‘Tree Hill’ exit: 'It wasn't a rash decision'  —  Did you hear?  After six years of angst, heartache, and more angst, Hilarie Burton will make her final appearance as Lucas-lovin' music mogul Peyton Sawyer on Monday's season finale of One Tree Hill.
BlindGossip.com:
Tween's First Video Was Not Rated G  —  BlindGossip - There's a tape floating around the black market in WeHo.  It features a current tween favorite.  Those who have seen it say that it's much more disgusting than the Paris Hilton tape.  This one involves more than two people …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston Reveals “Horrible” Breakup Story  —  Jennifer Aniston's most famous split is from Brad Pitt — but that's not the breakup she calls “horrible” in a new interview.  —  “I broke up with a guy and he tried to get back together with me by bringing his mother to a restaurant …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Bethenny Frankel Doesn't Mind If You See Her Naked  —  Bethenny Frankel is ready for her body-baring close-up.  —  The Real Housewives of New York City star and E! Online celebrity blogger has signed on to strip down for PETA's iconic “I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” ad campaign.
Nikki Finke / Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily:
Johnny Depp As Frank Sinatra?  —  Director Marty Scorsese may want Leonardo DiCaprio for the coming biopic about Frank Sinatra.  (Just as Marty wanted Leo for Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, and soon Shutter Island.)  But I hear Universal's first choice to fill the role may be Johnny Depp.
The Cheese / Hollywoodtuna:
Rose McGowan's Got Some Booty!  —  I know Rose McGowan hasn't been in the spotlight since well, I can't remember the last time she was in the spotlight, but that's no excuse for letting her ass grow out of control like this.  Maybe she thinks big asses are in who knows?
Frazier Moore / Associated Press:
A tear-jerking season finale for 'Grey's Anatomy'  —  NEW YORK - “Grey's Anatomy” handed Dr. Isobel Stevens a fateful choice on its fifth-season finale Thursday night.  —  Izzie had to decide if she should have risky brain surgery for the cancer that has plagued her on the ABC medical drama.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Mark Gray / People.com:
Holly Madison to Replace Kelly Monaco in Sexy Vegas Show  —  Exit Kelly Monaco.  Enter Holly Madison.  —  The Girls Next Door star will become the newest Las Vegas headliner beginning in June when she replaces Monaco in the sultry revue PEEPSHOW, Madison tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: Pop Crunch
Gary Trust / Reuters:
“Idol” judge Paula Abdul back on singles chart  —  NEW YORK (Billboard) - Twenty years ago this week, Paula Abdul scored her second No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart with “Forever Your Girl.”  (Her first, “Straight Up,” held on for a final round at No. 90).
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Just Jared:
Suri Cruise Dances Like There's No Tomorrow  —  Katie Holmes holds hands with daughter Suri, 3, as they leave a dance studio on Thursday (May 14) in Pacific Palisades, Calif.  —  This summer, Katie will be headed to Australia to shoot her new movie, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.
Kyle Koster / Sports Pros:
Is Maria Verchenova the new (pretty) face of women's golf?  —  Quick.  —  When's the last time you watched women's golf for any extended period of time that didn't include you falling asleep on the couch after watching the college basketball game that preceded it?  —  I'll go out on a limb and say it's been a while.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Kate Gosselin: “Everybody Wants” My Hairstyle!  —  Kate Gosselin says her spiky bob hairstyle reflects her feisty personality.  —  “It's my attitude!  Everybody wants it.  It's work,” she tells Entertainment Weekly.  —  But not everybody can pull it off.
Christine Kearney / Reuters:
Farrow and Soon-Yi won't testify at Allen trial: lawyer  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Woody Allen's ex-girlfriend Mia Farrow and his wife Soon-Yi Previn will not be called to testify at a trial pitting the movie director against American Apparel, a lawyer for the clothing company said on Thursday.
Discussion: EW.com
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Pink: “It's Funny” to Perform Breakup Songs About Carey Hart  —  Pink and her Carey Hart have rekindled their romance, but the singer is still performing songs about their breakup.  —  While on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the singer opened up about reuniting with the motorcycle racer.  —  “We are!”
Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Emma Watson being called ‘more a pain than usual’  —  Emma Watson not making friends on ‘Harry Potter’ set  —  Of all the “Harry Potter” stars, Emma Watson always has been the most “testy,” according to a production staffer who has worked on most of the films based on J.K. Rowling's super-popular novels about the famous boy wizard.
Discussion: Pop Crunch
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of WeSmirch at 5:55 AM ET, May 15, 2009.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
WeSmirch: site main
WeSmirch River: reverse chronological WeSmirch
WeSmirch Mobile: for phones
WeSmirch Leaderboard: WeSmirch's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
WeSmirch RSS feed
WeSmirch on X
 
 
 More News: 
TMZ.com:
Miss California — Too Tired to Do Larry
Discussion: omg!
New York Post:
MAYER WAS S-TUCK ON STARLET
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, The Blemish and Dlisted
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Idol's Danny Gokey Now Owns Over 50 Pairs of Glasses!
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Just Jared:
Chris Pine is Summer Suit Sexy
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Ali Jaafar / Variety:
CAST TAKEN TO NEW ‘HEIGHTS’
Discussion: Socialite Life
 Earlier Picks: 
Phil / Egotastic!:
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Nipple Slip
Discussion: Gone Hollywood
Perez Hilton:
Jay Leno's Last Guest Is...
Cele|bitchy:
Natalie Portman flashes her panties in on set fight
David Caplan / People.com:
Bette Midler Offers Jennifer Aniston Dating Advice
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Pop Crunch
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Oliver Darcy / Status:
New York Magazine says Olivia Nuzzi is on leave after admitting a personal relationship with a campaign figure; sources: the person is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

 
Sister Sites:

Techmeme
 Top news and commentary for technology's leaders, from all around the web
Mediagazer
 Top news and commentary for media professionals from all around the web
memeorandum
 What US political commentators are discussing online right now