Katherine Heigl starred in Knocked Up and called it: “a little sexist. It paints the women as shrews, as humorless and uptight, and it paints the men as lovable, goofy, fun-loving guys. It exaggerated the characters, and I had a hard time with it, on some days. I’m playing such a bitch; why is...
Read more →Philadelphia City Paper’s Blog “The Clog” runs down plans for casino legislation for the Philadelphia locations. None of it is Good. Its bad enough that we are selling Philadelphia to the casino and passing it off as development, but in addition we are doing it at bargain prices. The bill levies a tax of only...
Read more →I don’t know all the “inside baseball” ramifications of this, but on its face, I like it. The Speaker recently assured her freshman lawmakers and other vulnerable members of her caucus that a vote on immigration reform is not looming despite a renewed push from the White House and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The...
Read more →The NY Post, never failing to demonize rap A Times Square bloodbath was narrowly avoided because the machine-pistol-toting thug who fired at a cop flipped the gun on its side like a character out of a rap video, causing the weapon to jam after two shots, law-enforcement sources said yesterday. via Times Sq. gunman held...
Read more →Blackink12 at PostBourgie posts the Jackson 5′s video Blame it on The Boogie. The thing that stands out to me about the video is the Jackson’s faces. I can only match Michael’s because Off The Wall was my first favorite album. BlackINk12 goes on to ask: Why did The Jacksons release a music video in the...
Read more →Remember when the press and GOPers were calling this guy a clown, a joke. They wished. h/t Crooks and Liars.
Read more →Idiot. Controversial Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton is cooling his heels in a Miami lockup, suspected of plotting to sell cocaine. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents said Banton, 36, will be charged with conspiracy to possess more than 11 pounds of cocaine with intent to deliver.The Grammy-nominated star, whose real name is Mark Anthony...
Read more →Defense was a mess. Offense was high powered. The last Eagles drive was a thing of beauty.
Read more →Eagles fan confession: I detest the Giants more than I detest the Cowboys. Eagles need a win tonight.
Read more →I was at a dinner/housewarming party last night, after the DJ hero round robin stopped, the PS3 turned off, this commercial happened to be on TV: and why not another?
Read more →Tiger Woods coverage vs. Edwards/Sanford/Ensign coverage. Which is more important? One is a golfer, the other were public officials. Which one should get more news coverage?
Read more →I woke up with a hangover. They wake up like this.
Read more →by Dave Chappelle (NSFW language) (h/t ebaum’s world)
Read more →I get why the mayor of Pittsburgh wants to do this, but I don’t get why he or the City Council believes this is a good idea. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has given local colleges and universities an ultimatum: Offer a plan to provide $5 million a year in support to the city, or...
Read more →Andy Reid has established the Eagles as one of the model franchises in the NFL, and he will guide them for at least four more seasons. Reid has signed a three-year extension that expires following the 2013 season; his previous deal ended after next season. Reid, who was hired in 1999, has won more...
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