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Johnny Weir Skates Routine of His Life, Gets Screwed by Judges

Matt Cherette · 02/19/10 12:16AM

Oh, Johnny. Dear, dear Johnny Weir. You just skated the routine of your life at the Olympics. It was fabulous, as always. Flawless, too. And even though the judges screwed you, we won't forget how great you were. Video, inside.

NBC's New Tonight Show Promo a Slap in Conan O'Brien's Face

Matt Cherette · 02/18/10 11:35PM

As the world awaited (still does) Johnny Weir's free skate routine at the Olympics, NBC aired a promotional ad for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. And, honestly, the choice of song proves the network never cared about Conan O'Brien.

Johnny Weir Seduces Olympic Viewers with Ferocious Short Program

Matt Cherette · 02/16/10 11:23PM

Heyyyyy! Guess who just skated a fabulous, flawless and fierce-as-hell short program at the Olympics? And did so in a deep V-neck/slim black pant outfit with sequins and pink tassels, to boot? Johnny Weir did, honey! Also: Poker Face dancing.

The Olympic Night of Figure Skating Fail

Matt Cherette · 02/16/10 01:30AM

Tonight, Russia's 50-year-long domination of Olympic pairs figure skating ended as China took home gold. The best thing about the evening's coverage, though, was the MASSIVE amount of on-ice failure. Inside, a video montage of the best of the worst.

Catching the Best Moments From Super Bowl XLIV

Mike Byhoff · 02/07/10 06:07PM

After a light 237 hour pregame show, the Super Bowl is finally here. And while there is an actual game to be played, we're here to catch all the awkward live moments and best commercials throughout the night.

Brittany Murphy Said "Mom, I'm Dying," was Not Helped

Matt Cherette · 02/05/10 10:16PM

Tonight, Brittany Murphy's mother and husband gave an exclusive interview to Larry King about the death of the actress. The whole thing was fishy, but one moment—in which the morning of her death was recounted—was particularly troubling.

LOST: Pick Your Own Destiny

Anderson Evans · 02/02/10 10:30AM

The 'Alternate Eden' theory proves true, and it's up to you to ensure the operation was successful. You and you alone are in charge of what happens in this story. You are the final variable.

Democratic Leaders Fantasize about Scott Brown in Hilarious SNL Parody

Matt Cherette · 01/31/10 12:32AM

Here's something unusual: SNL is actually funny tonight! And with Jon Hamm as host, of course there had to be something about newly-elected senator Scott Brown. According to (Kristen Wiig as) Nancy Pelosi, "Mama like!" Do you? Update: Brown responds.

Team Leno, Revealed

Matt Cherette · 01/29/10 10:25PM

Have you seen a "Whose side are you on?" poll related to the Late Night Wars recently? Did you notice the small number that reflected support for Jay Leno and wonder, "Who are those people?" Well, wonder no longer.

Jay Leno: Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion?

Matt Cherette · 01/27/10 12:30AM

Historically, Jay Leno hasn't shied away from speaking about his job status. Leno's statements over the last few weeks—full of jokes about NBC, Conan O'Brien and David Letterman—reinforced that characteristic. Recently, however, he's been unusually mum. What gives?