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Patrick Gavin on “Entertainment Tonight”
Gavin lands a big hit on Entertainment Tonight … [don’t forget the little people]
Famously Facebooked: Woman Up
Facebook Status Awesomeness: Just passed a woman riding her bike to work on Pennsylvania Ave…more impressive than temp is 39 degrees…she was wearing high heels. You go, girl. That’s how we do in the District. [contact-form 3 "Facebook Alerts"]
Your WTF of the Week: Monday Edition
The bad news: The economy is so bad, even Santa has taken to extreme measures. Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who dressed as Santa Claus when he robbed a bank in Chadds Ford Township. [he was spotted leaving in a sleigh] The …
Chris Cillizza’s Capitol Lounge Trivia Night
Are you not into the Monday Night Football game tonight between Green Bay and Baltimore? Would you rather listen to Arcade Fire or discuss politics instead of watch sports? Are you looking for a good reason to grab a beer after work today? We’ve got your fix. Go check out …
2009 Media Person(s) of the Year … [drumroll, please]
… The Twitter guys The founders of the social media phenomenon and "the biggest media story on the planet" are named the most noteworthy figures in media. [according to Want Media] Yes, the geese were on hand to celebrate with them. h/t DA
From FamousDC to SNL [Salahi Skit]
Saturday Night Live’s opening skit lampooned the Famous White House party crashers. We can’t stop watching either.
Enjoy the Weekend [Zip Car Present]
Thank you for the gift Zip Car, but we still get nervous when we see you or diplomats driving near us.
USA Soccer to Seek Revenge Against Brits for Burning DC in 1814
The Brits burned Washington, D.C. in 1814. Now the US Soccer team will get revenge in Group C of the World Cup. USA! USA! USA!
Washington Post Correction: Public Enemy and 9/11
Washington Post Correction: A Nov. 26 article in the District edition of Local Living incorrectly said a Public Enemy song declared 9/11 a joke. The song refers to 911, the emergency phone number. h/t Mike Madden
Your WTF of the Week: Mile High Club [baby edition]
This is something that doesn’t happen everyday: Chicago Breaking News: Baby born on flight from Midway to Salt Lake City h/t Ericka Andersen
Famous Friday [Round Up]
The Tiger Woods transgressions took over the TV, Tai Shan is leaving Washington for China, Marc Mezvinsky and Chelsea Clinton are getting hitched, Washington DC is bracing for Breana Teubner’s visit next week, Daily Candy is leaving DC, Nerd Nite vs. Telecom Prom is coming, Oliver Stone gave up on …
Chris Cooley Invites Tiger Woods to Hang Out
Chris Cooley invites [via video invitation] Tiger to stay at his house and includes a list of things they could do together: "Drink some beers, put up Christmas lights (drunk), make some rap videos, because that’s popular right now and I think you would be good at that, because I’ve …
Holiday Cheer at the White House
Mrs. O: Pictures of the wonderful White House holiday decorations