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Sex, Lies, and Client 9: Alex Gibney's latest documentary takes a look at the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer
Alex Gibney's Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer accesses Spitzer's friends, acquaintances, and enemies to give an in-depth look at the ex-governor's life and career. read more
Monday, 11/1/2010 at 10:45AM
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- Documentaries,
- Eliot Spitzer,
- New York,
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Culture & Trends
Style-Off 2010: The Glenn Beck Rally vs. the Stewart-Colbert Rally
On August 28, the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, TV pundit Glenn Beck and Tea Party poster woman Sarah Palin rallied approximately 87,000 supporters in front of the Lincoln Memorial in an effort to "restart the heart of America." In response, Comedy Central funnymen Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert assembled an estimated 215,000 people for their own event, "The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear," on the National Mall last Saturday, a "date of no significance whatsoever."
Politics aside, Details wondered how the two camps' fashion differed. Here's what we found. read more
November 01, 2010
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- news and politics,
- Glenn Beck,
- Jon Stewart,
- Stephen Colbert
The Daily Details
Sex, Lies, and Videotape: 2010's Best American Crime Reporting
Congratulations to our very own Kevin Gray, whose story on Helg Sgarbi, "The World's Greatest Con Man" was included in the collection. read more
Thursday, 10/7/2010 at 9:48AM
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- con man,
- crime,
- culture and trends,
- helg sgarbi,
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Culture & Trends
The Ivy League's Big Gay Admission
Why kids are adopting a do ask, do tell policy to get into the ivory tower. read more
September 23, 2010
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- culture and trends,
- news and politics,
- gay,
- lgbt,
- sexual orientation
Celebrities & Entertainment
The Spy Who Loved Us: The Men Seduced by Anna Chapman Tell All
With her stunning body and sultry charm, Russian spy Anna Chapman made easy prey of the men of America. To this day, they insist that what they had with her was special. read more
October 2010
Culture & Trends
12 Celebrity Kids Who Embarrassed Mom & Dad
Montana Fishburne's foray into pornography continued apace last week when Playboy posted a gallery of nude pictures of her. As dad Laurence's horrified reaction reminds us, the children of celebrities have a remarkable knack for humiliating their folks. Here, a dozen others who sullied their famous names. read more
September 03, 2010
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- culture and trends,
- news and politics,
- politicians,
- kids,
- embarrassing
Culture & Trends
Troy Polamalu's Head Case
The NFL'er fesses up about his hair issues and why he can't live without conditioner. read more
August 25, 2010
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- culture and trends,
- news and politics,
- sports,
- nfl,
- troy polamalu
Culture & Trends
Dan's Papers' Top 10 Hamptons Hoaxes
From faux Sarah Palin sightings to bullshit shark attacks, the founding editor of Dan's Papers breaks down his favorite "gotcha" moments. read more
July 22, 2010
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- culture and trends,
- news and politics,
- Dan's papers,
- hamptons,
- long island
Culture & Trends
Everything You Think You Know About Mike Tyson Is Wrong
After going from professional highs to personal collapse, he's no longer a champion or a punch line—just a fighter. And a vegan to boot. read more
August 2010
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- culture and trends,
- news and politics,
- boxing,
- fighter,
- Animal Planet
Culture & Trends
The Rise and Fall of Rand Paul
Rumors of the Tea Party champion's demise have been greatly exaggerated. On the campaign trail with the most controversial politician in America. read more
August 2010
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