What Will Lou Dobbs Do Next?

In his announcement that last night's broadcast would be his last for CNN, Lou Dobbs reassured viewers that he is "considering a number of options and directions" next. Which one will he choose? Let's set the odds. [Gawker]

The Hit King Is Hitting That

Think Pete Rose spends every day broken up about not being in the Hall of Fame? Looks like he's got other things by on his brain. More »

Carrie Prejean Attempts to Storm Off Larry King, Is Foiled by the Siren Call of Rolling Cameras

Lou Dobbs wasn't the only right-wing populist to attempt a dramatic CNN exit last night. Unfortunately, he's the only one who succeeded, because former Miss California and Christianist poster girl Carrie Prejean can't even throw a proper on-set hissy fit. [Gawker]

The Bedbugs, They Grow Stronger

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is asking the Feds for permission to use propoxur—an industrial strength insecticide—in killing bedbugs. Says one health board member: "We are rapidly becoming overwhelmed." Help? [AP] [Gawker]

I Love the 1890s

So it appears that fashion went directly from the 1990s to the 1890s in a single season. (We were in the 1990s last, right? I can never tell!) According to this Times fashion piece, Victorian style is hot hot hot: [Gawker]

Team Jon Stewart Wins Again

Sean Hannity just apologized for running footage on his program yesterday that inflated the size of a crowd at some awful protest. And he gave props to Jon Stewart and "The Daily Show" for calling him out on it. But... [Gawker]

"Stripper-mobile" Proves Every Las Vegas Stereotype Correct

Just read an article about a truck that drives around Las Vegas with a stripper dancing in it, and boy are my preconceived notions about that place tired (from being completely confirmed.) Whatever happens in Vegas, is ridiculous in Vegas. [Gawker]

Live Blogging Top Chef, Week 11

Happy Veterans Day! Thank a veteran today? No? Do it now! Call any veterans you know and say thank you, OK? There's time before the live blog starts. And, no, veterans of Restaurant Wars do not count. [Gawker]

'Rapist Killer' and Other Crazies Stalk Twitterati

Lev Grossman lost his whole novel when he changed flights; Rob Pegoraro carefully unfriended a touchy Facebook user; and a UK journalist discovered there are Twitter accounts worse than "rapist killer." The Twitterati battled a crazy world. [Gawker]

Layoffs at Newsweek

Newsweek laid off "about a dozen" editorial staffers Wednesday. The weekly posted a 48 percent drop in revenue in the third quarter, resulting in a $4.3 million loss. Memo from editor Jon Meacham after the jump. [Gawker]

John Travolta Gets Emotional Over His Daughter On Ellen

John Travolta appeared on Ellen today for his first TV interview since the death of his son, Jett, in January. His daughter Ella — his Old Dogs costar — joined him, and the proud dad teared up, overcome with emotion. [Jezebel]

Two Carry-Ons Per Person

[LAX, November 11. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

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Marlee Matlin: "Lighten Up, People"; Fergie Says Rappers Are "Completely Gay-Friendly"

• Some people were offended by the jokes Alex Borstein made about Marlee Matlin's speaking voice on Sunday's Family Guy special. She says, "It was sick. It was twisted. It was rude... and I was glad to be part of it."

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American Apparel For Sesame Street: The Goods Have Arrived

American Apparel announced earlier it was planning a line of Sesame Street clothing (not that the company was completely honest about the deal's origins). Well, the t-shirts, bearing four different designs, are now on sale. [American Apparel] [Jezebel]

The Huffington Post Unveils Its New Local Strategy: Unpaid Bloggers

Last week, the Huffington Post unveiled the editor of its new LA-local site, one Billy Silverman who came with an illustrious resume having previously served as producer Brian Grazer's cultural attaché. Today, Silverman revealed the site's new strategy. [Gawker]

Lisa Rinna Is Starving Herself And Loving It

Today in Tweet Beat, Lisa Rinna is fasting, Ashton Kutcher bought Demi Moore a green birthday present, and Marie Osmond relates to LaToya Jackson. [Jezebel]

The Queen And Eye

[London, November 11. Image via Getty]

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Like Carrie Prejean, Sex Tapes Are Narcissistic, Ultimately Boring

Carrie Prejean may have called her sex tape "the biggest mistake of my life," but according to Salon, we are totally over watching celebrities bone. [Jezebel]

Frosted Fakes, They're Grrrreat

[Panda sculptures at the Beijing zoo are covered in snow after Chinese scientists claimed to artificially induce the second snowstorm in the country's capital this year. Image via Getty] [Gawker]

Lou Dobbs To Become Emigrant Refugee from CNN

Lou Dobbs will announce tonight that he's leaving CNN, sources tell the New York Times. The professional xenophobe's contract isn't up until 2011, but Dobbs reportedly met with Fox News chief Roger Ailes last month. Update: It's official. Video below. [Gawker]

Fashion Plate

[West Hollywood, November 11. Image via Splash.]

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Is Missing San Francisco Mayor Secretly Sobbing with 'Life Coach?'

How does the young mayor of a new-age left coast city cope with a major political setback? By disappearing for days on end with his all-important "life coach," as failed gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom is rumored to have done. [Gawker]

No Longer Quivering: Breaking Out Of The Movement (Army Of Kids In Tow)

If you caught yesterday's Secret Lives of Women, you'll know it didn't contain that many insights into the Quiverfull lifestyle - possibly because it was titled "Born to Breed?" The most interesting by far? The woman who left the movement: [Jezebel]

Tina Fey's Date Night Looks Promising

If Tina Fey and Steve Carell playing a married couple isn't enough to make you see Date Night, the trailer at left offers two more reasons: shirtless Mark Wahlberg and the reunion of James Franco and Mila Kunis. [ONTD] [Jezebel]

How Young Is Too Young To Teach Kids About AIDS?

To celebrate Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, Global Voices Online looks at one of the most controversial characters: Kami, a HIV-positive Muppet from South Africa. [Jezebel]

Moonie Times Collapsing

Talking Points Memo is reporting on the ongoing implosion of a right-wing newspaper. All because the cult leader owners are having a family feud! [Gawker]

The Powder And The Glory

[Yogyakarta, Indonesia; November 10. Image via Getty]

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Yes, We Watched Melrose Place Last Night, and It Was Worse Than Usual

We have no more bad things to say about this show (please, try it yourself in comments). We're probably done giving this show the full recap treatment. If next week's return of Heather Locklear isn't utterly trashtastic, we're through. [Gawker]

Megan Fox's Minders Are Worried Women Don't Like Her

We aren't the only ones pondering Megan Fox's appeal (or lack thereof) to women — it's also stressing out her reps, says a forthcoming New York Times Magazine cover story. [Jezebel]

Dollhouse Cancelled; Begins Journey to Nerd Martrydom

In the eyes of the fanboy international, geek auteur Joss Whedon will always be too good for television. And lucky for him, Fox didn't ruin those creds by calling the nerds' bluff and keeping his show on the air. [Gawker]