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WASSSSUP Reunion -- Eight Years Later

Jared Willig — 2008-11-03T15:45:00+00:00

The "Wassup" boys are back. While we think we prefer the Superfriends version to the original Budweiser commercial, it's nevertheless pretty thought-provoking what can happen to a bunch of guys eight years down the line.

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Jay-Z Gives Gallagher Some Guitar on 'Wonderwall'

Jared Willig — 2008-06-30T15:45:00+00:00

Filed under: Entertainment, Video, Celebrity, Now Hear This

It's been a long time since there was a good music feud, but it looks like two of music's most notorious barb-tossers are at it. Noel Gallagher was quoted this past April as saying Jay-Z was an inappropriate headliner for the Glastonbury Festival because the festival was "built on a tradition of guitar music."

So when Jigga stepped on stage to close the music fest, he had a message for the Mancunian. Amidst boos as video of Gallagher's criticism played on the giant video screens, Hova walked out strapped ... with a guitar, which he used to play a sing-along cover of "Wonderwall." Touche.

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Real Parachute Pants -- Kids Fill Their Jeans with Helium

Jared Willig — 2008-06-23T14:34:00+00:00

In a move inspired by brilliance, madness or both, these kids turn their buddy's clothes into a giant, helium-filled balloon. Is this really just a clever commercial masquerading as a homemade video? Probably -- the last video from these guys was -- but it's an awesome film nonetheless.

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Colbert To Princeton Grads: 'Don't Change the World'

Jared Willig — 2008-06-03T11:20:00+00:00

Filed under: Humor, Entertainment, Politics, Gloves Off, News

Most commencement speakers try to inspire new grads to make the world a better place, but Stephen Colbert has other ideas.

"Some of us like [the world] the way it is," said Colbert to Princeton's 2008 graduating class. "Personally, things are going great for me right now."

Colbert also told the thousands of students, "Gandhi said, 'You must be the change you want to see in the world.' But may I also point out he drank his own urine, so let's not go overboard on his advice."

Colbert advised the graduating class not to worry "about making a difference ... with your lives," explaining that "one of the things that stays the same is that you are going to change things, and there's nothing my generation can do about that."

Watch more of Colbert's commencement speech after the jump.

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Porn Star Tera Patrick Dresses Up in Lingerie for the Catwalk

Jared Willig — 2008-04-15T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Women, Celebrity

Who knows more about dressing women than someone who has spent her entire career taking her clothes off? Porn superstar Tera Patrick recently hit the catwalk in Las Vegas to introduce her Mistress Couture line of lingerie. She said her designs will appeal to women of all shapes and sizes.

"I designed this line with the vision that would make every woman -- married or single, young or old and of every body type -- feel as sexy as possible," says Tera. "Because to feel sexy is to be sexy. Whether you're a housewife, school teacher or porn star, every woman can be their man's mistress!"

We're not sure if Tera has seen many non-porn-stars in lingerie, but we wonder if they'll look nearly as good as these ladies with half their heinies hanging out of their panties (regardless of how good they feel). There's no doubt Tera and her merry band of models look like they feel sexy. And that's the important thing.

Tera Patrick Lingerie Fashion Show

Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Tera Patrick and models show off Tera Patrick's Miss Couture lingerie line April 8, 2008 at the Rio Hotel and Casino's Voodoo Lounge in Las Vegas.

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Crystle Stewart Awarded Miss USA 2008 by Deuce Bigelow

Jared Willig — 2008-04-14T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Women, Today's Crush

When you're searching for the finest beauty pageant judges, you need not look any further than the recent Miss USA contest, which featured professional divorcée Heather Mills and Rob Schneider (aka Deuce Bigelow) awarding the crown to Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart.

All Bigelows aside, you have to be impressed by Crystle's moxy: She entered the Miss Texas contest five times before taking the title that sent her to the national stage. You may think of Crystle as Miss USA 2008, but we'll always remember her as Miss Harris County, Miss Houston and Miss Fort Bend County.

(We're not obsessed with beauty pageant winners, we swear. Just don't look here, here or here.)

Miss USA 2008

Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008 poses at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign after winning the title of Miss USA 2008 during the live broadcast of the 57th annual Miss USA competition in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 11, 2008. (AP Photo/HO - Miss Universe L.P., LLLP)

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Miss Texas Crystle Stewart poses during the Miss USA 2008 pageant at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 11, 2008. Stewart won the pageant. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

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Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart, reacts as she is crowned the new Miss USA during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, Friday April 11, 2008, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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Miss Texas Crystle Stewart holds a bouquet of flowers after being crowned Miss USA 2008 at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

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Miss Texas Crystle Stewart wears an evening gown during the Miss USA 2008 pageant at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 11, 2008. Stewart won the pageant. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

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Miss Alaska, Courtney Erin Carroll, reacts as she is awarded the new Miss Photogenic USA, during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, Friday April 11, 2008, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart, was crowned the new Miss USA. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, Friday April 11, 2008, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Stewart went on to win the competition and was crowned the new Miss USA. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, Friday April 11, 2008, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Stewart went on to win the competition and was crowned the new Miss USA. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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**RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP**Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart, left, reacts alongside Miss Mississippi, Leah Laviano, as Stewart is announced the new Miss USA during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, Friday April 11, 2008, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart, looks up as she is crowned the new Miss USA, by former Miss USA, Rachel Smith, during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, Friday April 11, 2008, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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New Raconteurs Video -- 2,500 Photos and One Brilliant Edit

Jared Willig — 2008-03-27T11:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Entertainment, Video, Now Hear This

Jack White's White Stripes side project, The Raconteurs, seems to have become his main focus of late, with a second album in three years.

If any of you rockers out there think you need a million-dollar budget to make a great video, check out what the Raconteurs did for their new single. At first, it may look like your computer's streaming connection is choppy, but the video for "Salute Your Solution" is a kinetic edit of over 2,500 photos.

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Bring on the Big Wheels -- New York Auto Show 2008 Highlights

Jared Willig — 2008-03-24T17:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Gear, Business

Go ahead, tell your lady you need to go to the New York International Auto Show to scope out a sensible new coupe. But let's face it, you're really going to check out that convertible limo (absurdly stylish!), AirCar (With jet wings!) and "Speed Racer" Mach 5 (It's a cartoon come to life!).

Shouldn't they just call this "The Toy Show with Wheels"?

New York Auto Show 2008 Highlights

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is shown at the New York International Auto Show in New York, March 19, 2008. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES)

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The Nissan Denki Cube electric concept car on display at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Nissan Denki Cube electric concept car on display at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Milner Motors AirCar on display at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Milner Motors AirCar on display at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Milner Motors AirCar on display at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Speed Racer Mach 5 on display at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The Mach 5 is featured in the upcoming Warner Bros. live action feature "Speed Racer".(AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Speed Racer Mach 5 on display at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The Mach 5 is featured in the upcoming Warner Bros. live action feature "Speed Racer".(AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is presented during the Hyundai news conference at the New York International Auto Show Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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The Hummer HX prototype on display at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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Ashley Career Setback! Already Put Out for 'Girls Gone Wild'

Jared Willig — 2008-03-19T12:45:00+00:00

Filed under: Sex, Women, Politics, Video, Vid of the Moment

We've been wondering what was next for Eliot Spitzer's strumpet, Ashley Alexandra Dupré. Would she turn her tryst into a brilliant biography, trashy dance track or Penthouse spread?

Now we know that booty has gotten more use than even Eliot realized. "Girls Gone Wild" honcho Joe Francis had offered Dupré a cool mill to pose for his new magazine. But one of Francis' minions had a staff-meeting revelation: Did anyone check the archives?

Turns out, Ashley's all over past tapes of "Girls Gone Wild." Ashley! We thought you were such a nice, mildly tramped-upon tramp.

Francis said about the video: "It'll save me a million bucks.... It's kind of like finding a winning lottery ticket in the cushions of your couch." We just hope the person who found the tapes got a sweet bonus. (If you really want more of this video, you can pay Joe for it at Girls Gone Wild.)

UPDATE: Ashley may have been underage when she was filmed naked and now Joe Francis, in a statement to TMZ, says GGW has "delayed the release of Ms. Dupre's nude footage on the Internet and are investigating the matter."

A glimpse of the footage:

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Top 10 NCAA Tournament Buzzer Beaters

Jared Willig — 2008-03-18T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Sports, Video, Vid of the Moment

If you're struggling to fill out that March Madness bracket, take comfort from this old Slate story for which they combined the predictions of 15 media professionals and found out that they weren't much better than the rest of us at picking the final game.

Why? For starters, there are always those pesky upsets and unpredictable buzzer beaters. Consider a few of these heroic shots.

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Dress Your Pussycat in Pussycat Doll Lingerie

Jared Willig — 2008-03-17T14:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Entertainment, Women

A new line of fashion lingerie by the Pussycat Dolls raises one big, important question: How far can you stretch a novelty act? Well, if that extension is G-strings, thongs and (non-waterproof) bathing suits, it appears that you can work a one-album wonder pretty hard. (Still waiting on that Nicole solo record.)

The Pussycat Dolls' new line was shown off at L.A.'s recent fashion week, and guests included lingerie connoisseurs Sean Combs, Quincy Jones, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine (undoubtedly in the front row to shop for their loved ones).

One last question: Should you call a clothing line "...shhh" when you know critics will be itching to add two letters to the end of the name? Isn't that just begging for trouble? Ah, we guess with pictures like these it really doesn't matter.

Pussycat Dolls Fashion Show

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 13: Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls (left) performs with models on the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on March 13, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Maui and Sons)

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CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 13: A model walks the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on March 13, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Maui and Sons)

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CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 13: Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls (back) performs with models on the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on March 13, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Maui and Sons)

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CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 13: A model walks the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on March 13, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Maui and Sons)

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CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 13: A model walks the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on March 13, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Maui and Sons)

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Models walk the runway at the conclusion of the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin fall 2008 collection show during Los Angeles Fashion Week in Culver City, California March 13, 2008. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

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Models present creations of Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin at the Fall 2008 collection show during Los Angeles Fashion Week in Culver City, California March 13, 2008. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

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Models present creations of Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin at the Fall 2008 collection show during Los Angeles Fashion Week in Culver City, California March 13, 2008. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

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Models present creations of Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin at the Fall 2008 collection show during Los Angeles Fashion Week in Culver City, California March 13, 2008. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

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A model poses on the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin fashion show during Mercedes Benz fashion week in Culver City, Calif., Thursday, March 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)I

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Now Batting for the Yankees in the Mensch Position: Billy Crystal

Jared Willig — 2008-03-13T17:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Entertainment, Sports, Mantastic

You may have dreamed of playing for the Yankees, but if you're not a home-run hitter or an agile fielder, the closest you'll probably ever get is swinging your Wii controller.

However, if you're a lifelong fan, buddies with Derek Jeter and a star of stage and screen named Billy Crystal, you might just have have a shot, kid.

Billy Crystal Bats for the Yanks

New York Yankees Derek Jeter, second from left, entertains teammates and actor and comedian Billy Crystal in the dugout during the Yankees spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Thursday, March 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Actor and comedian Billy Crystal reacts in the dugout after striking out during his only plate appearance as designated hitter for the New York Yankees in their spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Thursday, March 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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New York Yankees pitcher Brian Bruney, right, encourages actor and comedian Billy Crystal before Crystal appeared as a designated hitter in the first inning of the Yankees spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Thursday, March 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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New York Yankees special adviser Reggie Jackson, left, and Derek Jeter, stand by the batting cage with actor and comedian Billy Crystal who signed with the Yankees for a workout and one game at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Wednesday, March 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, poses with actor and comedian Billy Crystal after Crystal signed with the Yankees for a workout and one game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at spring training baseball at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Comedian and actor Billy Crystal , right, works out with New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter after signing with the Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008. The Yankees gave Crystal the opportunity to play with the team in Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as a 60th birthday present. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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New York Yankees special adviser Reggie Jackson, left, and Derek Jeter, stand by the batting cage with actor and comedian Billy Crystal who signed with the Yankees for a workout and one game at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Wednesday, March 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Actor and comedian Billy Crystal talks to members of the media before a workout with the Yankees during spring training baseball at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Crystal signed with the Yankees for one game, to be played against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, poses with actor and comedian Billy Crystal after Crystal signed with the Yankees for a workout and one game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at spring training baseball at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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New York Yankees Chief Operating Officer Lonn Trost, right, congratulates actor and comedian Billy Crystal, after Crystal signed a contract with the New York Yankees in the Yankees clubhouse at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2008. The Yankees invited Crystal to work out and play with the team Wednesday and Thursday as a 60th birthday gift to him. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, Pool)

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Paris Hilton's Birthday Striptease

Jared Willig — 2008-02-19T17:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Entertainment, Women, Celebrity

Paris Hilton may have been edged out of her grandfather's will for disgracing the family name, but that clearly hasn't stopped her from grinding that name into the mud. Or, in this case, a brass pole.

For her 27th birthday, Paris joined the Pussycat Dolls onstage in Vegas and underscored why her biggest film role to date is still in a homemade sex tape.

Help us celebrate Paris' big day.

Get out the candles: It's time to start blowing.

Paris Hilton Birthday Striptease

Actress Paris Hilton performs as a Las Vegas Pussycat Doll at the Pussycat Doll Lounge located inside Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Weeks)

Jenna Jameson Cathouse Performance

LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 26: Former adult film actress Jenna Jameson (R) dances for her boyfriend, mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz, as she hosts his birthday party at the CatHouse at the Luxor Resort & Casino early January 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ortiz turned 33 on January 23rd. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 26: Former adult film actress Jenna Jameson (2nd R) dances for her boyfriend, mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz, as she hosts his birthday party at the CatHouse at the Luxor Resort & Casino early January 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ortiz turned 33 on January 23rd. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 26: Former adult film actress Jenna Jameson sings "Happy Birthday" to her boyfriend, mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz, as she hosts his birthday party at the CatHouse at the Luxor Resort & Casino early January 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ortiz turned 33 on January 23rd. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Jenna Jameson arrives at "The Celebrity Apprentice" viewing party at Tenjune on February 7, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)

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