The questions that Manti Te'o needs to answer on girlfriend hoax

The revelation that the deceased girlfriend of Manti Te'o was not only not deceased but did not even exist has left more questions than answers for the former Notre Dame linebacker. Deadspin.com's report that Lennay Kekua is not a real person prompted a strong response by Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick in support of Te'o. The school's investigation, conducted between Dec. 26 and Jan. 4 after Te'o informed officials he received a call from the woman he thought to be Kekua,...

Comeback kids? Mark Sanford vs. Tiffany Six

It was an embarrassing few minutes. The exposure was regrettable. The angle was bad. The dialogue was unrealistic. And it’s going to be on the Internet forever. Never mind that it was years ago. It still comes right up when you Google it. Every so often, in moments of weakness, I allow myself to view it in its entirety, crying softly — although not at the office, of course. By now you have surely guessed what I am talking about: Not the porn career of California teacher Stacie Halas,...

Review Gangster Squad

The rapidly expanding Los Angeles of the 1940s and 50s – the time when the aeronautics industry was becoming prominent, the freeway system being built, Disneyland was launched and the Chicago and east coast mob was moving in on Nevada and southern California – has become a favourite subject of the period crime film these past 20 years. It began with Barry Levinson's Bugsy, set in this new criminal milieu, and Lee Tamahori's Mulholland Falls, which centred on the ruthless cops hired...

Miss America 2013: Five Things to Know About Pageant Night

There's only hours left before a new Miss America is crowned tonight, but before the big competition (and excitement) begins, we've got all the details on the top things you need to know about the famed pageant. 1. 53 Bikinis!: Looking for just 50 contestants? Think again. The Miss America Pageant not only includes one contestant from each state, but also lovely ladies from the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, who will all be competing for a shot...