Harlem on ‘Harlem Shake,’ ‘Downton’ vs. ‘Girls’ & More Viral Videos
From the Rubio drought and deadly meteorites and burning hair, watch our countdown of this week’s best blowups, burn-ups, and buzziest videos.
7. Spectacular Meteor Footage
A meteor streaked across Russia last Friday, igniting the sky with an ethereal explosion of light. After the initial disbelief wore off, more than 1,000 casualties were recorded.
6. ‘Downton’ Ladies vs. ‘Girls’ Girls
It seems that Lena Dunham can do no wrong. The Daily Beast set the presh ladies of HBO’s ‘Girls’ up against the posh dynasty females of another reigning favorite, ’Downton Abbey.’
5. Harlem Talks About the Harlem Shake
‘Harlem Shake’ fever was rampant last week. Check out this video with the reactions of real Harlem locals to this bursting trend.
4. Hair Disaster
Uh oh, talk about a blooper. This YouTube fan might need a little more practice before she tries to teach us all how to curl (or burn?) our hair in the near future.
3. Sequester 101
Was your week inundated by the words “sequester” and “sequestration”? Did you wonder about the meaning of this new obsession? The Daily Beast decided to help with a little 101 session. All you need to know about the new threat, in 120 seconds.
2. RIP Mindy McCready
With news of the country singer’s apparent suicide shocking the music world Monday, The Daily Beast took a look back at her breakout single, ‘Guys Do It All the Time.’
1. The Week in Waterbottlegate
The Daily Beast made it our mission to showcase the latest Rubio one-man-shows last week with this short video featuring enough water-bottle action to entertain any political pundit for at least a week.
Cheat Sheet
Entertainment
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NOT FOR SALE
Kanye West Debuts Two New Songs
On “SNL.”More
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TWIHARDS
Report: Stewart, Pattinson Split
For now. Yes, again.More
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STAY CLASSY
'Anchorman' Unveils Sequel Teaser
Movie to be released December 2013.More
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ALL MY SINGLE LADIES
Beyonce Responds to Pregnancy Rumors
“These low life people have nothing better to do.”More
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MONKEY BUSINESS
Bieber Gets Big Bill for Pet Primate
For care during quarantine in Munich.More
Lately
TODAY'S STORIES
8 Best Music Videos of the Week
From Kendrick Lamar to Queens of the Stone Age, Jean Trinh picks the best music videos of the week.
Game Time
Thrones’ Writers on Why We Watch
Enterprising
Is J.J. Abrams Lost in Space?
Moving On
An 'SNL' Exodus?
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The Week in Viral Videos
The Many Faces of Fred Armisen
After more than a decade impersonating everyone from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Liberace to the Queen of England, Fred Armisen is reportedly joining the growing list of 'Saturday Night Live' stars who are calling it quits. Here's to a versatile and stellar 'SNL' career.
Elsewhere
Fashion Beast
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11 Best Fashion Instagrams
Jason Wu deplanes, Cara Delevingne gets a finger tattoo, Linda Fargo mixes prints, and... More
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The Cannes Heist: Who Did It?
A hotel-room safe full of jewelry, stolen right under Hollywood’s nose.... More
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You Decide: Did Michelle Obama Get Rid Of Her Bangs?
FLOTUS parts to the left, Twitter explodes. More
Elsewhere
The Royalist
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High-Viz Harry Checks Out His Chelsea Garden
High-Viz Harry Checks Out His Chelsea Garden More
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Harry Stalker Locked Up In Greenwich!
Wen Qi, 36, detained on Wednesday outside the game More
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Pippa at London Vanity Fair Party
Miss Middleton out and about More













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