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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CHANGE OF TUNE
New ‘Idol’ Judges: Former Contestants?
Reportedly under serious consideration.More
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MIRROR-BALL TROPHY
Pickler Wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Beating Zendaya and Jacoby Jones.More
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SORRY, HANNAH
Apatow Forgot Lena’s Birthday
“Girls” executive admits to missing her 27th.More
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IT’S ALL GOOD
Eva Jokes About Wardrobe Malfunction
Posts pic on Twitter of her with underwear.More
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LIGHT MY FIRE
Ray Manzarek Dead at 74
Founding member of the Doors.More
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TODAY'S STORIES
The Many Shades of Liberace
Soderbergh’s new Liberace biopic carefully navigates the campy joy of the pianist’s persona with the hard edges of his personality, finding an important niche in America’s conversation about gay rights.
Hope and Change
'Idol' Alums Will Save 'Idol'
Killer Serial
The Dark Lure of ‘The Fall’
Bow Down
Beyoncé's New Song Is Fantastic
Hollywood Stories
The Real Bling Ring
The Lonely Island Raps; Semicolons
They may be clever wordsmiths, but they're not exactly the most erudite grammarians. In their new single 'Semicolon,' the Andy Samberg-led rap trio tries (and fails) to demonstrate what is perhaps the most inscrutable punctuation mark. At least the beat's hot.
Elsewhere
Fashion Beast
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Baby Tom Fords
Design schools’ senior shows are a coming-out for fresh talent. More
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Here’s What a George Costanza Dress Looks Like
Los Angeles-based seamstress Erin Pearce makes photographic print dresses of various... More
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Introducing a $300 Designer Cactus
The sparkling plant has already sold out. More
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The Royalist
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Royals Launch Fresh Anti-Poaching Campaign
William was appearing with his father to raise awareness of wildlife crime More
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Royals Descend on Chelsea Flower Show
Harry showed members of his family a garden created to support his Lesotho charity,... More













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