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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HEAVENS!
‘Downton’ Castle Raking in the Dough
Don't forget your souvenirs!More
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LATINO PRIDE
Sheen Gets In Touch With His Roots
Going by his real name, Carlos Estevez, in new movie.More
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COLD TURKEY
A&E’s ‘Intervention’ Canceled
After 8 years and 243 interventions. More
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OH GOD
Amanda Bynes Arrested in NYC
Allegedly threw a bong out a 36th-story window.More
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BOX OFFICE
‘Fast & Furious’ and ‘Hangover’ Face Off
‘Hangover’ kicks off to disappointing start.More
Lately
TODAY'S STORIES
Homage to James Turrell’s Light
Jean Trinh explores LACMA’s retrospective on James Turrell’s career and talks to the artist about light-play.
Direct to Video
8 Best Music Videos of the Week
The American Dream
Cannes Standout ‘The Immigrant’
Jimmy Fallon's 'Game of Desks'
First it was 'The Jersey Floor'. Then there was 'Downton Sixbey'. Check out this clip from his epic new parody, in case you missed it Friday night.
Elsewhere
Fashion Beast
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Nine Best Fashion Instagrams
Lena Dunham tries a graduation gown, Doutzen Kroes does some housekeeping, and Kim... More
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Amanda Bynes Wigs Out
The troubled child star donned a platinum blonde wig while facing drug charges in court... More
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Jenna Lyons Will Not Wear Google Glass; UN Backs Woman Who Sued Prada Japan for Sexual Discrimination
and there's been another Cannes jewelry heist. More
Elsewhere
The Royalist
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William: Bayern Munich Will Win Euro Soccer League
Willima is president of the British FA and was speaking at a soccer event in London today More
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King Edward VIII's Phone Was Bugged By His Own Government
Post Office ordered to monitor King's calls More
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Queen to Visit London Terror Site
The Queen is to go ahead with a long-planned visit to Woolwich Barracks next week More













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