by Mike Krumboltz Ever since the BP oil spill began to creep across the Gulf of Mexico, folks have been asking, "Who do we blame?" Of course, there's no one person at fault. However BP has made a consicious effort to make one person the face of the recovery effort. His name is Darryl Willis and you may have seen him in BP's recent PR blitz. In the ads, Mr. Willis explains that he is overseeing the claims process for victims of the Gulf Coast oil spill,

by Mike Krumboltz It's not every day that the leader of the free world goes head-to-head with a singer known for wearing studded bras. But such a contest is brewing this weekend...on Facebook . The popular social networking site announced that President Obama and musician Lady Gaga are neck and neck in terms of their fan numbers; both are approaching the 10 million mark. As of press time, Pres. Obama has 9,109,788 fans, slightly behind Ms. Gaga, who has 9,138,206 supporters.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. "Eclipse" premiere )Searches increased by 468%(. Now that's commitment: Camping out on a sidewalk for days to catch the L.A. opening of the third installment of the vampire series. Raining oil )+890%(. A video appears to show oily rain in Louisiana. Could be. Or could just be dirty roads. "Boston Med" )639%(. The show documenting the lives of doctors is reality TV in the best sense, say critics .

by Claudine Zap John Gotti Jr . wants his father's story to be told. And if rumors are to be believed, he wants Sylvester Stallone to tell it. That's right: "Rocky" could do "Gotti." It's an offer movie-goers just couldn't refuse. According to the gossip site TMZ , the son of the mob boss is in talks with the mother of all action heroes to play the part of his dad. Rambo, meet your match. John Gotti , who died in prison in 2002, was the head of the Gambino crime family .

by Claudine Zap Tori Spelling wants you to know: Her " Beverly Hills, 90210 " co-stars hate her. People magazine reported this shocking piece of news that she revealed on Ryan Seacrest's radio show . At least, it would be shocking, if there were any evidence that it were true. If it were a "90210" episode, maybe Tori would drive herself to the Peach Pit and bemoan her friendless fate. Or she could call up real-life gal-pal Jennie Garth . Oh, right. According to Tori,

by Mike Krumboltz Across the Web, a very important, very bizarre question is being asked: Who, exactly, is horse-boy ? The mystery began when an unusual photo surfaced from Google's "Street View" program. The Web software allows users a street-level view of neighborhoods all over the world. Most of the photos are completely unremarkable, but one image taken in Aberdeen, Scotland, is quite the opposite. It shows a man standing on the sidewalk, against a wall,

by Mike Krumboltz Think being in a royal family is a stuffy existence? Not always. There are trips to Africa, exclusive tennis tournaments to attend, and opulent weddings to plan. Over the past few days, the royal families from England and Monaco have been stepping out and sparking Web searches. Here's a recap for you, the commoners.

by Mike Krumboltz Not so long ago, Tom Cruise was the biggest movie star on the planet. During the '80s and '90s, the guy could not miss. But then, one fateful day, the excitable star decided to jump on Oprah's couch . It's been a rough go ever since. Many feel that the infamous moment, combined with a bizarre interview with Matt Lauer, caused his star power to tumble. His movies, which used to be sure money-makers, began to look a little risky. Does Cruise's newest film,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Gloria Steinem )Searches increased by 4,535%(. The long-time feminist came back to the "Colbert Report" to dish about the end of men and Republican women. Whooping cough )+643%(. California has declared a state-wide epidemic . Al Gore )+330%(. The former vice president now faces reports that he was the subject of a sex-crime investigation . Happy Meal )+289%(.

by Claudine Zap The vuvuzela is the South African horn that â€" like it nor not â€" has provided the buzzing background to the World Cup . And now it has its very own pop song. In response to a proposed ban on the blare, a team of producers pulled together a dance track called "Blow That Vuvuzela." Now the annoying stadium ambiance has become an annoyingly catchy song . Not that the fans need any encouragement to "blow that vuvuzela." But there is something to the song.

by Mike Krumboltz Rep. Joe Barton, who made a name for himself when he apologized to BP last week, is back in the news after posting an update to his Twitter account reading, "Joe Barton was right." This somewhat confusing statement is apparently a reference to his initial apology, which implied that, in his opinion, BP was the target of a "government shakedown." Following that first apology to BP CEO Tony Hayward, Rep. Barton was widely criticized. So,

by Mike Krumboltz Need a fancy, new phone? Have a deep-rooted hatred of all things Apple? This is your lucky day, misanthrope. The newest Droid phone, dubbed the Motorola Droid X, hits stores today, just in time to steal a bit of the new iPhone's thunder. Right now, it's exclusive to Verizon. You can read more of the nitty-gritty details over at PC Magazine .

by Mike Krumboltz Can't wait for the next Batman movie? Maybe "City of Scars," a half hour fan film starring the Dark Knight, can hold you over. With a budget of around $27,000, it's not your typical YouTube upload. This baby is professional through and through. You can watch it here .

by Mike Krumboltz In tennis, having to win by two games can be a pain. Just ask American John Isner and France's Nicolas Mahut. Their Wimbledon contest has gone on for an inconceivable ten hours . And it's not over yet. The match was recently suspended on account of darkness. The fifth set is currently all knotted up at 59-59.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Anne Hathaway )Searches increased by 1,945%(. Jewelry given to the star from ex-boyfriend and imprisoned businessman Raffaello Follieri, will be auctioned off by the FBI. Rolling Stone magazine )+1,802%(. Read the magazine profile that got General Stanley McChrystal in big trouble. Maria Sharapova )1,133%(. The tennis veteran advances after winning the opener at Wimbledon. Nikki Haley )+1,001%(.

by Claudine Zap Onscreen, Tom Cruise has shown us his intense side )think "Mission Impossible"(. Offscreen he's shown us his crazy side )Oprah's couch jumping incident, anyone?(. With " Knight and Day ," we get to see the actor's lighter touch â€" while still keeping the body count high and the stunts nonstop. So how do the critics like the new Cruise? Let's take a look.

by Mike Krumboltz " Footloose ," the 1984 film about dancing teens, launched Kevin Bacon 's career. Will the remake do the same for Kenny Wormald ? The film's producers had been looking for the right actor to fill Bacon's sizable shoes for some time. Several high-profile stars had been rumored for the role, including Zac Efron )dropped out, didn't want to be typecast( and Chace Crawford ) also dropped out , scheduling conflict(.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Leonard Nimoy )Searches increased by 12,318%(. Mr. Spock was honored by "Star Trek" fans in Vulcan, Canada . The actor is hanging up his pointy ears for good. Cyndi Lauper )+8,366%(. The '80s pop star and competitor on "Celebrity Apprentice" will star in a reality show about her life. Chelsea Clinton )+7,054%(. Mark your calendars: The former first daughter is getting married on July 31. "Green Hornet" )+912%(.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. David Blaine )Searches increased by 1,080%(. Spoiler alert: The method behind the magician's levitation trick is explained . Boycott BP )+871%(. Music acts like Korn, Backstreet Boys and Lady Gaga will not be gassing up their tour buses with BP. Cole slaw recipe )+307%(. Our favorite: Broccoli slaw. Don't knock it till you try it . Weekend box office )+306%(. "Toy Story 3" crushed "The Karate Kid,

by Mike Krumboltz Nobody expected " Jonah Hex " to beat " Toy Story 3 " at the box office. But even the most cynical Hollywood pundit couldn't foresee the flick's embarrassing eighth-place finish . Eighth place, kids. Not even elementary school science fairs hand out ribbons for eighth place. The movie made less money than the not-screened-for-critics " Killers ," for crying out loud. And that's been out for three weeks! And )and!( it stars Ashton Kutcher !