The Oscar nominations came out today: "Brokeback Mountain" received eight, Philip Seymour Hoffman was nominated for his portrayal of Truman Capote, and Felicity Huffman was nominated for playing a transsexual. And despite all that, this is expected to be only the seventh-gayest Oscars of all time.

Earlier tonight President Bush delivered his State of the Union Address. The President gave the speech at 9:00 p.m., which means he wore his pajamas under his suit.

Earlier today, Judge Samuel Alito was confirmed as the United States 110th Supreme Court Justice. President Bush congratulated Alito and said he hopes he gets along with the other 109 judges.

This week in Miami, Vince Neil of Motley Crue was so drunk that he had to be pulled offstage at a charity benefit. The saddest part? The charity benefit was for Vince Neil.

MSNBC is reporting that a lion cub at the San Diego zoo is being raised by a dog. Zookeepers say they're going to let the dogs raise the lion right up until the moment he gets eaten.

It's Groundhog Day. This year Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of "Brokeback Mountain" jokes.

Oscar nominations came out this week. One of the gay cowboys from Brokeback Mountain was nominated for best actor. The other was only nominated as best supporting actor. When asked about it, the Academy said, "Well somebody needs to be on the bottom."

This week in Amsterdam, a pharmacy is opening that will sell nothing but medical marijuana. Which is great because up until now you could only buy pot in Amsterdam at cafes, gas stations, and churches.

According to the Washington Post, one of Presidents Bush's biggest pet peeves is when a cell phone rings during a meeting. Apparently, his second biggest pet peeve is when his Pez dispenser gets jammed.

US Weekly is reporting that Jessica Simpson's ex-husband Nick Lachey is dating a former Miss Kentucky beauty pageant winner. Nick says that after being married to Jessica, he's ready for the depth and intelligence of Miss Kentucky.

According to the New York Post, Janet Jackson recently gained 50 pounds. Apparently Michael Jackson also gained 50 pounds and someone made him drop the seven-year-old.

The Super Bowl is this Sunday in Detroit - and because of a heightened threat level - security measures will include gun-boats, armed helicopters, and bomb-defusing robots. So in other words: It's a typical Sunday in Detroit.

This year at the Super Bowl the Rolling Stones will be performing at halftime. So once again, this year, another saggy breast might pop out.

It was reported today that California Governor Arnold Schwarzeneggers' re-election campaign is several hundred thousand dollars in debt. In other words, there will be a "Terminator 4."

The New York Board of Health is passing the first set of laws governing Orthodox Jewish circumcisions. Law No. 1? No more zany sound effects.

Paris Hilton is reportedly upset because her private diaries have been stolen. Police say the suspect must have had access to her bedroom; so, it could be anyone.


Have a look back on Conan classic lines...