My Birthday Came Early, Ryan Lochte Has a Reality TV Show
For those wondering, my birthday is April 12th, but it might as well be January 7th because it was announced today that Ryan Lochte — mythical merman extraordinaire — will be getting his own reality show on E!. I will never receive a gift greater than this.
My 10 Favorite Pop Culture Events of This Past Year [The Weekly 10]
In case you forgot all of the great pop culture hijinks that happened this year, let me take you on a trip down 2012 lane……

Can Sex Boost Athletic Performance? [Body Blog]
A few juicy tidbits about the Olympic village captured our attention. One of those tidbits was the fact that the International Olympic Committee distributed 150,000 condoms to the athletes this year.
Paul Ryan, Olympic Closing Ceremonies, the Spice Girls, and More! [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
It’s ok, you don’t have to admit that you spent the entire week crying and watching the Olympics. We rounded up the top news stories for you, and they’re all right here.
Tragedy Strikes at Home While the Olympics Carry On in London [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
Once again, we’re sad to say that the national news isn’t the happiest this week. Our hearts go out to the victims of the shooting in Wisconsin. Read on for more details on that tragedy, as well as other world news updates.
London Calling- Olympic Fashion For Less! [Budget Stylista]
The Olympics are all the rage right now, and it seems like the fashion world has taken notice! British flags are waving everywhere, adorning everything from handbags to t-shirts.
Team USA Will Call You, Maybe, and More! [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
Hey, guys! It’s the Olympics! Since we know you’ve been glued to your TV all weekend, here’s what you missed.

Around the Web

Naked Gentlemen Tell Us Why Guys Cheat [Candy Dish]
We’re getting our information from the “mouths of babes” as the saying goes. Okay, so maybe it’s not from babes, but it is from a naked gentleman who wants to tell us all about the cheating world.
Expletives Are No Way to Garner Fans, Silly Goose [Candy Dish]
This celeb pop sensation has a clean slate. This kid is so vanilla, the only thing he has going for him is the hottie thats always seen on his arm.
The USA Olympic Swim Team Does ‘Call Me Maybe’ Video–HOTT! [Candy Dish]
Just when you thought the ‘Call Me Maybe’ sensation was over…it re-emerges in the greatest way imaginable.
The Scene in Colorado, A First for the Tour de France and More! [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
We’re sad to say that our updates on current events aren’t always so cheerful, and that goes for this week especially. Once again, we’d like to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the Aurora shooting and their families and friends. Read on for updates about the shooting, as well as this week’s other top stories.
Olympic Uniform Scandal, Shark Attacks, “That Gotye Song,” and More! [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
Still hiding under your bed after Friday the 13th? Here’s what you missed in the last week.

Olympic Swimmer Rebecca Adlington To Quit Twitter Due To Trolls
Ah internet trolls. One of the best things to deal with as a blogger or person of fame. NOT.

My Birthday Came Early, Ryan Lochte Has a Reality TV Show