Building a successful career takes years of hard work and dedication—just ask Hillary Clinton, who has spent years building up her power and influence. And Clinton has inspired women around the world, like her own former intern, Samantha Kogelman, who left the world of politics behind in favor of a career in hardcore porn. more ›

Charlie Sheen can now officially spend all of his time on what matters most: building his sex palace, taking out trolls, something or other about warlocks, and Tweeting. According to TMZ, the actor was just fired from Two and a Half Men, and Warner Bros. has issued the following statement: "After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services, effective immediately." No word on whether or not the show will go back into production, Warner Bros. says a decision has not been made yet. This move will cost both WB and CBS a lot of money. more ›

We're looking for one or two more enthusiastic interns to work out of our Brooklyn office (or sometimes from the comfort of your own home/dorm room, depending on the task at hand) through the fall. Responsibilities vary widely, hours are flexible, but we do want someone who can be available 2 days out of the week. Bloggers, journalism students, English majors, autodidacts, quick wits, and anyone with a passion for NYC and the skills to write about it are encouraged to drop us a line. No pay, but some perks and college credit available. For more details inquire within, and please email your resume, availability during the week and any other relevant information to info@gothamist.com, subject "internship." (No attachments, please.) more ›

The NY Times used the Freedom of Information Act to find out exactly who is landing coveted City Hall internships. And, SURPRISE, many of the interns are the children of the rich, famous and/or connected: "They are the children and relatives of boldface names, like Lloyd C. Blankfein, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs; Peter G. Peterson, co-founder of the Blackstone Group; and Laurence A. Tisch, who was a hotel mogul and chief executive of CBS... The roster has also included grandchildren and stepchildren of people with ties to Mr. Bloomberg and his friends, including the grandson of Robert A. Caro, chronicler of Robert Moses, and the stepson of Neil Simon, the playwright, who endorsed Mr. Bloomberg last fall." more ›

We interrupt your Sunday afternoon to bring you this very important news from the Post: their 20-year-old intern was able to buy beer at delis and bars around the city! That's right, folks, despite an ID that clearly states he is "UNDER 21 UNTIL" his birth date, the intern got served at 17 out of 30 establishments he visited. Slow news day, huh? more ›

Ex-Giants running back Tiki Barber, who turns 35 today, has dumped his 8-months-pregnant wife for a 23-year-old former NBC intern. According to the Post, Barber left Ginny, his wife of 11 years, for Traci Lynn Johnson, whom he has apparently been seeing for at least five months. Barber announced yesterday, "This decision was a painful one, but we are moving forward amicably and will continue to work together to raise our children with the love and dedication they have always known." Hmm, this all sounds very familiar. more ›

Before he resigned from office, former Rep. Eric Massa was reportedly under investigation for allegedly groping three male staffers, as well as incidents of improper conduct with interns and aides. The southwestern New York Congressman has said he stepped down for a number of reasons including his health, his "salty" language, and because Democratic leaders had launched a conspiracy to force him from the House before the healthcare vote. White House officials have called those allegations "ridiculous." more ›

Thanks to David Letterman's admission that he had flings with staffers, Quinnipiac College told TMZ, "Due to recent circumstances we will have a discussion with those in charge of placing our interns at the David Letterman show in the future. We will diligently oversee this internship program to ensure that our interns are out of harm's way." Gawker wonders, "Isn't this going a bit, oh, we don't know — far? Should Letterman really cross over to full-blown villainy?... It's not like he's Jack the Ripper or the intern's greatest nightmare: a Congressman." more ›

We're looking for one more enthusiastic intern to work out of our Brooklyn office (or from the comfort of your own home/dorm room, depending on the task at hand) on Tuesdays and Fridays for the rest of the summer, and, who knows, maybe beyond. Responsibilities vary widely, hours are very flexible. Bloggers, journalism students, English majors, autodidacts, quick wits, and anyone with a passion for NYC and the skills to write about it are encouraged to drop us a line. No pay, but occasional perks and college credit available. For more details inquire within, and please email your resume and any other relevant information to info (AT) gothamist (DOT) com, subject "internship." (No attachments, please.) more ›

Some new details about the relationship Assemblyman Sam Hoyt (D-Buffalo) had with a former Legislative intern. The Post now reports the intern, Lori Gladwell, was 24 and "wrapping up a six-month internship with another legislator" when the affair with the married Hoyt started in May 2003. Her lawyer said, "This is a personal matter that concluded three years ago...My client has moved on with her life, and she hopes that all parties do the same." Hoyt, who says he did nothing wrong, is currently under investigation by the Ethics Committee, because there's a strict no-fraternization rule between interns and lawmakers (the law wasn't put in place until 2004, after another lawmaker slept at an intern's hotel room because he was too drunk to drive). The Buffalo News has an interesting article about the controversy--Hoyt's lawyer think the attacks are coming from his primary challenger, Barbara Kavanaugh. more ›

The scandal around emails that Assemblyman Sam Hoyt (D-Buffalo) reportedly sent a colleague's teen intern is currently out of Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver's hands, as the Ethics Committee looks it over. However, the NY Times notes that accusations of sexual misconduct by lawmakers or staffers is "especially sensitive for Mr. Silver, who has faced criticism that he mishandled a 2001 complaint that his former chief of staff sexually assaulted an Assembly employee." more ›

Yesterday, PoliticsNY posted emails that Assemblyman Sam Hoyt (D-Buffalo) sent to a colleague's then-19-year-old intern, prompting the married father of two to apologize for a "painful and private matter." The emails are from 2003 and 2004 (including one where Hoyt writes, "I could be your human lollipop") and many were sent before the Legislature's anti-fraternization policy was enacted in May 2004, though Hoyt did try to meet up with the young woman in June 2004. Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver, forwarded the allegations to the ethics committee and said, "The Assembly has strict policies regarding fraternization. Violations of these policies will not be tolerated." Hoyt happens to be up for reelection this year. more ›

Spawn of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, Frances Bean, has taken an internship for the summer at Rolling Stone -- the magazine that once commemorated her father's death with a tribute issue. Earlier this year she told Harper's Bazaar that her career aspirations involved photography and journalism, while hinting at the upcoming internship at the rock rag. The NY Post reports via some "insiders" that "she doesn't get coffee for anyone . . . calls in sick all the time and wears funny outfits." A Rolling Stone rep, however, assures all gossip-mongers that their rock star royalty is "a great girl, and we're thrilled to have her." Besides, she's only 15-years-old and already works full-time keeping her mother's train wreck from derailing past the point of no return. more ›

The latest craze for professional athletes is to intern in media. Ranger forward Sean Avery is headed to intern at Vogue this summer, while Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce spent today interning for the Howard Stern show. Bababooey! more ›