The Grinches at the New Jersey Italian American Legislative Caucus want to put an end to the most important reality show of our time! 1010Wins reports that caucus chairman Joseph Vitale has sent a letter to the president of Viacom saying that Jersey Shore "promotes derogatory ethnic stereotypes of Italian Americans and is 'wildly offensive.''' Who knew Italian Americans were so sensitive; this is totally not how we thought they were after watching The Sopranos for so many years. more ›

Did you guys watch Jersey Shore last week? All you really need to do is watch this animated gif and you'll get the gist. The show is the center of some controversy, with Italian-American group Unico National calling for its cancellation after promos aired on MTV using the word "guido." The show is still slated to air again, on schedule, tomorrow night — and the drama continues off-air as well. more ›

MTV is readying to roll out their latest reality show, Jersey Shore, with promos already airing that describe their latest round of reality robots as keeping "their hair high, their muscles juiced and their fists pumping all summer long!" They also depict their Italian-American beach-going stars as the "hottest, tannest, craziest Guidos." more ›

A group of influential paisans from Staten Island, drunk on the idea of starting the first vineyard in contemporary New York City, have been on a wine-tasting tour of Tuscany, researching vineyards to figure out the best way to bring their brain-child back to their home borough. Yes, you read that correctly – according to today’s Times, you’ll soon be able to step off the Staten Island Ferry and pick up a bottle of Fresh... more ›

With The Sopranos gone, those wishing for a slice of gangster life and a free John Gotti poster can watch out for Mob Candy magazine. Back in May, Radar explained how the magazine came to be during a conversation between editor in chief Tyrone Christopher and publisher Frank DiMatteo and that the first issue would feature "articles on Don Carlo Gambino's legacy, 50 years of rats, FBI vs. Italian Americans, along with current mobster news, hot girls, hitmen, and contracts." more ›

Last week, Rudy Giuliani ruffled some Italian-American feathers when he did an impersonation of Don Corleone during a California campaign stop. Newsday reports that the former Mayor "recycled" an "old New York gag" by saying, "Thank youse all very much for invitin' me here tuh-day, to this meeting of the families from different parts'a California." more ›

Born in New York, De Niro started his own film festival - the Tribeca Film Festival - in 2002 to help the economy of Lower Manhattan. Gothamist took a look at his list of movies, and he certainly does do quite a bit of films where he is "playing gangsters of Italian descent." more ›