Roger Ebert, arguably the face of film criticism in America, isn't much known for his food writing. That didn't stop him from coming out with a new cookbook, and neither did the fact that he hasn't been able to eat, taste, or smell for four years, since cancer claimed his lower jaw.

In a cooking-centric New York Times profile, 68-year-old Ebert is shown as a man much enamored with food to this day, regardless of his circumstances.

"I love spicy and Indian," he wrote on a notepad -- he can no longer speak. "Food for me is in the present tense. Eating for me is now only in the past tense. I can remember the taste and smell of everything, even though I can no longer taste or smell."

The onetime 'At the Movies' host spoke of his "voluptuous food memory," saying he fantasized about root beer and candy for weeks after his surgery. Steak 'n Shake has been a touchstone in Ebert's post-food days; he contends the chain and his Illinois heritage are inseparable. While Ebert can't recall his last meal or some of his finer dining experiences in life, trips to Steak 'n Shake are so vivid he spent hospital time visualizing meals at the diner, bite by bite.

The search for the viral puppy-throwing girl sweeping the web just got nuclear. She pissed off Michael Bay.

Last night, Gawker reported that the director of the 'Transformers' franchise announced on his website's blog he's offering a $50,000 reward for the arrest of the mysterious girl shown throwing defenseless puppies into a river in a YouTube video.

The following was posted, but was later deleted:

"There is a disturbing video going around the news outlets. It'd a video of a blonde woman in a red sweatshirt casually tossing casually tossing squealing puppies into the fast-moving river one by one."

Nigel Barker is making sure every step taken during Fashion Week is for a good cause, so PopEater hit the pavement with the 'America's Next Top Model' photographer in NYC's iconic Meatpacking District to kick off Nine West's Runway Relief, which raises awareness for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. Barker is passionate about his latest project, adding it should "hit home" for everyone. "My wife's grandmother died of breast cancer. It was very hard for us," he tells PopEater.

The philanthropic photographer isn't missing a beat, though, living life to the fullest and gearing up for season 16 of 'Top Model.' Andrew Leon Tally is back on the panel as a permanent judge, and this year, there's a new magazine sponsor.

"This season's winner will receive the cover of Italian Vogue!" Barker reveals. "We've always been known for our antics, so it's a great, exciting season."

Andy Cohen, the adorable Bravo exec who gave himself his own talk show ('Watch What Happens: Live'), sat down with me to answer some of my burning questions about his uber-hot 'Housewives' franchise. Find out what secrets he reveals about part two of the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' reunion show, airing Monday. He's the brave host. Plus, learn why the ladies should NOT need a pay increase any time soon and why Bravo passed on doing a gay version of the franchise.

What can we expect on Monday night ... come on Andy, give us a tease!
More engaging dialogue, Kim G., a show-and-tell from Danielle, a surprising plea for forgiveness and a shocking conclusion.

The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs has been freed from a New York City jail. City Department of Correction records show Robert "Joe" Halderman was released Thursday. He served four months of his six-month sentence and got time off for good behavior.

A New York woman has sued rapper-producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, 40, saying he fired her because of her age two decades after she helped launch his career.

Fifty-one-year-old Francesca Spero filed the age discrimination lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan.

The lawsuit says the Malverne resident introduced Combs to hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and Uptown Records after meeting Combs in 1988. It says she worked at Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment record label as an executive for 12 years before being fired in March.

Having wrapped filming on 'Jersey Shore' Season 3, Snooki, JWoww, The Situation and co. celebrated the finish in style, partying on the top floor of the White Pearl Hotel in Seaside Heights. RadarOnline.com has exclusive photos and details from the bash, and miraculously, it was a pretty peaceful affair!

"No one was falling down drunk and there were no fights. It was surprising to say the least," an onlooker told Radar. "It was really low key in comparison with how they normally are."

Drama-free as it was, the cops were still called for a noise complaint. "But they weren't being rowdy and no issues evolved," a source said.

JWoww was spotted with beau Roger Williams (left), her new man since breaking up with Tom Lippolis earlier this summer. New cast member Deena was also in attendance.

Radar writes that the 'Jersey Shore' cast will spend the rest of the week doing post-show interviews. See more photos after the jump!