The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Media

Greg Mortenson, author of inspirational memoir Three Cups of Tea, defends his book against accusations of fabrication. [New York Times]

Sidney Harman, the entrepreneur and philanthropist who saved Newsweek, died last week after a battle with cancer. [The Daily Beast]

Sometimes the media gives us gems like Jersey Shore and Dancing with the Stars that we will love, regardless of how crazy they are. Time magazine documents the 2011 Reality Rocks Expo: [Time]

Not on the Twitter bandwagon yet? With 200 million users and counting, it’s time to get on board! [CNN]

Tired of all the serious media coverage of the Royal Wedding? Check out this humorous take on the wedding of the century. Let’s hope Prince William really does leapfrog over his brother down the aisle. [CNN Video]