Cheat Sheet - Miley Cyrus: The Nadir of American Civilization?

Today: Thousands Mark March On Washington , 50 Years of the Civil-Rights Movement—in 10 Charts , Report: Douglas & Zeta-Jones Separated August 28, 2013 LOW POINT 1. Pop Goes Miley Cyrus If Miley Cyrus wanted us to talk about her VMA performance for three days…well, it worked. As the former Disney star capitalizes on her infamy with a new song called "Twerk," The Daily Beast's Tunku Varadarjan ponders what the hubbub says about American civilization. Have we hit rock bottom? Read it at The Daily Beast GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 2. Thousands Mark March on Washington Thousands of people descended on the National Mall on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The crowd gathered in the nation's capitol even in heavy rain waving signs that read "The new Jim Crow must go" and "50 years later still fighting to vote." Nearly five hours of speeches are planned to mark the event, including appearances by Oprah Winfrey, President Barack Obama, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Rep. John Lewis, a Democrat from Georgia who is the only surviving speaker from the 1963 march, is also scheduled to speak. Read it at USA Today ANNIVERSARY 3. 50 Years of Civil Rights in 10 Charts In the half century since "I Have a Dream," African-Americans have made some great strides in education, political representation, and voter turnout. In other areas, it's like nothing has changed at all. As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, this data shows how far we've come. Read it at The Daily Beast SPLITSVILLE 4. Report: Douglas & Zeta-Jones Separated Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have decided to separate, People reported on Wednesday. The couple, who have been married for almost 13 years, have not filed for divorce or legal separation yet, but sources told the magazine that they are spending time apart. In the past few years, Douglas battled cancer (he said he contracted HPV from oral sex), Zeta-Jones has been hospitalized for bipolar disorder, and Douglas's son from his first marriage, Cameron, was sentenced to five years in prison for drug possession (and later an additional four and a half years for possessing drugs in prison). "The stress has taken a toll on their marriage," a friend said. Douglas and Zeta-Jones have two children together: Dylan, 13, and Carys, 10. Read it at People RAWR 5. Police Seize Putin Underwear Picture I see Paris, I see France, I see Vladimir Putin's underpants. A provocative painting featuring Russia's president in a tight-fitting slip was removed from a gallery in St. Petersburg on Wednesday after it was deemed illegal. The image, which also depicts Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in women's underwear, breaks a law in Russia that bans the spread of "gay propaganda." The owner of the Russian gallery, Alexander Donskoy, said the police shut down his business without a warrant. "We have been given no formal documents banning us from operating and no receipt confirming our petty cash was seized." Read it at The Guardian BETE NOIR New Bachmann Book Spills Dirt On congresswoman's 2012 campaign. WHITTLED DOWN She Killed Herself; He Got 30 Days for Rape Her teacher originally had 15-year sentence. 115TH PLACE Scientists Confirm New Chemical Element But needs a better name than ununpentium. voters for rent Weiner Apparently Hired Crowd of Supporters And his new ad features interns. Sordid Details Aaron Hernandez's Dark Past Revealed May have had two violent incidents covered up in the past. CNBC Syrian Crisis Could Become Economic Crisis Us Weekly Exclusive: Jessica Simpson Debuts Baby Son Ace Knute Johnson! Rolling Stone Aaron Hernandez: The Gangster in the Huddle GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. 5 Forgotten March on Washington Speeches We all know Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech from 1963. But to commemorate the march's 50th anniversary, here are some speeches from the historic event that you might not have heard. More Videos Let Syria Bleed by Christopher Dickey Republicans Who Love Obamacare by Daniel Gross Is Prince Harry Getting Married? by Tom Sykes

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