1. “After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago. I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.” – The real reason behind Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s recent split — the fact that he father a child with a longtime staffer — has finally come out.
2. As part of its “Find the Future” Centennial celebration, the New York Public Library has launched a free iPad app that allows users to search, scroll, and zoom around on select items in its vast research collection, beginning with the NYPL’s vast holdings on the 1939-1940 World’s Fair. [via Book Bench]
3. In case you missed the Factor last night, watch the best parts of Jon Stewart and Bill O’Reilly’s face off over whether or not Common should have been invited to a poetry reading at the White House here.
4. Jack White is reportedly in talks to re-record the music for a film adaptation of The Kinks’ 1975 concept album, Schoolboys In Disgrace. Says Bobcat Goldthwait, who’s working on the project with Ray Davies: “It’s the genesis story of a supervillain set to music. It’s the story of the world’s most charming criminal and a realistic high school musical for all the kids who hate sugary, sweet, unrealistic high school musicals.” [via NME]
5. In case you’re not planning to head to GaGaville to preview new songs from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, “Marry The Night,” the first to debut there, is streaming right here.
Bonus link: These Are the First Lego Sets Ever Launched Into Space