Last evening marked the 59th Annual Emmy Awards (which I've heard were unyieldingly boring). Although they remain one of the least merit-based awards in history, the Emmys are one of the sharpest, and that should count for something.

After the jump, the gowns! Oh, the gowns!

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• Having trouble with your marriage? Well you need to consult Ice T and Coco, of course. [INO]

• Angie's mom's dying wish was for her to marry Brad. If your mom's only dying wish is for you to marry your boyfriend, Brad Pitt, you should probably go ahead and do that for her. [Star]

• Kevin Bacon making fun of himself for charity. What a mensch. [CityRag]

• Garner and Affleck's kid. Cute baby. [WWTDD]

• Boston traumatized by the Cartoon Network. [BC]

• I guess those who kick together don't stick together. [DListed]

• Michael Jackson's kids are darker than him, and he's black. Unbelievable. [TMZ]