Amid the simmering pot of tensions on the Korean peninsula, Kim Jong-Un and co. releeasd a propaganda video Friday that shows four U.S. cities in the crosshairs of North Korean nuclear missiles that have yet to be tested. In the process of trying to drum up nationalism/fear, North Korea has, according to the Washington Post, committed a first: mistaking Colorado Springs for Louisiana.

State Senator J.P. Morrell has set a special hearing to review information about a Mardi Gras weekend altercation caught on video between state troopers and two young men.The hearing is scheduled to take place March 5 at 5 p.m. at the Southern University New Orleans, the senator said in a statement. The event will be held in the university gymnasium.

TV news viewers saw Mayor Mitch do the Wobble over Mardi Gras, but he wasn't the only one cutting a rug in an official city capacity. A police officer on parade duty surprised revelers as he joined them on the greatest dance craze since the Cupid Shuffle. Click through to view the video that's quickly going viral:

On Wednesday, we had a purse snatching in the Quarter, imagine that. But this time, it was all caught on film. NOPD PIO's turned DP's and PA's have released some video. They were also considerate enough to offer the following backstory. (Video and backstory after the jump.)

Literacy advocates cum hip-hop virtuosos cum filmmakers, 2 Cent are at it again. At the stroke of midnight, the civic minded artists released their third annual Christmas video. As always, the group spread awareness, holiday joy, and laughs while taking aim at some of music's biggest stars. This year, they skewer the likes of Lady Gaga, Rick Ross... and Weezy. Video after the jump.

Spanning neighborhoods and genres, Fringe kicked off with a KABLAM! Wednesday night. As the action reached fever pitch, NoDef's crack team of stage savants was out among the crowds, taking in all the marionettes, reworked slave narratives, shadow puppets and Mr. T appearances that were thrown at them. Looking to get in on the fun that lurks in the 70 performances, but don't know where to start? Start with the following reviews.

There's lots of art down here, and a ton of it deals with Katrina. Let's just say some pieces are better than others, but everyone's heart is the right place. Then, there is Teddy Smith! This guy delivers! We stumbled upon this gem whereby Smith films the abandoned Six Flags. Aside from being real cool as all abandoned amusement parks are (Asbury Park made Bruce's career,) and having some great post-k moments (the sign still says, "Closed for Storm,"), the piece is artistically stunning.

Watch for yourself!

It's funny, yet we're not laughing. Go figure.

Hi, my name is David Vitter. You might remember me from such bodies as the US Senate or House of Represenatives. Or maybe, you remember me from such bodies as the DC Madame or the Canal Street Madame, and their House of Represenatives...

Daily Kingfish shows us an entertaining youtube confrontation.

Better yet, Stormy Daniels, "adult film" star has been contemplating a run against the Steamy Senator. She will announce her decision on April 15.