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  • Pontypool

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:07 am
    Highly effective horror film out of Canada hits DVD There are plenty of horror films out there dealing with a widespread epidemic wiping out nearly everyone.  This could be due to a supernatural force, like vampires or zombies, or even some sort of contagion infecting humans like in 28 Days Later.  These survivalist films have the protagonists running for their lives through the city and country trying to find a safe place to escape their inevitable death.  In Bruce McDonald’s recent film Pontypool things are handled a very different, but very effective, way. …

  • Marvel Heartbreakers #1

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:07 am
    Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Marvel has released this one-shot featuring four tales of love (or the lack thereof) featuring some of their more underused female characters….and Spider-Man. First up, Kathryn Immonen and Elena Casagrande unleash a quick tale of college-age Peter Parker, trying to avoid a clash between his two ladies loves, Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson.  Taking refuge in the ventilation system, Parker becomes embroiled in a quick fight with the inadvertent creation of two of the worst chemistry students in the world.  It’s a quick story, but…

  • The Bourne Ultimatum Blu-Ray

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:07 am
    Everybody’s favorite amnesiac spy is back for another round of hi-def hotness and CIA hurt. They took his identity. They killed his girlfriend. They should have left him alone, but even after he proved to the CIA just what a bad idea it is to screw with him, they still try to know him off at every available opportunity. In London, a journalist with a secret source knows more about Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) and his origins than he should. It attracts the attention of the CIA - and more specifically, Noah Vosen (David Strathairn) - and Bourne himself. Vosen orders surveillance, grabs and…

  • 7 Days

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:07 am
    French Canadian revenge thriller shocks at Sundance This year a few films which had a debut at the indie film festival Sundance can be seen by a much wider audience.  A few select films were chosen this year to hit Video on Demand after their initial screenings in Park City, Utah.  One of these pictures is a French Canadian harsh look at the effects of losing a child in a violent way and how far a father will go.  Daniel Grou’s 7 Days (Les sept jours du talion), based on screenwriter Patrick Senécal’s own novel of the same name, is a dark, vicious film in both…

  • Ciminal: The Sinners #4

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:07 am
    Just how many mistakes can Tracy Lawless make in one night? “You’re an idiot.” “You’re the one getting in gun fights.” “Are you a complete idiot?” “Take him.” In Criminal: The Sinners #4 everything seems to point to the same conclusion; Tracy Lawless is an idiot who’s completely over his head.  This is the “oh crap” issue of this Criminal storyline as everything Tracy has been trying to do just completely falls down around him.  Ordered by this boss Mr. Hyde to find out who has been killing Hyde’s…
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  • THIS WEEK IN YOUTUBE

    Shira
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:42 pm
    This time we take on Elton John, Chevy Chase and who could forget our weekly YouTube favorite- Lady Gaga.

  • THE STREAMY AWARDS- FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

    Shira
    3 Feb 2010 | 2:28 pm
    If you know me or have navigated enough of my work, you might know that I’m very passionate about the web space and the community behind it. That’s why it was so awesome to be part of the first ever Streamy Awards last year, honoring the best in web television. Now in its second year, the Streamy’s are planning to be bigger and better than ever. Just like traditional award shows where studios ask for the public and the academy to vote for shows or films, the Streamy’s have web creators asking for consideration as well. The video below proves why your support…

  • LIVE EARTH TV EPISODE 3

    Shira
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:57 am
    LiveEarth TV Episode 3: Kara Goucher on the Run for Water from Live Earth on Vimeo.

  • SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2010!

    Shira
    23 Jan 2010 | 12:15 pm
    Live from the Tweethouse This is my 5th year at Sundance and every year seems to bring a different adventure. I first came here doing celeb interviews for the site Wireimage.com. I then covered the fest for Gamestop and Movies.com, and the following year I was the video host for the Hollywood Life House. Last year, was definitely an experience to say the least. Ashton Kutcher brought me and some other “social media mavens” (as he pegged us) to Park City to compete in a project he called “24 Hours at Sundance”. We livestreamed non-stop over 24 hours, and were given…

  • COVERING HAITI

    Shira
    19 Jan 2010 | 3:32 pm
    Chatting over skype video with Catherine Laine in Haiti I’ve had my own blog on CBSNews.com since September, where I’ve had the opportunity to blog/vlog about “social trends and pop culture”. This encompasses stories that I hope can entertain, inspire, inform, are at the pulse of culture and influencing the online conversation. The subject on everyone’s minds over the past week is obviously Haiti. We all have our own way of helping out and giving back. We may donate money and/or volunteer; celebrities may use their influence as a megaphone for positive impact;…
 
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  • Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun

    3 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Last night, ABC presented the two-hour season premiere of Lost, the mystery-shrouded ABC drama that's beginning its final year. The network was so secretive about the show's contents that it made only the first five minutes available for critics to preview. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the premiere and takes a larger look at the Lost phenomenon.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

  • Expanded Oscar Field Makes Room For Big-Money Movies

    2 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    If nominating 10 films for Best Picture was supposed to mean more of the potential audience had seen more of the movies, it's probably going to work.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

  • 'Hurt Locker,' 'Avatar' Lead Oscar Contenders

    2 Feb 2010 | 5:49 am
    The war-on-terror thriller and the sci-fi sensation received nine Academy Awards nominations each, including best picture and director for Hurt Locker's Kathryn Bigelow and her ex-husband James Cameron.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

  • For 'Lost' Fans In Hawaii, A Premiere With A View

    1 Feb 2010 | 10:19 pm
    The premiere of the final season of ABC's hit sci-fi drama airs Tuesday, but a few hard-core fans couldn't wait. Thousands headed out to Hawaii this past weekend — where the show is filmed — to watch an advance screening on a giant screen erected on Waikiki Beach.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

  • Is Blond The New Black?

    1 Feb 2010 | 1:53 pm
    My mother who is Black asked, "You know you're not a white woman, right?" My mother's comments made me cringe. I protested. I told her - I'm proud of who I am — my brown skin, my brown hair, my race. She rolled her eyes.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us
 
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  • CD Review: Sade, “Soldier of Love”

    Rob Smith
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    I am convinced Sade Adu lives not among us (nor, apparently, in Jamaica, where she’s had a few … um … issues), but in the long-lost ocean kingdom of Atlantis, in a house that looks a lot like the mermaid scenes in the “No Ordinary Love” video. It is there that she hones her craft—practicing her vocal scales, making sweet love to some lucky merman, furiously downloading Barry White bootlegs, and slowly—very slowly—writing songs. About every eight or ten years or so, she literally surfaces to show off her most recent creations, and we all swoon and disrobe and…

  • CD Review: Yeasayer, “Odd Blood”

    Ken Shane
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:31 am
    The Brooklyn-based band (yes, another one!) Yeasayer garnered a lot of positive critical and public attention with their 2007 debut album All Hours Cymbals. Following rigorous touring in support of the album, the band retreated to upstate New York to record their second album, Odd Blood (Secretly Canadian). The new album is the sound made by musicians who have their ears, and their minds, open. The sound is a combination of pop smarts, and a determination to move the ball forward in terms of experimentation. Rarely in recent memory have the two co-existed so peacefully.The album opens on an…

  • The Popdose Guide to the Steve Miller Band, Part 2

    Rob Hoffman
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am
    As stated at the end of last week’s part one of our Steve Miller Band Guide, 1972 and 1973 represented a transitional period for Steve Miller. His upcoming eighth album would be the last under his groundbreaking contract with Capitol Records, and disappointing sales for his last two releases made it fairly clear that he was in danger of being dropped. In addition, Miller was in a bad car accident that kept him off his feet for several months – and left him lots of time to think about his future.Determined to make his next album the one that would finally put his music before the masses,…

  • Confessions of a Comics Shop Junkie No.3: “Demo Vol.2,” “Valentine,” and More

    Johnny Bacardi
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    In which I continue to take a look at select bound-and-published sequential narratives of recent vintage, some of which may still be on sale in a comics shop, book store or online merchant near you, if you’re lucky…or not, as the case may be.INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #22 Script: Matt Fraction Art: Salvador Larroca and various Marvel, $2.99Fraction is an insanely talented and imaginative writer who, when left to his own devices via works for smaller companies such as Casanova, can write some of the most convoluted and hard-to-parse scripts that I’ve encountered, anyway. Too smart for the…

  • Mix Six: “Bear McCreary”

    Ted Asregadoo
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:30 am
    DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HEREBeing a science fiction TV geek has gotten easier since my childhood days of Space: 1999, Star Trek, and the original Battlestar Galactica.  Thanks in large part to the financial success of Star Wars and Star Trek movies, science fiction programs have been easier to pitch in Hollywood — or so it seems to me.  Moreover, with the popularity of video games that, more often than not, have a science fiction theme to them, it’s increasingly clear that science fiction not a genre that’s only  relegated to the nerds.  Sure, a large part of the SF fan…
 
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  • Tim Robbins joins Green Lantern

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:01 am
      Tim Robbins has been cast in the forthcoming Green Lantern movie. Robbins will be playing the role of Senator Hammond, ex-astronaut and disapproving father of Dr Hector Hammond (played by Peter Sarsgaard) the film's psychic villain. Slowly the film is beginning to take shape, and director Martin Campbell (of Casino Royale fame), clearly felt Robbins could provide an experienced, Oscar-winning head to the billing of the hotly anticipated comic adaptation. So far so good. Hopefully Green Lantern is going to be the next comic book sleeper hit, just like Iron Man was in 2008 - sneaking in…

  • Soderbergh unleashes Contagion

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:56 am
      The constantly busy Steven Soderbergh is to reunite with The Informant! scriptwriter Scott Z. Burns for action thriller Contagion. The film is about the outbreak of a deadly virus and will have a multi-stranded narrative, not too dissimilar to Soderbergh's award-winning Traffic. Blog site The Playlist, reported that the project has already attracted the likes of heavyweight stars such as Matt Damon, who worked with Soderbergh and Burns on The Informant, as well as Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard. Reports suggest that the initial script was so good, that Soderbergh has…

  • Pitt and Reynolds in for Gunsmoke

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:18 am
    Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds have emerged as favourites to play Matt Dillon - that's Marshall Matt Dillon, fictional lawman - not Kevin's older brother. The LA Times reports that the two actors are leading the pack to land the role of the Dodge City peacekeeper in an adaptation of the classic TV series Gunsmoke, which ran from 1955-1975. Pitt will of course be the favourite, having previously showed his ability to tackle the wild west in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford in 2007. However, Reynolds is also said to be interested, and with upcoming roles in The Green…

  • Persia and Alice Superbowl ads

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:18 am
      The Superbowl has certainly treated us over the past few days with its confection of new movie trailers. That tradition continued apace over the weekend, as new spots for Mike Newell's Prince Of Persia and Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland surfaced. Neither give much more away in terms of plotting, but both feature some great imagery and a handful of shots that we’ve not seen before. Among them is a glimpse of Mia Wasikowska’s Alice in a full suit of armour facing off against a fire-breathing dragon. Meanwhile, Persia still balances on the edge of “could be…

  • Bill Murray IS in Ghostbusters 3!

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:18 am
    Bill Murray has revealed that he will be appearing in the upcoming Ghostbusters 3 film - as a ghost. In an article with the Mail on Sunday, Murray revealed that his character Dr. Peter Venkman will have a small role to play in the hotly anticipated sequel. However Murray made it clear that the only way he was going to appear in the next installment was as a deceased Ghostbuster; "I'll come back in Ghostbusters 3 only if I get to be a ghost. I said to them, 'I'll do it if you kill me off in the first reel.' So now they are going to have me as a ghost in the film." Everyone knows the…
 
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    Razor Candy

  • Suddenly a Saints fan

    7 Feb 2010 | 5:11 pm
    Confession:I don't give a fuck about the NFL. At all. Not even a LITTLE TINY fuck.However, I do have a gigantic Super Bowl-sized crush on Saints linebacker Scott Fujita. It doesn't hurt, of course, that he is 6'5, has a manly jaw, and a real purdy smile. But he is also politically outspoken (in a good way), socially conscious, and supports gay marriage and women's right to choose. And is raising his family in post-Katrina New Orleans.Oh and he's beautiful.

  • WTF

    6 Feb 2010 | 1:33 pm
    I don't even begin to understand what this is or why it exists. But I love it.[Via Gala Darling]

  • Just another manic Monday

    1 Feb 2010 | 10:06 am

  • Blah blah Harper blah blah blah

    27 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    Aw, man.Here's my morning.I wake up, realize it's only eight, go "whoo hoo!" and decide to go back to sleep. My phone buzzes - it's politics. By dad has texted me the following: Did you know that Chretien's liberals prorogued parliament four times? Where was the national press then? Did you know that 90% of Bloc funding comes from Canadian taxpayers? And 60% of NDP funds from the same place? And yes, it is 40% for the Tories. The point is why should any Canadian have to fund any political party with their taxes? ... thanks I'm done now :)I decide to reply later. Roll over, try to go back to…

  • Banksy makes a solid point

    11 Jan 2010 | 1:31 pm
    "What the human race needs is a lot more streakers."- Banksy
 
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  • Childhood obesity: It's not the amount of TV, it's the number of junk food commercials

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    The association between television viewing and childhood obesity is directly related to children's exposure to commercials that advertise unhealthy foods, according to a new study.

  • People out and about make cities secure

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Young people who have experienced threats and violence feel more insecure than others in urban public spaces, especially when alone.

  • Hackers at the movies

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Researchers in Ireland have analyzed 50 non-documentary movies from the last four decades featuring hackers and come to some intriguing conclusions about the hacker stereotype with implications for policy makers and education.

  • Moms' depression in pregnancy tied to antisocial behavior in teens

    6 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Researchers studying 120 British youth from inner-city areas found that mothers who became depressed when pregnant were four times as likely to have children who were violent at 16. This was true for both boys and girls. The mothers' depression, in turn, was predicted by their own aggressive and disruptive behavior as teens.

  • Reaching for the stars to create music of the universe

    3 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm
    While a supernova can be seen, it can't be heard, as sound waves cannot travel through space. But what if the light waves emitted by the exploding star and other cosmological phenomena could be translated into sound? That's the idea behind a "Rhythms of the Universe," a musical project to "sonify" the universe by Grateful Dead percussionist and Grammy award-winning artist Mickey Hart that caught the attention of Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist George Smoot of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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    Ulamonge Blog

  • Massive Attack - Splitting The Atom video

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pm
    Massive Attack-Splitting the Atom-directed by Edouard Salier from edouard salier on Vimeo.

  • (HD) Tokyo Sky Drive -Night ver.- 01

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:19 am
    Cool video

  • Puma by MIHARAYASUHIRO 10th Anniversary Viral - Pumaneko

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:12 am
    The on-going collaboration of Puma and Japanese designer Miharaya Yasuhiro enters its 10th year this season. For the occasion they have produced a great viral video, introducing the Pumaneko.http://mihara.puma.com

  • Michael Schumacher in the SLS AMG Tunnel Experiment

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:06 am
    Michael Schumacher test drives the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in an extraordinary experiment.

  • The lady and the reaper

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:01 am
    Spanish Oscar-nominated short. The story is about an old lady who is about the to die, and the fight between Grim Reaper, who wants her dead, and her famous doctor, who wants her alive.Written and Directed – Javier Recio GraciaProducers – Antonio Banderas and Manuel SiciliaExecutive Producers – Antonio Meliveo, Enrique Posner and Juan MolinaMusic – Sergio de la Puente
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  • HIATUS

    Jillian Madison
    2 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am
    Pophangover will taking a brief hiatus. I’m moving this month and don’t have time to update. We’ll be back soon! Other posts on Pophangover:Pophangover Podcast: Summer HiatusMichelle Obama’s Horrible Election Night Dress!ABC orders Witches Of Eastwick pilotBig Brother 10: April evictedJanice Dickinson’s Modeling Agency returns to TV

  • Home Alone: 20 Years Later

    Jillian Madison
    28 Jan 2010 | 6:27 am
    It’s probably not a good thing that MaCauley Culkin looks older than his mother, right? Other posts on Pophangover:Sex & The City: The Geriatric YearsCelebrity New Years Resolutions: 2008Fergie Goes Dark, Ages Herself 20 YearsA Belinda Carlisle “Go Goes Home” Pun? Really, Internet?Um, Why Is Home Depot Selling PS3s?

  • The New Apple iPad

    Jillian Madison
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:02 pm
    Other posts on Pophangover:New Burger King Apple Fries: The VerdictNo Country For Old Men: A Parody VideoHow To: Take Pictures Of Fireworks Like A ProIf The Pussycat Dolls Were StatisticiansBaby Name Ideas For Matthew McConaughey’s New Kid

  • Brendan Fraser’s Awkward Clap: THE REMIX

    Jillian Madison
    25 Jan 2010 | 5:51 pm
    The most memorable moment from this year’s Golden Globes was definitely Brendan Fraser’s retard-clap. On its own, the clap was awkward and difficult to watch. Thankfully, someone edited it and set it to Gwen Stefani. The results? Epic. Other posts on Pophangover:Pistol Youths New Golden Girls VideoTiger Woods Voicemail Slow Jam Remix VideoGolden Girls BeveragesGolden Girls: The TattooIf The Golden Girls Were On Twitter

  • The 10 Most Perverted Names In Sports

    Jillian Madison
    20 Jan 2010 | 7:37 pm
    LUCIOUS PUSEY Football player for Eastern Illinois University CHUBBY COX Basketball player for Villanova University, and later for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Bullets DICK TRICKLE Race car driver PETE LaCOCK Baseball player for the Chicaco Cubs and Kansas City Royals PHYLLIS MANGINA Basketball coach at Seton Hall University RUSTY KUNTZ Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, and current first base coach for the Kansas City Royals WOODY JOHNSON Current owner of the New York Jets FLO HYMAN Olympic silver medalist, women’s volleyball WANG MANLI Olympic speed skater IVANA MANDIC…
 
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    J!-Ent

  • Ai Love Japanese Video Games

    J!-ENT
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:10 am
    J!-ENT will have another side site for our video game reviews (based on Japanese video games) on the site “Ai Love Japanese Video Games” via http://www.nt2099.com/ailovejvg.  We are currently in the process of moving our older reviews for those video games and articles to that site. Tags: Ai Love Japanese Video Games, Japanese video games

  • Jessica Biel at the premiere of “Valentine’s Day” in Los Angeles

    J!-ENT
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:46 am
    Jessica Biel. Valentine’s Day Los Angeles Premiere held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Photo Credit: Michael Jade/AdMedia. Content © 2010 AdMedia All rights reserved. Tags: Jessica Biel, Photo of the Day

  • EMMY AWARD-WINNING “GENERAL HOSPITAL” MARKS 12,000 EPISODES IN OVER 46 YEARS

    J!-ENT
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:37 am
    Reaching Same Achievement Would Entail a Traditional 22-Episode Series to Be on Air for 545 1/2 Years On TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, the multi-award winning daytime drama “General Hospital” will celebrate a milestone of 12,000 episodes. Over the course of its long run, “General Hospital” has been known and praised for its cutting-edge [...]

  • NBC TO DELIVER SPECIAL ONE-HOUR BABY EPISODE OF ‘THE OFFICE’ ON MARCH 4 (9-10 P.M. ET)

    J!-ENT
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:36 am
    baby episode of “The Office” as a special one-hour show on Thursday, March 4 (9-10 p.m. ET) rather than as two separate half-hour episodes over two weeks as previously announced. In the special hour-long episode of “The Office” titled “The Delivery Part 1 and 2,” Pam’s (Jenna Fischer) contractions begin but [...]

  • ABC.COM USERS GET “LOST,” TALLYING MORE THAN 580,000 EPISODE STARTS OF “LOST’S” SEASON 6 PREMIERE ON WEDNESDAY

    J!-ENT
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am
    Network Site Garners Double-Digit, Year-Over-Year Gains in Uniques and Page Views Following last Tuesday’s successful premiere on ABC, where it ranked as the night’s No. 1 scripted TV show and was watched by over 12.1 million viewers, “Lost” drove record online viewing at ABC.com on Wednesday with more than 580,000 episode starts [...]
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    The Insider

  • Tiger Woods and Elin's Wedding Pastor Offers Couple Marital Advice

    TheInsider
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:34 am
    The pastor who married Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren has a few words for the couple, whose marriage woes have been splashed all over the tabloids following the pro golfer's infamous November car accident. Rev. Ricky Kirton tells People.com that his message to the pro golfer and his wife is: "Forgive each other. Be there for each other, and it will work out." The pastor reflects on meeting the couple and performing their 2004 wedding ceremony, calling the two "charismatic" and "attractive." He says he's "started to pray for them" ever since he heard reports that their marriage may be headed…

  • 'Valentine's Day' Cast Reveals Plans for Romance

    TheInsider
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:13 am
    The stunning cast of 'Valentine's Day' laugh, love and romance on the red carpet with Samantha Harris and Donny Osmond. At the Los Angeles premiere of the romantic comedy, Donny asks A-list actress Julia Roberts what Valentine's Day is all about, of which she replies quickly, "making out." Escorted by Emma Roberts and Shirley MacLaine, Julia was also joined on the red carpet by her costars Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Eric Dane and Jessica Biel. Jessica Alba plays love interest to Kutcher in 'Valentine's Day' but reveals her real-life romance plans, telling Sam and Donny, "It means I get to…

  • Kate Gosselin's New Book Features Excerpts From Her Journal

    TheInsider
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:03 am
    Mom-of-eight Kate Gosselin is getting personal in her new book, featuring excerpts from her journal, personal prayers and eight individual letters written for each of her children. "Each day the thought crosses my mind that when they get older, my kids are going to look back and think about how they were raised," Gosselin told People.com. "I know they will have a lot of questions about things that may not make sense because they were raised so unconventionally. I don’t want them to grow up and wonder; I want them to know without a shadow of a doubt how much I love them and how much…

  • Letterman vs. Leno: Is the Feud Really Over?

    TheInsider
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:01 am
    Late-night rivals David Letterman and Jay Leno appeared to have made amends in their Super Bowl commercial promoting the "Late Show," but that didn't stop them from making jokes the very next day. In the ad, the two talk show hosts, with Oprah Winfrey sandwiched in the middle, shared a couch to view the big game as buddies. Leno revealed why he agreed to do the spot, saying, "No matter what animosity there is between comedians, a good joke is a good joke." However, Jay thanked Dave for asking him to participate and said that the hard feelings of their tumultuous past "disappeared." He joked…

  • Angelina Jolie Goes on Goodwill Mission to Haiti

    TheInsider
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:40 am
    Angelina Jolie is embarking on another field mission for The UN Refugee Agency. UNHCR spokesman Andrej Mahecic told the Associated Press that the star is spreading her motherly love to the devastated country of Haiti today. Due to security concerns related to the high profile star, no further details were released. After taking in the Super Bowl in Miami with Brad Pitt and son Maddox on Sunday, Jolie traveled to the Dominican Republic to visit hospitalized Haitian earthquake victims, a rep told the AP. Since establishing her involvement with the organization in 2001, the philanthropic actress…
 
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  • Dance on TV

    Eric G (Random)
    24 Jan 2010 | 8:15 am
    When I think back to about four years ago, I don’t think I remember one dance show on TV until So You Think You Can Dance. Now, I think there are about five or six that are on throughout the seasons. Knowing this, I am so amazed at how popular dancing has become not only [...]

  • 5 Fun and Easy Steps on How to Start Your Own Coin Collection

    Eric G (Random)
    24 Jan 2010 | 6:53 am
    Coin collecting is one of the most conventional and indulging hobbies. It can be a costly pastime though once you get hooked. For beginners, we offer you the following steps to start you coin collection. Decide on a theme First of all, decide on what type of coin collection you would like to construct. Reflect whether you [...]

  • Theatre Tickets in the City of London

    Eric G (Random)
    24 Jan 2010 | 6:53 am
    The theatre has always been a popular form of going out since the start of the Victorian times. The capital city of London was the entertainment alley of production shows and even still has theatres like the Adelphi Theatre on the Strand and Theatre Royal Dury Lane from the 1800s. The Adelphi was erected in [...]

  • How The Ultimate WoW Guide Review Can Help You

    Eric G (Random)
    12 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am
    As the gamer, you must be responsible to guide your character because only one false move will mean that you may lose and thus opening chances for the other players and if you will allow things like these to happen, you will definitely lose so it is time to look into the Ultimate WoW Guide [...]

  • The Essence of Big Screen TV Entertainment

    Eric G (Random)
    12 Jan 2010 | 8:00 am
    Have you ever tried to watch your favorite movie in small TV? Did you enjoy the movie? Or did you wish that you had a bigger TV? Which do you enjoy most? Watching your favorite movie or satellite tv on pc in the comfort of your home but using only your small TV or watching [...]
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    The Frisky

  • Blushing Bride Wants Pauly D To Give Her Away

    Kate Torgovnick
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am
    Many women dream of their wedding days. They envision a sunset ceremony on a secluded beach and the inter-generational dancing at their reception, but most of all, they picture themselves in a poofy dress walking down the aisle ... with Pauly D....

  • Italian Vogue Says “Be Yourself,” Just Make Sure You Look Like This

    Kate Torgovnick
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:10 am
    This month’s Italian Vogue came out emblazoned with an all-caps rallying cry for all the “individuals” out there. Oddball models Jamie Bochert and Agyness Deyn pose poutily on either side of crazy-dressing heiress Daphne Guinness and for a second we...

  • Is Rihanna Jacking M.I.A.‘s Style Now?

    Kate Torgovnick
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:50 am
    Rihanna was accused of trying to be a mini Beyonce early in her career. Remember the long, honey blonde hair? But then RiRi got a little punky around the time Sasha Fierce was allowed to come out more and more. And while Rihanna and Bey look nothing...

  • Fashion Magazine Layout Makes You Want To Say “Ew”

    Kate Torgovnick
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:40 am
    Our homeslice Copyranter points us to this freaky, and we do mean freaky, layout from Brazilian fashion magazine FFW in which a Kobe Bryant stand-in and his teammates get all weird and sexual with a young lady in the locker room. Er, what is going...

  • The Bad Breakup Hall Of Fame

    Kate Torgovnick
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    Unless you marry your first boyfriend, you probably have some experience with breakups. While some relationships end amicably, others have rather intense conclusions. From scary to almost funny, 10 women across the country share their tales of...
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  • Gamer’s Roundup – Week One, February 2010

    Steve Wright | Stevivor
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:57 am
    So we’ve been gone for a bit…but fear not, (Cool) Shite readers! The Gamer’s Roundup is back for 2010! Original Xbox to be removed from Xbox Live service April 15 will mark the end of Live service to those dedicated (or cheap?) gamers who use an original Xbox for their online matchmaking needs. All Xbox original titles – most notably, Halo 2, Star Wars: Battlefront 2, and Counter-Strike – will lose online capability on that date. In a notice to Live members, Xbox Live general manager Marc Written said,, “I want to start by saying this isn’t a decision we made…

  • Mass Effect 2 – Game Review

    Murdersandwich
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:10 pm
    The original Mass Effect was released in 2007 on consoles and 2008 on PC and was a groundbreaking entry for the Role Playing Game genre, rolling a Gears of War style shooter into a Knights of the Old Republic style RPG. While the result was mostly positive, it was hampered by clunky shooter controls, an overly complex inventory system and a copy-and-paste side quest structure. The stand-out, however, was the story and the universe of Mass Effect. This game, on paper, should have been a classic. However, it fell short of the mark. Bioware, however, has more than come through with the sequel…

  • Fallout New Vegas – Game Trailer

    Q-Dog
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:11 pm
    The Fallout universe has grown over its many incarnations to become one of the most beloved in gaming. It is deep, well thought out, engaging and as of Fallout 3, a fully realized 3-d world that was totally awesome and really kinda scary. From Super Mutants to Deathclaws, you’ve run the gamut of deadly enemies in the Capital Wastes, you may even have played through all the expansive DLC, like Point lookout, Mothership Zeta and Broken Steel. Now, in a totally new and different game, its time to head to the city of sin itself, Las Vegas! While there isn’t any actual gameplay footage…

  • Signs of the Apocalypse Roundup – January 2010 – Week 4

    Scott From LA
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Spike TV orders ‘Scrappers,’ ‘Half Pint Brawlers’ Spike TV has greenlit docu-series that examine the world of little person wrestling and Brooklyn scrap-metal workers. In “Scrappers,” a crew of competitors and friends hunt for the best crap in Brooklyn, recycling everything from old cars to building materials. The second show, “Half Pint Brawlers,” is a six-episode series following a chaotic traveling troupe of little person wrestlers that journey around the United States and is led by their gregarious owner, Puppet “The Psycho…

  • The Chaser – Podcast Review

    Bruce Moyle
    6 Feb 2010 | 8:55 pm
    In a breathless race against time to find a ruthless killer, the survival of one woman depends on the quest of a fallen cop with a thirst for vengeance. Ex-detective-turned-pimp Jung-ho’s night is getting messy. Convinced his girls are running out on him, he sends one of his last remaining girls, Mi-jin, on a desperate last job. Too late, he makes a bone-chilling discovery: this customer’s home is where all of his missing girls were last sent. With a likely suspect in police custody, he has just 12 hours to find Mi-jin in the killer’s lair, before he is set free to end her…
 
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  • ‘24′ movie: Could it work?

    Darren Franich
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:17 am
    Jack Bauer has the same initials as James Bond and Jason Bourne. Soon, he might be joining them on the big screen: The long-rumored 24 movie is moving closer to being a reality, reports EW’s Lynette Rice, with State of Play screenwriter Billy Ray in talks to write the script. Kiefer Sutherland has indicated that

  • Clip du jour: Beaker’s Ballad

    Margaret Lyons
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:59 am
    Yay, a Muppet video! Come for the sad Beaker noises, stay for the joke about Digg: It’s no “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but it’s still pretty cute, right, PopWatchers?

  • Colin Farrell, I belatedly salute you! (and I want to see ‘Ondine’)

    Wendy Mitchell
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:32 am
    I was never much of a Colin Farrell fan when he was a generic action-film star, with all those icky tabloid stories to boot. And his Alexander wasn’t going to set him up for any lifetime achievement awards. But I’ve really been impressed by him in several recent roles – starting with the overlooked brilliance of

  • Tame Colbert/Fallon elevator scuffle makes us long for Colbert/Conan/Stewart face-off of yore

    Annie Barrett
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:21 am
    Before shooting his own show yesterday, Stephen Colbert dropped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to talk about the Colbert Nation-sponsored U.S. speedskating team and how well he had assimilated into Grammy culture. He also raised beef with Jimmy because Glamour magazine readers had voted they’d like to “Do” Jimmy Fallon, “Dump” Conan O’Brien, and

  • ‘Be Good Johnny Weir’: ‘I was a taller girl too, once’

    Annie Barrett
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:19 am
    I’ve finally hopped on the Be Good Johnny Weir bandwagon/Zamboni machine, just in time for the Olympics. The Sundance Channel reality show followed Weir, a member of Vancouver’s Team U.S.A. along with Jeremy Abbott and Evan Lysacek, as he prepared for the 2009 training season. Anyone familiar with Johnny Weir knows that he is possibly
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  • Art Brut's Eddie Argos Reimagines Pop Hits With New Band

    Michael D. Ayers
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    Filed under: News, New Music, ExclusiveAs the charismatic frontman for Art Brut, Eddie Argos has a lot of experience starting bands -- it was even chronicled in the group's first single, 'Formed a Band.' Now, along with his girlfriend and keyboard player Dyan Valdes of the Blood Arms, Argos has started another act: Everybody Was in the French Resistance ... Now! "We were talking about how a history teacher used to say people would alter history," Argos tells Spinner. "So it made sense that we'd want to try ourselves. We're trying to be a pop band and we wanted these pop songs that weren't…

  • Gemma Ray, '100mph (in 2nd Gear)' -- Video Premiere

    Michael D. Ayers
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    Filed under: News, Video, ExclusiveOn Gemma Ray's latest record, 'Lights Out Zoltar!,' she leads with a track called '100mph (in 2nd Gear),' a song that's steeped in a southwestern sound with Ray's sweeping voice sounding quite panic stricken. For the accompanying video, she takes a page from the David Lynch storybook, creating a surreal yet loose narrative of a lounge singer who's in some sort of wild dream state. She winds up with her getting into a car with a mysterious stranger, who just happens to have a rubber band. "I wanted to bring out the visual poetry of how the song sounds," Ray…

  • Veneno: A Treasure From the '70s Andalusian Underground Unearthed

    Steve Hochman
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Filed under: Around the WorldIt's said that only a thousand people bought the Velvet Underground's debut album when it was first released in 1967 -- but every one of them started a band. Veneno may be the Andalusian Velvet Underground, at least in that regard. Coming a decade later, Veneno's lone album didn't bear much musical relation to the VU, but it marked a similar place in the history of Spanish rock, a revolutionary, raw and progressive take on flamenco traditions that barely made a blip on the pop radar but could well be seen as a wellspring of a new era. Not least of that was that as…

  • Potent Quotables: Posh's 'Sexy' Ring Tone

    Kim Davis
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    Filed under: Potent Quotables"I'll be at the gym and suddenly I've got Right Said Fred playing and I'm so mortified." --Victoria Beckham The former Spice Girl has fallen victim to one of her soccer star husband's (hilarious) pranks. Unfortunately for her, she can't get rid of 'I'm Too Sexy' because she's admittedly "rubbish with phones." Next Quote

  • Los Campesinos! Take a 'Leap' on New Album

    Jason S Lipshutz
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, New Music, ExclusiveWhen indie-pop outfit Los Campesinos! played a record release show at London's Rough Trade East store on Jan. 31 in support of new album 'Romance is Boring,' one song was noticeably absent from their set list. For the first time in recent memory, the band did not play 'You! Me! Dancing!,' the joyful anthem that helped break the band in 2007. The group was a little nervous about the removal but the fallout wasn't as severe as expected. "People didn't seem to mind. At least, no one complained to me about it!" Harriet Campesinos, who…
 
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  • Lil Wayne Says Goodbye To Fans In Online Video Before He Goes To Jail

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:52 am
    MC expected to begin his year-long jail sentence on Wednesday.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne in his farewell video Photo: Ustream In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (February 9) Lil Wayne spent nearly an hour saying farewell to his fans in a live streaming video. He is expected to turn himself in on Wednesday afternoon in New York after his formal sentencing and begin his year-long jail term stemming from his July 2007 arrest on gun-possession charges. after a night of apparently recording in the studio, got on the Ustream page of Lil' Twist, an artist in his Young Money camp, and said goodbye.

  • Nicki Minaj Tearfully Says Lil Wayne 'Doesn't Deserve To Go To Jail'

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:23 am
    'Reality hasn't set in that he has to go to jail,' the Young Money MC says.By Shaheem Reid Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News Before he had to return to New York to face his one-year prison sentence, Lil Wayne gathered those close to him on Sunday night at the Miami club Dolce. The Young Money family, including Nicki Minaj, Drake, Gudda Gudda and Mack Maine were in the building, as well as Wayne's Hot Boys partner B.G. and, of course, the Birdman. While the crew celebrated the Super Bowl victory of their home team the New Orleans Saints, the mood at the party had an undercurrent of sadness, as…

  • Michael Jackson's Family Reacts To Conrad Murray's Manslaughter Charge

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am
    'He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him,' Katherine Jackson says.By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson's parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson, arrive to the Los Angeles Airport Courthouse on Monday Photo: Gabriel Bouts/ Getty Images After appearing together at Monday's arraignment for Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's family issued a series of statements decrying the doctor's not-guilty plea to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. "He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him," Jackson's mother, Katherine, told the assembled media while leaving court. "He's just trying to save…

  • White Stripes Claim Air Force Super Bowl Ad Uses Song Without Permission

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am
    Spot seems to feature re-recording of 'Fell in Love With a Girl.'By Gil Kaufman White Stripes' Jack White Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images That extreme "Grab Some Air" Air Force ad during the Super Bowl with the wicked snowboarding, skiing, surfing and skateboard moves did feature a surfy guitar riff that sounded an awful lot like the White Stripes' "Fell in Love With a Girl." That's certainly what Jack White thinks, and judging by a message on the band's Web site, he's not too pleased about it. Under a side-by-side post of the original "Girl" video and a link to the Air Force Reserve ad, the…

  • The Game Talks Ashanti Collaboration, New Mixtape With DJ Drama

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:50 am
    'The song me and Ashanti did ... it's crazy,' the MC tells Mixtape Daily.By Shaheem Reid Game Photo: Interscope The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Just a few years ago, the Game was throwing straight lava at Ja Rule, Irv Gotti, Ashanti and the rest of Murder Inc. during the G-Unit wars with "the world's most talented record label." Since leaving the Unit, Game has become friends with Ja and Irv and even recently collaborated with Ashanti on a track for his upcoming The R.E.D. Album. Dr. Dre, who produced the track, suggested the pairing. "Hey, man, it's 'No beef 2010.' That's the trending…
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  • If Google's Super Bowl ad had been done by Tiger Woods

    DCScrap
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    This video is a couple months old, but considering Google's Super Bowl ad it suddenly becomes relevant again. Tiger Woods jokes never get tired, do they? View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • New WAG Hayden Panettiere did a photo shoot

    DCScrap
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    I am loving all these new WAGs for 2010. For example, Hayden Panettiere as a part of the oddest couple we've seen since... umm, just about ever. It's all good though since she likes to pose for photos such as this spread for InStyle magazine where she shows off some of her hot little midget cleavage. 2010 is gonna be so fun... View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • BYNHO* #91 - Larysa Poznyak

    DCScrap
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Meet Larysa Poznyak, Ukrainian model. (*Babe You Never Heard Of) View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • Brooklyn Decker is your 2010 SI Swimsuit cover girl

    DCScrap
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    2010 really is the year of the WAG. Brooklyn Decker being chosen as the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl just cements it. Andy Roddick is just about the luckiest man on the face of the Earth at this point.See the rest of her pics right over here. View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • The Arcade: Supergirl

    DCScrap
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    20 Sexy Celebrities As SupergirlWho Would You Rather? Super Bowl XLIV Cheerleader EditionLindsay Lohan in some cute candids (ads NSFW)Pedo Bear Makes It Into Polish NewspaperMoran Atias has a hypnotic bodGeri Halliwell Working A Schoolgirl OutfitBrooklyn Decker Stops By The Dan Patrick ShowLauren Caitlin Upton...UH YUMP!!!12 Things We Learned From the 2010 Super Bowl AdsStar Trek: The Sexed View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.
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  • End-of-Week News: Depression in Pregnancy Risks; Jon Gosselin’s Change of “Heart”; Super Sperm

    Candy
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:13 pm
    Alternate uses for medical swag in new moms’ postpartum hospital bags.  Also, thanks to this story, I now know it’s called a “peri bottle” — not a “vaginal hose,” apparently.  Huh.  Who knew?  [lilSugar] Jon Gosselin to allow TLC to film kids again in exchange for dropped lawsuit.  Way to stand your moral high ground, Jon!  [NY Daily News] After reading this, I totally have new respect for sperm.  [ABC News] Jamie Lynn Spears splits with babydaddy.  I guess having a kid together before you’re old enough to see R-rated movies…

  • Two Weeks, One Meltdown and Zero Bottles

    Candy
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:41 am
    "Get a grip, woman!" Two weeks into daycare, and the sobbing and clinging have yet to diminish.  I am, of course, talking about me.  Last Wednesday I suffered from such acute separation anxiety that I felt a physical longing for Skye.  I kid you not.  I mean, a gut-wrenching, shortness-of-breath kind of longing I haven’t felt since my ten-year-old heart longed to be united with soulmate Ricky Schroder.  (Yes, he will always be RICKY to me.)  I picked Skye up even earlier that day — she’s only there three or four hours, as it is — and studied her to make…

  • School Principal Suspended for Joke Letter Calling Students ‘Stupid’

    Candy
    4 Feb 2010 | 3:31 pm
    Ha, haaaaa!  That DOES sound like a knee-slapper. Despite its obvious hilarity, the Arizona school principal who penned the sarcastic letter chiding parents for children who were either “too lazy or too stupid” to complete their assignments in class was suspended after the missive was mistakenly sent home. Oops. “The math we do is really easy,” said the letter from Litchfield Elementary School principal Ron Sterr. “If your child is either too lazy or too stupid to finish it in class, I’m sending it home so that you can work with them and judge for yourself…

  • Miley Cyrus’ Kid Sister Helps Launch Risqué Clothing Line for 12-and-Under Set

    Candy
    4 Feb 2010 | 2:17 pm
    File this under:  Why I plan to force my daughter to wear sweatsuits until she’s 40. Miley Cyrus’ 9-year-old sister, Noah, and her best friend Emily Grace Reaves, 8, have teamed up to create a “trendy” and “edgy” new fashion line for Ooh! La, La! Couture. And by “trendy” and “edgy,” they mean streetwalker-esque. Emily Grace, the actress who played Cindy Lou in “Hannah Montana: The Movie” is shown in the below promotional video dressed as every parent’s worst nightmare.  (Unless, of course, that parent happens to…

  • Who Did It Best: Gene vs. Skye

    Candy
    3 Feb 2010 | 7:43 pm
    Who Did It Best?  (Okay, the CUTEST?) LEFT:  Kiss’s Gene Simmons flashing his signature tongue-wagging pose RIGHT:  Miss Skye saying “hello” to me with her new favorite greeting (Yes, I may have encouraged it by sticking out MY tongue in response and making silly noises… so now she won’t stop.  See also:  Ladylike.)
 
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  • Betty White Superstar

    Jon Chattman
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:55 am

  • The Man Behind the “I’m With Coco” Movement

    Jon Chattman
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:31 am
    NBC may have rights to the Masturbating Bear, but they can’t touch the “I’m With Coco” campaign. The effort, which started as an idea, then turned into an online poster, followed by a Twitterness, which all led to a movement, was the brain child of graphic designer Mike Mitchell. The Californian, a long admirer of Conan O’Brien, designed the now infamous “Coco” logo in the midst of the tabloid hell between the red-headed host, dethroned Jay Leno, and the Peacock network as a way to lend support for his favorite late night talk show host. Little did he…

  • Win Editors’ New Album and Official TShirt!

    Jon Chattman
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:46 am
    In support of the band’s new album “In This Light And On This Evening,” we’re offering up official tour t-shirts and a copy of the album. Wanna win? Comment now.

  • Young & Divine are Young & Divine

    Jon Chattman
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am

  • popEvent: Mustaches For Haiti

    Jon Chattman
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:25 am
    From the people that brought you “Sweet ‘Stache” and “Night of 1000 Fake Mustaches” comes the most important thing to happen to New York City since the Naked Cowboy nutted up in Times Square. In all seriousness the catastrophic events that occurred in Haiti have directly and indirectly affected us all, That is why we’ve decided to use their unnecessary and inexplicable love for mustaches for the greater good. Join us on Saturday Night February 27th as we unload the fake ’staches one final time (we promise) for a good cause. MERCURY BAR WEST 659 NINTH…
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  • Comic Book Booty: Top 8 Opportunites for Sex in the Marvel Universe

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    CC2K's Sal Crivelli takes a look back at the history of the Marvel Universe and examines when and where would have been the best opportunities to get it on, comic book-style.

  • Pickaphilia: Weird and Wonderful Fetishes in Pop Culture

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Was it P.T. Barnum who once said “No one ever went broke underestimating what people will get off on?” I think it was. Point being, there’s some really freaky shit out there, some seriously odd things that people use/need to satisfy their sexual urges and cravings. And I mean weird, not foot-fetish weird, not transvestitism, voyeurism, S & M, water-sport, or pony-play weird. I mean REALLY weird, like stuff that you or I have not even thought of. One obvious upside of the Internet is it’s joining of like-minded individuals. Of course, the downside is the…

  • Crossover Babes: The Hotties of Animation

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    In honor of Sex Week, CC2K contributor Jack Hork names his picks for the hottest cartoon/comic/animation babes who made the jump into the live-action world. If there’s one thing I know about, it’s romance…long walks, holding hands, scented candles, warm baths, foreplay, all that phony-baloney shite. However, merging pop culture with sex just didn’t seem like an easy task.  And then it dawned on me…ALL sex these days is pop-culture based. There isn’t any romance any more. Sure, that was good enough for your parents, but not good enough for us. This is…

  • Sexual Appetites: The Rise of Food Porn

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    To kick off Sex Week, CC2K contributor Seth Millis examines the link between food and sex in the media. As long as there are cucumbers and beef sticks, melons and finger bowls, lollipops and bananas, food will be linked to sex.  To put it simply, the food porn explosion seeks to supplement our lust with gluttony.  And what an explosion it has been.  Whether forbidden fruit or eye candy, we cannot escape the way sexuality and food have become inexorably linked.

  • Review: From Paris with Love

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    A royale with cheese of a movie. I liked this movie the first time I saw it when it was called Shoot ‘Em Up but you know what? I think I actually liked it better the second time around when it was called From Paris with Love.
 
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  • PLANET GEEK ROUNDUP: 24 MOVIE, CAPTAIN AMERICA, GREEN LANTERN, DOCTOR WHO, SAW: ENDGAME

    starboy
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:09 am
    24 Movie On the Way: Jack Bauer in Europe? According to a story from Variety, Fox is finally planning to bring 24 to the big screen, or at least the Jack Bauer character played by Kiefer Sutherland. The project is said to be set in Europe, and is being scripted by Billy Ray (Flightplan/Shattered Glass) 24 DVD Box Sets on Amazon Captain America Movie To Feature The Red Skull and The Invaders The forthcoming FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA live action movie is starting to pick up momentum. It has been revealed that the main villain will be (thankfully) The Red Skull, and that the classic Marvel…

  • KICK ASS WILL KICK YOUR ASS

    starboy
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am
    Kick Ass is getting a lot of press right now, and quite rightly so. The hotly anticipated adaptation of the Mark Millar/John Romita Jr comic book looks set to be THE comic book movie event of the year alongside Iron Man 2. But why is this title, with unknown characters and an 11-year-old fouth mouthed assassin generating so much interest? Quite frankly, because it’s a really cool idea. The KICK ASS movie looks about as close to the comic as you could get without drawing outlines around the characters onscreen, and with a sharp sscript and some very tight direction, the film looks set to…

  • Avatar Is The Biggest Grossing Film Of All Time!

    starboy
    25 Jan 2010 | 12:45 pm
    Woo hoo! Avatar, James Cameron’s stupendously incredible science fiction epic, has now grossed more at the box office than Cameron’s previous mega hit, Titanic. This officially makes the Avatar movie the biggest grossing film of all time, and it’s still going strong! Is this a product of the film’s marketing? Y’know, for once I wouldn’t say that it is. While yes, it has had a massive amount of hype from the media, it hasn’t been advertised into oblivion and the film has become a hit due to the quality of the product itself and the sheer volume of…

  • FOX DEVELOPING US VERSION OF TORCHWOOD

    starboy
    19 Jan 2010 | 9:17 am
    The Fox TV network has let slip that it is developing an American version of the UK’s hit series Torchwood. The US version of the Doctor Who spin-off is being developed in conjunction with BBC worldwide. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Russell T. Davies is on board for the scripts, and Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner (also from the UK crew) will be executive producers on the project. The US incarnation of the Torchwood series will feature a wider storyline rather than the UK-centric tales of the original, and may well feature John Barrowman reprise his role as Jack Harkness.

  • Ghostbusters 3: Ivan Reitman To Direct – official!

    starboy
    14 Jan 2010 | 2:05 pm
    Great news for fans of the Ghostbusters movies! This finally surreal concrete news from Ghostbusters 3. Ivan Reitman, who in recent years has been more of a producer and director, told MTV that he would in fact be returning to the director’s chair for Ghostbusters 3. Ivan did of course direct the first two films in the Ghostbusters series; the first in 1984 and the much maligned (but actually rather fun) sequel in 1989. This chalks up another member of the original team coming back for the long-awaited new Ghostbusters movie. All four of the original Ghostbusters, Bill Murray, Dan…
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  • Pop Culture Roundup - January 31, 2010

    31 Jan 2010 | 6:29 pm
    As I sit here watching the Grammys, I thought I should blog about a few pop culture happenings that occurred this week. Actor Rip Torn had a bad week as he was arrested for entering a closed bank in Connecticut with a loaded revolver.

  • Television Good News and Bad News

    28 Jan 2010 | 10:09 am
    If you are a fan of "How I Met Your Mother," you may be happy to hear that the show will have several guest stars this season.

  • Is Aerosmith Looking for New Lead Singer?

    26 Jan 2010 | 5:53 am
    There are certain things that just shouldn't happen. The Mona Lisa shouldn't smile, the Leaning Tower of Pisa shouldn't be straighten, and Aerosmith shouldn't perform with any lead singer other than Steven Tyler, but the last one may be a distinct possibility.

  • Award Season is in Full Bloom

    25 Jan 2010 | 7:23 am
    I love award season! I start getting excited when the Golden Globes are announced then the season culminates with a 12-13 hour Oscar day at my house.

  • Star-Studded Celebrity Benefits for Haiti

    20 Jan 2010 | 7:39 am
    If there is one thing celebrities love to turn out for it is benefit events. Last Monday on his nightly show, Larry King hosted a two-hour special that raised almost $9 million for Haiti relief.
 
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  • DID YOU FORGET ABOUT VALENTINE'S DAY?

    6 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am
    Seriously? You forgot Valentine's Day was a week from tomorrow? Oh dude, you're in trouble BUT have no fear PopArtDiva to the rescue - you can get great Valentine Gifts with all of my fun POP ART HEARTS and get them shipped in time to sweeten up your Valentine for your date on the 14th!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥UH OH!You haven't gotten your sweetie a Valentine Gift yet?50% OFF* 2-Day & Express Shippingany of my Zazzle stores*Use Shipping Code: UPGRADECUPIDGet Any of my Cute Heart Designs belowon Tees, Cups, Posters, Hats & Other Giftsshipped in time for next Sunday - Valentine's Day!Click…

  • POP ART - POP ARTISTS

    4 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am
    These are some of my favorite pop art works from the "Mac Daddies" of the pop art movement - Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Claus Oldenburg & Robert Rauschenberg.The definition of Pop Art: A form of art that depicts objects or scenes from everyday life and employs techniques of commercial art and popular illustration.Now you all know why I pop art things like cupcakes, money, & celebrities. The things of everyday life, the pop culture icons, the mundane things we see and use - it's all the stuff of pop art.Follow me on TwitterFriend me on FacebookOne Click Shopping at The PopArtDiva…

  • Going a little RETRO with my PIN UP GIRL IN A MARTINI GLASS

    29 Jan 2010 | 1:18 pm
    OLIVIA - GIRL IN A MARTINI GLASSI've always loved the Vargas Pin Up Girl style illustrations. There was something so classic forties about them and they were just plain fun. I also loved some of the martini glass versions, as a kid the idea of someone sitting in a glass tickled my fancy.My alter ego, The Martini Diva, has a perfect place for some newer versions from me at The Martini Diva Boutique and so I have started a series of GIRLS IN A MARTINI GLASS in a fun cartoon illustration style.My second in this series is OLIVIA - named after the tumbling olives falling from her martini…

  • Hearts for Valentine's Day - HAPPY HEART

    28 Jan 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Valentine's Day is coming and I'm featuring one of my new Heart Designs today calledHAPPY HEART.Check it out and order a poster, t-shirt, an apron, baby onesies & bibs, cards - even shoes to celebrate Valentine's Day. I have shirts for the whole family in a variety of sizes and colors and everything is CUSTOMIZABLE! Add your own photos and text and have some fun!Follow me on TwitterFriend me on FacebookOne Click Shopping at The PopArtDiva Gift Gallery:http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping

  • The POP ART DIVA RETRO TRIVIA CONTEST - Final Results

    24 Jan 2010 | 5:57 pm
    I didn't get ONE ENTRY! NOT ONE!I guess I made this contest too complicated or maybe it was just too much effort to play. Either way no one bothered to send me any answers so there is no winner. Interesting since my blog hits doubled during the contest, huh?I even triple checked to make sure an e-mail addressed to DKNYcontest@PopArtDiva.com came through to my mail box. I checked my spam folder. Nothing. Nada. Zip.For $165 dollars worth of perfume I thought people would do the work but I guess I was wrong!I may try another, simpler type of contest next week and I'll get back to you before…
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  • Kim Yu-na, Mao Asada, Apolo Ohno among Time Magazine’s ‘Olympic Athletes To Watch’

    mark
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:41 pm
    Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na has been selected into Time magazine’s list of ‘Olympic Athletes To Watch’.  She’s also considered a front runner for the gold medal.  She’s quietly made a name for herself in the sport by “racking up championships and setting records with the highest-scoring performances.” Japan’s Mao Asada also joins Time magazine’s list as a medal contender in ladies figure skating.  Japan is hoping to repeat their surprise Olympic gold medal victory back in 2006 when Shizuka Arakawa beat out such contenders as Sasha…

  • Jeremy Lin a Finalist for Cousy, Wooden Awards

    alvin
    5 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    Harvard’s basketball star and captain Jeremy Lin, recently written about here, is now one of eleven finalists for the Bob Cousy Award (for best college basketball point guard).  The Cousy Award actually has a fan-voting component, and you can vote here for who you think should win. Lin is also one of thirty-one finalists for the John Wooden Award (for best college basketball player).  Past Wooden Award winners include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Tim Duncan. NPR recently interviewed Jeremy, and ESPN also wrote a piece on him as well, about his immigrant parents from Taiwan, as…

  • New Wii Zelda Playable at E3

    mark
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:14 pm
    Even though the Nintendo Wii is probably the most popular current gen video game console on the market most hardcore gamers have had a hard time picking up their Wii-motes.  This is mostly due to the lack of games catered to the hardcore market since most Wii games are designed to be played by casual gamers. So any news about any Nintendo first party titles will always hit the headlines.  Especially when the news is about the new Legend of Zelda game.  Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma reportedly hopes to have a playable demo of the game and to have the new Zelda game completed by the end of…

  • Lee Byung Hun To Receive A Bigger Role In G.I. Joe Sequel

    mark
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:44 pm
    At least Paramount knows how to capitalize on what was actually good in last year’s G.I. JOE: RISE OF COBRA.  It wasn’t the “acting” of Channing Tatum or the misplaced “comedic” flirtations between Marlon Wayan’s “Ripchord” and Rachel Nichols’ “Scarlett” (Scarlett is Snake Eye’s woman!!!). What made the live action G.I. JOE film even half way watchable was seeing the bad ass ninja rivalry between Lee Byung Hun’s “Storm Shadow” and Ray Park’s “Snake Eyes” fully realized.  While…

  • ‘Bad Apple’ Stop-Motion Animation

    mark
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:37 pm
    Mind blowing stop motion animation involving a web cam and 6,566 still photos of printed bitmaps. Most people will probably think that some form of photo-editing post production was involved in the making of the animation.  Instead, the animation is very lo-fi in it’s production.  The creator of the piece simply changed camera positions and adjusted the focus, brightness, zoom, exposure and gain to achieve some impressive effects. Watch the video and prepare to be amazed! Source: Pink Tentacle
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  • Kate Gosselin’s New, Honest Book Cover

    Dan Hopper
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:17 am
    Here’s the cover to Kate Gosselin’s new book, I Just Want You To Know. Maybe I’m just bein’ a Skeptical Sam here, but it looks like she’s trying really, really hard to appear wholesome and likable:

  • New Aqua-Bus Makes Technology Of 30-Year-Old Bond Movies A Reality

    Dan Hopper
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:06 am
    The city of Glasgow, Scotland just unveiled a new line of Amphibious Buses designed to make expensive ferrys obsolete. It’s a true marvel of transportation technology, if we all pretend that Duck Tours and this don’t already exist: More pics of the Aqua-Bus in action below — now everyone’s daily commute will be like a Bond movie, but really boring! So, Tomorrow Never Dies:

  • Martini Minute with New Kids on the Block: On Sex, Hangin’ Tough & Debbie Gibson

    Michelle Collins
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:25 am
    If you would have told my 9 year old self that almost 20 years later I would be coming face to face (“Or breasts to face in some instances.” — 6 ft. tall me) with New Kids on the Block, I probably would have slapped you in the face, slammed my door, slapped some bracelets on my wrists and spooned my body pillow for hours on end, weeping from nerves at the thought. Never really did have too many friends as a child. Thankfully, NKOTB did not hold these awkward early years against me as they agreed to sit down with me for another installment of “Martini Minute.” The…

  • Thanks For The Valentine’s Day Advice, Myspace!

    Dan Hopper
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:15 am
    Any time I receive emails from Myspace, I feel like I’m being contacted by a delusional ex-girlfriend who I wasn’t even that into in the first place and now doesn’t realize it’s been over for three years. This awkwardness is compounded when Myspace starts offering me suggestions about what I should be doing for Valentine’s Day: Why yes, Myspace, I would like to spend my Valentine’s Day going to dinner with a webcam link that instantly freezes my browser! I could be all, “Would you like some champagne?” and she’d be like, “I’m a…

  • Brooklyn Decker’s Topless Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

    Dan Hopper
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am
    In its ongoing effort to be as close to porn as it can be without actually being porn, because it can’t be porn, even though all anyone cares about seeing is porn, Sports Illustrated unveiled the cover of its new 2010 Swimsuit Issue today featuring a topless Brooklyn Decker, wife of tennis star Andy Roddick: If only there were some way to see women actually naked on the internet, perhaps by, I don’t know, inserting a floppy disk and booting kilobytes of world wide web? Grrrrrrr!!! It’s too hard!!! A much HOTTER pic of Brooklyn Decker, after the jump: You know what they say…
 
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  • Soda, an explanation...

    Shawn Michael Robare
    27 Jan 2010 | 7:08 am
    So, I thought I'd start off this new column with a quick explanation of why I wanted to start writing about bubbly colored sugar water, as well as to sort of backdate the column to include some pieces I wrote about six million years ago that really seem to fit into this whole idea. First, the backdating.  Content-wise on this site, one of the first things that I couldn't wait to write about on this site was my love of the 7-Eleven Slurpee, and the various related frozen soda-esque drinks that dot the landscape of fast food joints, gas stations, and convenience stores in America. …

  • Coming soon, Soda Pop Culture!

    Shawn Michael Robare
    19 Jan 2010 | 12:52 pm
    Usually around this time of year I can't help but slip into a post holiday internet coma, not unlike the hibernation schedule of many rodents, large hairy mammals, and marsupials, just with a lot less sleep-induced burning of fat, and a lot more avoiding the computer.  Seems like I've been shaken awake this year though and will probably start posting on a more regular schedule.  So I wanted to take a second and announce a new column I've been preparing, Soda Pop Culture.  Hopefully it'll be taking an interesting look at the plethora of fine, fizzy, sometimes caffeinated,…

  • Forget Thanksgiving, Come Visit Me at the Up Fair in November!

    Shawn Michael Robare
    14 Jan 2010 | 5:35 am
    I thought I'd step up out of my post holiday malaise for a second and announce something just absolutely super-cool.  On November the 19th & 20th, at the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning in Lexington, KY, the very first Up Fair will be held! So what's an Up Fair you ask, well in a nutshell it's a symposium celebrating independent creative artists, writers, and print publishers, providing a venue for sharing thoughts and ideas on the process of creating comics, as well as other forms of independent publishing (including zines and books.)  Basically it's an answer for…

  • Saturday Supercast 25 - Christmas, Part 2!

    Shawn Michael Robare
    22 Dec 2009 | 11:00 am
    Like a playful snowball to the face, The Saturday Supercast is back again with episode 25!  In honor of the very merriest of seasons Jerzy, Kevin, and I decided is was the perfect time to tackle another Rankin/Bass special from the 80s as well as revisiting the G.I. Joe cartoon series.   This episode is the second of a two part exploration taking a look at the magic and wonder of some amazing Christmas themed stop motion animagic.Beginning with The New Adventures of Pinocchio in 1960 Rankin/Bass established themselves as one of the foremost pop culture animation houses in…

  • Saturday Supercast 24 - The Year Without a Santa Claus!

    Shawn Michael Robare
    17 Dec 2009 | 7:09 am
    Jiminycrickets these past two months have been hectic.  As you've probably already deduced there won't be anymore Boris Karloff posts as I'm way off schedule for that week of celebrating and the year is steamrolling over regardless.  On a positive note, Jerzy, Kevin and I had a chance to record some new Saturday Supercasts.  With the holiday season upon us, we decided it was the perfect time to tackle some Rankin/Bass specials from the 70s & 80s.  This episode is the first of a two part exploration taking a look at the magic and wonder of some amazing stop motion…
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  • Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court

    Steve Spears
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:56 am
    Former '80s hero Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April. Added bonus: The court appearance fell on his 42nd birthday.Can I just say this with all due respect? It must suck to be Gary Coleman.The original charge of domestic violence assault was dropped and no details of the April 18 incident were detailed in court documents, reports the Associated Press. His attorney would only say  that Coleman and his wife Shannon Price had an argument which got out of hand.Judge Sharla Williams sentenced our…

  • "Don't touch that dial": The Running Man comes to Blu-Ray

    Steve Spears
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:42 am
    The Arnold Schwarzenegger "dare I say classic" '80s flick The Running Man arrives this week on Blu-Ray. I just bought my first Blu-Ray DVD player last month and I'm slowly, SLOWLY considering what movies to replace with the newer format. (So far? None.) However, I mysteriously don't own this flick already, so maybe we have a contender.Where does The Running Man rank on your personal list of Schwarzenegger flicks? For me, I'd put it beneath Conan (the first one!) and Total Recall (sadly, a 1990 flick). But above the Terminator flicks (the second one was better…

  • So Wicked: Another '80s TV star prospers on Broadway

    Steve Spears
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:34 am
    Look at the photo to your left. Does he look familiar? How about if I tell you his name: Richard Kline.Still drawing a blank? Okay, picture him 30 years younger, hitting on women at the Regal Beagle. YES! It's "Larry" from TV's Three Company. Kline's acting career continued long after Three's Company wrapped in 1984. He appeared in just about every '80s sit-com and drama series on TV including, St. Elsewhere, Hill Street Blues, Hotel, Matlock ... even Silver Spoons and Punky Brewster.  Still, when you see him, you can't help but think of Larry first.

  • 80 must-own albums for '80s fans, part 4: Roxy Music to ZZ Top

    Steve Spears
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    The official Stuck in the '80s list of 80 Albums Every '80s Fan Should Own concludes with the fourth and final today. (Click here to read part 1 and part 2 and part 3)As mentioned previously, I followed certain rules for the list:No band has more than a single album on the list. No soundtracks were considered. No live albums were considered. No greatest-hits CDs are included. Today's list: I own (or once owned) 11 of the 20 albums in today's list. The one that gets the most play? Probably the Violent Femmes. The one I'm not sure I ever need to hear again Steve Winwood's disc. Overzealous FM…

  • 80 must-own albums for '80s fans, part 3: Metallica to The Replacements

    Steve Spears
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    The official Stuck in the '80s list of 80 Albums Every '80s Fan Should Own continues with part 3 today. (Click here to read part 1 and part 2) As mentioned previously, I followed certain rules for the list:No band has more than a single album on the list. No soundtracks were considered. No live albums were considered. No greatest-hits CDs are included. Today's list: I own (or once owned) 13 of the 20 albums on list today. Most played? A tie between REO Speedwagon's Hi Infidelity and Peter Gabriel's So. Most overplayed on radio? Police's Synchronicity, of course.
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  • Google Introduces Google Buzz to the World

    GeekSugar
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    During a press conference held today in Mountain View, CA, Google announced its latest innovation: Google Buzz. Google Buzz allows you to share and communicate inside Gmail like a social network. Taking on other social networks like Facebook and Twitter, Google Buzz and your Google Profile can bring you content from people you email and chat with most, as well as from people worldwide. Google Buzz has a few key features: Auto-following: Buzz automatically follows the people you email and chat with the most. Rich, fast sharing experience: Media, videos, photos, and links to websites are…

  • Enter Our Oscar Ballot and Win the Ultimate Oscar DVD Collection and Prizes From Four Nominated Films!

    BuzzSugar
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:58 am
    Award season is about to culminate in the granddaddy of them all with the 2010 Oscars! Before the statues get handed out, I'm giving you a chance to win your own reward with my annual ballot contest! The grand prize includes limited-edition items from four Oscar nominated films: Up in the Air, Star Trek, The Lovely Bones, and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, courtesy of our friends at Paramount Pictures! That's not all – the winner will also receive the ultimate Oscar movie collection: a 30-plus DVD package from Paramount of past Academy Award-winning films including such favorites as…

  • Find Your Celebrity Twin With These Apps and Sites

    GeekSugar
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Finding out who your celebrity doppelganger isn't just fun for Facebook theme weeks. There are a few apps and websites out there that can show you who your look-alike is any time of year. Find out what they are in this slideshow! View Slideshow ›

  • Website of the Day: Binary Encoder

    GeekSugar
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    If you can't get enough of the binary goods, create your own binary secret messages with this website that allows you to encode and decode binary messages on the fly. Just type in your message, and encode to get your equivalent in ones and zeroes. Alternatively, if you find some binary code you want to translate into words, just click on "decode" to get your answer. Do you have a cool website you want to share? Tell us about it in our Website of the Day group! Just log in with your PopSugar Network account and get to blogging. It may end up being featured on GeekSugar! Need some help getting…

  • Geeks We Love: Kerry Miller From Passive-Aggressive Notes

    GeekSugar
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Kerry Miller is the one-woman operation behind the blog Passive-Aggressive Notes; a collection of "painfully polite and hilariously hostile writings from shared spaces the world over." A site that started as a way to chronicle annoying roommate habits has since grown into a vibrant online community. In fact, I love the site so much, I've featured it twice; first back in 2007 shortly after its launch, and again last year. Here, the site's creator talks about how the site got started, her thoughts on Mario Kart Wii, and the best passive-aggressive Valentine she's seen. What made you want to…
 
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  • My Blackberry Is Posessed

    4 Feb 2010 | 11:13 pm
    When it comes to phone accessories, I usually get sucked in by all things super kawaii. But I couldn't resist going a little bit evil when I came across these devil skins for my Blackberry. Not only are they some serious silicone eye candy, they're also cheap as shit at $3.99. (They also have winged angel skins for those of you who prefer to walk the righteous path. Although, you might want to get one of each depending on your mood.) And don't worry i-friends. They have them for your i-phones too ;)Trend de la Crème - Indulge Your Trend Obsession

  • Currently Obsessed With: Grayson Perry

    3 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am
    The Walthamstow Tapestry by Grayson Perry (pictured)While I concede that a middle-aged man cross dressing as a little girl is stranger than fiction, artist Grayson Perry's tapestry work is even more unbelievable than his Holly Hobby dresses. The Walthamstow Tapestry, his latest larger-than-life masterpiece, is described by Grayson as "a sensitive depiction of the journey through life." And what a life that must be, given the tapestry's river of blood, which links a graphic childbirth scene with eventual death. In all actuality, this piece is Grayson's response to modern consumerism (which…

  • Trend Bite: Cougar Hair

    31 Jan 2010 | 8:27 pm
    Photo: The GraduateMost of you will agree that "The Graduate" gave us more than Dustin Hoffman's coming-of-age tryst with with a much older married woman. It also set the stage for what can best described as "cougar hair" (something Stacy London has successfully been sporting for years on TLC's "What Not to Wear.") Light gray or bleached out chunks of hair framing the face to combine a sultry "come hither" look with "don't bother carding me for beer and cigarettes" attitude. Kate Moss has recently jumped on the cougar hair bandwagon -- albeit, rather unsuccessfully -- and several exaggerated…

  • Best. Toilet. Brush. Ever.

    31 Jan 2010 | 4:09 am
    Just as I was ready to write off all toilet brushes as icky, this Clean as a Whistle Bathroom Brush appears out of nowhere. Amazing how perching a bird on what is essentially a poop scraper can turn a chore into a moment of zen. Now I'm just waiting for the matching plunger complete with an owl sticking his head out of the hole. (Okay, maybe that's a stretch. But somebody needs to figure out how to make plungers less grotesque.)Trend de la Crème - Indulge Your Trend Obsession

  • ELLE Weekly Roundup

    30 Jan 2010 | 8:53 am
    Whether you're looking to spice things up with lingerie outwear, sultry fragrances, seductive makeup, or steamy "sexting," 2010 is already promising to be one of the sexiest years ever. (Just remember to stash a few condoms in your designer handbag. You never know when you'll be swept up in the heat of passion.)ELLE Shops - 2010 Lingerie: Pair pretty underpinnings in delicate blush tones with accents of black lace and pearlsRetro-Fabulous Makeup Looks for 2010 - Sephora’s elite Pro Beauty team reveals must-have faces and productsSexting, the New Obsession: How texting, sexting, and the…
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  • Slow Down Jenny Sanford

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:12 am
    First Lady of South Carolina Jenny Sanford’s fast talking appearance today on MSNBC’s Morning Joe was not a wow. It was a whoosh. She knows host Joe Scarborough personally so why rush? This wasn’t enemy territory. Or to her, was it? There were other men at the desk during the appearance, though no of them grilled her. Her speech was not as quick-paced with Barbara Walters. Talking too fast is like saying “I hope don’t get caught.” Rapid speech is symptomatic of a speaker feeling that if they can talk fast enough they won’t really be noticed. Unlike…

  • Mel On The Edge

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:43 am
    Preparing to do press for Edge of Darkness, Mel Gibson and his publicist knew that some “stock” answers would be necessary to field questions re his highly reported behavior of 4 years ago. And Mel and co. had to know, no matter what questions they deem are “off-limits,” someone/everyone in the press is going to go for the YouTube moment. Well, they’re going for it and they’re getting it. Mel’s on the edge displaying quite naturally a combative, defensive and menacing tone and body language. To make matters worse, his spokesperson now claims Mel was…

  • Should Sarah Hopey Changey?

    admin
    7 Feb 2010 | 7:06 am
    Sarcasm can be an effective communication tool when there is a certain familiarity between the speaker and listener. So it’s so mystery why Sarah Palin’s sarcastic, mocking tone was a hit with the Tea Party during yesterday’s speech in Nashville. Now. if the goal is only to reach those who are already on your side, then Sarah remains golden. If the goal is to sway/enlighten, unite and lead, then Sarah’s voice and speech lack the Midas touch. When there is less or no familiarity/agreement between speaker and listener, sarcasm reads as verbal aggression and can be…

  • Joe, Get With The Program

    admin
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am
    In answering NBC’s Andrea Mitchell’s question re Oscar predictions, Joe Biden, instead of naming Avatar by its title, referred to the blockbuster and his viewing of it as “…this new program I looked at…” while looking down, stammering etc. Now, looking down, stammering, these are all obvious communication cues that say at the very least “I’m not confident in what I’m saying.” But what was noteworthy was Biden’s use of the word “program.” Dated as this term may be, it signifies that his reference here is the small…

  • What Is Pee-wee

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:03 am
    Pee-wee’s voice in his heyday had a nasal quality combined with a goofy plaint, a technique the character’s creator Paul Reubens executed to great effect. He, Paul, was a smoker back in the day which now only highlights the fact that the actor had an uncanny ability to slip into Pee- wee speak without issue. So what happened? Why is Pee-wee’s voice lower in tone and rougher these days? Is this an artistic choice? Is it unconscious, sub-conscious? Certainly Reubens has reviewed his recent TV appearances. Paul Reubens, the man, has been through it. This much is true. And…
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  • In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Nichelle
    18 Jan 2010 | 5:21 pm
    I attended a celebration for Dr. King at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this morning.  The speakers lineup was full of politicians (Gov. David Paterson, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Nydia Velazquez) and the keynote speaker was Danny Glover.  This is the second-most interesting event I have gone to involving Dr. King.  My favorite was going to Sotheby's in the summer of 2006 to view an exhibit featuring a collection of treasures from Dr. King including the original draft of his "I Have A Dream Speech," his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" and his Nobel Peace Prize…

  • Rest In Peace Teddy Pendergrass

    Nichelle
    13 Jan 2010 | 10:49 pm
    Teddy Pendergrass, who became R&B's reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and '80s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads and later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59. via www.msnbc.msn.com We love you Teddy :(

  • "Sam Cooke: Crossing Over" to debut on PBS

    Nichelle
    9 Jan 2010 | 7:55 am
    On Monday, PBS' "American Masters" series debuts "Sam Cooke: Crossing Over," an hour documentary on a gospel-turned-pop singer who, the documentary says, was the first black crossover singer, the first African American to have his own record label, the first black man to go to RCA Records with a $1 million contract, and a man who, in 1963, had stopped straightening his hair and refused to appear at segregated concerts. via mije.org I've had a bit of a Sam Cooke revival in my iPod playlist since last fall when I was creating the playlist for my mother's…

  • Happy New Year!

    Nichelle
    31 Dec 2009 | 10:48 pm
    Wishing you all the best and more in 2010!
 
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  • Tusedays with Morrie

    Shannon Wood
    23 Jan 2010 | 11:01 am
    Have you ever picked up a book to read that you just could not put down. Tuesdays with Morrie is that type of book. Even though it is short but its one that when you start you just can’t stop. A book that has touched many lives in many ways. This is a book that you could read in one sitting and be able to finish. The author Mitch Albom has brought tears to peoples eyes in this book. an old man, a young man, and life’s greatest lesson A book you can place in your pocket and take with and read more than once. When Justin bought me this book he told me that I would not regret…

  • Going Gaga

    Shannon Wood
    18 Jan 2010 | 3:56 pm
    She has already made a name for herself  witrh some top radio hits. How long can she stay on top or among the top. The music artist of today have come to a new high in many ways. What is your thoughts on it? How do we adjust to music like this. I have to say that if you are into this type of music then you have your own opinion toward other music. As I have set here thinking of writing this I had just listen to Miranda Lambert’s song white lier. These two ladies have two different types of music. One country and the other pop music. Either way they are both great at what they are doing…

  • The Middleages make a fantastic reading

    Thomas Clausen
    11 Oct 2009 | 8:00 am
    The Pillars of the Earth Ken Folletts 1,000 page book The Pillars of the Earth sell around 100,000 copies a year in the US alone. It’s translated to several languages (among one Danish my mother tongue), and it’s simply a fantastic book. The short description from Ken Folletts homepage reads: In a time of civil war, famine and religious strife, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against this backdrop, lives entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone and Ellen, the woman from the forest who…

  • Night World book one

    Shannon Wood
    4 Oct 2009 | 7:14 pm
    I don’t normally read a lot of books like this and I will say that this is the first one about vampires or even night creatures that I have read. I can say that if there is a movie on a book I would watch it before I read it. Most of the books I read most of you would say they are for stupid people. There are  authors such as Tom Kelly who has written many of the books for the National Wild Turkey Federation that I would rather read. All of the books that I do have of  Tom Kelly, he signed. It has taken me five weeks or even longer to finish this L.J. Smith novel on her collection of…

  • Why can’t Heroes stop sucking?

    Mike
    30 Sep 2009 | 6:48 am
    This is the fourth season of Heroes. By now, Tim Kring and his writing staff on the set of Heroes has to have heard all the complaints a million times about why viewers are troubled by the lack of quality on the series. Yet it seems like they hear the criticism and let it go out the other ear, never actually listening. The fourth season is now two episodes old and I have no idea why anyone would like any of these “heroes” aside from perhaps Peter. And one other, whom had the best moment in Heroes history if you ask me. What are these characters up to? Claire is at college…
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  • Miley Cyrus’ Grammy Awards Dress Designer

    First Class Fashionista
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:53 pm
    Miley Cyrus on the Red Carpet of the 2010 Grammy Awards. Miley Cyrus’ red carpet hairstyle and dress at the 52nd Annual “Grammy Awards” held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010 . Who is Miley Cyrus’ 2010 Grammy Awards Dress Designer? Miley Cyrus is wearing a Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress accessorized with Ofira jewelry on the red carpet of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010. Note: I love this dress. Miley Cyrus is one of the 2010 Grammy Awards best dressed. The look is…

  • Fergie’s Grammy Awards Dress Designer

    First Class Fashionista
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:34 pm
    Fergie on the Red Carpet of the 2010 Grammy Awards. Fergie’s red carpet hairstyle and dress at the 52nd Annual “Grammy Awards” held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010 . Who is Fergie’s 2010 Grammy Awards Dress Designer? Fergie is wearing a dress by Emilio Pucci accessorized with Jessica Robinson jewelry and Le Silla strappy sandals on the red carpet of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010. Noted Tidbit: Fergie’s real name is Stacy Ferguson. Here is where you can tell…

  • Pink’s Grammy Awards Dress Designer

    First Class Fashionista
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:10 pm
    Pink on the Red Carpet of the 2010 Grammy Awards. Pink’s red carpet hairstyle and dress at the 52nd Annual “Grammy Awards” held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010 . Who is Pink’s 2010 Grammy Awards Dress Designer? Pink is wearing a Tony Ward gown accessorized with Neil Lane jewelry on the red carpet of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010. Noted Tidbit: Neil Lane diamonds worth $2.5 million. Here is where you can tell thousands of people what you think. Share a comment with…

  • Lea Michele’s Grammy Awards Dress Designer

    First Class Fashionista
    3 Feb 2010 | 2:37 pm
    Lea Michele on the Red Carpet of the 2010 Grammy Awards. Lea Michele’s red carpet hairstyle and dress at the 52nd Annual “Grammy Awards” held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010 . Who is Lea Michele’s 2010 Grammy Awards Dress Designer? Lea Michele is wearing a dress by Romona Keveza accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Brian Atwood pumps on the red carpet of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010. Here is where you can tell thousands of people what you think. Share a…

  • Katy Perry’s Grammy Awards Dress Designer

    First Class Fashionista
    3 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm
    Katy Perry on the Red Carpet of the 2010 Grammy Awards. Katy Perry’s red carpet hairstyle and dress at the 52nd Annual “Grammy Awards” held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010 . Who is Katy Perry’s 2010 Grammy Awards Dress Designer? Katy Perry is wearing a Zac Posen gown on the red carpet of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010. Tidbit: Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s Engagement Story: “We were on an elephant just before in India at midnight,” says Russell…
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  • Sunday Secrets

    7 Feb 2010 | 12:47 pm
    PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where peoplemail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.-----Email Message-----That's a Starbucks card and not a credit card...That's probably not helping your debt problem...Order Your Copy Today Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Booksense Borders Brookline Booksmith Independent Booksellers Politics and Prose Powells Rainy Day Books Tattered Cover Book Store Watermark Books Close PostSecret on Facebook

  • PostSecret News

    7 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm
    The German version of PostSecret - PostSecretDeutsch - opened an exhibit of cards yesterday at the Tübingen City Museum, in Germany.The KSU PostSecret Exhibit opened last week in the Sturgis Gallery. Contact International Arts & Artists for PostSecret Exhibit information.Contact Keppler Speakers for Live PostSecret Event information.PostSecret Media ContactI'll see you this Saturday at the American Visionary Art Museum's Annual Fundraiser. "Dress Happy"There's Always Hope. . .
 
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  • A New Must Have For Every Woman’s Tote

    famespy Alise
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:23 am
    As the fashionably tailored inhabitants of the world often display, the outfits over all appeal typically lies superior to any form of comfort. This means wearing 5in Stilettos over your comfy tennis shoes. All for the sake of fashion. For those days that you just can’t take it anymore, a simple compact alternative has arrived: Collapsible ballet flats. These cute flats can be tossed in your bag, your desk or even your car. Wherever you stash them these folded shoes are there to comfort your throbbing soles. Running cross-town to a long day at work, your feet are not always up for the 24/7…

  • Barneys New York – Legendary Warehouse Sale (NYC)

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:19 am
    The Barneys Warehouse sale is back and this year is coincodes with New York Fashion Week. Merchandise will be marked at 50-75% off regular prices on a huge selection of the finest designer clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women, as well as gifts for the home. Check out Barneys.com for more details. Dates: Thursday 2/11 – Sunday 2/28 Thu-Fri 11-12 8am-9pm Mon-Fri 10am-7pm Sat-Sun 10am-7pm Sun, Feb 28th 10am-7pm 255 West 17th Street  between 7th & 8th Avenue, NYC

  • SHOPPING: The Best Workout Ever! Burn Calories Without The Gym

    famespy Alise
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am
    You just left the 7th Store of the day. The shopping extravaganza is nearing an end and the only words you can manage to mumble between the yawns are simply, “Gosh shopping is such a workout.” Did you ever stop to think that maybe it really is exercise? Well fashion lovers, our dream has come true. Shopping is a valid workout, and a rigorous at that. A Study by Debenhams in England has revealed facts that will make shopaholics rejoice. On average, women are burning 5 calories per minute shuffling through the racks. That adds up to around 400 calories and almost 3 miles per spree. That’s…

  • Rumors Spread: Fashion’s Night Out To Hit Our Living Room Screens

    famespy Alise
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am
    For those of you that weren’t lucky enough to witness the wonderment of Fashion’s Night Out, the kick off to 2009’s fall Fashion Week, this may be a great way to experience it. Vogue, CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and NYC & Co. are talking to TV networks like CBS and Bravo about a series focusing on the September event. Anna Wintour is the goddess behind the successful event. NYC’s event had numerous store openings, a Teen Vogue Fashion show and a concert staring Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen and her band The Pretty Reckless. Downtown kept a block party vibe…

  • BROOKLYN DECKER is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Girl (PHOTOS)

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:51 am
    The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover was revealed Monday night on David Letterman as a billboard in Times Square, and this year’s gorgeous cover model is Brooklyn Decker. Right after the cover was revealed, the 22-year-old wife of Andy Roddick tweeted this photo: “The issue is amazing, glowing, fun, the girls are happy… it’s not over-the-top, the girls and editors should be so proud! THANK YOU ALL!!!” Decker has appeared four times in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, including the 2009 Swimsuit Issue where she wore nothing but body paint, but this is…
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  • If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Dawn Davenport

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:15 pm
    Every Tuesday I post five questions relating to television or film, and the first person who sends me the correct answers wins the highly coveted Auntie Mame Award (for excellence in trivia).Please send your answers for this week's questions to deepdishdrama@aol.com or via a private Facebook message (DO NOT post your answers on here where everyone can see them or they will be deleted). This week's theme is director John Waters' 1974 film, Female Trouble.1) What kind of sandwich does Dawn eat during class? 2) Who plays Earl Peterson?3) What is the name of Dawn's daughter? And what actress…

  • Dish of the Day #332: I Kissed A Guy Week

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:11 pm
    In honor of Valentine's Day, this week I'm featuring some kissing Dishes, whom I hope you will enjoy.Every Monday through Friday a new Dish of the Day will be featured, and beginning on Friday you can vote for your favorite Dish of the week. If you haven't voted for last week's Dish yet, choose your man in the sidebar poll.

  • Groovy Gal: Lana Turner

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:19 am
    Lana Turner was glamorous with a capital G - and when you watch one of her films from the late 1950s or 1960s, you pretty much always know what to expect - lots of gorgeous clothes and marvelous melodrama. But the lovely lady was a good actress who could do both serious roles as well as campy ones. However, her personal life was kind of a mess with her 14-year-old daughter stabbing to death Turner's abusive lover, mobster Johnny Stompanato, in 1958. The murder was ruled justifiable homicide as the girl believed her mother's life was in danger, and some observers have said that Turner's…

  • Dish of the Day #331: I Kissed A Guy Week

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:41 pm
    In honor of Valentine's Day, this week I'm featuring some kissing Dishes, whom I hope you will enjoy. And I must confess that I love Donna Summer's 1993 version of "La Vie En Rose" in the video below - along with the delicious duo.Every Monday through Friday a new Dish of the Day will be featured, and beginning on Friday you can vote for your favorite Dish of the week. If you haven't voted for last week's Dish yet, choose your man in the sidebar poll.

  • Deeper Dish with Barry Goold

    5 Feb 2010 | 4:22 pm
    Last year Barry Goold sent me his debut CD, Knockin' On Another Door, and I loved it. The talented and openly gay man, who has written songs for films, television shows and other performers for over 20 years, describes his musical style as a throwback to such singer/songwriters of the 1970s as Elton John, James Taylor and Carole King - all of whom I enjoy listening to - so it's not surprising that his CD ended up on my list of favorite musical experiences of 2009. I am delighted to have Barry here on the Dish to discuss his groovy music and answer a few pop culture questions.Let's begin with…
 
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  • Audio Trouble for Not Drugs = New Playlist for You.

    Letham
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:37 pm
    Since The-Ten opened it’s door to us, for some reason, Not Drugs’ audio player has not allowed us to post tracks on the site for you to listen to. Bummer right. I know…but not really. Instead of posting this long New Music piece I had in the waiting for you and having you listen to all these tracks while I talked about them (boring right..I know..what was I thinking?!?!), I’m still going to talk about each song, but then at the end, have a free download for you. All the songs included in this post you can have, for free. Your welcome in advance. So before we get to the…

  • Layin The Cut: Erykah Badu & Weezy…Featuring A Trailer For Animal Collective’s New Film

    Williams
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:32 pm
    Just a quickie. Super unproductive day…largely my own fault…party my job’s fault. Saw this, brought a little sunshine to the evening.  Sick…but with the names, you already knew. Then I caught hold of this…needless to say….sick-ER. One.

  • Music Video Backlog.

    Letham
    1 Feb 2010 | 11:42 am
    I was going through my bookmarks a little bit ago and realized I had a bunch of music videos I haven’t shared with you. My bad. So I decided to take the time and share with you a couple I thought were preeeeeeeetty F’n ill (and by the way, if you do have some time, check my Grammy Diary for a few laughs and some serious (ha) commentary). But let’s give these music videos a little watch: This one is from Talib Kweli’s side group Idle Warship. It has pretty crazy imagery, some cool designs, and the song is pretty awesome. Check it: Next one up is along the lines of the…

  • My Grammy Diary, from Start to Finish.

    Letham
    31 Jan 2010 | 11:38 pm
    *Disclaimer* All of the views involved with this piece are completely in-sync with the views that Not Drugs represents. If you’re offended…well, then you’ve probably been offended before while visiting this site. And if f you have been offended then you probably wouldn’t visit here again. 1 + 1 = You’re gonna enjoy this. 8:00pm- Sorry, missed the intro package, the Nets seemed to be turning the game around but then decided to…not? Well, whatever the case, Lady Gaga is performing. I hate her. 8:01 – Holy Jesus, she looks like what would be birthed from…

  • Pre-Grammy Sit Down with Letham.

    Letham
    31 Jan 2010 | 5:18 pm
    I’m not gonna speak on behalf of the Country music fanbase, or the Classical Songwriting fanbase, or even the Pop music fanbase. I just wanna chat about the hip hop categories at the Grammy’s, because that’s all I have the ability to have an educated opinion about. I don’t know anything about the nomination process, and why each of these artists got the nod over others, and frankly, you don’t care and neither do it; so I’m still gonna spit my opinion even if I am ignorant in that aspect. And lastly, no matter what anyone else says (including my co-writers…
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  • The Civil Circus

    DaveRedl
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:46 am

  • The Ladies Room: An Epic Romance

    Kristyn Ostman
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:40 am
    That fateful fake holiday is rapidly approaching. Valentine’s Day. The day where the nation divides into lovers or haters. There’s no room for indifference. Battle lines are drawn. It’s hard to believe that we’re caught trying to make the most of a made-up holiday. People don’t get nearly as uptight about Arbor Day. I know there’s some historical significance…blah, blah, blah…it’s a fake holiday. Every year, I desperately fight against the tide of discouraging Valentine’s haters. Party poopers. I’m no sap, but it seems futile to…

  • A Look at the Super Blah Ads

    Sid Bridge
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:19 am
    For two years running, the game has been more exciting than the ads. Good for football, not so good for those of us who watch for the ads. As a hardworking humorist (check out my web site, The Endive (Cha-ching!)) who has worked in advertising, I don’t have much patience for a company who blows a million bucks on a Super Bowl ad only to have the jokes fall flat. Here’s a rundown of the main players in Super Bowl advertising last night. Focus on the Family’s pro-life ad featuring Tim Tebow: I was disappointed because Focus on the Family knew this ad was going to offend people…

  • A Posh View

    bmusterman
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:12 am
    To say that Victoria Beckham is trying on a less spicy career compared to The Spice Girls is debatable. Her new gig on the View promises to be just as palatable. After the most successful Spice Girl did a guest spot as a judge on American Idol, Victoria Beckham is foraying into the arena of talk. She needn’t worry, though. The View is the bubble gum of talk shows, just as The Spice Girls were of rock. All jabs aside, I do really like Posh, who was nicknamed “Posh Spice” because of her more upper-class background and refined attitude. Her cool accent will bring a lot to the show compared…

  • LADY ANTEBELLUM – “Need You Now” (Music Review)

    Greg Victor
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:57 am
    *** ½ (out of 4) Label: Capitol Nashville The first “must have” country music album of 2010 has been released. It is “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum. But if you don’t consider yourself a country music fan you will probably enjoy it just as well. There’s something for almost anyone to like in this album; sentiment as sweet as the harmonies that express it, musical influences of George Harrison, Coldplay, and U2, and the production values of Jeff Lynne. No wonder it is the best-selling album in the country this week. There’s a reason for all this success: they are the kind…
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    About.com: Conservative Politics: U.S.

  • An Interview with National Tea Party Founder & Leader Michael Johns

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:46 am
    Nationwide Tea Party organizers held their first-ever national convention this weekend in Nashville, Tenn., solidifying the political movement as much more than merely a phenomenon. The American Tea Party movement has quickly emerged into the most influential conservative movement of the 21st century. Although many in the mainstream media believe the Tea Party emerged out of a fiery opposition to President Barack Obama's highly liberal agenda, the sentiments behind the movement had been brewing for years; Obama just helped them bubble over and spill out into the streets. On April 15, 2009,…

  • Paul Ryan's "Roadmap" (2.0)

    3 Feb 2010 | 1:30 am
    This is a tough time of the year for political journalists. Editors love it, but journalists are saddled with the task of culling delightful and dramatic stories from dull, dry numbers. This is the time of the year when state and federal governments release their budget proposals for the coming year (fiscal year 2011). At this moment, journalists all over the nation are plodding through small-print dictionary-sized volumes filled with line after line of allocations and appropriations. Each line represents the future for an organization or agency, and often journalists will have two of these…

  • Obama's Visit to the GOP: Let's Give Credit Where It's Due

    29 Jan 2010 | 10:13 am
    Although President Barack Obama didn't completely erase the bad feelings he and his administration have helped to foster among conservatives over the last year, he did earn back quite a bit of political capital by meeting with the House Republican Caucus in Baltimore for an exchange of ideas that was at times confrontational and at other times conciliatory. Read more...Obama's Visit to the GOP: Let's Give Credit Where It's Due originally appeared on About.com Conservative Politics: U.S. on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 18:13:18.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • State of the Union: What We Didn't Hear

    28 Jan 2010 | 8:17 am
    President Barack Obama began his address on the state of the union last night by taking credit for saving the American people from the evil George W. Bush administration. The president claimed that when he took office, there were two wars, the economy was in the depths of a severe recession, the global financial system was on the brink of collapse, and the government was mired in debt. "One year later," he told Congress, "the worst of the storm has passed." Let's see ... there are still two wars (one of which Obama himself has escalated), the economy is still in the depths of a severe…

  • State of the Union Live Blog & Analysis

    27 Jan 2010 | 1:09 pm
    9:06 p.m.: President Barack Obama has just entered the chamber, and is shaking hands as he prepares to take to the podium. 9:11 p.m.: The president opens with a discussion about unity throughout the life of the United States of America. He claims that a year after he has taken office, the worst of the nation's problems have passed. That's news to me. "I have never been as hopeful about America's future as I am tonight," the president says, and is greeted with great applause. 9:18 p.m.: Now to the good stuff. "It begins with the economy," the president says. Does this mean he actually gets it?
 
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  • Darth Vader Blues

    Darren Saturday
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:54 pm

  • Super Bowl TVC’s 2010

    Darren Saturday
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:08 am
    Super Bowl Television Commercials for 2010… I mean if you really need to see them. Otherwise, surf-on!

  • It’s A Question of A Gram(ee)

    Darren Saturday
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:21 pm
    I have questions for the ages. Why is it that on shows like the Grammy’s, some presenters… like Adam Sandler in this case, feel the need to conjure up some dumbass story like… ‘oh I didn’t think this was a formal thing so I just threw some jeans and and a Tee on… and then I uh’ like got here and everyone looked uhh so great so I uhhh haha convinced this dude backstage to uh ha ha give me his clothes in return for me saying out to tv-land “It’s okay Frankie, do your time and when you get out we’ll sort Joey Joe Jackson well…

  • Dancing to Creepy Lyrics

    Darren Saturday
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:58 pm
    Will.I.Am put out a song last year that was pretty popular called “I Got It From My Mamma”. Catchy Ditty (also the name for a HipHop star in the world of Saturday) supported by a visual dancing feast for the eyes in terms of the music clip… but then I kinda started to actually listen to the lyrics and it all suddenly became very wrong. Just spoke to Midnight about this and much to my utter surprise (utter being a roadkill Otter) hadn’t heard of it… but then he does plug into Grooveshark all day and then he zones out to his carefully shuffled iPod driving about so…

  • FARMVILLE ….Kill Me Now

    Darren Saturday
    30 Jan 2010 | 2:04 pm
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  • Lil Wayne Says Goodbye To His Fans Before Heading To Jail

    Melissa
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:36 am
      Where did Lil Wayne spend his last day of freedom? In the studio, of course. Weezy F. Baby said farewell to his fans before heading to prison today. In this candid video from Young Money member Lil’ Twist’s Ustream account, Weezy conveyed his parting words (starting at the 52:00 mark) before driving off into the night in his $1.7 million Bugatti Veyron. We’ve transcribed his heartfelt message below. “I’m out this bitch. To all my fans, my real fans, I really, really, really truly love you. I love you with all of me, for real. I’ll probably be loving…

  • Drake Moves Forward With Headlining Tour

    Melissa
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:35 am
      Now that Lil Wayne is off the road for the next year, Drake will fill in for his Young Money boss by launching his own headlining tour.   “The Away From Home Tour” will travel across the United States, stopping at 15 college campuses along the way. Drake’s first solo trek begins April 6 in Charleston, Ill., wrapping May 8 in Plymouth, N.H. The “Successful” rapper is partnering with Reverb, a non-profit, eco-friendly organization, to promote environmental issues. As part of “going green,” Drizzy’s tour bus will be equipped with…

  • 'Valentine's Day' Los Angeles Premiere

    Melissa
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am
    Anne Hathaway Jessica Biel Taylor Lautner Jennifer Garner Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Bradley Cooper Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane Hector Elizondo Garcelle Beauvais Jewel Carter Jenkins Patrick Dempsey and wife Jillian Dempsey Topher Grace George Lopez George and Jamie Foxx  Shirley MacLaine  Source    

  • New Ke$ha Photo Shoot

    Melissa
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:50 am
      New artist Ke$ha poses for a new and exclusive Entertainment Weekly photoshoot. & more pix @ http://keshasebert.org/pix/thumbnails.php?album=196source

  • New 'Clash Of The Titans' Posters

    Melissa
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:46 am
    Five excellent new posters for Clash Of The Titans have arrived online, and they expand into high-res goodness for your viewing pleasure (and your computer’s agony),courtesy of UGO.Yes, you can get a nice, close-up look at the likes of Sam Worthington’s Perseus, Gemma Arteton’s Io, Liam Neeson’s Zeus and some of the monsters, including The Scorpioch and the foul-looking Stygian Witches.With one or two – especially the witches – looking like something out of Guillermo del Toro’s worst nightmares (this is a compliment, by the way), it shows that Warners…
 
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    Enspyre 1 American Pop Culture Blog

  • Table of Contents

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:05 pm
    The following links refer to the Table of Contents for Enspyre 1 American Pop Culture Blog.  On the blog pages, you will find pop culture articles, celebrity gossip, news, video, TV shows, music, and so much more. Watch Full-Length Movie: A Century of Black Cinema Ever Wonder What Happened to Neo-Soul Singing Duo, Floetry? Find Out, Plus Free Download Get Your Totally Free Blood Glucose Meter. Watch Diabetes Rap Video Free Music Downloads Subscription: Top Hip-Hop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Heavy Metal, Punk, Classical, Reggae, and More It's Easy to Create An XML Sitemap: Here's How…

  • Watch Full-Length Movie: A Century of Black Cinema

    28 Jan 2010 | 9:02 pm
    Enjoy watching "A Century of Black Cinema," a ninety-minute film on the history of African-American film and its affect on pop culture. Here's the description: The finest african-american entertainers to ever grace the silver screen A 90-minute special celebrating the finest African-American entertainers ever to grace the silver screen featuring performances from PORGY AND BESS, LILIES OF THE FIELD, GONE WITH THE WIND, COTTON COMES TO HARLEM, WAITING TO EXHALE and many more. “A CENTURY OF BLACK CINEMA celebrates the finest Black entertainers ever to grace the silver screen. This absorbing…

  • How to Get A Reciprocal Linkback From Your Homepage to Ours Absolutely Free Today!

    28 Jan 2010 | 8:44 pm
    Get a reciprocal link to your blog/ website placed on our blog today for free. Achieve maximum exposure for your site and grow your readership. We have received a lot of requests from website and blog publishers to exchange links.  We apologize for being unable to respond to everyone individually, but we are in the process of doing so.  Links are going up as we speak. Link to Enspyre 1 American Pop Culture Blog We are now enabling reciprocal links on a special page here on Enspyre 1 American Pop Culture Blog.  If you publish blog, website, newsletter, or online magazine and…

  • Get Your Totally Free Blood Glucose Meter. [Digg]

    25 Jan 2010 | 10:24 pm
    Get control of your Diabetes with a FREE blood glucose monitor. We're giving them away free of charge at Enspyre 1 American Pop Culture Blog. Also, check out the Diabetes Rap Video!

  • Get Your Totally Free Blood Glucose Meter. Watch Diabetes Rap Video

    25 Jan 2010 | 9:51 pm
    Get control of your Diabetes with a  FREE blood glucose monitor.  We're giving them away free of charge at Enspyre 1 American Pop Culture Blog.  Also, check out the Diabetes Rap Video! Diabetes disproportionately and adversely affects the African-American community in urban centers and the world-at-large. Chances are that if you don't have diabetes yourself, then you probably know someone else who does, so please spread the word.  Help us get the word out about this offer for a FREE blood glucose meter. If you think you may have Diabetes, have your blood glucose level…
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  • FIPS, BEST BLOG IN THE BK

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 2:57 pm
    Had to re-post this today. I’m in love with this blog. From a fellow DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) in the Slope, (oh yeah, they have their own awesome acronyms) here’s a great read today about a couple considering moving from the Upper West Side to Park Slope. Cheers. F*CKED IN PARK SLOPE: UWS VS. PS

  • LE TIGRE + CHRISTINA AGUILERA?

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
    Hold the phone! According to a MARIE CLAIRE interview Christina Aguilera, LE TIGRE has written and produced a couple of songs for her upcoming album. While it remains to be see if the songs will actually make it to the new record, it’s not all that surprising. Though, I wish it was a collaboration with Britney Spears. Get the whole scoop at BROOKLYN VEGAN.

  • GETTING LOST WITH ‘LOST’

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am
    Holy weird, but what did we expect? Kudos to TERRY O’QUINN (Locke) for the creepiest person award (I made that up) in last night’s episode. As usual, I’m perplexed, wanting resolutions that won’t be unveiled until the very last episode this season. PEOPLE’s TV WATCH has a nice write up of last night’s premiere. Get full episodes at ABC: LOST

  • NEW BEACH HOUSE ‘TEEN DREAM’

    admin
    29 Jan 2010 | 2:08 pm
    I went to a BEACH HOUSE show at Le Poisson Rouge about 14 months ago. While I didn’t know much about the band, other than hearing a few tracks from their last record, the show was amazing and this band just keeps getting better. Teen Dream is their latest release and my favorite yet. Listen to “Used To Be” here:

  • SURFER BLOOD PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “SWIM”

    admin
    28 Jan 2010 | 10:09 am
    I’m in love with SURFER BLOOD’s debut full-length, Astro Coast. It’s just a fun record and I’m a sucker for anthem rock with great guitar riffs. Enjoy their first video for “Swim”! Get SURFER BLOOD’s 2010 tour dates at PITCHFORK
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  • FIPS, BEST BLOG IN THE BK

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 2:57 pm
    Had to re-post this today. I’m in love with this blog. From a fellow DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) in the Slope, (oh yeah, they have their own awesome acronyms) here’s a great read today about a couple considering moving from the Upper West Side to Park Slope. Cheers. F*CKED IN PARK SLOPE: UWS VS. PS

  • LE TIGRE + CHRISTINA AGUILERA?

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
    Hold the phone! According to a MARIE CLAIRE interview Christina Aguilera, LE TIGRE has written and produced a couple of songs for her upcoming album. While it remains to be see if the songs will actually make it to the new record, it’s not all that surprising. Though, I wish it was a collaboration with Britney Spears. Get the whole scoop at BROOKLYN VEGAN.

  • GETTING LOST WITH ‘LOST’

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am
    Holy weird, but what did we expect? Kudos to TERRY O’QUINN (Locke) for the creepiest person award (I made that up) in last night’s episode. As usual, I’m perplexed, wanting resolutions that won’t be unveiled until the very last episode this season. PEOPLE’s TV WATCH has a nice write up of last night’s premiere. Get full episodes at ABC: LOST

  • NEW BEACH HOUSE ‘TEEN DREAM’

    admin
    29 Jan 2010 | 2:08 pm
    I went to a BEACH HOUSE show at Le Poisson Rouge about 14 months ago. While I didn’t know much about the band, other than hearing a few tracks from their last record, the show was amazing and this band just keeps getting better. Teen Dream is their latest release and my favorite yet. Listen to “Used To Be” here:

  • SURFER BLOOD PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “SWIM”

    admin
    28 Jan 2010 | 10:09 am
    I’m in love with SURFER BLOOD’s debut full-length, Astro Coast. It’s just a fun record and I’m a sucker for anthem rock with great guitar riffs. Enjoy their first video for “Swim”! Get SURFER BLOOD’s 2010 tour dates at PITCHFORK
 
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  • Chris Nolan to Oversee SUPERMAN Reboot

    Stefan Blitz
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood revealed that Warner Bros. is prepping another reboot of the Superman franchise and have turned to Chris Nolan to mentor the development of the film. In addition to prepping the third Batman film, Nolan most likely won't direct the Superman film, but would oversee the reboot which would not tie into any previous incarnations of the character including 2006's Superman Returns. The studio hopes that the new incarnation will be a more sophisticated interpretation and that it would be much more in keeping with the comic book interpretation of the character. The…

  • GEEK SCREENING ROOM presents RE-ANIMATOR

    Stefan Blitz
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    Loosely based on H.P. Lovecraft's story "Herbert West-Reanimator", this was the first (and arguably) best film in the Re-Animator series from director Stuart Gordon. Originally conceived as a stage play, and then as a half hour television pilot, Gordon and his creative team retooled the pilot into a one hour format and then wrote an additional twelve episodes before teaming with producer to develop the property as a feature film. Jeffrey Combs played West the film became a cult hit with two sequels, and returned for two sequels, Bride of Re-Animator and Beyond Re-Animator. Produced by Brian…

  • IN DEFENSE OFThe Lovely Bones

    Bewareoftheblog
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    My name was The Lovely Bones, like the novel, but less successful.I was just a little over a month old from my limited engagement in New York and Los Angeles when I was murdered on January 15, 2010. This was after most films hadn’t a chance of being seen, what with Avatar still bringing in box office gold. It’s apparently still a time when studios believe things like that don’t happen.I wasn't murdered by Avatar, by the way. Don't think everything I mention here is a suspect. That's the problem. You never know. My murderer was a combination of shifty release dates by my studio and…

  • The Big Game

    Matt Kennedy
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught.Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.Ambrose Bierce.This past weekend, the advertising world held their own private Super Bowl.It's called half-time. The tickets to this game cost $5.3 million per minute, and this year's 66 total commercial slots occupied 39 minutes of air time, generating in the neighborhood of $206.7 million in ad revenue for CBS.It's not been disclosed how much they was paid for the rights to broadcast the game, but it couldn't have been a losing investment if they ate an additional 9…

  • Tim Robbins Joins GREEN LANTERN

    Stefan Blitz
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:46 pm
    Actor Tim Robbins has joined the cast of Martin Campbell's upcoming Green Lantern as the father of nemesis Hector Hammond, played by Peter Sarsgaard. Robbins' character will be a United States Senator. He had previously been rumored to play Tony Stark's father in Iron Man 2 and starred in Marvel's first cinematic adaptation, Howard The Duck in 1986. Green Lantern is expected to start filming in March in New Orleans.
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