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Fur flies in snub of Scorsese Hugo dog
It's no secret that during Hollywood's awards season, complex character roles often get overlooked in favor of more uplifting performances. But when Martin Scorsese saw such a slight befall his Hugo star, he was not about to slink away with his tail between his legs.
Netflix says Congress can help bring Facebook app to U.S.
Netflix Inc on Tuesday urged a panel of senators to support legislation that it said would allow the company's U.S. users to share information on Facebook about the TV shows and movies they are watching through Netflix's service.
Golden Retriever Puppy Heidi Shot to Death in Maryland: Help Find Her Killer
Golden retriever puppy Heidi was shot to death in Maryland. Her owners are looking for help finding her killer.
PayPal co-founders fund pro-Paul Super PAC
Co-founders of online U.S. payment service PayPal, now owned by eBay Inc, donated to the Super PAC funding group supporting Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, the group Endorse Liberty disclosed on Tuesday.
Patent Plaintiffs Target Facebook as IPO Approaches
As it prepares for one of the biggest IPOs ever, Facebook is coming under the same fierce attacks being waged against other big technology companies: patent lawsuits.
Analysis: Patent plaintiffs target Facebook as IPO approaches
As it prepares for one of the biggest IPOs ever, Facebook is coming under the same fierce attacks being waged against other big technology companies: patent lawsuits.
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $1.5 Billion Fund
Venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz raised $1.5 billion for a new fund, bringing the firm's assets under management to $2.7 billion and cementing the firm's position among the venture-capital elite.
'Breading Cats' Meme Wins Internet, Fluffington Post Fails To Report
A new internet meme has emerged: breading cats. To execute the meme, take a super cute cat, put its head through a piece of bread and enjoy. The Fluffington Post, world leader in fluffy animal news, failed to report on the trend, instead opting for coverage dogs wearing goggles.
100-Year-Old Nintendo Playing Grandma: 'I don't feel a day over 80' [VIDEO]
Kit Connell plays Nintendo DS to stay young.
Facebook’s IPO Filing: 5 Things to Watch
Within days, Facebook is expected to file for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, for the first time doing a public financial strip tease.
Newt Gingrich Sued for Using 'Eye of the Tiger' at Rallies
Newt Gingrich is the latest Republican politician to be asked by a musician to stop using their songs at campaign events.
Facebook Timeline: How to Make a Movie of Your Life
If you are one of the few people that feel entirely comfortable with the content of your Facebook Timeline, you can now make a short film of your life using the Time Movie Maker.
Facebook IPO: Can It Buck the Trend of Other Failed IPO's?
Facebook is preparing to launch their historic initial public offering as soon as this week, with public sales of stock expected to begin in April. Facebook's IPO will be the largest ever at $10 billion; six times larger than Google's, whose IPO was $1.64 Billion in 2004.
Twitter Jokes get British Tourists Barred from US: What You Need to Know
Sometimes humor doesn’t travel well: Two British nationals were barred entry to the U.S. for jokes made on Twitter.
Snoop Dogg Endorses Ron Paul?
Snoop Dogg might have a thing for Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul.
Jelena Ristic: Novak Djokovic Praises Girlfriend; Meet the Woman Behind the Tennis Star’s Success [PHOTOS]
Jelena Ristic: Novak Djokovic Praises Girlfriend; She is Hot, Supportive and Intense in his Game [PHOTOS]
Etsy: Turning Artists into Entrepreneurs, Passion into Possibility
Assuming the power to change the entire world economy is no small feat, but Etsy is doing just that. Created in 2005 by Rob Kalin, a painter, carpenter and photographer who found there was no practical marketplace in which to sell his handiwork, Etsy now boasts over 12 million active members, 1.5 million Twitter followers and $467.8 million in sales through November 2011. Etsy is the classic Little Engine That Could story. After all, Etsy was built not on a mountain, but on a molehill; s...
Snoop Dogg endorses Ron Paul, for Shizzle?
Snoop Dogg, throwing his weight behind Ron Paul? Politics really does make strange bedfellows -- or at least smoking buddies.
Naked activists flash flesh for banned Iranian actress
A fleshy rebellion is spreading hot and fast across the cybersphere, as a growing number of activists are stripping down in support of Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, who was reportedly banned from her homeland after posing topless for French magazine Madame Le Figaro.
‘Smoke Weed Everyday’: Snoop Dogg Finds Ron Paul The Best
No prizes for guessing why rapper Snoop Dogg has thrown his weight behind Republican presidential contender Ron Paul.
SOPA is Dead, but ACTA and OPEN Next to be Protested
SOPA is gone for now (until someone re-introduces it), but ACTA and OPEN are two other anti-piracy measures written in the spirit of SOPA. ACTA isn't a proposed U.S. law, however. It's an international treaty already signed by several countries including the U.S. OPEN, on the other hand, picks up right where SOPA took off.
Facebook Users to Post Political Views On Times Square Billboard: Here's How
Facebook is presenting its users with a rare opportunity to project their opinions about the 2012 elections on a giant Times Square billboard.
Facebook and Google Team up to Form DMARC: How to Fight email Spam
What's DMARC if not a new super-league of tech companies including Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and ten others to fight email spam? Though the companies compete on many levels, one thing they can agree on is email phishing scams are not good for people who use their products (except, of course, the spammers themselves - at least the ones who make money). Phishing scams are notorious because the email messages tend to look like legitimate ones from reputable sources.
INDi 100 Valentine’s Sweepstakes Spreads the Love
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, many are left pondering What do I get my sweetheart? Chocolate is dated; roses are trite; and the jumbo-sized teddy bear will not fit in your studio apartment. INDi has just the solution for the perfect Valentine's gift for him or her.
Samsung Galaxy Note vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Which Should You Buy?
Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphone will arrive on AT&T Feb. 19 for $300, but if you're unsure if its better than the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, here's how they compare. They are both $300 with a new two year contract, are very thin, fast and powerful. Besides being already available, the Galaxy Nexus also runs the Android 4.0 system that Galaxy Note will get eventually. It won't debut with the system, however. Instead it will ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Rihanna Drops $160K for Bedazzled Marilyn Monroe Artwork [PHOTOS]
Rihanna recently dropped $160,000 for new artwork, a Swarovski crystal bedazzled Marilyn Monroe portrait created by British artist Claire Milner that glistens in the light because she reportedly identifies with the fallen star.
Langely McNeal Claims Winter X Games Disqualification for Sarah Burke Tribute
U.S. skier Langely McNeal claimed that she was disqualified from the Women's Skier X final at the X Games because of a Sarah Burke tribute on her thigh and a hairtie around her boot.
Super Bowl 2012: Honda Releases Entire Ferris Bueller Advertisement [VIDEO]
After releasing a much-talked about teaser last week, Honda unveiled the full Ferris Bueller Super Bowl 2012 commercial on Monday.
In Facebook IPO, Bankers Seek Prestige over Fees
Facebook's initial public offering is likely to set a new standard for how low investment banks are willing to go on advisory fees to win big business.
Demi Moore 911 Tape Heavily Redacted to Remove Whip-it References
The recording of Demi Moore's 911 tape was released Friday, revealing that the 49-year-old actress was smoking something and was convulsing, semi-conscious and burning up before paramedics arrived. However, there was no mention of Moore doing whip-its, inhaling nitrous oxide out of a metal canister. According to TMZ, the L.A. City Attorney recommended all references to whip-its be redacted from the Demi Moore 911 tape.


